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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2009-02-25 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,627 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 25, 2009 ________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, and Laura Toy. Absent: James McCann and Joe Laura. #63-09 Resolution by Robinson and Meakin, approving the minutes of the MAD th 1,626 Regular Meeting of the Council held February 11, 2009, as submitted. FAT A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Meakin, Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy. NAYS: None. Meakin mentioned that the tax deadline is extended until March 2, 2009 without penalty. The Treasurer’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for tax payments only. Council President Toy thanked the twenty seven (27) people who applied for the vacant Council position. There will be eleven (11) interviews on March 6, 2009. The filled vacancy seat will be announced at the Monday, March 9, 2009 Regular Council Meeting. Council President Toy announced that former Councilwoman, Joan McCotter, is doing well with her aortal valve replacement. She also asked for a moment of silence for former policeman, Ed Petraszko, who passed away. His wife Mary worked in the Treasurer’s Office. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Mark Garrison, 19318 St. Francis, spoke about the year-end Michigan Jaycee convention and the honors and recognitions given. They have completed ten (10) projects for their chapter since the beginning of the year. Brandon Kritzman, 29601 Jacquelyn Drive, Livonia Jaycees, spoke about accomplishments by the Jaycees, their upcoming “Comedy For A Cause” at Kickers on th April 8 for a $15.00 admission fee, and their annual scholarship essay contest for graduating students in Livonia and resident students attending other schools in the area. Denise Bessler, 4418 Summer Lane, Milford, MI, who works in Livonia, spoke about animal control policies and procedures in the City. The Council will look into the issues. Mayor Jack Kirksey stated that the firefighters reached a tentative agreement last night and was approved by a majority of the members of the firefighters union. The agreement will go to Civil Service for review and ratification, and then to Council for final approval. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,627 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 25, 2009 Council President Toy announced that a Public Hearing for the following item will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI: Petition 2008-10-01-09 submitted by Soave Building Inc. requesting to rezone property located at the northerly terminus of the section of Taylor Boulevard, extending north from Oakley Avenue and lying west of Cavell Avenue (14745 and 14766 Taylor Boulevard) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, from RUF to R-2. (Rural Urban Farm – 1/2 Acre Lots to One Family Residential – 70’ x 120’ Lots) The following items were received and filed: A pre-audit communication prepared by Plante Moran, dated January 23, 2009, for the Fiscal Year ending November 30, 2008. A communication from the Law Department, dated February 13, 2009, regarding the number of Council Members necessary to constitute a quorum, and the number of votes required for matters to be approved. At the direction of the Chair, Item #2 was removed from the Consent portion of the Agenda. The following resolutions were offered by Meakin and Robinson: MAD FAT #64-09 Approving the request from CDG Livonia, LLC to transfer Insp ownership of a 2008 Class C licensed business with Official Permit (Food) and Plan Outdoor Service (two areas) from Claddagh Pubs of College Park, LLC. for the Police Fire business located at 17800 Haggerty Road. #65-09 Authorizing final budget adjustments and transfers for the Fiscal MAD Year ending November 30, 2008. FAT #66-09 Indicating informal approval of the proposed program and tentative MAD budget for the 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FAT Program; FURTHER, authorizing the Housing Commission to conduct a second Housing Public Hearing for public comment and prepare a final program and budget for submission to City Council. #67-09 Authorizing the purchase of nine (9) 2009 Ford Crown Victoria replacement vehicles for the Police Department from Signature Ford, 3942 West MAD FAT Lansing Road, Perry, MI 48872, not to exceed $20,786.00 each for a total of Police $187,074.00 from budgeted funds, utilizing the Macomb County bid consortium pricing; FURTHER, authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2009 Dodge Chargers for the Police Department from Bill Snethkamp Dodge, 6131 S. Pennsylvania, th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,627 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 25, 2009 Lansing, MI 48910, not to exceed $21,818.50 each for a total of $43,637.00, from budgeted funds, utilizing the State of Michigan bid process; FURTHER, authorizing the disposal of eleven (11) surplus City-owned vehicles at public auction after receipt of the new vehicles. #68-09 Authorizing the purchase of seven (7) replacement vehicles for the MAD Police Department consisting of one (1) 2009 Ford Taurus SEL from Varsity FAT Ford, 3480 Jackson Road, P. O. Box 2507, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, for $20,351.00; Police one (1) Dodge Charger from Slingerland Dodge, P. O. Box 1596, Owosso, MI 48867, for $23,702.35; one (1) Pontiac G8 from Red Holman Pontiac, 35300 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185, for $26,406.00; one (1) Jeep Grand Cherokee from Golling Chrysler Jeep, 2405 S. Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, for $24,944.00; one (1) 2009 Ford Edge from Gorno Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183, for $25,767.00; one (1) 2009 GMC Envoy from Red Holman Pontiac/GMC, 35300 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185, for $28,454.00; and one (1) 2009 Dodge Nitro from Bill Snethkamp Dodge, 6131 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48910, for $26,977.95, from budgeted funds, utilizing the State of Michigan, Oakland County, and Macomb County bidding process; FURTHER, authorizing the disposal of seven (7) surplus City-owned vehicles at public auction after receipt of the new vehicles. #69-09 Accepting the lowest unit prices bid meeting all specifications of MAD S.L.C. Meter Service, Inc., 10375 Dixie Highway, Davisburg, MI 48350, to supply FAT water main repair clamps to the Water Maintenance Section of the Public Service W&S Division at a total estimated cost of $28,190.09 for the 2009 calendar year DPW requirements. MAD #70-09 Authorizing the purchases from sole supplier, East Jordan Iron FAT Works, 13001 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, MI 48237, for water main, W&S stormwater, and sanitary manhole related items at a total not to exceed DPW $60,000.00 annually from budgeted funds. #71-09 Accepting the low unit prices bid meeting all specifications of MAD Hayball Transport, Inc., 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48150; Ellsworth FAT Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 5366, Plymouth, MI; and Osburn Industries, 5850 DPW Pardee, Taylor, MI 48180; for aggregates (road gravel, slag and stone) for the Eng 2009 calendar year from budgeted funds; FURTHER, accepting the second lowest bids of Hayball Transport, Inc., 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48150; Ellsworth Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 5366, Plymouth, MI 48170; Osburn Industries, 5850 Pardee, Taylor, MI 48180; and Edw. C. Levy Co., 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, MI 48209, if the low bidders are unable to furnish the materials. MAD #72-09 Requiring respective owners of lots and premises in targeted areas FAT in Section 3 of the City to install, repair or remove and replace sidewalks in DPW connection with the 2009 Sidewalk Repair Program by June 1, 2009, after which Eng date Engineering Division will arrange for the construction and/or reconstruction th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,627 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 25, 2009 of sidewalks; FURTHER, authorizing the construction and/or reconstruction of various sections of sidewalks and crosswalks at several locations in the City which are the City’s responsibility. (CR 784-82) #73-09 Approving an agreement between the Michigan Department of MAD Transportation and the City of Livonia for the proposed combined project FAT consisting of the extension of the merge lanes on I-275/I-96 from north of Five DPW Mile Road to north of Six Mile Road, with the City’s share of this project being Eng $13,500.00 (1.2% of the total estimated cost of $1,082,000.00). #74-09 Approving an agreement between the Michigan Department of MAD Transportation and the City of Livonia for the proposed combined project FAT consisting of the reconstruction and widening work on portions of the ramp Eng connecting eastbound Eight Mile Road to southbound I-275, with the City’s share DPW of this project being $2,050.00 (1.2% of the total estimated cost of $167,400.00). #75-09 Authorizing the City Engineer acting as the Street Administrator to MAD apply to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the inclusion of streets, or FAT portions thereof, newly opened during 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, in the City’s Eng DPW local street system for computing the City’s share of Act 51 revenues. #76-09 Approving Sign Permit Application, Petition 2009-01-SN-01, MAD FAT submitted by Livonia Phoenix, L.L.C. requesting approval for wall signage for the Insp Regional Center (Livonia Marketplace) on property located on the north side of Plan Seven Mile Road, between Middlebelt Road and Purlingbrook Road, in the S.E. Eng 1/4 of Section 2, subject to conditions. ZBA #77-09 Referring to the Legislative Affairs Committee for its report and MAD recommendation on the subject of amending Chapter 49 (Massage) of Title 5 of FAT the Livonia Code of Ordinances pending state procedures being put in place for Clerk state licensure of massage therapists or apprentices. OrdEnf #78-09 Referring to the Planning Commission for their report and MAD FAT recommendation in connection with a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Plan No. 543, as amended, regarding annual City licensure of concrete and asphalt Eng recycling facilities. (CR 402-08) #79-09 Designating Donald L. Knapp, Jr., or his designee, as the “FOIA MAD Coordinator” for the City of Livonia in accordance with the requirements of the FAT Michigan Freedom of Information Act. (CR 450-97) MAD #80-09 Referring to the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee FAT for their report and recommendation regarding Beverly Park. P&R #81-09 Participating in the State’s Fire Insurance Withholding Program to MAD allow the City to establish escrow accounts holding 25% of a fire insurance FAT Insp Fire th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,627 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 25, 2009 settlement for damaged property in the community; FURTHER, the Director of the Inspection Department will be responsible for the administration of rules promulgated by the Commission of Financial and Insurance Services. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Meakin, Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy. NAYS: None. Meakin gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 32 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Meakin, Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy. NAYS: None. A resolution was proposed by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin to adopt ambulance transport fee adjustments, which failed due to the lack of affirmative votes required. (CR 859-98) Council President Toy relinquished the Chair to Vice President Godfroid-Marecki at 8:47 p.m. to speak. A resolution was proposed by Toy and Robinson referring to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation on the subject of housing rental adjustments at Newburgh Village, which failed due to the lack of affirmative votes required. A resolution was proposed by Meakin and Godfroid-Marecki to approve rental adjustments of $5.00 per month for Newburgh Village, which failed due to the lack of affirmative votes required. Council President Toy resumed the Chair from Vice President Godfroid-Marecki at 9:08 p.m. A resolution was proposed by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin to approve rental adjustments of $5.00 per month for Silver Village, which failed due to the lack of affirmative votes required. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. th By Meakin and Robinson, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,627 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:10 p.m. on February 25, 2009. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,627 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 25, 2009 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.