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City of Allen Park
Council Minutes of May 13, 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 Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Burtka
Resolved, that the Agenda for May 13, 2003 be approved as amended.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Burtka
Resolved, that the Minutes of April 22, 2003 be approved as presented.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tucci
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on May 7, 2003 be approved as presented.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that Claims and Accounts in the amount of $2,231,261.13 be approved for payment.
MOTION ADOPTED
Police Chief Kenneth Dobson presented the following citations:
Inspector Dale Covert Life Saving Award
Det. Sergeant Jonathon Mathis Meritorious Service
Det. Larry Jones Professional Excellence
Sergeant David Williams Professional Excellence
Sergeant Kenneth Zalenski Unit Citation
Corporal Karen Davis Professional Excellence
Corporal Raymond Politz Meritorious Service & Unit Citation
Officer Daniele Cerroni Unit Citation
Officer Christopher Egan Meritorious Service Citation
Officer Vincent Genaw Unit Citation
Officer Christopher Granica Meritorious Service Citation
Officer Kevin Harris Chiefs & Meritorious Service Citations
Officer Michael Hillock Unit Citation
Officer Daniel Mack Officer of the Year
Officer Jeffery Miller Meritorious Service Citation
Officer Jeffery Rimer Meritorious Service Citation
Officer Steven Samborski Bravery Award
Mayor King passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem Tertzag
SUBSTITUTE MOTION by Tucci
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that the City Council shall meet with the City Administrator within 10 days in a workshop session to find the least destructive way to have a balanced budget without depleting fund equity.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, that approval is given to renew the Michigan Municipal League membership for the period July 1, 2003 June 30, 2004 at a cost of $8,524.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tucci
SUPPORTED by Tertzag
Resolved, to approve the Neighborhood Outreach Program as suggested by Councilman Tucci.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, to approve the Parade Permit application from the VFW for the Memorial Day Parade, with all normal fees to be waived.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, to approve the application for a Fireworks Display from the Inter-City Baptist Church, subject to all normal caveats.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Rossman
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, to approve the request for St. Frances Cabrini Parish to hold their Annual Festival on church property.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that the request from the Elks Lodge for a waiver to have alcohol in the park, be approved.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, that Phase I (Community Center Construction) and Phase 1A (Locker Room Renovations) be awarded to McCarthy Smith, Inc. with each of their recommended subcontractors for a total amount of $4,441,785.27.
Be It Further Resolved that all Contractors/Subcontractors be paid at "prevailing wage".
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Rossman
SUPPORTED by Burtka
Resolved, that the Goals and Objectives and City Mission/Vision statements, as presented by the City Administrator, be approved.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tucci
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, that the Asbestos Abatement for the Department of Parks and Recreation Central Offices and Civic Hall be awarded to Dependent Environmental Services for a total amount of $29,620.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Burtka
Resolved, that Health Air, Inc. is hired to oversee the asbestos abatement for Department of Parks and Recreation Civic Hall and Central Offices at a cost of $5,660.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that eligible Administrative and Appointed Employees for the City of Allen Park be afforded the Retirement Incentive Proposal recently approved for all AFSCME, Local 1171 employees, specifically, the pension formula of 2.9% and 53 years of age, for those employees who retire prior to June 30, 2003.
MOTIONAL ADOPTED
At 8:00 p.m. a Public Hearing was held in regards to the 2003-04 City Budget.
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that Pay Request #5 of the 2002 Sidewalk and Street Repair Program is paid to Gaglio Brothers Cement in the amount of $48,975.75 with funds to be derived as follows:
592-602-673 = $45,547.45 592-602-671 = $3,428.30
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, that in concurrence with the City Engineer authorization is given to the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a utility easement with the City of Southgate.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that approval is given for the Director of Public Service to attend the State APWA Convention, at no cost to the city.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that the Purchasing Director be authorized to seek bids for the janitorial service at the Library.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Burtka
SUPPORTED by Rossman
Resolved, that the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to apply for placement of advertising on the State Right-of-Way for the Midwest Mineralogical Society Gem Show.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Babbage
Resolved, to concur with the Building Maintenance Supervisor and accept the proposal from Ostlund Plumbing and Heating, Inc. for the Female Locker Room Renovation.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Babbage
Resolved, to give permission to build on the Easement at 15285 Markese, subject to all normal caveats.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tucci
SUPPORTED by Burtka
Resolved, to give permission to build on the Easement at 6806 Kolb, subject to all normal caveats.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that a Public Hearing on June 10, 2003 for variance request at:
1. 10523 Reeck 2. 6514 Larme 3. 5825 Allen Road
4. 15114 Southfield 5. 15037 Garfield
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
MOTION
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Levon G. King, Mayor Beverly J. Kelley, City Clerk