City of Allen Park

Council Minutes of November 26, 2002

Mayor King called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call showed present Councilpersons Babbage, Bowdell, Burtka, Rossman, Tertzag, Tucci and Mayor King. Also present was City Attorney Kruse and City Administrator Welch.

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, to approve the Agenda for November 26, 2002 as amended.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that the Minutes of November 12, 2002 be approved as corrected.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that Claims and Accounts in the amount of $915,976.47 be approved for payment.

MOTION ADOPTED, with Burtka and Tucci abstaining.

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the request to revise and resubmit the TEA-21 Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Transportation by approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tertzag

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the 1999-2002 Labor Agreement between the City of Allen Park and Local 1410 of International Association of Firefighters be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign such agreement.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the Council concur with the City Administrator and submit a press release regarding the loss of State Shared Revenue.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tertzag

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Whereas, the Governor and legislative leadership of the State of Michigan are making decisions on spending reduction plans that will cut revenue sharing to Michigan communities, and

Whereas, local governments are receiving $120 million (approximately 13%) less than they are entitled to, and with the state’s $500 million shortfall for the fiscal year 2003, chances are very great that more revenue sharing cuts will be made; and

Whereas, local communities budgets have been disproportionately affected; and

Whereas, the City of Allen Park could face severe cuts to basic services that we all take for granted, such as firefighting, rescue service personnel and police protection. Crucial services such as trash pick-up and snow plowing on local streets could be reduced and/or eliminated, and parks and recreation programs could be eliminated as well; and

Whereas, without state funds, local government could be forced to hold millage elections to fill the financial holes, causing property tax increases that most homeowners and local elected officials oppose,

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City of Allen Park strongly urge the Governor and State Legislators to keep revenue sharing at its current level, and to return the funds that have been previously cut.

Be It Further Resolved, that the Governor and State Legislators should be aware of the fact that any additional revenue cuts will severely cripple the ability of Allen Park, and all other local communities throughout the state to provide basic and expected services. This issue of great importance will be decided in Lansing in the next few weeks and the City of Allen Park urges the State Legislature to commit to PUTTING THEIR COMMUNITIES FIRST.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tertzag

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, to accept the Agreement in Concept between the City of Allen Park and the Allen Park Public Schools regarding property exchange.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that approval of the Ballot Language for the proposed Community Center is given and that January 28, 2003 be set as the date of the election for the center and approval of the completion of the construction plans also be given. (See attached)

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that a Council Work Session regarding the 24^th District Court Services be held on December 17, 2002 at 8:30 p.m.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that a Public Hearing be set for December 17, 2002 regarding a variance request at 9921 Pelham Road.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the Council accept and file the Annual Report of the Allen Park Building Authority as presented by Donald Eiden, Chairman.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that Pay Request #4 of the 2002 Sidewalk and Street Repair be paid to Gaglio Brothers Cement in the amount of $14,079.03, with fund to be derived from the following: 202-464-942 $ 9,448.50,592-602-671 $10,516.82,

592-602-673 $ 3,521.82

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tertzag

Resolved, that payment of $64,038.50 be paid to Angelo Iafrate Construction Company for the Final Payment of the 2000 Watermain Program, fund to be derived from budget account #592-601-000.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tertzag

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, to adjourn to Executive Session for purposes of discussing Labor Negotiations and pending litigation.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, to reconvene as City Council.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tertzag

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, to adjourn at 9:17 p.m.

MOTION ADOPTED

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Levon G. King, Mayor Beverly J. Kelley, City Clerk

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