REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEARBORN HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 11, 2002
02-271 The meeting was called to order at 8:04 p.m. by Council Chair Daniel S. Paletko.
Roll Call showed the following:
Present: Councilwoman Elizabeth J. Agius, Councilman Kenneth R. Baron, Councilwoman Janet S. Badalow, Councilman Bob Constan, Councilwoman Margaret M. Horvath, Council Chair Daniel S. Paletko, Councilwoman Margaret M. Van Houten.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Mayor Canfield, Corporation Counsel Miotke, City Clerk Robbins, Deputy Clerk Pawlukiewicz, Treasurer Riley, Comptroller Barrow, Deputy Comptroller Macari, Assessor Riedel, Interim Building & Engineering Director Lamontagne, Police Chief Gust, Deputy Fire Chief McElroy, Recreation Director Grybel (arrived at 8:16), Public Service Administrator Blackburn, Community Development Director Oliverio.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Emily & Becky Gootee.
02-272 Motion by Councilwoman Van Houten, seconded by Councilwoman Agius, that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2002, be approved as submitted with the addition of Item 9-H (Canfield Ice Arena Renovation Project Contract=s AIA Contract) and 9-I (Down Payment for Memorial Statue for Justice Center).
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-273 Motion by Councilman Baron, seconded by Councilwoman Horvath, that the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2002, be approved as submitted.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-274 Motion by Councilman Baron, seconded by Councilwoman Van Houten, that Current Claims 6-1 through 6-18, be approved as submitted.
1. AMERICAN LA FRANCE MICHIGAN - Transmission Rebuilt and Repair - Inv. 1353 dated 04/30/02 from A/C 101-335-932-000 (Repairs) $2,046.50. ENC - Fire Dept.
2. B P GAS - Gasoline Police Dept. 02/02 - Inv. dated 05/03/02 from A/C 101-300-867-000 (Gasoline) $3,678.00. Police Dept.
3. CENTRAL WAYNE COUNTY SANITATION AUTHORITY - Monthly Debt and Services - Inv. dated 05/15/02 from A/C 101-200-810-000 (Sanitation) $191,371.35. General Govt.
4. CUMMINGS, MCCLOREY, DAVIS...- Labor Attorney Fees April 2002 - Inv. 32967 dated 05/14/02 from A/C 101-200-817-000 (Professional Fees) $2,030.00. General Govt.
5. GARY MIOTKE - Legal Services May 2002 - Inv. dated 06/05/02 from A/C 101-210-826-000 (Counsel Services) $6,175.75. Corp. Counsel.
6. ELLEFSON BUILDING DEMO CO. - Hauled Away Debris - Inv. 1150 dated 06/02/02 from A/C 101-200-810-000 (Sanitation) $8,855.00. General Govt.
7. J Q INC. - Weed and Grass Cutting Charges - Inv. dated 06/04/02 from A/C 101-200-963-000 (Sidewalks/Weeds) $21,550.00. See Budget Amendment. General Govt.
8. NAGEL CONSTRUCTION INC. - Sewer Cleaning Program - Inv. 1584 dated 05/22/02 from A/C 592-537-818-000 (Contract) $10,000.00. Water Dept.
Minutes June 11, 2002 - Continued
9. PAINTER & RUTHENBERG - Roll off Service May 2002 - Inv. 51176 dated 06/03/02 from A/C 101-200-810-000 (Sanitation) $2,386.00. General Govt.
10. QUAD-TRAN OF MICHIGAN - Data Processing June 2002 - Inv. 3864 and 3865 dated 05/31/02 from A/C 101-130-818-000 (Contract) $3,200.00; A/C 101-200-728-000 (Supplies) $1,630.64 and A/C 101-130-728-000 (Supplies) $922.15. District Court.
11. STATEWIDE SECURITY TRANSPORT - Prisoner Food & Lodging April 2002 - Inv. dated 05/21/02 from A/C 101-200-868-000 (Prisoners) $6,054.20. General Govt.
12. TAYLOR RECYCLING - Misc. Recycling Materials Delivered - Inv. 1957 dated 04/30/02 from A/C 101-200-810-000 (Sanitation) $1,625.20. General Govt.
13. TODAYLINK, LLC - Connect Support May/June Internet - Inv. 1032 dated 06/03/02 from A/C 101-200-819-999 (Internet) $7,645.80. General Govt.
14. WADE-TRIM/ASSOCIATES - CDBG FY 2001-2002 and CDBG Assistance - Inv. 73821 dated 05/14/02 and 73871 dated 05/20/02 from A/C 103-960-918-200 (Administration) $2,518.19. CDBG.
15. WADE-TRIM/ASSOCIATES - Lead Base Paint & Housing Rehab - Inv. 73820 dated 05/14/02 from A/C 103-960-900-201 (Housing Rehab) $751.50. CDBG.
16. WADE-TRIM/ASSOCIATES - Southfield Service Drive Resurfacing - Inv. 73896 dated 05/20/02 from A/C 202-202-880-100 (Street Const.) $1,751.90. Major Streets.
17. WARREN CONTRACTORS & DEVELOPMENT - Heather Lane Bridge Replacement - Cert. #1 dated 05/22/02 from A/C 103-960-967-201 (Heather Lane) $50,310.00. CDBG.
18. WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT - Excess Flow D/R 05/02 - Inv. 208260 dated 05/22/02 from A/C 592-537-929-000 (Disposal) $23,838.00. Water Dept.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-275 Motion by Councilman Baron, seconded by Councilwoman Agius, that the Budget Amendment to balance out accounts for year end, be approved as outlined in Agenda Item 9-A, per Comptroller Barrow, communication dated May 31, 2002.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-276 Motion by Councilwoman Agius, seconded by Councilman Baron, that the Budget Amendment to cover expenses of weed cutting charges for month of June 2002, be approved as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES WEED INCOME
#101-000-627-000 $50,000.00
INCREASE EXPENDITURES SIDEWALKS/WEEDS
#101-000-963-000 $50,000.00
per, Comptroller Barrow, communication dated June 5, 2002.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-277 Motion by Councilman Constan, seconded by Councilwoman Badalow, that the City Council concurs with and approves not making the contribution of $367,000 to the libraries due to the City=s financial problem of balancing out fiscal year 2001-2002, per Comptroller Barrow, communication dated June 5, 2002.
AYES: Councilwoman Agius, Councilman Baron, Councilman Constan,
Minutes June 11, 2002 - Continued
Councilwoman Horvath, Council Chair Paletko, Councilwoman Van Houten.
NO: Councilwoman Badalow.
ABSENT: None.
Motion adopted.
02-278 Motion by Councilwoman Horvath, seconded by Councilwoman Badalow, that the communication from Interim Building Director Lamontagne, dated June 4, 2002 re: Vehicle Lease Agreements, be referred to a Committee of the Whole Study Session.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-279 Motion by Councilwoman Agius, seconded by Councilwoman Badalow, that the City Council concurs with and approves Wade-Trim=s recommendation that the Warren Avenue Business corridor is in a state of deterioration and meets the definition of a slum, blighted, deteriorating area under State and local law per, Community Development Director Oliverio, communication dated June 4, 2002.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-280 Motion by Councilwoman Horvath, seconded by Councilman Baron, that the City Council concurs with and approves waiving the bid process and authorize Engan-Tooley & Associates, P O Box 829, Okemos, MI 48805 to complete the Daly Park Playstructure Expansion Project, in the total amount of $39,447.00, and payment thereof, as outlined in the proposal, per Recreation Director Grybel, communication dated June 4, 2002. Funds for this project have been allocated in the TIFA budget approved in the amount of $40,000.00.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-281 Motion by Councilwoman Van Houten, seconded by Councilwoman Agius, that the City Council concurs with and approves the request to dispose of City property as follows: seven (7) plug-in chargers; two (2) leather cases; eleven (11) swivel lock clips; one (1) Ameritech OKI bag phone; one (1) Fujitsu bag phone and one (1) Audiovox bag phone. Further, that the following items be donated to First Step: sixteen (16) Sprint Samsung cellular phones with chargers; twelve (12) Qualcomm Ameritech cellular phones with chargers; one (1) CDMA cellular phone with charger; one (1) Nokia cellular phone with charger and five (5) Ameritech cellular phones with chargers, per Police Chief Gust, communication dated May 29, 2000.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-282 Motion by Councilwoman Horvath, seconded by Councilwoman Badalow, that the City Council concurs with and approves the AIA Contractor Contract with Edgecraft, Inc., 2255 Star Court, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 for the previously approved Canfield Ice Arena Renovation Project, per Recreation Director Grybel, communication dated June 11, 2002. Further, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Funds for this project have been allocated in the CDBG program.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-283 Motion by Councilwoman Horvath, seconded by Councilwoman Van Houten, that the City Council concurs with and approves the down payment of $12,500 to Brodin Studios, Inc., 130 North Sibley, Litchfield, Minnesota 55355, for a bronze Memorial Statue that will be placed in the new Dearborn Heights Justice Center lobby, per Deputy
Minutes June 11, 2002 - Continued
Police Chief Lazar, communication dated May 16, 2002. Funds to be allocated from D.A.R.E. ($5,000); Special Operations/Abatement ($5,000) and Traffic Impounds ($2,500).
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-284 Motion by Councilwoman Agius, seconded by Councilman Constan, that the City Council concurs with the Cable TV Regulatory Commission and approves the AT&T Comcast merger, per Chairman Nicoll, communication dated May 31, 2002.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-285 Motion by Councilwoman Badalow, seconded by Councilman Constan, that proposed Ordinance H-02-07, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS, BE AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE PROVIDING FOR AN M-3 BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT, be considered read for the second time, to become effective upon publication in the City=s official newspaper of record.
Motion unanimously adopted.
02-286 Motion by Councilwoman Agius, seconded by Councilman Baron, that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion unanimously adopted.
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
JOYCE A. ROBBINS DANIEL S. PALETKO, CHAIR
CITY CLERK CITY COUNCIL
MARIA E. LAWRENCE
COUNCIL/CLERK SECRETARY