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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2012-05-09 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,704 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 9, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: James McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Brandon Kritzman, and Laura Toy. Absent: Maureen Miller Brosnan. MAD #188-12 Resolution by Pastor and Robinson, unanimously adopted, approving the rd FAT minutes of the 1,703 Regular Meeting of the Council held April 25, 2012. Vice-President Pastor wished Councilmember James McCann, Director of Administrative Services, David Varga, and an employee of Pastor’s, Gary Rossi, Happy Birthday today. Pastor also congratulated his employee Jennifer Mahowski and her husband on the recent birth of their son. Vice-Present Pastor, on behalf of the City Council along with Mayor Jack E. Kirksey, congratulated Judy Priebe, Technical Specialist and Acting Director of Legislative Affairs, on 20 years of dedicated service to the City of Livonia. Robinson commended Judy Priebe on all her hard work and dedication to the City of Livonia. He also wished Councilmember James McCann a Happy Birthday. Robinson announced the Livonia Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a Spring Garden Party on Saturday, May 19, 2012, beginning at 11:30 a.m., at Laurel Manor. They will st also be hosting their 21 Annual “Chip in for our Symphony” Golf Outing, Friday, June 15, 2012, at Fox Creek Golf Course, Livonia. Additional information on these fundraising events can be found on their website at www.livoniasymphony.org. th President Toy announced Angela Hospice will be hosting their 24 Annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 14, 2012, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Fox Hills Golf Course, Plymouth. President Toy said she and Vice-President Pastor along with other members of The Great Lakes Energy Forum will be hosting a Vote4Energy Luncheon and Rally, an All American Grill-out and Ice Cream Social beginning at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2012, at Burton Manor with live music by Bocco. An Energy Rally will begin at 12:30 p.m. featuring Frank Beckmann, celebrity news talk radio host, Marty Durbin, EVP, American Petroleum Institute, Scott Hagerstrom, Americans for Prosperity, and Charlie Owen, NFIB of Michigan, to promote jobs, economic growth and energy security; this is a free event. McCann announced Maureen Miller Brosnan’s birthday was May 8, 2012 and wished her a Happy Birthday. President Toy announced new data on Items #10, #12, #13 and #14. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,704 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 9, 2012 President Toy announced three (3) Public Hearings to be held in the Auditorium of Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI for the following items: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Paul F. Bohn, Fausone Bohn, LLP, on behalf of Odyssey Electronics, Inc., is requesting approval of personal property tax abatement under the provisions of Public Act 328 of 1998 in connection with the manufacturing of printed circuit boards in their facility located at 12886 Fairlane, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial Development Overlay District #111) Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Petition 2012-03-01-02 submitted by Kordoba, L.L.C./Masri Orthodontics to rezone a portion of the property at 15230 Levan Road, located on the east side of Levan Road between Lyndon Avenue and Five Mile Road in the Northeast ¼ of Section 20, from C-1 to OS. (Local Business to Office Services) Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Livonia will hold a public hearing on the proposed improvement project to the City’s Sanitary Sewer System for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons. Project construction will involve the rehabilitation of approximately 5,000 feet of sanitary sewer and 600 manholes and disconnections of approximately 25 illicit connections to the sanitary sewer system. The City is proposing to fund the project with money collected from user charges. The total project costs are estimated at $3,600,000. The estimated cost to the user equates to an increase of $0.05 per sewer billing unit. Adverse impacts of the proposed project include temporary construction related impacts such as short term traffic disruptions, noise and dust. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Wayne County Commissioner Diane Webb, addressed Council to explain that recent redistricting by the State of Michigan will affect the districts represented by Wayne County Commissioners. Commissioner Webb indicated she currently represents District 9 and is the Chair of the Public Safety Committee but due to redistricting of precincts, she will soon represent and run for re-election as a Wayne County Commissioner for District 8, which includes portions of the Southeast area of Livonia from Joy Road to Five Mile Road and Inkster Road to Middlebelt Road and will include five precincts. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,704 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 9, 2012 Dan West, President, Livonia Chamber of Commerce, 33233 Five Mile Road, invited Council and the public to attend the Revamp Business Expo at Laurel Park Place Mall, May 10, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., there will be 104 Exhibitors and 4 free 45 minute workshops on social networking to promote businesses and on health care changes (hosted by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan); this is a free event. President Toy passed the gavel to Vice-President Pastor to speak on the subject of the need to prohibit the sale of synthetic substances at 8:16 p.m. Katie Olex, Executive Director, Livonia Save Our Youth, spoke in support of the City enacting an Ordinance which would prohibit the sale of synthetic substances in the Livonia community. #189-12 Resolution by Toy and Laura, unanimously adopted, referring the subject MAD FAT matter to the Law Department to look at the possibility of enacting an Ordinance which would prohibit the sale of synthetic substances in the Livonia community. President Toy resumed the gavel at 8:37 p.m.. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Superintendent of Public Service-Operations and the Director of Public Works, dated April 26, 2012, re: re-award of bid to Wm. Molnar Roofing Co., Inc. (CR #361-11) Communication via email from Deborah Law, dated May 7, 2012, requesting to end the noise at 9 PM on Thursday and Sunday and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday in connection with St. Mary’s Church festival. (CR #143-12) A map from the Planning Department, dated May 2, 2012, showing new and used car dealerships along Plymouth Road. (Pet. 2012-03-02-05) Communication from the Department of Law, dated May 2, 2012, requesting to withdraw the request for Closed Committee of the Whole with respect to Thomas Meshinski v City of Livonia. Communication from the Department of Law, dated May 8, 2012, requesting to withdraw the request for Closed Committee of the Whole with regard to Kenneth Oberts v City of Livonia. The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Robinson: #190-12 Granting permission and waiving Sections 8.32.070 (Noise Control) and MAD FAT 12.20.080 (Public Lands) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, in OrdEnf connection with the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, overnight outdoor Police gathering to raise funds for the fight against cancer, which will take place in Livonia from th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,704 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 9, 2012 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 through 10:00 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, to allow the playing of music and announcements via loudspeakers, as well as the erection and use of tents on public land (Bentley Field), subject to providing the City with evidence of liability insurance coverage and execution of an appropriate hold harmless agreement. MAD #191-12 Approving the request of Chelsea Paul, 3382 Van Horn #283, Trenton, MI FAT 48183, for a Massage Apprentice Permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Police Code of Ordinances, as amended. OrdEnf MAD #192-12 Approving the reappointment of Ashley Krueger, 37434 N. Laurel Park FAT Drive, Livonia, MI 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three years, Civ Ser which will expire on June 9, 2015. MAD #193-12 Approving the reappointment of Carol Smiley, 19862 Stamford, Livonia, MI FAT 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three years, which will expire on Civ Ser June 9, 2015. MAD #194-12 Approving the reappointment of Ian Wilshaw, 17181 Golfview, Livonia, MI FAT 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three years, which will expire on Civ Ser June 9, 2015. MAD #195-12 Accepting a quote submitted by ESRI, Inc., 380 New York Street, FAT Redlands, CA 92373, to provide Software Maintenance for Livonia’s Geographic InfoSys Information System (GIS) in the amount of $15,300.00 from budgeted funds. #196-12 Accepting the bid of Wm. Molnar Roofing Co., Inc., 12455 Hale Street, MAD FAT P.O. Box 2272, Riverview, MI 48193, the second lowest bidder, for completing all work required in connection with the repair of the roof at the Building Maintenance/Sign Shop Building (Building #13) with the understanding that the bid amount has been revised to match the amount of the original low bid submitted by Fisher Roofing (which is not able to complete the work) in the amount of $83,825.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $83,825.00 from budgeted funds; and the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve minor changes in the work as it becomes necessary. (CR #361-11) #197-12 Approving Petition 2012-02-PL-01 submitted by Frank and Rosalie MAD FAT Tislerics to develop a three (3) lot subdivision known as “Rambling Acres Subdivision” Planning to be located on the southwest corner of Farmington Road and Richland Avenue (9653, Eng 9655, & 9659 Farmington Road), subject to conditions. Insp MAD #198-12 Approving Petition 2012-02-08-02 submitted by HF Architecture, on behalf FAT of 3T Medical Systems, in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the Planning existing building located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between Merriman Road Eng and Henry Ruff Road (31330 Schoolcraft Road), subject to conditions. Insp th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,704 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – May 9, 2012 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Kritzman and Toy. NAYS: None. President Toy passed the gavel to Senior Councilmember Laura at 8:39 p.m. to speak to the following subject. #199-12 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, unanimously adopted, amending MAD CR143-12, submitted by Fred E. Sachllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St. FAT Police Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in connection with their Fourth Annual Sahara Fest, OrdEnf amending the hours of operation to Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 4-10 PM; Friday, June 1, 2012 from 4-11 PM; Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 12–11 PM; and Sunday June 3, 2012 from 12–10 PM, waiving the Noise Ordinance. (CR 143-12) President Toy resumed the gavel at 8:47 p.m.. #200-12 Resolution by Laura and Kritzman, granting and approving Petition 2012- MAD 02-02-04 submitted by Rite Aid of Michigan, Inc. to utilize an SDD liquor license (sale of FAT Insp packaged spirits over 21% alcohol) in connection with a Rite Aid Pharmacy located on Planning the southeast corner of Eight Mile Road and Newburgh Road (37355 Eight Mile Road), Police subject to conditions. Fire A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Kritzman. NAYS: Toy. MAD #201-12 Resolution by Robinson and Laura, unanimously adopted, referring the FAT subject matter of Intergovernmental Agreements for the creation of authorities for the purchase of goods and/or the delivery of services to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, commented that when an Item goes before the Zoning Board of Appeals and all seven members are not present, the petitioner is given the option to proceed or reschedule until all seven members are present; he said this practice should be available on Items that come before the City Council as well. th By Laura and Pastor, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,704 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:05 p.m. on May 9, 2012. TERRY A. MARECKI 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.