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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2013-04-22 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,727 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 22, 2013 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: James McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Brandon Kritzman, and Laura Toy. Absent: None. MAD #110-13 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, approving the minutes of the FAT th 1,726 Regular Meeting of the Council held April 8, 2013. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: McCann, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, and Toy. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: Laura. Kritzman wished everyone a Happy Earth Day. He spoke of the importance of being a community that takes a green initiative and contributes to its sustainability. Kritzman has helped to put together a Commission on Sustainability. He introduced community members, Joe Neussendorfer, Mary Wade, Pat Drost, and Frank Kalinski, who have stepped forward to participate in this Commission. #111-13 Resolution by Kritzman and McCann, unanimously adopted, referring the MAD subject matter of the ad hoc “Commission of Sustainability” to the Capital Improvement, FAT Natural Resources and Waste Management Committee for its report and recommendation. Brosnan reminded everyone about the Arbor Day Celebration to be held this Friday, th April 26 at Roosevelt Elementary School, at 1:15 p.m., she invited the public to attend. On behalf of the Council, Mayor, and City Officials, Vice-President Pastor presented a commendation to Ken Abramczyk, reporter for the Observer Eccentric, for his years of service to the community and wished him much success in his future endeavors; he is relocating to Arizona. Ken Abramczyk expressed his gratitude for this recognition. President Toy announced there is new data on Item #5. President Toy announced there will be two (2) Public Hearings held on Monday, May 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the Auditorium of Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI for the following items: Appeal of the denial of the Water and Sewer Board regarding Apple Ridge Apartments submitted by S. D. Schubiner, Member, General Properties Company, L.L.C. requesting to appeal the outstanding water th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,727 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – April 22, 2013 bills on properties located at 31165 Morlock, Building 5; 31001 Morlock, Building 7; 30884 Morlock, Building 10; and 30841 Morlock, Building 11, in the Northeast ¼ of Section 2. Proposed Special Assessment District for Levan Road Sanitary Sewer Project – to determine Necessity located on the east side of Levan Road (15160, 15200 and 15230 Levan Road), in the Northweast ¼ of Section 20. (CR 448-12, CR 107-13) Laura presented a commendation to Nick Arakelian, a junior at Stevenson High School, who has distinguished himself by achieving the honor of 2013 Michigan Athletic Association 500 Yard Freestyle Swimming Division 1 Champion and holds the record at 4 minutes 27.75 seconds; he also holds school records in six different events. President Toy introduced Stevenson High School Varsity Hockey Team Coach David Mitchell and Principal Jim Gibbons; they both thanked Council for the recognition. Council presented Coach Mitchell, the assistant coaches, and the Stevenson High School Varsity Hockey Team with commendations on behalf of the Council and the Mayor for their efforts in winning the State Championship. Robinson asked for a moment of silence for the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing and MIT Police Officer, Sean Collier, who lost his life, allegedly by the Boston Marathon terror bombing suspects. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster, expressed his concerns regarding the recent demolition of a house on Lyons; he said he would have liked to recycle some of the materials that ended up in a dumpster. He also mentioned that he will be in court soon regarding a case involving his property and a fencing issue; he hoped that the judge would dismiss his case. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 22, 2013, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending January 31, 2013. Communication from Wade Shows, Inc., dated April 19, 2013, re: signage request in connection with carnival sponsored by the Rotary Club of Livonia to be held May 23, 203 through May 27, 2013 at 295000 Seven Mile Road. (Petition 2013-02-02-05) Letter from the Civil Service Department, dated March 18, 2013, transmitting a copy of resolution no. 13-32 adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 13, 2013, re: the opinion and award for MERC Case No. D12 G-1712. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,727 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – April 22, 2013 The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Kritzman: #112-13 Approving the request of Fred E. Sackllah, Festival Chairperson, The MAD FAT Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, to waive the Noise Ordinance, in Ord Enf connection with their 2013 Michigan Fun Fest to be held from Thursday, May 30, 2013 Police through Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Bryant Park, 18000 Merriman Road; FURTHER approving one (1) 4’ x 4’ temporary sign to be placed on St. Mary’s property subject to conditions. MAD #113-13 Approving a request submitted by Natalie M. Scroi, 1563 Edwin, FAT Ord Enf Westland, Michigan 48186, for a massage apprentice permit. Police #114-13 Confirming the reappointment of Greg Meyer to the Plymouth Road MAD FAT Development Authority for a four-year term expiring May 16, 2017. Planning CivSvc #115-13 Approving and granting waiver use approval in connection with Petition MAD 2013-02-02-05 submitted by Wade Shows, Inc., to conduct a carnival sponsored by the FAT Livonia Rotary Club from May 23 through May 27, 2013, located at 29500 Seven Mile Ord Enf Road (Sears parking lot), subject to conditions. (Petition 2013-02-02-05) Police MAD #116-13 Approving Petition 2013-02-08-03 submitted by Jay Feldman in FAT connection with a proposal to demolish a portion of an existing building and construct Insp additions to the existing auto dealership (Tennyson Chevrolet) located at 32570 Planning Eng Plymouth Road, subject to conditions. (Petition 2013-02-08-03) MAD #117-13 Approving Petition 2013-02-SN-01 submitted by Townsend Sign Company FAT requesting approval of two (2) additional wall signs and a ground-mounted sign for the Insp four-story office building (Laurel Office Park II) located at 17187 Laurel Park Drive, Planning Eng subject to conditions. (Petition 2013-02-SN-01) MAD #118-13 Accepting the bid of A.S.C. Security Systems, 12137 Merriman Road, FAT Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the Police Division CCTV System Upgrade, in an amount Police not to exceed $124,815.68 from budgeted funds. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman and Toy. NAYS: None. McCann gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.04 (SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM LOT SIZES IN R-1 THROUGH R-5 DISTRICTS) OF ARTICLE IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS “THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE.” (Petition 2002-02-06-01) (CR 36-03) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,727 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – April 22, 2013 McCann gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.04 (SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM LOT SIZES IN RUF DISTRICT) OF ARTICLE V OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS “THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE.” (Petition 2002-02-06-01) (CR 36-03) Kritzman left the podium at 7:43 p.m. to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest regarding the next item. MAD #119-13 Resolution by Pastor and McCann, approving the request from Brian FAT Tominna, One Under Bar & Grill, dated January 17, 2013, and granting permission to Ord Enf waive the Noise Ordinance, in connection with their Second Annual Cinco De Mayo Police Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until midnight, to be held at One Under Bar & Grill, 35780 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, and Toy. NAYS: None. Kritzman returned to the podium at 7:45 p.m. MAD #120-13 Resolution by Robinson and Kritzman, directing that a closed Committee FAT of the Whole meeting be held to discuss pending litigation and attorney/client privileged communications with respect to Robert Domino v City of Livonia, and Auto Club Group Insurance Co. v City of Livonia, et al. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman and Toy. NAYS: None. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. th By Pastor and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,727 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 7:48 p.m. on April 22, 2013. 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.