HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2004-01-28 34477
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2004
On January 28, 2004, 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 Kokenakes delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result Frank J Kokenakes, Linda
Dolan, Thomas Robinson, Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin and Gerald Taylor
Absent. None
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert Schron, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Cathryn White, Chief Assistant City Attorney; Val
Vandersloot, City Clerk, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Robert Beckley,
Director of Public Works, Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, Dan
Putman, Director of Information Systems, Jeff Bryant, Director of Economic
Development and James C McCann, Planning Commissioner
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 27-04 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,504th Regular Meeting
of the Council held January 14, 2004 are hereby approved as submitted
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the meeting
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Dolan, it was
CR 28-04 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 2004-01-03-01,
submitted by Harold Hawley, dated January 3, 2004, wherein a request is
submitted for the vacating of five (5) feet on the north side of the existing
garage of the home located at 16042 Newburgh Road (Lot 355 of Country
Homes Estates Subdivision No 2) in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, in
order to construct an additional garage on the property, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance
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CR 29-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated January 8, 2004, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Leo Soave, 20592 Chestnut Circle,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967
PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division of
Tax Item No 46-093-99-0011-000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows.
PARCEL A
Part of the Northeast % Section 24, T 1S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County Michigan described as. Commencing at the Northeast Corner of
Section 24, Thence S 89'49'00" W , 658 00 feet along the North line of
Section 24, Thence S 00°19'30" E , 990 00 feet to the point of beginning,
thence S 00°19'30" E , 85 00 feet; thence S 89'49'00" W 361 51 feet;
thence N 00°24'15" W , 85 00 feet; thence N 89°49'00" E 361 63 feet to
the point of beginning Subject to the rights of the public for Cavell
Avenue along the East 30 0 feet thereof
Containing 0 706 acres
PARCEL B
Part of the Northeast 1/4 Section 24, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County Michigan described as Commencing at the Northeast Corner of
Section 24, Thence S 89°49'00" W , 658 00 feet along the North line of
Section 24, Thence S 00°19'30" E , 990 00 feet, thence S 89°49'00" W ,
361 63 feet to the point of beginning, thence S 00°24'15" E 85 00 feet,
thence S 89°49'00" W , 300 00 feet; thence N 00024'15" W 85 00 feet;
thence N 89°49'00" E , 300 00 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 0 585 acres
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT UNTIL
A VARIANCE IS GRANTED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS
TO EVERY NONCONFORMING LOT RESULTING FROM SUCH SPLIT,
NONE OF SAID LOTS MAY BE SOLD, LEASED OR TRANSFERRED
CR 30-04 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5,
Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the
appointment of the Mayor, dated January 7, 2004, the Council does
hereby consent to and confirm the reappointment of Mr Mark R. Thomas,
33714 Norfolk, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the Board of Review for a term
of three years commencing February 17, 2004, and expiring on February
16, 2007
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CR 31-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City
Clerk, dated January 2, 2004, in accordance with the provisions of Section
30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30a), as amended, the Council does
hereby reappoint Margaret Gray, 9840 Berwick, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
as the Republican member of the Board of Canvassers of the City of
Livonia for a term expiring December 31, 2007, 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
CR 32-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City
Clerk, dated January 2, 2004, in accordance with the provisions of Section
30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30a), as amended, the Council does
hereby reappoint Eric Stempien, 14443 Ronnie Lane, Livonia, Michigan
48154, as the Democratic member of the Board of Canvassers of the City
of Livonia for a term expiring December 31, 2007, 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
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated January 2, 2004,
to which is attached a communication from the Associate Superintendent of Wayne
County Regional Educational Service Agency (Wayne RESA) re the City continuing to
collect 100% of their intermediate school property taxes in the City's summer tax
collection, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
CR 33-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Traffic Commission, dated December 21, 2003,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 554-03 in connection with the
possible installation of a flashing light on Middlebelt Road near
Clarenceville High School when school is in session, the Council does
hereby request that the Administration discuss this matter with Wayne
County to attempt to assist Clarenceville and thereafter submit a report
and recommendation to Council
CR 34-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Traffic Commission, dated December 21, 2003,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 554-03 in connection with the
possible installation of a flashing light on Middlebelt Road near
lbw Clarenceville High School when school is in session, the Council does
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hereby refer this item to the Police Department for its report and
recommendation
CR 35-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent
of Public Service, dated January 5, 2004, 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 gasoline and diesel fuel for
truck transport unmetered (5,000 gallons or more) through the Tri-County
Public Purchasing Cooperative (TCPPC) from Mansfield Oil Company,
1025 Airport Parkway, S W, Gainesville, Georgia 30501, for the period
February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2006, for the unit prices of $0 0069
per gallon markup for unleaded regular, $0 0081 per gallon markdown for
unleaded premium, $0 0121 per gallon markup for #2 diesel and $0 0004
per gallon markdown for #2 premium diesel, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the purchase of diesel fuel and gasoline for tank wagon
metered (5,000 gallons or less) through the Tri-County Public Purchasing
Cooperative (TCPPC) from Atlas Oil Company, 24501 Ecorse Road,
Taylor, Michigan 48180, for the period February 1 , 2004 through January
31, 2006, for the unit price bid of $0 0148 per gallon markup for unleaded
regular, unleaded premium gasoline, #2 diesel and #2 premium diesel the
same to be expended from funds already budgeted in Account No 101-
446-751-000 (Public Service Gas and Oil) and Account No 101-309-751-
000 (Police Gas and Oil) and Account No 101-338-751-000 (Fire Gas and
Oil) for this purpose, FURTHER, actual billing for such gasoline and diesel
fuel will consist of the daily wholesale price at the Detroit terminal
according to the daily Platt's Oilgram Price Report to which the
aforementioned markup amounts will be added and the aforementioned
markdown amounts will be subtracted, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the said purchases without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 36-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated January 8, 2004, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, regarding the West Nile Virus Program and Catch Basin
Larvicide Treatment, the Council does hereby accept the quote of Clarke
Mosquito Control Products, Inc , 159 Garden Avenue, Roselle, Illinois
60172, to supply the Department of Public Works with fifty-five (55) cases
of Altosid XR Briquets - 150 Day Release for the total amount of
$32,259 15, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted in
Account No 205-526-805-010 (Municipal Refuse Fund-Pest Control) for
this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
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of said item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with
Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 37-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 22, 2003, which sets forth
its resolution 12-162-2003 adopted on December 16, 2003, with regard to
Petition 2003-11-02-20 submitted by Dennis Miller, on behalf of Tim
Hortons requesting waiver use approval to increase the seating capacity
from 12 seats to 26 seats for the restaurant located on the north side of
Schoolcraft Road between Inkster Road and Cardwell Avenue in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and Petition 2003-11-02-20 is hereby approved and granted
subject to the following conditions
1 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed 26,
2 That the Floor Plan marked sheet A 2 prepared by Shremshock
Architects, Inc , dated July 10, 2003, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
3 That this approval shall incorporate the following comment specified
in the correspondence dated November 19, 2003 from the Traffic
Bureau of the Division of Police
• Two individually posted handicap parking spaces shall be
provided as required,
4 That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department for their review prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy allowing for 26 customer
seats as the maximum seating capacity;
5 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the deficient number
of parking spaces and shall be subject to any conditions related
thereto, and
6 That all conditions imposed under Council Resolution #600-02, as
amended by Council Resolution #614-02, which previously granted
waiver use approval for the development of the subject property,
shall remain in effect to the extent that they are not in conflict with the
conditions of this approval
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
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AYES Kokenakes, Dolan, Robinson, Knapp, Meakin and Taylor
NAYS None
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On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 38-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 20, 2004,
James C McCann is hereby appointed to the Office of Councilmember of
the Livonia City Council to fill the unexpired term of Jack Engebretson,
which term expires December 31, 2005
James McCann thanked the Council for his appointment, and stated his awareness of
the duties and responsibilities of a Councilmember
At the direction of the Chair, a second reading and roll call vote on the
proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, regarding Petition
2003-09-01-17 submitted by Jim Barnas, on behalf of Contracting Resources, LLC,
requesting rezoning of property located on the west side of Farmington Road between
Five Mile Road and Lyndon from R-2 to OS, is being held in abeyance until a site plan is
submitted
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated January 22,
2004, re fees paid by Olga's Kitchen relative to a waiver use request to increase the
seating of an existing restaurant at 37612 Six Mile Road, located in the Laurel Park
Place Mall, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
2003-11-02-21)
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 39-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 22, 2003, which sets forth
its resolution 12-163-2003 adopted on December 16, 2003, with regard to
Petition 2003-11-02-21 submitted by Dennis Goldsworthy, on behalf of
Olga's Kitchen, Inc , requesting waiver use approval to increase the
seating capacity of an existing restaurant at 37612 Six Mile Road, located
in the Laurel Park Place Mall on the north side of Six Mile Road between
Newburgh Road and Laurel Park Drive North in the Southeast 1/4 of
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Section 7, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition 2003-
11-02-21 is hereby approved and granted subject to the following
conditions
1 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed 133,
2 That this approval shall incorporate the following stipulation
contained in the letter dated November 25, 2003 from the Fire and
Rescue Division of the Department of Public Safety
• The occupancy as described and shown on the Floor Plan
marked Sheet A-2 prepared by Michael A. Boggio Associates,
Architects, dated September 20, 2003, requires two exits, it
shall be confirmed that the floor plan satisfies this requirement,
3 That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department for their review prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy allowing for 133
customer seats as the maximum seating capacity; and
4 That any additional permit fees required for after the fact approval
of this petition shall be paid in full by January 28, 2004
A communication from the Plymouth Road Development Authority, dated
January 19, 2004, re forwarding a resolution supporting the proposed renovation for
the Big Boy Restaurant located at 33427 Plymouth Road, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-11-02-22)
A communication from Arlene Zifkin, 39374 Allen Street, Livonia, 48154,
re her concerns about the proposed addition and increased seating capacity of the Big
Boy Restaurant located at 33427 Plymouth Road, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Petition 2003-11-02-22)
On a motion by Kokenakes, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 40-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 22, 2003, which sets forth
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its resolution 12-164-2003 adopted on December 16, 2003, with regard to
Petition 2003-11-02-22 submitted by Remi-Keith Construction, on behalf
of Big Boy Restaurant, requesting waiver use approval to construct an
addition and to increase the seating capacity of an existing full-service
restaurant at 33427 Plymouth Road, on the south side of Plymouth Road
between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
33, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition 2003-11-
02-22 is hereby approved and granted subject to the following conditions
1 That the Removal Plan marked Sheet 3 prepared by Washtenaw
Engineering, dated December 31, 2003, as revised, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 4 prepared by Washtenaw
Engineering, dated December 31, 2003, as revised, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That a fully detailed landscape plan, which shall provide for
additional plant materials in the landscaped area in the front yard
between the proposed addition and the Plymouth Road right-of-
way, shall be submitted for the approval of the Planning
Commission and City Council within 60 days following approval of
this petition by the City Council,
4 That the Floor Plan marked Sheet Al prepared by Lawrence R.
Brink Associates Architects, dated November 25, 2003, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet A4 prepared by
Lawrence R. Brink Associates Architects, dated January 5, 2004,
as revised, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed 175,
7 That the brick used in the construction of the building shall be full
face 4-inch brick, no exceptions,
8 That the following issues as outlined in the correspondence dated
December 2, 2003 from the Inspection Department shall be
rectified to that department's satisfaction
• That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be painted or
concealed from public view on all sides by screening that shall
be of a compatible character, material and color to other exterior
materials on the building,
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• That the southerly end of the rear parking area shall be repaved
or top coated, and
4 • That all parking striping shall be double striped and four
handicapped parking spaces shall be provided, individually
signed, and properly located near the entrance to the
restaurant.
9 That any new light fixtures provided shall be shielded and shall not
exceed a maximum overall height of 20 feet above grade,
10 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition, all such signage shall be separately submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
11 That no LED light-band or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the wall signage, around the
windows or along building features, and
12. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
The petitioner was present at the meeting to answer questions of the Council
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 41-04 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 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 and comprised of an area of approximately 0 94 acre lying in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, 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 92"; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to ERS and
Applied Process, Inc 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 92, and
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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 92, and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2004, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 92, at which time ERS and Applied Process, Inc , 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
Applied Process, Inc. 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 in Exhibit A, attached hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the
"City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 92 "
EXHIBIT A
Part of Lot 6 and all of Lots 7-10 of a WOODLANDS VILLAGE, a
subdivision of part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest IA of Section 29,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East in Liber 69 of Plats, page 3, Wayne
County Records, Livonia, Michigan 48150, also being described as
beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 7, thence South 89
degrees 49 minutes 33 seconds East 78 67 feet, thence North 00
degrees 21 minutes 04 seconds East 19 92 feet, thence North 89
degrees 47 minutes 26 seconds East 45 38 feet; thence South 00
degrees 43 minutes 39 seconds West 18 90 feet; thence North 89
degrees 57 minutes 53 seconds East 26 06 feet, thence South 00
degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds East 170 28 feet; thence South 10
degrees 53 minutes 4 seconds East 92 67 feet; thence South 89
degrees 59 minutes 34 seconds West 167 50 feet; thence North 00
degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds West 260 34 feet to the point of
beginning 0 94 Acre
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 42-04 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Lake Erie Products, dated
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December 8, 2003, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 78, and
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 Lake Erie Products, 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 , Monday, January 12, 2004, 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, Lake Erie Products, 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
governmental 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 Lake Erie Products covering
new industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 78 for 12 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
City 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
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 43-04 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 44-04 WHEREAS, the Livonia City Council agrees as part of its
Application for Type II Noise Mitigation funding to provide ten percent of
the cost of the noise abatement project at the time of construction if the
project meets M D 0 T policy criteria and is selected for award
WHEREAS, there are no parcels of land that exist within 500 feet of the
highway that are either planned or zoned for future residential
development. The City of Livonia through present land use zoning
controls in effect precludes future noise abatement needs as stated in a
memorandum, dated January 22, 2004, from the City of Livonia Planning
Director
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes
Jack Engebretson, Mayor, to sign the Application for Type II Noise
Mitigation funding in behalf of the City of Livonia
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 45-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director and the Director of
Finance, dated January 21, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 683-03 to
read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director and
the Director of Finance, dated December 11, 2003, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Solarcom, LLC, One Sun Court, Norcross,
Georgia 30092, for completing all work required in
connection with the replacement of the City's IBM AS/400
600-2179 computer to an IBM iSeries 810 computer for the
cost of$1,930 00 per month for a 36-month period, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, and the Information Systems Director is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work
as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
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hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with Solarcom, LLC, subject to approval
by the Department of Law, and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
During the audience communication portion of the agenda,
Councilmember Knapp wished a "Happy Birthday" to his father, Don Knapp, Sr , who
will celebrate his birthday on January 29
Councilmember Meakin thanked everyone who has been helping his
family during his wife's recovery, especially Terry Godfroid-Marecki and Cathy Goddard
Councilmember Kokenakes commented on his attendance at a meeting
with Honeywell, Inc and City staff regarding the Customer Satisfaction Program, which
addresses unresolved heating and cooling issues in the City buildings
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,505th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8 47
pm , January 28, 2004
Val Vandersloot, City Clerk