HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2011-06-01 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JUNE 1, 2011
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Conrad Schwartz, John
Pastor, Brian Meakin, Laura Toy, and James McCann. Absent: Joe Laura and Maureen
Miller Brosnan.
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; Dennis Wright, City Treasurer; and Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor.
President McCann announced a Public Hearing to be held in the Auditorium of Livonia
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI for the following item:
Monday, June 13, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: for approval of the
Assessment Roll for the operation of an irrigation system along portions of
Plymouth Road formerly paid for utilizing PRDA funds, pursuant to Section
3.08.070 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. (CR 150-11
and CR 79-11)
Schwartz wished his wife Andrea a Happy Anniversary. They were married 37 years
ago on June 1, 1974.
Toy said Kim Stewart, who was a member of `The Dittilies' for many years, passed
away suddenly yesterday. She asked for a moment of silence for Kim, he was very
talented and will be greatly missed.
President McCann wished Jillian Cramb, Mayor Kirksey's granddaughter, a Happy
Birthday.
President McCann said the City recently experienced a 100 year plus storm which
resulted in many flooded basements. He said Mayor Kirksey is here to speak on the
matter.
Mayor Kirksey recognized some volunteers who worked this past weekend. He said the
City received several calls from seniors who had standing water in their basements and
didn't have the means financially or any family or friends that could help them. Mayor
Kirksey mentioned the volunteers Dennis Wright, City Treasurer, Mae Yeomans, Tom
Ware, Gay Ware, Courtney McDermid, Nathan McDermid, Alicia Blakely, Karl Peters,
Jim McCann and Linda McCann. President McCann also recognized Mick from Ace
Hardware for supplying them with masks, gloves and trash bags that were needed to
accomplish this task. The audience applauded all of those involved in this effort to help
those in need in the community during this ordeal. The Mayor also noted that other
volunteers within the community were standing by ready to help.
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Mayor Kirksey announced there will be a Town Hall Meeting tomorrow night here at the
City of Livonia Civic Center Auditorium, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss the flooded basements
during the recent storm.
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, announced that the meeting scheduled for tomorrow night
regarding the 2012 Newburgh Road Reconstruction between 6 Mile and Laurel Park
Drive that was scheduled to be held in the auditorium will be moved to the 5t" Floor
Gallery Room.
Toy commended all the volunteers, City employees and Waste Management employees
for all their hard work to assist the residents of the community that experienced flooding
in their basements during the recent storm.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Jason Rhines, President of Expert Services, 11310 Auburndale, Livonia, gave a brief
overview of the cleanup process for residents with flooded basements who are able to
do the cleanup themselves. Residents interested in contacting Expert Services may call
1-877-40-FLOOD or on the web at www.40flood.com. It is recommended that residents
hire a professional but if they must do the cleanup themselves it is important that they
follow all safety precautions.
Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, announced the Candidates Debate, hosted by
the League of Women Voters, will be held next Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Livonia City Hall Civic Center Auditorium. He encouraged everyone to attend.
John Grzebik, 11301 Hubbell, gave an update on upcoming events in the Livonia Public
Schools; including the All Night Senior Parties happening at the High Schools. He
indicated Churchill High School is looking for volunteers to help with their All Night
Senior Party.
NEW BUSINESS
1. BLOCK PARTY: Ray Franges, re: to be held Saturday, August 20, 2011, from
12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Brentwood, between Meadowlark and Jacquelyn,
with a rain date requested of Sunday, August 21, 2011.
Toy offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
2. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY'S NOISE ORDINANCE: Pastor Scott Davis,
Berean Bible Church, re: between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on
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Saturday, June 11, 2011, in connection with an Open House event they are
planning for their members, family and friends and the local community.
Pastor Scott Davis, Berean Bible Church, 35375 Ann Arbor Trail, was present to
answer any questions Council may have.
Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
3. REQUEST FOR STREET NAME CHANGE: Lyn Bankes, a resident on Bell
Creek Lane, re: to avoid further confusion for residents residing on both Bell
Creek Lane and on Bell Creek, some of which have the same numerical address.
Toy said she was informed the petitioner has undergone surgery and could not
attend the meeting tonight. Toy said the fact that these two streets have
residences with the same numerical address is causing some of the residents a
lot of grief with packages delivered to wrong address, difficulty for visitors to find
them. It was suggested that the name of one of the streets be changed to avoid
any further confusion; such as spelling Bell with an `e' on the end (example: Belle
Creek) or perhaps dropping the Bell (example: Creek Lane).
Meakin offered the resolution referring the matter to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: REFERRING TO COMMITTEE CONSENT
OF THE WHOLE
4. APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM JOYNER AS A DEMOCRATIC MEMBER TO THE
LIVONIA BOARD OF CANVASSERS: Office of the City Clerk, re: to fill an
unexpired term ending on December 31, 2013.
Bill Joyner was present in the audience to answer any questions Council may
have.
Toy offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
5. APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT BAHR AS A REPUBLICAN MEMBER TO THE
LIVONIA BOARD OF CANVASSERS: Office of the City Clerk, re: to fill an
unexpired term ending on December 31, 2013.
Scott Bahr was present to answer any questions Council may have.
Schwartz offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
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DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
6. AWARD OF BID: Public Service Division, re: for electrical services and general
electrical maintenance at all City buildings and facilities for a two-year period,
with the option to extend for an additional year.
Kevin Maillard, Director of Public Services, presented the request to Council.
They went out for bid and five (5) bids were received. One of those five was
disqualified due to their not attending a mandatory pre-bid meeting and failure to
submit a bid-bond. It is their recommendation to award the contract to the low
bidder meeting all specifications, MAS Electrical Services, Inc., 32940 Capitol,
Livonia, MI 48150, in an annual amount not to exceed $190,000.00, for a two
year period, with the option of the City to extend for one additional year;
authorizing expenditures from budgeted funds.
Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
7. REQUEST TO AMEND COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 260-08 AND TO
RESCIND COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 261-08: Glenn Shaw, Jr., Shaw
Energy, L.L.C., re: to eliminate the drive-thru window approved in connection
with Petition 2007-06-02-22 for a coffee shop within the BP Gas Station located
on the south side of Five Mile Road, between Levan Road and Golfview Drive
(36375 Five Mile Road), in the Northeast '/4 of Section 20. (CR 74-08)
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, said by
rescinding Council Resolution No. 261-08 the petitioner would no longer be
obligated to fulfill all the conditions of that waiver use, one of which was removal
of two of the four curb approaches.
Toy offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Glenn Shaw, Sr., was present to answer any questions Council may have.
President McCann asked him if there have been any traffic problems at the
location. Shaw replied not usually but today their gas was 30 cents per gallon
cheaper than other gas stations in the immediate area, it was a little hectic today
but that is not the case usually. He said they need all the accesses coming into
the location to help keep the traffic flow from having any problems.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
8. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2011-04-02-04
submitted by Midas Auto Services requesting approval to display and sell used
vehicles on property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, between Seven
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Mile Road and Bretton Avenue (19708 Middlebelt Road), in the Southwest '/4 of
Section 1.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, said this is a
request by Midas Auto Services to expand business on Middlebelt Road to
include used vehicle sales. They have been operating strictly as an auto repair
facility since 1982. The vehicles that would be offered for sale would be
displayed in the front parking lot. They would only have three vehicles displayed
in the front parking lot at one time. There is sufficient parking at the location. The
Planning Commission is recommending approval.
Frank Grisa, 34175 Oakdale, was present on behalf of Midas Auto Services to
answer any questions Council may have. Grisa said they are a family business
and have been struggling; their volume is about half of what it used to be. He
thought if they could sell a couple of vehicles per month it would help make up
the difference for them. He indicated he would be advertising the vehicles on the
internet.
Toy asked the petitioner what type of vehicles he would be selling. Grisa replied
late model vehicles. Toy asked him if the vehicles have for sale signs on them.
He said they would have hang tags on the rear view mirrors and a seller's
disclosure on the window, as required by law. Toy asked Taormina if there were
any other businesses in the City similar to what is proposed. Taormina replied,
he could not think of any at that scale. Toy asked Taormina if there is any kind of
sunset on this that would give Council an opportunity to reevaluate this in five
years or so. Taormina deferred that question to Don Knapp, City Attorney.
Don Knapp, City Attorney, replied that waiver uses go with the land or in this
instance with the petitioner. There really isn't a mechanism that would allow the
City to sunset that waiver use
Toy offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
President McCann said he had some concerns about the request. One of his
concerns is the neighboring residential properties. Another concern is if they
were to approve the request it would be setting precedence for other businesses
that may have similar ideas for their businesses. He said there is a reason why
the City has car sales as a waiver use; it is because it can get out of hand.
President McCann offered the denying resolution for the Regular Agenda.
Pastor said he agreed with President McCann. Pastor said, he also has a family
owned business here in Livonia and understands about the effects of the
economy on family owned businesses. However, he feels the same way about
setting precedence by approving this request. He said gas stations, tire stores,
and oil change stores will all want waiver uses for used car sales next.
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President McCann asked the petitioner to return for the Regular meeting on June
8, 2011. This item will be placed on the Regular portion of the Agenda.
DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR
2) DENYING
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
As there were no further questions or comments, Council President McCann adjourned
the Study Session at 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.
DATED: June 7, 2011 TERRY A. MARECKI
CITY CLERK