AGENDA FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 31st, 2008, 7: 00 p.m.
PRESIDING: THE HONORABLE MAYOR PRO-TEM JOSEPH PETERSON
CHAIRPERSON OF THE EVENING: THE HONORABLE TODD M. BROWNING

ROLL CALL: BROWNING, FRICKE, KOLAKOWSKI, PETERSON, PTAK, SUTKA
 

PRESENTATION:

PRESENTATION BY THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE RED CROSS TO THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE FOR THE MOST IMPROVED BLOOD DRIVE


COMMUNICATION MISCELLANEOUS:

1. Communication from Reverend Ron Arnold, representing the Wyandotte Minister Association requesting to utilize the Show Mobile for the National Day of Prayer to be held on May 1, 2008.

2. Communication from the Guidance Center requesting funding for their Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services and Consultations for the 2007-2008 year.

3. Communication from Mark Havlicsek relative to property within the City of Wyandotte.

4. Communication from Karen Krimmel regarding snow plow damage as it pertains to her fence.

5. Communication from Jon Esper regarding notification of roof replacement as it applies to adjacent property owners.


PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE:


COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY AND OTHER OFFICIALS:

6. Communication from Mayor DeSana submitting an appointment for the Downtown Development Authority.

7. Communication from the City Clerk submitting a transfer of a Liquor License.

8. Communication from the City Clerk, Secretary of the Board of Review setting forth the summary as submitted by the City Assessor relative to the Board of Review and various communications from citizens regarding their appeals relative to the 2008 Board of Review.

9. Communication from the Chief of Police submitting a Hold Harmless Agreement for the use of the City of Taylor's Outdoor Gun Range.

10. Communication from Detective Lieutenant and Traffic Bureau responding to the Blanche Cooper request for 30 minute parking signs near her residence.

11. Communication from the Downtown Development Executive Director submitting the Hold Harmless Agreement for the Independence Day Parade for the use of the BASF parking lot.

12. Communication from the Director of Financial and Administrative Services submitting various 2008 Fiscal Year budget amendments.

13. Communication from the Director of Financial and Administrative Services submitting a request to solicit bids for a new emergency medical vehicle (ambulance).

14. Communication from the Superintendent of Recreation submitting a contract for the rental of the Yack Arena for the Downriver Irish American Festival to be held on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2008.

15. Communication from the Museum Director relative to the Eighth City Wide Garage Sale to be held on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 18th, noon to 4:00 p.m., 2008. The cost is $15.00; licenses will be available in the City Clerk's Office starting April 1st, 2008.

16. Communication from the City Engineer and Director of Financial and Administrative Services regarding the purchase of commodities relative to the maintenance of the Wyandotte Shores Golf Course.

17. Communication from the City Engineer and Director of Financial and Administrative Services regarding the purchase of one (1) John Deere Fairway Mower and one (1) John Deere Tee Mower.

18. Communication from the City Engineer relative to a change to the 2008 Curbside Yard Waste Collection Days.

19. Communication from the City Engineer responding to the complaint of Michael Sura relative to loud noises coming from Cadon Plating.

20. Communication from the Director of Financial and Administrative Services submitting a hearing date for the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Mercury Manufacturing Company 1212 Grove Street.


CITIZEN PARTICIPATION



FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE SETTING COMPENSATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

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ORDINANCE DETERMING THE SALARY FOR THE WYANDOTTE CITY ENGINEER



AUTOMATIC REFERRALS:

1. Communication from Dick Braun, Walk Arrangements Committee for the 2008 Downriver CROP WALK requesting permission to conduct the Wyandotte section of a 10-kilometer walk for hunger on Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PERMISSION GRANTED) Copies forwarded to Police and Fire.

2. Communication from Richard Malechuk Wyandotte Catholic Consolidated School, St, Joseph - St. Patrick's Spring Fling Festival to be held Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th, 2008 requesting the placement of signs on City-owned property at various locations throughout the City. (PERMISSION GRANTED) Engineering has handled the Hold Harmless Agreement, Police.


REPORTS AND MINUTES AND CASH RECEIPTS
Financial Services Daily Cash Receipts $183,873.39
Beautification Commission Meeting March 11, 2008
Retirement Commission Meeting March 19, 2008
Fire Commission Meeting March 11, 2008
Cultural & Historical Commission February 7, 2008