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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2009-12-02 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,646REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 2, 2009 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: John Pastor, Joe Laura, Brian Meakin, Tom Robinson, James McCann, Terry Godfroid-Marecki and Laura Toy. Absent: None th #471-09 Resolution by Robinson and Meakin, approving the minutes of the 1,645 MAD FAT Regular Meeting of the Council held November 18, 2009. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Pastor, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki, and Toy NAYS: None. PRESENT: McCann. President Toy congratulated three (3) Falcons Units of the Western Lakes Junior Football League for an undefeated season with a victory in the Super Bowl at EMU’s Rynearson Stadium. President Toy also congratulated the members of their Cheer st Team. Both the Varsity Cheer Team and the Freshman Cheer Team won 1 Place rd Medals in Cheer and Pom and the Junior Varsity Cheer Team won 3 Place Medals for Cheer and Pom. Council congratulated and awarded all of them with certificates of Commendation. Mayor Kirksey also congratulated all of them and wished them success next season. President Toy recognized Paul Seewald for his great work with all the overall leagues. President Toy called a three (3) minute recess. President Toy called the meeting back to order. Meakin requested a moment of silence for Bill Cameron, long-time resident who was active with the YMCA Board and Rotary Exchange Club. McCann welcomed the Catholic Central Government Class, with a special welcome to his cousin Bob McCann’s son Kevin who is in the group. President Toy requested a few moments of silence for Ed Jablonski, long-time resident who was very active with the VFW and Dr. Warren “Lee” Schoenberg, whom have both passed away recently. President Toy announced St. Aidan Adult Choir, directed by Mr. Ray Schmidt, will be presenting their 28th Annual Christmas Concert, on Sunday, December 13, 2009. The time of the event is 4:00 p.m., and the cost is $5.00 and two (2) non-perishable food items. This event is held annually to assist the St. Aidan Christian Service Commission in its efforts to aid those in need during the Holiday Season. St. Aidan Parish is located th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,646 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 2, 2009 at 17500 Farmington Road (North of Six and South of Seven Mile Rds), 734-425-5950. Tickets will be available at the door on the day of event. th McCann wished his son a Happy 20 Birthday on December 3, 2009. He also wished nd his grandson, Kaiden, a Happy 2 Birthday on December 4, 2009. Mayor Kirksey mentioned the Christmas Walk this Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets along with the map and directions to the six (6) houses on the walk may be obtained at the Main Library and Greenmead. Proceeds from this event will go toward the refurbishing of Greenmead. President Toy announced new data on item #12. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Mark Garrison, 19813 St. Francis, President of the Livonia Jaycees, and Brandon Kritzman, 29601 Jacquelyn, Vice-President of Community Development of the Livonia Jaycees, were present to update Council on what the Jaycees have been working on lately. Mark said it was a very successful year for the Livonia Jaycees. Brandon noted current projects of the Livonia Jaycees. Lynda Scheel, 19980 Mayfield, President of Livonia Public School Board, gave an update regarding the School Board funding issues. She said the Livonia Public School Board is looking at a $10,000,000.00 cut to their budget. She encouraged everyone to contact our legislative leaders regarding the funding cuts to our schools and the negative impact it has on education and the communities. President Toy informed Scheel that legislation regarding a $400,000,000.00 federal grant is currently being acted upon in Lansing and encouraged Scheel to contact the legislative leaders promptly. Scheel indicated that representatives from the Livonia Public School District along with parents from the district would be going to Lansing tomorrow to visit several of the legislative leaders in Lansing. Robinson thanked Scheel for all her hard work for the community. The following item was received and filed: An e-mail communication from Mark Taormina, Planning Director dated November 27, 2009, re: resolution authorizing a business to operate an SDM license within 400 ft of a school building. (Petition 2009-08-02-12) The following resolutions were offered by Robinson and Pastor: #472-09 Approving the request submitted by Corrine Foster, 31180 Walden Ct. MAD FAT #103, Novi, MI 48377, for a Massage Apprentice Permit in accordance with Chapter Ord Enf 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. Police Clerk th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,646 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 2, 2009 #473-09 Approving the request from MAC Acquisition LLC to transfer ownership of MAD FAT a 2008 Class C licensed business with official permit (food) from Brinker Michigan, Inc. Insp and to change existing official permit (food) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Sundays to Plan 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Sundays for a business located at 39300 Seven Mile, Livonia, Police Fire MI. Clerk #474-09 Authorizing participation in the 2009/2010 Vehicle Acquisition MAD Program/Equipment Reimbursement awarded to the U.S. Marshal’s Office and does FAT Police accept the 2010 Ford vehicle valued at $24,999.00 to be utilized by the Livonia Clerk Sergeant assigned to the Fugitive Apprehension Task Force, which will include reimbursement for outfitting the vehicle in the amount of $5,000.00 and reimbursement of fuel costs in the amount of $6,000.00 for federal fiscal year 2010; FURTHER, authorizing the disposal of an existing surplus City-owned police vehicle at public auction after receipt of the new vehicle. #475-09 Accepting the 2009 U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Community MAD FAT Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Secure Our Schools Grant Award in the amount of Police Clerk $231,072.00, to be used to purchase Mobile Digital Video Recorders and Cameras for school buses, along with Digital Video Recorders, Intercom/Remote Door Access Systems and Card Reader Systems for school buildings; FURTHER, accepting the Grant with the understanding that the required 50% local matching funds will be provided in the amount of $231,072.00 ($58,693.50 being Clarenceville’s share and $172,378.50 being Livonia Public Schools’ share). #476-09 Authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2010 Ford Escape vehicle for the MAD FAT Inspection Department to replace a vehicle totaled in an accident from Gorno Ford, Insp 22025 Allen Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183, in the amount of $14,999.00 through the Clerk State of MI bid process; FURTHER, authorizing the use of $11,102.00 from MMRMA settlement funds, $2,800.00 from the Salvage Company, and $1,097.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the purchase without competitive bidding. #477-09 Authorizing Detroit Edison an underground easement (right of way) in MAD FAT connection with the new clubhouse being constructed at 20500 Newburgh Road Eng (Whispering Willows Golf Course) in the NW ¼ of Section 5, granting Detroit Edison a Insp Parks & Rec 10 ft wide public utility easement across City-owned property. Clerk Planning A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Pastor, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki and Toy. NAYS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Godfroid-Marecki gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,646 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 2, 2009 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.08 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS “THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE.” (Petition 2009-08-06-03) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Pastor, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki and Toy. NAYS: None. Meakin gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 290 OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER 04 (DOGS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Pastor, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki and Toy. NAYS: None. Meakin gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 210 OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER 06 (CATS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Pastor, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, McCann, Godfroid-Marecki and Toy. NAYS: None. #478-09 Resolution by McCann and Robinson, unanimously adopted, referring the MAD FAT subject of establishing policies, procedures and/or Ordinances with respect to the Clerk naming of City-owned property to the Committee of the Whole for its’ report and recommendation. McCann left the podium at 8:56 p.m. to avoid a perceived conflict of interest regarding the next item. th #479-09 Resolution by Robinson and Pastor, determining that the new 16 District MAD Court Building shall be named the “James R. McCann Hall of Justice.” FAT Clerk th 16 Dist Crt President Toy relinquished the gavel to Vice President Godfroid-Marecki at 9:03 p.m. to speak to the above item A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Robinson, Toy and Godfroid-Marecki. NAYS: Laura. President Toy resumed the gavel at 9:05 p.m. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,646 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – December 2, 2009 #480-09 Resolution by Robinson and Meakin, referring the subject of the MAD preparation of an appropriate Ordinance amendment to Section 12.18.020 of the FAT Clerk Livonia Code of Ordinances to the Department of Law for submission to Council, with 16th Dist Crt respect to naming the new 16th District Court Building the “James R. McCann Hall of Justice.” A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Robinson, Godfroid-Marecki and Toy. NAYS: Laura. McCann returned to the podium at 9:07 p.m. #481-09 Resolution by Meakin and Pastor, unanimously adopted, concurring in the MAD recommendation of the City Planning Commission re: Petition 2009-08-02-12 submitted FAT Eng by Walgreen Company, requesting approval to utilize an SDM license (sale of packaged Insp beer and wine) in connection with a retail facility located on the NE corner of Joy and Clerk Planning Newburgh Roads (8850 Newburgh Road), in the SW ¼ of Section 32 is hereby denied. NEW BUSINESS: #482-09 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, unanimously adopted, accepting various MAD FAT gifts and cash donations totaling $1,550.00 to be used by the Department of Parks and Parks & Rec Recreation for the purposes as designated by the donors. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: th By Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,646 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:10 p.m. on December 2, 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.