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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2012-02-08 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,698 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, Joe Laura, John Pastor, Thomas Robinson, Maureen Miller Brosnan and Laura Toy. Absent: None. th #36-12 Resolution by Pastor and Robinson, approving the minutes of the 1,697 MAD Regular Meeting of the Council held January 25, 2012. FAT A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson and Brosnan. NAYS: None. PRESENT: Toy. Robinson asked for a moment of silence for Francesco DiBlasi, founder of the Livonia Symphony Orchestra, who passed away on January 24, 2012. He was a longtime resident of Livonia and will be greatly missed. th Laura wished Vice-President Pastor a Happy 50 Birthday. President Toy wished a Happy Birthday to City Attorney, Don Knapp. Vice President Pastor wished a Happy Birthday to Councilmember Kritzman. President Toy requested a moment of silence to honor the recent passing of several retirees from the City: Terry McDonald from the Department of Public Works; Patricia Miencier, former Deputy Clerk; and Irene Zahara, retiree from the Clerk’s Office. President Toy stated all of these retirees served the City well and would be greatly missed. Mayor Kirksey introduced Jim Inglis, Director of Housing Commission. Mr. Inglis announced the Energy Grant the City obtained from DTE resulted in energy surveys being conducted of City-owned buildings. The energy audit revealed City Hall was the least energy efficient building, which resulted in numerous energy improvements being conducted at City Hall. Mr. Inglis reported the energy improvements resulted in energy savings and rebates which would be presented by Consumers Energy and introduced Greg Meyer, representative of Consumers Energy. Greg Meyer, Consumers Energy representative, presented an energy savings rebate check in the amount of $27,614.12 to the City of Livonia, together with a plaque honoring the City’s commitment to being energy efficient. Mayor Kirksey and Vice President Pastor accepted the rebate check and plaque from Consumers Energy on behalf of Livonia. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,698 REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 8, 2012 Mayor Kirksey thanked Consumers Energy for recognizing Livonia for its efforts in becoming more energy efficient and for allowing the City to participate in the energy savings program. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Ron Yarbrough, 33428 Richland Street, Livonia, addressed Council to express his concern for the installation of Smart Meters in the community. Mr. Yarbrough indicated he had contacted Senator Anderson and Representative Walsh who advised him the best way to proceed would be to have City Council adopt a resolution banning Smart Meters. Suzanne Yarbrough, 33428 Richland Street, Livonia, addressed Council to express her concern for the amount of radiation emitted by Smart Meters and the health risks they may cause and encouraged Council to take the necessary steps to prevent them from being installed within the community. Marguerite Gwizdala, 9870 Seltzer, expressed her concerns regarding Smart Meters. Russell Morphew, 29146 Roycroft, expressed his concerns regarding Smart Meters. He said it is important for the residents to be properly informed with regard to the Smart Meters and the amount of radiation they emit. Chaplain Doctor Charlene H. Berry, 49615 Linden, Plymouth, addressed Council to express her concern for the installation of Smart Meters in the community and requested Council adopt a resolution banning same. Ms. Berry expressed her belief the meters pose serious health problems and encouraged Council to take action. Donna Williams, 7451 Lafayette, Dearborn Heights, addressed Council to express her concerns regarding the installation of Smart Meters in the community and requested Council adopt a resolution banning same. Ms. Williams stated her belief that Smart Meters pose health concerns, fire risks, invasion of privacy and will cause utility bills to be more expensive. John Tater, 16451 Savoy, indicated Smart Meters present serious health concerns and violated residents’ Fourth Amendment rights and encouraged Council to adopt a resolution banning same. #37-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, referring the MAD subject matter of Smart Meters and whether or not the City of Livonia has the authority FAT to opt of same, to the Law Department for its report and recommendation. MAD #38-12 Resolution by Laura and Robinson, unanimously adopted, referring the FAT subject matter of how Council meetings are scheduled to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,698 REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 8, 2012 The following item was received and filed: Communication from Ron Yarbrough and Suzanne Yarbrough, 33428 Richland Street, Livonia, dated February 8, 2012, re: expressing opposition to the installation of Smart Meters in Livonia due to potential health and privacy concerns they may pose. The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Robinson: #39-12 Approving the request submitted by Scott Kelley, Project Manager, Fusco, MAD FAT Shaffer & Pappas, Inc., for a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in front of 20298 Eng Hubbard Street; FURTHER, reserving the right to require sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some future date. MAD #40-12 Approving a request, submitted by Nichole Calme, 12853 Dixie, Redford, FAT Police MI 48239, for a Massage Apprentice Permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the OrdEnf Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. MAD #41-12 Confirming the reappointment of Jollietta Coleman, 14174 Richfield, to the FAT Board of Review for a three-year term from February 17, 2012 to February 16, 2015. CivSvc #42-12 Authorizing the purchase of eight (8) Toro ZTR, Model 74975 29 H.P. MAD propane powered Kawasaki mowers with 60” turbo force decks through the Michigan FAT Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) from Commercial Lawnmower, 32098 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150, for a total price of $85,400.00 from budgeted funds. MAD #43-12 Authorizing the purchase of three (3) John Deere Gators with three (3) FAT Boss 6’6” V-Plows and three (3) Snoway Model 6 Salt Spreaders from Thesier Equipment Company, 28342 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, Michigan 48178, for a total price of $65,602.50, from budgeted funds. #44-12 Authorizing an additional expenditure in an amount not to exceed MAD $10,069.00 for the removal of an additional 66 trees and stump grinding under the 2011 FAT Tree and Stump removal program; FURTHER, authorizing final payment to be made to Greener Still, Inc., 19119 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI 48223 in the amount of $10,069.00 for this work. (CR 44-11) #45-12 Approving the request from American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (a Missouri MAD Corporation) to transfer ownership of an escrowed 2011 B Hotel licensed business with FAT dance permit and official permit (food) from Advantage Landscape and Development Insp Planng Company, Inc., as well as the request to transfer classification from a B Hotel license to Police a Class C license and the request to transfer location (governmental unit) (MCL Fire 436.1531(1) from 31500 Wick, Romulus, MI 48174, Wayne County, for a business located at 19500 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152, Wayne County, and request for new official permit (Movie Theatre). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,698 REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 8, 2012 AYES: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan and Toy. NAYS: None. MAD #46-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Robinson, unanimously adopted, approving FAT Petition 2011-11-08-13 to construct a bank (Bank of America) within the Livonia Insp Marketplace shopping center, located at 29502 Seven Mile Road, subject to conditions. Planng Eng #47-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Pastor, waiving the twelve foot (12’) width MAD requirement set forth in Section 11.03(c)(3)d of Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as FAT amended, to allow for a minimum nine-foot (9’) width for all three drive-up lanes and the Insp bypass lane for drive-thru traffic, in connection with Petition 2011-11-08-13 to construct Planng a bank (Bank of America) within the Livonia Marketplace shopping center, located a Eng 29502 Seven Mile Road. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan and Toy. NAYS: None. #48-12 Resolution by McCann and Pastor, unanimously adopted, suspending the MAD FAT rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 in order to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda. McCann gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 190 OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 36 (GRADING AND SOIL EROSION CONTROL) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, ADRESSING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT. McCann invoked the EMERGENCY CLAUSE and gave SECOND READING to the foregoing Ordinance, and a roll call vote was taken: A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance: AYES: Kritzman, McCann, Laura, Pastor, Robinson, Brosnan and Toy. NAYS: None. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Ron Churchill, 52811 Mound Road, Shelby Township, asked Council to do their duty as elected officials and protect the citizens of Livonia by adopting a resolution banning Smart Meters from the City. Pauline Holeton, 2392 Barclay Avenue, Shelby Township, said there are no mandates in place for the installation of Smart Meters. She asked Council to host a televised meeting with representatives from DTE Energy to answer any questions or concerns of th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,698 REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – February 8, 2012 residents and encouraged Council to adopt a resolution to protect the citizens of Livonia. John Holeton, 2392 Barclay Avenue, Shelby Township, encouraged Council to explore the medical studies that have been produced illustrating radiation levels are harmful to the health of citizens. He said the amount of radiation emitted by Smart Meters has yet to be determined and they are not mandatory, as he has learned from the Michigan Public Service Commission. He urged Council to adopt a resolution to protect Livonia citizens. Ron Yarbrough, 33428 Richland, asked Council what the differences were for the newly adopted International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and the 1997 code. Brosnan congratulated Todd Zilincik for all his hard work and the hard work from his staff in securing $977,000.00 grant funds from the MDEQ for the sewer line televising that was done in April 2011. Brosnan expressed her excitement of the news of the relocation of the Trinity Health Headquarters coming to Livonia in January 2013 to two locations on Victor Parkway. She commended Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, along with the Mayor’s office for their efforts relating to this news. President Toy announced the University of Michigan will be developing a portion of the vacant land located at the Seven Mile and Haggerty Road intersection and will be putting in a large medical facility on that property. Robinson wished a Happy Birthday to his wife, Julie, and wished his grandmother a th Happy 99 birthday as well. th By McCann and Laura, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,698 Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:04 p.m. on February 8, 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.