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CITY OF LIVONIA – CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD AUGUST 21, 2017
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President McIntyre. Present: Jim
Jolly, Cathy White, Scott Bahr, Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Miller
Brosnan, and Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don Knapp,
City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and
Economic Development; Curtis Caid, Chief of Police; Jerome Hanna, Director of
Inspection; Doug Moore, Superintendent, Public Service; and Dennis Wright, Mayor.
Brosnan wished her son, Rory, a Happy Birthday.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None
1. BLOCK PARTY: Rebecca Drzewicki, re: to be held Saturday, September 23,
2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Parklane Street between Clarita and
Margareta, with a rain date of Sunday, September 24, 2017.
Rebecca Drzewicki, addressed Council and presented her request to close
Parklane between Clarita and Margareta for a block party on September 23,
2017.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
2. BLOCK PARTY: Amanda Duke, re: to be held Saturday, September 9, 2017,
from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from 17200 Louise to 17223 Louise, with no rain date
requested.
Amanda Duke, addressed Council and presented her request to close Louise
between 17200 and 17223 Louise for a block party.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
3. REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Fabio Cervi, Cervi
Construction, re: for the single-family home to be constructed at 20290 Fremont.
Fabio Cervi, 12419 Stark Road, addressed Council and presented his request to
waive the sidewalk requirement in front of the single-family home to be
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constructed at 20290 Fremont. He stated there are no other sidewalks on the
street and the request is consistent with the neighborhood.
Vice-President Kritzman noted that Engineering had no object to the request.
Vice-President Kritzman offered the approving resolution for the Consent
Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
4. REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Fabio Cervi, Cervi
Construction, re: for the single-family home to be constructed at 20290 Hugh.
Fabio Cervi, 12419 Stark Road, addressed Council and presented his request to
waive the sidewalk requirement in front of the single-family home to be
constructed at 20290 Hugh. He stated there are no other sidewalks on the street
and the request is consistent with the neighborhood.
Vice-President Kritzman noted that Engineering had no object to the request.
Vice-President Kritzman offered the approving resolution for the Consent
Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
5. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE LIVONIA LIEUTENANTS AND SERGEANTS
ASSOCIATION TENTATIVE AGREEMENT: Civil Service Department, re: for
the period of December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2020.
Greg Schultz, Attorney, Schultz and Young, PC, addressed Council. He noted
Representatives of the City and the Livonia Lieutenants and Sergeants
Association (LLSA) reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract that
is effective from December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2020. Since the
parties reached the tentative agreement, LLSA members have ratified the
agreement and Civil Service Commission has approved the agreement meaning
that all that is needed for formal ratification is City Council approval. He
described the major highlights of the agreements.
White commended all those involved in the negotiations on reading an
agreement in a timely manner. She asked Schultz if the bonuses for the top 5
candidates was something new. Schultz replied that was in place previously for
those that make the Sergeants List but not everyone gets those promotions and
it is a lot of work to go through that process. It is limited to the top 5 candidates.
White said that was a nice way of recognizing those individuals for their hard
work studying to better themselves and their career. She also commended the
Human Resources Director and all those involved in implementing a voluntary
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employee benefit program that allows employees to voluntarily purchase
additional benefit coverage.
Bahr also commended all those involved in negotiations for reaching an
agreement in a timely manner. He asked if item #9 in Mr. Schultz’ memo letter to
the Civil Service Commission dated August 11, 2017, was something new.
Schultz replied it could be argued whether it is new. Basically, some new
language was added to clarify the benefit of health care provided at the time of
retirement for employees who retire after the date of ratification. Bahr asked
Schultz about item #14 in the same letter. He asked what it was for. Schultz said
it’s something that has been in the contract and every 2 or 3 contracts they ask
for another $50. It is a relatively minor item.
Brosnan asked which items they spent the most time on that would help to retain
the talent that the City currently has. She said it would appear to her that item #5
had some of that baked into it as well as improving the merit compensation. In
addition to that she looked at item #19 as a possible area. Schultz replied that
was correct and he added that another was the $200 to $250 maximum cost for
health insurance in retirement which will not even go into effect until the last day
of this contract. Brosnan noted that it’s her understanding that Mr. Schultz also
negotiates for other communities and she asked him how well positioned is
Livonia as far as being competitive with other communities. He replied that he
thinks Livonia is very competitive.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Jolly commended Mr. Schultz and all those involved in the negotiating of this
agreement. He said he thinks it is a good agreement. Jolly asked for clarification
on item #20 in Mr. Schultz’ letter to the Civil Service Commission dated August
11, 2017. Schultz said the matter of relatives working together in the Public
Safety Departments was touched upon. It was noted that it warranted further
discussion so it was left as an open item to move on with the contract.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
6. REQUEST TO APPROVE POLICE COMMAND SALARY AND BENEFIT
CHANGES: Civil Service Department, re: for the period of December 1, 2017
through November 30, 2020.
Greg Schultz, Attorney, Schultz and Young, PC, addressed Council. He said it is
basically passing any changes onto the Command Staff.
Brosnan said it was noted that two resolutions would be required. She asked Don
Knapp. City Attorney, to explain what the two resolutions are going to be. Don
Knapp, City Attorney, said in addition to the compensation there were some
additional benefits that Command Staff had asked for relative to if they were
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called to report for duty to react to a situation that they would have some
coverage afforded to them by the City with the approval of the Mayor and the
head of the Law Department.
White pointed out the two different resolutions from the Civil Service Commission
relating to this item.
President McIntyre said it’s her understanding that Part A extends to the
Command Staff all the items that are in the LLS&A Contract and then Part B is
for some additional items relating to salary and benefits for the Command Staff.
She recognized Chief Caid for elaboration on the additional items in Part B.
Police Chief Curtis Caid addressed Council. He said President McIntyre was
correct, Part A does mirror the LLS&A Contract. Part B has three additional
items. Those are as follows:
1) Removal of first Salary Steps. Removal of first salary step for Police Captain
and Deputy Police Chief. Additionally, removal of steps one through four for the
position of Police Chief.
Currently, the position of Chief of Police has six salary steps, with the first two
steps being less than the salary of Deputy Police Chief. Obviously, this is not
logical. If approved, there would be one salary for all ranks, thus being consistent
with the ratified LLSA agreement and maintaining a salary separation between
ranks.
2) Legal representation. With the exception of police command, all sworn
members of the Livonia Police Department, through their respective labor
groups, receive legal representation for their involvement in incidents that would
require the review of a prosecutor's office. An example of such an incident is a
use of force situation.
He is requesting the following language be adopted as part of this agreement:
"In the event that a member of the police command is under criminal
investigation or a defendant in a criminal prosecution because of his or her
involvement in a matter that is or was within the scope of his or her employment
and the good faith performance in his or her duties as a law enforcement officer
and/or a command officer of the Livonia Police Department, subject to the
approval of the Mayor and the City Attorney, he or she will have immediate
access of an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 to retain an attorney(s) to
represent him or her. The decision by the Mayor and the City Attorney to
authorize funds for legal representation will be assessed at each step of the
criminal justice process, including but not limited to investigation, arraignment,
probable cause conference, and preliminary examination. Additional funds may
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be appropriated by the City Council upon the recommendation of the Mayor and
City Attorney."
3) Administrative Increment. The specifics of this benefit have not been
addressed since May 28, 1996. · Currently, the administrative increment for
Captain is 8.8% over the merit compensation for Lieutenant. Deputy Chief is
4.4% over the benefit of Captain. Chief of Police is 11.9% over the benefit of
Deputy Chief. He is requesting the percentages of the administrative increment
be modified to 20% for each of the above positions. If approved, this modification
would result in an increase of $7,358.00 spread over the five command positions.
Considering that the existing formula has been in place for 21 years, he feels that
this increase is very reasonable.
Jolly asked Knapp for clarification on Item 2 regarding the decision by the Mayor
and the City Attorney to authorize funds for legal representation to be assessed
at each step of the criminal justice process, He said that sort of negates the
immediate access to the funds. Knapp replied the language was developed after
discussions he had with Chief Caid and said they were both comfortable with the
language.
Brosnan offered the approving resolutions for both Part A and Part B for the
Regular Agenda.
Brosnan said she would like to see the language of the proposed resolutions
prior to voting on them.
Vice-President Kritzman said he doesn’t understand Item 3 of Part B the way that
it is written and asked for clarification. Chief Caid replied explaining the
percentages of the administrative increments over the merit compensation for
Lieutenant. Vice-President Kritzman thanked Chief Caid for the clarification, he
was missing the word merit when reading the paragraph. He said that makes
much more sense.
DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING - PART A REGULAR
2) APPROVING – PART B
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 2017 FORD F150
4X4 PICK-UP TRUCK THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BID PROCESS:
Inspection Department, re: to be used by the Inspection Department, from
budgeted funds.
Jerome Hanna, Director of Inspection, addressed Council and presented his
request to purchase one (1) 2017 Ford F150 4x4 pick-up truck for the Inspection
Department as a multi-purpose vehicle to be utilized for purposes that are not
suitable for the Escape vehicles in the department.
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Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) SKID STEER
LOADER (246D) THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BID PROCESS:
Public Service Division, re: to be used by the Roads Section, from budgeted
funds.
Doug Moore, Superintendent, Public Service Division, addressed Council and
presented his request. The 2016-2017 approved capital outlay budget includes
the purchase of one (1) Skid Steer Loader for use by the Roads Section of the
Department of Public Works.
Arrangements were made to incorporate the new vehicle purchase through the
MI Deal Contract (No. 07187700084) an extended purchasing program made
available to local governments through the State of Michigan. The bid this year
was awarded to Michigan CAT, 24800 Novi Road, Novi, Ml48375.
1. One (1) Skid Steer Loader (2460) With Trailer for the Roads Section of the
Department of Public Works.
Bid price Total
2017 Skid Steer Loader 2460 $48,398.00
Bit, Auger, 36" $ 1,250.00
Auger A19B $ 2,416.00
Cold Planer PC305B $15,909.00
Maintenance Agreement 48 mo./2000 SMU $ 1,130.00
Net Purchase Price $69.103.00
It is the recommendation of the Public Service Division that Council authorize the
purchase of One Skid Steer Loader 2460 with auger bits, cold planer and
maintenance agreement for the Roads Section of the Department of Public
Works from Michigan CAT, 24800 Novi Road, Novi, Ml 48375 in the amount of
$69,103.00 from funds already approved in the Capital Outlay budget fund. The
existing unit will be disposed of through the auction process.
White offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Meakin asked Moore if there was any resale value to the old equipment. Moore
replied they will auction it off, he said it wasn’t worth trading in. Meakin asked if
the parts were salvageable. Moore replied no, indicating they were specialized.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
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9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) ELGIN EAGLE
STREET SWEEPER THROUGH THE NATIONAL IPA BID PROCESS
THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN: Public Service Division, re: to be used
by the Roads Section, from budgeted funds.
Doug Moore, Superintendent, Public Service Division, addressed Council and
presented his request. The 2016-2017 approved capital outlay budget includes
the purchase of one (1) Street Sweeper for use by the Roads Section of the
Department of Public Works.
Arrangements were made to incorporate the new vehicle purchase through the
National IPA bid process (Contract #RH-16-045), an extended purchasing
program made available to local governments through the State of Michigan. The
bid this year was awarded to Bell Equipment Company, 78 Northpointe Drive,
Lake Orion, Ml 48359.
1. One (1) Elgin Eagle Street Sweeper for the Roads Section of the Department
of Public Works.
Bid price Total
Elgin Eagle Street Sweeper $276,578.40
Less Trade in -$ 20,000.00
Net Purchase Price $256,578.40
The vehicle will not increase our fleet~ Street Sweeper #102 will be "bought
back" by the dealer, Bell Equipment, for a credit of $20,000.00 towards the new
one.
It is the recommendation of the Public Service Division that Council authorize the
purchase of One (1) Elgin Eagle Street Sweeper for the Roads Section of the
Department of Public Works from Bell Equipment Company, 78 North Pointe
Drive, Lake Orion, Ml 48359 in the amount of $256,578.40 from funds already
approved in the Capital Outlay Budget Refuse Fund.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Jolly asked Moore to explain what the City’s practice is with sweeping the streets.
He said his recent observation concluded that the street sweeping was not done
by City employees. Moore explained it is not done by City employees. He said
they have 2 contracts in place and sweeping is done during the season, typically
spring, summer, Labor Day and after the final leaf pick-up. It is done by 2
separate contractors. Jolly asked how this vehicle will be used. Moore said it will
be used strictly by Roads personnel. Jolly asked under what circumstances.
Moore replied it depends on the situation. He said mostly for sweeping and
maintaining the industrial roads. Glendale Avenue for example where Mid-
Michigan yard is located. He said after water main breaks are repaired. He said if
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there was a spill on the road and they needed to put down kitty litter, they would
go out and sweep that up. Jolly thanked Moore for the explanation.
Bahr asked Moore what the life expectancy of this vehicle would be. Moore
replied after seven years if it is maintained properly Bell Equipment Company
would buy it back for approximately $80,000 if it meets all their requirements. He
said he would love to say in seven years they can take advantage of that option,
but the current unit is eleven years old and they were not able to do that because
of the financial issues the City experienced several years ago, Bahr asked if that
has been a hardship and has the City been lucky. Moore said it’s a hardship in
that they become dependent on contracted services. Right now, the current unit
goes out and it might work for 5 or 10 minutes.
Vice-President Kritzman said he is in support of the purchase; however, he had
made some notes regarding special incidences like car accidents. He recalled
hearing a car accident while living at his old house. He watched the cleanup of
the accident but glass sat in the street there for a long time. He wondered if there
was any practice in place where a report is filled out and DPW is contacted
regarding the cleanup after an accident. Police Chief Caid said the wrecker
company, Livonia Towing, is supposed to remove the debris. He noted that glass
from automobiles involved in crashes crumble and there are small pieces that are
hard to get up. He added that it is a more difficult task to get the County out to
sweep that up if it is a County road. He said they do their best with the contractor.
Vice-President Kritzman said an automated reporting of the need for sweeping or
cleanup would be helpful. He said with GIS mapping that is one of the features
that he has been seeing a little bit more of, tying a GIS location to an incident.
Police Chief Caid said currently they do not have anything like that in place. Vice-
President Kritzman said perhaps that is something they can explore in another
manner.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
10. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) VORTEQ
TRAILER TMA TRUCK MOUNTED ATTENUATOR (TL-3) THROUGH THE
STATE OF MICHIGAN BID PROCESS: Public Service Division, re: to be used
by the Roads Section, from budgeted funds.
Doug Moore, Superintendent, Public Service Division, addressed Council and
presented his request. The 2016-2017 approved capital outlay budget includes
the purchase of one (1) Vorteq Trailer TMA Truck Mounted Attenuator (TL-3) for
use by the Roads Section of the Department of Public Works. Arrangements
were made to incorporate the new vehicle purchase through the State of
Michigan MDOT Contract (No 591 87700077), an extended purchasing program
made available to local governments through the State of Michigan. The bid this
year was awarded to Carrier & Gable, Inc. 24110 Research Dr., Farmington Hills,
Ml 48335.
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1. One (1} Vorteq Trailer TMA Truck Mounted Attenuator (TL-3} for the Roads
Section of the Department of Public Works.
Bid price Total
2017 Vorteq Trailer TMA Truck
Mounted Attenuator (TL-3) $19,292.35
It is the recommendation of the Public Service Division that Council authorize the
purchase of one (1) 2017 Vorteq Trailer TMA Truck Mounted Attenuator (TL-3)
for the Roads Section of the Department of Public Works from Carrier & Gable,
Inc. 24110 Research Dr., Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 in the amount of
$19,292.35 from funds already approved in the Capital Outlay Budget Fund.
Brosnan commented on the good work the road crews do and said her son was
fortunate to work with them this summer and she enjoyed the stories he had
brought home regarding the road crews and the excellent work they did.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) CATERPILLAR
COMPACTOR (CB24B) WITH TOWMASTER (T-12DT) TRAILER THROUGH
THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BID PROCESS: Public Service Division, re: to be
used by the Roads Section, from budgeted funds.
Doug Moore, Superintendent, Public Service Division, addressed Council and
presented his request. The 2016-2017 approved capital outlay budget includes
the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar Compactor (CB24B) with Towmaster T-12DT
Trailer for use by the Roads Section of the Department of Public Works.
Arrangements were made to incorporate the new vehicle purchase through the
MI Deal Contract (No. 071 87700084) an extended purchasing program made
available to local governments through the State of Michigan. The bid this year
was awarded to Michigan CAT, 24800 Novi Road, Novi, Ml48375.
1. One (1) Caterpillar Compactor (CB248) for the Roads Section of the
Department of Public Works.
Bid price Total
2017 Caterpillar Compactor (CB248) $42,700.00
Maintenance Agreement 48 mth/2000 SMU $ 1,103.00
Towmaster T-12DT Trailer $ 8,899.50
Net Purchase Price $52.702.50
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It is the recommendation of the Public Service Division that Council authorize the
purchase of One Caterpillar Compactor (CB248) with Towmaster T-12DT Trailer
and maintenance agreement for the Roads Section of the Department of Public
Works from Michigan CAT, 24800 Novi Road, Novi, Ml 48375 in the amount of
$52,702.50. Also, the funds were already approved in the capital outlay budget
Fund
This is a replacement vehicle and will not increase our fleet. The replaced vehicle
will be disposed of thru the auction process (MITN or commercial auction).
Jolly offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 2017 FORD
TRANSIT 250 CARGO VAN THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BID
PROCESS: Public Service Division, re: to be used by the Water Maintenance
Section, from budgeted funds.
Doug Moore, Superintendent, Public Service Division, addressed Council and
presented his request. The 2016-2017 approved capital outlay budget includes
the purchase of one (1) Transit Van for the Water Maintenance Section of the
Department of Public Works. Arrangements were made to incorporate the new
vehicle purchase through the State bid process (Contract No. 07181300009) an
extended purchasing program made available to local governments through the
State of Michigan, and the Macomb County Contract #71-15 bid. The cost for this
van is $29,941.00.
The State bid this year was awarded to Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street,
Owosso, Michigan 48867 through MI-Deal, contract# 07181300009 which meets
our finance ordinance requirements. The upfitting will be supplied by Truck and
Trailer Specialties, 1200 Victory Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843, based on their
quote to the City of Rochester Hills awarded bid of November 2013 No. RFP-RH-
13-030.
1. One (1 l 2017 Ford Transit 250 Cargo Van. This vehicle will be assigned to
the Water & Sewer Section of the Department of Public Works. Upfitting to
include safety lighting, protection covers for AC/Heater units, Weather Guard
van storage, electrical package, mobile computer mount stand, underhood air
compressor, hose reel, storage tubes for T-handle tool and other
miscellaneous items listed on their quote.
Bid price $29,941.00
Outfitting $14,332.00
Total Cost $44,273.00
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The recommendation from the Fleet Manager as well as the backup
documentation has been provided to Council for its review.
The van will not increase our fleet, it is a replacement vehicle. The replaced
vehicle will be disposed of thru the auction process (MITN or commercial
auction).
It is the recommendation of the Public Service Division that Council proceed as
follows:
1. Authorize the purchase of one (1) 2017 Ford Transit Cargo Van from
Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867, totaling
$29,941.00
2. Authorize the outfitting of the van by Truck and Trailer Specialties, 1200
Victory Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843in the amount of $14,332.00.
3. Lastly, allow the Director of Public Works to approve minor adjustments as it
becomes necessary.
Funds for this purchase have been approved in the capital outlay budget for
Water and Sewer Account.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
13. AWARD OF BID: Public Service Division, re: for replacement and installation of
a new irrigation system at Ford Field, from budgeted funds.
Doug Moore, Superintendent, Public Service Division, addressed Council and
presented his request. The Public Service Division has taken bids for
Replacement and installation of a new irrigation system at Ford Field in
accordance with the requirements of the Finance Ordinance, and the 2017
approved Capital Outlay budget.
Specifications were prepared by the Public Service Division, and an
advertisement for bid was placed in the June 29, 2017 edition of the Livonia
Observer. Bid invitations were also placed on the Michigan Inter-Governmental
Trade Network (MITN). The following three (3) bids were received, and opened in
the presence of the Bid Committee at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017:
Marc Dutton Irrigation $22,200.00
D&B Landscaping $44,994.00
Outdoor Accents $63,950.00
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The current system is a hydraulic system, installed in the mid-1970's. It is in poor
shape. Many zones do not work properly because of cut return feeds from zones
to the pump station. The new system is state-of-the-art and will save the City
considerably in water costs as compared to the old system
They have investigated low bidder and found them capable of performing the
work required under this contract It is the recommendation of the Public Service
Division that Council proceed as follows:
1. Award a contract to the low bidder, Marc Dutton Irrigation, Inc., 4420
Hatchery Road, Waterford, Ml 48239, in the amount of $22,200.00 for
completing all work required in connection with the replacement and
installation of a new irrigation system at Ford Field from monies approved for
the 2016-2017 Capital Outlay Fund.
2. Accept the price bid of the next bidder, D&B Landscaping, Inc., 13222
Merriman Road, Livonia, Ml 48150, for $44,994.00 in the event the low
qualified bidder is unable to complete the project.
Meakin asked Moore if the City has done business with Marc Dutton Irrigation in
the past. Moore replied he was not sure but said the name is familiar to him. He
thinks they may have previously done some work at Greenmead before his time
here with the City. Meakin asked if they submitted references. Moore replied no
indicating that it was not requested. He said he knows they have been in
business for a long time and he has seen them around doing work. Meakin asked
Moore if he had any concerns at all that their bid was quite a bit lower than the
other bids. Moore replied no and said he believes the other companies that bid
may have more overhead involved in their operations.
Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Jolly asked Moore if this is an improvement to Ford Field that will result in the
grass in the park. Moore said it’s just diamonds 1 and 2, replacing what currently
exists there.
Vice-President Kritzman also expressed some concern over the large difference
in bids. He asked if anyone with the City has investigated the abilities of Marc
Dutton Irrigation. Moore replied no. He added that he recalled that they were the
installer of the Greenmead Soccer Project back in about 2001. He’s not aware of
any issues the City may have had at that time with that project.
Vice-President Kritzman suggested this be placed on the Regular Agenda and
perhaps do a little investigation as to their abilities and whether there were any
issues on the Greenmead Soccer Project. Meakin amended his approving
resolution to be placed on the Regular Agenda.
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DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
14. REQUEST TO EXTEND CONTRACT WITH BRENDEL'S SEPTIC TANK
SERVICE, LLC: Public Service Division, re: to provide portable toilet service
through the 2020 season at the unit prices agreed upon in October 2014 with a
price freeze for the next three years. (CR 291-14, CR 389-11, CR 348-10, CR
403-09, CR 493-09, CR 553-07 and CR 165-07)
Doug Moore, Superintendent, Public Service Division, addressed Council and
presented his request. On October 6, 2014, City Council adopted Resolution No.
291-14 which extended the contract with Brendel's Septic Tank Service, LLC, for
three years for year-round, seasonal use and special events portable toilet
service, expiring in 2017. At that time, Brendel's had agreed to reduce the
monthly rental of the handicap units $5.00 per unit and hold the price of all other
units and freezing the pricing for three (3) years (through the 2017 season). Once
again, Brendel's has offered a price freeze for the next three years, which would
last through the 2020 season. This contractor has provided excellent service for
the last eleven years and has been very responsive in meeting the needs of the
Department.
It is the recommendation of the Public Service Division that Council approve a
three-year extension of the contract with Brendel's Septic Tank Service, LLC,
9481 Highland Road, White Lake, Michigan 48386, to provide portable toilet
service through the 2020 season at the unit prices bid in their proposal, dated
June 10, 2017 at an estimated total annual cost of $34,900.00. No additional
appropriation is required since funds have been budgeted for in the proposed
budget for the Municipal Refuse Fund for this purpose. Future budgets shall
reflect this contractual obligation.
Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
15. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED: Department of Law, re: to amend Chapter 20 (Public Lands), of
Title 12, Section 110, to clarify the requirement relative to pets on leashes at City
parks to ensure that the Code of Ordinances does not prohibit conduct
authorized in the dog park.
Don Knapp, City Attorney, addressed Council and presented the request of this
item and the next item together. He said as Council is aware they previously
approved the creation of a new dog park at Bicentennial Park. The dog park itself
is effectively an enclosed, fenced in area where dogs are permitted to roam free
and in order to ensure that there is no conflict with people who are bringing dogs
to the dog park and our current ordinances, it is necessary to make some
changes to alleviate conflicting language in the ordinances.
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White offered the approving resolution for First Reading for the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING - FIRST READING REGULAR
16. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED: Department of Law, re: to amend Chapter 4 (Dogs), of Title 6,
Section 040, to clarify the requirement relative to pets on leashes at City parks to
ensure that the Code of Ordinances does not prohibit conduct authorized in the
dog park.
This was addressed during Mr. Knapp’s presentation on the previous item.
Bahr commended the nice job that has been done clearing out the brush but
leaving a lot of the trees. He said it has been enhanced nicely and it looks
fantastic.
Bahr offered the approving resolution for First Reading for the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING - FIRST READING REGULAR
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Jolly commended Knapp and his office on updating the ordinances over the past few
years. He said he thinks it would be beneficial to communicate the changes to the
citizens and public in Lehman’s terms so that they are aware of the changes and
understand them. Perhaps a section of the City Newsletter. Knapp said he would be
happy to pass that suggestion along to the Mayor and Community Resources who
oversees the publication of the City Newsletter.
Meakin wished Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Ted Davis, a speedy recovery
from his recent surgery.
Tammy Earl, 28980 Morlock Street, addressed Council regarding some traffic issues in
front of her home and recent increase in crime on her street, including an employee of
the nursing home down the street smoking marihuana on his break. President McIntyre
thanked her for bringing her concerns to Council and said Administration will check into
the matter and get back to her.
As there were no further questions or comments, President McIntyre adjourned the
Study Session at 9:10 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017.
DATED: August 31, 2017 SUSAN M. NASH
CITY CLERK