CITY OF SOUTH LYON

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

November 14, 2005

 

 

 

Mayor Doyle called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Mayor Doyle along with High School student Emily Martin led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

PRESENT:            Mayor Doyle

            Council Members: Dryer, Schwarck, Wallace and Wedell

                        Newly elected Council Members:  Kivell, Kopkowski and Maida

            City Manager Cook

            Attorney Lee

City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke

Department Heads: Martin

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

CM 11-1-05- APPROVAL OF MINUTES – OCTOBER 24, 2005

 

     Motion by Schwarck, supported by Wallace

 

     To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 24, 2005 as written

 

VOTE:                                                                                      MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BILLS: 

 

Councilman Dryer questioned the bill for Singh Homes for refund of building permits, bonds and fees.  City Manager indicated that he will check into it.  It was stated that this could be due to the switch to the new developer.  Councilman Wallace stated that it is very strange that we had all the controversy with Singh and now they are gone.  City Manager Cook stated that Singh will still be the developer and the new company will be building the homes.

 

CM 11-2-05- APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BILLS

 

     Motion by Wedell, supported by Schwarck

 

     To approve the monthly bills as presented

 

VOTE:                                                                                      MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS

 

Councilman Don Schwarck stated that this is his last meeting and would like to take a minute to thank all the people of South Lyon for their trust in electing him.  It has been a pleasure to serve the last three years on Council and a number of years on the Historical Society.  He stated that he would like to thank Rod Cook, Julie Zemke, Parvin Lee and all of the City Hall staff as well as the Department Heads and their departments. Thank you to Mayor Doyle for all of his help and support and congratulations to him on his recent election.  Congratulations to all of our incoming Council members and he would like to extend his support and thanks for running, and would like to encourage the people who did not win to stay involved and run again in the future.  It has been a pleasure to serve, thank you.

 

Mayor Doyle stated that Don has done an outstanding job over the last three years, and has been a real gentleman.  It has been an honor and pleasure to serve with him.  The City is better off for all the work he has done over the years.  Now that Don is off on new adventures with his wife, we wish them luck and wonderful things ahead.

 

 

City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members Patricia Maida, Harvey Wedell, Glenn Kivell and Erin Kopkowski.  The new members of Council took their seats at the Council table.

 

City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke administered the Oath of Office to re-elected Mayor John Doyle, Jr.

 

The question was asked if there has been a recount requested.  City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that we have not received a request.  The deadline for such a request is Wednesday, November 16th.

 

CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION

 

City Clerk Treasurer Zemke stated that we have received the completed Canvass of votes from the Oakland County Board of Canvassers who has determined:

 

That John Michael Doyle, Jr. having received a sufficient number of votes is elected Mayor for a Two year term ending November 12, 2007.

 

That Patricia Sue Maida, having received a sufficient number of votes is elected Councilmember for a four year term ending November 9, 2009.

 

That Harvey Wedell, having received a sufficient number of votes is elected Councilmember for a four year term ending November 9, 2009.

That Glenn Kivell having received a sufficient number of votes is elected Councilmember for a four year term ending November 9, 2009.

 

That Erin Kopkowski having received a sufficient number of votes is elected Councilmember for a Two year term ending November 12, 2007.

 

CM 11-3-05 – APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION

 

     Motion by Kopkowski, supported by Maida

 

     To accept and approve the Certification of the November 8, 2005 election

 

VOTE:                                                                                      MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

CM 11-4-05 – APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

     Motion by Kivell, supported by Wedell

 

     To approve the agenda as presented

 

VOTE:                                                                                      MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

CITIZEN’S SUGGESTIONS

 

Senator Nancy Cassis stated that she would like to congratulate the new members of the City Council.  She stated that for the new members, she can fully appreciate the opportunities ahead and can appreciate the nervousness and excitement that they must be feeling as she was first sworn in as a Councilmember 20 years ago in the City of Novi.  She stated that she would like them to know that this community is so well served by this body.  This is a growing community with many challenges that you will be facing, but you have the resources, the competency and the talent with Rod as the anchor.  She stated that it is her pleasure, on behalf of the State of Michigan, to congratulate all of the members of Council; those that are still on the Board and those who are new.  Senator Cassis stated that on a sad note, she wanted to acknowledge the fact that South Lyon lost a friend recently; Dorthea Seifert.  She was a grand lady and loved this community.  We will not forget her generosity and kind spirit.

 

 

Ms. Marilyn Morgan of 61391 Dean Drive, stated that she would like to take this time to congratulate each one of the candidates.  She stated that it was a pleasure to campaign with everyone and get to know each one.  She is confident that the new members of Council will do a great job.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

  1. Appointments
    1. Council Mayor Pro Tem

 

Mayor Doyle stated that Councilman Wallace has been serving in the capacity of Mayor Pro Tem.  Councilman Wallace stated he would like to come up with a new person for the position.  He stated that he would like to nominate Harvey Wedell.  He stated that he has been impressed with him during the short time he has served, his credentials speak for themselves, and would like very much to see Harvey in this position.

 

CM 11-5-05 – APPOINTMENT – MAYOR PRO-TEM

 

     Motion by Wallace, supported by Kivell

 

     To appoint Councilman Harvey Wedell as Mayor Pro Tem

 

 

Mayor Doyle stated that the Mayor Pro Tem acts in the capacity of the Mayor, when he is not available, and if the Mayor were to resign, the Mayor Pro Tem would assume the position of Mayor.

 

Attorney Lee stated that the City Charter provides that you only get one opportunity to do this, and that is at this meeting.  Council elects a Mayor Pro Tem and that person serves until the next City election.

 

Councilman Kivell stated that historically, the Mayor Pro Tem has been the person that has been on the City Council the longest.   And, although he knows that Harvey Wedell would be a terrific candidate for the position, he feels that it be more appropriate for Ray Dryer to serve in that position.  Councilman Wallace stated that he would like to point out that Ray Crawford was made Mayor Pro Tem even though he had served a dozen years longer.  Therefore, it is not that big of an issue.

 

VOTE:                                                                                      MOTION NOT CARRIED

 

CM 11-6-05 – APPOINTMENT – MAYOR PRO TEM

 

     Motion by Maida, supported by Kopkowski

 

     To appoint Councilman Ray Dryer as Mayor Pro Tem

 

VOTE:                                                                                      MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

  1. Request to use McHattie Park to sell Christmas Trees – Kiwanis

 

Mr. Phil Weipert of 135 N. Warren representing the Kiwanis Club stated that since Farmer Jack took over the old Showerman’s, they have held their tree sale at McHattie Park.  They would like to begin their sale the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Day.

 

CM 11-7-05 – USE OF MCHATTIE PARK – KIWANIS CLUB

 

     Motion by Kivell, supported by Kopkowski

 

     To approve the use of McHattie Park by the Kiwanis Club for their annual Christmas Tree Sale from

     November 25, 2005 through December 25, 2005

 

VOTE:                                                                                      MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:  None

 

Councilman Dryer stated that he has requested that the City Manager put discussion regarding the property in front of McHattie Park on the agenda for the next meeting with any updates on the negotiations with the developer.   City Manager Cook stated that we have met amongst ourselves on the issue, but have not yet met with the developer.

 

CM 11-8-05 – ADJOURNMENT

 

     Motion by Wallace, supported by Wedell

 

     To adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.

 

 

VOTE:                                                                                      MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

_______________________________                                  ________________________________

John Doyle, Jr., Mayor                                                         Julie C. Zemke, City Clerk/Treasurer