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Minutes  -  March 12th. 2007

 

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

Regular session of the City Council of the City of Wyandotte, the Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana presiding.

ROLL CALL

Present: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka

Absent: None

COMMUNICATIONS MISCELLANEOUS

March 1, 2007

To the Mayor and Councilmembers:

Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members,

I would like to invite you to our annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass.

Also all the citizens of Downriver are invited as well.

The mass will be held on Saturday, March 17th at 12 noon. It will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, at Elm and 4th Street, in Wyandotte.

We will again have the Heinzman Irish step dancers and also a bagpiper.

This is the tenth year we have sponsored this mass.

After the mass there will be a coffee and cake reception in the church hall which everyone is invited to attend.

Thank you for forwarding the information for us.

Sincerely,

Jo Clark, Secretary of the Downriver Irish American Club

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Mayor and Council, 3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Dear Mayor and Council:

The Wyandotte Business Association is desirous of creating an additional annual weekend event, to be planned and executed by our organization with only modest support from City services. This new event will serve as our expanded 3rd Friday theme for the month of October, and will be a second (and expanded) Crafter's Alley Mini-Fair, with an Autumn Festival theme. With possible augmentations such as elements from Heritage Days, we feel this event has the potential to be highly successful and valued by our citizens as yet another good reason to live in Wyandotte.

We request permission from Mayor and Council to cordon off First Street between Oak Street and Maple Street, and Elm Street between Biddle Avenue and the parking lot entrance to CVS Pharmacy on Elm: Exactly as it is during the Street Art Fair. The event is a 2 day affair: Friday and Saturday, October 19th and 20th. Therefore, the barricades would have to be in place at 7:00am or so on Thursday the 18th, and would be removed by 6:00pm on Sunday the 21''. Parking for the crafters would be at Yak Arena parking lot. All specifics such as security and portable toilets will be our responsibility.

We intend to utilize the services of portable food vendors, and thereby require electricity and water hook-ups (details to follow), although this would be limited to probably 3 vendors that do something our local restaurants don't, such as Elephant Ears, Pecans/Cashews, Cotton Candy and the like. We envision a very active and busy weekend, providing much needed traffic and revenue for these restaurants, as well as all of the merchants in this area.

We further request the use of the City's Show Mobile, most likely serving as the end-cap at CVS, facing the fair. Entertainment is a significant, though not primary feature of this event.

Implementation of this event would not require the services or time of Lisa Hooper, although she would be more than welcome to augment and participate if deemed appropriate. In years past, we have had pumpkin carvings, mini-animal petting zoos, apple bobbing, and other such fun for children, and this would be a wonderful opportunity to do something along those lines.

Complete details are incomplete at this point, but we need permission from Mayor and Council to enable us to move forward and make this happen in such a way as to make everyone glad we did it!

Very truly yours,

Peter Rose, Vice-President, Wyandotte Business Association
c/o City Hall
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-282-6233 (Main)
734-282-6937 (Fax)

PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE

None

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY AND OTHER OFFICIALS

March 5, 2007

Honorable Mayor James DeSana and City Council
City of Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

At the meeting of February 28, 2007, the Wyandotte Recreation Commission reviewed information compiled by the Superintendent of Recreation for the acceptance of a lease agreement with Pifer, Inc., of Holly, Michigan for 24 reconditioned electric golf cars w/tops.

The new lease is a full-service lease for $650 per car/per year. A trade-in credit for 22 cars at $300 per car will be deducted during the first year. Total payments are as follows:

· 2007 - $ 9,000
· 2008 - $15,600
· 2009 - $15,600

At times last season, revenue was lost when golfers could not be accommodated due to the unavailability of cars because of breakdowns. Through 2005, DPS mechanics performed maintenance work on golf cars. With a reduction in staff, this was not possible in 2006. Brad Schmidt, Yack Arena Maintenance Foreman, was available to perform the mechanical work on these cars as the Yack was closed for renovations during the summer of 2006. Mr. Schmidt spent more than a day per week performing this work. He will not be available in 2007.

To hire an outside firm or mechanic to complete repairs is much too costly as proven in past years. In 2006, over $4,100 was spent on parts alone, $2,480 to lease an additional five cars during the summer, plus the untold cost for labor to repair these cars. The majority of these10-year-old cars are in need of repairs to their brakes, brake cables and replacement of their batteries. The minimum cost for battery and brake cable replacement is over $10,000 for parts and materials. This does not include any labor or other problems that may arise.

This three-year full service lease will be a cost saving measure for the City of Wyandotte and ultimately provide better and more dependable service for those individuals utilizing the Wyandotte Shores Golf Course. As we all know, golf is a service-driven business.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dale Brennan and supported by Commissioner Loya, to recommend acceptance of this lease agreement.

Sincerely yours,

James R. Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation

March 7, 2007

Honorable Mayor James DeSana
and City Council City of Wyandotte Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

At the meeting of February 28, 2007, the Wyandotte Recreation Commission reviewed Bid File #4419 – Yack Arena Ice Resurfacer.

Only one bid was received: Charles R. Mueller & Sons, Inc., 75 Lafayette St., Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 Zamboni Model 540 - $75,590.

The Yack Arena has received excellent service and support from Muellers & Sons for over 30 years and they were the supplier of our present Zamboni.

A motion was made by Commissioner Rosemary Bucska, and supported by Commissioner Margaret Loya, to recommend to the Council acceptance of this bid in the best interest of the City of Wyandotte.

During the budget process, $80,000 was budgeted for this item. A short-term loan, known as an installment purchase agreement, will be used for this purchase. Funding will come from the debt levy.

We, the undersigned recommend acceptance of this bid as approved by the Recreation Commission.

Sincerely yours,

James R. Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Financial & Administrative Services

March 5, 2007

Honorable Mayor James DeSana
and City Council City of Wyandotte Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

At the meeting of February 28, 2007, the Wyandotte Recreation Commission discussed extending the contract with Mr. Robert Thiede for the operation of the Wyandotte Shores Golf Course and BASF Park Concession-Restroom Facility.

A motion was made by Commissioner Rosemary Bucska and supported by Commissioner Molly Exner, to recommend to this Council the acceptance of the attached contract between the City of Wyandotte and Mr. Thiede for the period of March 17, 2007, through December 31, 2007. This contract contains the same monthly compensation and stipulations as last year.

The contract has been submitted to the Department of Legal Affairs.

Sincerely yours,

James R. Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation

March 5, 2007

Mayor James DeSana & City Council
City of Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

In response to the communication from the Council Meeting of February 26 2007, the Recreation Commission adopted the attached guidelines for placement of trophies/awards in the Wyandotte Sports History and Wyandotte Sports Hall of Fame display cases that were installed during the renovation of the Yack Arena

Sincerely yours,

James R. Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation

March 5, 2007

Honorable Mayor James DeSana and City Council
City of Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

In response to the petition of Hazel Woodruff and others concerning the Memorial Pool, the following facts are available:

A. Using figures supplied by Wilkie & Zanley Architects, Wyandotte, MI, the cost to make the swimming pool operable along with doing the necessary work to replace the sliding doors and all the deteriorated upper pool panels, along with making the locker rooms ADA accessible as required by law, but not doing other work that should be done, is $1,215,000.

B. All pool personnel must be property trained and certified. This includes satisfactorily passing the required Red Cross Swimming requirements along with certification in First Aid and CPR. These certifications must be constantly renewed by the pool personnel. Volunteers could just not be placed in these positions.

C. Yearly appropriations to provide staff and maintenance for the pool, depending on the extent of programming, could go from $50,000 to $75,000.

We the undersigned, during these current economic conditions, support the decision of the Budget Committee that was made in 2005.

Sincerely yours,

James R. Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Financial & Administrative Services

March 8, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council Members
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

Sarnacki & Associates Architects, Inc., have completed the Design Development Phase for the new 27th District Court Building and renovation of the Police Station. Enclosed are said plans and updated estimated cost opinion from the Schematic Design Phase to the Design Development Phase.

The next phase is the preparation of Construction Documents. Therefore, the enclosed Resolution authorizes Sarnacki & Associates Architects Inc., to proceed with the Construction Documents Phase, the Third of Five Phases of the project.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski City Engineer

March 7, 2007

Mayor and City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Avenue Wyandotte, MI 48192

Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members:

SUBJECT: TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER 2007-002

The Police Administration received a recommendation from the Traffic Bureau for approval for "Handicap Parking Sign Installation" at 1039 18th, Wyandotte, Michigan. Concluding review of this request, and in concurrence with Sergeant Pouliot's recommendation, this letter serves as a recommendation for Council approval of Traffic Control Order 2007-002 as specified on said order.

If there are any additional questions, please feel free to contact my office at extension 4424.

Sincerely,

Bobie Heck, Chief of Police

March 7, 2007

Mayor and City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Avenue Wyandotte, MI 48192

SUBJECT: CEDAR & FORT STREET

This letter is in response to Council Resolution relative to Dr. Atto's request for permission to park alongside of the office on Cedar Street east of Fort Street. Sergeant Pouliot, with concurrence of the undersigned, recommends changing the current 30 minute parking restriction to 90 minute parking on Cedar Street. Changing of the time limit should allow for sufficient time for Dr. Atto's patients to be seen in the office. It is further recommended the staff use the parking lot south of the building, which is owned by Dr. Atto, to allow for additional parking. Due to area businesses, it is not recommended to lift timed parking.

Sergeant Pouliot contacted Dr. Atto and advised him of the above recommendation. If there are any additional questions, please feel free to contact my office at extension 4421.

Sincerely,

Bob Heck Chief of Police
Mark Kowalewski City Engineer

March 6, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council, City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

Attached please find the following Purchase Agreements for the City to acquire:

3634 3rd Street $ 65,000.00 TIFA Area Funds — Single Family Home
1598 Cora $ 62,500.00 TIFA Area Funds — Single Family Home

If this meets with your approval, I recommend that the Department of Legal Affairs be directed to prepare the necessary sale documents and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute same.

Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski City Engineer

March 6, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan

Re: Former 1728 Lindbergh Lot Size: 15' x 101'

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

Attached please find a Purchase Agreement to sell the former 1728 Lindbergh Ida Amezcua the adjacent property owner at 1734 Lindbergh, Wyandotte, in the amount of $1,500.00. The combination of the two (2) parcels will result in one (1) parcel measuring 45' x 101'.

If Council concurs with this sale, the attached Resolution will authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary documents.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski City Engineer
Colleen A. Keehn, City Assessor

March 6, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan

RE: Former 428 Pine Lot Size: 50' x 140'

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

Enclosed please find an Amendment to the Purchase Agreement between the City of Wyandotte, Sellers, and Jeff Smith and Anna Hardy, Purchasers for the purchase of the Former 428 Pine. This Amendment amends Paragraph 12 to allow the Purchasers to secure the required building permit by March 25, 2007. All other terms and conditions shall remain in full force and effect.

The attached Resolution will authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski City Engineer
Colleen A. Keehn, City Assessor






March 6, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council, City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:

In response to Michael McKeehan's comments at the March 5, 2007, City Council Meeting the following applies. In discussions with Mr. McKeehan, the water entered through his basement walls. Although minor work was done on the alley on Friday, March 2, 2007, complete grading of the alley will be done in the spring.

The other instance of flooding was on September 11, 2000, when the City experienced widespread basement back-ups thru the combined sewer system during an unusually high intensity storm.

Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski City Engineer

LATE ITEM

March 12, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:

It has been brought to our attention that the owners of 649 Plum, Wyandotte is in the process of losing their home for non-payment of the mortgage. The City of Wyandotte has two (2) Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Liens on the property totaling $22,448.00. The Owner's Son has made arrangements to purchase the property from Richard Custer of Destiny Construction (who would purchase existing Sheriff's Deed) for the amount of the mortgage. Mr. Custer has agreed to sell the property back to owner's son on a land contract.

This letter is to request your concurrence on releasing the original lien to the owners of the property provided Mr. Custer would execute a new lien for the total outstanding balance. A condition of the lien would be if Mr. Custer forecloses on the land contract the City would release the lien with Mr. Custer provided the home is demolished and Mr. Cluster constructs a new single family dwelling within 12 months of the conclusion of foreclosure or forfeiture.
If you concur with this recommendation, the attached Resolution will authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer

REPORTS AND MINUTES AND CASH RECEIPTS

Financial Services Cash Receipts February 26- February 28, 2007 $10,025.68
Fire Fighter's Civil Service Commission February 14, 2007
Wyandotte Recreation Commission February 28, 2007
Police Commission Meeting February 27, 2007
Beautification Commission Meeting January 23, 2007
Planning & Rehabilitation Commission February 15, 2007

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Pam Montelauro, 2458 – 21st, we need Police and Court buildings.



RECESS


RECONVENING


ROLL CALL

Present: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka

Absent: None

HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING OF OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF AN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE
PUBLIC ALLEY SOUTH OF ADELAIDE EXTENDING 232.83 FEET WEST

No objections.

RESOLUTIONS

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with and the same stand APROVED as recorded without objection.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Jo Clark, Secretary of the Downriver Irish American Club, 423 Superior, Wyandotte regarding the St. Patrick's Day mass to be held on Saturday, March 17th, 2007 at 12:00 noon at St. Joseph Church at Elm and 4th Street is hereby received and placed on file.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED













Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Peter Rose, Vice-President, Wyandotte Business Association regarding the request to hold an event on Friday and Saturday, October 19th and 20th, 2007 as outlined in his communication dated March 8, 2007 is hereby referred to the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Department of Public Service for road closure assistance and Municipal Service to coordinate the various requests and cost issues. AND FURTHER that the Department of Legal Affairs be directed to prepare the necessary Hold Harmless Agreement. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all necessary paperwork and fees be implemented for the Showmobile rental as designated by the Downtown Development Authority.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Recreation Commission as set forth in their communication dated March 5, 2007 to accept the lease agreement with Pifer, Inc., of Holly, Michigan for 24 reconditioned electric golf cars w/tops with financing arrangements as follows:
Full service lease for $650.00 per car/per year. A trade-in credit for 22 cars at $300.00 per car will be deducted during the first year. Total payments are as follows:

*2007 $9,000
*2008 $15,600
*2009 $15,600

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that subject to approval of the Department of Legal Affairs Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said lease agreement on behalf of the City of Wyandotte.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and the Recreation Commission as set forth in their communication dated March 7, 2007 to accept the Bid from Charles R. Mueller and Sons, Inc., of Mt. Clemens, Michigan for a Zamboni Model 540 in the amount of $75,590. Said bid meets the specifications and budget requirements and is recommended due to the excellent service and support from Muellers & Sons in previous years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said resolution be forwarded to the Director of Financial and Administrative Services to coordinate an installment purchase agreement utilizing debt levy funding.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Recreation Commission as set forth in their communication dated March 5, 2007 to extend the contract with Mr. Robert Thiede for the operation of the Wyandotte Shores Golf Course and BASF Park Concession-Restroom Facility from March 17, 2007 through December 31, 2007 subject to all stipulations of said Contract. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper insurance as outlined in the Contract be filed with the City Clerk's Office and that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the City of Wyandotte.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning Fricke Kolakowski Peterson Ptak Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Recreation Commission as set forth in their communication dated March 5, 2007 as it pertains to the guidelines for placement of trophies/awards in the Wyandotte Sports History and Wyandotte Sports Hall of Fame display cases at the newly renovated Yack Arena.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the Superintendent of Recreation is received and placed on file. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jim Knopp and Councilperson Sheri Fricke are directed to meet with Hazel Woodruff and Pam Montelauro to explore funding sources and all other issues relative to the feasibility to repair and reopen the Lincoln Memorial Pool.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED












Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the City Engineer regarding the Police/Court Project is hereby received and placed on file. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that considering the results of the appraisal of $660,000 for the existing Police/Court property and estimated tax capture for the construction of a new 17,500 square foot office building which the D-M Company is contractually obligated to construct; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer and the Director of Administrative and Financial Services are directed to meet with the low bidders from the August 2005, bidding of the new Police/Court Building to determine the bidders' desire to hold their bids if the City determines to build the project and further, requests a report back to Council that includes a recommendation including financing methods, regarding this project.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: Councilman Kolakowski

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of the Police Chief and Traffic Bureau as set forth in Traffic Control Order 2007-02 for the installation of "Handicap Parking Signs at 1039-18th Street, Wyandotte, Michigan. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Public Service be directed to install said signs.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the City Engineer and Chief of Police responding to the request of Ghazwan Atto, M.D., 2211 Fort Street, Wyandotte is hereby received and placed on file. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the parking restriction on the south side of Cedar east of Fort be changed to 90 minute parking. AND FURTHER that the Department of Public Service is authorized to change said signs.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED









Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at 3634-3rd Street in the amount of $65,000.00 to be appropriated from TIFA Area Funds; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney, William R. Look are hereby authorized to sign said documents and that the City Engineer is directed to investigate the possibility of reselling the home to the Wyandotte Community Alliance upon completion of the Wyandotte Historical Commission inspection of the home as it pertains to the preservation of Historical and Cultural items for the City of Wyandotte.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at 1598 Cora in the amount of $62,500.00 to be appropriated from TIFA Area Funds; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney, William R. Look, are hereby authorized to sign said documents and that the City Engineer is directed to DEMOLISH same upon completion of the Wyandotte Historical Commission inspection of the home as it pertains to the preservation of Historical and Cultural items for the City of Wyandotte.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the City Engineer dated March 6, 2007, regarding the Former 1728 Lindbergh, Wyandotte and that Council accepts the offer from Ida Amezcua dated March 1, 2007, in the amount of $1,500.00 and that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign said documents.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None





Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer and City Assessor dated March 6, 2007 regarding the sale of the Former 428 Pine Street, Wyandotte. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council accepts the Amendment to the Purchase Agreement between the City of Wyandotte, Seller and Jeff Smith and Anna Hardy, Purchasers; and that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the necessary documents subject to the approval of the Department of Legal Affairs.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the City Engineer regarding the complaints from Mr. McKeehan regarding water entering his basement at 3508 15th Street is hereby received and placed on file.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the City Engineer regarding the property at 649 Plum Street, Wyandotte is hereby received and placed on file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney is authorized to prepare the necessary documents to discharge existing liens on the property under the current owner's name at 649 Plum and to reissue a lien on 649 Plum under the name of Richard Custer with the lien as an obligation of Mr. Custer provided Mr. Custer closes on the land contract with the current owner's son and the current owner is permitted to remain as a occupant of the home during the term of the land contract; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if there is a default in the land contract Mr. Custer agrees upon conclusion of foreclosure or forfeiture to have the home demolished and construct a new single family home within 12 months of conclusion of foreclosure or forfeiture. If a new home is not constructed within the 12 months the lien will be due. If a new home is constructed the lien will be forgiven.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None







Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning

At a regular session of the City Council of the City of Wyandotte.

RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE

WHEREAS, this Council by resolution has deemed it advisable and necessary for the health, welfare, comfort and safety of the people of the City of Wyandotte, to vacate the hereinafter described land in the City of Wyandotte, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, as a public alley, more particularly described as:

The eight (8) foot wide public alley adjacent to Lots 11 through 18, both inclusive, Adelaide Sub. of part of Lot 7, Eureka Iron & Steel Works Subd'n. of N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 32, T.3.S. R,1 1.E. Ecorse Twp. (now City of Wyandotte), Wayne Co. Mich. as recorded in Liber 33 of Plats, Page 48, Wayne County Records.

WHEREAS, due notice has been given of the hearing of objections to said vacation; and

WHEREAS, said hearing having taken place in accordance with such notice, and no objections having been offered, and this Council still being of the opinion that said vacation is advisable; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the above described alley shall be and the same is hereby declared VACATED as a public alley, reserving to the City of Wyandotte, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Michigan, its successors and assigns forever and in perpetuity from the date hereof, an easement on, over, under, across, and within the eight (8) foot right-of-way of the above described alley for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining and repairing existing and future public utilities, sewers and drains, and that said City of Wyandotte, its contractors, employees, agents successors, assigns and lessees shall at all times have free ingress to and egress from said alley right-of-way, to construct, operate, maintain and repair said existing and future utility lines of every nature, and sewers and drains.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby reserved to the Ameritech, its successors and assigns, an easement on, over, under, across and within said eight (8) foot wide right-of-way for the purpose of constructing, erecting, operating, maintaining, and repairing its existing and future telephone communication system consisting of poles, lines, wires, cables and apparatus; and that said Ameritech, its contractors, employees, agents, successors and assigns shall at all times have full ingress to and egress from said eight (8) foot wide right-of-way for said purpose.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no structures, or any article or thing whatsoever shall be constructed or maintained on, over, under, across, or within the eight (8) foot right-of-way of the above described alley except the erection of fences by the abutting property owners and that in the exercise of the easement and ingress and egress rights heretofore reserved herein said City of Wyandotte shall not be liable for any injury or damage to, or disturbance of, nor shall it have any duty to pay for or replace, any animate or inanimate improvement on, over, under, across, or within said eight (8) foot right-of-way.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

COUNCILPERSON Joseph Peterson
SUPPORTED by Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None





Wyandotte, Michigan March 12, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the total bills and accounts in the amount of $726,211.51 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilman Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilman Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
That we adjourn.
Carried unanimously.
Adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
March 12, 2007



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William R. Griggs, City Clerk
 

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