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Home My WebLink AboutSYNOPSIS - 2011-08-24 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,687 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 24, 2011 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Joe Laura, Laura Toy, Conrad Schwartz, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, and James McCann. Absent: Maureen Miller Brosnan. th MAD #251-11 Resolution by Pastor and Meakin, approving the minutes of the 1,686 FAT Regular Meeting of the Council held August 8, 2011. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Toy, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, and McCann. NAYS: None. PRESENT: Laura th Meakin wished his daughter Kellianne a Happy 15 Birthday today. He also wished Terry Marecki, City Clerk, a Happy Birthday today as well. th Pastor wished State Representative, John Walsh, Happy Belated 49 Birthday, his birthday was last week. Toy asked for a moment of silence for former Wayne County Commissioner, Mary Dumas, who passed away. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Scott Morgan, Head Honor Guard of the Livonia Police Officers Association and Police Honor Guard announced their annual Golf Outing fundraiser to be held September 8, 2011 at Fox Creek Golf Course, for additional information you can call (734) 466-2363 or check out their website at www.livoniapoa.com. Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster, thanked the 1,147 people that voted for him in the Primary Election. The following items were received and filed: Communication from the Department of Law, dated August 5, 2011, re: Linda Lott and Robert Lott v City of Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 10-013917-CZ. Communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated August 2, 2011, re: the subject of developing a policy on athletic recognition signs. (CRs 57-11, 112-11) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,687 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 24, 2011 An e-mail communication from Mike Toyeas, dated April 18, 2011, re: suggestions how to honor Officer Nehasil. (CR 33-11) Communication, dated February 15, 2011, re: telephone suggestion of Ron Budzinski to have a plaque in a designated Memorial Park. (CR 33-11) Communication, dated February 15, 2011, re: concern of Delores Hoheisel on renaming Shelden Park due to its history. (CR 33-11) E-mail communications from Mayor Jack Kirksey, Councilmember Conrad Schwartz and Council President James McCann, dated June 23, 2011, as well as an e-mail communication from Ed Morris, dated June 24, 2011, re: ways to honor Police Officer Larry Nehasil. (CR 33-11) The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Schwartz : MAD #252-11 Approving request of Karen L. Werden for block party closing Flamingo FAT Boulevard between St. Martins and Bretton, on Sat., Sep. 10, 2011; rain date Sun., Sep. Police 11, 2011, from 2-10 p.m., subject to approval of the Police Dept. MAD #253-11 Approving request of Christine Flannigan and Karen Bradford for block FAT party closing Oakdale between Wayne Road and Ronnie, on Sat., Aug. 27, 2011, from Police 3-10 p.m., subject to approval of the Police Dept. #254-11 Approving request of Dawn Nowicki for block party closing Orangelawn, MAD between Dalhay and Sunset, on Sat., Aug. 27, 2011, from 12-10 p.m., subject to FAT Police approval of the Police Dept. #255-11 Approving request of Denise Justice for block party closing Washington MAD FAT between Hubbard and Indiana, on Sat., Sep. 10, 2011; rain date Sat., Sep. 24, 2011, Police from 12-10 p.m., subject to approval of the Police Dept. #256-11 Approving request of Caren Shatter for block party closing Sussex MAD FAT between Sherwood and Fitzgerald, on Sat., Sep. 10, 2011; rain date Sun., Sep. 11, Police 2011, from 1-10 p.m., subject to approval of the Police Dept. #257-11 Approving and recognizing the Clarenceville High School Homecoming MAD Parade to be held on Friday, September 30, 2011, beginning at 5:30 p.m.; FURTHER, FAT approving the parade route as: Exit the west driveway of Botsford Elementary, travel Police north on Brentwood to Pembroke, west on Pembroke to Weyher, south on Weyher to St. Martins, west on St. Martins to Parkville, north on Parkville to Bretton, west on Bretton to Middlebelt; and north on Middlebelt to the Clarenceville Middle School parking lot; FURTHER, requesting that the Wayne County Road Commission allow the City of Livonia to close the necessary roads between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. or until the roads are returned to normal traffic operation. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,687 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 24, 2011 #258-11 Recognizing Marycrest Manor as a non-profit organization enabling them MAD FAT to obtain a Charitable Gaming License or registration in accordance with provisions of Police the State of Michigan. OrdEnf #259-11 Approving a request by Patricia A. Fritsch, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MAD Michigan, for an annual meeting on September 16, 2011, to waive Section 8.32.070 FAT (Noise Control) of the Code of Ordinances to allow a low volume sound system to be Police used at Rotary Park Pavilions 1 and 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. OrdEnf MAD #260-11 Approving the request of Enrico E. Soave, Esq., to waive Section 8.32.070 FAT (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, in connection with a private outdoor Police tent event at Doc’s Sports Retreat, LLC, located at 19265 Victor Parkway, scheduled for OrdEnf Friday, September 30, 2011, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. MAD #261-11 Approving request, submitted by Fawne Peterson, 11338 Hemingway, FAT Redford, Michigan 48239, for a Massage Therapist Permit in accordance with Chapter Police OrdEnf 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. #262-11 Approving request, submitted by Chad A. D’Aigle, 21040 Woodland Glen MAD FAT Drive #103, Northville, Michigan 48167, for a Massage Apprentice Permit in accordance Police with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. OrdEnf #263-11 Approving the request submitted by Infinity Construction Services to waive MAD a sidewalk requirement in front of a new home at 20015 Hubbard; FURTHER, reserving FAT the right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are Eng installed in this area at some future date. #264-11 Approving the request submitted by Infinity Construction Services to waive MAD FAT a sidewalk requirement in front of a new home at 18240 Laurel; FURTHER, reserving Eng the right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some future date. #265-11 Approving the request submitted by Infinity Construction Services to waive MAD a sidewalk requirement in front of a new home at 18250 Laurel; FURTHER, reserving FAT the right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are Eng installed in this area at some future date. MAD #266-11 Approving reduction of $.50 per hour in each category, in pay rates for FAT CivSvc Seasonal Laborers, effective January 1, 2012. #267-11 Authorizing purchases from East Jordan Iron Works, 13001 Northend MAD Avenue, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, for stormwater, water main and sanitary manhole FAT Eng related items in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 annually from budgeted funds. (CR 07-10) th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,687 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 24, 2011 #268-11 Approving the lowest bid of Hydro Meter Systems, 260 W. Montcalm, MAD Pontiac, MI 48342, for the testing and repair of large commercial and industrial water FAT meters for a two year period in a total amount not to exceed $19,899.00 from budgeted Eng funds. MAD #269-11 Authorizing the purchase of 40 cases of Altosid XR Briquettes from Clarke FAT Mosquito Control, 159 Garden Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172, for the 2011 Mosquito Treatment Program in the total amount of $26,048.00 from budgeted funds. #270-11 Accepting a $50,000.00 grant from Detroit Edison Company (DTE); MAD FURTHER, retrofit 48 mercury vapor streetlights to LED along Five Mile Road, from FAT Eng Farmington Road to Hubbard Road, which is estimated to produce an energy cost savings of $7,724.16 annually. #271-11 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Livonia MAD and Wayne County for non-grant covered items in connection with the Merriman Road FAT at Five Mile and Six Mile Safety Improvement Project; FURTHER, authorizing an Eng expenditure of $184,866.00; FURTHER, authorizing an expenditure of $277,014.00 from funds already budgeted; and the City Engineer is authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary. (CRs 309-10, 164-11 and 226-11) #272-11 Accepting the low bid of Liqui-Force Services (USA), Inc., 28529 Goddard MAD Road, Suite 106, Romulus, MI 48174, for sanitary sewer main repair work behind FAT Perko’s on Five Mile Road, and on a 12-inch sanitary sewer located at 12701 Inkster Eng Road in the amount of $46,060.00; and the City Engineer is authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary. #273-11 Approving a site plan in connection with Petition 2011-07-08-06, submitted MAD FAT by L+A Architects, Inc., on behalf of McDonald’s Corporation, to remodel the exterior of Planning restaurant located at 19311 Farmington Road subject to conditions. Insp Eng A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Laura, Toy, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, and McCann. NAYS: None. #274-11 Resolution by Laura and Toy, unanimously adopted, renaming Dolphin MAD FAT Park (aka Civic Center Park) to the “Larry Nehasil Park” in memory of Police Officer P&R Larry J. Nehasil. Police MAD #275-11 Resolution by Laura and Toy, unanimously adopted, determining to take FAT no further action regarding the subject of proposed changes to the Parks and P&R Recreation field rental procedures. (CR 405-10) (CR 317-10) #276-11 Resolution by Meakin and Laura, unanimously adopted, advising the MAD FAT Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council approves the request, Planning contingent upon payment in full of the outstanding water bill, from Fonte Business Insp Fire th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,687 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 24, 2011 Acquisition, LLC, for a Dance-Entertainment Permit to be held in conjunction with a 2010 Class C licensed business with Official Permit (Food) for the business located at 32030 Plymouth Road. (CR 147-11) President McCann relinquished the Chair to Vice-President Laura at 8:37 p.m. to speak on the subject of departmental user fees. President McCann resumed the Chair from Vice-President Laura at 8:45 p.m. President McCann stated the matter of departmental user fees would remain in Committee, as no resolution was adopted. #277-11 Resolution by Toy and Meakin, unanimously adopted, determining to take MAD FAT no further action regarding the subject of acquiring FHA-HUD foreclosed properties. Housing (CR 519-08) #278-11 Resolution by Toy and Meakin, unanimously adopted, determining to take MAD FAT no further action regarding meeting with Honeywell with respect to the City Hall Building heating and air conditioning problems. (CR 314-06) #279-11 Resolution by Toy and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD appointment of Susan Hoff to the position of part-time Deputy Clerk upon retirement of FAT the current Assistant City Clerk; FURTHER, establishing the full-time salary for this CivSvc position in the amount of $61,568.00 with the understanding that the part-time salary shall be $30,784.00 and that all benefits as previously approved by the Council for other appointed positions within the City be also extended to this position. #280-11 Resolution by Meakin and Schwartz, unanimously adopted, approving the MAD application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates for Leapers Inc., 32500 Capitol FAT Street, Livonia, MI 48150, as well as for the transfer of a previously approved Industrial Assessr Planning Facilities Exemption Certificate from 32700 Capitol Street to 32500 Capitol Street located within Industrial Development District #110 for a period of 7 years. (CR 172-10) MAD #281-11 Resolution by Toy and Pastor, unanimously adopted, amending and FAT revising Council Resolution 183-11 to add verbiage required by the State of Michigan Assessr Department of Treasury pertaining to personal property exemptions. (CR 183-11) Planning AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. President McCann wished Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs / Assistant City Clerk, a Happy Retirement; she will be retiring from the City on August 31, 2011 after many dedicated years of service to the City. Toy also congratulated Karen Tesner on her retirement and expressed her appreciation for Ms. Tesner’s many years of outstanding dedicated service to the City. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,687 REGULAR MEETING 6 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – August 24, 2011 th By Schwartz and Pastor, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,687 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:58 p.m. on August 24, 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.