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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTIETH
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 13, 2017
On March 13, 2017 the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by Vice
President Brandon Kritzman at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Scott Bahr led the
meeting in the Pledge with the assistance of Boy Scout Troop 271 from St.
Michael’s School.
Roll was called with the following result: Scott Bahr, Brian Meakin,
Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jim Jolly and Vice President Brandon Kritzman.
Absent: Cathy White and President Kathleen McIntyre.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
or Economic Development and Planning; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Judy Priebe, Director of Legislative Affairs; Brian Kahn,
Director of Emergency Preparedness; Shadd Whitehead, Fire Chief; Curtis Caid,
Chief of Police and Mayor Dennis Wright.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, it was:
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#89-17 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1819 Regular
Meeting of Council held February 27, 2017 are approved as
submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bahr, Brosnan, Jolly, and Kritzman
NAYS: None
PRESENT: Meakin
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
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Councilmember Meakin announced the retirees from February, 2017 as follows:
Gary Scheske, Battalion Chief (Fire), with 26 years of service; Robert Genik,
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Chief of Security, 16 District Court, with 31 years of service; Richard Grodek,
Civil Engineer III (Engineering), 30 years of service; William Yee, Civil Engineer
II (Engineering), with 30 years of service; and Brian Wilson, Assistant Director of
Public Works, with 39 years of service. He wished them all well on their
retirement and thanked them for their service.
Vice President Kritzman proudly announced that the City of Livonia Pompon
Team was named the 2017 State Champions at the Mid American Pompon State
Competition held February 19, 2017 at the Breslin Center at Michigan State
University. Each member of the team as well as the coaches were presented
with a proclamation from City Council members honoring their achievement.
Vice President Kritzman announced there will be one X-item heard at the end of
tonight’s regular agenda.
During Audience Communication Lauren Rousseau, 19291 Gill Road, reported
that the first Wayne County Chapter of Families Against Narcotics Organization
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is launching April 10, 2017 with a meeting being held at the Life Church Annex,
6900 Haggerty Road, Canton, at 6:30 p.m. She stated that the organization was
founded in 2007 and its mission is to provide education, support and resources
for families with members struggling with addictions.
Councilmember Brosnan spoke about the experience she shared with Mayor
Wright and Vice President Kritzman while attending the Sobriety Court
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graduation at the 16 District Court and commented on the many valuable
resources available to Livonia residents.
Brian Kahn, Director of Emergency Preparedness, reported on how the City
handled the recent dangerously high wind incident by initiating use of the
Emergency Operations Center.
Chief Whitehead also spoke on the incident, citing they had 150 condition related
calls and three structure fires simultaneously. He commended his crew in the
handling of the situation.
Chief Caid congratulated the Fire Department for their hard work and the 911
operators who fielded the calls.
Mayor Wright spoke of the bravery exhibited during the windstorm by both the
Fire and Police, keeping injuries to a minimum.
A round of applause was initiated by Councilmember Brosnan to thank our Police
and Fire Departments.
Chief Caid also thanked Andrea Oquist, Superintendent of Livonia Public
Schools, for her assistance in getting the school children home safely.
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On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, it was:
An email communication from Jennifer Trussell, Administrative
Assistant, The Senior Alliance, dated January 27, 2017, re: Request to Update
City Council by Jason Maciejewski, Chief Planning & Information Officer, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#90-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated February 17, 2017,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
recommended final budget adjustments required for the Fiscal Year 2016
budget, the Council does hereby refer the subject matter of employee
wellness to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
#91-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated February 17, 2017,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
recommended final budget adjustments required for the Fiscal Year 2016
budget, the Council does hereby authorize said budget adjustments and
transfers in the manner and form set forth in the attachment.
#92-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
February 6, 2017, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Sci Floor Covering, 30601 Ecorse Road, Romulus, MI
48174 for performing all work required in connection with the carpet
installation at the Livonia Senior Center in an amount not to exceed
$48,722.50, the same having been the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $48,722.50
from funds already budgeted in the following accounts for this purpose:
$35,000.00 in Capital Outlay Account No.: 401-000-971-000 and
$13,722.50 in Account No. 702-285-216 (Senior Trust Fund).
#93-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated February 15, 2017, which
bears the signature of the Chief Assistant City Attorney and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Matthew
Flynn, Ultimate Fun Productions, 23315 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale,
Michigan 48220, requesting authorization to co-sponsor the Red, White
and Barbeque Event at Greenmead with Ultimate Fun Productions, to be
co-sponsored by Greenmead and the Arts Commission for a three-year
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contract, to be held on July 7-9, 2017; July 6-8, 2018; and July 12-14,
2019, from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Friday, 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm on
Saturday, and 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to
the following conditions:
1. That Ultimate Fun Productions and all equipment operators shall
provide the City of Livonia with appropriate insurance policies
naming the City of Livonia as additional insured with liability coverage
of at least $1 million, and all certificates of insurance shall be
submitted to the Department of Law for approval by the City prior to
the event;
2. That Ultimate Fun Productions and any vendors involved in the sale
of beer, wine and/or liquor on Greenmead property shall be
appropriately licensed and provide the City of Livonia with a copy of
the license(s) and an insurance policy naming the City of Livonia as
additional insured with liquor liability coverage in the amount of $1
million, such certificate to be submitted to the Department of Law for
approval by the City prior to the event;
3. That Ultimate Fun Productions shall execute a hold harmless
agreement in favor of the City of Livonia in a manner and form
acceptable to the Department of Law;
4. That all vendors must obtain transient merchant licenses from the
City of Livonia prior to the event, and all necessary licenses and
permits from state and county agencies prior to the event;
5. That Ultimate Fun Productions shall pay the police fee as stated on
the City of Livonia Fees/Waivers IV Category Grid as established in
Council Resolution 660-03, adopted on December 17, 2003;
6. That Ultimate Fun Productions will provide and pay for an ambulance
on site in case of emergencies;
7. That Ultimate Fun Productions will secure the festival grounds with
fencing if required by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission;
8. That Ultimate Fun Productions will provide portable toilet facilities
sufficient to accommodate all attendees;
9. The Ultimate Fun Productions will have procedures in place
regarding admissions to the grounds and provide security personnel
for the duration of the festival;
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10. That Ultimate Fun Productions will be responsible for the setup,
maintenance and breakdown of any tents or temporary onsite
structures used during the festival;
11. That Ultimate Fun Productions will be responsible for grounds
keeping, garbage removal and cleanup for the duration of the
festival;
12. That Ultimate Fun Productions will provide additional towers of
lighting for use at night and will remove same in accordance with the
rules and regulations of Greenmead;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve Ultimate Fun Productions’
proposal to pay a flat fee of $10,000.00 per year, as set forth in the
aforesaid communication, for use of the property; and with the further
understanding that the Historical Commission will have the opportunity to
realize additional profits from operating a food booth, and sales from gift
shop operations.
#94-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
February 6, 2017, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of ID Enterprises, 32788 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
MI 48154, for design (cover and typesetting), three proofs, editing, printing
and sorting of the “L” Magazine, at the unit prices specified in the
attachment to the aforesaid communication per issue for the estimated
cost, including contingencies, of $37,000.00 per contract year, for a two
year period from May 2017 to May 2019; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $37,000.00
per contract year from funds budgeted in Account No. 101-707-904-000
(Parks and Recreation) and Account No. 208-755-905-000 (Community
Recreation) for this purpose.
#95-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Superintendent of the Department of Parks and
Recreation, dated February 13, 2017, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
regarding a proposed increase in senior golf rates for Fox Creek,
Whispering Willows and Idyl Wyld Golf Courses, effective with the opening
of the 2017 golf season, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the
increased senior golf rates at Fox Creek, Whispering Willows and Idyl
Wyld Golf Courses set forth in the aforesaid communication, effective with
the opening of the 2017 golf season, are hereby approved.
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#96-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated January 20, 2017, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of four (4) Toro Zero Turn
Mowers (ZTR) – 5000, Model #74933, propane – powered mowers with
Kawasaki FX 801V – 852 CC Engines, and 60” Turbo Force Mowing
Decks, from Commercial Lawnmower, 32098 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI
48150, at a cost of $11,118.00 each, for a total cost of $44,472.00, and
four (4) extra propane tanks at a cost of $322.55 each, for a total cost of
$1,290.20, for a total amount not to exceed $45,762.20, as replacement
mowers for the Public Service Division, the same to be expended from
funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No: 401-000-987-000
(Capital Outlay Budget); FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as
the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price under Contract
No. 071B0200329, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the disposal of the replaced mowers at public auction hosted by the
Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial
auction after receipt of the new mowers.
#97-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated January 20, 2017, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of four (4) John Deere, Model
TH 6X4 Turf Vehicles (Gators), from Bader & Sons Co., 20801 Pontiac
Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178, at a cost of $10,641.53 per unit, for a total
amount not to exceed $42,566.12, as replacement vehicles for the Public
Service Division – Park Maintenance, the same to be expended from
funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No: 401-000-987-000
(Capital Outlay Budget); FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as
the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price under Contract
No. 071B7700085, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the disposal of the replaced vehicles at public auction hosted by the
Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial
auction after receipt of the new vehicles.
#98-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 17, 2017,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 261-16, 163-15 and 283-
14, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by
the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
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the Council does hereby authorize a one-year extension of the contract
with Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc., 28830 West Eight Mile Road, Suite 103,
Farmington Hills, MI 48336, for completing all work required in connection
with the 2017 joint and crack sealing program (Contract 17-D) by
extending the Contract 14-D unit prices for Contract 17-D, for a total cost
not to exceed $200,000.00; FURTHER, such action is taken without
competitive bidding for the reasons that a) concrete material prices have
risen rapidly and this bid largely protects the City from such increases;
and b) information from other communities’ bidding procedures indicates
that these prices are favorable for the City; and c) Michigan Joint Sealing,
Inc. won the City’s competitive bids in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2014, and is
continuing to honor its 2014 prices, such that there are ample reasons to
waive competitive bidding under Code of Ordinances Section
3.04.140D2a; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $75,000.00 from funds already budgeted in
Account No. 202-463-818-117 (Major Roads) and in the amount of
$125,000.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 203-463-818-
117 (Local Roads) for this purpose; FURTHER, the foregoing amounts
are based upon the Engineering Division’s estimate of units involved, and
are subject to final payments based upon the actual units completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted in 2017; and the City Engineer
is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it
becomes necessary.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, Meakin, Brosnan, Jolly and Kritzman
NAYS: None
The Vice President declared the resolutions adopted.
Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 110 (GREENLEAF
COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABILITY) OF TITLE 2 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming
Regular meeting.
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On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#99-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an email
communication from Joe Abinader, dated February 28, 2017, which
requests permission to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow a car show with a DJ
to be held in the parking lot of Underdog Car Meets, 30200 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 3:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested.
Joe Abinader, Petitioner, was present to answer questions of Council on the
above agenda item.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#100-17 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#101-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated March 10, 2017, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the emergency purchase of one
(1) 2016 Pierce Ascendent 107’ Puc Aerial Quint from Halt Fire
Incorporated, 50168 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, Michigan 48393, as a
replacement truck for Ladder 1 (2002 American Lafrance Aerial Truck), in
the amount of $856,800.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in the amount of $856,800.00 from the
unexpended fund balance of the Capital Projects Fund (401) for this
purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of
said item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication and such action is taken in accordance with
Section 3.04.140D1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of Ladder 1
(2002 American LaFrance Aerial Truck) at public auction after receipt of
the new vehicle.
Chief Whitehead was present to answer questions of Council on the above
agenda item.
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There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
Vice President Kritzman acknowledged the presence of former Councilmember
Joe Laura and his wife Diane in the audience.
Councilmember Brosnan wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,820th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 7:57 p.m. on March 13, 2017.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk