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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2014-05-19 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD MAY 19, 2014 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Brosnan. Present: Brandon Kritzman, John Pastor, Laura Toy, Lynda Scheel, Susan Nash, and Maureen Miller Brosnan. Absent: Brian Meakin. Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Don Knapp, City Attorney; Terry Marecki, City Clerk; and Mayor Jack E. Kirksey. Toy wished a belated Happy Birthday to President Brosnan, her birthday was May 8, 2014. President Brosnan wished a Happy Anniversary to Judy Priebe and her husband Gene; they are celebrating 42 years of marriage. President Brosnan also wished her parents, Dick and Karen Miller, a Happy Anniversary; they are celebrating 52 years of marriage. Toy presented a commendation to Kathleen McIntyre for her service and dedication on the Zoning Board of Appeals. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. NEW BUSINESS 1. BLOCK PARTY: Michael Kinney, re: to be held on Friday, July 4, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Howell, between Blue Skies and Richfield, with a rain date of July 5, 2014. Michael Kinney, 37629 Howell, was present to answer any questions Council may have. Toy offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 2. REAPPOINTMENT OF SCOTT BAHR TO THE LIVONIA PLANNING COMMISSION: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three year term, which will expire on June 9, 2017. Mayor Kirksey said he is happy to recommend Scott Bahr for reappointment to the Planning Commission. He said Scott was present this evening to answer any questions Council may have. 2 Scott Bahr thanked the Mayor for his recommendation for reappointment to the Planning Commission. He said he appreciates all the guidance he has been given from Mayor Kirksey and Mark Taormina. He looks forward to continuing his service to the community as a member of the Planning Commission. Scheel offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 3. REAPPOINTMENT OF R. LEE MORROW TO THE LIVONIA PLANNING COMMISSION: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three year term, which will expire on June 9, 2017. Mayor Kirksey said Lee Morrow has been very active in the community for a number of years. Lee is the Chairman of the Planning Commission and does a great job as Chairman and leading the meetings. He said it is with great pride that he recommends R. Lee Morrow for reappointment to the Planning Commission. Mayor Kirksey said Lee is also present to answer any questions Council may have. Toy offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. R. Lee Morrow thanked Mayor Kirksey for his recommendation for reappointment. He said it has been a privilege and he looks forward to his continued service on the Planning Commission. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 4. REAPPOINTMENT OF GERALD TAYLOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Office of the Mayor, re: for a six year term, which will expire on June 7, 2020. Mayor Kirksey said he is honored to recommend Gerald Joseph Taylor for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation. Mayor Kirksey said Joe Taylor is very active in the community and is present to answer any questions Council may have. Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Joe Taylor thanked Mayor Kirksey for his recommendation and the Council for their support. He said he loves the community and looks forward to his continued service on the Economic Development Corporation. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 3 5. AWARD OF BID: Department of Community Resources, re: for the purchase and installation of the Tightrope Media Systems SX2HD server and CG330-SDI character generator, in order to provide compatibility with supported Microsoft operating systems, from budgeted funds. Mike DiFazio, Program Supervisor, Cable Division, presented the request to Council. They are requesting that City Council accept the bid from VTP, 41210 Bridge St., Novi, MI 48375 for the purchase and installation of the Tightrope Media Systems SX2HD server and CG330-SDI character generator for $28,800.00. VTP provided the most competitive bid. This equipment will replace the 2007-year models of similar Tightrope hardware which currently operates under Windows XP and which will no longer be supported by Microsoft. The following are the four proposals submitted on MITN for our Tightrope Upgrade Project: VTP Novi, MI $28,800.00 Keycode Media Spring Lake, MI $31,100.00 Pro Video Perrysburg, OH $33,103.00 Tel Systems Ann Arbor, MI $36,132.00 Appropriate funds have been budgeted and are available. Toy offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 6. PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO (1) PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA- AND (2) TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,775,000.00 OF REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2014 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF: Department of Finance, re: for the (DWRF) Drinking Water Revolving Fund. (CR 415-13 and CR 116-14) Mike Slater, Director of Finance, presented the request to Council. He said Council Resolution #415-13 authorized the publication of a Notice of Intent to issue DWRF Drinking Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds not to exceed $4 million. The comment period has passed and no objections have been received. On April 21, 2014, City Council authorized construction contracts for this project in CR #116-14. The total project cost to be funded by the DWRF bonds is $3,775,000. Copies of the proposed ordinance language prepared by Miller Canfield have been provided to the Council for its consideration and review. This ordinance is necessary to issue the bonds, which is scheduled for June 25, 2014. He said it should be noted that the State's Revenue Bond Act 94 requires only a 4 single reading for adoption of the ordinance. He said he believes it could go on the Consent Agenda if Council so desires. President Brosnan asked City Attorney, Don Knapp, if that was permissible. Knapp said it would probably be best for it to be on the Regular Agenda, have the 1St Reading and then adopt the Ordinance by final approval through a roll call vote. Pastor offered the approving resolution for 1St Reading with final approval for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING — FOR 1ST READING REGULAR WITH FINAL APPROVAL 7. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for the purchase of one (1) Jacobsen LF510-Demo for golf course maintenance, in the amount of $35,534.00 from budgeted funds. Lyle Trudell, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation has taken bids for golf course equipment. Specifications were prepared by the Department, and an advertisement for bids was placed in the Sunday, April 5, 2014 edition of the Livonia Observer and on the MITN website. Two (2) companies submitted bids which were opened in the presence of the Bid Committee at 2:00 p.m. on April 15, 2014. The bid results are as follows: Midwest Golf& Turf Jacobsen LF510 — New $38,776.00 Jacobsen LF510 — Demo (used less than 15 hours) $35,534.00 Spartan Distributors Jacobsen LF510 — New $ -0- Jacobson LF510 — Demo (used less than 15 hours) Unavailable Alternate Bid — TORO Reelmaster 3550-D $39,743.01 They are asking Council to award the bid for the Jacobsen LF510-Demo to Midwest Golf & Turf, 25125 Trans-X, Novi, MI 48375, Mr. Paul Wiltsie, Territory Manager, in the amount of$35,534.00. Budgeted funds are available. Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 8. REQUEST TO APPROVE POLICE COMMAND SALARY AND BENEFIT CHANGES: Civil Service Department, re: for the period of December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2017. 5 Mike Slater, Director of Finance, said Mr. Biga is out of town and that he is up to date on this item. He said the Police Command salary and benefit changes have not been adjusted to be made consistent with Livonia Lieutenants and Sergeants Association (LLSA) since the labor contract ending November 30, 2012. Since that time they have had contracts for the period December 1, 2012 to November 30, 2013 and new contract effective December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2017. It is respectfully requested the Civil Service Commission adopt a resolution extending to the Police Command all the benefits and wage increases contained in the contracts, including the Police Retention Plan, effective December 1, 2013. A list of the proposed salary and benefit changes has been provided to the Council for its consideration and review. Pastor offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. Toy announced the passing of Jeri Moak, former employee of the City of Livonia's City Clerk's Office for several years and had worked under former City Clerk Joan McCotter. She left Livonia and became Deputy City Clerk in Northville Township. She succumbed to her battle with cancer and is survived by her three (3) children. She will be greatly missed. President Brosnan reminded everyone about the Memorial Day Celebration this Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. As there were no further questions or comments, President Brosnan adjourned the Study Session at 8:23 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014. DATED: May 29, 2014 TERRY A. MARECKI CITY CLERK