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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2017-12-18 th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,839 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 18, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President McIntyre. Present: Cathy White, Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Brosnan, Jim Jolly, and Kathleen McIntyre (arrived 7:13 p.m.). Absent: Scott Bahr. In the absence of President McIntyre who was detained, Vice-President Kritzman started the meeting. #404-17 Resolution by Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving the minutes th of the 1,838 Regular Meeting of the Council held on December 4, 2017. Meakin presented Councilmember Brosnan with a commendation for her 17 years of service on City Council. Brosnan said it was an honor and thanked the community for allowing her to serve on City Council. She also said it was an honor to work with the many council colleagues over the years and all the employees at City Hall. She said it has been a true learning experience. She also thanked her parents and family for their encouragement and support. Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Meakin, White and Toy and President McIntyre thanked Councilmember Brosnan for her service to the City and the community. President McIntyre assumed the gavel at 7:18 p.m. and thanked Vice-President Kritzman for leading the meeting in her absence this evening. Vice-President Kritzman presented a plaque to President McIntyre, on behalf of the City Council, commemorating her service to the City Council as President. President McIntyre said she was honored and thanked everyone for the recognition. The plaque will be hung here at City Hall in the City Council office. President McIntyre announced there are two (2) X-items that will be discussed at the end of tonight’s Agenda. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Dennis Cuper, 19915 Edgewood, addressed Council and expressed his concern with snow plowing at Bicentennial Park. He said this year the City has stopped plowing this area and said he was told that this section of the park is closed during winter season. He said this is the first time in more than 20 years. He also expressed his disappoint that the nice wrought iron gates were removed by the new dog park area and replaced with a wooden road closed sign. He said the double wrought-iron gate was much more useful. He added that there is also a problem with people cleaning up after their dog at this park. The following item was received and filed: th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,839REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 18, 2017 Communication from the Department of Finance dated November 21, 2017, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending October 31, 2017. The following resolutions were offered by White and Jolly: #405-17 Approving a three (3) year extension of the existing contract with Maverick Property Maintenance for the 2018 through 2020 seasons at the unit prices from the 2015- 2017 Weed Cutting Contract. (CR 364-14). #406-17 Authorizing the emergency repair for a 2012 AEV Freightliner medium-duty ambulance. #407-17 Approving a five (5) year extension of the existing contract with Liqui-Force Services, Inc., for the Sanitary Sewer System Maintenance Services Contract in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 annually for the period from February 27, 2018 through February 26, 2023, from budgeted funds. (CR 96-13) #408-17 Authorizing the City Engineer, acting as the Street Administrator, to apply to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the inclusion of streets or portions thereof newly opened during 2017 for purposes of computing the City’s share of Act 51 revenues. and the street is an approved public street and is open for public purposes and is accepted into the City’s local street system and are located within a right-of-way under the control of the City of Livonia and that said streets were open to the public as of December 31, 2017. #409-17 Authorizing an additional appropriation and expenditure for additional costs incurred for the 2016-2017 Sidewalk Pavement Replacement Program – Water Main Breaks (Contract 16-F) (CR 204-16) #410-17 Approving Petition 2017-10-08-11, submitted by Lendlease, relating to a proposal to modify the exterior appearance of the existing KFC restaurant, located at 29060 Plymouth Road, subject to conditions. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: White, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. White gave Second Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 030 AND 040 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 84 (PRIMARY AND REGULAR ELECTIONS), OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,839REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 18, 2017 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing ordinance: AYES: White, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. #411-17 Resolution by White and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, determining there shall be no increase in salaries for City Council President and City Council for the calendar years 2018 and 2019 and taking no action relative to any salary changes proposed for the positions of the Mayor, City Clerk, or City Treasurer. Vice-President Kritzman stepped down from the podium at 7:36 p.m. to avoid any perceived conflict of interest on the following item. #412-17 Resolution by Meakin and Brosnan, authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $157,000.00 payable to OHM Advisors, for providing Professional Engineering Services relating to the Water Reliability Study, General Plan Update, and an Asset Management Plan Approval as required by the MDEQ, from budgeted funds. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: White, Meakin, Brosnan, Jolly, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. Vice-President Kritzman returned to the podium at 7:37 p.m. #413-17 Resolution by Jolly and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving Petition 2017- 09-02-12 submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc. to develop and operate an outdoor storage yard for recreational equipment, located at 12350 Merriman Road, subject to conditions. #414-17 Resolution by Jolly and Meakin, waiving the hard-surfaced requirement as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and authorizes use of crushed rock or gravel in connection with the approval of waiver use Petition 2017-09-02-12. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: White, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. #415-17 Resolution by Brosnan and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, approving Petition 2017-09-02-13 submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc. to develop and operate an outdoor storage yard for special trade contractors, located at 12350 Merriman Road, subject to conditions. #416-17 Resolution by Brosnan and Kritzman, waiving the hard-surfaced requirement as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and authorizes use of crushed rock or gravel in connection with the approval of waiver use Petition 2017-09-02-13. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: White, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly, and McIntyre. NAYS: None. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,839REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 18, 2017 #417-17 Resolution by Brosnan and Meakin, unanimously adopted, approving Petition 2017-10-02-14, submitted by HH & Sons, L.L.C., requesting to use the building at 27565 Grand River Avenue for office space, storage and e-commerce in association with the business operations of a pawn shop (Great Lakes Pawn located at 27675 Grand River), located at 27565 Grand River Avenue, subject to conditions. #418-17 Resolution by Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, authorizing an additional appropriation and expenditure in an amount not-to-exceed $95,000.00 for additional costs incurred related to the 2017 Concrete Road Repair Program. (Contract 17-C) (CR 72-17) #419-17 Resolution by Brosnan and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement executed by Toni Aloe, Its Managing Member, TACS, LLC, for a 12-foot wide public utility easement in connection with a new water main constructed at Aletha Apartments (14891 Farmington Road). #420-17 Resolution by White and Meakin, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement executed by Susan M. Harvey, Senior Vice President, Ashley Capital, LLC, Agent for Livonia West Commerce Center, LLC, for a 12-foot wide public utility easement in connection with the water main constructed at Amazon (39000 Amrhein Road). #421-17 Resolution by Kritzman and Meakin, unanimously adopted, suspending the rules for procedure as outlined in CR 574-82 to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda. #422-17 Resolution by Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, recognizing Focused Intent Foundation as a non-profit organization operating in the community, as required by the State of Michigan to obtain a Charitable Gaming License to allow them to conduct a Storytelling-Art Display-Wine Tasting Event with a Silent Art Auction and Raffle scheduled for January 14, 2018. #423-17 Resolution by Brosnan and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, approving the Livonia Police Officers Association (PSA Unit) Contract Agreement for the period December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2020. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. Brosnan paid tribute to former Councilmember Gerald Joe Taylor. She noted that after the meeting they will be renaming the Council Chambers in honor of him. She read the resolution recognizing Gerald Joe Taylor for his dedication and years of service to the City of Livonia acknowledging his various roles served. He introduced his family members present in the audience and thanked them for all their support of the years. Gerald Joe Taylor spoke and thanked Council for the recognition and honor. He also thanked everyone for their support and kind words. He very much appreciates this kind gesture. th SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,839REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 18, 2017 John Grzebik, 11301 Hubbell, thanked Gerald Joe Taylor for all his mentoring. Alan Helmkamp, 37488 N. Laurel Park, said here to pay his respect to Gerald Joe Taylor as he is honored tonight. He said he was also here to pay respect and honor his dear friend Maureen Miller Brosnan and thank her for all her service to the community. Karen Miller, mother of Maureen Miller Brosnan, said she is very proud of her daughter Maureen and her service to the City of Livonia and the community. President McIntyre commended Mrs. Karen Miller for doing such an excellent job raising Maureen Miller Brosnan and instilling such a love of service in her. Vice-President Kritzman wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. th By Meakin and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,839Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 8:06 p.m. on December 18, 2017. SUSAN M. NASH 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.