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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2011-06-08 nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,682 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 8, 2011 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Conrad Schwartz, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, Joe Laura, Laura Toy, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and James McCann. Absent: None. MAD #171-11 Resolution by Meakin and Toy, unanimously adopted, approving the st FAT minutes of the 1,681 Regular Meeting of the Council held May 25, 2011. Schwartz said his wife Andrea just had knee surgery and he wished a speedy recovery to her and her “roommate” Leslie at St. Mary’s Hospital. Brosnan thanked Lieutenant Tim McGillivary and Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead, the representatives from Livonia Police Department and Livonia Fire and Rescue; they th hosted an Open House earlier this week to celebrate the 25 Anniversary of the Western Wayne County Special Operations Team Consortium. Toy introduced State Representative Andrea LaFontaine from Richmond, Michigan and congratulated her on passing her first Bill today. Mayor Kirksey wished a Happy Birthday to his wife Patt, Livonia’s First Lady; her birthday is tomorrow June 9th. Mayor Kirksey announced there will be a second Town Hall Meeting held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Livonia Civic Center Auditorium to discuss the recent storm and flooded basements, for residents who were unable to attend the first meeting or didn’t get an opportunity to speak on the matter. Mayor Kirksey also mentioned there is a 45 day deadline to file a claim with the City. Mayor Kirksey announced the Candidates Debate, hosted by the League of Women Voters, will be held tomorrow night, Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Livonia City Hall Civic Center Auditorium. He encouraged everyone to attend. President McCann congratulated Mayor Kirksey on his Anniversary of 20 years with the City of Livonia. Prior to his service to the City he worked for Livonia Public Schools for more than 30 years. He also served as a State Representative. President McCann presented Mayor Kirksey with a service award in recognition of his 20 years of service to the City. Pastor reminded everyone Spree starts on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 and said the fireworks display is on Sunday, June 26, 2011. He said he’s looking forward to everyone coming out and enjoying the Spree. President McCann announced there is new data on Items #3 and #12. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,682 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 8, 2011 AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, encouraged everyone to attend the Candidates Debate hosted the League of Women Voters tomorrow night. At the direction of the Chair, Item #3, regarding a request, submitted by Lyn Bankes for street name change, was removed from the Consent Agenda. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 20, 2011, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending April 30, 2011. Communication from the Engineering Division, dated June 7, 2011, re: clarification of “Bell Creek” street name change. An e-mail communication from Deborah Law, dated June 6, 2011, opposing the waiver use petition submitted by Midas Auto Service. (Pet. 2011-04-02-04) The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Toy: #172-11 Approving the request of Ray Franges to hold a block party and close MAD FAT Brentwood between Meadowlark and Jacquelyn on Saturday, August 20, 2011 with a Police rain date requested of Sunday, August 21, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department. #173-11 Approving a request from Pastor Scott Davis, Berean Bible Church, in MAD connection with an outdoor Open House event scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2011 FAT OrdEnf at their church located at 35375 Ann Arbor Trail, waiving Section 8.32.070 (Noise Police Control) of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow live music to be played from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. #174-11 Approving the appointment of R. William Joyner, 18720 Blue Skies, MAD FAT Livonia, MI 48152, as a Democratic Member of the Board of Canvassers of the City of CivSvc Livonia to fill the unexpired term of Larry Henney expiring December 31, 2013. (CR 440- 09) MAD #175-11 Approving the appointment of Scott Bahr, 14416 Summerside, Livonia, MI FAT 48154, as a Republican Member of the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia to fill CivSvc the unexpired term of Donald Kolhoff expiring December 31, 2013. (CR 441-09) #176-11 Accepting the low bid meeting all specifications of MAS Electrical MAD Services, Inc., 32940 Capitol, Livonia, MI 48150, for completing all work required in FAT connection with electrical services and general electrical maintenance at all City Insp buildings and facilities for a two (2) year period in an amount not to exceed $190,000.00 P&R from budgeted funds. nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,682 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 8, 2011 #177-11 Amending and revising Council Resolution 260-08, adopted on June 11, MAD FAT 2008, in connection with Petition 2007-06-02-22 submitted by Shaw Energy, LLC, to Insp remove the drive-thru window which was requested to be added to an existing gasoline Plan service station located on the south side of Five Mile Rd, between Levan Rd and Eng Golfview Dr. (36375 Five Mile Rd), in the NE ¼ of Sec. 20. (CR 260-08) (CR 74-08) #178-11 Repealing and rescinding Council Resolution 261-08, adopted on June 11, MAD 2008, in connection with Petition 2007-06-02-22 submitted by Shaw Energy, LLC, to FAT remove the drive-thru window which was requested to be added to an existing gasoline Insp service station located on the south side of Five Mile Rd, between Levan Rd and Plan Eng Golfview Dr. (36375 Five Mile Rd), in the NE ¼ of Sec. 20. (CR 261-08) (CR 74-08) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES: Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, Brosnan and McCann. NAYS: None. MAD FAT #179-11 Resolution by Brosnan and Toy, unanimously adopted, referring the Eng subject of street sign removal to the Administration for its report and recommendation. #180-11 Resolution by Brosnan and Toy, unanimously adopted, determining that MAD no further action be taken regarding the matter of renaming either Bell Creek Lane or FAT Bell Creek. Eng Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. Meakin gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. #181-11 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, placing special MAD assessments on referenced properties whose owners have not paid charges in FAT connection with the 2010 Sidewalk Program, Contract 10-G, Single Lot Assessments; Eng FURTHER, authorizing three (3) installment payments at 6% interest where assessments exceed $400 and the property owner requested such installments; FURTHER, requesting the City Treasurer to give notice of the amounts determined to persons that are chargeable. (CR 59-11) nd SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,682 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – June 8, 2011 #182-11 Resolution by Toy and Meakin, approving Petition 2011-04-02-04 MAD submitted by Midas Auto Service, to display and sell used vehicles on property located FAT on the east side of Middlebelt Road, between Seven Mile Road and Bretton Avenue Eng (19708 Middlebelt Road), in the SW ¼ of Sec. 1, subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy and Brosnan. NAYS: Schwartz and McCann. #183-11 Resolution by Toy and Pastor, unanimously adopted, approving an MAD application for an Exemption of New Personal Property under PA 328 of 1998 from FAT Assessr Alexander Erdey, Owner, EMS Product Development, in connection with the production Planning of auto parts for the after-market and prototype parts in their facility located at 35588 Veronica, within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 110 for a period of 7 years, beginning on or about January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2018. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Ray Franges, 14430 Brentwood, was present to answer any questions Council may have regarding his block party request that was on tonight’s Agenda. President McCann thanked the petitioner for coming to the meeting and said his request was approved on the Consent Agenda. nd By Meakin and Pastor, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,682 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:33 p.m. on June 8, 2011. TERRY A. MARECKI 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.