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SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,633REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 27, 2009
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Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Thomas Robinson,
James McCann, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, and Laura
Toy. Absent: Joe Laura.
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#217-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted,
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approving the minutes of the 1,632 Regular Meeting of the Council held May
13, 2009, as submitted.
Meakin announced the dedication of the Daniel R. Andrew Yard at 10:00 a.m. on
May 28, 2009. Mr. Andrew was the original City Planner and volunteered on
many committees.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Ralph Williams, 18630 Foch, spoke about the Mayor’s update on the Livonia
Marketplace.
McCann explained the Brownfield Development Authority and the Livonia
Marketplace.
At the direction of the Chair, Item #26, regarding ambulance transport fee
adjustments, was removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Study
Meeting of June 1, 2009.
The following items were received and filed:
A communication from the Planning Department dated May 15, 2009, regarding
minor site plan modifications for the Livonia Marketplace. (Petition 2008-06-02-
20) (CR 378-08, CR 429-08, CR 536-08)
An Annual Report for 2008 regarding the Plymouth Road Development Authority.
A communication from the Department of Parks and Recreation dated May 22,
2009 asking the Resolution be denied regarding the greens fee rate variance to
host a charity golf outing at Fox Creek Golf Course.
A communication from Councilmember Joe Laura, dated May 22, 2009,
requesting that the ambulance transport fee adjustment item be removed from
the Regular Agenda, and rescheduled to a Study Meeting.
The following resolutions were offered by Godfroid-Marecki and Pastor:
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#218-09 Approving the request of Mary Lou Hollman and Amy Peregord to
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hold a block party and close Munger from addresses 37254 to 37072, on
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Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
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#219-09 Approving the request of Ronald Gaffney, Event Chairman, on
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behalf of Rotary Club, to sell beer, to place a 4’ x 8’ banner at the entrance to
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Rotary Park announcing the Annual Bar-B-Que and Family Fun Fest, on Sunday,
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August 9, 2009, for a period not to exceed two (2) weeks, and to place a 15’
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inflatable archway near the fountain plaza, to be taken down at the end of the
day on August 9, 2009, subject to conditions.
#220-09 Recognizing Community Opportunity Center as a non-profit
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organization operating in the community, enabling them to obtain a Charitable
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Gaming License or registration, in accordance with provisions of the State of
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Michigan, to hold a Charity Game event scheduled for July 6, 2009 through July
9, 2009.
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#221-09 Approving a request submitted by Kristin Walzak, 5013 Mildred,
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Wayne, MI 48184, for a Massage Therapist Permit in accordance with Chapter
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5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#222-09 Approving the request submitted by Timothy Breault, President,
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Breault Homes, for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in front of a newly-
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constructed home located at 18249 Sunset Boulevard; FURTHER, reserving the
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right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks
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are installed in this area at some future date.
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#223-09 Approving a request from JML3, L.L.C. to transfer ownership of a
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2008 Class C licensed business in escrow from Sutariya Foods, Inc., and to
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PLAN transfer location from 37140 Six Mile Road, to the business located at 37104 Six
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Mile Road.
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#224-09 Accepting a quote submitted by ESRI, Inc, 380 New York Street,
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Redlands, CA 92373, to provide Software Maintenance for Livonia’s Goegraphic
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Information System (GIS) in the amount of $17,450.00 from budgeted funds.
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#225-09 Approving the quarterly budget corrections and adjustments for the
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first quarter of the 2009 Fiscal Year.
#226-09 Accepting the lowest bid received meeting all specifications of SCI
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Floor Covering, Inc., 21440 Melrose Ave., Southfield, MI 48075, for carpet
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replacement at the Livonia Community Recreation Center in the fit hub,
gymnastics’ viewing area, second floor hallway and multi-purpose room, not
exceeding $38,900.00 from budgeted funds.
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#227-09 Approving the request for funding for the Whispering Willows Club
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House Construction Project estimated at $1.6 million dollars through Fund 208.
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#228-09 Accepting the lowest bid received and meeting all specifications of
A.R.D. Service, Inc., 37660 Hills Tech Drive, Farmington Hills, MI, to Supply the
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Public Service Division (Water and Sewer Section) with one (1) Case 580SM
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(Series 3) Loader Backhoe for a net price of $60,395.00, based on a total price of
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$69,395.00 less trade-in of $9,000.00; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure of
$60,395.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, rejecting the bid of JDE Equipment
Co., as they did not meet the specifications of the bid.
#229-09 Accepting the lowest bid received and meeting all specifications of
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A.R.D. Service, Inc., 37660 Hills Tech Drive, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331 to
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supply the Public Works Division (Engineering Section), with one KIP 3100
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Printer/Copier/Scanner for the amount of $16,964.00; FURTHER, authorizing an
expenditure of $16,964.00 from budgeted funds.
#230-09 Authorizing the purchase, utilizing the State of Michigan bid
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processing, of one (1) 2009 Ford E350 15 Passenger Club Wagon from Gorno
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Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Trenton, MI 48138, for a total amount of $42,098.00 for
Community Transit, from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the purchase,
without competitive bidding, in accordance with Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#231-09 Adopting an updated Performance Resolution to fulfill permit
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requirements for work performed on state highways; FURTHER, authorizing the
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Director of Public Works and the City Engineer to apply to MDOT for the
necessary permit to work within state trunkline right of way for the City.
#232-09 Approving Petition 2009-02-08-04, submitted by French Associates,
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requesting site plan approval to construct an elementary school (Montessori
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Center of Our Lady) located on the east side of Newburgh Road between
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Schoolcraft Road and Five Mile Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20,
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pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.58 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, subject to conditions.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions:
AYES: Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and
Toy.
NAYS: None.
Godfroid-Marecki gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 240 OF TITLE 10,
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CHAPTER 21 (TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. (CR 106-09)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and
Toy.
NAYS: None.
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#233-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted,
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denying the request, submitted by Jonathan Eschmann, MDOT-Taylor TSC, for
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greens fee rate variance for MDOT Taylor Transportation Service Center to host
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their 1 Annual Charity Golf Outing at Fox Creek Golf Course.
#234-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki approving the Housing
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Fund Deficit Elimination Plan, required by the Michigan Department of Treasury,
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due to the net asset presentation required by GASB 34; FURTHER, approving
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the proposed budget amendments reducing expenditures by $145,000.00 and
$98,000.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and Toy.
NAYS: Robinson.
#235-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, approving Petition
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2009-03-02-05, submitted by Café O Lait, requesting waiver use approval for
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outdoor seating for an existing full-service restaurant located at 19622 Middlebelt
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Road, between St. Martins Avenue and Bretton Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of
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Section 1, subject to conditions.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and Toy.
NAYS: Robinson, and McCann.
Meakin left the podium at 8:13 p.m. to avoid the appearance of a conflict of
interest regarding the next item.
#236-09 Resolution by Pastor and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted,
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approving Petition 2009-03-02-06, submitted by One Under Bar & Grill,
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requesting waiver use approval for outdoor seating for an existing full-service
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restaurant and banquet facility, located at 35780 Five Mile Road, between Ellen
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Road and Golfview Road, in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 17, subject to conditions;
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FURTHER, approving the outdoor seating patio hours until 11:00 p.m.,
Wednesday through Saturday.
Meakin returned to the podium at 8:14 p.m.
#237-09 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Pastor, approving the
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Restated and Amended Brownfield Plan, as well as the Reimbursement
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Agreement, with exhibits and schedules for Livonia Marketplace, located on the
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N.W. corner of Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads. (CR 555-08 and CR 556-08)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: McCann, Godfroid-Marecki, Pastor, Meakin, and Toy.
NAYS: Robinson.
#238-09 Resolution by McCann and Meakin, unanimously adopted,
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approving an application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, submitted
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by Claudia M. Summers, McLaren Performance Technologies, for the purchase
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of new equipment and machinery in connection with expansion of their facility at
32233 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152 (Industrial Development District #106)
for twelve (12) years.
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#239-09 Resolution by Meakin and Pastor, unanimously adopted, approving
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Petition 2008-05-06-01 to prepare a Zoning Ordinance proposing to add a new
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Section (17.09) to Article XVII to create a licensing procedure in connection with
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the outdoor storage of raw and recyclable paving materials. (CR 402-08 and CR
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78-09)
#240-09 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, unanimously adopted,
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amending council resolution to waive the lot area deficiency, arising out of the lot
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split, the resolution purported to approve at 14933 Cavell. (CR 159-06)
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AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Dianne Marietti, a resident of Livonia, questioned the Council regarding making
changes to the Planning Commission proposals or resolutions.
Mayor Kirksey, 32710 Barkley, announced the score of the Wings game - 0 – 0,
during the second period.
Meakin wished his wife Colleen a Happy Birthday on May 28, 2009.
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By Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,633 Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:38 p.m. on May 27, 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.