HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2016-10-03 REVISED 39948
AMENDED
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND TENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 2016
On October 3, 2016 the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by
President Kathleen McIntyre at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Cathy White led the
meeting in the Invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Cathy White, Scott Bahr,
Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jim Jolly and
Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
of Planning; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don Knapp, City Attorney; Susan M.
Nash, Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of Legislative Affairs; Tom Wilson, Supervisor
of Water and Sewer; Lynda Scheel, Treasurer; and Mayor Dennis Wright.
On a motion by White, supported by Jolly, it was-
#375-16 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,809th
Regular Meeting of the Council held September 19, 2016 are
hereby approved as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: None
PRESENT: Meakin
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Councilmember Meakin announced there were two retirees in the month of
September, Jim Williams, Roads Foreman, who was with the City for 29 years
and seven months; and Sergeant Dan Danaher, serving 28 years with Livonia.
He thanked them for their service.
Councilmember Brosnan stated that the Livonia Television Crew had received a
number of awards at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers
and Advisors in Government Program Awards Competition and cited the various
categories and placement of honors. She congratulated the crew on their
recognition of excellence.
President McIntyre announced there will be two (2) Public Hearings being held
on Monday, October 10th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan for the following items:
RECONSTRUCTION OF AMRHEIN ROAD (ECKLES ROAD TO A POINT
3,500 FEET EAST OF ECKLES ROAD): Engineering Division, re: in order
to meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Transportation
(MDOT) LAP Program, scheduled for the 2017 Construction Season.
(CR 363-16)
APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATE: Lawrence Leaman, MASCO Corporation, re: for land and
building improvements, machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures at their
facility located at 17450 College Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152.
(Industrial Development District#117)
She then announced there will be one (1) Public Hearing being held on Monday,
October 24th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan for the following item:
PETITION 2016-08-01-05 submitted by Michael Gowen, requesting to
rezone a portion of the property located on the south side of Plymouth
Road between Newburgh Road and Jarvis Avenue (38105 Plymouth
Road) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, from C-1 (Local Business) to
R-1 (One Family Residential).
President McIntyre extended birthday wishes to both Todd Zilincik and Mark
Taormina.
She also spoke about the Open House that was put on by the Livonia Historical
Commission Friends of Greenmead to honor the 175th Anniversary of the
Simmons House and gave some background on it.
Councilmember Bahr indicated that he had attended the Livonia Symphony
Orchestra Concert which was the opening of their season and encouraged
residents to check out the series of upcoming concerts.
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Councilmember White stated a member of St. Mary's Mercy Hospital, Michelle
Moccia, was present at tonight's meeting to introduce the Plan-in-a-Can program
that would provide necessary medical and emergency information to First
Responders when a person is brought into the Emergency Room. Due to the
length of her discussion going over the three minute time allotment the following
motion was made:
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#376-16 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby grant Michelle Moccia
from St. Mary's Hospital additional time to speak during audience
communication.
Moccia expounded on the program citing the many entities she had sought input
from including EMS, Police Dispatch, and spoke about the many benefits the
program offered including keeping eyeglasses in the can or hearing aids, all to
assist in facilitating proper care and treatment of the individual.
Council thanked her for the presentation.
During Audience Communication Craig Glazier,19030 Hillcrest, addressed
Council about his increasing water bills.
President McIntyre and Vice-President Kritzman responded to Mr. Glazier
explaining the flat fee and variable rate aspects of the water bill.
City Clerk Nash reminded everyone that October 11th is the last day for new
voters to register to allow them to participate in the November 8th General
Election. She indicated that absentee ballots can be requested all the way up to
November 5th the Saturday before the election, or in person by 4.00 p.m. on
Monday, November 7th for ballots to be voted at City Hall. She also stated that
all ballots must be returned to the Clerk's office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day,
November the 8th, by either mailing them, dropping them off at the Clerk's office
inside City Hall, or putting them in the red box that sits on the outside on the east
side of City Hall.
Mayor Wright came to the podium to speak about the memorial that was held for
Alex Bishop, Director of Inspection, who passed away suddenly last month. He
stated it was a moving tribute and that he and the many contributions he made
to the community will be missed.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, it was-
#377-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kevin
Murphy, Athletic Director, Clarenceville High School, dated September 6,
2016, the Council does hereby approve and recognize the Clarenceville
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High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Friday, October 14, 2016,
beginning at 5:30 p.m.; FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve the
parade route as follows:
Exit the west driveway of Botsford Elementary and travel
north on Brentwood to Pembroke, west on Pembroke to
Weyher, south on Weyher to St. Martins, west on St.
Martins to Parkville, north on Parkville to Bretton, west on
Bretton to Middlebelt; and north on Middlebelt to the
Clarenceville Middle School parking lot;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Wayne County
Department of Public Services allow the City of Livonia to close the
necessary roads between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. or until the
roads are returned to normal traffic operation; that the City of Livonia will
assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of the
road closure, as to Wayne County only; and that Senior Police Officer
Michael Arakelian is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road
closure permit on behalf of the City of Livonia upon proof that the Board
of Education of Clarenceville School District has adopted a resolution
assuming liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of
the road closure, as to Wayne County and the City of Livonia only.
A report and recommendation from the Department of Parks and
Recreation, dated August 15, 2016, re: model aircraft and drone usage in City
Parks, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 030, 050, 060
AND 090 OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER 12 (SENIOR CITIZENS
HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION) 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.
A correspondence from the Public Service Division, dated September 29,
2016, re: additional information for the Council related to the Water Main and
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
On a motion by White, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was-
#378-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Service, dated September 12, 2016, submitted
pursuant to council resolution 96-13, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
regarding additional appropriation and expenditure in connection with the
Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$750,000.00 in 2016 and $750,000.00 in 2017, increasing the not to
exceed contract amount for each year from $350,000.00 to
$1,100,000.00, payable to Liqui-Force Services (USA), Inc., 28529
Goddard Road, Suite 106, Romulus, Michigan 48174, for the mandated
improvements to the City's water main and sanitary sewer, as required to
satisfy the settlement agreement in the case of Domino, et al v City of
Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 11-010285NZ; FURTHER,
the amount of$1,500,000.00 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be
expended from the Unexpended Fund balance of the Water and Sewer
Fund for this purpose.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by White, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated August 31, 2016, which transmits its
resolution #08-85-2016, adopted on August 30, 2016, with regard to
Petition 2016-07-08-08, submitted by Partners in Architecture, in
connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the maintenance
garage of Livonia Fire Station #6 located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Newburgh Road and Chase Boulevard (37876 Plymouth
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Road) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2016-
07-08-08 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the Engineering Plan marked C-2, dated August 16, 2016, as
revised, prepared by Partners in Architecture, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to;
2. That the Exterior Elevations and Building Sections Plan marked
A5-01, dated August 16, 2016, as revised, prepared by Partners in
Architecture, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
3. 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;
4. That the issues outlined in the correspondence dated August 3,
2016, from the Assistant City Engineer, including the impact that
the addition might have on the adjacent existing gas main
easement, shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department and/or Engineering Department;
5. 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,
6. 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
unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
Following discussion by Council the following addition to the motion made
by Brosnan, supported by White, was unanimously adopted-
#379-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 31, 2016, which
transmits its resolution #08-85-2016, adopted on August 30, 2016, with
regard to Petition 2016-07-08-08, submitted by Partners in Architecture,
in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the maintenance
garage of Livonia Fire Station #6 located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Newburgh Road and Chase Boulevard (37876 Plymouth
Road) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2016-
07-08-08 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
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1. That the Engineering Plan marked C-2, dated August 16, 2016, as
revised, prepared by Partners in Architecture, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to;
2. That the Exterior Elevations and Building Sections Plan marked
A5-01, dated August 16, 2016, as revised, prepared by Partners in
Architecture, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
3. 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;
4. That the issues outlined in the correspondence dated August 3,
2016, from the Assistant City Engineer, including the impact that
the addition might have on the adjacent existing gas main
easement, shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department and/or Engineering Department;
5. 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,
6. 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
unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council does hereby authorize the Livonia
Fire Department to purchase and install a Shadow Box Fence with
Acoustifence to reduce noise levels produced by the generator at Fire
Station #6.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted
it was-
#380-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated September 8, 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 Degenhardt &
Sons, Inc., 2610 Brinbrooke, Troy, Michigan 48084 for performing all work
required in connection with the addition to the existing apparatus
maintenance garage at Fire Station #6, for a total cost not to exceed
$582,642.00,the same having been the lowest qualified bid received and
meets all specifications; further, the Council does hereby authorize an
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expenditure in an amount not to exceed $582,642.00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No. 101-338-976-000 (Capital Outlay- Bld Imprv) for
this purpose.
A correspondence from the Office of the Treasurer, dated September 16,
2016, re: Petition 2016-08-08-10, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
A transaction statement for the BP gas station located at 17151 Middlebelt
Livonia, Michigan, for the period January 1, 2015 to September 19, 2016, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Revised Plans, received October 3, 2016 from N.C. Designers &
Contracting, re: Pages sP-1, SP-2, A-1, A-2, A-3, and C-1, revised September
20, 2016, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Discussion was held in regard to the new data provided to Council regarding
Petition 2016-08-08-10.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#381-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 6, 2016, which transmits
its resolution #08-87-2016, adopted on August 30, 2016, with regard to
Petition 2016-08-08-10, submitted by 6 & Middlebelt Fuel Center, L.L.C.,
in connection with a proposal to renovate the existing BP gas station
located on the northwest corner of Middlebelt and Six Mile Roads (17151
Middlebelt Road), in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole, after the
outstanding water and tax bills due to the City of Livonia have been paid,
for its report and recommendation.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
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On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,810th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8:12 p.m. on October 3, 2016.
Susan M. Nash
City Clerk