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Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 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
May 1, 2007
James DeSana
3131 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte, MI 48192
Re: Renewable Energy
Dear Mayor,
Vision with a purpose cultivates innovative technologies solving
today's energy demands. It's all about identifying a need and
solving a problem. Kulick Enterprises worked on a portable energy
system for the military's mobile medical units. It was that
project which initiated the design of CRESIT, an energy-saving
system for residential and commercial applications.
Governor Granholm's 21st Century Energy Plan will require all
power suppliers to obtain 10% of their power from renewable
resources by the year 2015. According to energy policy-related
study, investments in energy efficiency programs will create up to
19,000 additional jobs and increase the Gross State Product by as
much as 1.6 billion dollars.
I would like to introduce a program for the local communities to
participate in that would give them the leading edge. I am asking
cities to consider offering a $2,000.00 property tax incentive of
$500.00 per year for four years. This is the cost an average
homeowner would have to spend in order to finance a renewable
energy system. That figure is based on a four year loan, at seven
percent interest.
There is currently a 30% federal tax credit in place which cannot
exceed $2000.00 for solar. There is also a $2000.00 federal tax
credit for water heating as long as 50% of the energy derives from
the sun. There is no financing in place, nor are there any
incentives for wind energy. Renewable energy has multiple
benefits. Over the long term it helps the environment, creates
jobs, boosts the economy, and promotes real estate growth.
DTE Energy is already offering a renewable energy option, under a
new voluntary program called GreenCurrents. This gives customers
the option to purchase blocks of renewable energy.
I would like the opportunity to meet with you and your council
members to explain how each individual city would benefit by
introducing this program. I look forward to hearing from you.
Robert Kulick, Cresit Energy
1057 Eureka
Wyandotte, MI 48192
May 1, 2007
Mayor & Council, City of Wyandotte
Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Mi 48192
Dear Mayor & Council
This is regarding the property formerly 1041 Eureka.
My neighbors (The Howards) and I were to purchase the property
mentioned above. We were to split this parcel, however I thought
splitting was 50-50. To my dismay I was notified by the
Engineering Department I was to get 6 feet and my neighbor the
rest. I believe this is wrong and unfair.
Please adjust this situation.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Acierno
To The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
Wyandotte, MI 48192
May 8th, 2007
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members;
On behalf of Mr. Fred May, Owner and CEO of Mercury Manufacturing
Company, I. wish to request that the City of Wyandotte consider
selling the recently vacated property located at 1169 Orchard
Street for future expansion purposes to its adjacent building
located at 1197 Orchard and 3817 13th Street.
The respective property appears to legally consist of Lots 10
through 14, inclusive, Country Estates Subdivision, Being a Part
of Northwest % of Section 32, T. 3S., R. 11E., Ecorse Township
(now City of Wyandotte), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in
Liber 32 of Plats, Page 28, Wayne County Records.
The short term benefit of selling this vacant property to Mr. Fred
May is that it would enable the city to re-coup some of the costs
of purchasing this property and provide some additional funds to
an already strapped City budget. The long term benefit is that it
would provide a steady source of income to the City and County in
the form of property taxes whereas no income would be generated if
it remained under City ownership.
In 1970, Mr. May moved his company' Mercury Manufacturing Company
to Wyandotte. Mr. May has owned and operated Mercury Manufacturing
Company since its founding in River Rouge back in 1964. Today, the
company has grown from a small screw machine house to a
diversified innovative company specializing in products
manufactured for domestic and overseas customers.
As Operations Manager of Mercury Manufacturing Company, I am
asking your Honorable Mayor and City Council Members to consider
offering this above noted property for sale to Mr. May and will be
available to discuss this property and selling price further.
Respectively,
Greg Gould, Operations Manager Mercury Manufacturing Company
(734) 285-5150 Ext 630
April 30, 2007
Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
3131 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, MI 48192
Dear Mayor. DeSana and City Council:
I am writing to follow up on a letter I sent on March 26, 2007 and
the resulting resolution adopted by City Council dated April 17,
2007. What I specifically requested in my March 26, 2007 letter
was a copy of the resolution or ordinance that prohibits fishing
at Perry Place. The April 17 resolution states that communication
from the Department of Legal Affairs, City Engineer, and
Superintendent of Recreation, dated April 10, 2007 was received
and is on file by City Council. The Legal Affairs letter simply
states that City Council has authority to control public property
in the city through resolution or ordinance. However, they do not
specifically cite any specific resolution or ordinance which
prohibits fishing at Perry Place.
I am not challenging the City Council's authority to restrict
access on public property for safety concerns. However, I have not
seen the official city document which prohibits fishing at this
location. Therefore, I am once again requesting a copy of the
resolution or ordinance which prohibits fishing at Perry Place.
Sincerely,
James T. Francis, Senior Fisheries Biologist
MDNR-Fisheries Division
26000 W. Eight Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034
May 3, 2007
Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and Wyandotte City Council
Wyandotte City Hall, 3131 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council members,
The quality of life in a community directly reflects the
effectiveness of its elected officials in fulfilling their
constituents’ needs and aspirations. In this regard, may
Wyandotte's dedicated and competent elected officials have the
desire and means necessary to reopen Memorial Pool for our
community's needs. Here are some points to ponder and benefits to
be regained:
1. A functional memorial honoring all those in the military
services of our country.
2. A facility reflecting the vision of the late Benjamin Yack,
Superintendent of Recreation.
3. A pool for children to learn survival skills and exercise.
4. Programs for the handicapped and elderly to improve the quality
of their lives (It had also proven to be a lifesaver)
5. Our site for the Downriver Senior Olympics swimming competition
when we are the host city.
6. Tangible proof of Wyandotte's vitality that would help motivate
families and businesses to relocate here.
7. A multi-purpose public facility that has a banquet or game
room, an excellent exercise equipment room, a jacuzzi, a sauna and
a sun deck.
8. Showers and locker rooms that are available to players using
the connected gym and the adjacent park.
9. Adequate free parking for the many activities available at the
site.
10. In 1992, the city received a $638,000 grant to upgrade
Memorial Pool and it was successfully accomplished. * A new grant
application and/or other funding options should be explored, based
on the many benefits just enumerated.
Footnote: As a retired World War II veteran and construction
engineer, I offered my services (in about 1955) to the contractor
to engineer the construction of our Memorial Pool but was
graciously declined. After it was completed, I swam in this
beautiful facility for fifty years until its closing in 2005. Over
the years, countless thousands of people enjoyed its availability
to meet their needs. May our progressive community be blessed with
its reopening.
Walter Evich, 1767 Ash St., Wyandotte, MI 48192
· The date and size of this grant has been corrected from what
appeared in my letter to the News Herald on Sun., April 30, 2007,
which stated it as 1990 and $500,000.
May 9, 2007
Dear Wyandotte Mayor and Wyandotte City Council,
I propose the following changes be considered to the Wyandotte
City Code:
1. Article II. Section 22-31 – OMIT section referencing gender
distinction
a. The community's state of readiness will be enhanced. Massage
therapists will be better able to respond to the needs of the
community.
b. Patrons value the option and convenience of choosing expertise
suited to their well- being.
c. Enhances the community economically. Massage therapy has become
an important, reputable resource to the nation. Wyandotte can
profit from promotion of appropriate massage.
d. Massage therapists refer their patrons to other service
professions, including medical doctors, when perceived necessary.
2. Implement a WRITTEN AGREEMENT TO MASSAGE to include: Signature
of patron and massage therapist; agreement must state "no genitals
or nipples will be massaged"; agreement must state "when patron
requests massage to end, massage will end". Other considerations
should not restrict, nor burden the massage
therapist thus allowing them to make decisions based on the
situation. A reference to the Wyandotte Massage Authority(ies),
should the patron have an unresolved concern, would be suitable.
a. Clarifies the purpose of professional massage.
b. Enhances the communication and safety of both the patron and
the massage therapist.
c. Provides guidance, promotes safe massage, and also permits
flexibility in the collection of personal information.
In conclusion, when patrons are given a choice, they often prefer
to be massaged by the best-trained and most experienced massage
therapist(s). The supply of massage therapists is of higher
quality when given the opportunity to compete. I perceive the
purpose of the existing code is to ensure safe and proper massage.
Perhaps the above recommendations can better support that purpose.
Sincerely,
Mary Lenerville-Harris
2134 Biddle Ave., Upper
Wyandotte, MI 48192
PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE
Jeff Thomas, 1650 Lindbergh, regarding the closing of Copeland
Center, why was it closed May 7 & 8? Was used on previous election
dates.
Roseann Gabrys, 3131 Biddle, Saturday, May 19th, volunteers needed
to plant flowers.
Richard Miller, 1202 – 2nd, read the following:
May 14, 2007
Mayor James DeSana & Wyandotte City Council 3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Mayor and Council Members,
I have written this letter to you tonight to protest the letter
sent by the Mayor of our City to the Planning Commission dated May
4, 2007, said letter is attached.
The letter in my opinion shows an attempt to influence a vote by
the Planning Commission in favor of Tom LaFevre of Jack's
Restaurant. Such a letter is not appropriate to be sent by the
Mayor who is responsible for appointing the members of this
Commission and could, and should be considered as a case of undue
influence upon that Public Body. The Mayor in this letter
references private discussions he has had in his capacity as Mayor
of Wyandotte. One with a City Manager from St. Clair Shores, and
the other with a member of the Board of Directors of Henry Ford
Wyandotte Hospital attesting to the character of Mr. LaFevre. Mr.
LaFevre is asking the Planning Commission to allow his restaurant
to open with less parking on site than is required by ordinance.
The Mayor references also that Jack's Restaurant will do it's best
to provide adjacent parking agreements with other sources,
supposedly including the use of our City boat ramp parking. Even
though there is insufficient parking the Mayor speaks of future
plans by Mr. LaFevre to put condos on that site also. How is the
Mayor negotiating a possible condo site on property that should go
out under an RFP if Council determines it is to be sold.
This letter by the Mayor tells the Planning Commission that the
boat Ramp is being considered to move to the Arkema riverfront
property in the south end of our City. This property is known to
be possibly severely contaminated and would probably require much
work to allow public usage. This property is not under the
ownership of the city and should not be referenced until we own
it. "Informal" discussions as the Mayor writes, have been held
with the EPA and DNR about this property. How does one
governmental agency ever talk to another informally? The Mayor
states that he and Councilman Sutka have been part of these
discussions since "April 2006" When did this City Council make the
Mayor and Councilman Sutka a two man committee to have all these
discussions. Was such a resolution authorizing this power to the
two of them ever voted upon on the open floor? Not to my
knowledge!
It is quite sad that this current City Council has abrogated their
strong oversight power conferred by our Charter, to the Mayor's
office, which is supposed to be subservient to this Council, and
in this instance also to Councilman Sutka. The People of this City
did not elect you to be servants of the Mayor! It is a total
affront to all of you that the Mayor in this letter tells the
Planning Commission and you, our City Council that, "lf you have
any questions about what I am saying, please feel free to contact
Councilman Sutka who has been involved in many of the
discussions." You, our City Council are only carbon copied on this
letter; a nice way to learn what is going on isn't it! Another
interesting part of this letter is the reference to "informal
discussions" on the Arkema site with the Port Authority.
I am aware of a meeting held in the Mayor's office with the Mayor,
Joe Voszatka and Councilman Sutka along with a Port Authority
representative. What was discussed? Does this Council know? Were
promises made of a preferred development agreement? Anything is
possible when a Council allows its power to be diminished by a
Mayor and a Councilman who are pursuing an agenda of their own
making. It is time that this Council reaffirms the Charter fact,
that this City is a Commission directed, STRONG Council, weak
Mayor government as mandated by the People.
The actions of the Mayor and Councilman Sutka should be
authorized, with proper reporting demanded to this Council, or
they should be STOPPED!,
Thank you!
Richard Miller 1202 second Street
Pamela Montelauro, 2458 – 21st, regarding the use of letterhead
stationery to copy for grants for Memorial Pool.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY & OTHER OFFICIALS
May 9, 2007
The Honorable City Council City of Wyandotte
Gentlemen and Madam:
I am writing to request your concurrence in the following
appointment and reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals &
Adjustment:
Chris Calvin, 466 Sycamore, Wyandotte MI 48192. Term to expire
5-2010
Guiseppe DeSanto, 311 Cedar, Wyandotte MI 48192. Term to expire
5-2010
James Gillon, 1108 MoIlno, Wyandotte MI 48192. Term to expire
5-2010
Keith Trupiano, 619 Emmons Blvd., Wyandotte MI 48192. Mr. Trupiano
will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Stanley
Blackson. His term will expire 5- 2009.
Thanking you in advance for your support of these appointments, I
remain
Sincerely,
James R. DeSana, Mayor
May 9, 2007
Mayor James R. DeSana and City Councilmembers 3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers:
We, the undersigned members of the City of Wyandotte Board of
Canvassers, do hereby certify that on this day, Wednesday, May 9,
2007 we processed a compilation of the election returns of the
Election Boards for the 10 (ten) precincts of the City of
Wyandotte for the School Board/City of Wyandotte Election held on
May 8, 2007 and determined the results to be:
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: (Two to be Elected Term Ending
June 30, 2011)
Dana Browning 1373 Rob Kirby 1285
CITY PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL 1-AMENDMENT TO CITY CHARTER (This Amendment is for an
appointive rather than an elected City Treasurer in the City of
Wyandotte)
YES 598 NO 1244
Sincerely yours,
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
CITY OF WYANDOTTE
Robert Curtis, Peter Lubaway Mark Hierlihy Earl Smith
May 10, 2007
Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Councilmembers
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers:
The undersigned recommends the Mayor and Council adopt the
enclosed resolution recommending the Secretary of State adopt a
new uniform election code that allows City-wide balloting by
absentee ballot for all future City, School, State and Federal
elections.
Said changes would eliminate a multitude of administrative and
antiquated procedures and substantially reduce election
expenditures by:
Reducing election and city-wide personnel.
Reducing transportation for set-up and tear down of voting
equipment.
Eliminating disruption in schools and other precinct locations.
Protecting children from strangers within schools.
Eliminating administrative procedures for ten precincts, etc.
In addition, absentee ballot applications would be mailed to all
registered voters and upon their return ballots would be mailed to
their registered address. Once voted, said ballots would be
returned to the City Clerk's Office for tabulation on Election
Day.
Current election law requires a reason to vote absentee ballot and
does little to reduce expenditures and increase voter
participation. Therefore, we ask your Honorable body to adopt the
above recommendation and forwarded same to Governor Granholm,
State Senator Basham, Representative Farrah and Ms. Terry Lynn
Land, Secretary of State with a recommendation that the uniform
state election laws be modified to allow all communities the
opportunity to proceed with the implementation of total absentee
balloting for all future elections.
Sincerely yours,
William R. Griggs, City Clerk
May 10, 2007
The Honorable James R. DeSana, Mayor and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members,
Attached for your review and approval are necessary 2007 Fiscal
Year budget amendments required to meet General Fund and Special
Revenue Fund obligations. The attached budget amendments also keep
the City in compliance with Public Act 621 of 1978.
The undersigned recommends that the City Council approve the
budget amendments as outlined on Attachment A of this
communication. If you should have any questions, comments or
concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Todd A Drysdale
Director of Financial & Administrative Services
May 10, 2007
The Honorable James R. DeSana, Mayor and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members,
Per the City Council Resolution dated April 16, 2007, the
communication from the Beautification Commission relative to the
restoration of the Purple Heart Statue on Superior Boulevard at
Biddle Avenue was referred to the undersigned for a report back on
potential funding avenues. Along with the restoration account
($10,000) being held by the City, other. City sources of funding
could be derived from the Downtown Development Authority or the
Special Events Fund who have previously funded statue projects
through the Art Fair Committee.
Also attached is a correspondence from Jody Chansuolme, Museum
Director, suggesting additional sources of funding through the
Military Order of the Purple Heart. As indicated in this
correspondence, this statue has historical national significance
and assistance from the national organization may be likely.
Sincerely,
Todd A. Drysdale, Director & Financial & Administrative Services
April 30, 2007
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
City Hall
Re: Financial Reports on the Status of Activities of the Wyandotte
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority — FY 2006
Dear Mayor and Council,
In accordance with the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act,
Section 16(3), enclosed please find financial reports for the
Wyandotte Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for Fiscal 2006. Also
enclosed is a letter sent to the State Tax Commission.
The undersigned recommends that the Mayor and Council receive the
reports and the letter and place them on file.
Very truly yours,
Joseph M. Voszatka, Community Development Director
May 2, 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 20070004
The Traffic Bureau forwarded an approved Application for Handicap
Parking Signs at 531 Oak, Wyandotte, Michigan. Concluding review
of this application and in concurrence with Sergeant Pouliot, this
letter serves as a recommendation for Council support of Traffic
Control Order 2007-004 as specified on said order.
If there are any additional questions, please feel free to contact
my office at extension 4424.
Sincerely,
Daniel J. Grant, Chief of Police
May 10, 2007
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
Re: Preferred Developer Agreement with the Burton-Katzman
Development Company
Dear Mayor and Council,
In accordance with a Council resolution adopted on February 26,
2007, enclosed for your consideration is the proposed Preferred
Developer Agreement between the City of Wyandotte and the
Burton-Katzman Development Company (Enclosure 1). A summary of the
Agreement is included as Enclosure 2. The City Attorney has
approved the form of the Agreement.
The undersigned recommend approving the Agreement. If you concur
with the recommendation, the proper resolution is enclosed
(Enclosure 3).
Sincerely,
Joseph M. Voszatka, Director of Community Development
Mark A. Kowalewski, P.E., City Engineer
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Financial & Administrative Services
May 7, 2007
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
Attached please find a Purchase Agreements for the City to acquire
the following properties:
307 Maple $56,700.00 TIFA Area Funds – Single Family Dwelling
3367 12th Street $50,000.00 TIFA Area Funds – Single Family
Dwelling
1635 Eureka $50,000.00 UDAG Funds – Commercial Building
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. I
further recommend that the undersigned be authorized to demolish
same.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
May 7, 2007
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan
Re: Former 2424 5th Street Lot Size: 40’ x 35’
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:
Attached please find a Purchase Agreement to sell the former 2424
5th Street to Dorothy Winall the adjacent property owner at 503
Walnut, Wyandotte, in the amount of $1,015.00. The combination of
the two (2) parcels will result in one (1) parcel measuring 35’ x
140’.
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
May 10, 2007
The Honorable Mayor DeSana and City Council, City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan
RE: Grant of License & Hold Harmless Agreement – 4011 20th Street
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:
The City of Wyandotte Engineering and Building Department has had
the attached Hold Harmless Agreement and Grant of License signed
and notarized for the garage which was built on the alley right of
way east of the subject property.
The undersigned recommends the acceptance of the Hold Harmless
Agreement and Grant of License.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
May 10, 2007
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:
On May 9, 2007, proposals for File #4428 – Cherry and 11th Street
Baseball Back Stop and Safety Fencing were opened and read aloud.
A tabulation of the proposals is as follows:
BIDDER BID PRICE
Owens Fence, Inc. $16,200.00
Brownstown Twp., Michigan
Nationwide $16,968.00
Chesterfield, Michigan
Industrial Fence $17,253.00
Detroit, Michigan
Michigan Fence $18,711.00
Harrison Twp., Michigan
Shamrock Fence $22,250.00
Southgate, Michigan
Future Fence $24,822.00
Warren, Michigan
The undersigned recommends that the City accept the proposal from
Owens Fence, Inc. of Brownstown Twp., Michigan in the amount of
$16,200.00 as the best bid received meeting specifications.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski James R. Knopp
City Engineer Superintendent of Recreation
May 10, 2007
The Honorable Mayor DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan
RE: File #4421 – 2007 Tree Planting Project
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:
The City of Wyandotte Engineering and Building Department
solicited bids for the 2007 Tree Planting Project on May 10, 2007;
the bids for the referenced project were opened and read aloud in
the City of Wyandotte Council Chambers. The following bids were
received:
BIDDER CITY BID PRICE
Floral City Tree & Landscape Monroe, MI $24,939.50
TJ's Landscaping Wyandotte, MI $26,166.00
Merlino's Westland, MI $13,830.00 - Incomplete
The undersigned recommends the acceptance of the proposal from
Floral City Tree & Landscape of Monroe, Michigan in the amount of
$24,939.50 as the best bid received meeting the specifications.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
May 8, 2007
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:
The undersigned have negotiated a License Agreement with Detroit
Princess to dock at Bishop Park for lunch/dinner cruises on
Wednesdays and other private charters. The dock space will be
north of Diamond Jack's dock space.
To limit any potential parking problems the Agreement limits the
Detroit Princess to 300 passengers on the boat, although the boat
has a capacity of 1,900 passengers. The Agreement states, "If any
event exceeds 300 passengers then alternate locations shall be
used and advertised for parking. The City will assist in
determining suitable locations. The Licensee may have to operate a
shuttle service if parking events exceed 300 passengers." A second
measure to limit parking problems is that Detroit Princess will
operate on Wednesdays while Diamond Jack operates a Thursday
through Sunday schedule. Other limitations are placed on Wednesday
to designate specific lunch or dinner cruises so as not to
conflict with most of the uses scheduled for Bishop Park.
Since the Detroit Princess will attract people to Wyandotte, the
Agreement permits the distribution of brochures and coupons for
Wyandotte Businesses which are coordinated and approved by the
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) on board the boat. This
includes space for a brochure rack and display supplied by the
DDA.
This is a one (1) year Agreement for $4,000 with $300 additional
for each non Wednesday trip or private charter. The Agreement has
been reviewed by the City Attorney. Renewal of the Agreement will
be based on the performance during 2007 season.
This is unique opportunity to bring another activity to Downtown
Wyandotte and we recommend the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign said Agreement.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
Jim Knopp, Superintendent, Department of Recreation
May 7, 2007
The Honorable James R. DeSana And City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
RE: Former 605 Orchard, Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:
At the April 30, 2007, City Council meeting, you referred a
communication from Carol and David Razmek, 605 Orchard to the
undersigned and the following applies. The Purchasers, Mr. and
Mrs. Fivecoat, of the Former 605 Orchard are working with their
architect/builder to submit revised plans. The Engineering
Department has made the Fivecoats aware of the Razmek concerns
regarding the side yard setback. Mr. and Mrs. Fivecoat have
indicated that they will have a minimum 8 foot side yard setback
on the east side of the proposed home. Once, a revised plan is
submitted to the Engineering Department, it will be forwarded to
the City Council for review and approval along with an Amendment
to the Purchase Agreement.
Further, the Fivecoats have indicated that they are hoping to
start construction this summer.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
May 10, 2007
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:
This letter is in response to the communication from Ron Rushford,
3461 14th Street, regarding the City purchasing the property
located at 3399 14th Street the following applies. The asking
price is $109,000 which is out of our price range. The Engineering
Department will continue to monitor this property for possible
purchase.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
LATE ITEM
May 11, 2007
Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Wyandotte
Attached for your approval is a Hold Harmless Agreement with BASF
relative to the use of property at Hennepin Point for the
Independence Holiday Fireworks, June 29th, 2007.
Sincerely,
Lisa Hooper, Director
PETITION
PETITION BY TERRY REECHKO AND OTHERS
TO BLACKTOP OR PAVE
THE ALLEY BETWEEN CHERRY & PINE 4TH AND 5TH STREETS
AND CHERRY & PINE 3RD AND 4TH STREETS
To Mayor & Council,
These were the only people that were at home when I was going
around with the petition. They were very interested and hope to
get it done as soon as possible.
Yours,
Terry Reechko, 445 Pine, Wyandotte
AUTOMATIC REFERRALS:
1. Communication from Rev. Fr. Walter Ptak, Parish Administrator
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church requesting assistance with various
requests as it pertains to the Annual polish Parish Festival to be
held May 25, 26, and 27, 2007. (PERMISSION GRANTED) forwarded to
the Police, Fire, Engineering Department and Department of Public
Service for coordination.
2. Communication from Kazimierz Szymczuk, commander, Post 95
requesting to sell Blue Poppies in Wyandotte on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, June 8th , 9th , and 10th, 2007. Funds to be used to
help the handicapped and the needy veterans. (PERMISSION GRANTED)
forwarded to Police and Fire.
REPORTS AND MINUTES AND CASH RECEIPTS
Financial Services Daily Cash Receipts April 20-26, 2007
$220,030.11
Police Commission Meeting April 10, 2007
Beautification Commission Meeting April 10, 2007
Fire Fighter's Civil Service Commission March 14, 2007
Fire Fighter's Civil Service Commission March 21, 2007
Wyandotte Street Art Fair Committee April 25, 2007
Wyandotte Recreation Commission April 25, 2007
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
There was no response to the Mayor’s inquiry.
RECESS
RECONVENING
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak, Sutka
Absent: None
HEARINGS
OPRA HEARING ONE ST. JOHNS STREET
May 10, 2007
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana
And City Council
City Hall
Re: Resolution to establish Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
District No. 8 – 1 St. Johns Street
Dear Mayor and Council,
In accordance with a Council resolution adopted on April 16, 2007,
and the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act, a public hearing has
been scheduled on May 14, 2007, to consider establishing an
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for the property at 1
St. Johns Street. The applicant previously submitted a written
request to the Mayor and Council on April 11, 2007 (see Enclosure
No. 1). Per the enclosed letter from the City Assessor (see
Enclosure No. 2), the property qualifies as an obsolete property.
The Act allows for a reduction in property taxes to encourage
rehabilitating obsolete commercial property. Establishing the
District is the first step in the process. The next step involves
filing an application for an exemption certificate that must be
approved by both the Council and the State Tax Commission. The
application will include detailed information on the nature and
extent of the rehabilitation.
If the District is created and a certificate is eventually
approved, a tax known as the Obsolete Properties Tax would be
levied upon the building for 1-12 years, with the actual duration
to be determined by the Council. The exemption would not apply to
the taxable value of the land or any new personal property.
The undersigned recommends that the Council establish an Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation District to encourage the redevelopment of
the building. If you concur with this recommendation, the
appropriate resolution is enclosed (Enclosure No. 3).
Very truly yours,
Joseph M. Voszatka
Community Development Director
SHOW CAUSE HEARING GARAGE/2924-9TH STREET
Mr. Pingilley, 25571 Vreeland, Flat Rock, Michigan, requested
ninety days to demolish the garage or City will demolish; Mr.
Pingilley approved.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE DETERMING THE SALARY
FOR THE WYANDOTTE ENGINEER
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
870-4TH STREET AND THE FORMER 876-4TH STREET
FROM (RT) TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT TO (RA) ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
RESOLUTIONS
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
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 Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Robert
Kulick, Kulick Enterprises, Inc. 4082 Biddle relative to energy
saving concepts is hereby referred to the General Manager of
Municipal Service, Director of Financial and Administrative
Services and City Engineer to schedule a meeting with Mr. Kulick
to explore the alternative energy saving methods as set forth in
his communication.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Rosemary
Acierno of 1057 Eureka relative to the property formally known as
1041 Eureka is hereby referred to the City Engineer for a review
and report back in one week.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Greg
Gould, Operations Manager, Mercury Manufacturing Company, 1212
Grove relative to the request to purchase the recently vacated
property located at 1169 Orchard Street is hereby referred to the
City Engineer for a review and report back in three weeks.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from James R.
Francis, Senior Fisheries Biologist, Department of Natural
Resources dated April 30, 2007 relative to the "no fishing" signs
at the end of Perry Place is hereby received and placed on file.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Francis shall be mailed a copy
of the official document adopted by City Council which prohibits
"no Fishing" at the end of Perry Place.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Walter
Evich, 1767 Ash Street regarding the re-opening of Memorial Pool
is hereby received and placed on file with copies forwarded to the
Recreation Superintendent and Director of Financial and
Administrative Services.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Mary
Lenerville-Harris, 2134 Biddle Avenue, Upper, Wyandotte, Michigan
relative to proposed changes to the Wyandotte City Code as it
pertains to Article II Section 22-31 of the Massage Ordinance is
hereby referred to the Department of Legal Affairs and the City
Engineer for a review and report back in three weeks.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
recommendation as set forth in Mayor DeSana's communication dated
May 9, 2007 to re-appoint and appoint the following to the Zoning
Board of Appeals and Adjustments follows:
Chris Calvin 466 Sycamore Wyandotte Term to expire 5-2010
Guiseppe DiSanto 311 Cedar Wyandotte Term to expire 5-2010
James Gillon 1108 Mollno Wyandotte Term to expire 5-2010
Keith Trupiano 619 Emmons Wyandotte Term to expire 5-2009
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the
Wyandotte Board of Canvassers dated May 9, 2007 setting forth the
election results of the May 8, 2007 School Board/City Election is
hereby received and placed on file with a copies forwarded to the
candidates and School Board Superintendent.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that in order to better serve the
Citizens of Wyandotte and the State of Michigan and minimize
budgetary expenditures the Mayor and Council of the City of
Wyandotte hereby CONCUR with the recommendation of the City Clerk
of the City of Wyandotte and hereby recommends that the Secretary
of State modify the uniform voting code of the State of Michigan
to allow all elections to be processed (voted) by absentee ballot.
AND FURTHER citing that the average Election costs the City of
Wyandotte approximately $16,000 in return for a less then 10%
turnout of voters in most elections. AND WEREAS all absentee
voting would substantially increase voter turnout BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that in these difficult time and in the interest of
saving the City of Wyandotte and all communities in the State of
Michigan funds sorely needed for other expenditures the Mayor and
Council hereby recommends the Secretary of State adopt a new
uniform election code that allows City-wide balloting by absentee
ballot for all future City, School, State and Federal Elections.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
recommendations of the Director of Financial and Administrative
Services and approves the necessary 2007 Fiscal Year Budget
amendments as outlined in his communication dated May 10, 2007.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the correspondence from the
Director of Financial and Administrative Services relative to the
Purple Heart Memorial Statue is received and placed on file. AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said issue of funding this project is
referred to the Downtown Development Authority and Art Fair
Committee for consideration during the upcoming budget
deliberations for the 2008 Fiscal Year and FURTHER requests that
the Historical Commission coordinate efforts with the local Purple
Heart Chapter to request assistance from the national headquarters
of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council acknowledges receipt of
the Financial Reports on the Status of Activities of the Wyandotte
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for Fiscal 2006 and the letter
to the State Tax Commission prepared by the Community Development
Director and hereby places said reports and communication on file.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
Traffic Control Order 2007-004 as submitted by the Chief of Police
for the installation of Handicap Parking Signs at 531 Oak. 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 Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that WHEREAS, the City Council has
received a communication dated May 10, 2007, from the City
Engineer, Director of Financial and Administrative Services and
Community Development Director recommending approval of a
Preferred Developer Agreement between the City of Wyandotte and
the Burton-Katzman Development Company, Inc., 30100 Telegraph,
Suite 366, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025. NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the City Council concurs with said recommendation
and hereby approves the Preferred Developer Agreement omitting 5
(b) on page 3 between the City of Wyandotte and the Burton-Katzman
Development Company; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council
acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Preferred Developer
Agreement and a separate summary of the Agreement; AND BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to sign said Agreement.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the
recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at 307
Maple in the amount of $56,700.00 to be appropriated from TIFA
Area Funds; AND BE IT 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 BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED 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 Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the
recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at
3367-12th Street in the amount of $50,000.00 to be appropriated
from TIFA Area Funds; BE IT 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 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 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the
recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at
1635 Eureka in the amount of $50,000.00 to be appropriated from
UDAG Funds; AND BE IT 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 BE IT FURTHE
RESOLVED 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 Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the City
Engineer dated May 7, 2007, regarding the Former 2424-5th Street,
Wyandotte; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council accepts the
offer from Dorothy Winall dated April 27, 2007, in the amount of
$1,015.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
recommendation of the City Engineer; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to execute the
necessary documents relative to the Hold Harmless Agreement and
Grant of License for the property located at 4011-20th Street,
Wyandotte.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
recommendation of the City Engineer and Superintendent of
Recreation regarding File # 4428-Cherry and 11th Street Baseball
Back Stop and hereby accepts the proposal from Owens Fence, Inc.
of Brownstown Twp, Michigan in the amount of $16,200.00 from
account # 492-200-850-524; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all bid
bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidder by the City Clerk and
all bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidder by the City
Treasurer.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
recommendation of the City Engineer regarding File #4421-2007 Tree
Planting Project to accept the bid of Floral City Tree & Landscape
of Monroe, Michigan in the amount of $24,939.50 from Account #
101-448-750-244; AND BE IT RESOLVED that all bid bonds be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders by the City Clerk and all bid checks
be returned to the unsuccessful bidders by the City Treasurer; AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the necessary documents to perform said
work.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: Councilman Browning
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the City
Engineer and Superintendent of Recreation regarding the License
Agreement with Detroit Princess to dock at Bishop Park is hereby
received and placed on file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
Mayor and City Clerk are herby authorized to execute the License
Agreement with Detroit Princess for a one (1) year period; subject
to receipt of proper insurance reflecting the City of Wyandotte as
an additional insured party.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the City
Engineer regarding City-owned property at the Former 615 Orchard
now known as 611 Orchard is hereby received and placed on file.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said communication is hereby
referred to the City Engineer for a review and report back to City
Council as to the status and proposed closing date for 611 Orchard
in one week.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the City
Engineer dated May 10, 2007 regarding the home at 3399-14th Street
is hereby received and placed on file.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby APPROVES the Hold
Harmless Agreement with BASF relative to the use of property at
Hennepin Point for the Independence Holiday Fireworks on June 29,
2007, and hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said
Agreement on behalf of the City of Wyandotte.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the Petition submitted by Terry
Reechko, 445 Pine and others relative to the request to pave or
black top the alleys between Cherry and Pine and 4th and 5th
Street and 3rd and 4th Street is hereby referred to the City
Engineer for a review and report back in three weeks.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
ROLL ATTACHED
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OBSOLETE PROPERTY
REHABILITATION DISTRICT PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE OBSOLETE PROPERTY REHABILITATION ACT, PUBLIC ACT
146 OF 2000, AS AMENDED
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilmember Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT:
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2000, Public Act 146 of 2000, known as the
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (the Act), was signed into
law; and
WHEREAS, as of February 16, 2006, the City of Wyandotte was a
Qualified Local Governmental Unit under Section 2 (k) of the Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with the determination of the
City Assessor dated April 11, 2007, that the building at 1 St.
Johns Street suffers in excess of 50% functional obsolescence and
qualifies as a “functionally obsolete property” as defined in the
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act, Act 146 of 2000, and the
Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of 1996. More
specifically, the building meets the following criteria:
The floor plan, heating and mechanical systems are inappropriate
for the highest and best use of the property.
WHEREAS, said property complies with the definition of commercial
property provided in the Addendum to said Act; and
WHEREAS, said property is obsolete property in an area
characterized by obsolete commercial property; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2007, the applicant, Leonard P. Nadolski, on
behalf of LTW Properties, L.L.C., submitted a letter requesting
that the Council establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
District for the property at 1 St. Johns Street; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2007, the City Council adopted a resolution
authorizing the City Clerk to complete the actions necessary for
the Council to consider establishing an Obsolete Property
Rehabilitation District for said property; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published not less than 10
days or more than 30 days before the date of the hearing and
written notice was sent via certified mail to the owners of all
real property within the proposed Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
District notifying them of a public hearing to be held on May 14,
2007; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wyandotte is authorized under the provisions
of PA 146 of 2000 to establish Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
Districts by resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby finds
and determines that the property at 1 St. Johns Street is obsolete
commercial property in an area characterized by obsolete
commercial property; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
District No. 8 is hereby established for the property at 1 St.
Johns Street, said property more fully described as:
Lots 4 through 10 both inclusive, SUBDIVISION OF PRIVATE CLAIM 112
for the Heirs of Antoine Labadie, Deceased, as recorded in Liber
4, Page 35 of Plats, Wayne County Records. Parcel Identification
No. 57-004-07-0004-000
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilmember Sheri Fricke
SUPPORTED by Councilmember Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the owners of the garage at
2924-9th Street are hereby directed to DEMOLISH the garage and
remove all debris and materials associated therewith on or before
August 13, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the garage is not
demolished and all debris and material removed from said property
by August 13, 2007, the City will DEMOLISH the garage and remove
the material and all costs will be assessed against said property.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the City Attorney has expressed
a desire to meet in closed session to discuss "pending
litigation". Now, therefore, be it resolved that this Body will
meet in closed session immediately following the regularly
scheduled Council meeting for the above purpose only.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan May 14, 2007
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
RESOLVED by the City Council that the total bills and accounts in
the amount of $2,609,692.60 as presented by the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak,
Sutka
NAYS: None
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Councilperson Sheri Fricke
Supported by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
That we adjourn.
Carried unanimously.
Adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
May 14, 2007
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William R. Griggs, City Clerk
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