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City of Allen Park
Council Minutes of April 8, 2003
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 Babbage
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, to approve the Agenda for April 8, 2003 as amended.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Burtka
Resolved, that the Minutes of March 24, 2003 be approved as presented.
MOTION ADOPTED, with Tucci abstaining.
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that Claims and Accounts in the amount of $2,598,602.09 be approved for payment.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that permission to hold a Block Party on Andrews be given to Marcie Galka, for the date of May 10, 2003 and in case of inclement weather; May 18, 2003.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Burtka
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, that Francis Curley is approved for a Curbside Pickup License.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that approval is given for a Parade Permit for the Henry Ford Rehab, with all fees waived.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Burtka
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that Koolies Ice Cream is approved for an Ice Cream Vendor license, subject to all normal caveats.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, that the Allen Park VFW be approved to hold their Annual Poppy Sale on May 8, 9 and 10, 2003.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Rossman
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that the request for a Concession Trailer license for the Parks be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission to be heard at their next regular meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Burtka
Resolved, that the City of Allen Park Common Council supports the Allen Park Downtown Development Authority’s intention to apply for the "Blueprints for Michigan Downtowns 2003" grant.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City of Allen Park understands that the matching funds be derived from the Downtown Development Authority General Fund.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, that the bid for the Community Center General Obligation Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2003 be awarded to Morgan Stanley Dean Whitter, Inc.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Whereas, the media and public often seek statements on City matters from various officials within the City; and
Whereas, the official contacted may not have all of the information to fully respond to the inquiries; and
Whereas, with multiple sources of contact, it is impossible for the City Administrator to know who has provided information to the media or public or what information has been furnished; and
Whereas, the City can provide better response to inquiries if the central source of information and coordination so as to provide a uniform response consistent with City Policies; and
Whereas, the City Council is the only public authority that can establish official City Policy; therefore
Be It Resolved, that all Appointed Officials and Department Heads clear all publicity statements, either written or oral, concerning City Policies, lawsuits or City matters, which affect or involve a large segment of the general public, with the City Administrator, or in his absence, the Assistant City Administrator, prior to releasing or making any statement or comment.
Be It Further Resolved, that this shall not prohibit an Appointed Official or Department Head from furnishing information to the media or public which is strictly procedural in nature.
MOTION ADOPTED
City Administrator Welch gave an update of the 2002-03 and 2003-04 City Budget. Mr. Welch also informed the Council that bids for the Community Center will soon be awarded and that ground breaking should take place in May.
MOTION by Rossman
SUPPORTED by Burtka
Resolved, to concur with the City Administrator, City Attorney and City Engineer to prepare for the sale of city owned Arno Street property, at the current market rate.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved to adjourn to Zoning Board of Appeals.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Rossman
SUPPORTED by Burtka
Resolved, to approve the Special Parking Permit for the property located at 6742 Park Avenue.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Yeas: Tucci, Bowdell, Burtka, Babbage, Rossman, Tertzag, King
Nays: None
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, to remove from the Table, the variance request at 14592 Warwick.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Babbage
Resolved, to deny the variance request at 14592 Warwick.
MOTION ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, to remove from the Table the variance request at 6560 Allen Road.
MOTION ADOPTED, with Tucci abstaining.
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, to reconvene as City Council.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
MOTION ADOPTED