CITY OF WAYNE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, :00 P.M. WAYNE CITY HALL 3355 SOUTH WAYNE ROAD

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1 CITY OF WAYNE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, :00 P.M. WAYNE CITY HALL 3355 SOUTH WAYNE ROAD A regular meeting of the Wayne City Council was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Wayne City Hall, 3355 South Wayne Road. Mayor Haidous called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. and led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Members Present: Mayor Abdul Haidous, Mayor Pro Tem Donna M. McEachern, Albert M. Damitio, Pamela Dobrowolski, Susan M. Rowe, Mathew P. Mulholland, James K. Henley, Members Absent: Also Present: None Richard S. Clark, City Attorney; Robert C. English, Acting City Manager; Matthew K. Miller, City Clerk Motion by Rowe, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried it was resolved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2011, as printed. Presentation of a resolution to Chris Gietzen in regards to the William C. Franks Presentation of a resolution to Dave Gietzen in regards to the William C. Franks Presentation of a resolution to Jennifer Gietzen in regards to the William C. Franks Presentation of a resolution to Brian Sylvester in regards to the William C. Franks A Public Hearing to consider the proposed rezoning of various properties south of Brush Street and east of Elizabeth Street from Light Industrial District (IND-1) to Multiple Family Residential (R-3). Community Development Director Peter McInerney provided an overview of the proposed rezoning. There were no opposing comments from the City Council or the audience Motion by Rowe, seconded by Mulholland and unanimously carried it was resolved to close the Public Hearing and have the first reading of the proposed rezoning of various properties south of Brush Street and east of Elizabeth Street from

2 Light Industrial District (IND-1) to Multiple Family Residential (R-3). A Public Hearing to consider the proposed uses of the City s FY Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds. Community Development Director Peter McInerney provided an overview of the program. There were no opposing comments from the City Council or the audience Motion by Damitio, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried it was resolved to close the Public Hearing and approve the uses of the City s FY Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds as follows: PROGRAM Code Enforcement $ 18, Streets $ 75, Public Services/Senior $ 16, Housing Rehabilitation $ 4, Administration $ 12, Total $127, Motion by Rowe, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried it was resolved to approve reprogrammed funds available from and for street improvements Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, bids were requested for City Hall steel door replacement and window sealing; and WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received, opened and publicly read by the City Clerk at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2011, in the Council Chamber of City Hall as follows: AXIOM Construction Services Group, LLC, Whitmore Lake, MI $21, G. Fisher Construction Company, Farmington Hills, MI Gianni Construction Co., LLC, Westland, MI MHI Inc., Trenton, MI Tri-City Builders, Westland, MI WHEREAS, the only bid submitted by AXIOM Construction Services Group met the bid specifications; and

3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid submitted by AXIOM Construction Services Group, LLC, in the amount of $21,500.00, to be paid from the Risk Management Fund, be accepted in the best interest of the City Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, bids were requested for the copier at the Police Department; and WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received, opened and publicly read by the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2011, in the Council Chamber of City Hall as follows: Modern Business Machines, Troy, MI $5, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Troy, MI Xerographic Solutions, Inc., Novi, MI WHEREAS, the only bid submitted by Modern Business Machines met the bid specifications; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid submitted by Modern Business Machines, in the amount of $5,333.00, to be paid from the 2009 Justice Assistance Grant and the Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Forfeiture Budget. By consensus of Council, Communications and Reports were received and filed or acted upon as indicated: a. Flyer from the Library regarding the Naked Retirement Workshop, which will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 6:30 p.m., at the Library b. Memo from the Parks & Recreation Director concerning the Closure of the Ted D Pulos Aquatic Center c. Memo from the Parks & Recreation Director regarding the Banquet & Facilities Revenue and Business Plan d. Memo from the Parks & Recreation Director concerning upcoming programs e. Memo from the Parks & Recreation Director regarding A Starry Night Variety Show fund raiser which will be held Friday, January 28, f. Memo from the Fire Chief regarding the Community Emergency Response Team g. Memo from the Fire Chief and thank you letters concerning the William C. Franks Explosion

4 h. Memo from the Police Chief and thank you letters regarding the William C. Franks Explosion I. Memo from the Deputy Police Chief concerning the Public Works Department j. Memo from the Assistant Public Works Director regarding the Keep Wayne Beautiful Holiday Awards k. Letter from residents concerning the Public Works Department Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve Traffic Control No. 591 which will rescind Traffic Control No Motion by Rowe, seconded by Damitio unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a payment to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) in the amount of $2,212.00, for 2011 dues, to be paid from the City Council Memberships & Dues Budget Motion by Dobrowolski, seconded by Mulholland unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a contract with Inland Water Pollution Control Inc., on an emergency basis, in the amount of $8,050.00, for repairs to the sanitary sewer line at 2913 South Wayne Road, to be paid from the FY 10'- 11 Water & Sewer Budget Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the purchase of water meter parts for residential and small commercial/industrial water meters, based on the price list provided by RIO Supply Michigan Meter Inc., to be paid from the Water & Sewer Capital Outlay Budgets Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the purchase of water meter parts for large commercial/ industrial water meters, based on the price list provided by Gunners Meters & Parts, Inc., to be paid from the Water & Sewer Capital Outlay Budgets Motion by McEachern, seconded by Damitio and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the purchase of re-manufactured water meters, based on the price list provided by SLC Meters, to be paid from the FY & FY Water & Sewer Capital Outlay Budgets Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a lease agreement with the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 4123, to use a portion of the Wayne Activity and Banquet Center (WABC), contingent on the preparation of the lease agreement by the City Attorney and also subject to the terms of other existing contracts that provide for use of the Lounge. Upon the request of Mayor Haidous for comments from persons in the audience on

5 matters not covered by the Council Agenda, the following were expressed: Ron Roberts asked a question about Ford Motor Company. Angela Talo requested support for the Millennial Mayors Congress. Chris Sanders asked about the weed list charter amendment and presented petitions regarding the minimum staffing of the Fire Department. Nancy Pride asked question about the Ford Flex city vehicle and taxation of the solar panels at Ford Motor Company. John Rhaesa gave an update of the Frank s Furniture Fund on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Upon the request of Mayor Haidous for comments from the City Council on matters not covered by Council Agenda, the following were expressed: Councilwoman Dobrowolski thanked all for the support of the various fund raisers for the Frank s Furniture explosion. Councilman Henley thanked all for the support of the various fund raisers and that the ice skating competition was a very nice event. Councilman Mulholland read a letter of support for the DPW. Mayor Pro Tem McEachern encourage all to attend the Starry Night performance and requested a letter of thanks be sent to Rich Rodriguez for supporting the Salvation Army in Wayne with the proceeds of the auction Motion by Rowe, seconded by Mulholland and unanimously carried, it was resolved to accept the Consent Calendar without exception as follows: a. Library Board Minutes of December 8 b. Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of January 5 c. Planning Commission Minutes of January 11 d. Commission on Aging Minutes of November Motion by Dobrowolski, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Abdul Al Haidous Mayor Matthew K. Miller City Clerk Abstract published January 27, 2011