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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRD
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2003
On December 17, 2003, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the
President of the Council at 8 15 p m Councilmember Laura delivered the
invocation
Roll was called with the following result. Joe Laura, Maureen Miler
Brosnan, Don Knapp, Val Vandersloot, Linda Dolan, Gerald Taylor and Jack
Engebretson
Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; Robert
Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Joan
McCotter, City Clerk, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Michael Slater,
Director of Finance, Dan Putman, Direction of Information Systems, Mary Rutan, Director of
Human Resources, Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, Robert Beckley,
Director of Public Works, Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, John
Pastor, State Representative and Councilmembers-elect Brian Meakin, Frank Kokenakes
and Tom Robinson
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
CR 635-03 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,502nd Regular
Meeting of the Council held December 3, 2003 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Taylor, and
Engebretson
NAYS None
PRESENT Dolan
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During the audience communication portion of the agenda, State
Representative John Pastor and Garrett Wheat, on behalf of State Senator Laura
Toy, presented tributes to outgoing Mayor Jack Kirksey, outgoing Councilmembers
Joe Laura, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jack Engebretson, Val Vandersloot and
outgoing City Clerk Joan McCotter, for their years of service to the City
Councilmember Laura thanked State Representative John Pastor and
State Senator Laura Toy and said he appreciated all their efforts and dedication to
the City of Livonia
Councilmember Brosnan mentioned that Karen Szymula, Director of
Legislative Affairs, celebrated her birthday on December 15, and stated that
her daughter, Marie, is celebrating her 9th birthday
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 636-03 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend the
Orders of the Day to allow the moving of Item #3 from the Consent
Agenda to the Regular Agenda, the removal of Item #30 from the
Regular Agenda, and the addition of Items X-1 and X-2 to the Regular
Agenda
Robert Bennet, 32210 Myrna, Livonia, requested an explanation for
the calling of a Special Meeting held earlier this evening
Harriet Larson, 33024 Grennada, Livonia, thanked the people that
came for the 8 00 p m meeting that was held at 7 00 p m
Louis Kibler, 34003 Burton Lane, Livonia, expressed his displeasure
with the calling of a Special Meeting that was held earlier this evening
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 637-03 RESOLVED, that upon a request from Councilmember
Knapp, the Council does hereby determine to refer the subject matter
of changing the name and focus of the School Liaison Committee so
as to include the Planning Department, the Economic Development
Department and community outreach, to the Committee of the Whole
for a report and recommendation
Ralph Williams, 18630 Foch, asked for an explanation of the
requirements of the Open Meetings Act as it applies to a Special Meeting
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A communication from the Department of Finance, dated November
20, 2003, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the
month ending October 31, 2003, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
Council President Engebretson announced a public hearing for the
following item to be held on Monday, January 12, 2004 at 7 00 P M , in the
Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI
Robert R. Dow, Controller, on behalf of Lake Erie Products, 12955
Inkster Road, Livonia, Michigan, requests approval of an Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate for the facility located at 12955 Inkster
Road
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Knapp, it was
CR 638-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Rino
Soave, Infinity Homes Incorporated, dated October 18, 2003,
requesting elimination of the sidewalk requirement in front of 31629
Norfolk Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, and having further
considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated
December 5, 2003, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby approve this request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk
on the subject property would have no detrimental effect upon the
neighboring properties at this time due to lack of any other public
sidewalks existing within the neighboring area, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location in
the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some
future date
CR 639-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from G Wesley Graff, President of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce,
dated November 25, 2003, requesting to install signage in front of the
new Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center, located at 33233 Five
Mile Road, in order to make the building easily recognizable to attract
new residents and visitors to the Center, the Council does hereby
approve of this request in the manner and form herein submitted, with
the signage to match that of the attachment by Graphic Visions, Inc.,
dated November 12, 2003
CR 640-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Inspection, dated November 17,
2003, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
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approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve the extension of the Weed Cutting Contract 99-A,
commencing January 1, 2004, and expiring on December 31, 2004,
with Michigan Grounds Management, 14931 Farmington Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, under the same rates, terms and conditions
as the 1999 contract; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
an advance in the contract amount from the Municipal Refuse Fund
Account for the purpose of making payments to the contractor as the
work is completed, with the provision that the Municipal Refuse Fund
Account be reimbursed as bills for weed cutting are collected, and the
Director of Inspection is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in accordance
with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
A communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated
November 13, 2003, re Audit Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
CR 641-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 8, 2003, and a report
and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated November 26,
2003, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Martino's LLC to transfer ownership of a
2002 Class C Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit
from Compton Village Cocktail Lounge Inc for a business located at
28500 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
CR 642-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Police Chief, dated November 20, 2003, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, regarding a request for a budget amendment
to incorporate the Strategic Traffic Accident Reduction (S T.A.R.)
program in the budget for fiscal years 2003 and 2004, the Council does
hereby authorize an amendment to the FY 2003 and FY 2004 budgets
to increase the listed accounts in the following amounts
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FY 2003
101-000-656-000 Fine Revenue $306,000 00
101-325-790-000 Police Patrol Overtime 125,000 00
101-325-715-000 Police Patrol FICA 9,000 00
FY 2004
101-000-656-000 Fine Revenue $879,000 00
101-325-709-000 Police Patrol Overtime 364,000 00
101-325-715-000 Police Patrol FICA 26,000 00
101-302-767-000 Police Supplies 5,000 00
101-302-985-000 Capital Outlay - Vehicles 160,000 00
101-302-987-000 Capital Outlay - Equipment 23,500 00
and the Director of Finance is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 643-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated December
4, 2003, approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on November 20,
2003, and the report and recommendation of the Director of
Community Resources, dated November 25, 2003, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, requesting approval of grant classifications and pay rates
for fiscal year 2004, the Council does hereby approve of the following
Grant Classifications and Compensation Plan for staff employment for
Fiscal Year 2004 through the Department of Community Resources for
the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, with the only
benefit provided being holiday pay after the completion of 480 hours,
and subject to sufficient funding and these positions shall terminate at
such time as funding is no longer available
GRANT CLASSIFICATIONS
CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY RATES EFFECTIVE OCT 1, 2003 TO SEPT 30, 2004
POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION STEP 1 STEP 1.5 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
GRANT Administration of grants programs 15.25 15 47 15 71 16 18 16 67
MANAGER Duties include grant writing,
personnel administration and program
and fiscal management. Qualifications
include college degree and/or
experience in administration of senior
programs
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ASSISTANT Assist with administration of grant 13 49 13 71 13.89 14.31 14 74
GRANT programs Duties include client intake
MANAGER and assessment, record keeping and
report preparation Qualifications
include gerontology certificate and/
or equivalent experience working with
citizens with special needs
PROJECT Responsible for day to day operation 12 61 12.78 12 99 13 38 13 78
COORD of a grant program Duties include
equipment and materials inventory,
job assignment, worker scheduling,
training, and monitoring. Qualifications
include specialized training/certification/
endorsement/licensing or equivalent
training
HOME Performs direct service 11 81 12 00 12 16 12 52 12 90
SERVICE Duties may include on the job
WORKER supervision of workers, (including
workfare, title V, volunteers)
Performing technical or specialized
repairs or tasks Qualifications include
vocational training and/or experience
PROJECT Performs direct service 1 0 80 10 95 11 12 11 45 11 79
LEADER Duties may include on the job
supervision, prepares reports and
maintains records Performs general
client care and home care tasks
Qualifications include special
training and/or experience in client care
or home care field
BUS Drive city buses, assisting 10 35 10 52 10 66 10.98 11 31
DRIVER passengers on and off the bus.
Qualifications include good driving
Record, commercial driver license
(CDL) and must pass MDOT
physical
WORKER II Performs heavy manual labor 9 42 9 57 9 71 10 00 10 30
Duties include operation of
machines, performance of
household maintenance tasks
Qualifications include training
and/or experience
WORKER Performs light manual labor 9 02 9 15 9.29 9 57 9 86
Duties include household
maintenance tasks and clerical
work. Qualifications include
training and/or experience
STEP 1 ENTRY LEVEL INTO THE GRANT CLASSIFICATION
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STEP 1 5 COMPLETION OF 1040 HOURS IN STEP 1
STEP 2 ONE OR MORE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A GRANT CLASSIFICATION
FOR 2080 HOURS OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
STEP 3 COMPLETION OF 2080 HOURS IN STEP 2 OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
STEP 4 COMPLETION OF 2080 HOURS IN STEP 3 OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003-SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
CR 644-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources, dated November 20, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by
the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to
which is attached a proposed Fiscal Year 2004 Municipal Credit and
Community Credit Contract between the City of Livonia and SMART,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia for Fiscal Year 2004, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize a budget amendment to add the supplemental
funds in the amount of $111,000 00 to the 2004 budget as shown on
the aforesaid communication, and the City Clerk and Director of
Finance is hereby requested to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 645-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources, dated November 17, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the
City Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to
which is attached a proposed agreement for Specialized Services
Transportation Operating Assistance Program between SMART and
the City of Livonia for the period October 1, 2003 through September
30, 2004, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said Agreement in
the manner and form herein submitted, provided that the Agreement is
approved as to form by the Department of Law
CR 646-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated November 19, 2003, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize B & V Construction, Inc ,
48400 West Road, P 0 Box 930029, Wixom, Michigan 48393-0029, to
provide snow removal services for City streets during the 2003-2004
snow season for snowfalls of over four (4) inches in accumulation and
as authorized by the Mayor, pursuant to the terms stated in the
attached letter dated October 23, 2003, FURTHER, the Council does
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hereby authorize the use of additional rental equipment, as needed,
from Summit Transport, Inc , 10321 E Grand River Avenue, Suite 520,
Brighton, Michigan 48116, pursuant to the terms stated in the attached
letter dated November 19, 2003, and the use of additional equipment,
as needed, from Nagle Paving Company, 30630 West Twelve Mile
Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, pursuant to the terms stated
in the attached letter dated November 18, 2003, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive
bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
CR 647-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service, the City
Engineer and the Director of Public Works, dated November 25, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by
the City Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein it is requested to amend the contract with CTI and Associates
(previously approved in Council Resolution 149-01) for additional
professional engineering services required for closure of the City
landfill on Glendale, east of Farmington Road, the Council does hereby
approve the changes to the Scope of Services for this project and does
hereby approve an Amendment to the existing Agreement between the
City and CTI and Associates, 12482 Emerson Drive, Brighton,
Michigan 48116 in order to authorize payment in the additional amount
of$15,000 00 for such services
A communication from Brian J Meakin, received in the City Council
Office on November 12, 2003 re his resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals
effective December 31, 2003, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
CR 648-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated November 24, 2003, 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, the Council does hereby approve an
Extension of the Agreement between the City of Livonia and Nagle
Paving Company (previously approved in Council Resolution 153-03)
to include the 2004 Paving Projects, whereby Nagle Paving will accept
recyclable paving materials generated from the City's Street
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Projects, and Nagle Paving will pay
the City $1 00 per trucking yard of concrete and $1 00 per ton of milled
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asphalt delivered to their facility, with the City being paid on a monthly
basis
CR 649-03 WHEREAS, MCL 141 261, et seq provides the Council
with authority to create a fund and accumulate monies therein for the
purpose of acquiring, constructing, repairing, or equipping public
buildings, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia and the 16th Judicial District Court find
it necessary and acknowledge the need for such a fund for updating
the 16th District Courthouse Facility to meet the needs of the Court
and the Public and to keep up with changing times and needs, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia and the 16th Judicial Court agree that
this fund will be solely and exclusively for the purpose of the
renovation, expansion and updating of the 16th District Courthouse
facility along with furniture, fixtures and equipment necessary for the
operation of the 16th Judicial District Court; and
WHEREAS, the Judges of the 16th Judicial District Court and the
Livonia City Council shall approve all expenditures in the form of a
budget, and any revenues received that exceed expenditures shall be
deposited in the general fund of the City of Livonia,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a public improvement
fund is created, pursuant to MCL 141 261, et seq , for the purpose of
financing the modernization of the 16th District Courthouse, to be
funded by $9 00 of the court costs assessed in each misdemeanor and
civil infraction case coming before the Court and resulting in a "guilty"
or "responsible" verdict or plea,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public improvement fund
created herein shall in all respects be governed by MCL 141.261, et
seq , and the Department of Finance shall have the responsibility for
establishing the fund, setting aside the monies provided hereunder,
and reporting regularly on same to the City Council and the Judges of
the 16th Judicial District Court.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
On a motion by Laura, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated November 14, 2003, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine that the
City-owned 1988 Pierce Arrow/Squrt and the 1988 Pierce Arrow
Pumper are considered surplus property and does hereby authorize
the disposal of such equipment; FURTHER, the proceeds of the sale of
the 1988 Pierce Arrow/Squrt by sealed bids shall be deposited in
Account No 101-000-680-000, Sale of Fixed Assets, and the 1988
Pierce Arrow Pumper shall be donated to Schoolcraft College Fire
Academy; and the Director of Finance is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
The motion failed for lack of support.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, it was
CR 650-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated November 14, 2003, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to refer
the subject matter of the City-owned 1988 Pierce Arrow/Squrt and the
1988 Pierce Arrow Pumper that is to be considered surplus property
and also be considered for disposal, to the Capital Improvement
Committee for a report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and Engebretson
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 651-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the City Engineer and
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 2, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
payment in the amount of $100,000 00 to Neumann/Smith &
Associates, 400 Galleria Officentre, Suite 555, Southfield, Michigan
haw 48043 as the incentive payment earned by the architect for Design and
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Construction Phases for the Livonia Community Recreation Center
k project in accordance with the terms of the contract between
Neumann/Smith & Associates and the City of Livonia, FURTHER, the
*r, Council does hereby direct the Municipal Building Authority to process
payment of same after submittal of the design drawings and design
assistance to correct the heat loss problem at the main entrance of the
Recreation Center
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 652-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
November 18, 2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 402-96,
in connection with the feasibility of building an all-season indoor sports
complex to be paid for by user fees, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 653-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the City Engineer and
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 2, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
payment in the amount of $100,000 00 to Etkin Skanska Construction
Co./Schostak Brothers & Company, 30445 Northwestern Highway,
Suite 250, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48333 as the incentive payment
earned for the Construction Phase by the Construction Manager on the
Livonia Community Recreation Center/Eddie Edgar Ice Arena Project
in accordance with the terms of the contract between Etkin Skanska
Construction Co./Schostak Brothers & Company and the City of
Livonia, FURTHER, the Council does hereby direct the Municipal
Building Authority to process payment of same
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 654-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
November 18, 2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 917-00,
in connection with the subject of the Municipal Ice Arena construction,
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the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with
regard to this matter
The "Home and Building Action Register", submitted by Honeywell,
Inc., presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting of November 25, 2003, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 655-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated November 25,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 446-03, with regard to
Honeywell, Inc.'s "Guarantee Services Program," the Council does
hereby support the establishment of a Customer Satisfaction
Committee (comprised of representatives from DPW, Finance, Law,
Administration and Council) to resolve open issues involving the
Honeywell contract.
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF TITLE
16, CHAPTER 32 (LOT PARTITION) 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
Councilmember Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second
reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 656-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the City Assessor, dated October 13, 2003, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby establish a fee of
$1 00 per page to be charged by the Department of Assessment for
copies of property record cards, maps and Equalizer print-outs, and
any prior resolutions are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to be
consistent herewith
Councilmember Laura gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 170 OF TITLE
5, CHAPTER 03 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE)
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
Councilmember Laura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
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effective on publication
Councilmember Vandersloot gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE
5, CHAPTER 33 (GARAGE, YARD, BASEMENT AND
RUMMAGE SALES) 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
Councilmember Vandersloot invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilmember Vandersloot gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130 OF TITLE 6,
CHAPTER 04 (ANIMALS) 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
Councilmember Vandersloot invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
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with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilmember Vandersloot gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF TITLE 6,
CHAPTER 06 (ANIMALS) 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
Councilmember Vandersloot invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilmember Vandersloot gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 230 OF TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 84 (BICYCLES, MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES
AND SIMILAR VEHICLES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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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
Councilmember Vandersloot invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and Engebrel:son
NAYS Brosnan
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 657-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk, dated December 1, 2003, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby take this means to
establish the following fees
1 For purposes of Sections 6 04 130 and 6 06 070 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the regular fee of $11 00 for
each animal to be licensed
2 Street or precinct maps - $3 00 per copy
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 260 OF TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 54 (LOAD LIMITS AND TOWING
REGULATIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
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Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
Councilmember Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 090 OF TITLE 12,
CHAPTER 04 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) 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
Councilmember Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34430
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 080 OF TITLE 16,
CHAPTER 16 (DEVELOPMENT PLANS) 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
Councilmember Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 380 OF TITLE 16,
CHAPTER 24 (IMPROVEMENTS) 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
Councilmember Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 658-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 26, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby establish the
following soil erosion fees pursuant to Section 15 36 060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
PLAN REVIEW
Single Family $50 00
Less than 1 acre 75 00
1-9 acres 75 00 plus $50 00 per acre over 1
10-40 acres 500 00 plus $25 00 per acre over 10
40 or more 1,250 00 plus $10 00 per acre over 40
INSPECTION
Single Family $135 00
Less than 1 acre 200 00
1-9 acres 200 00 per acre
10-40 acres 2,000 00 plus $100 00 per acre over 10
40 or more 5,000 00 plus $75 00 per acre over 40
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 659-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, Chief of Police, Director of
Public Works, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Community
Resources Director and the Fire Chief, dated December 2, 2003,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Livonia
Anniversary Committee being requested to earmark 50% of the net
proceeds of all future Spree celebrations for donation to the Parks and
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34432
Recreation Department, the Council does hereby repeal and rescind
L Council Resolution 673-92 in connection therewith
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 660-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, Chief of Police, Director of
Public Works, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Community
Resources Director and the Fire Chief, dated December 2, 2003,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the waiver of
fees and costs for activities conducted by civic and charitable
organizations in the City, known as "The Grid," the Council does
hereby determine that the following fees/waivers shall be charged
and/or applied
CITY OF LIVONIA FEES/WAIVERS
STATUS CATEGORY I CATEGORY II CATEGORY III CATEGORY IV
L
Not for Profit groups or Not for Profit groups or Not for Profit groups or Private or for Profit
organizations and organizations and organizations and may business,industry
solely sponsored by a co-sponsored by City not be Livonia Based. organizations or
City Department. Council resolution Do not expend 100%of groups. These are and
100%of net proceeds Council has full net proceeds within the have been Livonia
are deposited with the membership on Livonia community taxpayers for previous
City Department. governing board. 12 months.
100%of net proceeds
are given to Charities
within the Livonia
community
Examples are Tee-It-Up-for Trees Hearts of Livonia Jaycees Businesses
one-time users. Friends of The Library SPREE ARC Industries
L.H.A.,L.J.A.L. Friends of The Barn Livonia Symphony School Systems
are volume Friends of Greenmead (Projects of$200 00 Service Clubs
discounted. D.A.R.E Gross proceeds or Higher Education
Woodcarvers more) Cadillac LaSalle Club
Permit Fees Waived Waived,except for Not Waived Not Waived
Inspection Fees
Event Date First Priority Second Priority Third Priority Fourth Priority
Approval 6 Months
prior to Event
Golf Course $7 75 per golfer/18 $10.00 per golfer/18 $13.25 per golfer/18 Not Waived
Use fee Holes or equivalent Holes or equivalent Holes
1 per year Donation to the Parks Donation to the Parks
&Rec Dept. &Rec Dept
Police Waived 50%of fee waived 40%of fee waived Full Fee Paid
Fire/EMS Waived 50%of fee waived 40%of fee waived Full Fee Paid
D.P.S. Waived 50%of fee waived 40%of fee waived Full Fee Paid
Parks&Rec Waived 50%of fee waived 40%of fee waived Full Fee Paid
Fields/Site
City Hall Waived 40%of Community Fee Pay the Community Fee Pay the Private Fee
Waived
Greenmead Waived 40%of Community Fee Pay the Community Fee Pay the Private Fee
Waived
Showmobile Waived 40%of Community Fee Pay the Community Fee Pay the Private Fee
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Waived
Ball Diamond/Ice Waived 50%of Fee Waived 40%of Fee Waived Pay the Private Fee
Arena
Signs As Approved by Mayor As Approved by As Recommended by Per Ordinance,not on
Council Mayor&Approved by R.O.W
Council
FURTHER, the Council does hereby repeal and rescind Council
Resolution 371-93 in connection therewith
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 661-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated September 29,
2003, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
establish a City-wide $25 00 fee for items returned due to NSF (non-
sufficient funds) by check or NSF EFT (non-sufficient funds - electronic
funds transfer) payments
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Laura, it was
CR 662-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated October 29, 2003, approved
for submission by the Mayor, regarding the establishment of a fee for
non-transport Advanced Life Support, (ALS) Ambulance Services for
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish that the fees
adopted in Council Resolution 859-98 for Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Ambulance Services be changed to include transport and non-
transport situations
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Laura, Vandersloot, Dolan and Engebretson
NAYS Brosnan, Knapp and Taylor
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34434
adopted, it was
CR 663-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated October 29, 2003, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby establish the
following fees
CPR Training $250 00
Minimum class size of 10 students
Each additional student $10 00
Fire Extinguisher Training - One location $250 00
Councilmember Vandersloot gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 56
(PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES) 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
Councilmember Vandersloot invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34435
CR 664-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
November 20, 2003, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby approve the recommended increases in fees and charges
as follows
Non-
Resident Resident
1 Park Picnic Permits
All parks except Rotary Park $55 00 $115 00
Rotary Park 65 00 125 00
2 Tent Rental Fee
10 ‘ x10' $10000
20' x 40' $200 00
3 Archery Range Use Fee Adult $4 00 Adult $6 00
Youth $2 00 Youth $4 00
Seasonal Range Passes
1 individual $25 00 $40 00
2 members $35 00 $50 00
3 members $45 00 $60 00
4 members $55 00 $70 00
4 Tennis Lessons $40 00 $45 00
5 Tennis Tournament Fees Adult $15 00 Adult $20 00
Youth $12 00 Youth $15 00
6 Playground Fee
Family Pass - 6 week program
1 child $60 00
2 children $100 00
3 children $150 00
4 children $200 00
7 Athletic Entry Fees
a Adult Modified, Men's,
Women's and Co-ed softball
and Adult Men's Basketball $375 00
plus $30 00 per non-resident up to $210 00 per team
b Volleyball
Men's and Women's
$300 00
c. Sand Volleyball
$125 00
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Non-
Resident Resident
d Collegiate $675 00
e Youth
"E" Major $425 00
Connie Mack $525 00
"D" Basketball $200 00
Senior Youth Softball $200 00
Jr Youth Softball $200 00
Bronco Softball $200 00
18 & Under Girls' Fast Pitch $200 00
f Field Permit $40 00 Daily
$225 00 Seasonal (Co-op/Non-Profit/Livonia Based)
8 Aquatics - Outdoor Pools
Adult $2 75 Adult $5 00
Child/Senior $2 25 Child/Senior $4 00
9 Season Swim Passes
Adult $48 00 $53 00
Child/Senior $43 00 $48 00
Family of 2 $70 00 $100 00
Family of 3 $72 00 $106 00
Family of 4 $75 00 $111 00
Family of 5 and over $80 00 $117 00
10 Swim Lessons
8 Lessons $34 00 $40 00
10 Lessons $42 00 $49 00
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 665-03 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
proposed increase in fees for the Parks and Recreation Department to
the Parks and Recreation Commission for its review and concurrence
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34437
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 16,
CHAPTER 16 (DEVELOPMENT PLANS) 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
Councilmember Knapp invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 666-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director, dated September 25, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby refer the
recommended fee increases to Zoning Ordinance No 543 to the
Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accordance
with provisions of law and City ordinance
Councilmember Dolan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 84 (TAXICABS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34438
Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
Councilmember Dolan invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilmember Dolan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 250 OF TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 84 (TAXICABS) 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
Councilmember Dolan invoked the Emergency Clause and gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34439
CR 667-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the use of the Police Training Facility (Weapons Range) by
outside agencies for range training purposes, at a rental rate of
$300 00 per eight (8) hours use per agency; FURTHER, in the event
that rifle capabilities are attained at the range, the rental rate shall be
increased to $500 00 per eight (8) hours use per agency, and that such
fees collected shall be deposited in the City's General Fund, and any
prior resolutions are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to be
consistent herewith
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 668-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the
public and parochial schools, colleges, churches and charitable
organizations for services rendered by reserve police officers at 1 2
times the current rate of pay, and that the cost to be charged to all
other such organizations for services rendered by regular police
officers shall be increased and established at a rate in accordance with
and the same as the salary rates provided in the current L P O.A.
contract, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such
action, FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve of an
Administration fee of $100 00 to be charged for the first event held
each year by an organization, and any prior resolutions are hereby
repealed to the extent necessary to be consistent herewith
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Dolan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 2003,
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34440
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve the Reserve Officer wages for community service events and
L. does further refer this subject to the approval of the Civil Service
Commission
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby
determine, in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the
following
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby refer the subject
of Reserve Officer wages for community events to the Civil Service
Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted
A roll call vote was then taken on the substitute motion by Brosnan, seconded by
Taylor, as follows
CR 669-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby refer the subject
of Reserve Officer wages for community events to the Civil Service
Commission
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and
Engebretson
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34441
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
6
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 670-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the
fees for the following
Document copies $5 00
Audio tape copies 25 00
Video tape copies 40 00
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 671-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 2003,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby establish a fee
of $15 00 for residents or non-residents requesting to be fingerprinted,
however, this fee shall be waived for those persons desiring
fingerprinting for military purposes or Applications for Concealed
Weapons Permits pursuant to State law
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 672-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 9,
2003, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 567-02 with regard to
fee increases from various departments, and the report and
recommendation of the Director of Legislative Affairs, dated October
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34442
30, 2003, the Council does hereby refer the recommended fee
increases to certain sections of Zoning Ordinance No 543 for the
Zoning Board of Appeals' user fees to the Planning Commission for
action and recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and
City ordinance
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Knapp, it was
CR 673-03 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 241st Special
Meeting of the Council held December 17, 2003 are hereby approved
as submitted
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, the Council does hereby determine to allow
discussion to continue on the purchase of one (1) 2002 American
LaFrance Telesqurt Aerial Fire Truck that was the subject of the 241st
Special Meeting that was held earlier in the evening of December 17,
2003
The President declared this motion out of order because there was another resolution
already on the floor
Yvonne Lilllibridge, President of AFSCME Union Local 192, asked for a
clarification of the time limit for notification of calling a Special Meeting, and
questioned the delay of starting time for the Regular Meeting
Robert Bennet, 32210 Myrna, Livonia, spoke to the importance of
approval of minutes of the meeting
Jan Bennett, 32210 Myrna, Livonia, spoke about a meeting that she had
attended where it was suggested that Noble and Sandburg Libraries could be closed in
order to balance the budget.
Tony Latarski 11300 Loveland, Livonia, stated that he heard no
justification for the purchase of new fire equipment.
Rich Rainville, 9928 Hubbard, Livonia, spoke in opposition to the purchase
of new fire equipment.
Douglas Day, 14364 Gary Lane, Livonia, spoke of his displeasure with
having a Special Meeting being called to discuss the purchase of new fire equipment.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Knapp, Vandersloot and Dolan
NAYS Brosnan, Taylor and Engebretson
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The President declared the resolution duly adopted
V
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously
Oho
adopted, it was
CR 674-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated December 2, 2003,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend and revise Council Resolution 566-03 so as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 3, 2003, which
transmits its resolution 09-137-2003, adopted on September
30, 2003, with regard to Petition 2003-08-03-01, submitted
by Kelly Schwanitz, requesting the vacating of four feet (4')
of a ten foot (10') wide sewer easement to accommodate the
construction of a patio adjacent to the rear door which exits
towards the west side of the property of the home located at
37670 St. Martins Road, on the north side of St. Martins
Road and west of Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 6, the Council does hereby concur in the
taw recommendation of the City Planning Commission and does
grant and approve the said Petition 2003-08-03-01, that in
consideration for the City's grant of this partial vacating
of the easement, it is the expressed mutual
understanding between the petitioners and their heirs,
successors and assigns as owners of the subject
property and the City of Livonia that property located in
the portion of the easement being vacated may from
time to time be disturbed or damaged by the City of
Livonia when servicing utilities, and in no such case
shall the City of Livonia be responsible or liable for such
damage, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance
with this resolution
Councilmember Vandersloot gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 2003-08-03-01)
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34444
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 the next regular
meeting
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50 OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50A OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34445
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50B OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50C OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34446
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50D OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50E OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34447
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50F OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50G OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50H OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34448
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 50J OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-06-06-
lbw 04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Brosnan took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 06 OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-07-06-
La. 05)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34449
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Brosnan took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 05 (b) AND
(c) OF ARTICLE XX OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-07-06-
06)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE
12, CHAPTER 16 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Brosnan, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor,
and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34450
become effective on publication
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 675-03 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, Frank D Kinney, 16402 Westbrook, Livonia, Michigan
48154, is hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective
January 1, 2004, to fill the unexpired term of Brian J Meakin, ending
July 12, 2004, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said
Zoning Ordinance and Act 207, and further provided that he takes the
Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter,
to be administered by the Office of the City Clerk.
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated December 10,
2003, re Soil Erosion Procedures (APA), was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 676-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated November 24, 2003, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting
approval of soil erosion and sedimentation control procedures
approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
(MDEQ) for the Authorized Public Agency portion of the program which
cover soil erosion procedures on City contracted projects pursued on
our own behalf and maintenance operations by the Department of
Public Works, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Water,
Sewer and Waste Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 677-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 31, 2003, which
transmits its resolution 10-158-2003, adopted on October 28, 2003,
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with regard to Petition 2003-10-SN-10, submitted by The Blain Group,
on behalf of H & R Block, requesting approval for signage for the office
building located at 39209 Six Mile Road, on the southeast corner of Six
Mile and Haggerty Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 2003-10-SN-10 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by The Blain Group, as
received by the Planning Commission on October 3, 2003, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That this ground sign shall not be illuminated beyond one (1)
hour after this business closes,
3 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site, including but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
4 That any additional signage come back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for their review and approval, and
5 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
sign permits are applied for
A communication from Ian Wilshaw, Traffic Commission, dated
December 11, 2003, re a report of a meeting between the City and representatives
of SEMCOG to learn more about the traffic management services they offer their
member communities, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Dolan, it was
CR 678-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated November 5, 2003, wherein it is recommended
that the City become a member of the Traffic Improvement Association
(TIA) to assist the City staff with traffic consulting, management and
planning, the Council does hereby approve this request to join the
Traffic Improvement Association (TIA), 2187 Orchard Lake Road, Suite
140, Sylvan Lake, Michigan 48320-1778 and further appropriates and
authorizes an expenditure in the amount of $30,000 00 from the
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34452
Unexpended Fund Balance of the Major Road Fund (202) for this
purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and Engebretson
NAYS Brosnan
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 679-03 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial
development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City
of Livonia and comprised of an area of approximately 9 244 acres,
more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to
as "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 84", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Jack
Roush LLC and Roush Manufacturing, Inc , of the Council's pending
action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 84, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 84, and
WHEREAS, on Monday, December 1, 2003, a public hearing was held
on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 84, at which time Jack Roush LLC and
Roush Manufacturing, Inc , and other taxpayers and residents of the
City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the
statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on file
with this City Council), and a representative of Roush Manufacturing,
Inc. attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such
hearing on behalf of the said corporation,
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34453
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the
"City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 84"
EXHIBIT A
Land situated in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, described as
Lots 30, 31, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 51, Plymouth
Levan Industrial Subdivision No 2, as recorded in Liber 90,
Pages 21 and 22 of Plats, Wayne County Records Total
acreage is 9.244
A communication from Carl Creighton of Brashear, Tangora,
Gallagher, Creighton & Amann, LLP, dated November 25, 2003, re their
representation of Golf Ridge Properties, LLC, and their wish to change the original
rezoning request from AG to RC, to the present rezoning request of the property
from AG to R-3 to pursue a Single Family Clustering option, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-08-01-15)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated December 5,
2003, re the preparation of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance resulting from
rezoning requests, and their recommendation that the new procedure of holding a
first reading at the next Regular Meeting after the Council public hearing only be
used in routine and/or non-controversial rezoning requests, or when there are not
competing resolutions offered, as it relates to the rezoning of Glen Eden Memorial
Park property on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Ellen and Newburgh
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34454
Roads, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
2003-08-01-15)
A communication from Leo Soave, dated December 9, 2003, re
objection to a zoning change from R-4 to R-3 as requested by the petitioners for Golf
Ridge Properties, LLC, located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Ellen
and Newburgh Roads, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 2003-08-01-15)
A communication from the Planning Department, dated December 4,
2003, re City of Livonia Storm Water Management Plan as it relates to the rezoning
request of Golf Ridge Properties, LLC, located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Ellen and Newburgh Roads, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 2003-08-01-15)
A chart prepared by Golf Ridge Properties, LLC, dated December 15,
2003, re comparison of open space between R-3 and R-4 zoned land areas, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-08-01-
15)
A communication from Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park, dated December
15, 2003, re their objections to the rezoning of Glen Eden Property by Golf Ridge
Properties, LLC, from AG to R-3 Cluster, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 2003-08-01-15)
Carl Creighton, representing Golf Ridge Properties, spoke to the
Council regarding their request for a change of zoning to R-3, as well as density
issues, as this relates to Petition 2003-08-01-15
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34455
Dennis Behrendsen, President of Deer Creek Homeowners
Association, 20012 Wayne Road, spoke to the Council regarding his opposition to R-
3 rezoning of Glen Eden Memorial Park property (Petition 2003-08-01-15)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 680-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 22, 2003, which
sets forth its resolution 10-151-2003 adopted on October 14, 2003,
with regard to Petition 2003-08-01-15, submitted by Golf Ridge
Properties, LLC, on behalf of Glen Eden Church, Inc , for a change of
zoning of property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road (part of
Glen Eden Memorial Park) between Ellen and Newburgh in the North
1/2 of Section 5, from AG to RC, and having considered a letter from
the petitioner, dated November 25, 2003, so as to change the zoning
of the property from AG to R-3, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on December 1, 2003, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 2003-08-01-15, as amended, so
as to rezone the property to R-4, for preparation of the ordinance for
submission to Council, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to
cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the
zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 681-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 22, 2003, which
sets forth its resolution 10-151-2003 adopted on October 14, 2003,
with regard to Petition 2003-08-01-15, submitted by Golf Ridge
Properties, LLC, on behalf of Glen Eden Church, Inc , for a change of
zoning of property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road (part of
Glen Eden Memorial Park) between Ellen and Newburgh in the North
1/2 of Section 5, from AG to R-3, as amended, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December 1,
2003, the Council does hereby refer the subject of back tax issues and
liabilities to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34456
adopted, it was
CR 682-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources Director, dated December
5, 2003, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission at its regular meeting of
December 4, 2003, recommending salary and fringe benefit
adjustments for the classification of Deputy Police Chief and Police
Captain for the period December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2006,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Civil
Service Commission and the pay scale and benefit adjustments for the
classification of Deputy Police Chief and Police Captain are hereby
approved for the period December 1, 2003 through November 30,
2006, as follows
1 A 2% adjustment on base wages effective December 1, 2003, a
1% adjustment on base wages effective December 1, 2004 and a
3% adjustment effective December 1, 2005 as follows
2%
12/01/03
Biweekly Annual
Deputy Police Chief Step 4 3,354 40 87,214 40
Step 5 3,488 80 90,708 80
Police Captain Step 4 3,049 60 79,289 60
Step 5 3,171 20 82,451 20
1%
12/01/04
Biweekly Annual
Deputy Police Chief Step 4 3,388 00 88,088 00
Step 5 3,524 00 91,624 00
Police Captain Step 4 3,080 00 80,080 00
Step 5 3,203.20 83,283 20
3%
12/01/05
Biweekly Annual
Deputy Police Chief Step 4 3,489 60 90,729 60
Step 5 3,629 60 94,369 60
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Police Captain Step 4 3,172 80 82,492 80
Step 5 3,299.20 85,779.20
2. Continuation of same health care package, except that effective
December 1, 2003, the drug co-pay will be $10 00 for generic
drugs and $20 00 for brand-name drugs and, if any persons in
said classifications retire during the period December 1, 2003
through November 30, 2006, their retirement health care benefits
shall continue at the same drug co-pay, $10 00 for generic drugs
and $20 00 for brand name drugs.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
CR 683-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director and the Director
of Finance, dated December 11, 2003, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Solution
Technology Incorporated, 2701 Cambridge Court, Suite 425, Auburn
Hills, Michigan 48326, for completing all work required in connection
with the replacement of the City's IBM AS/400 600-2179 computer to
an IBM iSeries 810 computer for the cost of$1,930 00 per month for a
36-month period (and, in addition, the City will receive a $10,000 00
rebate from IBM after approximately eight (8) weeks), the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, and the Information Systems Director is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with
Solution Technology Incorporated, subject to approval by the
Department of Law, and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Ralph
Williams, 18630 Foch, Livonia, again spoke of his displeasure of a special meeting
that was held earlier this evening
Tom Bjorklund, 14448 Fairway, Livonia, spoke to the Council regarding
special funds and the general budget funds of the City of Livonia.
Robert Bennet, 32210 Myrna, Livonia, instructed everyone to speak
directly into the microphone so as to be heard more clearly
Don Kolhoff, 14066 Mayfield, Livonia, spoke to the Council and stated
that it was difficult to hear the Councilmembers
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003 34458
Councilmember Knapp presented the gavel used at the Council
,
[ meetings to outgoing Council President Engebretson
116. Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, presented tributes to the
departing Councilmembers and City Clerk, recognizing their years of service to the
community
Councilmember Taylor praised Jack Engebretson on his term served
as Council President.
Councilmember Vandersloot wished a "Happy Birthday" to her father
who will be 88 years old on December 22, and stated that she has enjoyed her term
of service on the City Council
Councilmember Brosnan expressed her enjoyment of serving on the
City Council, and thanked those people in her life who have made it possible to
serve in this position
Councilmember Laura stated that he has enjoyed his years of service
to the City
City Clerk Joan McCotter stated that she has served the City for 23
years in various capacities, and has enjoyed her years of service
L On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,503rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 11 51 p m , December 17, 2003
Jo McCotter, City Clerk