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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSYNOPSIS - 2018-01-29 st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,841 REGULAR MEETING LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 29, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin, Jim Jolly and Laura Toy. Absent: None. th #14-18 Resolution by Jolly and White, approving the minutes of the 1,840 Regular Meeting of the Council held on January 17, 2018. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Kritzman, White, McIntyre, Jolly and Toy NAYS: None. PRESENT: Bahr and Meakin. President Toy extended happy birthday wishes to City Attorney Don Knapp, Councilmember Brandon Kritzman, former City Clerk Joan McCotter, and Jackie Higham, secretary to the City Council. Bahr wished his son a Happy Birthday. White asked for a moment of silence in honor of the Detroit Police Officer shot in the line of duty who recently passed away. Susan Nash, City Clerk, introduced Lori Miller, her newly appointed Deputy Clerk. Lori previously worked in the City Clerks office and was highly recommended. Mrs. Miller thanked Clerk Nash for the appointment and Council for all their support. She also thanked her current supervisor, Don Rohraff, Director of Public Works, for his recommendation. Mrs. Miller will begin her appointment on February 5, 2018. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: Michael Cuba, 31425 Myrna, Treasurer of Barefoot Theatre in Plymouth announced they will be moving to Livonia. at the Civic Center Office Park, 33735 Five Mile Road. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on February 16, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Gary Simpson, 8840 Saville Road, addressed Council regarding the condominiums on Saville Road and issues with adjacent neighboring properties regarding maintenance of the properties. He said that when complaints are called into the City they are required to provide their name and address and phone number. He said the developer of the adjacent properties has filed a police report against him by obtaining his information he provided to the City. He feels that complaints should be taken anonymously if the caller so desires to remain anonymous. Assistant City Bernier said through the Freedom of Information the public may request copies of records which are public information. Mr. Simpson said when he has called and stated he wished to remain anonymous he was told nothing be done unless he provided his information. President Toy said that Council will look into the matter and get back to Mr. Simpson. st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,841REGULAR MEETING 2 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 29, 2018 David Piontek, 30432 Bobrich, addressed Council with regards to a matter where he and his wife were assaulted while he attempted to prevent a man from entering the ladies’ restroom while he and his wife were attending an event, the annual Robert Burns Dinner Dance at Burton Manor. He said they were very disappointed in the LPD officers that responded and said even though the officers knew he and his wife were the victims it felt like the officers lacked compassion for what had happened to him and his wife and gave them an impression that he and his wife were inconveniencing the officers by having them respond to their 911 call for help. He said during the incident he was bitten and is concerned about contracting communicable diseases. He attempted to reach the officer but has not been able to connect with him to see about having the person that bit him tested. He again expressed his disappointment in the way he and his wife were treated by the LPD. Captain Goralski said they will look into this matter and deal with it appropriately. Debbie Treloar, 18701 Deering, addressed Council and expressed her concerns with the Livonia Police Department doing nothing about an old acquaintance of hers who has been trespassing on her property for the past 7 years. She noted that she has been before Council previously regarding this matter. She said the Chief of Police and Mayor refuse to speak to her. She said she’s moving out of Livonia. The following resolutions were offered by McIntyre and White: #15-18 Granting permission and waiving the City’s Noise Ordinance to allow a car show with a DJ at Saint Colette’s Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Road, on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. #16-18 Confirming the reappointment of Andrew Lendrum to the Livonia Board of Review for a three-year term, which will expire on February 16, 2021. #17-18 Approving the location and schedule of dates and times for the 2018 Board of Review meetings, as well as compensation rates for members, per the requirements of State of Michigan Statute MCL 211.30. #18-18 Accepting the quote from Standard Insurance Company for Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance for the period of March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2020. #19-18 Authorizing the purchase of seven (7) replacement Bullard QXT Thermal Imaging Cameras, from West Shore Fire, Inc., 6620 Lake Michigan Drive, PO Box 188, Allendale, MI 49401, for a total amount not to exceed $44,905.00, from budgeted funds. #20-18 Authorizing the purchase of thirteen (13) tactical vests and helmets from CMP Distributors, Inc., 16753 Industrial Parkway, Lansing, MI 48906, to be utilized by the Intelligence Bureau, in an amount not to exceed $59,969.78, from budgeted funds. st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,841REGULAR MEETING 3 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 29, 2018 #21-18 Authorizing the purchase of four (4) unmarked police vehicles, to be used by the Intelligence Bureau, utilizing the State of Michigan and the Counties of Oakland and Macomb Consortium bid pricing, in a total amount not to exceed $110,031.00, from budgeted funds. #22-18 Accepting the quote of Dell, Inc., 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682, for the purchase of fifty (50) Dell Laptops; sixty (60) Dell Workstations; and twenty-five (25) Dell Laptops with a cellular data modem for the Police Department and twenty (20) Dell Workstations for the Fire Department through the State of Michigan bid process, in an amount not to exceed $237,463.75, from budgeted funds. #23-18 Authorizing participation in the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the 2016 Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $9,138.00, to be used to purchase law enforcement equipment. #24-18 Approving a six-month extension of the existing contract with TriMedia Environmental & Engineering Services, LLC, to provide sample collection analysis, and report production on required tasks associated with administration of the existing Type III Landfill and former Act 87 that may be required by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), the Detroit Water Sewer Department (DWSD) and the Wayne County Department of Environment (WCDOE) from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018. (CR 14-15) #25-18 Accepting the low bids from Osburn Industries, Jackies Transport, Ellsworth Industries, and Farmer and Underwood, which meet specifications for supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with aggregates (road gravel, slag and stone; FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidders are unable to furnish the materials, the Council does hereby accept the second lowest bids, from Ellsworth Industries, Osburn Industries, Edward C. Levy, and Farmer and Underwood, which also meet specifications, for the City’s 2018 calendar year requirements, from budgeted funds for this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the material as it becomes necessary. #26-18 Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Toro Groundsmaster 3505-D Model Number 30849 Tri-Deck Finishing Mower with one filter kit and three blades, for a total amount not to exceed $28,027.95, through the State of Michigan Bid Process to replace an older unit which will be disposed of through auction process, from budgeted funds. #27-18 Authorizing the purchase of five (5) Toro Zero Turn Mowers (ZTR) – 5000 Model #74933 through the State of Michigan Bid Process to replace five (5) comparable units which will be disposed of through auction process, from budgeted funds. #28-18 Authorizing the purchase of two (2) John Deere 2025R Utility Tractors through the State of Michigan Bid Process, to replace two (2) comparable units which will be disposed of through auction process, from budgeted funds. st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,841REGULAR MEETING 4 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 29, 2018 #29-18 Authorizing the purchase of four (4) John Deere HPX615E Turf Vehicles (Gators) through the State of Michigan Bid Process, to replace four (4) comparable units which will be disposed of through auction process, from budgeted funds. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions: AYES: Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly and Toy NAYS: None. Bahr gave First Reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 090 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 42 (INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GREASE INTERCEPTORS; DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. #30-18 Resolution by Meakin and Jolly, unanimously adopted, approving Petition 2017-11-02-15 submitted by BJ’s Restaurant, Inc., to utilize an SDM liquor license (sale of packaged beer and wine) in connection with the operations of a full-service restaurant (BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse) located at 19470 Haggerty Road, subject to conditions. #31-18 Resolution by Jolly and Bahr, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement executed by Leo Soave, for a variable width public utility easement in connection with the development of a new sanitary sewer located at 11850 Adams Ct. in the Southwest ¼ of Section 30. (Tax I.D. No.119-99-0032-004) #32-18 Resolution by Jolly and Meakin, unanimously adopted, accepting a Grant of Easement executed by Leo Soave, for a variable width public utility easement in connection with the development of a new storm sewer located at 11850 Adams Ct. in the Southwest ¼ of Section 30. (Tax I.D. No.119-99-0032-004) #33-18 Resolution by Meakin and White, scheduling a closed Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing the purchase of real property located at 35100 Curtis Road in Livonia, Michigan. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly and Toy NAYS: None. #34-18 Resolution by Meakin and White, unanimously adopted, declaring that unlawful distribution of prescription-controlled substances has created a public nuisance and a serious public health and safety crisis for the citizens of the City of Livonia. #35-18 Resolution by Jolly and McIntyre, 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. st SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,841REGULAR MEETING 5 LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 29, 2018 #36-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Kritzman, authorizing the Department of Law to resolve the case of City of Livonia v Christopher Martin, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No.: 16-010098-CZ; FURTHER, in accordance with the Settlement Agreement, the City of Livonia will Quit Claim the land in controversy to Christopher Martin in exchange for his payment of $500.00 to the City, and the Department of Law is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution: AYES: Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly and Toy NAYS: None. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. st By Bahr and McIntyre, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,841Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia at 7:40 p.m. on January 29, 2018. 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.