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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2008-09-10 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,616 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 ________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Thomas Robinson, Don Knapp, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, Brian Meakin, and Laura Toy. Absent: Joe Laura. MAD #380-08 Resolution by Knapp and Meakin, approving the minutes of the th FAT 1,615 Regular Meeting of the Council held August 27, 2008, as submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Meakin, and Toy. NAYS: None. th State Representative John Pastor announced the 14 Annual Senior Celebration on October 10, 2008 at Laurel Manor starting at 9:00 a.m. and will include old classic music and bingo. The main sponsor is St. Mary Mercy Hospital. Eight hundred (800) seniors attended last year. Tickets are $5.00 and can be picked up at the Senior Center, Civic Center Library, Community Resources at City Hall, or by calling John Pastor’s office in Lansing at (517) 373-3920. Council President Toy announced that there would be an “X” item addressed at the end of the meeting regarding a request of the Livonia Junior Athletic League for designation as a non-profit organization operating in the City. Council President Toy announced that a Public Hearing for the following item will be held on October 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI: Petition 2008-06-01-04 submitted by 30650 Plymouth L.L.C. requesting to rezone a portion of the property located on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Merriman Road and Sears Drive (30650 and 30660 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26 from M-1 to C-2 (Light Manufacturing to General Business). Council Vice President Godfroid-Marecki presented a commendation to Dick Joyner for his many years of service and dedicated leadership and contributions to the community. He has been a Livonia resident since 1960 and just th celebrated his 90 birthday. He served nineteen (19) years on the Library Commission. Dick thanked everyone for recognizing his services to the City. McCann presented a commendation to Bill LaPine who has 50 years of service and leadership to the citizens and public officials in the community. Bill started on the Zoning Board of Appeals in 1961 and served for 26 years. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,616 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – September 10, 2008 He was on the Planning Commission from 1988 to 2008. Bill expressed his gratitude for the commendation and stated he enjoyed every minute. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Dwayne Roszkowski, 14139 Berwick, voiced his concerns regarding stop signs that were changed to yield signs in his neighborhood. He stated they only got ten (10) days notice which he felt was insufficient. He submitted sixty eight (68) petitions signed by the residents for a reversal of the action as soon as possible stating that it is for the safety of the children. McCann stated that the City newsletter was published and sent out to every household last fall stating which neighborhoods and signs that would be affected. Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney, stated that the Traffic Commission has the authority to do another traffic study in a particular neighborhood if requested by Council or if a letter is directed to the Traffic Commission. Eric Benninger, 14108 Berwick, also voiced his concerns on the stop signs being changed to yield signs. The following items were received and filed: A communication from the Finance Department, dated August 20, 2008, forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending July 31, 2008. A communication from Sharon Ulmer, Laurel Pointe L.L.C., dated September 5, 2008, regarding the proposed landscape changes in connection with Petition 2008-02-02-07 for the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant on property located at 37651 Six Mile Road, on the east side of Laurel Park Drive South between Six Mile Road and Professional Center Drive, in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18. The following resolutions were offered by Meakin and Godfroid-Marecki: #381-08 Approving a request submitted by Dawn Schornack and Michelle MAD Allie, representing St. Edith School, to display 22” x 14” signs at various locations FAT in the City advertising their Fall Craft Show on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from OrdEnf Fire 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; FURTHER, signs will be displayed from Sunday, November 2, 2008, and removed no later than Sunday, November 9, 2008; FURTHER, to display one (1) 48” x 36” sign in front of the school and church which will be displayed from Saturday, October 18, 2008, and removed no later than Sunday, November 9, 2008. MAD #382-08 Approving a request submitted by Catherine Anderson, MOPS Sale FAT Coordinator representing St. Edith and St. Kenneth Parishes, to display 23” x 14” OrdEnf th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,616 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – September 10, 2008 signs at various locations in the City and one (1) 2’ x 3’ sign in front of St. Edith Church advertising their Mom-to-Mom Sale at the church on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; FURTHER, all signs will be displayed from Saturday, October 4, 2008, and removed no later than Saturday, October 11, 2008. #383-08 Approving a request submitted by Janet Frost, Chairperson of the MAD Northwest Suburban Mothers of Multiples Club, to display 14” x 22” signs at FAT various locations in the City advertising their Clothing Sale at St. Matthew’s OrdEnf United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; FURTHER, signs will be displayed from Saturday, September 20, 2008, and removed no later than Saturday, September 27, 2008. #384-08 Approving a request submitted by Linda Cwiek, Rummage Sale MAD FAT Chairperson at St. Genevieve School, to display signs at various locations in the OrdEnf City advertising their Rummage Sale at the school on Friday, October 10, 2008 and Saturday, October 11, 2008; FURTHER, signs will be displayed from Friday, October 3, 2008, and removed no later than Sunday, October 12, 2008. #385-08 Approving a request submitted by Jean Hishmeh, Child Watch, MAD Livonia Family YMCA, to display 24” x 18” signs at various locations in the City FAT advertising their Mom 2 Mom Sale on Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 2:00 OrdEnf p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; FURTHER, signs will be displayed from Monday, September 22, 2008, and removed no later than Monday, September 29, 2008. MAD #386-08 Approving a request submitted by Kimberly Robertson, 864 FAT Harrison Street, Canton, MI 48188, for a Therapeutic Massage Apprentice Permit Clerk in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as OrdEnf amended. Police #387-08 Approving a request by Deborah Lamarand in connection with a MAD gathering for family and friends to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at FAT their home on 15690 Oak Drive, waiving Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the OrdEnf Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow music to be played by a DJ from 5:30 Police p.m. until 10:00 p.m. #388-08 Approving a request submitted by David Schmerin, Bingham MAD Development, LLC, waiving a sidewalk requirement in front of a newly- FAT constructed home on property located at 18660 Laurel Drive; FURTHER, Eng reserving the right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area in the future. #389-08 Approving the Municipal Building Authority contract and Notice of MAD Intent to issue bonds not exceeding $9,900,000.00 for the construction of a new FAT District Court with the remaining portion of the cost of the project being defrayed Eng from funds on hand and available for such use; FURTHER, determining the Plan th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,616 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – September 10, 2008 necessity for the public health, safety and welfare of the City to acquire and construct the District Court Building Project for use of the City; FURTHER, approving the retention of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. as bond counsel and Stauder, Barch & Associates, Inc. as financial advisor to the Authority. #390-08 Referring to the Law Department for the preparation of an MAD FAT appropriate amendment to Title 13, Chapter 21 (Wastewater Discharge Control OrdEnf Ordinance) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. #391-08 Approving an Addendum to the Lease Agreement between the City MAD of Livonia and the Livonia Hockey Association reflecting a $3.00 an hour utility FAT charge to all user groups of the ice surface only except the Livonia Parks & Parks& Recreation and excluding the Livonia Anniversary Committee; FURTHER, the Rec Law Department shall prepare the appropriate Addendum for a two (2) year term. #392-08 Determining that two (2) City-owned portable basketball systems MAD are surplus property and authorizing the sale of the units to HYPE Athletics FAT Community, P. O. Box 186, Dearborn, MI 48121, for a total of $5,000.00 Parks& Rec deposited to the Sundry Income account; FURTHER, accepting the donation from HYPE Athletics Community of two (2) residential basketball units providing Parks & Recreation Department more flexibility for employee use and special events. #393-08 Accepting the lowest bid received meeting all specifications of MAD Fisher Roofing Company, 5471 Sylvia Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125, to FAT DPW complete all work required with regard to roof replacement for the Civic Park Senior Center for a total not to exceed $78,350.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve minor adjustments in the work as necessary. #394-08 Accepting the lowest bids received meeting all specifications of MAD D&B Landscaping, Inc., 13222 Merriman, Livonia, MI 48150, to complete all work FAT required for the Farmington/Five Mile Irrigation Project for a total not to exceed DPW $17,621.00 and for Quigley Irrigation, 30017 Eight Mile, Livonia, MI 48152, to complete all work required for the Newburgh/Six Mile Irrigation Project for a total not to exceed $17,445.00 amounting to a grand total not to exceed $35,066.00 from budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve minor adjustments in the work as necessary. #395-08 Approving Change Order #3 in connection with the Glendale MAD Landfill Interim Remedial Action Plan (IRAP) for additional work to meet further FAT added MDEQ requirements for a total of $54,597.70 performed by B & V Eng Construction, 48400 West Road, P. O. Box 930029, Wixom, MI 48393; FURTHER, authorizing an additional expenditure of $25,431.00 for extra work required by MDEQ for grouting of the utilities surrounding the landfill to be th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,616 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – September 10, 2008 performed by B & V Construction for a grand total of $80,028.70 from budgeted funds. (CR 156-08) #396-08 Determining to advise Wayne County Department of Public MAD Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia approved storm sewer site FAT plans and will accept jurisdiction and maintenance, at no expense to the County, DPW Eng as part of the development of a TCF National Bank within property located at 13401 Middlebelt Road, on the west side of Middlebelt Road south of Schoolcraft Road, in the N.E. 1/4of Section 26; FURTHER, TCF National Bank to reimburse the City for any maintenance that may become necessary. #397-08 Approving Petition 2008-06-02-17, submitted by Livonia Café Shop, MAD requesting waiver use approval to operate a full-service restaurant on property FAT Insp located at 19622 Middlebelt Road, on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Plan St. Martins Avenue and Bretton Road, in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 1, which is Eng zoned C-2 and OS, subject to conditions. #398-08 Approving the request for a second extension of the site plan, MAD submitted by General Properties Company, L.L.C. on behalf of Sunset View Site FAT Condominiums, for a one-year period of the Master Deed, Bylaws and Site Plan Insp in connection with Petition 2006-03-08-07 for a proposal to construct a Plan condominium development on property located at 30250 Morlock Street, on the Eng west side of Sunset Avenue between Eight Mile Road and Fargo Avenue, in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 2, subject to conditions. (CR 186-06 and CR 289-07) #399-08 Approving Petition 2008-07-08-08, submitted by RBS Construction, MAD Inc. on behalf of Advanced Marketing Partners, requesting site plan approval with FAT regard to a proposal to renovate the exteriors of commercial buildings on Insp property located at 27690 and 27700 Joy Road, on the north side of Joy Road, Plan Eng between Inkster Road and Cardwell Avenue, in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 36, subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Meakin, and Toy. NAYS: None. McCann gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 250 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 84 (TAXICABS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing ordinance: AYES: Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Meakin, and Toy. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,616 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – September 10, 2008 NAYS: None. #400-08 Resolution by McCann and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD approving the revised Landscape Plan dated September 5, 2008, submitted by FAT Laurel Pointe, L.L.C., in connection with Petition 2008-02-02-07 regarding a Insp proposal to remodel the exterior, add outdoor seating, and increase the total Plan seating capacity of the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant on property located at Eng 37651 Six Mile Road, on the east side of Laurel Park Drive South between Six Mile Road and Professional Center Drive, in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18, subject to conditions. (CR 168-08) #401-08 Resolution by Meakin and Godfroid-Marecki, unanimously adopted, MAD determining to take no further action regarding the withdrawal of an Application FAT Econ for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, submitted by Brian P. Ghesquiere, Dev Vice President & CFO of The Crown Group, for property located at 31774 Enterprise Drive in Industrial Development District No. 96. #402-08 Resolution by McCann and Robinson, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT referring to the Law Department the issue of creating a licensing procedure Plan instead of a valid non-conforming use Zoning Ordinance amendment in connection with Petition 2008-05-06-01 regarding certain standards and limitations of the outdoor storage of raw and recyclable paving materials. (CR 168-07) #403-08 Resolution by Godfroid-Marecki and Meakin, unanimously adopted, MAD requesting the Law Department to prepare an ordinance with regard to Petition FAT 2008-05-06-02 submitted by the City Planning Commission amending Section Plan 18.64 of Article XVIII of Zoning Ordinance No. 543 to require stormwater OrdEnf detention ponds and underground stormwater detention facilities that are Parks& developed as part of a new residential subdivision or condominium clarifying that Rec the basins are to be located in private parks. (CR 183-08) #404-08 Resolution by Robinson and Meakin, unanimously adopted, suspending the rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 in order to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda. #405-08 Resolution by McCann and Knapp, unanimously adopted, MAD FAT recognizing the Livonia Junior Athletic League as a non-profit organization ComRes operating in the community in order to obtain a Charitable Gaming License or registration from the State of Michigan in accordance with provisions of State statute. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. th Godfroid-Marecki congratulated Sue and Conrad Gniewek on their 50 Wedding Anniversary on September 6, 2008. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,616 REGULAR MEETING 7 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – September 10, 2008 Council President Toy asked for a moment of silence for the passing of former Councilwoman Linda Dolan’s mother and also the recent passing of Pat Sari’s husband Bill. th By Meakin and Robinson, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,616 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:10 p.m. on September 10, 2008. LINDA GRIMSBY, 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.