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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2008-06-23 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,611 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 23, 2008 ________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Don Knapp, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, Joe Laura, Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, and Laura Toy. Absent: None. MAD #266-08 Resolution by Knapp and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving th FAT the minutes of the 1,610 Regular Meeting of the Council held June 11, 2008, as submitted. On behalf of the Council, Vice President Godfroid-Marecki congratulated John th and Lina Del Signore, owners of Laurel Manor, on their 50 Wedding Anniversary. th Councilman McCann also congratulated the Del Signores’ on their 50 Wedding Anniversary celebrated in Italy on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Councilman McCann, who is on the SPREE Board, announced the activities of the SPREE now running from Tuesday, June 24, 2008 through Sunday, June 29, 2008. Wednesday is the Senior Citizen Picnic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a Family Pizza Night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and a Pie Eating Contest sponsored by Bright House. On Thursday, Taste of the Spree will feature eighteen (18) restaurants. Saturday is Family Fun Day beginning at 1:00 p.m. and the Jaycees “Texas Hold Em Tournament” from 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday is the Freedom Run starting at 7:00 a.m., a Classic Car Show from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., an Ed McNamara Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and the Fireworks Sunday evening. Council President Toy stated that in the Sunday, June 22, 2008 edition of the Livonia Observer, there is a nice article regarding Planning Commission member Debbie McDermott and her dog Roxie who has a rare disease. Even with a feeding tube, Roxie has won many awards and ribbons in running competitions and is a therapy dog that visits a hospital, nursing home, and is a school reading dog. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. The following items were received and filed: A communication from the Finance Department, dated June 10, 2008, forwarding the Quarterly Investment Report of the City of Livonia as of May 31, 2008. A communication from the Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees Retirement System, dated May 28, 2008, regarding the City of Livonia Retirement System th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,611 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 23, 2008 th Defined Benefit (DB) Plan 55 Annual Actuarial Valuation Report as of November 30, 2007. A communication from the Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees Retirement System, dated May 28, 2008, regarding the City of Livonia Retiree Health and th Disability Benefits Plan and Trust (VEBA) 10 Annual Actuarial Valuation Report as of November 30, 2007. A communication from the Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees Retirement System, dated May 28, 2008, submitted by Great West Retirement Services, transmitting the 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan Annual Report for 2007. A communication from the Law Department, dated June 19, 2008, regarding additional information obtained for permissible fundraising techniques in connection with the Livonia Firefighters’ desire to solicit charitable contributions within a roadway. A communication from the Law Department, dated June 20, 2008, regarding Section 230 of Title 5, Chapter 84 (Taxicabs) to create a sliding scale for taxi fare meter rates based on gasoline prices. At the direction of the Chair, Item #16, with regard to fundraising techniques for professionals such as police officers and firefighters, was removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular portion of the Agenda. The following resolutions were offered by Meakin and Godfroid-Marecki: MAD #267-08 Approving the request of Dorothy Hanlon to hold a block party and FAT close Ashurst, between Five Mile and Lamoyne, on Sunday, June 29, 2008, from Police 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. #268-08 Approving the request of Rich Bennetts to hold a block party and MAD close Donna, between Pembroke and Fairfax, on Saturday, August 30, 2008, FAT from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a rain date requested of Sunday, August 31, Police 2008, subject to the approval of the Police Department. #269-08 Approving the request of Andrea Barterian to hold a block party and MAD FAT close Shadyside, between Orangelawn and West Chicago, on Saturday, August Police 23, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a rain date requested of Sunday, August 24, 2008, subject to the approval of the Police Department. #270-08 Approving the request of Julie Hipshier to hold a block party and MAD close Shadyside, between Haldane and Gable, on Saturday, August 16, 2008, FAT Police from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,611 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 23, 2008 #271-08 Approving the request of Lisa Damico to hold a block party and MAD FAT close Martin, between Westmore and Loveland, on Saturday, August 9, 2008, Police from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. #272-08 Approving the request of Scott Wynn to hold a block party and MAD FAT close Rayburn, between Levan and Williams, on Saturday, August 16, 2008, Police from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #273-08 Approving the request of Patricia Holcomb to hold a block party and FAT close Cavell, between Capital and Grantland, on Friday, July 4, 2008, from 10:00 Police a.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. #274-08 Approving the request of Mary Beth Morris to hold a block party and MAD close Woodring, between Vermont and Oregon, on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from FAT 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a rain date requested of Sunday, July 27, 2008, Police subject to the approval of the Police Department. #275-08 Approving the request of Andrea Kolhoff to hold a block party and MAD FAT close the northwest corner of Devon Aire Park on Sunset, between Richland and Police Robert and on Robert, between Sunset and Flamingo, on Saturday, August 9, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a rain date requested of Sunday, August 10, 2008, subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #276-08 Approving the request from RNZ, Inc. to transfer ownership of a FAT Insp 2007 SDD and SDM licensed business from Uncles & Nephews, Inc. for a Plan business located at 19610 Middlebelt, Livonia, MI. Police Fire #277-08 Authorizing the purchases from sole supplier, East Jordan Iron Works, 13001 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, MI 48237, for water main, MAD FAT stormwater, and sanitary manhole related items at a total not exceeding W&S $60,000.00 annually from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing these DPW purchases without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3.04.140D.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. (CR 94-04) #278-08 Amending and revising Council Resolution 532-07 in connection MAD with the architectural design contract between the City of Livonia and French FAT Associates, Inc./Neumann Smith and Associates, 1600 Parkdale, Rochester, MI Plan th 48307, to provide architectural services for a new 16 District Court building; DistCourt FURTHER, authorizing the contract without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3.04.140D2 and D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, approving the proposed preliminary project budget of $10,995,081.00 including both architectural services and other project costs; FURTHER, approving the formation of a Court Oversight Committee with authorization to approve necessary project related expenditures. (CR 93-07) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,611 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 23, 2008 AYES: Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, and Toy. NAYS: None. #279-08 Resolution by Robinson and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT determining to take no further action regarding fundraising techniques for Police professionals such as police officers and firefighters. Fire Godfroid-Marecki gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 230 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 84 (TAXICABS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney, clarified that the taxicab rates are converted to the new schedule and work out to the penny, which is no more than $ .25 per mile under the current raise. Meakin gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS “THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE” BY ADDING SECTION 3.___________ THERETO. (Petition 2008-03-01-01) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, and Toy. NAYS: Knapp and McCann. #280-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Knapp, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT determining to take no further action regarding the Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Eng Park concerns regarding fence installation along the west end of the cemetery property. Mr. Harry Hinzman, Sr. of Kentucky stated that 45 years ago, his parents were told there would never be any houses built around Glen Eden Cemetery, now there are houses close by. After visiting the cemetery, Mr. Hinzman observed that all the post holes have been cemented in, and the erection of the fence is nearly complete. As long as the fence is completed, he will be satisfied. #281-08 Resolution by Knapp and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD determining to conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 7:00 FAT p.m. at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, regarding the proposed annual budget for the City for Fiscal Year ending November 30, 2009. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,611 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 23, 2008 #282-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Knapp, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT referring to the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee for its report and recommendation on the subject of the annual budget for the City for Fiscal Year ending November 30, 2009. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Petitioner Rocky Zebari of RNZ, Inc. requested a non-veto letter from the Mayor on Item #10 regarding a transfer of ownership of a 2007 SDD and SDM licensed business that was approved on the Consent Agenda. Council stated that he should call the Mayor to request the letter. th By Meakin and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,611 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:25 p.m. on June 23, 2008. LINDA GRIMSBY, CITY CLERK *The foregoing is a summary of the Council’s proceedings in synopsis form as authorized by CR 1158-68. The full text of the official minutes of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is available to the public upon request.