HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2007-02-28 36100
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
SEVENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2007
On February 28, 2007, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the
President of the Council at 8 00 p m. Councilmember Robinson led the meeting with
the Pledge of Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Thomas Robinson, Gerald
Taylor, Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, Joe Laura, and James
McCann Absent; None
Elected and appointed officials present: Mayor Jack Engebretson,
Robert Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City
Attorney; Val Vandersloot, City Clerk, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs,
Robert Biga, Human Resources Director; Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of
Parks & Recreation, Peter Kunst, Director of Public Safety; Robert Stevenson, Chief
of Police, Mark Johnson, Parks & Recreation Commission, Laura Cox, Wayne
County Commissioner; and Robert Ficano, Wayne County Executive
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Taylor, it was
#60-07 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,578th Regular
Meeting of the Council held February 14, 2007 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura and
McCann
NAYS None
PRESENT Taylor
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The President declared the resolution adopted
Mayor Engebretson was present to announce that three (3) awards
had been received from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association The Livonia
Parks & Recreation Fall Brochure received the State Marketing Award A plaque
was presented to the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, Karen Kapchonick.
The Mayor then announced that the Livonia Anniversary Committee (SPREE) had
received a 2006 Michigan Recreation and Park Association Community Service
Award He presented a plaque to Livonia Anniversary Committee President Richard
Skaggs Bill Fried and Ken Rogman of SPREE were also present. Wayne County
Commissioner Laura Cox and Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano also presented
a commendation to SPREE on behalf of Wayne County Lastly, the Mayor
announced that Veterans' Memorial Plaza had been selected to be honored as a
Michigan Recreation and Park Association Site Design winner Mayor Engebretson
thanked Wayne County for all of their help with Veterans' Plaza, including significant
funding He then presented Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano and Wayne
County Commissioner Laura Cox a plaque in appreciation The Mayor also
presented plaques to Fernon Feenstra, Committee Chairman, Ben Tiseo and
Kimberly Lapinski of Tiseo Architects and Ed Crawley and Jack Fegan, Project
Managers The Mayor also thanked Alan Helmkamp and Sue Daniel for their
contributions to the project. Then Wayne County Commissioner Laura Cox and
Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano presented a commendation to Committee
Chairman Feenstra on behalf of the County
At the direction of the Chair, item #4 was removed from the Consent
portion of the agenda
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
#61-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the
President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated February
2, 2007, requesting approval of the following items
1 The issuance of a permit to Wade Shows to conduct carnival
amusement rides at Ford Field and Veterans' Park, as part of
this year's SPREE-57 Celebration, on June 19, 20 and 21,
2007, from 2 00 p m to midnight and on June 22, 23, and 24,
2007, from 12 00 noon to midnight, subject to the City of
Livonia, Livonia Public Schools, the Livonia Hockey Association
and the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. being identified as
additional insured on Wade Shows' general liability insurance
policy;
2 Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct a
fireworks display at Veterans' Park to be held on Sunday, June
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24, 2007, at approximately 10 15 p m , which display will be
fired by American Fireworks, Inc , subject to providing liability
insurance for this event and subject to the City of Livonia,
Livonia Public Schools, the Livonia Hockey Association and the
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , being designated as
additional insured on their policy;
3 Authorization of the Livonia Anniversary Committee to use
and/or lease the facilities at Henry Ford Field, Eddie Edgar
Arena (subject to the terms of the existing lease between the
Livonia Hockey Association and the City of Livonia) and
Veterans' Park during the period of the SPREE-57 celebration in
accordance with the fees/waivers grid for events co-sponsored
by the City of Livonia, and
4 A waiver of all fees prescribed by ordinance or law with respect
to Items 2 and 3 above, as well as a waiver of all vendors'
license fees for community organizations and/or groups
authorized to participate in SPREE-57 by the Anniversary
Committee,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve the foregoing requests,
and the City Clerk and all other appropriate City officials and agencies
are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#62-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the
President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated February
2, 2007, wherein it is requested that the following City streets be
closed to through traffic from 8 00 a m on June 18, 2007, through
12 00 noon on June 25, 2007 (Monday through Monday)
Stark Road from the Family Y, 14255 Stark, to Lyndon
Lyndon from Farmington Road to Stark Road
the Council does hereby concur in and grant this request in the manner
and form herein submitted, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
request that Farmington Road be closed from Five Mile Road to the I-
96 overpass on Sunday, June 24, 2007, between the hours of 8 30
p m and 11 30 p m or until the road is returned to normal traffic
operation in connection with the annual SPREE fireworks display, and
does hereby authorize the City of Livonia to assume liability for any
damage claims which may arise as a result of the road closure, and
that Sgt. David Studt is hereby designated and authorized to sign the
road closure permit on behalf of the City of Livonia, the action taken
herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department,
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Fire Department and Wayne County; and to the extent possible,
SPREE is requested, in conjunction with the Police Department, to do
all things necessary to alleviate traffic problems for the residents of
Stoneleigh Village Subdivision during the 2007 Anniversary
Celebration, including signs on the barricades indicating "local
business and residents only "
#63-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the
President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , dated February
2, 2007, the Council does hereby approve of the request from the
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , for permission to display banners
advertising SPREE-57 on Farmington Road and Five Mile Road from
May 28, 2007 through July 1, 2007, and to display 4' x 8' signs at City
Hall and Ford Field from May 28, 2007 through July 1, 2007, at no
additional cost to SPREE, FURTHER, the Council does hereby permit
the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc to acknowledge supporters
with banners and signage not to exceed 3' x 5' in size on Ford Field
and the ball diamonds only from June 19, 2007 to June 24, 2007, and
the City Clerk and all other appropriate City officials and agencies are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#64-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Martin
J Knorp, President of Wolverine Sports and Conservation Club, dated
January 17, 2007, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate
that Wolverine Sports and Conservation Club is recognized as a non-
profit organization operating in the community, and the action herein
being taken for the purpose of affording Wolverine Sports and
Conservation Club an opportunity to obtain a charitable gaming license
or registration from the State of Michigan in accordance with provisions
of State statute
#65-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated February 9, 2007, concerning the reappointment
of Richard W McDowell to the Board of Ethics, and pursuant to
Section 2.200 070 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
Council does hereby consent to and confirm the reappointment of
Richard W McDowell, 19538 Norwich, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the
Board of Ethics for a three year term commencing March 1, 2007 and
expiring March 1, 2010
#66-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated February 7, 2007, forwarding an application
submitted by Kelly Hover, 32317 Birchwood Street, Westland,
Michigan 48186, for a massage therapist permit and in accordance
with Chapter 5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
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Council does hereby approve this request in the manner and form
herein submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#67-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City
Clerk, dated February 12, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30a), as amended, the Council
does hereby appoint Larry Henney, 14888 Brookfield, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, as a Democratic member of the Board of Canvassers
of the City of Livonia, to fill the unexpired term of Al Churchill, ending
December 31, 2009, provided that Mr Henney takes the Oath of Office
as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be
administered by the City Clerk, FURTHER, in the event of illness or
absence of this member, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to appoint
a temporary member to serve on the Board of Canvassers in
accordance with the provisions of Section 30g of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA
168 30g), as amended
#68-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated February 12, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, the Council does hereby accept
the proposal submitted by DSS Corporation, 18311 W 10 Mile Road,
Suite 200, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for the scanning of birth and
death records and creation of CD-roms using the laserfiche viewing
software at a cost not to exceed $15,967 68, the same to be expended
from funds already budgeted in Account No 101-111-818-000 for this
purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action
herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#69-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
February 6, 2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit bid price of Dearborn Lithograph, Inc , 12380 Globe St.,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for typesetting, printing, sorting and
delivering to the Post Office, the 16 page publication of the City
Newsletter to be published four times a year, for the price of $6,109 00
per publication, for a three year period from April 1, 2007 through
March 31, 2010, said unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item and meets all specifications
#70-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Inspection, dated January 29, 2007,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the
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extension of the Weed Cutting Contract 99-A, commencing January 1,
2007, and expiring on December 31, 2007, with Michigan Grounds
Management, 14931 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
under the same rates, terms and conditions as the 1999 contract;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an advance in the
contract amount from the Municipal Refuse Fund Account for the
purpose of making payments to the contractor as the work is
completed, with the provision that the Municipal Refuse Fund Account
be reimbursed as bills for weed cutting are collected, and the Director
of Inspection is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the
work as it becomes necessary; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action
herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#71-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated February 6,
2007, approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 1, 2007, and the
report and recommendation of the Director of Community Resources,
dated January 25, 2007, requesting approval of grant classifications
and pay rates for fiscal year 2006-2007, the Council does hereby
approve the revised grant classifications and pay rates (representing a
5% rate increase over current rates) as recommended for fiscal year
2006-2007 through the Department of Community Resources for the
period December 1, 2006, through November 30, 2007, with the only
benefit provided being holiday pay after the completion of 480 hours
subject to sufficient funding and these positions shall terminate at such
time funding is no longer available
#72-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 6, 2007, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which sets forth Water and Sewer Board resolution
WS 3713 02/07, the Council does hereby accept the bid of S L.0
Meter Service, Inc , 10375 Dixie Highway, Davisburg, Michigan 48350,
for supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section)
with copper water tubing at the unit prices bid for the estimated total
cost of $15,570 00 for the 2007 calendar year, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#73-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 6, 2007, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which sets forth Water and Sewer Board resolution
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WS 3714 02/07, the Council does hereby accept the bid of S L C
Meter Service, Inc , 10375 Dixie Highway, Davisburg, Michigan 48350,
for supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section)
with water service parts and fittings at the unit prices bid for the
estimated total cost of $18,474 30 for the 2007 calendar year, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications
#74-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 6, 2007, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 3715 02/07, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of S L C Meter Service, Inc.,
10375 Dixie Highway, Davisburg, Michigan 48350, for supplying the
Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water main
repair clamps at the unit prices bid for the estimated total cost of
$18,454 76 for the 2007 calendar year, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#75-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 8, 2007, 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 National
Ready-Mix, Inc., 39000 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
readymix concrete at the unit prices bid for the period April 1, 2007,
through March 31, 2008, for an estimated total amount of $38,000 00,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item and meets all specifications, FURTHER, in the
event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the material, the
Council does hereby accept the second lowest bid (which also meets
specifications) of Clawson Concrete Co , 27575 Wixom Road, Novi,
Michigan 48376, for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
Maintenance Section) with readymix concrete at the unit prices bid for
the period April 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008, for an estimated total
amount of $38,950 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the expenditure of funds already budgeted in Account No 101-463-
782-000 (Road Maintenance Section) for this purpose
#76-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 2, 2007, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following low bids,
which meet specifications, for supplying the Public Service Division
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(Road Maintenance Section) with aggregate materials specified at the
unit prices bid for the 2007 calendar year requirements
1 Hayball Transport, Inc., 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150
M D O T - 21 AA - Limestone $ 9 55 per ton
M D O T - 22A 8 00 per ton
W C R.0 - Porous Backfill - Grade A 5 60 per ton
W C R.0 - Porous Backfill - Grade B 10 75 per ton
W C R.0 - 2MS - Mortar Sand 8 95 per ton
60-40 Washed - Conc Aggregates 10 90 per ton
Pea Gravel 11 05 per ton
10AS Aggregate Stone 13 75 per ton
2 Edw. C. Levy Co., 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48209
W C R C - 22X $ 6 79 per ton
WCR.0 - 3A 1258 per ton
W C R.0 - 30A (Slag) 11 68 per ton
3 x 1 Blast Furnace Slag 12 58 per ton
3 Jackie's Transport, 7811 Chubb Road, Northville, Michigan 48167
W C R.0 - 2NS - Natural Sand $ 7 70 per ton
1" to 3" Crushed Concrete 8 55 per ton
4 Ellsworth Industries, Inc., P 0 Box 5366, Plymouth, Michigan
48170
Ag-Lime - "Parks" $ 10 05 per ton
FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidders are unable to furnish
the materials, the Council does hereby accept the following second
lowest bids, which also meet specifications, as alternates for supplying
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with the
materials specified at the unit prices bid for the 2007 calendar year
requirements
1 Hayball Transport, Inc., 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150
W C R.0 - 22X $ 7 10 per ton
Ear W C R.0 - 3A 13 20 per ton
W C R.0 - 2NS - Natural Sand 8 10 per ton
1" to 3" Crushed Concrete 9 00 per ton
Ag-Lime - "Parks" 10 75 per ton
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2 Edw. C. Levy Co., 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48209
M D O T - 22A 9 25 per ton
60-40 Washed - Conc Aggregates 14 50 per ton
10A Aggregate Stone 14 50 per ton
3 Jackie's Transport, 7811 Chubb Road, Northville, Michigan 48167
W C R C - 30A (Slag) $ 11 85 per ton
W C R.0 - Porous Backfill - Grade A 5 85 per ton
W C R.0 - Porous Backfill - Grade B 11 05 per ton
W C R C - 2MS - Mortar Sand 9 00 per ton
Pea Gravel 12 45 per ton
3 x 1 Blast Furnace Slag 12 75 per ton
4 Ellsworth Industries, Inc., P 0 Box 5366, Plymouth, Michigan
48170
M D O T 21AA - Limestone $ 10 35 per ton
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
funds already budgeted from Account No 101-463-782-000 (Road
Maintenance Section) for this purpose
#77-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated January 26, 2007, 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 South Huron
Industrial, Inc., 27903 Cooke Street, Flat Rock, Michigan 48134, for
delivery and application of liquid calcium chloride on gravel roads and
gravel parking lots for the City's 2007 calendar year requirements, for
the estimated total amount of $18,550 00, based on the Public Service
Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit
prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $18,550 00 from funds already budgeted for this
purpose in Account No 101-463-782-000 (Road Maintenance
Section), FURTHER, the bid of Suburban Oil Company is hereby
rejected for the reasons indicated in the attachment.
#78-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Assistant
Superintendent of Public Service, dated January 29, 2007, which bears
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the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the City
Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection
with the 2007 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program that
will allow the City of Livonia and Northville/Northville Township to
conduct joint collection events for their residents, the Council does
hereby determine as follows
• To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to execute a contract with The Environmental
Quality Company, 1010 Rawsonville, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198,
to provide services for the 2007 Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Program, the Livonia event being held on May 5,
2007 at Ford Field, the same to be funded from amounts
already budgeted in Account No 205-527-818-035 (Municipal
Refuse Fund) for this purpose,
• To waive the formal bidding process in accordance with Section
3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
since no advantage to the City would result from competitive
bidding, and
• To authorize payment to the City of Northville, 215 West Main
Street, Northville, Michigan 48167-1540, for Livonia residents'
use of the Northville/Northville Township Household Hazardous
Waste Drop-Off event on September 22, 2007, from funds
already budgeted in Account No 205-527-818-035 (Municipal
Refuse Fund), based upon the price of $31 00 per vehicle for
Livonia residents using the Northville site
#79-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated January 26, 2007, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of
1 Two (2) 2008 Ford Econoline E-250 Vans (Mich Spec. 3958-
0039) in the amount of $14,865 00 each, for a total cost of
$29,730 00 to be assigned to the Public Service Division,
Building Maintenance Section,
2 Two (2) 2008 Ford F-250 4 x 4 Extended Cab Pickup Trucks
(Mich Spec 3958-0088) in the amount of $22,629 00 each, for
a total cost of $45,258 00, to be assigned to the Public Service
Division, Road Maintenance Section,
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3 One (1) 2008 Ford F-350 4 x 4 Pickup Truck (Mich Spec. 3958-
0098) in the amount of $29,263 00, to be assigned to the Public
Service Division, Road Maintenance Section,
4 Thirteen (13) 2008 Ford Escape SUVs (Mich Spec 3958-0018)
in the amount of $16,284 38 each, for a total cost of
$211,697 00, with nine of these vehicles being assigned to the
Inspection Department, one to the Office of the City Clerk, one
to the Assessment Department, and two to Administration, and
5 One (1) 2008 Ford Freestar Van (Mich Spec. 3958-0042) in the
amount of $15,016 00, to be assigned to the Department of
Community Resources,
from Gorno Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Trenton, Michigan 48183,
in the total amount of $330,964 00, the same to be expended
from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Equipment
Maintenance Capital Outlay Account No 401-000-985-000,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
said purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid prices (under
Contract No 071B6200079), as well as for the additional
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
disposal of nineteen (19) surplus City-owned vehicles at public
auction after receipt of the new vehicles
#80-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the Superintendent of
Public Service and the Housing Director, dated January 25, 2007,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of two (2) 2008 Dodge Chargers, including the 27E Package
(Mich Spec 3905-0005), in the amount of $16,893 36 each, for a total
cost of$33,786 72, from Snethkamp's Lansing Dodge, 6131 South
Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48911, in the total amount of
$33,786 72, the same to be expended from the following accounts
$16,893 36 from Equipment Maintenance Capital Outlay Account No
401-000-985-000, $5,912 68 from Silver Village Account No 296-831-
982-000, and $10,980 68 from Federal Housing Account No 822,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract No
071 B6200084), as well as for the additional reasons indicated in the
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aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#81-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated January 29, 2007,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Newport Park, L.L.0 , 31355 West 13 Mile
Road, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, the proprietor of the
Newport Park Condominiums (formerly the Livonia Villas Condominium
Development), located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, between
Joy Road and Grandon, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, of the
financial assurances previously deposited with respect to the General
Improvement Bond, in the sum of $10,000 00 (cash), pursuant to
Council Resolution 739-01 adopted on November 21, 2001,
FURTHER, all other financial assurances (including the
Landscape/Entrance Marker Bond) now on deposit with the City, if any,
with respect to this condominium development shall remain the same
and unchanged, and the action herein being taken is for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all
these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance
with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia
#82-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 1, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 01-10-2007 adopted on January 30, 2007, with
regard to the request for approval of the Landscape Plan submitted by
BNR Investors, L L C , in connection with Petition 2006-01-08-02,
which previously received approval on April 12, 2006 (Council
Resolution No 166-06) for the development of the Cade Meadows Site
Condominiums on property located on the south side of Ann Arbor
Trail, between Newburgh Road and Dowling Avenue (36905 Ann Arbor
Trail), in the Northwest '/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
Landscape Plan in connection with Petition 2006-01-08-02 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Landscape Plan marked dated January 12, 2007,
prepared by South Hill Construction Company, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to, except that the Petitioner will
work with Staff to substitute certain trees in accordance with the
City's Recommended Tree Species list;
2 That the height of the planted trees shall be measured from the
top of the root ball to the mid-point of the top leader;
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3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
l"" 4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all
landscaped and sodded areas and all planted materials shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition, and
5 That all other conditions imposed by Council Resolution 166-06,
which granted approval for the construction of a site
condominium development, shall remain in effect to the extent
that they are not in conflict with the foregoing conditions
#83-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 1, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 01-13-2007, adopted on January 30, 2007, with
regard to a request from Rosco's Deli Coney Island to amend the Site
Plan by modifying one of the conditions of approval in connection with
Petition 2005-10-08-20, previously approved in Council Resolution
580-05, adopted on December 12, 2005 for the renovation of the
exterior of the restaurant located on the north side of Plymouth Road,
between Levan Road and Market Street (36480 Plymouth Road), in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the revised site plan
in connection with Petition 2005-10-08-20 is hereby approved, subject
to the following conditions
1 That the existing flagpole on the property shall be allowed to
remain in its present location,
2 That Condition #12 of Council Resolution 580-05 shall be
amended to delete any reference to the flagpole and shall read
as follows That this approval is subject to the removal of the
existing nonconforming ground sign, and
3 That all other conditions imposed by Council Resolution 580-05,
which granted approval to renovate the exterior of the
restaurant, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are not
in conflict with the foregoing conditions
#84-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 1, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 01-11-2007, adopted on January 30, 2007, with
regard to a request from Talon Development Group, on behalf of The
Learning Experience to amend the site plan and conditions of approval
in connection with Petition 2006-03-08-06, previously approved in
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Council Resolution 251-06, adopted on May 24, 2006, for the
construction of a childcare facility on property located at 37555 Seven
Mile Road, on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Victor
Parkway and Bethany Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the revised site plan in connection with Petition 2006-
03-08-06 is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions.
1 That Condition #1 of Council Resolution 251-06 shall be
amended to read as follows That the maximum number of
children licensed for care at this facility shall be two hundred six
(206), and
2 That all other conditions imposed by Council Resolution 251-06,
which granted approval for the construction of a childcare
facility, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are not in
conflict with the foregoing conditions
A communication from the Department of Law, dated January 22,
2007, re Administrative Response to Council Resolution 507-06, legal remedies
and/or revenue sources for erosion problems involving Bell Creek and Bakewell
Drains, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 384-
02 and CR 222-96)
#85-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law dated January 22, 2007, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 507-06, in connection with the erosion
problems involving Bell Creek Drain and Bakewell Drain, the Council
does hereby request that the Administration send a letter to
Congressman McCotter to try to obtain funding for soil erosion
problems involving creeks and drains in the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki,
Laura,and McCann
NAYS None
Vivian Garling, 16135 Bell Creek Court, addressed erosion problems in
her backyard
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On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#86-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ara
Telbelian, Director, System Promotions for Henry Ford Health System,
dated January 22, 2007, requesting permission to display banners on
nine (9) light poles located within the privately-owned parking lot on
property located at 29200 Schoolcraft Road, which banners shall be
30" x 94" in size and shall be installed 15 ft. above grade in order to
clear vehicular traffic, as part of their 90th Anniversary Celebration, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation
Paul Zafarana, Stanley Thomas Associates, Inc , was present at the
meeting to answer questions of Council He also submitted additional banner
designs
An illustration of additional banner designs, dated February 28, 2007,
re the request of Henry Ford Health System to display banners within their parking
lot located at 29200 Schoolcraft Road as part of their 90th Anniversary Celebration,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 12, CHAPTER
16 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki,
Laura,and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
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Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Karen Kapchonick introduced
Chuck Bien's daughter, Lynda Lewis-Parant, who thanked the City for the
recognition given her father
The Council President relinquished the gavel to the Vice President at 8.29 p m.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Robinson, it was
#87-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated February 9, 2007, concerning the reappointment
of James R. McCann to the Board of Ethics, and pursuant to Section
2.200 070 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby consent to and confirm the reappointment of James R.
McCann, 15722 Golfview, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Board of
Ethics for a three year term commencing March 1, 2007 and expiring
March 1, 2010
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Robinson, Taylor, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura
and Knapp
NAYS None
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
The President resumed the gavel at 8 30 p m
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Taylor, it was
#88-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Human Resources Director, dated February 2, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on January 17, 2007, wherein the
Commission recommended that the classification of Police Crime
Analyst be established as a permanent, full-time unrepresented
classification, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Civil Service Commission and does hereby approve the
establishment (and proposed qualifications) of the classification of
Police Crime Analyst as a permanent full-time unrepresented
classification with the following pay range
STEP HOURLY RATE ANNUAL WAGE
L. Step 1 $21 64 $45,011.20
Step 1 5 $22 07 $45,905 60
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Step 2 $22 51 $46,820 80
Step 3 $23 41 $48,692 80
Step 4 $24 34 $50,627.20
Step 5 $25 32 $52,665 60
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that this classification
shall be entitled to the same benefits as all other unrepresented
administrative and professional employees of the City
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura and
McCann
NAYS Meakin
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#89-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 1, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 01-08-2007 adopted on January 30, 2007 with
regard to Petition 2007-01-08-01 submitted by Overseas Motors Inc ,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
an addition to the existing auto sales and service dealership located on
the Northwest corner of Plymouth Road and Hubbard Avenue (32400
Plymouth Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation
Sam Demrovsky, 33600 Cindy Lane, Livonia, was present to answer
questions of Council
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#90-07 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Majeske Machine,
Inc , dated December 6, 2005, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 100,
and
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WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the
City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which
levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in
which the proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and
advised each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Majeske Machine, Inc the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in
fact been conducted at 7 00 p m , on February 12, 2007 at the Livonia
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Majeske Machine, Inc , finds and
determines (a) that the granting of this Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate shall not have the effect of substantially
impeding the operation of the local governmental unit or
impairing the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies
an ad valorem property tax in the local government unit in which
the facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully
complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A.
1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Majeske
Machine, Inc., covering new industrial facilities to be located
within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No
100, for 7 years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act
198, P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a letter of agreement
between the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify
the understanding and the commitment between the applicant
and the Board upon approval of an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign such letter of agreement as duly executed
by the applicant and incorporate such letter of agreement as
part of the documentation required to process applications for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates
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On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#91-07 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial
development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City
of Livonia, comprised of an area more particularly described in Exhibit
A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, which area is
hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 104", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Admiral
Tool & Manufacturing of the Council's pending action on this resolution
and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No 104, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 104, and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2007 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 104, at which time Admiral Tool & Manufacturing and other
taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be
heard (a copy of the statements both written and oral made at such
hearing being on file with this City Council), and a representative of
Admiral Tool & Manufacturing attended said hearing and
acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the said
corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described above
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 104"
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EXHIBIT A
Lot Number 7 of Globe Industrial Subdivision, part of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, T 1 5 , R 9 E , Wayne
County, City of Livonia
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#92-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated February 16, 2007, wherein it is
requested that Council Resolution 584-04 be amended to correct the
legal description of the tax-foreclosed property located at 38900 Six
Mile Road, previously conveyed to the Trinity House Theater, the
Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 584-04 so
as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated November 23, 2004, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 33-03, in connection with possible
conveyance of the tax-foreclosed property located at 38900 Six Mile
Road to the Trinity House Theater, the Council does hereby approve
the conveyance of the portion of the property as set forth in the
following legal description
Legal Description for Theater:
(Includes front parking lot and areas 3' west, 12' north and 5' east of
building currently occupied by a sanitary service, fenced rear storage
area and air conditioning compressor)
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant
Due East 1157.22 feet and N 00°32'50" W , 60 00 feet from the
Southwest corner of said Section 7 and proceeding thence N
00°32'50" W , 57 00 feet; thence Due East 72 00 feet; thence N
00°32'50" W , 62 00 feet; thence Due East 54 00 feet; thence S
00°32'50" E , 62 00 feet, thence Due East 39 0 feet; thence S
00°32'50" E , 57 0 feet, thence Due West 165 00 feet to the point of
beginning containing 0 293 acres
FURTHER, that the Trinity House Theater shall assist the City of
Livonia in maintaining the Union Cemetery grounds at its expense
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FURTHER, the City of Livonia hereby retains the ownership in fee of
the cemetery property, more particularly described as follows
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR UNION CEMETERY
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T 1 S , R 9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant
Due East 1157 22 feet and N 00°32'50" W , 117 00 feet from the
Southwest corner of said Section 7 and proceeding thence N
00°32'50" W , 180 00 feet; thence Due East 165 00 feet; thence S
00°32'50" E , 180 00 feet; thence Due West 39 0 feet; thence N
00°32'50" W , 62 00 feet; thence Due West 54 00 feet; thence S
00°32'50" E , 62 00 feet; thence Due West 72 00 feet to the point of
beginning containing 0 605 acres
FURTHER, the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and
place in proper legal form all documents necessary to consummate
this transaction, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute these documents on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#93-07 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation the
subject matter of the possible construction of a new building for the
16th District Court.
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#94-07 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request a
report and recommendation from the administration and the Chief
Judge on the subject of proposed plans for the construction of a new
building for the 16h District Court.
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
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On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,579th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8 50 p m , February 28, 2007
Val Vandersloot, City Clerk