City Council Agenda Aug. 11 Aug 11, 2009
By: City Council - Friday, August 07, 2009

WARREN, MICHIGAN
CITY COUNCIL
5460 ARDEN, COMMUNITY CENTER (586) 258-2060 WARREN, MI 48092
Mary M. Kamp, President
Donna K. Caumartin, Vice President
Keith J. Sadowski, Secretary
Scott C. Stevens, Asst. Sec'y
Robert Boccomino
Patrick Green
Mark Liss
Kathy J. Vogt
Steven G. Warner

A Regular Meeting of the City Council - Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.

Members of the audience who would like to address
the City Council this evening may do so under the
Audience portion by filling out the designated form.

AGENDA

1 CALL TO ORDER
2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 ROLL CALL
4 ADOPTION OF THE "CONSENT AGENDA"
5 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
6 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 28, 2009
APPROVAL OF THE BILLS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

9 PUBLIC HEARING: In re: Appeal of Determination of Nuisance at 14897 Alberta (garage only), and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION.

10 PUBLIC HEARING: In re: Appeal of Determination of Nuisance at 11011 Maxwell (vacant, dilapidated, one-story aluminum sided house, fence, shrubs, garage, and miscellaneous debris), (not fit for human habitation), and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION.

PUBLIC HEARING: In re: Appeal of Determination of Nuisance at 14075 Knox (vacant, dilapidated, one-story aluminum house, 8" diameter dead tree, branches, and miscellaneous debris), (not code compliant or fit for human habitation), and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION.

PUBLIC HEARING: Review of Special Assessment Roll No. 333 in re: Abatement of a Nuisance at 21381 Ryan ($5,914.91)

PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION AND DETERMINATION IN RE: Request of Exova Company to establish an Industrial Development District to create an assessment base for tax relief under the provisions of Act No. 199, Public Acts of 1974, as amended, covering premises at 1920 Concept Drive, in Section 19, and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION establishing an Industrial Development District.

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING: Request approval to transfer Ownership of 2009 Class C Licensed Business with Dance/Entertainment Permit, located at 4100 E. Fourteen Mile, Warren, from G Brothers, Inc., to Global Hospitality, Inc. Administrative report, Approved

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING: Request approval to transfer location Governmental Unit (MCL 436.1531 (1) of 2009 Escrowed Class C Licensed Business with Official Permit (food) from 28800 Groesbeck, Roseville, to 5365 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren. Administrative report, approved

CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE MAYOR:

Notice of appointment and request to confirm the appointment of Gina Cavaliere to SEMCOG General Assembly for a term expiring December 31, 2011.

CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION recognizing the Macomb Foundation as a Non-Profit Organization and the ability to sell alcohol for consumption on premises.

1. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION To Approve an Agreement with Macomb County Habitat for Humanity, for Construction of One-single Family Home at 24728 Campbell.

2. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION To Approve an Amendment to the 2008-2009 Housing and Community Development Action Plan Narrative Relating to Macomb County Habitat for Humanity Projects.

(tabled 7/28/09) CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Gas Transportation Agreement with Consumers Energy and any other related documents necessary to participate in the State of Michigan Energy Purchasing Cooperative Program for Natural Gas

Request of the Division of Public Works for approval to Purchase Rock Salt-TRI-7975 through a cooperative bid effort from the Road Commission of Oakland County, and City of Farmington Hills to Detroit Salt Company, in the amount of $44.14 per ton, based upon receiving, for a total estimated annual amount of $397,260.00.

Request for Appointment of One Council member to the RFP Committee, regarding Technology at the Civic Center Library.

Request to approve an Increase in budgeted revenues and appropriations in the amount of $414,783.00- budget of the Police Department to account for receipt of the 2009 United States Department of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION approving said request.

Request to approve an Increase in budgeted revenues and appropriations in the amount of $97,911.00- budget of the Police Department to account for receipt of the 2009 United States Department of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION approving said request.

Notice of appointment and request to confirm the appointment of Gary P. Anderson to the Planning Commission for a term of office expiring June 30, 2010.

CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Specialized Services Operating Assistance Program Third-Party Contract between the City of Warren and the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) to provide funds for the Michigan Specialized Services Operating Assistance Program for the period of October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009.

17 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE:

18 Audience - an opportunity for citizen participation

Members of the audience who would like to address the City Council this evening may do so under the Audience portion by filling out the designated form.

19 Council - Calendar of Pending Matters

20 COUNCIL BUSINESS

Councilman Steven Warner, discussion in re: Request to direct the Communications Department in posting list of Michigan Grocery Brands in conjunction with the "Buy Michigan" campaign onto the City's website.

21 ADJOURNMENT

Keith J. Sadowski
Secretary of the Council

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CO N S E N T A G E N D A

The following routine items are presented for City Council approval without discussion, as a single agenda item, in order to expedite the meeting. Should any Council Member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.

ITEM 4:
a) Reports in re: Investment Schedules- City Only, Water Only, and City and Water combined as of June 30, 2009.
b) CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION Confirming Special Assessment District S0319-Concrete Sidewalk and Drive Approaches, in the amount of $235,531.65 with $208,755.19 to be paid by the assessment district and $26,776.46 to be paid by the city.
c) CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION Confirming Special Assessment District S0320-Concrete Sidewalk and Drive Approaches, in the amount of $127,443.90 with $117,345.68 to be paid by the assessment district and $10,098.23 to be paid by the city
d) Notice of Appointment of Richard Sabaugh to the General Employee Retirement System, throughout the Mayor's term in office.
e) Notice of Appointment of Delores Thomas to the General Employee Retirement System for a term of office to expire June 30, 2012.
f) CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION setting a Date for Review of Special Assessment Roll No. 339 in re: Abatement of a nuisance at 24035 Eureka ($4,763.75)
1) Number of annual installments (10)
2) Rate of interest (8%)
3) Date of Public Hearing - September 8, 2009
g) In re: Appeal of Determination of Nuisance at 6828 Orchard (vacant, dilapidated one and one half-story house, garage, fence, and miscellaneous debris)
DETERMINATION BY COUNCIL- Date of Public Hearing- September 8, 2009
h) In re: Appeal of Determination of Nuisance at 11543 Dodge (vacant, dilapidated one and one half-story house with aluminum siding, garage, fence, grade 2' high, 29' long berm at rear of property, 10'x10' water filled depression in east side yard, and miscellaneous debris)
DETERMINATION BY COUNCIL- Date of Public Hearing- September 8, 2009
i) In re: Appeal of Determination of Nuisance at 11247 Engleman (vacant, dilapidated two-story house, garage, shed, tree stumps, fence, and miscellaneous debris)
DETERMINATION BY COUNCIL- Date of Public Hearing- September 8, 2009
Regular Meeting Page Four August 11, 2009

CONSENT AGENDA (continued):
j) Tabulation of bids and recommendation in re: Sandwiches for the Police Detention Facility, and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION accepting the lowest bid of S & J Catering, Inc., for a one year period, at the unit price of $0.56 per sandwich for an estimated total of $11,390.40.
k) Tabulation of bids and recommendation in re: To Furnish and Install Restroom Partitions at the Police Department, and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION accepting the lowest bid of Balfrey & Johnson, Inc., in the total amount of $18,270.06.
l) Tabulation of bids and recommendation in re: Laundry Services for Police/Fire, and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION accepting the lowest bids split between Three Way Enterprises, Inc., in the estimated annual amount of $7,320.00 for Police Department laundry services and E-Z-DUZ-IT, Inc., in the estimated amount of $21,700.00 for the Fire Department laundry services, for an estimated total of $29,020.00.
m) Tabulation of bids and recommendation in re: Delivery of Class II Fill Sand for the Department of Public Service, and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION accepting the lowest bid of Bedrock Express Ltd., for a one year period, in the estimated amount of $72,250.00.
n) Tabulation of bids and recommendation in re: Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Repair Services for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, and CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION accepting the lowest bid of Rotor Electric Company of Michigan, LLC., for a five-year period with option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the rate of $14,550.00 annually for a grand total of $72,750.00 for the five-year period.