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SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,651 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-
Marecki, Laura Toy, Maureen Miller Brosnan, John Pastor and James McCann.
Absent: Joe Laura.
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#55-10 Resolution by Toy and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving the
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minutes of the 1,650Regular Meeting of the Council held February 10, 2010, as
submitted.
Toy presented Yvonne Lillibridge with a commendation signed by the Mayor and
Councilmembers expressing their gratitude and commending her for her many years of
devoted service to the City of Livonia.
Mayor Kirksey said Yvonne will be greatly missed at City Hall. He was pleased that she
has chosen to continue residing in Livonia.
Mayor Kirksey said the City had experienced an unusual breakdown on the City
website. It had a link to the City Housing Commission, along with a link for taking
applications to be placed on a waiting list for Section 8 housing vouchers. He said there
is a high demand for housing assistance due to the poor economy. This created a large
number of hits on the website which temporarily closed it down. Some minor technical
adjustments were made and eventually it was straightened out. The maximum number
of 1,500 applications were successfully completed and received. Applications are no
longer being accepted. The Mayor also mentioned that due to these issues with the
website it subsequently caused some problems with e-mail alerts for snow emergencies
being sent out incorrectly. He said the City is in the process of evaluating what
happened and making sure it doesn’t happen again in the future.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
The following item was received and filed:
A communication from Council Vice-president Joe Laura, dated February 22, 2010, re:
Petition 2009-12-02-18 submitted by Walgreen Company requesting approval to utilize
an SDM license on property located 17001 Newburgh Road, requesting this matter be
removed and placed on another Regular Meeting Agenda. (Petition 2009-12-02-18)
The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Brosnan:
#56-10 Approving a request submitted by Liping Meldrum, 23291 Crystal, Clinton
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Township, MI 48036, for a Massage Therapist Permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49
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of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#57-10 Approving a request submitted by Ke Zhang Tang, 18174 Wingate Drive,
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Macomb, MI 48042, for a Massage Apprentice Permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49
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of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#58-10 Approving a request submitted by Catina Jariett, 21513 St. Francis,
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Farmington Hills, MI 48336, 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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#59-10 Confirming the reappointment of Richard W. McDowell, 19538 Norwich, to
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the Board of Ethics for a three year term from March 1, 2010 to March 1, 2013.
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#60-10 Indicating informal approval of the proposed program and tentative budget
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for the 2010-2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; FURTHER,
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authorizing the Housing Commission to conduct a second Public Hearing for public
comment and prepare a final program and budget for submission to City Council.
#61-10 Accepting the lowest unit prices bid meeting all specifications of East
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Jordan Iron Works, 301 Spring Street, P.O. Box 439, East Jordan, MI 48727, to supply
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the Water Maintenance Section of the Public Service Division with water service parts
and fittings for the 2010 Calendar Year at a total cost not to exceed $19,577.00 from
budgeted funds.
#62-10 Accepting the proposal dated January 14, 2010, from Hydro Designs, Inc.,
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5700 Crooks Road, Suite 100, Troy, MI 48098, in the amount of $351,900 ($117,300
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per year) for providing a Cross Connection Control Program for the City of Livonia for a
period of three (3) years with the option to extend the agreement for an additional two
(2) years if performance has been satisfactory, from budgeted funds.
#63-10 Accepting the bids received meeting all specifications of G&B Electrical
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Co., 5393 Deerfield Village Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, for completing all work in
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connection with emergency power and generator transfer switch for the Community
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Recreation Center, in the total amount of $42,650.00, and for the Equipment
Maintenance Building, in the amount of $12,680.00; FURTHER, accepting the bid
received meeting all specifications of McNulty Electric, Inc., 7070 S. Lakeshore,
Lexington, MI 48450, for completing all work in connection with emergency power and
generator transfer switch for the Water and Sewer Building in the total amount of
$15,800.00 FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount
not to exceed $2,782.50 to JFR Architects, PC, 33668 Bartola Drive, Sterling Heights,
MI 48312, for construction, observation and administration costs in connection with the
work for the Community Recreation Center and $1,192.50 in connection with the work
for the Equipment Maintenance Building and $1,192.50 for the Water and Sewer
Building, FURTHER, authorizing a grand total of $76,297.50 from budgeted funds
FURTHER, authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve minor adjustments in
the work as it becomes necessary.
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#64-10 Fulfilling all permit requirements for work performed on State highways
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and remaining responsible for any claims during the performance of the agreement as
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requested by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT); FURTHER,
authorizing the Director of Public Works or the City Engineer to apply to Wayne County
for the necessary permit to work within County road right-of-way of local roads on behalf
of the community.
#65-10 Approving the request by Florence Cement Company, 12798 23 Mile
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Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315 for the placement of a temporary portable concrete
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batch plant on City property located on Glendale Street for the purpose of producing
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concrete for MDOT, Contract No. 82457-106884, from May through September, 2010,
for the reconstruction of Schoolcraft Road from over I-96 to Scone Court subject to
conditions.
#66-10 Authorizing a one-year extension of the existing contract with R. S.
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Contracting, Inc., 9276 Marine City Highway, Casco Township, MI 48064, to complete
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all work required for the 2010 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract 10-H) at their 2009
unit bid pricing in an amount not to exceed $105,000 from budgeted funds, and subject
to final payment based on actual units completed; FURTHER, authorizing the City
Engineer to approve minor adjustments in the work, as necessary. (CR 126-09)
#67-10 Requiring respective owners of lots and premises in targeted areas in
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Section 34 of the City to install, repair or remove and replace sidewalks in connection
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with the 2010 Sidewalk Repair Program by June 1, 2010, after which date Engineering
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Division will arrange for the construction and/or reconstruction 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-
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#68-10 Authorizing the City Engineer acting as the Street Administrator to apply to
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the Michigan Department of Transportation for the inclusion of streets, or portions
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thereof, newly opened during 2009, in the City’s local street system for computing the
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City’s share of Act 51 revenues.
#69-10 Approving and Granting Petition 2009-12-02-21 submitted by Leidal &
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Hart Mason Contractors, requesting waiver use approval to operate a contractors yard
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in an M-1 district on property located on the east side of Globe Road, between
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Plymouth Road and Amrhein Road (12100 Globe), subject to conditions. (Petition 2009-
12-02-21)
#70-10 Waiving the requirement set forth in Section 16.11(b)(4) of the Zoning
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Ordinance that stockpiling of materials shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height in
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connection with the approval of waiver use Petition 2009-12-02-21, submitted by Leidal
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& Hart Mason Contractors,and stockpiling in excess of eight (8) feet shall be permitted.
(Petition 2009-12-02-21)
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#71-10 Referring the subject of the future use of the former 16 District Court
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Building to the Capital Improvement, Natural Resources and Waste Management
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Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions:
AYES: Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Toy, Brosnan, Pastor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
President McCann passed the gavel to Councilmember Toy at 8:16 p.m. and stepped
down from the podium to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
#72-10 Resolution by Pastor and Meakin, unanimously adopted, confirming the
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Board of Ethics for another three-year term commencing on March 1, 2010 and expiring
on March 1, 2013.
President McCann returned to the podium and resumed the gavel at 8:17 p.m.
#73-10 Resolution by Toy and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, approving
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the Landscape Plan, submitted by EDCO Real Estate Ventures, L.L.C., in connection
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with Site Plan Petition 2005-03-08-05 regarding a proposal to construct an addition and
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renovate the exterior of the service of Wayne Road and Ann Arbor Trail (34901 Ann
Arbor Trail), which previously received station on property located on the southwest
corner City Council approval on September 9, 2009, subject to conditions. (CR 385-09)
At the direction of the Chair, Item #18 was removed from the Agenda and President
McCann indicated the matter would be moved to the Regular meeting of Council
scheduled for March 24, 2010.
NEW BUSINESS:
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#74-10 Resolution by Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, accepting
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various gifts and cash donations, in the total amount of $68,305.00, from various
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contributors for use by the Livonia Public Library for purposes designated by the donors.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
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By Toy and Pastor, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,651 Regular Meeting of
the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:20 p.m. on February 24, 2010.
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.