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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2008-12-03 SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,622nd REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 3, 2008 ________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Thomas Robinson, Don Knapp, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, Joe Laura, Brian Meakin, and Laura Toy. Absent: None. MAD #524-08 Resolution by Knapp and Robinson, unanimously adopted, st FAT approving the minutes of the 1,621 Regular Meeting of the Council held November 19, 2008, as submitted. st McCann wished his grandson, Kaiden, a Happy 1 Birthday on December 4, th 2008. He also wished his son a Happy 19 Birthday on December 3, 2008. Mayor Jack Kirksey mentioned that this Saturday the Goodfellows will be selling newspapers so that “no child will be without a Christmas”. It is especially important this year with the economy. The tree lighting ceremony was yesterday, and the Mayor encouraged citizens to visit both sides of City Hall in the evening to view the lights made possible by Bright House donating funds to cover the costs. Late this afternoon, under the leadership of Chairman, Jack Engebretson, of the new Brownfield Authority, the group reviewed the Brownfield Plan and associated Reimbursement Plan and approved both. The Council will be giving final approval to the Plan. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Don Kolhoff, 14066 Mayfield, stated that this Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 4:00 p.m., the Livonia Symphony Orchestra is having a concert at the Louis E. Schmidt Auditorium at Clarenceville High School. Tickets can be obtained at the Livonia libraries, Livonia Drugs, and at the door for $17.00 per adult and $5.00 for students or children. President Laura Toy announced the annual Gleaners Food Drive on December 18, 2008 at the Monaghan Knights of Columbus on Farmington Road. Vice President Godfroid-Marecki mentioned the Christmas Walk this Saturday, December 6, 2008. Tickets can be obtained at the Main Library and Community Resources. The following items were received and filed: A revised Livonia Marketplace Planned General Development Agreement between the City of Livonia and Livonia Phoenix, LLC, received December 2, 2008. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,622 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 3, 2008 A communication from the Civil Service Department, dated September 30, 2008, regarding an Administrative Response to Council Resolution #330-08 on the subject of the City of Livonia’s Deferred Compensation Plan providers. (CR 331- 08) A communication from Alicia F. Washeleski, Plante Moran CRESA, LLC, dated November 17, 2008, with an attached Proposal Breakdown and Bid Analysis Post Clarifications sheet on the subject of the General Contractor selection for th the new 16 District Court building. (CR 93-07) At the direction of the Chair, Item #12, regarding a request for approval of the Livonia Marketplace Planned General Development Agreement, was removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular portion of the Agenda. The following resolutions were offered by Laura and McCann: #525-08 Approving a request submitted by Lori Johnson and Nancy MAD Bingham, Cookie Walk Coordinators, Timothy Lutheran Church, to display 18” x FAT nd 24” signs at various locations in the City advertising their 2 annual Christmas OrdEnf Cookie Walk fundraiser on Saturday, December 13, 2008; FURTHER, signs will be displayed from Sunday, December 7, 2008, and removed no later than Sunday, December 14, 2008. #526-08 Approving the designation of authorized depositories to allow the MAD City to collect property tax payments and water bills, as well as purchase FAT Certificates of Deposit at these financial institutions in accordance with Chapter W&S VII, Section 11, of the City Charter. #527-08 Approving the Specialized Services Transportation Operating MAD FAT Assistance Program third party agreement for the period of October 1, 2008 ComRes through September 30, 2009 between the City of Livonia and SMART utilizing Grant Funds to be used for the Livonia Community Transit Program to provide lift-equipped transportation to senior and disabled residents of the City. #528-08 Approving a one-year extension of the contract with D’Angelo MAD FAT Brothers, Inc., 25543 Ranchwood, Farmington Hills, MI 48335, from December 1, W&S 2008 through November 30, 2009, to perform water main taps and service Eng connections, 3/4” to 2”, at various locations in the City, at the unit prices submitted on February 11, 2005, with a cap of $4,000.00 retainage. (CR 525-07) MAD #529-08 Approving a one-year extension of the contract with Vanguard th FAT Utility Service, Inc., 1421 West 9 Street, Owensboro, KY 42301, for the period W&S through December 31, 2009, to test, repair, and calibrate large commercial water Eng meters, at various locations in the City, at the unit prices submitted in February of DPW 2007; FURTHER, approving unit prices for all meter sizes requested plus an additional $8,000.00 to purchase repair parts from budgeted funds. (CR 589-07) nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,622 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 3, 2008 #530-08 Accepting the lowest unit prices bid meeting all specifications of All- MAD Pro, 24166 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335, to supply Parks and FAT Recreation Department (Community Recreation Center) with seven (7) Ellipticals Parks &Rec or Octane Pro 3700 Cross Trainers based on a total price of $23,765.00, less trade-in of $5,100.00, for a net amount of $18,665.00; and six (6) Model Matrix T5 Treadmills based on a total price of $24,300.00, less trade-in of $3,125.00, for a net amount of $21,175.00; Fitness Things, 1160 West Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170, to supply one (1) Model Cybex Total Body Arc Trainer based on a total price of $5,288.85, less trade-in of $400.00, for a net amount of $4,888.85; and Star Trac, 14410 Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92606, to supply sixteen (16) Spinner NXT Studio Cycles in the amount of $15,300.00 for a grand total of $60,028.85 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, rejecting the bids of Fitness Things and Fitness Lifestyles for sixteen (16) Studio Cycles as they did not meet the specifications of the bid. #531-08 Accepting the lowest unit price bids meeting all specifications of MAD Kelgraphics, Mr. Charles Kelly, 110 W. River St., Cadillac, MI 49601, for eight (8) FAT items of clothing; Monroe Sports Varsity Athletic, Mr. Jerry Angel, 1307 W. Parks &Rec Seventh St., Monroe, MI 48161, for eighteen (18) items of clothing; and World Promotional Products, Ms. Amber Canales, 3002 Dow Ave., Suite 122, Tustin, CA 92780, for two (2) items of clothing to supply Parks and Recreation Department for the 2009 Fiscal Year; FURTHER, authorizing the purchases from budgeted funds. #532-08 Determining to advise the Wayne County Department of Public MAD Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia approved storm sewer site FAT plans and will accept jurisdiction and maintenance of the storm sewer (at no cost W&S to the County) as part of the development of the Speedway SuperAmerica Store Eng DPW No. 8800 located at 33405 Plymouth Road, on the S.W. corner of Plymouth and Farmington Roads, in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 33; FURTHER, that the Speedway SuperAmerica LLC will reimburse the City for any maintenance, as necessary. #533-08 Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of MAD Wayne, the City of Westland, and the City of Livonia to resurface Joy Road from FAT Middlebelt Road to Inkster Road, with the City of Livonia’s participation estimated Eng DPW at $48,088.00, or 4%, and expenditures being made upon receipt of invoices from Wayne County. #534-08 Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of MAD Wayne and the City of Livonia to resurface Inkster Road from Joy Road to FAT Plymouth Road, with the City of Livonia’s participation estimated at $53,817.00, Eng or 4%, and expenditures being made upon receipt of invoices from Wayne DPW County. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,622 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 3, 2008 #535-08 Accepting a quit claim deed from the Wayne County Treasurer for MAD FAT the tax foreclosed property located at 9001 Hugh, with monetary consideration Eng involved. (CR 345-08) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Laura, Meakin, and Toy. NAYS: None. #536-08 Resolution by McCann and Godfroid-Marecki, approving the MAD Livonia Marketplace Planned General Development Agreement, as revised on FAT Insp December 3, 2008, between the City of Livonia and Livonia Phoenix, L.L.C. in Plan connection with previously approved Petition 2008-06-02-20 requesting waiver Eng use approval for a Planned General Development (Livonia Marketplace) on property located at 29514 Seven Mile Road, on the north side of Seven Mile Road, between Middlebelt Road and Purlingbrook Avenue, in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 2. (CR 378-08 and CR 429-08) There were many discussions by Council, Law, and Mayor Kirksey regarding the Agreement. Sean Kavanagh stated that any changes to the site plan will go back to Council for approval. Council President Toy relinquished the gavel to Council Vice President Godfroid- Marecki at 8:35 p.m. to speak to the above item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Knapp, Toy, McCann, Laura, Meakin, and Godfroid-Marecki. NAYS: Robinson. Council President Toy resumed the gavel at 8:51 p.m. #537-08 Resolution by Knapp and McCann, unanimously adopted, referring MAD to the Mayor for his report and recommendation regarding the issue of how to FAT proceed if the City decides to open up the field of Deferred Compensation CivServ providers and whether there are certain restrictions in the relationships with current providers that would limit the City’s options. (CR 331-08) There were many discussions by Council and Mayor Kirksey regarding the providers. MAD #538-08 Resolution by Meakin and Laura, unanimously adopted, authorizing FAT the Administration to enter into negotiations regarding a proposed contract with Insp the Dailey Company, 179 Northpointe Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48359, to serve as Plan General Contractor and complete all work required in connection with the Eng th construction of the new 16 District Court building. (CR 93-07) nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,622 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 3, 2008 #539-08 Resolution by Meakin and McCann, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT determining to take no further action in connection with a request from T & T DPW Land Clearing, LLC to lease approximately 17.28 acres for a wood recycling operation from the Livonia DPW Yard. (CR 1134-96) MAD #540-08 Resolution by Meakin and Laura, unanimously adopted, FAT determining to take no further action regarding the matter of establishing an Parks additional Capital Improvement Fund for maintenance equipment at the golf &Rec courses. (CR 213-01) DPW #541-08 Resolution by Meakin and Laura, unanimously adopted, MAD determining to take no further action regarding whether an addition to a building FAT within a designated historic district would require permission from the Historic GM Preservation Commission, as well as questions concerning Greenmead, ComRes Greenmead 2000, ordinance amendments and the Historic Preservation Commission. (CR 734-97) #542-08 Resolution by Meakin and Godfroid-Marecki, approving increases MAD in use fees and charges for the Playground Program, effective December 1, FAT 2008; FURTHER, a one-time material fee of $10.00 per participant shall be paid Parks to cover the costs of a t-shirt, specialized crafts and special theme parties. (CR &Rec 664-03) There were many discussions by Council regarding the increases. Council President Toy relinquished the gavel to Council Vice President Godfroid- Marecki at 9:32 p.m. to speak to the above item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Knapp, McCann, Meakin, and Godfroid-Marecki. NAYS: Robinson, Toy, and Laura. Council President Toy resumed the gavel at 9:37 p.m. #543-08 Resolution by Meakin and McCann, approving an increase in usage MAD FAT fees for pavilion rentals at Rotary Park and other parks, effective December 1, Parks 2008; FURTHER, the electricity fee is eliminated. (CR 664-03) &Rec DPW A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, and Meakin. NAYS: Robinson, Laura, and Toy. MAD #544-08 Resolution by Knapp and Godfroid-Marecki, approving an increase FAT in greens fees at Fox Creek, Idyl Wyld and Whispering Willows Golf Courses, Parks effective December 1, 2008. &Rec DPW nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,622 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 3, 2008 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, and Meakin. NAYS: Robinson, Laura, and Toy. #545-08 Resolution by Meakin and Knapp, approving the increases in MAD FAT Capital Improvement Fund Contributions for improvements and purchases at Fox Parks Creek, Idyl Wyld and Whispering Willows Golf Courses, effective December 1, &Rec 2008. DPW A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, and Meakin. NAYS: Robinson, Laura, and Toy. #546-08 Resolution by Knapp and Meakin, amending the Golf Course MAD FAT Section of the City of Livonia’s Four-Category Fees/Waivers Grid Policy as well Parks as eliminating reference to the Ice Arena, effective December 1, 2008. (CR 660- &Rec 03) DPW A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, and Meakin. NAYS: Robinson, Laura, and Toy. #547-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Knapp, unanimously adopted, MAD supporting and approving the request of Linear Mold & Engineering, Inc. to FAT Econ obtain tax relief for their property located at 12926 Stark Road under the Wayne Dev County TURBO (Transforming Underdeveloped Residential and Business Opportunities) Development Program. (CR 501-08) #548-08 Resolution by Knapp and Robinson, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT approving the Bylaws of the Board of the City of Livonia Brownfield Insp Redevelopment Authority (“Brownfield Board”), adopted November 24, 2008, to Plan constitute the rules governing procedures and holding of regular meetings set Eng forth in Section 5(5) of Act No. 381 of Public Acts of 1996 of the State of Michigan, as amended. #549-08 Resolution by McCann and Robinson, unanimously adopted, MAD referring to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation on the FAT subject matter of creating a Northeast Livonia Redevelopment Authority/Corridor. Insp Plan Eng AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. nd By Meakin and McCann, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,622 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:54 p.m. on December 3, 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.