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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2016
On June 6, 2016 the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by
President McIntyre at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Meakin led the meeting in the
Pledge with Troop 782 Eagle Scout members Jack Jones and Nathaniel Louis
Jenks.
Roll was called with the following result: Brian Meakin, Brandon
Kritzman, Jim Jolly, Scott Bahr and Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: Maureen Miller
Brosnan, Cathy White.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
of Economic Development and Planning; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of Legislative
Affairs; Lynda Scheel, Treasurer; Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation; Coline Coleman, Chief Accountant; and Mayor Dennis Wright.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, it was-
#218-16 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,8001st
Regular Meeting of the Council held May 16, 2016 are
hereby approved as submitted.
Councilmember Jolly wished his daughter Lexie a Happy 5t" Birthday.
He then stated that the Regional Transportation Authority of Southeast
Michigan has made public their Draft Master Plan for regional transit and that it
includes four routes that will hit the City of Livonia that will add new service to
the City and indicated he thought it was important to investigate what it would
mean for the City in terms of community transit and also tax millage increases
as well. He then offered a resolution to cover both subjects.
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On a motion by Jolly, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#219-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Jim Jolly, the Council does hereby refer the subject of the
Regional Transportation Authority Plan to the Administration; and
simultaneously refer the subject of the Regional Transportation Authority
Plan to the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee for its report
and recommendation.
Councilmember Meakin stated there were five retirees in the month of May and
named them and their length of service with the City.
President McIntyre lauded Nate Jenks and Jack Jones from Troop 782 for
achieving the rank of Eagle Scouts on February 2nd
She then thanked Sergeant Ron Warra for doing an amazing job running the
Citizens Police Academy, bringing it back from a hiatus.
Sergeant Warra came to the podium and indicated that the Citizens Police
Academy had not been run since 2004 and was brought back due to the request
of the Chief of Police. He stated that there were 25 citizens that graduated on
April 27th and spoke about the various aspects of law enforcement that was
taught at the Academy. He then indicated the next program would begin
February 22nd and run to April 26th, with applications being accepted in early
November. More information is available at Livoniapd.com.
The following people spoke about their experience at the Academy:
Tim Klisz, 18210 Manor Lane
Ron Elam, 20023 Brentwood
Holly Standhardt, 11212 Garden
President McIntyre presented Sam Caramagno with a commendation for his
eleven years and nine months of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr.
Caramagno thanked Council and indicated he truly enjoyed his time on the
Board.
President McIntyre invited citizens to the upcoming Ice Cream Social being
hosted by elected officials at the Senior Center on Thursday, June 9th from 6:00
— 7:30 p.m.
President McIntyre stated there is New Data for Items 9, 12 and 21 and that
there is one X-item at the conclusion of the Regular Agenda.
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During Audience Communication, Christine Dymek, 35994 Meadowbrook,
expressed some concerns with traffic and stoplights and speed limits by St.
Mary's Hospital and suggested some solutions.
Brian Duggan, 14315 Denne, detailed the events for the upcoming Livonia Spree
and indicated advanced tickets are still available at the Credit Union, the Rec
Center, and also the Treasurer's office at City Hall.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 10, 2016,
re: forwarding from the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment authority — Form
3737, in accordance with the requirements of PA 381 of 1996, for fiscal year
2015.
At the request of the Councilmember Jolly, Agenda Item Number 3 was removed
from the Consent Agenda and placed on the next Regular Agenda.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, it was-
#220-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Liz
Evans, Community Manager, American Cancer Society, received
by the Office of the City Clerk on April 27, 2016, which requests
permission to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control)of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow the playing of music
and announcements via speakers at Bentley Field to raise funds
for the fight against cancer which will take place from 12:00 p.m. to
12:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2016, the Council does hereby
determine to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
on Saturday, June 11, 2016.
#221-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a
communication from Rev. Fr. Tony Massad, Pastor, dated April
26, 2016, which requests permission to waive Section 8.32.070
(Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
to hold a cultural festival with music played by a DJ and live
bands at Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, located at 32765
Lyndon, scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., the Council does hereby grant and approve this request
in the manner and form herein submitted.
#222-16 RESOLVED, that having considered an application
from Allan Dix, 35415 Elmira Street, dated May 5, 2016, requesting
permission to close Yale Street between Elmira and Leon, on
Saturday, July 16, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the
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purpose of conducting a graduation party, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#223-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated April
26, 2016, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the quote submitted by ESRI Inc., 380 New York Street,
Redlands, California 92373, to provide software maintenance for
Livonia's Geographic Information System (GIS) for a one year
period from July 17, 2016 to July 16, 2017 in the amount of
$15,300.00, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted
in Account No. 101-915-851-020 for this purpose; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize this purchase without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with Sections 3.04.140D3
and D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#224-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Public Works, dated May 6, 2016, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of one (1) 2017 Freightliner Tandem Axle Dump
Truck through the Rochester Hills Co-op Award Agreement, as
a replacement vehicle in the Public Service Division's Fleet, from
Freightliner, 107 S. Groesbeck, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043,
in the total amount of$100,746.00, and the outfitting of said
vehicle by Truck and Trailer Specialties, Inc., 1200 Victory Drive,
Howell, Michigan 48843, at a cost of$35,563.00, for a total cost
not to exceed $136,309.00, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$136,309.00 from funds budgeted in Account No. 592-000-142-
000 (Capital Outlay Account) for this purpose; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon
the low Rochester Hills Co-Op pricing; and no advantage to the
City would result from competitive bidding and/or such action is
taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3.04.140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of the
replaced vehicle at public auction after receipt of the new vehicle.
#225-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated May 4, 2016, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Sole'
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Building Company, 5940 Commerce Drive, Westland, MI
48185, for completing all work in connection with the
refurbishment of the current Salt Storage (DOMAR) Building in the
total amount of $37,600.00, the same having been the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$37,600.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 203-479-
976-000 (Capital Outlay/Building Improvement Account) for this
purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary.
#226-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated May 6, 2016, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Temperature Services, Inc., 37679 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI
48150, for completing all work in connection with the replacement
of the cooling tower framework at the Robert and Janet Bennett
Library in the total amount of $39,248.00, the same having been
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $39,248.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No.-
401-000-987-000 (Capital Improvement) for this purpose; and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary.
#227-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a
communication from the City Planning Commission, dated April 26,
2016, which transmits its resolution #04-32-2016, adopted on April
197 2016, with regard to Petition 2016-03-08-03, submitted by The
Project Collaborative, on behalf of The Kroger Company of
Michigan, requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to demolish the existing gas station and construct a new
fueling facility located on the northeast corner of Five Mile Road
and Merriman Road (31338 Five Mile Road), in the Southwest '/4
of Section 14, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2016-
03-08-03 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the Site Plan marked Sheet C1.20, prepared by The Project
Collaborative, dated March 18, 2016, as revised, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
2. That a cross access and parking agreement that outlines the terms
of how the subject property will share parking and access with the
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abutting property be supplied to the Inspection Department at the
time a building permit is applied for;
3. That any on-site parking for use by employees of the gas station
be properly sized and marked, including a barrier-free space as
may be required by the State of Michigan;
4. That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient building
setback and any conditions related thereto;
5. For safety purposes, a "No Left Turn" sign shall be installed near
the site's driveway off Five Mile Road prohibiting trucks and
vehicles from turning east;
6. That the Landscape Plan, Details, and Schedule marked Sheet
L1.20, prepared by The Project Collaborative, dated June 3, 20167
as revised, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
7. That all disturbed lawn areas including road right-of-way shall be
sodded in lieu of hydro-seeding;
8. That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas and all planted materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
9. That the Elevation Plan marked Sheet A2.01, prepared by The
Project Collaborative, dated March 18, 2016, as revised, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
10. That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building, or in
the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's design, texture and
color shall match that of the building. The enclosure gates shall be
of solid panel steel construction or durable, long-lasting solid panel
fiberglass. The trash dumpster area shall be maintained at all
times, and the enclosure gates shall be closed at all times except
when in use;
11. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible
character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building;
12. That any illumination of the pump island canopy shall be restricted
to the undercarriage and all light fixtures shall be recessed and
made flush with the established ceiling;
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13. That this site shall meet either the City of Livonia or the Wayne
County Storm Water Management Ordinance, whichever applies,
and shall secure any required permits, including storm water
management permits and soil erosion and sedimentation control
permits from either the City of Livonia or Wayne County;
14. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
15. No outside storage, placement or display of merchandise shall be
permitted at any time on this site; however, the foregoing
prohibition shall not apply to the display, on the pump islands only,
of oil based products as permitted in Section 11.04(a) of the Zoning
Ordinance;
16. That free air shall be provided at all times this station is open for
business. The free air shall be dispensed at the point of service
without having to enter the station or the performance of any extra
action in order to obtain the air without charge;
17. That there shall be no vehicle vacuum equipment or the outdoor
placement of propane cylinder storage units on the site;
18. That the sale of ice shall be restricted to the inside of the building;
19. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition in
accordance with Sheet AG2.01, dated March 18, 2016, and any
additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
20. That no part of the pump island canopy fascia, with the exception
of signage, shall be illuminated;
21. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the pump island canopy, building
or around the windows;
22. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for; and,
23. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period
of one year only from the date of approval by City Council, and
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unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
#228-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 25, 2016, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which sets forth its resolution #04-33-2016,
adopted on April 19, 2016, with regard to a request from Josh A. Suardini,
Vice President, Etkin Management, L.L.C., as managing agent for Victor
East, L.L.C., dated March 17, 2016, for a one-year extension of the
approval of Petition 2014-02-08-02, previously approved in Council
Resolution #125-15, adopted on May 6, 2015, and Council Resolution
#104-14, adopted on April 21, 2014, in connection with a proposal to
construct a one-story office-research building on property located on the
north side of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Victor
Parkway (37640 Seven Mile Road) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and does hereby grant the requested extension for a one-
year period, subject to compliance with all of the conditions set forth in the
original site plan approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the following resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly, Bahr and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
A memo from Plante & Moran, dated April 5, 2016, re: Annual Audit
Reports for the period December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
A Financial Report with Supplemental Information from Plante & Moran,
dated November 30, 2015, re: Annual Audit Reports for the period December 1,
2014 to November 30, 2015, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
A Federal Awards Supplemental Information from Plante & Moran, dated
November 30, 2015, re: Audit Reports for the period December 1, 2014 to
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November 30, 2015, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
The District Court Funds of District No. 16 Financial Report with
Supplemental Information from Plante & Moran, dated November 30, 2015, re.
Annual Audit Reports for the period December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The "Overview of Municipal Finance" presented by Plante & Moran, dated
May, 2016, re: referring newly elected officials to an informational training
session relating to municipal government finances, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
Councilmember Bahr, as Chair of the Finance, Budget and Technology
Committee, reported out on the meeting of May 9, 2016.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 18, 2016, re:
Proposed Natural Gas Franchise Ordinance, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council.
Councilmember Jolly gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CONSUMERS POWER
COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, POWER
AND AUTHORITY TO LAY, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE GAS MAINS,
PIPES AND SERVICES ON, ALONG, ACROSS AND UNDER THE
HIGHWAYS, STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND OTHER PUBLIC
PLACES AND TO DO A LOCAL GAS BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein.
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Councilmember Jolly invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken
thereon with the following result:
AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly, Bahr and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
Greg Meyer, Consumers Energy, was present at the meeting to answer any
questions of Council.
Brian Duggan, 14315 Denne, questioned if the contract contained language
which addressed the replacement of sod and sprinklers expeditiously.
Knapp replied and quoted the language which addressed the issue.
Kritzman inquired about the best course of action residents should take if
confronted with this problem and Knapp and Zilincik responded.
Bahr gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13.03 OF ARTICLE XIII,
(P DISTRICT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition 2016-02-06-02)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Bahr gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
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The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Bahr gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
Kritzman took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 240 OF TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 21 (TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. (CR 274-13, CR 116-11 AND
CR 106-09).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly, Bahr and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#229-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated April 18, 2016, and approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a request from Larry Henney, Remerica Real
Estate, 41025 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170, on behalf of Soave
Construction, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as
amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No.
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46-004-01-0029-002 into two (2) parcels, subject to conditions set forth
below, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
PARCEL "A"
THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 30 AND LOT 31 OF BOTSFORD PARK
SUB OF THE E. '/2 OF THE SE. '/4 OF SECTION 1, T, 1, S., R. 9 E. CITY
OF LIVONIA, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. RECORDED IN L. 53, P.
77 W.C.R. MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 31; THENCE S. 89 15'00" E 133.52
FEET; THENCE S 00 16'00" W 50.00 FEET; THENCE IN 89 15'00" W
133.63 FEET; THENCE N 00 23'00" E 50.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 6,679 SQ. FT
PARCEL "B"
THE NORTH '/2 OF LOT 29 AND THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF LOT 30 OF
BOTSFORD PARK SUB. OF THE E. '/2 OF THE SE. '/4 OF SECTION 1,
57 17 S., R. 9 E. CITY OF LIVONIA, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
RECORDED IN L. 537 P. 77 W.C.R. MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 31; THENCE
S. 00 23'00 W. 50.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
S 89 15'00" E 133.63 FEET; THENCE S 00 16'00: W 50.00 FEET;
THENCE N 89 15'00" W 133.73 FEET; THENCE N 00 23'00 E 50.00
FEET.
CONTAINING 6,684 SQ. FT.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds; provided, however, that to the
extent required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is made
subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 20,
2016, re: request to approve extension of the Botsford Park Cellular
Tower Lease, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
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#230-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 26, 2016, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed amendment to the
cell tower lease agreement between the City of Livonia and American
Tower for a five-year period, with three additional five-year renewal
periods regarding the existing cell tower in Botsford Park, and payable
upon the terms and conditions detailed in the aforesaid communication
and proposed agreement attached thereto, and subject to approval as to
form by the Department of Law; Further, that the $50,000.00 signing
bonus described in said agreement be deposited into Account No. 208-
000-698-000 (Community Recreation Sundry Income) to be used for
improvements to the pool bath house.
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Jolly, and unanimously
adopted, it was-
#231-16 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend
their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82
so as to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the
Agenda.
On a motion by Jolly, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was-
#232-16 RESOLVED, that having considered an application
from Corey O'Donohue, dated May 25, 2016, requesting
permission to barricade Woodside, between Vargo and Bennett, to
include addresses 17295, 172967 17331 and 17332, on Sunday,
June 12, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., for the purpose
of conducting a graduation party , the Council does hereby
grant permission to barricade Woodside, between Vargo and
Bennett, to include addresses 17295, 172967 17331 and 17332, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the
Police Department.
Councilmember Meakin congratulated his son Brendan on his graduation from
Churchill High School and sent congratulations to the Churchill Relay Team on
qualifying at the Hudsonville Track Meet.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
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On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, this
1,802nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
7:59 p.m. on June 6, 2016.
Susan M. Nash
City Clerk