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SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,702 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 4, 2012
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Maureen Miller Brosnan,
Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, and
Laura Toy. Absent: None.
#141-12 Resolution by Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving the
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minutes of the 1,701 Regular Meeting of the Council held March 21, 2012.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
PRESENT: McCann.
Brosnan commended the Save Our Youth Task Force for their report presented at their
Summit that was held in the City Auditorium last week.
Robinson announced the Seedlings Braille Books for Children will be having an Open
House on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at their office in the Metro-Plex
Office Complex located at 14151 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154; he encouraged
the public to attend.
President Toy asked for a moment of silence for Dawn Powell, a former classmate from
Bentley High School, who passed away and will be dearly missed.
President Toy announced there is new data on Items #16 and #26.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
John Grzebik, 11301 Hubbell, announced there will be another community forum on the
potential bond for the schools to be held on April 16, 2012 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at
Stevenson High School. He also announced the Youth Making A Difference Program
will be held April 17, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at Franklin High School.
Edward Collins, 9659 Wayne Road, expressed his concerns about the accuracy of
assessments. He inquired about the credentials of the members of the Board of Review.
Mayor Kirksey said he will have the Board of Review take Mr. Collins concerns under
advisement.
Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, commented on the Board of Review meetings.
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The following items were received and filed:
Communication from the Director of Finance, dated March 16, 2012, re: various
financial statements for the month ending December 31, 2011, reflecting a quick
financial overview of the various funds.
Communication from the Director of Finance, dated March 23, 2012, re: a summary of
investments for the City of Livonia as of February 29, 2012.
Communication from Joanna Hardesty, Planning & Marketing for Wade Shows, Inc.,
dated March 28, 2012, re: request to change dates of carnival to Wednesday, May 23,
2012 through Monday, May 28, 2012, so as not to conflict with St. Mary’s Church
festival.
Communication from Council member Thomas Robinson, dated March 13, 2012, re:
outlining specific goals for “Advance Budget Reviews” (“ABR’s”) regarding
miscellaneous budget issues to be addressed by the Finance, Budget and Technology
Committee. (CR 171-05).
Communication from the Department of Law, dated March 30, 2012, re: additional
thoughts and explanation for the reason to amend Section 10.03.030 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances.
At the direction of the Chair, Item #7 was removed from the Consent portion of the
agenda.
The following resolutions were offered by Brosnan and Laura:
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#142-12 Approving the request of Kathleen A. Fitzgerald to hold a block party and
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close Cranston, between Elmira and Orangelawn, on Monday, May 28, 2012, from 2:00
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p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#143-12 Approving the request of Fred E. Sackllah, Festival Chairperson, The
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Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise
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Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00
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p.m., except on Sunday ending at 9:00 p.m., in connection with their Fourth Annual
Sahara Fest scheduled for Thursday, May 31, 2012 through Sunday, June 3, 2012, at
Bryant Park located at 18000 Merriman Road; FURTHER, granting and approving three
(3) 4’ x 4’ signs on St. Mary’s property and at Bryant Park, no earlier than Thursday,
May 17, 2012 and removed no later than Thursday, June 7, 2012
#144-12 Approving a request submitted by Sharon Bass, 20914 W. Glen Haven
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Circle, Northville, MI 48167, for a massage therapist permit in accordance with Chapter
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5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#145-12 Amending and revising Council Resolution No. 263-10, in connection with
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Petition 2010-04-02-09 and to be in compliance with the Michigan Liquor Control
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Commission rules with respect to separation requirements between SDD-licensed
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establishments, an addition to the shopping center (CR 362-11) moved the storefront of
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J&M Beverages approximately 40 feet to the west changing the address to 34746
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Plymouth Road, subject to conditions. (CRS 263-10 and 362-11) (Pet. 2010-04-02-09)
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#146-12 Approving the reappointment of Elizabeth H. McCue, 11311 Berwick,
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Livonia, Michigan 48150 to the Plymouth Road Development Authority, for a four-year
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term expiring on May 16, 2016.
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#147-12 Proclaiming Friday, April 27, 2012 as Arbor Day in the City of Livonia;
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FURTHER, inviting citizens to join in the commemoration planned by the Tree City
Committee at Kennedy Elementary School at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012 to
support efforts to protect trees and woodlands.
#148-12 Extending the contract with American Fence & Supply, 21200 Schoenherr,
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Warren, MI 48089, for the removal and replacement of up to three (3) additional
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backstops at Wilson Acres, Mies and Country Homes Parks at 2011 conditions and
prices; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in
the amount of $18,387.15 from budgeted funds to be reimbursed through the Wayne
County Grant. (CR 191-11)
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#149-12 Approving participation in the Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) and
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for payment to the Alliance of Rouge Communities, C/O ECT, 719 Griswold St., Suite
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820, Detroit, Michigan 48226, in the amount of $29,013.00 for the City’s annual ARC
Assessment for 2012; FURTHER, authorizing such expenditure from budgeted funds.
#150-12 Accepting the bid of Heights Machinery, 8434 M-72 E., Williamsburg, MI
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49690, for supplying the Public Service Division with two (2) tow-behind batwing wide-
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area mowers for a total price of $23,988.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications, and the amount of $23,988.00 is hereby
authorized to be expended from budgeted funds.
#151-12 Accepting the low unit prices bid meeting all specifications of Calo & Sons
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Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 530563, Livonia, MI 48152; Ellsworth Industries, Inc., P. O.
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Box 5366, Plymouth, MI 48170; and Freeport Supply Co., 20091 Pennsylvania,
Brownstown, MI 48193; for aggregates (road gravel, slag and stone) for the 2012
calendar year from budgeted funds; FURTHER, accepting the second lowest bids of
Calo & Sons Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 530563, Livonia, MI 48152; Ellsworth
Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 5366, Plymouth, MI 48170; and Freeport Supply Co., 20091
Pennsylvania, Brownstown, MI 48193, and Osburn Industries, 5850 Pardee, Taylor, MI
48180, if the low bidders are unable to furnish the materials.
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#152-12 Accepting the lowest unit prices bid of Nagle Paving Company, 36780
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Amrhein, Livonia, MI 48150, to complete all work required with regard to the 2012
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Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program, Contract 12-A, on
various streets throughout the City for an amount not to exceed $1,573,385.33 from
budgeted funds; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to approve any minor
adjustments in the work, as necessary.
#153-12 Accepting the lowest unit price bid of Tiseo Brothers, 68660 Hillside,
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Washington Township, MI 48095, to complete all work required on various streets
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throughout the City in connection with the 2012 Concrete Road Repair Program –
Reconstruction Project (Contract 12-C) for an estimated cost of $1,501,614.70 from
budgeted funds, based on Engineering Division’s estimate of units involved; FURTHER,
authorizing the City Engineer to approve any minor adjustments in the work as
necessary.
#154-12 Approving a one-year extension of the existing contract with R. S.
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Contracting, Inc., 9276 Marine City Highway, Casco Township, MI 48064, to complete
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all work required for the 2012 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract 12-H) in an amount
not to exceed $95,000.00 from budgeted funds, and subject to final payment based on
actual units completed; FURTHER, authorizing the City Engineer to approve minor
adjustments in the work, as necessary. (CR 109-11)
#155-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of
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Livonia, to execute the agreement between the City of Livonia and the Michigan
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Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the milling and resurfacing work on portions
of eastbound Highway M-102 (Eight Mile Road) from Highway M-5 (Grand River
Avenue) to the east City limits (Inkster Road) including ramp and crossover work and
sidewalk ramp upgrades, together with necessary related work; FURTHER, the total
project cost is estimated at $519,150.00 with the City of Livonia participation (2% of the
total project cost) estimated at $11,800.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in the estimated amount of $11,800.00 from funds already
budgeted for this purpose.
#156-12 Approving and granting waiver use approval in connection with Petition
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2012-02-02-03 submitted by Wade Shows, Inc., to conduct a carnival sponsored by the
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Livonia Rotary Club consisting of amusement rides, games and food concessions to be
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held from May 23 through May 28, 2012, inclusive, in the parking lots of Sears, located
at 29500 Seven Mile Road, subject to conditions. (Petition 2012-02-02-03)
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#157-12 Referring the subject of communication at the meetings to the Committee
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of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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#158-12 Referring the subject of a Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA)
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Art Show on Plymouth Road to the Economic Development, Community Outreach and
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Strategic Planning Committee for its report and recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
#159-12 Resolution by Laura and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, authorizing the
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Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the
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Intergovernmental Agreement between the Charter County of Wayne and the City of
Livonia for improvements at Wilson Acres Park, Kleinert Park, Country Homes Park and
Mies Park, utilizing grant funds not to exceed $76,000.00.
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#160-12 Resolution by Robinson and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, determining
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to take no further action regarding the subject of miscellaneous budget issues. (CR 171-
05)
#161-12 Resolution by Robinson and Laura, referring the subject of advance
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budget reviews to the Finance, Budget and Technology Committee for its report and
recommendation. (CR 171-05)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Brosnan, Laura, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: Kritzman, McCann, and Pastor.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES II AND XXVIII OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2011-11-06-03)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Kritzman gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1.04 OF ARTICLE I OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-01)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.02 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.03 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.06 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.07 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.08 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.10 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.02 OF ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-03)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.04 OF ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-03)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Brosnan gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.05 OF ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-03)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Pastor gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.02 OF ARTICLE IV
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Pastor gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.08 OF ARTICLE IV
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Pastor gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.02 OF ARTICLE V OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-05)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Pastor gave SECOND READING to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.11 OF ARTICLE V OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-05)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance:
AYES: Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 12 (GENERAL PENALTY) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 030 and 050 OF TITLE
10, CHAPTER 03 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
#162-12 Resolution by Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, approving the
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proposed Charter amendment and ballot language for the renewal of the City of Livonia
Roads Millage.
#163-12 Resolution by Robinson and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, referring the
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subject of a review of the previous ten year roads millage to the Infrastructure and
Community Transit Committee for its report and recommendation.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
Pastor wished everyone a Happy Easter.
Kritzman thanked everyone for their patience as he is learning all the procedural
aspects of being a Council member and wished everyone a Happy Easter.
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By Pastor and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,702 Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:36 p.m. on April 4, 2012.
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.