CITY OF SOUTH LYON
REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE
25, 2007
Mayor Doyle called the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Doyle led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PRESENT: Mayor Doyle
Council Members: Dryer, Kivell, Kopkowski, Maida, Morelli, Wedell
City Manager Cook
Attorney Hill
Assistant City Clerk/Treasurer Lynch
Department Heads: Collins, Martin & Renwick
ABSENT City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
Councilman Kivell stated on Page 4 the price for the roof is shown as $59,200 and the actual price is $5,900.
Councilman Wedell stated on page 2 the minutes show there was only 1 opposed to the motion and there were actually 2 opposed.
Motion by Dryer, supported by Kopkowski
To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 11, 2007 as amended
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL
OF MONTHLY BILLS: None
Motion by Kivell, supported by Maida
To approve agenda as presented
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITIZENS
SUGGESTIONS:
Randy Cortwright of 1023 Arabian stated that he is the on the Parks and Recreation Committee and it is his understanding that Councilman Dryer is resigning and he would like to express his interest in filling that position. Mayor Doyle stated the Council has 30 days to fill the position and thanked Mr. Cortwright for his interest and asked Mr. Cortwright and anyone else interested to enter a letter of interest and a resume.
Diane Beagle of 1089 Chestnut stated she is interested in filling a vacant position on the Parks and Recreation Committee. She has been a resident of the City for over 28 years and the commission has made great progress in establishing family friendly parks and she would very much like to participate.
Don Waldenmeyer, business owner of 134 and 126 E Lake stated he would like to bring attention to the streetscape project. The streetscape at Wells and E Lake came out very beautiful and it is a real plus to the City. The information package that was given to the business owners at the beginning of the streetscape and what ended up happening is two different things. His concern is for the business owners that are going to be involved and he hopes the City will do a better job in the future with the organization. The timing of when it was planned originally was changed. He is very happy with the end result, he would just like to get the information out as soon as possible, and the would like the signage to be handled better this time. City Council Member Maida questioned if the Chamber of Commerce is working on the signage.
Tamara Ward, Executive Director of The Chamber of Commerce stated they are unable to develop a signage plan because we need more information, such as when the project will begin; roads will be in use, traffic flow and a time frame. We are interested in developing a plan with the City and the local business’s unfortunately we can’t until we get more information.
City Manager Cook stated there is no new information on any of the issues. We are waiting for the State, we are probably looking at the end of July. We also have to wait for the County to deal with the intersections. We may end up putting this off until next spring because we don’t want to get into starting this in October. We will maintain contact with the Chamber regarding the information.
Some discussion was held on the staging area, the time frame and when the information should be available.
Old
Business:
Appointments and Resignations
Motion by Doyle, supported by Dryer
To appoint Diane Beagle to the Parks and Recreation Board for the remainder of the term.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNAINMOUSLY
CM 7-4-07 ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM THE BOARD OF REVIEW
Motion by Dryer, supported by Morelli
To accept Harry Prentis’ resignation from the Board of Review
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mayor Doyle stated there are currently 2 vacancies on the Board of Review.
Some discussion was held regarding the resignation of Ray Dryer and when Council will accept his resignation. It was decided they would accept his resignation at the next Council Meeting.
Coucilman Wedell stated he would like anyone interested in filling the vacancy to enter a letter of interest and a resume for the Council to consider. Mayor Doyle asked anyone that is interested to please turn in their information as soon as possible, and the earliest a decision would be made will be the end of July.
Michigan Department of Corrections-Public Works Agreement-Camp White Lake
City Manger Cook stated we have a contract for Council to approve which would put us in line for a crew the 1st part of July for 5-10 people from Camp White Lake. He further stated this contract is for the same amount of money as the previous contract. Some discussion was held regarding the closing of Camp Brighton and the new Camp White Lake. Department Head Renwick stated the workers are a great help to the community. Some discussion was held on the mileage that would be paid as well as the number of workers, which may be available to us.
7-5-07
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT
Motion by Maida, supported by Wedell
To approve the contract with the Department of Corrections Public Works Agreement with the extended renewal period to September 30, 2008 for labor rated for 8 hours a day $15.00 per day or a 10 hour day for $18.75 a day.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL
COMMENTS:
Council Member Kopkowski stated she heard the street cleaner in front of her house the other day and stated it didn’t sound normal. She asked Department Head Renwick stated it is running fine. She further asked if all the other equipment is running well, and Department Head Renwick stated yes.
Councilman Dryer asked what happened at the Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday night with T-Mobile. Councilman Morelli stated the board reversed its first decision and denied the request. Councilman Dryer stated this would be his last meeting and he has enjoyed the experience of making a difference in the City and he and his family will always consider South Lyon their home.
Motion by Dryer, supported by Kopkowski
To close the regular meeting and enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Summary of
Mediation-lawsuit
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council entered into Executive Session at 7:58 p.m.
Motion by Kivell, supported by Maida at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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John Doyle, Jr., Mayor Lisa Lynch, Assistant Clerk/Tresurer