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Minutes  -  November 19, 2007

Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 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

PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE:

Peter Rose, suggested an annual summit to discuss how we can work together.

Chris Calvin, 466 Sycamore, regarding his demotion last year. Same things are still going on, statements saying he did wrong things. Need investigation, suggests equal treatment. Requests copies of letters saying he did wrong things.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY & OTHER OFFICIALS

November 15, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
City of Wyandotte

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

In order to meet the requirements of the Wayne County Community Development Block Grant Program, it will be necessary to hold a Public Hearing and also publish a Statement of Community Development Objectives and possible use of the 2008 CDBG funds. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive comments and suggestions on the expenditure of the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Funds.

The Public Hearing Notice and Proposed Statement can be combined into one publication.

A Notice of Public Hearing should be scheduled for December 10, 2007 and the Statement for the possible use of CDBG funds for the 2008 Wyandotte Block Grant Program is attached. If this meets with your approval, we recommend that the City Clerk be so directed to publish same in the November 28, 2007, edition of The News Herald.

Very truly yours,

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

November 13, 2007

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

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

Attached please find Purchase Agreement for the City to acquire the following property: 1744 2nd Street $67,500.00 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

Rezoning application for property located at 81 Chestnut as submitted by the City Engineer.

November 15, 2007

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

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

Attached please find Purchase Agreement for the City to acquire the following property: 1614 Lindbergh $1.00 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

November 1.3, 2007

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

Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:

Attached please find a quote from Faust Corporation for seawall repairs at the 9th hole at the Wyandotte Shores Golf Course in the amount of $13,360.00.

The attached Resolution will authorize said work to be performed.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Administration/Financial Services
James Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation

November 14, 2007

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

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

Dynamic Enterprise Solutions, Inc. has submitted a quote of $48,469.59 to perform the work of providing the wiring and outlets needed for the proposed phone and data service locations at the new police and court project. Dynamic is the service contractor for the City's phone system.

The undersigned recommends acceptance of the quote from Dynamic Enterprise Solutions, Inc., Milford, Michigan, in the amount of $48,469.59 subject to the submittal of a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City of Wyandotte as an additional named insured. Payment will be a lump sum payment upon final acceptance of the work provided, and the work will be funded from the Police and Court Account No. 400-301825-340.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
Todd A. Drysdale, Finance Director


REPORTS AND MINUTES AND CASH RECEIPTS

Financial Services Daily Cash Receipts November 15, 2007
Wyandotte Cultural & Historical Commission October 11, 2007
Fire Commission October 23, 2007
Municipal Service Commission October 9, 2007
Municipal Service Commission October 15, 2007
Beautification Commission Meeting October 9, 2007
Police Commission Meeting November 9, 2007

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

None

RECESS


RECONVENING


ROLL CALL

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

Absent: Councilperson Fricke

RESOLUTIONS

Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Todd Browning

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

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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

Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Todd Browning

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby APROVES the recommendation of the City Engineer and Director of Financial and Administrative Services to set a Public Hearing for the proposed uses of the 2008 Community Development Block Grant funds on Monday, December 10, 2007, and further directs the City Clerk to publish said notice of hearing in the November 28, 2007 edition of the News Herald.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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






Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Todd Browning

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at 1744-2nd Street in the amount of $67,500 to be appropriated from TIFA Area Funds; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney, William R. Look, are hereby authorized to sign said documents; and that the City Engineer is directed to DEMOLISH same upon completion of the Wyandotte Historical Commission inspection of the home as it pertains to the preservation of historical and cultural items for the City of Wyandotte.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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

Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Todd Browning

RESOLVED by the City Council that the rezoning application submitted by the City Engineer on behalf of the property owner at 81 Chestnut is hereby referred to the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission to schedule the necessary public hearing to achieve same.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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

Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Todd Browning

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at 1614 Lindbergh in the amount of $1.00 to be appropriated from TIFA Area Funds; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney, William R. Look, are hereby authorized to sign said documents; and that the City Engineer is directed to DEMOLISH same upon completion of the Wyandotte Historical Commission section of the homes 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 Todd Browning
Supported by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None









Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Todd Browning

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of the City Engineer, Director of Financial and Administrative Services and Superintendent of Recreation to accept the proposal from Faust Corporation for repairs to the seawall at the Wyandotte Shores Golf Course in the amount of $13,360.00 from account # 492-200-850-525.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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

Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Todd Browning

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of the City Engineer to accept the bid from Dynamic Enterprise Solutions, Inc., Milford, Michigan, to install wiring and outlets as proposed and required for the Police and Court Building, in the amount of $48,469.59, which shall be funded from Account # 400-301-825-340, and further, subject to the submittal of Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City of Wyandotte as an additional named insured.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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

Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Todd Browning

RESOLVED the Council meeting of Monday, November 26, 2007 is hereby CANCELLED due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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

Wyandotte, Michigan November 19, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Todd Browning

RESOLVED by the City Council that the total bills and accounts in the amount of $2,249,850.08 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

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

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION by Councilperson Todd Browning
Supported by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
That we adjourn.
Carried unanimously.
Adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
November 19, 2007



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William R. Griggs, City Clerk


 

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