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SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,872 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 8, 2019
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Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Jim Jolly, Brandon
Kritzman, Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin, and Laura Toy.
Absent: None.
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#151-19 Resolution by McIntyre and Kritzman, approving the minutes of the 1,871
Regular Meeting of the Council held April 22, 2019.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, Meakin, and Toy.
PRESENT: White and McIntyre.
NAYS: None.
Councilmember Kritzman presented a commendation to Logan Willoughby, who has
achieved the Freedom Award from Trail Life USA as a member of Troop 711, and
congratulated him for his hard work and achievements.
President Toy presented a commendation to the UPS Store located at Five Mile and
Newburgh as continued recognition of small businesses in the community. Eric Ladwig,
owner of UPS Store, was present to accept the award. President Toy also recognized
Pat and Jack Kirksey who were present at the meeting in the audience.
Councilmember Bahr wished his daughter and wife a Happy Birthday and expressed his
love for his family. He also spoke about the recent Fire Ops 101 presentation hosted by
Livonia Fire and stated it was an incredible experience and only gave participants a
glimpse of what public safety is all about.
Councilmember McIntyre echoed the sentiments expressed by Councilmember Bahr
regarding the Fire Ops 101 presentation hosted by Livonia Fire and expressed gratitude
to all first responders. She also acknowledged Councilmember Kritzman for his success
in participating in the Fire Department’s “challenge” at the end of the event.
Councilmember White wished a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers.
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Councilmember Kritzman wished a Happy 8 Birthday to Elizabeth Delany.
Councilmember Meakin offered condolences to the McCann family on their recent loss of
the Honorable James R. McCann. Councilmember Meakin indicated Judge McCann had
the longest years of service at City Hall and began the Community Service Program at
the District Court back in the 1970’s. He indicated the community is better because of all
the hard work and dedication of Judge McCann and asked all keep the McCann family in
their prayers and requested a moment of silence.
Vice President Jolly echoed the condolences and sentiments of Councilmember Meakin
and indicated Judge McCann took great strides in helping launch the careers of others
and was a valued member of the legal community throughout the State of Michigan.
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Councilmember McIntyre expressed condolences to the McCann family on their loss and
indicated the Police Department hosted its annual Memorial Ceremony at Nehasil Park
to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. She encouraged all to attend this annual
event. Councilmember McIntyre also indicated today was “Bike to School Day” at
Stymelski Park and thanked all who helped organize and participated in the event. She
also thanked OHM for writing the grant for the event.
Councilmember Meakin announced there were two City employees who retired in the
month of April: Robert Bernard, Senior Police Sergeant with 28 ½ years with the City;
and Walt Krzekowski, from the Water Department with 30 years. He wished both well in
their retirement.
President Toy indicated she was very impressed with the new training equipment
available for first responders and commended her colleagues for their participation in the
Fire Ops 101 event hosted by Livonia Fire and indicated it was a great experience to
attend.
President Toy announced Public Hearing to be held Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 7:00
p.m. in the Auditorium of City Hall as follows:
Request for establishment of a Commercial Rehabilitation District at
31501 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150, to facilitate the
redevelopment of this property and to establish Commercial
Rehabilitation District No. 4 in the Northeast ¼ of Section 34.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION None.
The following items were received and filed:
Proposed Termination of Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement, prepared by
Law Department, re: rescinding previously approved Storm Water Facilities Agreement
for Day Care Center located at 37550 Seven Mile Road. (CR 104-07)
Communication received from the Department of Law, dated April 24, 2019, re: subject
of appropriate regulations and ordinances with regard to short term housing rentals. (CR
30-19)
Communication received from the Department of Law, dated May 2, 2019, re: HB 4046
(Short-term rentals). (CR 30-19)
Communication received from John W. Woods, DTN Asset Management & Development,
LLC and Josh Suardini, Etkin Management, LLC dated April 30, 2019, re: rezoning
petition for property located at 37640 Seven Mile. (Petition 2019-02-01-02)
Communication from Planning Commission, re: Comprehensive Master Plan. (Petition
2018-09-07-01)
Communication from Community Alliance Credit Union, dated April 26, 2019, containing
updated site plans for facility at 37401 Plymouth Road. (Petition 2019-01-08-03)
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The following resolutions were offered by Jolly and McIntyre:
#152-19 Approving barricade of streets for period of August 5, 2019 through August
9, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day on Van Court for Vacation Bible School.
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#153-19 Approving waiver of Noise Ordinance and request to erect signs for 11
Annual Michigan Fun Fest at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church from May 30, 2019
through June 2, 2019, at Bryant Park, 18000 Merriman Road.
#154-19 Approving appointment of Dillon Breen to Livonia Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority for term to expire November 24, 2021.
#155-19 Approving Specialized Services Agreement with SMART to accept (1) 2019
Ford wheelchair lift-equipped bus for use by Community Transit Program at no cost to
City.
#156-19 Approving purchase of (1) Ford F-550 Dump Truck through State of
Michigan bid pricing for Roads Department.
#157-19 Approving award of bid for water main repair clamps for two year period
from May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2021.
#158-19 Approving expenditure for materials, equipment and labor necessary for
emergency storm sewer repair on Angling Street.
#159-19 Approving amendment of CR 37-19 for 2019 Lane Line Marking Program
(Contract 19-H) to P.K. Contracting, Inc. subsequent to acquisition of R.S. Contracting,
Inc.
#160-19 Approving rescinding of CR 104-07 re: termination of Storm Facilities
Maintenance Agreement for Day Care Center located at 37550 Seven Mile Rod.
#161-19 Approving Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement submitted by
37550 Seven Mile Road, LLC.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin and Toy.
NAYES: None.
#162-19 Motion by Meakin and Bahr, unanimously adopted, referring subject of
appropriate regulations and ordinances re: short term housing rentals to the Law
Department to prepare the necessary Ordinance change.
#163-19 Motion by Meakin and Bahr, unanimously adopted, referring subject of short
term housing rentals to Planning Commission to hold a public hearing.
Kritzman gave First Reading to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 2019-
01-03-01)
#164-19 Motion by Meakin and White, unanimously adopted, referring rezoning
petition submitted by Etkin Management, LLC for property at 37640 Seven Mile Road to
the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the matter. (Petition 2019-02-01-
02)
#165-19 Motion by Jolly and White, unanimously adopted, approving installation of
scene lighting and video camera equipment in Livonia mobile command center from
budgeted funds.
#166-19 Motion by Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving Access
Authorization Agreement with 123.net to allow installation of dedicated 911 line to service
the Police Department to be placed inside existing 2-inch conduit crossing I-96 that is
owned and maintained by the City.
#167-19 Motion by McIntyre and Jolly, unanimously adopted, suspending the rules
of order to allow additional item to be considered by Council.
#168-19 Motion by Kritzman and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving site plan
petition submitted by Community Alliance Credit Union for property at 37401 Plymouth
Road, subject to conditions. (Petition 2019-01-08-03)
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION None.
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By Jolly and Bahr, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,872 Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia at 7:58 p.m. on May 8, 2019.
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.