CITY OF SOUTH LYON
REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL
9, 2007
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Dryer
Council Members: Kivell, Kopkowski, Maida, Morelli and Wedell
City Manager Cook
Attorney Lee
Assistant Clerk/Treasurer Lynch
Department Head: Collins and Martin
ABSENT: Mayor Doyle
Department Head Renwick
City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
Motion by Kivell, supported by Wedell
To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 2007 as presented
VOTE: MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL
OF MONTHLY BILLS:
Council Member Maida questioned the CGS invoice for $1,100.00. Department Head Martin stated that payment is for a Right to Know class that was attended by the Water and the DPW Departments. It is required by the MIOSHA and the State of Michigan. It is an educational class.
Councilman Kivell questioned the invoice on page 2 for $2898.65 for an Intel Processor, and why would we replace a processor as opposed to a new computer for the cost. Department Head Martin stated that was for a new computer for Steve Renwick and the new GIS system.
Councilman Dryer questioned the check for Deer Creek Awards, Terror at Beslan Books. Chief Collins stated that was for 2 books detailing the terrorist takeover of the Beslan School in Russia, police officers are mandated to read those books. The books have lots of valuable lessons for the police department and the schools.
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer questioned the Dicks Electric invoice for 9 streetlights. City Manager stated that is probably for our decorative lights, but he will check into it.
Council Member Maida questioned the invoice for prison labor in February 2007; she was under the impression that we no longer use them. City Manager Cook stated there is a possibility we will be using them again in the future, and they were used in February. She also questioned if the water bill for 214 W Lake Street is in the Police Department budget. Chief Collins stated it is in their budget.
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4-2-07- APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BILLS
Motion by Wedell, supported by Morelli
To approve the monthly bills as presented
VOTE: MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer stated that we need to change the numbering on the agenda from items 3,4,5, and 6, to 1,2,3, and 4.
Motion by Kivell, supported by Morelli
To approve the agenda as amended
VOTE: MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITIZEN SUGGESTIONS: None
OLD
BUSINESS:
1. Appointments
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer stated Mayor Doyle and City Manager Cook have made some recommendations for appointments for the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor Pro Tem Dryer questioned what action needed to be taken for this procedure. Attorney Lee stated that Council would need to confirm the nominations made by the Mayor and City Manger, and Council will need to do each one separately. He further stated Council would need to support the nomination and then vote.
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APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
Motion by Dryer, supported by Kivell
To confirm the nomination by Mayor Doyle for Maggie Kurtzweil to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term to expire March 2010.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Motion by Dryer, supported by Morelli
To confirm the nomination of Mayor Doyle of Keith Bradley to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term to expire March 2010.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Motion by Dryer, supported by Wedell
To confirm the nomination by Mayor Doyle of Pamela Weipert to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term to expire March 2010.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Motion by Dryer, supported by Maida
To confirm the nomination by Mayor Doyle of Keith Bradley to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term to expire March 2010.
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APPOINTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBER
Motion by Dryer, supported by Kopkowski
To confirm the nomination by Mayor Doyle of Randy Cortright to the Parks and Recreation Committee for a 5-year term to expire March 2012.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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APPOINTMENT OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBER
Motion by Dryer, supported by Kivell
To support the nomination by Mayor Doyle of Bob Martin to the Housing Commission for a 5-year term to expire March 2012.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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REAPPOINTMENT OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEMBERS
Motion by Dryer, supported by Kivell
To confirm the nomination by City Manager Cook to reappoint Vicki Serra and Gary Fagin to the Downtown Development Authority for 3-year terms to expire March 2010.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council Member Kopkowski asked if there are any vacant positions on the Planning Commission or the Downtown Development Authority. City Manager Cook stated he would have to look into it, but he believes there may be one on Planning Commission and one on the DDA. Mayor Pro Tem Dryer asked if anyone is interested in any positions to go to our website and apply.
Keith Bradley of 503 N Reese stated he has enjoyed serving on the Planning Commission for 6 years and is looking forward to serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals as a new challenge.
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer stated he would like to thank everyone that serves on the Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer stated the Mayor has been putting together some information on the Compensation Commission, and they have 3 interested so far and 5 are needed, so there are some openings still available. Councilman Kivell stated that it is a lot more entertaining than you would think, and it is rewarding to see that your input has impact on the decisions that are made and having some influence in your own community.
2. Proclamations
2a. Fair Housing Month – April 2007
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer stated that April is Fair Housing month. If anyone feels they have been hurt by any kind of discrimination they should file a complaint with the Housing and Urban Development and there is a phone number on the Oakland County website for people to call. Mayor Pro Tem Dryer questioned if we have these phone numbers and links on our website. City Manager Cooks stated he would check into it. Mayor Pro Tem Dryer requested if the link isn’t there, please add it to our website.
Motion by Dryer, Supported by Morelli
To support the proclamation by Mayor Doyle as follows:
Fair
Housing Month
“Fair
Housing, It’s not an Option – It’s the Law”
WHEREAS April has been declared as Fair Housing Month in recognition of The 39th anniversary of the signing of the Federal Fair Housing acts; and
WHEREAS this landmark law along with the other federal and state legislation strictly prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of sex, color, race, age, religion, national origin, disability, family or marital status; and
WHEREAS Fair Housing Month is designed to heighten people’s awareness of their rights under the law when pursuing the purchase or rental of housing; and
WHEREAS all citizens are entitled to freedom of choice in the selection of housing and are guaranteed certain protections under the law if they are victims of discrimination.
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE KNOWN that the City of South Lyon does hereby authorize the issuance of this special proclamation which declares April 2007 as Fair Housing Month.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2b. Arbor Day
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer stated that April 27th is Arbor Day, and in order for us to keep our standing as the Tree City status, we need to declare Arbor Day in the City of South Lyon.
Motion by Dryer, Supported by Wedell
Whereas, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of
Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and,
Whereas, this special day, called ARBOR DAY, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska; and,
Whereas, trees planted within our city increase property values, enhance
the economic vitality of business areas and beautify our community; and,
Now, Therefore, the Mayor and Council of the City of South Lyon Proclaim
April 27, 2007 as ARBOR DAY and urge all of our citizens to recognize the
responsibility we have to support the encouragement
of conservation.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. 2007 Annual Awards Banquet
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer stated the 2007 Annual Awards Banquet will be on April 27th at the Bella Luna Italian Restorante and we need to know who will be attending. Some discussion was held on who will be attending, and their decision needs to be made by April 18th.
4. Grants – Fire Department
City Manager Cook stated that Chief Kaska has applied for extrication equipment through a training program, and they received the equipment from that program valued at $19,000 to replace our old equipment that was 30 years old. We also had some radiation monitor training and we received equipment valued at $700.00. There is no action necessary regarding this issue.
Councilman Kivell stated he would like to thank them for stepping up and applying for this. It is a terrific acquisition and hopefully the radiation monitor will never have to be used, but the hydraulic is definitely going to be used. City Manager Cook stated they did an excellent job applying for these grants.
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer stated he thought it was great that the training was included, and also wanted to thank them for doing a great job.
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BUSINESS:
1. Participation in State Purchasing of Road Salt 2007-2008
City Manager Cook stated our application to participate is due on the 15th of April, and he suggests Council approve this so we can get on the bid list. He further stated we are seeking 1200 tons and we are obligated to 70% of that. Councilman Kivell asked if there has been a tapering off of salt use because of the weather, and asked if we are monitoring the use. City Manager Cook stated we had a very mild January, but we have had a very busy March. Even with a lot of small snows, it can still make the roads slick; it doesn’t have to be a big snow for the need for salt. The question was asked what our carryover was for salt. City Manager Cook stated 400 tons. Mayor Pro Tem Dryer questioned what the early delivery dates would be. City Manager Cook stated we do not know at this point, but we do need to get our application in. He further stated that to buy road salt privately would be very costly.
Motion by Wedell, supported by Maida
To approve the participation in State Purchasing of Road Salt for fiscal year 2007-2008
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL
COMMENTS:
Council Member Maida thanked everyone that participated in the Easter Egg Scramble held at Volunteer Park. She stated there were lots of people, lots of eggs and everyone had a good time.
Councilman Wedell stated he has noticed in the newspapers, other cities such as Rochester Hills are looking into showing the Council meetings in streaming video on the internet and was wondering if that is something we could look into doing? People that don’t use cable don’t have the opportunity to see the Council meetings, but almost everyone has a computer.
Council Member Kopkowski questioned if the street sweeper was working. Department Head Martin stated is has been working for about 2 weeks. Council Member Kopkowski also stated that this Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Beautification meeting and she would like to invite anyone watching to come and volunteer to help with the spring clean up and planting of flowers. The question was asked if the Beautification Committee would be planting in Bakers Park. Council Member Kopkowski indicated that there would be.
Councilman Kivell questioned if there was going to be another bike safety program. Chief Collins stated the original bike safety program was put together utilizing a $5000.00 grant from the State. It is fairly expensive and considering the state of the State, he doesn’t expect those funds to be available. Councilman Kivell asked if there was a potential for doing a scaled back version. He has noticed there has been much more helmet usage since the last program. He further stated it might be a good idea to check into the participation of the local bike shops. He stated he feels it made a big difference.
Councilman Kivell asked if the car seat education program that AAA participated in was also outside funded. Chief Collins stated that the Police Department still offers that service. There is a police officer that is certified to check the installation of car seats. Some discussion was held on the problem of people not understanding the proper way to install child car seats and the importance of having them checked.
Mayor Pro Tem Dryer asked when the streetscape project would begin. City Manager Cook stated it would begin at the end of June, beginning of July. He further stated this would not be a long project. Mayor Pro Tem Dryer stated it would be better if this can be completed before the start of school for traffic purposes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – Land Acquisition
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4-13-07 – ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Kivell, supported by Kopkowski
To close the regular meeting and enter into Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council entered into Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at
9:13
p.m.
Motion by Kivell, supported by Wedell
To adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectively Submitted,
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Ray Dryer Lisa Lynch
Mayor Pro Tem Assistant Clerk/Treasurer