CITY OF WAYNE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, :00 P.M. WAYNE CITY HALL 3355 SOUTH WAYNE ROAD

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1 CITY OF WAYNE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, :00 P.M. WAYNE CITY HALL 3355 SOUTH WAYNE ROAD A regular meeting of the Wayne City Council was held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Wayne City Hall, 3355 South Wayne Road. Mayor Haidous called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Members Present: Mayor Abdul H. Haidous, Mayor Pro Tem Donna M. McEachern, Pamela S. Dobrowolski, Susan M. Rowe, James K. Henley Members Absent: Also Present: Albert M. Damitio Paul F. Bohn, City Attorney; Robert C. English, City Manager; Matthew K. Miller, City Clerk Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 2011, as printed Motion by McEachern, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, bids were requested for Snow Removal; and WHEREAS, six (6) bids were received, opened and publicly read by the City Clerk at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011, in the Council Chambers of City Hall as follows: Frank s Landscaping, Dearborn Heights, MI $ 73, Great Oaks Maintenance, Novi, MI $ 73, Teddy s Lawn & Landscape, Livonia, MI $105, Arch Construction, Canton, MI $145, United Lawnscape, Washington Twp., MI $164, B&B Landscaping, Fenton, MI $212, WHEREAS, the bids were sent to the Department for evaluation and recommendation has been received; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Frank s Landscaping, Dearborn Heights, Michigan in the amount of $73,599.64, be accepted in the best interest of the City subject to a written contract acceptable to both the City and

2 the vendor Motion by Dobrowolski, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a Materials Recovery Facility License for Annapolis Auto Parts, Annapolis Avenue Motion by Dobrowolski, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a Materials Recovery Facility License for Broome Auto Parts, 4322 Walker Street. By consensus of Council, Communication and Reports were received and filed or acted upon as indicated: a. from Bob Muery, Garden City Chief of Police, regarding the Western Wayne Central Dispatch Center b. Flyer concerning the upcoming Day of Remembrance Ceremony which will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., at Goudy Park c. Memo from the Fire Chief regarding the Community Emergency Response Team Program A presentation was made to the City Council by Rep. Kurt Heise as a legislative update. d. Memo from the Parks & Recreation Director concerning upcoming programs e. Memo from the Parks & Recreation Director regarding the State Wayne Theater f. Memo from the City Manager concerning the Government Access Channel Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the continuance of a past practice to permit programs of a political nature to be shown on the Government Access Channel. g. Memo from the City Manager regarding HalloWAYNE Weekend 2011 h. Memo from the City Manager concerning the 2011 Scarecrow Michigan Avenue Show Motion by Dobrowolski, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to permit the display of scarecrows on the streetlights and trees on Michigan Avenue West. I. Flyers from the Library Director regarding upcoming programs

3 j. Memo from the City Engineer/DPW Director and a thank you letter concerning Michele Campbell k. Memo from the City Engineer regarding an auctioned vehicle Motion by McEachern, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve Weed List No Motion by Rowe, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a resolution supporting our participation in a study that would prepare an analysis and implementation plan for the consolidation of the District Courts within the communities of Dearborn Heights, Garden City, Inkster, Wayne and Westland Motion by Dobrowolski, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the listing of 4860 Howe Road with Diane Remer, Keller Williams Realty Motion by Dobrowolski, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the listing of 5206 Woodward, with Gail M. Hodge, Real Estate One-Plymouth Motion by Rowe, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the listing of 5169 Niagara, with Helen Tomlin-Glandon, Century 21 Castelli Motion by Rowe, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the listing of Pierce with Pat Rice, RE/MAX Classic Motion by Rowe, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a resolution for the declaration of accelerated forfeiture of abandoned property Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the sale of City owned property, # & # , to Carlos Davila, Wayne Exchange Inc., Michigan Avenue, in the amount of $15, Motion by McEachern, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a resolution to Wayne County requesting the closure of Wayne Road between Glenwood Road and Ash Street on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the Wayne Memorial Homecoming Parade Motion by McEachern, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously

4 carried, it was resolved to approve a maintenance agreement with Ricoh Americas Corporation, in the amount of $3,888.05, for the Parks & Recreation copier, to be paid from the FY Parks & Recreation Contractual Services Budget Motion by McEachern, seconded by Rowe and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the amendment to the contract with Valet Connections, to permit the use of 300 parking spaces, for an increased amount of $ per month Motion by McEachern, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a request from Canton Township to grant a permit to tap into the sanitary sewer system to the property owner of 3326 Hannan Road Motion by McEachern, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve a request from Canton Township to grant a permit to tap into the sanitary sewer system to the property owner of 3366 Hannan Road Motion by Rowe, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve declaring 4306 Elizabeth a Hazard/Nuisance, on an emergency basis, and assess the charges to the owner of record Motion by Rowe, seconded by McEachern and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve declaring 4523 Woodward a Hazard/Nuisance, on an emergency basis, and assess the charges to the owner of record. Upon the request of Mayor Haidous for comments from persons in the audience on matters not covered by the Council Agenda, the following were expressed: Tony Sanders addressed the City Council about sidewalk conditions. Scott Goci addressed the City Council about an upcoming event at US-12. Ron Roberts addressed the City Council about the upcoming candidate forum. Chris Sanders addressed the City Council about trees on Swanson St. Upon the request of Mayor Haidous for comments from members of the City Council on matters not covered by the Council Agenda, the following were expressed: Councilwoman Dobrowolski is looking forward to the Halloween events coming to town and reminded everyone about the Friends project this Saturday, September 10, Councilwoman Rowe asked that during campaign time everyone respect all signs and literature. Councilman Henley stated that it is great that the community groups are coming

5 together to sponsor events. Mayor Haidous stated he would like to thank everyone involved with these upcoming events Motion by Rowe, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously carried, it was resolved to accept the Consent Calendar without exception as follows: a. Dangerous Buildings Appeal Board Minutes of August 15 b. Building Department Monthly Report for August Motion by Rowe, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously carried, by a roll call vote, it was resolved to recess to a Closed Session at 9:40 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. ROLL CALL AYES: McEachern, Dobrowolski, Rowe, Henley, Haidous NAYS: None ABSENT: Damitio Reconvened in Open Session at 9:50 p.m Motion by Rowe, seconded by Dobrowolski and unanimously carried, it was resolved to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Abdul Al Haidous Mayor Matthew K. Miller City Clerk Abstract published September 15, 2011