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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2008-07-21 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,613 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JULY 21, 2008 ________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: James McCann, Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, Joe Laura, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, and Laura Toy. Absent: Don Knapp. MAD #308-08 Resolution by Meakin and Laura, unanimously adopted, approving th FAT the minutes of the 1,612 Regular Meeting of the Council held July 9, 2008, as submitted. Joe Laura requested that all residents who want to reach him should call his home phone or cell phone number instead of calling City Hall. th Council President Toy wished Dick Joyner a Happy 90 Birthday on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Mayor Jack Kirksey stated that he has a copy of an invoice from a printing company in Madison Heights that was paid by certified check regarding the misleading information sent to citizens of Livonia concerning the annexation which was sent to the City of Livonia by mistake. Since the invoice was paid by certified check and the mailing had a post office box, it makes it difficult to find the individual. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. Council President Toy relinquished the Chair to Vice President Godfroid-Marecki at 8:11 p.m. in order to avoid a perceived conflict of interest. #309-08 Resolution by McCann and Robinson, unanimously adopted, to MAD FAT amend the order of business to include an added agenda item supporting the annexation of the former State-owned Northville Psychiatric Hospital property to the City of Livonia. #310-08 Resolution by Robinson and Meakin, unanimously adopted, to MAD support the annexation of approximately 414 acres from the formerly State- FAT owned Northville Psychiatric Hospital property to the City of Livonia. The following individuals spoke in favor of the annexation: Richard Dutton, 17471 McNamara, Livonia Bill Fried, 16009 Riverside, Livonia Melanie Ricketts, 14065 Houghton, Livonia Maggie Feher, 34011 Dorais, Livonia Lynda Scheel, 19980 Mayfield, Livonia th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,613 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 21, 2008 Don O’Connell, representing Operating Engineers Local 324, 37450 Schoolcraft, Livonia Keith Bo (Livonia Firefighter), 30236 Perth, Livonia Rob Domenzain, Livonia Firefighter The following individuals spoke in opposition to the annexation: Eileen McDonnell, 36099 Brookview, Livonia Steve Emsley, 41336 Windsor Court, Northville Carol Poenisch, 16463 Sutters Lane Court, Northville Al Meredith, 42332 Waterwheel, Northville Bill Morrison, 199 Dawson Ct., Westland (speaking for his parents) Diane Marietti, 15044 Fairway, Livonia Mariusz Janowski, 36169 Jay St., Livonia George Fomin, 17545 Rolling Woods Circle, Northville Steve Lawrence, 19782 Pierson Drive, Northville Harry Asher, 19777 Meadowbrook, Northville Steve King, 15510 Surrey, Livonia Chris Weber, Northville Ken Siegert, 17111 Summit Drive, Northville Dave Duffield, 17248 Victor Drive, Northville Dave Sova, 19811 Maxwell, Northville Marian Novak, 19238 Northridge Drive, Northville Christine N. Dudas, 32470 Norfolk, Livonia Christopher Wylie, 17963 Maple Hill Ct., Northville Bob Kimble, 16159 Nola, Livonia Councilman McCann spoke in support of the annexation. Council President Toy resumed the Chair from Vice President Godfroid-Marecki at 9:12 p.m. Robinson wished his father a Happy Birthday last weekend. th Godfroid-Marecki wished her daughter Brynn a Happy 18 Birthday on August th 4. The following items were received and filed: A communication from the Finance Department, dated June 20, 2008, forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending May 31, 2008. A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 30, 2008, forwarding the tax rate for Livonia Public Schools for the 2008-2009 school year. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,613 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 21, 2008 A communication from the City Clerk, dated July 7, 2008, forwarding the tax rate for the Clarenceville School District for the year 2008. A Letter of Understanding, dated July 18, 2008, between the City of Livonia and Wings Seventeen, Inc. in connection with an entertainment permit for Buffalo Wild Wings located at 37651 Six Mile Road (formerly 17050 S. Laurel Park). A communication from the Finance Department, dated July 17, 2008, regarding a delinquent accounts receivable balance from Petitioner, 1 Under Bar & Grill, in the amount of $1,366.62 which was paid on July 21, 2008. Revised Building, Elevation, and Floor Plans, dated July 2, 2008, submitted by Mikocem, L.L.C., in connection with the proposed construction of a mausoleum at Mt. Hope Cemetery on 17840 Middlebelt Road. (CR 611-06) A Revised Color Rendering, dated July 2, 2008, submitted by Mikocem, L.L.C., in connection with the proposed construction of a mausoleum at Mt. Hope Cemetery on 17840 Middlebelt Road. (CR 611-06) A communication from the Law Department, dated July 18, 2008, providing additional information with respect to Petition 2008-05-02-14, submitted by Novi Café, Inc., requesting waiver use approval to operate a full-service restaurant at 29447 Five Mile Road, between Middlebelt Road and Beatrice Avenue in the N.E. ¼ of Section 23. A communication from Richard Brawley and Marjorie Jones-Brawley, dated July 17, 2008, regarding the proposed location of the Courthouse on Five Mile Road. A communication from Jo Ann Saranen, dated July 15, 2008, regarding the proposed location of the Courthouse on Five Mile Road and concerns regarding the annexation issue. A petition, dated July 21, 2008, signed by concerned Livonia residents, opposing th the new 16 District Courthouse location on Five Mile Road. A communication from Plante Moran CRESA, dated July 21, 2008, regarding th data on the new 16 District Courthouse. A communication from Glenn Moon, dated July 21, 2008, regarding the proposed location of the Courthouse on Five Mile Road. The following resolutions were offered by Meakin and Godfroid-Marecki: #311-08 Approving the request of Doug Kieselbach to hold a block party and MAD FAT close Minton, between Merriman and Sunset, on Saturday, September 13, 2008, Police th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,613 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 21, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a rain date requested of Saturday, September 20, 2008, subject to the approval of the Police Department. #312-08 Approving the request of Denise Justice to hold a block party and MAD close Washington, between Hubbard and Louisiana, on Saturday, August 9, FAT 2008, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a rain date requested of Saturday, Police August 16, 2008, subject to the approval of the Police Department. MAD #313-08 Approving a request, submitted by Jan Kaplan, Village Painter FAT Member, to display twelve (12) signs measuring 18” x 24” and twenty four (24) OrdEnf signs measuring 12” x 24” at various locations in the City advertising their craft GrMead show at Greenmead Historical Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in conjunction ComRes with the bi-annual Flea Market on Sunday, September 7, 2008; FURTHER, signs will be displayed from Sunday, August 31, 2008, and removed no later than Monday, September 8, 2008. #314-08 Determining to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Code MAD of Ordinances in connection with a request from Philip J. Reed, Pastor of St. FAT Timothy Presbyterian Church, allowing a live band to perform from approximately OrdEnf Police 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for an outdoor worship service at 16700 Newburgh Road on Sunday, August 3, 2008. #315-08 Approving the request from Woodland Lanes, Inc. to transfer stock MAD in a 2007 Class C licensed business with dance permit and two bars, located at FAT Insp 33775 Plymouth, through transfer of 50 partial shares from existing stockholder, Plan Alvin J. Winkel, to existing stockholder, Thomas Winkel (20 shares) and to new Police stockholder, Gary Winkel (30 shares); FURTHER, forwarding a certified copy of Fire the resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. #316-08 Approving the request from Wings Seventeen, Inc. to transfer rights MAD to renewal of a 2004 Class C licensed business in escrow at 19421 W. Warren, FAT Detroit, MI 48228, from David B. Wasil Estate, David L. Wasil, personal Insp Plan representative testate, and transfer location to 37651 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI Police 48152, (formerly 17050 S. Laurel Park); FURTHER, approving a new Fire entertainment permit, new official permit (food), and new outdoor service area; FURTHER, forwarding a certified copy of the resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. MAD #317-08 Approving the agreement for salary and benefit adjustments for the FAT Livonia Police Officers Association (LPOA) for the period of December 1, 2006 Police through November 30, 2010. CivSer v #318-08 Authorizing the extension of the working agreement between the MAD City of Livonia and the Wayne County Office of Senior Citizens’ Services to FAT September 30, 2010 for the distribution of U.S.D.A. TEFAP commodity products ComRes to low-income residents in Livonia. (CR 353-85) Housing th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,613 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 21, 2008 #319-08 Accepting the unit prices, based on existing 2007 prices, of Sensus nd MAD and Etna Metering Systems, Inc., 529 32 Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49548, FAT to supply small diameter and compound water meters, fire line meters, testers, W&S and meter reading appurtenances through December 31, 2008 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the purchase without competitive bidding as set forth in Section 3.04.140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. (CR 30-07) #320-08 Authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2008 Ford Explorer for the MAD Cable Department from Gorno Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Trenton, MI 48138, FAT utilizing pricing from the State of Michigan bid process, for a total of $23,000.00 DPW from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the purchase without competitive ComRes bidding as set forth in Section 3.04.140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. #321-08 Accepting the proposal, submitted by Golder Associates, Inc., MAD FAT 51229 Century Court, Wixom, MI 48393, to provide services with regard to the DPW Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Demand Letter for Performance and fulfill response activities for the former landfill located at 32500 Glendale (MDEQ Site ID No. 82002420) at a cost not to exceed $43,000.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the action without competitive bidding as set forth in Section 3.04.140D(2) and (4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. #322-08 Accepting the lowest bid received meeting all specifications of MAD DeHondt Electric, Inc., 7457 21 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48317, to FAT DPW complete all work required for renovations on the Civic Center Library auditorium Library for a total of $83,000.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve minor adjustments in the work as necessary. #323-08 Accepting the lowest bid received meeting all specifications of MAD Motor City Ford, 39300 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150, to supply one (1) FAT 2008 4x4 Super Duty Chassis Dump Truck for the Parks & Forestry Section of DPW the Public Service Division for a net price of $56,690.00 based on a total of $61,190.00 less trade-in of $4,500.00 from budgeted funds. #324-08 Approving the lease agreement between the City of Livonia and MAD Tominna, LLC, owner of 1 Under Bar & Grill, for property located at 35786 Five FAT Mile Road to serve beer and wine to golfers at Idlyl Wyld Golf Course via roving P&R beverage carts on a month-to-month basis. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy. NAYS: None. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,613 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 21, 2008 #325-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT approving Petition 2006-10-02-24, submitted by Mikocem, L.L.C., requesting Insp waiver use approval to construct a mausoleum at Mt. Hope Cemetery located at Plan 17840 Middlebelt Road, on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Six Mile Eng Road and Pickford Avenue, in the S.W. ¼ of Section 12, subject to conditions. (CR 611-06) #326-08 Resolution by Meakin and Laura, unanimously adopted, renaming MAD the municipal yard at the Public Service facilities the Daniel R. Andrew Municipal FAT DPW Yard. (CR 288-06) Councilman Meakin gave a brief overview of Dan Andrew’s history as an employee of the City of Livonia who was instrumental in the development of the industrial corridor. He was thanked for his many years of service. The family of Dan Andrew was present and thanked everyone for naming the Municipal Yard after him. #327-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Laura, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT determining to take no further action regarding the subject of block parties and Police guidelines for future requests. (CR 154-06) #328-08 Resolution by McCann and Robinson referring to the Committee of MAD the Whole for its report and recommendation on the subject of Petition 2008-05- FAT 02-14, submitted by Novi Café, Inc., with regard to a request for waiver use Insp approval to operate a full-service restaurant on property located at 29447 Five Plan Eng Mile Road, on the south side of Five Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Beatrice Avenue, in the N.E. ¼ of Section 23. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: McCann, Meakin, Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy. NAYS: Laura. The following individuals spoke about their concerns on the courthouse: Josie Smith, 33648 Lyndon Michael Cretu, 14393 Hubbard Deborah Davis, 14856 Brookfield Amy Cowan, 32641 Five Mile Joe Sorokac, 32631 Five Mile Jill Andrews, 32644 Meadowbrook Glenn Moon, 34461 Wood Street Derek Fisher, 32641 Five Mile Steve King, 15510 Surrey Charlie Smith, 32681 Five Mile Diane Lauer, 32776 Lyndon Paul Lieto, 32671 Five Mile Joan Stansbury, Brookfield Condominiums th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,613 REGULAR MEETING 7 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 21, 2008 Dennis Rahaley, 17215 Ellen Drive Diane Marietti, 15044 Fairway Richard Brawley, 32691 Five Mile Ken Lauer, 32630 Meadowbrook Council President Toy relinquished the Chair to Vice President Godfroid-Marecki at 10:21 p.m. Council President Toy spoke of her concerns on the location of the courthouse and a violation of the rules regarding data that was submitted less than 24 hours before the meeting. #329-08 Resolution by Meakin and Robinson approving Petition 2008-06- MAD 08-07, submitted by French Associates Architects, requesting site plan approval FAT th to construct a new 16 District Courthouse on property located at 32765 Five Insp Mile Road, on the south side of Five Mile Road between Library Drive and Plan Eng Brookfield Avenue, in the N.W. ¼ of Section 22, subject to conditions. DistCrt A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, and Godfroid-Marecki. NAYS: Toy. Council President Toy resumed the Chair from Vice President Godfroid-Marecki at 10:30 p.m. MAD #330-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Laura, unanimously adopted, FAT referring to the Administration for its report and recommendation regarding the CivServ status of the deferred compensation providers including a process for possibly opening up competition to other providers. #331-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Laura, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT referring to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation CivServ regarding the status of the deferred compensation providers. #332-08 Resolution by McCann and Laura, unanimously adopted, approving MAD the request of Philip J. Smith, Mustang Owners Club of S.E. Michigan, to display FAT four (4) banner signs approximately 3 x 8 feet on fencing at Greenmead and to GrMead display signs measuring 24” x 18”, at various locations in the City, announcing ComRes their Car Show to be held on Sunday, August 10, 2008, at Greenmead; OrdEnf FURTHER, signs will be displayed from Monday, August 4, 2008, and removed no later than Tuesday, August 12, 2008. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Glenn Moon, 34461 Wood Street, offered to pray on behalf of the City Council. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,613 REGULAR MEETING 8 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – July 21, 2008 Mary Buda, 14882 Brookfield, requested that Robinson and Meakin speak louder and directly into their microphones when asking and answering questions. th By Laura and Meakin, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,613 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 10:35 p.m. on July 21, 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.