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Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
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
Absent: Councilpersons Sutka
COMMUNICATIONS MISCELLANEOUS
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members;
I would like to address the council with an ongoing problem that
I have been experiencing at my business. My restaurant is
located on the corner of Biddle and Walnut I am directly across
form Henry Ford Hospital; I have street parking only for my
customers that is also used for Ramirez Electric customers. Over
the past three years we have had excessive parking problems with
hospital employees and students attending a two hour class at
the hospital. Currently there is a two hour parking limit form
Biddle to First Street, I have contacted the hospital several
times with my concerns, they have informed me those employees
and students are supposed to park in designated areas, one is
the Knight of Columbus parking lot on Walnut. The hospital has
reminded them of the parking areas with little results. This is
directly affecting my business as my customers have no other
place to park. I would like to ask the council that the parking
signs be replaced with a 1 1/2 hour parking limit. I have spoken
to Ramirez Electric and they are in agreement with the change,
we have hopes that this will resolve our problems. Thank you for
your consideration.
Sincerely,
Gregorio Celia
Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant
2356 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, MI 48192
April 22, 2008
James R. DeSana, Mayor
RE: Sidewalk area 21st Eureka
We are requesting a variance to fill the dirt grass area on the
corner of 21st and Eureka (north west side) with concrete and
rebar to eliminate the dirt and ruts caused by our delivery
trucks. This will improve the look of the immediate area and
eliminate any extra street cleaning. Upon approval we will have
one of our contractors complete the job. Please notify us of any
specific considerations that may need to be made before we start
the job.
Sincerely
David Ryder
Tuttle Supply, 2154 Eureka
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-283-6630
734-283-5359 fax
April 15, 2008
Mayor DeSana/Wyandotte City Council 3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Dear Mayor DeSana and Wyandotte City Council:
I am contacting you once again regarding the unresolved issue of
property damage at 1237 Oak Street, Wyandotte, Michigan as a
result of what was a new construction next to my property. I
came to the Mayor and City Council in August 14, 2006 with my
complaint so as something would be done to correct the situation
before the property sold and occupancy occurred.
To date, the construction is unoccupied, but undergoing work and
completion from the original owner/builder. Mr. Salinas and I
have communicated on a few occasions that he agreed to replace
what he took down/damaged. He also informed me most likely he
will be moving in to the Construction and has had city
inspector: out for various inspections. I would like to-politely
remind the Mayor and City Council of their action of August 2006
stating that a certificate of occupancy would not be issued
until the said corrections to my property were made.
I am trying to be a good neighbor with Mr. Salinas regarding
these issues, but I would think you would agree that 3 years of
my property receiving no attention in this matter is me being
more than patient and a good neighbor.
This letter is a reminder to the Mayor and City Council of their
decision and I expect them be accountable and uphold this
decision. I look forward to your response and attention
regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Julianna Przedworski, 1237 Oak Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
April 24, 2008
The Honorable City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte Ml 48192
Dear Mayor and City Council:
We are currently planning a celebratory community event in honor
of past and present residents who have contributed their
manpower and talents to this important mainstay of America's
industrial economy.
We would like to use the dock at Bishop Park to meet and
commemorate the workers that build the Edmund Fitzgerald 50
years ago. Starting time in the park would be 5:00 pm on June 7,
2008 with the opening speakers, art uncovering on the Fitz,
pictures and some small displays. A ship Masters' Prayer would
be after the welcoming.
The group will board the Diamond Jack's River Tours dinner boat
for a 3 hour ride up to the location where the ship was launch
50 years ago. Workers from all across the US are planning to
take part, many of whom have lived and worked in Wyandotte. The
press will be there for this one time special event. It makes
more sense to start in Wyandotte, Michigan than other locations.
Also planned are all day workshops open to the public at a local
conference center to be determined. It would be nice to have the
City of Wyandotte declare June 7, 2008 as Edmund Fitzgerald Day.
The City of Wyandotte has significantly contributed to making
America an industrial giant from the early days of Michigan's
history. Your support of this request would be very much
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Roscoe Clark, 2513 Stratford St Flint, Michigan 48504 810
955-4305
PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE
Tom Pillar, 2397 – 23rd, water on street and cracks are on new
asphalt. Needs to be looked at. New asphalt. Ramp to Walnut
underwater. Referred to Engineer.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY AND OTHER OFFICIALS
April 24, 2008
The Honorable City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte MI 48192
Gentlemen and Madam:
I am writing to seek your concurrence in my suggestion to change
the hours of operation at city hall. The new schedule would be
as follows and would be effective the week of May 19, 2008:
Monday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
When a holiday falls on a Monday, the extended hours would be in
effect the Tuesday following the holiday. This year, the 4th of
July falls on a Friday. In that case, the short work day would
be in effect Thursday, July 3. If an employee requests sick,
vacation or personal leave on a Monday (or the day with extended
hours), 11 hours will be charged. If an employee requests sick,
vacation or personal leave on a Friday (or the short work day),
5 hours will be charged.
In my conversations with some employees, they suggested the
possibility of working through their lunch hour on Friday and
leaving at 1:00 p.m. That certainly might be a consideration.
There may other adjustments as we go along, however, it is a
good start. I look forward to your support and believe that this
change will allow us to better serve the public.
Sincerely,
James R. DeSana, Mayor
April 24, 2008
Mayor James DeSana and City Councilmembers 3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
Dear Mayor and Council:
An application was received from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission stating they have received a request for a transfer
of ownership of a 2007 Class-C licensed business, from The Pit
Stop In Inc. to A.C. Merideth Inc. 2997 Fort Street, Wyandotte,
Michigan, Wayne County.
Said application was referred to the Department of Municipal
Service,
City Engineer, City Treasurer, Police, Fire and Legal; copies of
which are attached.
In view of the above, said application is being forwarded to you
for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
William R. Griggs, City Clerk
April 24, 2008
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:
The City of Wyandotte has received a grant from The Community
Foundation of Southeast Michigan to support the construction of
a universally accessible Kayak Launch at the BASF Waterfront
Park. This grant, in the amount of $37,970 will go towards the
anticipated cost of approximately $113,000.
The City of Wyandotte must secure financial commitments for
$75,000 to complete this project. We are being considered for
additional grants from other sources and attempts are being made
to raise additional funds for this project. To secure this
grant, $75,000 has been set-aside in the Recreation TIFE Parks
account 492-200-850-524.
I would like to thank David Zanley of Wilkie-Zanley Architects,
of Wyandotte, who has done all of the site planning, drawings,
and cost estimates at no charge to the city of Wyandotte. I
would also like to thank Tiffany & Pat VanDeHey of Riverside
Kayak Connection for their guidance and Anita Twardesky, former
Flat Rock and Woodhaven Recreation Director, for her expertise
in securing this grant.
I would recommend the City Council's acceptance of this grant
and direct the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Engineer as the
Project Director, to sign the attached contract and have the
Engineering, Recreation and Finance Department supply the
necessary information as required in the contract.
Sincerely yours,
James R. Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation
April 23, 2008
Honorable Mayor And City Council
Dear Mayor and City Council Members —
Attached, for your approval, is an Indemnification Agreement
from the Township of Grosse Ile relative to the Wyandotte
Independence Fireworks, scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2008.
Sincerely,
Lisa Hooper, AICP, Executive Director
Downtown Development Authority
April 23, 2008
The Honorable James R. DeSana and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members,
Per the council resolution dated April 7, 2008, the City Council
requested that the undersigned review and report back regarding
the items contained in the Management Comment Letter prepared by
Plante & Moran, LLP during the financial statement audit for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. The following is submitted
for your information:
State Revenue Sharing, Personal Property Tax & Transportation
Matters
The Finance Department will continue to keep this body apprised
of revisions to state shared revenue, personal property tax, and
Act 51 funding as they become known.
Fund Deficits
Deficit elimination plans for the Local Street Fund, DDA-TIF
Fund, and Brownfield Redevelopment Fund were approved by the
City Council on April 7, 2008, and were filed with the State of
Michigan.
Investment Report
The Finance Department will begin submitting quarterly
investment reports beginning with the 1st quarter of this
calendar year. This report will be submitted to this body by May
lst.
Healthcare Liability
The required actuarial valuation of post-employment benefits
other than pensions was presented to this body previously and
indicated a liability of between $71 million and $119 million.
The City has taken efforts to curb the eligibility of these
benefits for current and future employees and will continue to
implement changes to the benefit structure in order to address
this issue.
Debt
As indicated in the Management Comment Letter, the City has
performed a comprehensive analysis of the balance of funds in
the debt service fund. Based on our projections, this account
will be drawn down to a nominal balance by 2012.
Bank Accounts
The City is currently evaluating whether the current procedures
for collecting taxes on behalf of other taxing entities are in
compliance with the Michigan Local Audit and Finance Division's
interpretation of state law. Any required changes will be
implemented upon the conclusion of this investigation.
Journal Entries
The Finance Department always attempts to maintain the financial
records as accurately as possible. To this end, we do not
anticipate additional journal entries from the auditors. In
order to avoid these occurrences though, it is imperative that
City departments forward all applicable information to the
Finance Department when performing non-routine transactions. It
is also imperative that departments use the proper budget
line-items when processing transactions. The instances of
journal entries can be improved with greater interdepartmental
communication.
Interdepartmental Communication
The Finance Department feels that our inquiry procedures during
the year and at year-end closing are adequate and consistent
with those of other organizations. But, certain departments do
not promptly respond to our inquiries. It may be beneficial for
the City Council to remind department heads of the importance of
proper recording of financial transactions and insist on them
providing information to our department in a timely manner.
Federal Expenditures
This issue can again be remedied by greater interdepartmental
communication. The Finance Department has sent a correspondence
to all department heads indicating the importance of forwarding
any federal awards information to our office so that a
determination can be made as to the necessity of additional
audit procedures.
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The Finance Office will continue to advise the City Council
regarding issues involving the City's tax levies. A presentation
will be forthcoming regarding options regarding this issue.
The Council should also receive additional responses from the
27th District Court Administrator, City Engineer, and General
Manager of Municipal Services relative to items cited in their
respective departments.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
Todd A. Drysdale
Director of Financial and Administrative Services
April 24, 2008
Mayor James DeSana 3131 Biddle Avenue Wyandotte, MI 48192
Dear Mayor DeSana,
Wyandotte Municipal Services has received the Management Letter
from Plante Moran regarding the material weaknesses noted in the
audit.
An administrative plan has been presented to the General Manager
to address the organizational changes needed for Segregation of
Duties as noted. We are performing additional organizational
reviews and plan to implement these changes in the near future.
I would request an extension of 30 days to finalize the plan and
procedures. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
General Manger
Wyandotte Municipal Services
Melanie L. McCoy
April 24, 2008
The Honorable James R. DeSana, Mayor and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
RE: City of Wyandotte Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members,
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution adopting
the VantageCare Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan. This plan
will be used to hold the assets contributed by the City and
employee in trust for the future payment of retiree health care
expenses. It is necessary to establish this plan as a result of
the recent changes in retiree health care benefits that were
collectively bargained with the AFSCME bargaining unit and
extended to all newly hired non¬union employees.
The undersigned recommends that City Council approve this
resolution.
Sincerely,
Todd A. Drysdale
Director of Financial and Administrative Services
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Mayor & City Council City of Wyandotte, 3131 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte, MI, 48192
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members:
In the spirit of further developing and fostering the arts and
cultural community of this vibrant city, I am seeking permission
to apply for a Capital Improvements grant from the State of
Michigan for the Masonic Lodge Building at 81 Chestnut towards
the development of an arts and cultural center.
The State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA),
an agency of the Michigan Department of History, Arts, and
Libraries (HAL), serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an
enriched environment of artistic, creative, cultural activity in
Michigan. The MCACA supports arts and culture as a catalyst for
community revitalization and economic development by increasing
visibility and awareness of arts and culture, establishing and
facilitating networks, broadening cultural understanding,
enhancing the state's quality of life, etc.
The Capital Improvements Program of the MCACA provides funding
assistance for capital improvement projects for the expansion,
renovation, construction or acquisition of cultural facilities.
Any Michigan county or municipality may qualify for a grant and
submit an application for funding. Applicants in this program
may request a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $50,000.
Applicants must make a 1:1 match.
I seek your permission, as required by MCACA, to submit an
application to this program for a grant in the amount of $50,000
for partial funding of an elevator installation in the Masonic
Lodge Building, future site of the Wyandotte Arts Incubator
Project. Should the application be successful, and this funding
granted, we will be one step closer to making our vision of an
arts and cultural center in Wyandotte a reality.
I further request that you authorize Mayor DeSana and Todd
Drysdale to sign the appropriate forms with regard to the City's
match.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions
regarding the above material. I will not be present at the April
28 council meeting because of school commitments.
Sincerely,
Jody Chansuolme, Director of Museums
April 24, 2008
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan
RE: Master Plan
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:
Attached please find a Resolution duly adopted by the Planning
Commission on April 17, 2008, regarding the City's Master Plan.
This Resolution will continue Wyandotte's compliance with the
new Planning Enabling Act (Act 33 of 2008).
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
the undersigned.
Very truly yours,
Elizabeth A. Krimmel, Chairperson
April 24, 2008
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:
At the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission Meeting held on
Thursday, April 17, 2008, the Commission discussed the name of
the Commission. It was noted that the Commission does not do any
rehabilitation and therefore the following Resolution was duly
adopted:
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LUPO, supported by Commissioner Schultz
to change the name of the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission
to just the Planning Commission and refer same to the City
Council for review.
YEAS: Eberts, Duran, Hovis, Kalmbach, Krimmel, Lupo, Parker,
Rockershousen and Schultz
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
If you concur with this request, the attached Resolution will
refer this matter to the Legal Department for proper Ordinance
change.
Very truly yours,
Elizabeth A. Krimmel, Chairperson
April 24, 2008
The Honorable Mayor DeSana And Council Members
City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
On April 23, 2008, proposals were opened and read aloud in the
City of Wyandotte Council Chambers for File #4451-2008
Bituminous Street Concrete Base Repair and Resurfacing Program.
A tabulation of the proposals is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Century Cement Co., Inc. $548,834.35
Riverview, Michigan
Cadillac Asphalt, LLC $562,534.35
Belleville, Michigan
Major Cement Co. $585,452.80
Detroit, Michigan
Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. $598,333.00
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. $599,451.35
Troy, Michigan
Florence Cement Co. $615,678.40
Shelby Twp., Michigan
The bituminous concrete street base repair and resurfacing costs
will be paid from the Major Street Fund Account #202-440-825.460
($118,776.35), and TWA Resurfacing Fund Account 492-200-825.460
($430,058.00).
The undersigned recommends acceptance of the proposal from
Century Cement Company, Inc., Riverview, Michigan, in the amount
of $548,834.35 as being the best bid received meeting
specifications.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
April 24, 2008
The Honorable Mayor DeSana And Council Members
City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
On April 23, 2008, proposals were opened and read aloud in the
City of Wyandotte Council Chambers for File #4450-2008 Block
Grant Bituminous Street Concrete Base Repair and Resurfacing
Program. A tabulation of the proposals is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Cadillac Asphalt, LLC $100,261.40
Belleville, Michigan
Century Cement Co., Inc. $100,961.40
Riverview, Michigan
Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. $110,888.00
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Major Cement Co. $115,603.60
Detroit, Michigan
Florence Cement Co. $121,776.00
Shelby Twp., Michigan
Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. $128,211.70
Troy, Michigan
The bituminous concrete street base repair and resurfacing costs
will be paid from the Block Grant Street Resurfacing Fund
Account #283-200-875-684 ($99,560.00) and Major Street Fund
Account 202-440-825.460 ($701.40).
Cadillac Asphalt LLC has requested that their bid be withdrawn.
Century Cement Co., Inc. has indicated that they can perform the
work for the unit rates bid by Cadillac Asphalt LLC. Century
Cement is the low bidder on the 2008 Bituminous Street Concrete
Base Repair and Resurfacing Program, and indicated that they
will be using Cadillac as their sub-contractor for asphalt work
for both projects if awarded.
The undersigned recommends acceptance of the proposal from
Century Cement Co., Inc., of Riverview, Michigan, in the amount
of $100,261.40 as being the best bid received meeting
specifications.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
April 22, 2008
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:
2826 6th Street $34,000.00 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
April 24, 2008
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana
And City Council
City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan
Re: Outdoor Café at 3030 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:
At the regular meeting of the Planning and Rehabilitation
Commission held on April 17, 2008, a public hearing was
conducted on the request of Belicoso Cafe to operate an outdoor
café in the City/County Right-of-Way in conjunction with said
business at 3030 Biddle Avenue.
Based on the information received at the public hearing, the
request for an outdoor café was approved. Attached is a copy of
the adopted Resolution of the Commission, approved site plan, as
well as communications from the City Engineer, Police Chief and
Fire Chief.
We ask your concurrence in our decision to grant this request.
Also, the Applicant requested the hours of operation be from 11
a.m. to 2 a.m. The Planning and Rehabilitation Commission by
ordinance can not approve any outdoor café to be opened past 12
midnight. Only the City Council can approve extended the hours
of operation
Very truly yours,
Elizabeth A. Krimmel, Chairperson
April 24, 2008
The Honorable Mayor James DeSana And Council Members
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:
At the Council Meeting of April 21, 2008, questions were raised
regarding the increase in unit rates proposed by G. V. Cement
for water main replacement work in the extension of their
contract with the City of Wyandotte for File #4349 2005 Concrete
Street Replacement Program. Mr. Vitale, Owner of G.V. Cement,
had indicated that they can perform the 2008 Water Main
Installation Program at the unit rates set forth in the contract
with the City, plus 15%. This increase was proposed due to the
dramatic increase in water main material costs, ductile iron
pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants and copper service pipe. Per
the attached letter, the Wyandotte Municipal Services Water
Department reviewed and researched the proposed rate increase
and found it to be reasonable based on known material rate
increases. Wyandotte Municipal Services has agreed to this
extension as set forth in the attached letter from Melanie
McCoy, General Manager. The conditions of the contract extension
would be as set forth in the attached Amendment to Contract.
The water main replacement work will be funded by Municipal
Services Capital Budget Account 592-000-100-020-001 Project
#08WM1147 ($123,500).
The undersigned recommends that this contract extension be
approved.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
AUTOMATIC REFERRALS:
1. Communication from St. Elizabeth Church requesting to close a
section of Goodell Avenue from 9:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. on
Saturday, May 10, 2008 as they will be hosting a "Blessing of
the Motorcycles". Request to close East-West from the
intersection of Goodell Avenue and 1st Street to the
intersection of Goodell Avenue and 2nd Street. (PERMISSION
GRANTED) Referred to Legal for Hold Harmless and Department of
Public Service, Engineering, Police and Fire.
2. Communication from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel requesting Traffic
Control for their annual May Procession on Thursday, May 1, 2008
beginning at 7:00 p.m. on 10th Street between Vinewood and Pope
John Paul II Avenue (also known as Superior) proceeding down
Superior Blvd, West to 12th Street, around the meridian and back
to 10th Street and on to the front entrance of the Church.
(PERMISSION GRANTED) Referred to Legal for Hold Harmless and
Department of Public Service, Engineering, Police and Fire.
3. Communication from the St. Patrick Parent's Club requesting
permission to use the city-owned parking lot located at First
and Chestnut Street for a fundraising event during the Wyandotte
Street Art Fair (July 9th through July 12th, 2008). (PERMISSION
GRANTED) Referred to Legal for Hold Harmless and Department of
Public Service, Engineering, Police and Fire.
REPORTS AND MINUTES AND CASH RECEIPTS
Financial Services Daily Cash Receipts 4-11-2008 4-18-2008
$4,021.78
Financial Services Daily Cash Receipts 4-18-2008 4-22-2008
$503,134.42
Police Commission Meeting April 8, 2008
Wyandotte Cultural & Historical Commission March 13, 2008
Wyandotte Street Art Fair Committee April 10, 2008
Building Code Board of Appeals April 21, 2008
Police Commission Meeting April 8, 2008
Beautification Commission Meeting April 8, 2008
Fire Commission Meeting April 8, 2008
Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments April 16, 2008
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Richard Miller, 1202 2nd, regarding item #5. Read a letter from
the Mayor to Ms. McCoy regarding hours of work. Objects to
change in hours. Recommends a shift of employees to keep
building open. Requests study session and Municipal Service
Commission comments on the closing of City Hall before any
action is taken.
RECESS
RECONVENING
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
Absent: Councilperson Sutka
RESOLUTIONS
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
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 Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from
Gregorio Celia, Gregorio's Italian restaurant, 2356 Biddle
Avenue, Wyandotte relative to various parking issues adjacent to
his business is hereby referred to the Traffic Bureau for a
review and report back in one week.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from David
Ryder, Tuttle Supply, 2154 Eureka, Wyandotte requesting to
encroach on a City easement for the purpose of constructing a
concrete and rebar surface to eliminate dirt and ruts caused by
delivery trucks 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 Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from
Julianna Przedworski, 1237 Oak Street, Wyandotte regarding the
unresolved issue of property damage at 1237 Oak Street,
Wyandotte, Michigan as a result of new construction next to her
home is hereby received and placed on file.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Roscoe
Clark, 2513 Stratford Street, Flint, Michigan 48504 requesting
the use of the dock at Bishop Park on June 7, 2008 to meet and
commemorate the workers that built the Edmund Fitzgerald 50
years ago is hereby referred to the Recreation Department and
Department of Municipal Service for a review and report back in
one week.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that the recommendation of Mayor
DeSana as set forth in his communication dated April 24, 2008 to
change the hours of operation at City Hall, 3131 Biddle Avenue,
Wyandotte is referred to the Director of Financial and
Administrative Services to coordinate feedback from department
heads and report back in three (3) weeks.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council receives and places on
file the communication from the City Clerk dated April 24, 2008
and hereby APPROVES the transfer of ownership of a 2007 Class-C
licensed business, from The Pit Stop In Inc. to A.C. Merideth
Inc., 2997 Fort Street, Wyandotte, Michigan, Wayne County.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCUR in the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation as set forth
in his communication dated April 24, 2008 to accept the grant
from the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan to support
the construction of a universally accessible Kayak Launch at the
BASF Waterfront Park. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor,
City Clerk and City Engineer, as project director, sign the
necessary contract and directs the Engineering, Recreation and
Finance Departments to supply the necessary information as
required in said contract to fulfill the grant requirements.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby directs the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Indemnification Agreement
between the City of Wyandotte and the Township of Grosse Ile
relative to the Wyandotte Independence Fireworks scheduled for
Friday, June 27, 2008.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby acknowledges
the communication from the Director of Financial and
Administrative Services dated April 23, 2008 responding to the
directives of the management Comment Letter prepared by Plante &
Moran, LLP as it pertains to the 2007 Audit and hereby receives
and places said communication on file.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby GRANTS a thirty
(30) day extension to the General Manager of Municipal Service
as requested in her communication dated April 24, 2008 for the
response to the Management Letter from Plante Moran regarding
the material weaknesses noted in the 2007 Audit.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby directs the
City Clerk to execute the resolution as submitted by the
Director of Financial and Administrative Services recommending
the adoption of the VantageCare Retirement Health Savings (RHS)
Plan to be used to hold the assets contributed by the City and
employee in trust for the future payment of retiree health care
expenses.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby GRANTS
permission to Jody Chansuolme, Director of Museums to apply for
a Capital improvement grant from the State of Michigan for the
Masonic Lodge Building at 81 Chestnut. AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Council authorizes the Mayor and Director of
Financial and Administrative Services to execute the appropriate
forms with regard to the City's match.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the
Planning and Rehabilitation Commission regarding the City's
Master Plan is hereby received and placed on file.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the
Planning and Rehabilitation Commission regarding changing the
name of the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission to the
Planning Commission is hereby received and placed on file. AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council refers this matter to
the Department of Legal Affairs to explore the possibility of
changing same.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
recommendation of the City Engineer to accept the proposal from
Century Cement Company, Inc., Riverview, Michigan, for File #
4451-2008 Bituminous Street Concrete Base Repair and Resurfacing
Program, in the amount of $548,834.35, as being the best bid
received meeting specifications, and, that the bituminous
concrete street base repair and resurfacing costs will be paid
from the Major Street Fund Account # 202-440-825.460
($118,776.350, and TIFA Resurfacing Fund Account #
492-200-825.460 ($430,058.00). AND BE IT FURTHER that all bid
bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
recommendation of the City Engineer to accept the proposal from
Century Cement Company Inc., or Riverview, Michigan for File
#4450-2008 Block Grant Bituminous street Concrete Base Repair
and resurfacing Program, in the amount of $100,261.40, as being
the best bid received meeting specifications and that the
bituminous concrete street base repair and resurfacing costs
will be paid from the Block Grant Street Resurfacing Fund
Account # 283-200-875-684 ($99,560.00) and Major Street Fund
Account # 202-440-825.460 ($701.40). AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that all bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the
recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at
2826-6th Street in the amount of $34,000.00 to be appropriated
from TIFA Area Funds; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the
necessary documents and 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 Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the
recommendation of the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission to
grant the request of Bellicose Café, 3030 Biddle Avenue for an
outdoor café in conjunction with said business; AND BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that a Hold Harmless be executed by Belicoso
Café and liability insurance and property damage coverage in the
minimum amount of $2,000,000 naming the City of Wyandotte as
additional insured be submitted to the City every year of
operation; and that the applicant receive approval from the
County of Wayne; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Council APPROVES the request for extended hours of the outdoor
café until 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday until October 31,
2008. This permission for the extended hours beyond 12 midnight
on Friday and Saturday nights is subject to immediate suspension
by the City Council upon receipt of complaints of too much noise
or any other complaint of conduct that may interfere with the
health, good order, safety or general welfare of the City, until
a hearing may be held by the City Council on said complaint.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
recommendation of the City Engineer to amend the 2005 Concrete
Street Replacement Program File # 4349 contract with G.V. Cement
Contracting Company to include the 2008 Water Main Replacement
Program as set forth in the Amendment to Contract for this work,
and further authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said
amendment. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the water main
replacement work will be funded by Municipal Services Capital
Budget Account #592-000-100-020-001 Project #08WMM7 ($123,500).
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan April 28, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
RESOLVED by the Director of Financial and Administrative
Services has expressed a desire to meet in closed session to
discuss strategy relative to contract negotiations. Now,
therefore, be it resolved that this Body will meet in closed
session immediately following the regularly scheduled Council
meeting for the above stated purpose only.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
NAYS: None
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Councilperson Jason Ptak
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
That we adjourn.
Carried unanimously.
Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
April 28, 2008
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William R. Griggs, City Clerk
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