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Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

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

ROLL CALL

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

Absent: Councilperson Fricke

COMMUNICATIONS MISCELLANEOUS

June 13, 2007

Mayor DeSana & City Council 3131 Biddle Ave
Wyandotte, MI 48192

Dear Mayor DeSana & City Council members,

E W Smith Insurance Agency is currently celebrating its 90th year in business in the city of Wyandotte. We would like permission to hang a banner, approximately 4' by 15' on our building at 1717 Fort Street during our celebration of this anniversary. We would have it displayed for 30 days this summer. Thank you for your consideration on this matter.

Yours truly,

Douglas Ochmanek, President
E W Smith Insurance Agency
1717 Fort Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192

PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE

Robert Kulick, 4082 Biddle, there should be trash cans along the pier in Bishop Park.

Robert Frazee, 570 St. Johns, talked about performing arts center and charter schools.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY AND OTHER OFFICIALS

June 14, 2007

The Honorable City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte MI 48192

Gentlemen and Madam:

I am writing to request your concurrence in the following appointment and reappointments to the Downtown Development Authority:

Arta Chiparo, 1295 Walnut, Wyandotte MI 48192. Ms. Chiparo will replace Robert Groat whose term expired June 2007. Her term will expire June 2011.

Doris Michael, 2903 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte MI 48192. Her term will expire June 2011.

Norman J. Walker, 27 Kreger Dr., Wyandotte MI 48192. His term will expire June 2011.

Thanking you in advance for your support of these appointments, I remain

Sincerely,
James R. DeSana, Mayor

June 14, 2007

Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council Members
City of Wyandotte

Dear Mayor & City Council Members:

Attached for your review and consideration is an application for temporary authorization for an outdoor liquor license for Belicoso Café, 3030 Biddle Avenue, for July 11 -14, 2007.

Said business was approved by the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission for an Outdoor Café without liquor on April 21, 2005. Approval was limited to three (3) tables by the Planning Commission; applicant is requesting eight (8) tables.

Placement on City property, sidewalk, requires Council approval and is therefore being forwarded to you for consideration.

Sincerely,

William R. Griggs, City Clerk

Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
CC: Downtown Development Authority; Wyandotte Cultural and Historical Commission; Mayor Wyandotte Community Alliance; Todd Drysdale.
Re: Proposal for the 2624 Biddle Ave. Property

Honorable Mayor and City Council Members;

On behalf of the Wyandotte Museum and the Wyandotte Cultural and Historical Commission, would like to present the attached report and information in regards to the use of the 2624 Biddle Ave. property, recently purchased by the DDA.

We request and propose that the property be added to the Museum campus for the following intended use: to house our historical archives, business offices for Museum and associated support groups, and provide office space for rent. This will free up additional exhibit space at the Ford-MacNichol Home (for which we have exciting new educational programs planned!), consolidate our archives from their three current locations, establish a public reading/research room with regular hours, and provide storage space in the basement of the structure.

We also request that the Wyandotte Community Alliance be authorized up to grant $40,000 to assist in the cost of improvements to and restoration of the building.

I would be happy to go over the enclosed materials in detail and look forward to speaking with you.

Jody Chansuolme

June 18, 2007

The Honorable City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte MI 48192

Gentlemen and Madam:

I am writing to offer my support of the request before you this evening to add the property at 2624 Biddle Avenue to the jurisdiction of the Cultural and Historical Commission, making it part of our museum campus.


Earlier this year, I approached the Wyandotte Community Alliance and asked them to dedicate $40,000 of their funds toward the cost of preparing this building for the use outlined in the communication from Jody Chansuolme, Director of Museums. The WCA has since authorized $40,000 of their funds to be used for this purpose. The additional funds necessary to complete the project, approximately $40,000- $50,000, would have to come from another source: either the debt levy, the DDA, or the general fund.

In a letter dated 3-14-07 from Todd Drysdale, Director of Financial Services, and Mark Kowalewski, City Engineer, it was suggested that we may want to use more TIFA funds for the completion of the police department and court and save the debt levy for other projects, such as the one we will discuss this evening or others that may be outside the TIFA districts. There is approximately $4 million in the Consolidated TIFA fund, therefore, it may be a better fiscal decision to pay the $2.2 million needed for the construction of the police station and court facilities with TIFA funds, rather than selling bonds. There are two reasons for this:

1. The borrowing cost will be higher because $2.2 million is a small issuance; and

2. The interest rate on tax exempt bonds has risen since the original bond sale.

If the police station/court project is financed through the TIFA fund, the debt levy can be reserved for projects such as the completion of the building at 2624 Biddle Avenue. All of this can be determined during our budget sessions which will start in the next 45-60 days.

That being said, I do not believe there is any reason to delay the work on the property at 2624 Biddle Avenue, unless you are opposed to the proposed use. It is my recommendation, however, to add this building, in accordance with the plan presented by the Cultural and Historical Commission, and with the assistance of the Wyandotte Community Alliance, proceed with the necessary improvements.

Sincerely,

James R. DeSana, Mayor

Mayor James DeSana
Wyandotte City Council
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192

Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:

The Wyandotte Cultural and Historical Commission is very pleased with the City's recent acquisition of the Stahl House, located between the MacNichol and Marx Homes, our two museums.

We have seen and overwhelmingly approve the plans that Museum Director Jody Chansuolme has prepared for the possible future use of this property by the Museum community. The house will provide a reading room for Wyandotte's citizens to conduct research using our archives and space for the museum office and the Historical Society office, as well as extra space for possible future rental.

The Commission feels that preservation of Wyandotte's heritage is a key element in making this city unique among others Downriver, and we thank you in advance for any consideration you can give us in the use of this property.

Yours truly,

Anne Ronco, President
Wyandotte Cultural and Historical Commission




June 14, 2007

Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Wyandotte

Dear Mayor and City Council Members:

Please consider the following budget amendment. These were proposed by the DDA for City Council approval at their meeting June 11, 2007. The amounts will come from the fund balance.

The resolution was moved by Mayor DeSana and supported by Bob Groat and carried unanimously that the Downtown Development Authority recommend to the City Council to concur with and to approve the Downtown Development Authority recommendation to approve the use of $20,000 under DDA T Line Item 499-200-850-730-519 Land Acquisition for an engineering and architectural study of the former Masonic Temple Property. Minutes are not yet available.

Please consider this amendment for approval. The DDA Line item has sufficient funds to cover these expenditures at this time. This request is being been sent to Todd Drysdale for review as well.

Sincerely,

Lisa Hooper, AICP, CMSM
Executive Director, Downtown Development Authority

June 14, 2007

Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Wyandotte

Dear Mayor and City Council Members:

Attached, for your approval is the completed form as discussed with Recreation Dept staff is the following Benjamin F. Yack Recreation Center Contracts: June 24 Circus Pages

Thank you for your .consideration of this event.

Sincerely,

Lisa Hooper, AICP, CMSM
Executive Director, Downtown Development Authority

June 11, 2007

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

Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:

In response to Robert Kulick's request from the City to offer $2,000 property tax incentives of $500 per year for four (4) years the following applies. At this time, there is not a program to offer property tax incentives but the idea of offering an incentive for the installation energy-saving systems such as solar systems capable of supplying lkw of energy or wind turbines supplying 400 watts of energy is a great concept.

A typical energy savings system would cost $15,000 and be eligible for $4,000 in federal tax credits. An incentive of $2,000 from the City would reduce the cost to $9,000. The $9,000 capital cost is returned within seven (7) to nine (9) years through the homeowner's utility bill savings.



Since property tax incentives are not available at this time, we recommend that when the City sells vacant lots for redevelopment that if the purchaser agrees to install the energy saving system the City will reduce the price of the lot by $2,000. This would be the first step in promoting renewable energy.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
Melanie McCoy, General Manager
Todd A. Drysdale, Director Administrative/Financial Services

June 12, 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 you will find the Third Amendment to the Twenty-Seventh District Court Joint Management Agreement. In summary, this amendment changes the following:

1. Reduces the number of mandatory meetings of the Board to once (1) per year with provisions to allow for additional meetings if necessary.

2. Amends the calculation of the amount paid to the City of Riverview in June of each year to an estimated amount based on actual activity.

3. Establishes an annual amount that the City of Riverview will repay the City of Wyandotte for excess prisoner housing costs. This replaces the current method of reimbursement that requires tracking of actual costs associated with Riverview prisoners.

The undersigned recommends adoption of the Third Amendment to the Twenty-Seventh District Court Joint Management Agreement.

Sincerely,
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Financial and Administrative Services

June 8, 2007

The Honorable James R. DeSana, Mayor and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192

Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members,

This correspondence serves as a request to approve the use of City Hall for dog obedience classes. Attached you will find information from Downriver Dogs Obedience Training ("trainer") who will be conducting the classes. In return for the use of City Hall, the trainer will be conducting temperament testing at our animal control facility. This temperament testing will be used to make effective decisions regarding the disposition of animals in the hope of identifying the proper environment whereby animals adopted from our facility can expect to be successful with their new owners.

The appropriate Hold Harmless Agreement has been signed and the City has been added as an additional insured to the trainer's insurance policy. Also, the City's insurance carrier has indicated that this program should not negatively impact the liability risk for the City.

The undersigned recommends approval of the use of City Hall for this program

Sincerely,
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Financial and Administrative Services
June 13, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192

Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members,

The Wayne County Board of Public Works has submitted the sewage disposal rates effective July 1, 2007, for approval by the Wayne County Commission. The proposed rates represent an increase of 2.93% from the prior year's rate.

In order to meet current City obligations, the following sewage rate per million gallons is being recommended:
Operation and Maintenance $1,691.48
Debt Service 131.75
Replacement 255.70
Meter Loss 122.57
Collection Cost 50.50
Total $2,252.00

The proposed sewage rate is a 6.00% rate increase over the current sewage rate of $2,125.00/million gallons. The rate increase is primarily necessitated by increased debt service requirements relating to federally mandated improvement projects at the treatment facility. These improvements were necessary to maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act. Note that the Sewage Disposal Fund does not receive any subsidy from other City funds for infrastructure improvements. Including this proposed rate increase, the average annual rate increase since 1997 is 4.50%.

Please note on Attachment B that the increase in sewage rate is estimated to cost the average homeowner $1.02 per month or $12.19 per year. The proposed sewage rate would continue to place the City of Wyandotte as the second lowest sewage rate out of the thirteen communities that utilize the Wyandotte Wastewater Treatment Plant (Attachment C). Also, enclosed on Attachment D is the conversion calculation from million cubic feet to million gallons.

If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Sincerely,
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Financial and Administrative Services

June 13, 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 you will find a revised Personnel Policy Handbook for all non-union, general City employees. A draft of this policy handbook was distributed to this body and to department heads on March 2, 2007, for review and comments. Also, on April 12, 2007, department heads were instructed to distribute this draft to their employees for review. The City's Labor Attorney has also concurred with these changes.

In summary, the major revisions to this document include:

1. The addition of new language regarding seasonal employment.
2. Amendment to the health insurance coverage section to reflect policy changes adopted by the City Council.
3. Amendment to the residency section to reflect the City's current practice.
4. Addition of language previously approved by the City Council to comply with the Social Security Privacy Act.

Additional clarifications were made to the Layoff and Recall section, Holiday section, Cellular Telephone section, and Appearance section

The undersigned recommends City Council adopt the revised Personnel Policy Handbook dated June 2007. Further, this handbook should be distributed to all non-union, general city employees with a signed acknowledgement page, and signed user agreements for electronic communications or vehicles if applicable, returned to the Finance Department by July 15, 2007.

Sincerely,
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Financial and Administrative Services

June 11, 2007

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

Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:

On May 16, 2007, proposals for File #4425 — Emmons Boulevard Bridge Repair in were opened and read out loud. A tabulation of the proposals is as follows:

Bidder Bid Amount

Western Waterproofing Company $39,160.00
13800 Eckles Road
Livonia, NH 48150

M One Limited Inc. $42,350.00
19035 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48223

Structural Preservation Systems $47,795.00
280 W. Jefferson
Trenton, MI 48183

Chezcore, Inc. $76,592.00
200 Division Street
Detroit, MI 48207

Also, the City of Lincoln Park will be acting on the enclosed Interagency Agreement with Wyandotte for said repairs to the Emmons Bridge at their June 18, 2007, Council Meeting. The Agreement designates each cities share in the expenses to repair the bridge. The City Attorney has reviewed said Agreement.

Therefore, the undersigned recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Western Waterproofing Company of Livonia, Michigan, in the amount of $39,160.00 as the best bid received meeting specifications provided Lincoln Park approves the Interagency Agreement for said repairs.

Further, we recommend the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Interagency Agreement with Lincoln Park.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Administrative/Financial Services





LATE ITEM

June 14, 2007

Mayor James R. DeSana and City Councilmembers
3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192

Dear Mayor and City Councilmember:

Attached for your review and consideration is an application for temporary authorization for an outdoor liquor license for Gizzmos, 3225 Biddle Avenue for July 11-14, 2007.

Said business has not been before the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission for an Outdoor Café. Said business is requesting permission for placement of six (6) tables within the fenced area.

Placement on City property, sidewalk, requires Council approval and is therefore being forwarded to you for consideration.

Sincerely yours,

William R. Griggs, City Clerk

June 18, 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 property:

435 Goddard $40,000.00 TIFA Area Funds — Single Family Dwelling

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

REPORTS AND MINUTES AND CASH RECEIPTS

Financial Services Daily Cash Receipts $9,241.40
Financial Services Daily Cash Receipts $465,549.54
Fire Commission Meeting May 24, 2007
Beautification Commission Meeting May 8, 2007
Zoning Board of Appeals June 6, 2007

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

None









RECESS


RECONVENING


ROLL CALL

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

Absent: Councilperson Fricke

FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
1 ST. JOHNS STREET FROM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-1) TO PLAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD)

THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE ORDAINS:

Section 1. Rezoning of Property:

The following described property located in the City of Wyandotte, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, and described as follows:

Lots 4 to 10 Inclusive, for the Heir's of Antoine Labadie Subdivision
Known as 1 St. Johns Street, Wyandotte, Michigan

be and is hereby rezoned from Il (Industrial District) to PD (Plan Development District).

Section 2. Amendment of Zoning Map.

The zoning Map of the City of Wyandotte be and is hereby amended in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance as set forth in Zoning Map. No. 264.

Section 3. Severability.

All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herein are hereby repealed, only to the extent to give this Ordinance full force and effect.

Section 4. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its passage by the Wyandotte City Council, and shall be published along with the notice of adoption in a newspaper generally circulated in the City of Wyandotte within ten (10) days after adoption. The notice of adoption shall include the text of the amendment, the effective date of the Ordinance, and the place and time where a copy of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected.

On the question, “SHALL THIS ORDINANCE NOW PASS?”, the following vote was recorded:

YEAS: Councilpersons Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Councilperson Fricke

I hereby approve the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance this 18th day of June, 2007.

CERTIFICATE

We, the undersigned, JAMES R. DESANA and WILLIAM R. GRIGGS, respectively the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Wyandotte, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly passed by the Council of the City of Wyandotte, at a regular session thereof on Monday, the 18th day of June, 2007.

Dated: June 18, 2007

JAMES R. DESANA, Mayor
WILLIAM R. GRIGGS, City Clerk


RESOLUTIONS

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

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 Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby GRANTS permission to E.W. Smith Agency, 1717 Fort Street, Wyandotte to place a banner style sign on their building for thirty (30) days to celebrate their 90th year in business provided all permits and/or fees are adhered to as directed by the Engineering Department and further a Hold Harmless Agreement is executed as prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of Mayor DeSana as set forth in his communication dated June 14, 2007 to appoint Arta Chiparo, 1295 Walnut to the Downtown Development Authority, Term to expire June 2011. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council thank Robert Groat for his years of service to the City of Wyandotte.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: Councilperson Browning

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of Mayor DeSana as set forth in his communication dated June 14, 2007 to reappoint Doris Michael, 2903 Biddle Avenue to the Downtown Development Authority, Term to expire June 2011.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of Mayor DeSana as set forth in his communication dated June 14, 2007 to reappoint Norman J. Walker, 27 Kreger Drive, to the Downtown Development Authority, Term to expire June 2011.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby APPROVES the application for a temporary outdoor liquor license for Belicoso Café, 3030 Biddle Avenue for July 11-14, 2007; provided said request is limited to three (3) tables as reviewed and approved by the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission at their meeting that was held relative to this issue on April 21, 2005. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Police Chief be directed to execute said temporary license on behalf of the City of Wyandotte with a copy forwarded to the Art Fair Committee.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of Mayor DeSana, Jody L. Chansuolme, Museum Director, and the Wyandotte Cultural and Historical Commission to include 2624 Biddle Avenue; recently purchased by the Downtown Development Authority into the Museum campus to house historical archives, business offices for the Museum and associated support groups and provide office space for future rental. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council hereby grants permission to the Wyandotte Community Alliance to be granted up to $40,000 to assist in the cost of improvements and restoration projects of 2624 Biddle.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None












Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of the Downtown Development Authority as set forth in her communication dated June 14, 2007 to APPROVE the amount of $20,000 under DDA Line Item 499-200-850-730-519 to be used for an engineering and architectural study of the former Masonic Temple property. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said resolution be forwarded to the Director of Financial and Administrative Services.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the Contract as submitted by the Downtown Development Authority for Circus Pages to be held on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at the Benjamin F. Yack Area.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer, General Manager of Municipal Services and Director of Financial and Administrative Services regarding incentives for the installation of energy saving systems.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendations of the Director of Financial and Administrative Services as set forth in his communication of June 12, 2007 to adopt the Third Amendment to the Twenty-Seventh District Court Joint Management Agreement as outlined in said communication.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None



Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of the Director of Financial and Administrative Services as set forth in his communication of June 8, 2007 to utilize City Hall for dog training classes provided the necessary Hold Harmless Agreement and insurance naming the City as the additionally insured party is place on file with the Clerk's Office.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of the Finance Director and that effective July 1, 2007, the Department of Municipal Service is directed to increase the billing for sewage disposal charges by 6.00 % to $2,252.00 per million gallons of water consumed. This will provide the City with the necessary funds for the following purposes:

*To pay the City of Wyandotte's share of operation and maintenance of the sewage disposal system
*To pay the County of Wayne's sewage charges on a monthly basis
*To pay for the replacement of equipment of the sewage disposal system
*To cover the loss of revenue due to the difference between the City's master meter and customer's meters
*To pay for debt service

The moneys collected, except for the collection costs of $50.50 per million gallons of water consumed which will be retained by the Municipal Service Commission, shall be placed in the appropriate fund to be used for the above stated purposes and any balance that may accrue shall be retained therein to provide for emergencies, contingencies, and extraordinary events. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with Ordinance 802 Article III, Section Five, all customers of the Wyandotte's Wastewater System shall receive annual notification and breakdown of the new sewage rate and the Municipal Service Department is hereby directed to print said sewage rate breakdown on all water bills on an annual basis. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs be directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance Amendments if necessary.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None













Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council acknowledges receipt of the communication from the Director of Financial and Administrative Services dated June 13, 2007, regarding the revised Personnel Policy Handbook for non-union, general City employees of the City of Wyandotte and FURTHER that Council APPROVES the revised Personnel Policy Handbook dated June of 2007 and directs the Director of Financial and Administrative Services to distribute a copy of the revised handbook to all non-union, general City employees of the City of Wyandotte with the acknowledgement page, Electronic Communications User Agreement, and Vehicle Usage Policy signed and returned by July 15, 2007.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of the City Engineer and Director of Administrative and Financial Services regarding File #4425-Emmons Boulevard Bridge Repair to accept the bid from Western Waterproofing Company Livonia, Michigan in the amount of $39,160.00 from account 202-440-825-460, provided the City of Lincoln signs the Interagency Agreement; AND BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Interagency Agreement between the City of Wyandotte and City of Lincoln Park for said repairs to Emmons Boulevard Bridge Repair; AND 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 Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby APPROVES the application for a temporary outdoor liquor license for Gizzmos, 3225 Biddle Avenue for July 11-14, 2007; provided said request is limited to six (6) tables. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Police Chief are directed to execute said temporary license on behalf of the City of Wyandotte, with a copy forwarded to the Wyandotte Street Art Fair Committee.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None








Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at 435 Goddard in the amount of $40, 000.00 to be appropriated from TIFA 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 Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan June 18, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka

RESOLVED by the City Council that the total bills and accounts in the amount of $1,872,926.47 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Patrick J. Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
YEAS: Councilmen Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION by Councilperson Patrick Sutka
Supported by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
That we adjourn.
Carried unanimously.
Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
June 18, 2007



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Maria Johnson, Deputy City Clerk
 

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