HomeMy WebLinkAboutS07012024 MinutesCITY OF LIVONIA – CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 2024
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Council President McCullough. Present: Rob Donovic, Carrie Budzinski, Scott Morgan, Jim Jolly, Laura Toy, Vice President Martha Ptashnik,
and President McCullough. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Eric Goldstein, Assistant City Attorney; Lori L. Miller, City Clerk; Mark Taormina, Planning and Economic Development Director; and Todd Zilincik,
City Engineer.
Councilmember Donovic led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no Audience Communication.
President McCullough wished his daughter, Harper, a happy belated 10th birthday.
NEW BUSINESS
BLOCK PARTY: Allison Adams, re: to be held Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on Flamingo Blvd. between Clarita Avenue and Pickford Street, with a rain date of Saturday,
July 27, 2024.
A representative of Allison Adamspresented the request to Council.
Councilmember Jolly offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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BLOCK PARTY: Alex Quint, re: to be held Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Fairfield Street between Plymouth Road and Orangelawn Street.
Alex Quint presented the request to Council.
Vice President Ptashnik offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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BLOCK PARTY: Margaret McGrane, re: to be held Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Rayburn Street, between Williams Street and Levan Road.
Margaret McGrane presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Morgan offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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REQUEST TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONTRACT THROUGH THE QUALIFICATION BASED SELECTION (QBS) PROCESS WITH OHM ADVISORS AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE: Department of Public Works,
re: for the hydro-excavation of water service lines, from budgeted funds, to be reimbursed from the Drinking Water Asset Management (DWAM) Grant. (CR 311-22)
Ryan Ferrell, Superintendent of Public Works, presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Toy asked when the work must be completed and how much money there is. Mr. Ferrell indicated there is $425,000 and it must be completed by October 16, 2024.
Councilmember Donovic asked how many homes will be examined this year. Mr. Ferrell indicated there will be 140 homes in Section 1 and all restoration work will be done this year.
Councilmember Budzinski verified the number of homes not yet restored are on a list to be done and verified there is no charge to residents when lines are changed.
Councilmember Jolly asked how the lines are checked and if there was a time when lead was discontinued, and copper began being used. Mr. Ferrell said there are 3 check points, and they
can identify lead by physically looking at pipes. The ban on lead pipes went into effect in 1986.
Councilmember Donovic asked who will be doing inspections. Mr. Ferrell indicated OHM and Dukes UIS will do inspections and lead lines will be replaced with copper.
Vice President Ptashnik offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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REQUEST TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT: Department of Public Works, Sewer Division, re: for biannual fat, oil and grease (FOG) inspections, from budgeted funds.
Ryan Ferrell, Superintendent of Public Works, presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Donovic verified that spending this money helps save money because problems can be identified and addressed before costly repairs are needed. He also asked if all cities
have the FOG program. Mr. Ferrell indicated we are one of the first cities to do this and explained the inspection process. DPW plans to inspect 280 licensed businesses bi-annually.
Councilmember Toy verified small restaurants inside of gas stations are being inspected as well.
Councilmember Morgan offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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REQUEST TO ACCEPT STORM WATER FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: Engineering Division, re: from Aristeo Construction, Inc., in conjunction with the construction of a storm drain system
that provide adequate drainage for property located at 12822 Stark Road in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 28.
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Toy offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS: Engineering Division, re: to assure the installation of public improvements at Sunset View Site Condominium, located on the
west side of Sunset Avenue, between Eight Mile Road and Kenwood Court in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2 (CR 379-23)
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council.
Councilmember Morgan offered an approving motion for the Consent Agenda.
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AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
For the Regular Meeting of July15, 2024. LORI L. MILLER, CITY CLERK