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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2018-02-12 nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,842 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 12, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin, Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman, and Laura Toy. Absent: Scott Bahr. #37-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving the st minutes of the 1,841 Regular Meeting of the Council held on January 29, 2018. President Toy announced there is new data on Items 15, 17 and 18; also, there is an X- Item that will be discussed following tonight’s Agenda. She noted that item #17 has been withdrawn. President Toy announced the passing of Lillian McCann and Congressman Joe Knollenberg and asked for a few moments of silence. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Meakin presented a commendation to Jim Crowley for his outstanding service shoveling snow for seniors and the disabled in the community. Wayne County Commissioner Dianne Webb and Terry Marecki also recognized Jim Crowley for his service to the community and presented him with gift as a token of appreciation on behalf of the City Council and elected officials and the Wayne County Commission. State Representative Laura Cox also acknowledged Jim Crowley for his kind service to the community, he set an excellent example for others with his good deed. Eric Henzi, 38900 Lyndon, lifelong friend of Jim Crowley, said Jim Crowley is a true hero that leads by example. He said he is proud to be his friend. Mayor Dennis Wright thanked Jim Crowley for his kindness to the seniors and disabled of the community. Donna Law, a resident of Dearborn Heights, noted that Jim Crowley has also helped her and her 90-year old father who is a disabled WWII veteran. She also noted her animal rescue is sponsoring a donation tin for Jim Crowley at an auto clinic at Ann Arbor Trail and Telegraph. City Councilmembers thanked Jim Crowley for his kind service to the community. Jim Cowley spoke about his background and the people who influenced him to be the person he is today. He thanked everyone for honoring him. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,842REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 12, 2018 Councilmember Meakin announced the recent retirees from the City, Maurine Leonard, Program Supervisor in the Finance Department with 28 years of service; and Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead with 27 years of service. He thanked them for their years of service to the City. The following items were received and filed: Communication received from the Office of the Treasurer, dated February 6, 2018, re: 16147 Henry Ruff. (CR 271-17) Communications received from the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated February 5, 2018, re: 16147 Henry Ruff. (CR 271-17) Communication received from the Planning Commission, dated February 6, 2018, re: 29023 Eight Mile Road. (Pet. 2017-10-01-06) A petition opposing the request of Southwest Housing Solutions’ to rezone property at 29023 Eight Mile Road. (Pet. 2017-10-01-06) Communication from Steve Gabrys, Director of Real Estate Development for Southwest Housing Solutions, dated January 25, 2018, re: 29023 Eight Mile Road (Pet. 2017-10-01- 06) Communication received from Trey Brice, Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss, dated October 12, 2017, re: additional information on Petition 2017-10-01-07. Communication received from Trey Brice, Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss, dated February 9, 2018, re: Petition 2017-10-01-07. The following resolutions were offered by Kritzman and Jolly: #38-18 Confirming the reappointment of Jacob Ghannam to the Livonia Board of Ethics for a three-year term, which will expire on March 1, 2021. #39-18 Approving an hourly wage increase for the classification of Police Reserve Officers from $10.00 per hour to $12.50 per hour. #40-18 Approving an hourly wage increase for the classification of School Crossing Guard from $9.00 per hour to $10.25 per hour. #41-18 Authorizing skate park repairs at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center utilizing the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) program which was awarded to ARC American Ramp Company, 601 McKinley, Joplin, MO 64801 (under Contract No. 022113- ARC), in the amount of $23,365.64, for completing all work in connection with replacing the decking on the skate features, e.g., the ramps, due to normal wear and tear on the park. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,842REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 12, 2018 #42-18 Approving increases in greens fees for Fox Creek, Idyl Wyld, and Whispering Willows Golf Courses, effective with the opening of the 2018 season. #43-18 Approving increases in cart fees for Fox Creek, and Whispering Willows Golf Courses, effective with the opening of the 2018 season. #44-18 Accepting the low bids of various items of clothing for the 2018 and 2019 departmental needs. #45-18 Accepting the low bid for patio replacement outside George Murphy’s at Fox Creek Golf Course, from budgeted funds. #46-18 Accepting the low bid for the Universal Playground at Rotary Park, from budgeted funds. #47-18 Accepting the low bid for the cooling tower repairs to be done under the existing HVAC contract at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, from budgeted funds. #48-18 Approving Amendment No. 1 to Sublease and Health Services Agreement between the City of Livonia and Trinity Health Michigan d/b/a St. Mary Mercy Livonia, to renovate and change room inside the facility, as well as extend the term of the lease until March 31, 2026. #49-18 Referring the subject of Exploring Additional Opportunities to A Promote Healthy Livonia to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. #50-18 Advising the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer site plans and further, that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance (at no expense to the County) of the storm sewer within the property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, between Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road in the S.W. ¼ of Section 13; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm sewer construction; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the maintenance agreement on behalf of the City. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman and Toy NAYS: None. #51-18 Resolution by Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving Petition 2017-09-01-05, for preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,842REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 12, 2018 Kritzman gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 090 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 42 (INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GREASE INTERCEPTORS; DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman and Toy NAYS: None. #52-18 Resolution by Kritzman and Meakin, unanimously adopted, denying the sale to Jeff Zajac, 10488 Morning Light Court, South Lyon, MI 48178. #53-18 Resolution by White and Meakin, unanimously adopted, indicating its informal approval of the proposed program and tentative budget for the 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and does further authorize the Housing Commission to conduct a second public hearing on this matter for public comment and to thereafter prepare a final program and budget for submission to the City Council. President Toy passed the gavel at 7:35 p.m. to speak on the following item. #54-18 Resolution by Jolly and White, approving Petition 2017-10-01-07, submitted by Feldman Automotive, Inc., to rezone the rear portion of the property located at 33850 Plymouth Road, subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: White, McIntyre, Toy, and Jolly NAYS: Meakin, and Kritzman. President Toy resumed the gavel at 7:43 p.m. #55-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement, for a public utility easement in connection with the development of a new water main constructed at 28151 Schoolcraft Road. #56-18 Resolution by White and Jolly, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement, for a public utility easement in connection with the development of a new sanitary sewer constructed at 28151 Schoolcraft Road. #57-18 Resolution by Kritzman and White, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement, for a public utility easement in connection with the development of a new sanitary sewer constructed at 28101 Schoolcraft Road. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,842REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 12, 2018 #58-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement, for a variable width public utility easement in connection with the development of a new storm sewer constructed at 11853 Adams Court. #59-18 Resolution by White and Jolly, unanimously adopted, suspending the rules for procedure as outlined in CR 574-82 to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda. #60-18 Resolution by McIntyre and White, unanimously adopted, refer the subject of communication and social media to the Economic and Development, Strategic Planning and Technology Committee for its report and recommendation. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Ian Lovett, 27637 Pembroke, addressed Council about the issue of potholes in the road and the damage his tires sustained. By Jolly and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,842nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 7:52 p.m. on February 12, 2018. SUSAN M. NASH 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.