HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2012-01-30 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JANUARY 30, 2012
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Brandon Kritzman, Joe Laura,
Maureen Miller Brosnan and John Pastor. Absent: James McCann, Tom Robinson, and
Laura Toy.
Elected and appointed officials present: Kevin Roney, Assistant City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Don Knapp, City
Attorney; Terry Marecki, City Clerk; Kevin Maillard, Director of Public Services; and Jack
E. Kirksey, Mayor.
Mayor Kirksey announced the Livonia Rotary is looking for people who would like to join
the Rotary and meet their objectives; anyone who is interested can visit their website for
further information at www.livoniarotary.org. Mayor Kirksey also announced that
representatives with plans for a new Menard's Home Improvement store will go before
Council and the Planning Commission in the very near future.
Vice President Pastor announced there is new data on Item #7.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster, expressed his concerns with regard to tax tribunal
cases, such as one that was discussed earlier today in a closed meeting of the
Committee of the Whole.
Vice President Pastor announced there is an "X" Item that will be discussed following
tonight's Agenda.
Vice President Pastor announced there will be a Public Hearing for the following item
to be held in the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
MI 48154-
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:15 p.m.
Request of Alex Bishop, Director of Inspection, City of Livonia, to hold a
hearing on the Findings of the Order of the Hearing Officer regarding the
demolition of the residential structures located at 18305 Melvin, Livonia,
MI 48152, in accordance with Chapter 15.52, Dangerous Buildings and
Structures, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
NEW BUSINESS
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1. REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Scott Kelley, Project
Manager, Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc., re: for a proposed residence located at
20298 Hubbard Street.
Kevin Roney, Assistant City Engineer, due to petitioner being unable to attend
tonight's meeting and he proceeded with the request before Council. He stated
there are no sidewalks in the immediate area and recommends Council approval
for the waiver.
Laura offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Laura also asked that the petitioner's presence be requested at the voting
meeting and stated that Council reserves the right to remove this Item from the
Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
2. APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE APPRENTICE PERMIT: Office of the City
Clerk, re: submitted by Nichole Calme in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
Nicole Calme, 32744 Five Mile, was present to answer any questions from
Council.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
3. REAPPOINTMENT OF JOLLIETTA COLEMAN TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW:
Office of the Mayor, re: for a three-year term, which shall expire on February 16,
2015.
Jollietta Coleman was present in the audience to answer any questions from
Council.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
4. REQUEST TO APPROVE PURCHASE: Public Service Division, re: of eight (8)
Toro ZTR 29 H.P., propane powered Kawasaki mowers with 60" Turbo Force
decks utilizing the State of Michigan bid process.
Kevin Maillard, Director of Public Services, presented the request to Council.
The 2011-2012 approved capital outlay budget includes the purchase of eight (8)
propane powered 60" deck mowers. Arrangements were made to incorporate the
purchase through the State bid process for mowers The State bid this year was
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awarded to Commercial Lawn mower, a Livonia based dealer. The Department
wishes to purchase eight (8) Taro ZTR, Model 74975 29 H.P. propane powered
Kawasaki mowers with 60" Turbo Force decks @ $11,079.00 each. In addition
the City is receiving a multiple unit discount that results in the price of$10,675.00
each for a total price of $85,400.00. This purchase will replace eight (8)
comparable units that will be auctioned on the Michigan Intergovernmental
Network (MITN) along with other equipment, later this fiscal year. These mowers
are assigned to both permanent and seasonal staff to assist in the maintenance
of approximately 400 acres of City property (buildings, parks, athletic fields,
boulevard islands, open areas, etc.) that are not part of the contractual
assistance mowing contract used by the Department. They are recommending
that Council authorize the purchase of eight (8) Toro ZTR, Model 74975 29 H.P.
propane powered Kawasaki mowers with 60" Turbo Force decks from
Commercial Lawnmower, 32098 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a
total price of $85,400.00 and waive the formal bidding process since there would
be no advantage to the City from competitive bidding.
Laura offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Brosnan said she would be supporting this and was glad the contractor was a
Livonia based business. She extended her appreciation to the employees
responsible for making our equipment get the maximum possible usage.
Vice President Pastor recognized Mr. Murphy, owner of Commercial
Lawnmower, in the audience.
Kritzman congratulated Mr. Murphy on Commercial Lawnmower being named
the Livonia Small Business of the Year by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce.
John Murphy, 32098 Plymouth, thanked the Council for their support and
recognized the efforts of Doug Moore from the City's Department of Public Works
for all his work on this contract.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
5. REQUEST TO APPROVE PURCHASE: Public Service Division, re: of three (3)
John Deere Gators, three (3) Boss 6'6" v-plows, and three (3) Snoway salt
spreaders utilizing the State of Michigan bid process.
Kevin Maillard, Director of Public Services, presented the request to Council. The
2011-2012 approved capital outlay budget includes the purchase of three (3)
John Deere XUV Turf Vehicles (commonly referred to as a "Gator") with cabs
and snow equipment. Arrangements were made to incorporate the purchase
through the State bid process for park maintenance equipment. The State bid
this year was awarded to Thesier Equipment Company, located in South Lyon
Michigan. The Department wishes to purchase three (3) John Deere Model XUV
8251 at $16,617.50 each with three (3) Boss 6'6" v-plows at $3,350.00 each and
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three (3) Snoway Model 6 salt spreaders at $1,900.00 each. The total for all
three is $65,602.50. This purchase will replace three (3) comparable units that
will be auctioned on the Michigan Intergovernmental Network (MITN) along with
other equipment, later this fiscal year. Life expectancy of this type of equipment
is five years. The units are used for sidewalk snow removal during the winter
seasons, and for Park maintenance duties during the rest of the year. The units
are assigned to three specific parks, and used by both permanent, and seasonal
staff. The proposed units are superior in every aspect to the units being replaced.
The proposed units have better engines, superior suspension, better carrying
capacity, and the proposed plows are scaled-down versions of the plows we
have on our pick-up trucks. They are recommending that Council authorize the
purchase of three (3) John Deere, Model XUV 8251 Turf Vehicles; three (3) Boss
6'6" v-plows; and three (3) Snoway Model 6 salt spreaders, from Thesier
Equipment Company, 28342 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178, for a total price
of $65,602.50 and waive the formal bidding process since there would be no
advantage to the City from competitive bidding.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
6. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND
EXPENDITURES: Public Service Division, re: for the removal of an additional
66 trees and stump grinding under the 2011 Tree and Stump removal program.
(CR 44-11)
Kevin Maillard, Director of Public Services, said Council approved funding for
Tree and Stump Removal for the 2011 Tree and Stump removal program, in the
amount of $84,616.00 which was awarded to Greener Still, Inc., 19119
Schoolcraft, Detroit, Michigan 48223. There were 66 new (additional) various
sized tree removals that were assigned for removal and stump grinding, in an
effort to eliminate potential hazards in the City right-of-way (ROW). These
removals now require additional funding. These locations were not initially
targeted for removal but their removal became necessary after the storm events
of May 23rd and July 11th and the road construction activity in the Brookwood
Estates subdivision in Section 11, north of Six Mile and east of Merriman. The
actual removals occurred as part of the approved program but that program was
not completed until late in the 2011 construction season, with the invoicing in mid
to late December. Based on the above additional removals, they are
recommending that the Council authorize an additional expenditure in the
amount of $10,069.00 to Greener Still, Inc., 19119 Schoolcraft, Detroit, Michigan
48223.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
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7. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2011-11-08-13
submitted by Jones Lang LaSalle/Bank of America in connection with a proposal
to construct a bank (Bank of America) on Buildable Area "G" within the Livonia
Marketplace shopping center, located on the north side of Seven Mile Road
between Middlebelt Road and Purlingbrook Avenue (29502 Seven Mile Road) in
the Southeast '/4 of Section 2.
Mark Taormina, Director of Economic Development and Planning said after the
Study Meeting held January 18, 2012; they took all of the recommendations from
the Council members into consideration and have since resubmitted new plans
addressing some of the concerns that were raised. Jason Wagner, 100 N.
Broadway, was present to answer any questions Council may have. He said the
project architect was here to answer any questions from Council.
Jason Wagner, Nelson & Associates, 100 N. Broadway, St. Louis, MO, 63102,
said the made some modifications to the materials and appearance of the
exterior of the building.
Kritzman said the new proposed elevation drawings were an improvement from
the last drawing. He asked Wagner what type of material would be used. Wagner
replied they are willing to use a stucco or brick finish, whichever the Council
prefers.
Brosnan applauded the efforts of Mr. Wagner and appreciated the fact that he
listened to the recommendations of the Council members at the Study Meeting.
She said the new proposed elevation is much more neighborhood friendly and
consistent with the development of the rest of the site.
Vice President noted the change in the drive thru lanes to 9 foot in width as
opposed to the original 8 '/2 foot, which was also discussed at the Study Meeting.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING — STUCCO FINISH REGULAR
2) APPROVING — BRICK FINISH
X1. REQUEST FROM THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION TO
INVESTIGATE THE REQUEST FROM AMERICAN MULTI-CINEMA, INC. (A
MISSOURI CORPORATION) TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF AN
ESCROWED 2011 B HOTEL LICENSED BUSINESS WITH DANCE PERMIT
AND OFFICIAL PERMIT (FOOD) FROM ADVANTAGE LANDSCAPE &
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.; REQUEST TO TRANSFER
CLASSIFICATION FROM A B HOTEL LICENSE TO A CLASS C LICENSE;
REQUEST TO TRANSFER LOCATION (GOVERNMENTAL UNIT) (MCL
436.1531(1) FROM 31500 WICK, ROMULUS, MI 48174, WAYNE COUNTY;
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AND REQUEST NEW OFFICIAL PERMIT (MOVIE THEATRE): Division of
Police, re: for the business located at 19500 Haggerty, Livonia, MI 48152.
John Carlin, Coolidge, Troy, said this was the final step for the liquor license
transfer.
Laura asked Carlin how soon they would be moving forward with the project and
serving alcohol. Carlin replied they are ready to begin immediately and estimated
it would take about 2 to 3 months to complete everything and be ready to serve
alcohol.
Laura offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
As there were no further questions or comments, Vice President Pastor adjourned the
Study Session at 8:37 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012.
DATED: February 7, 2012 TERRY A. MARECKI
CITY CLERK