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City of Allen Park

Council Minutes of June 10, 2003

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

 

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the Agenda for June 10, 2003 be approved as amended.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, to remove from the table the approval of the May 13, 2003 Minutes.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Babbage

SUPP0RTED by Rossman

Resolved, to approve the Minutes of May 13, 2003 as clarified by the City Attorney.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that Claims and Accounts in the amount of $959,841.75 be approved for payment.

MOTION ADOPTED, with Tucci abstaining.

 

Mr. Cliff Moorehead, Ford Motor Company Government Relations Manager appeared on behalf of Ford Motor Company to thank the City for working together and offers an invitation to their 100-year celebration.

 

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED Burtka

Resolved, that the Council express their congratulations on Ford Motor Company’s Centennial Celebration through a proclamation.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that the appointment of Don Stacho to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, be tabled.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that Lynette Jordan is appointed to the Downtown Development Authority, with a term of office to expire 12/31/03.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

The Council presented Kathy Cicotte, Building Maintenance a plaque for Employee of the Year.

 

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Babbage

Resolved, that the letter of resignation effective July 3, 2003, from Finance Director Nick Armelagos be accepted with regret and best wishes on his future endeavor.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that the City Administrator begin recruitment for the position of Finance Director.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the Clay Mine Development Agreement be approved subject to review by the City Administrator and approval for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such agreement.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

 

 

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the Impact Fee Agreement for the Proposed Clay Park Development Multi Phased Commercial/Retail Development be approved subject to review by the City Administrator and the signing by the Mayor and City Clerk.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that Pars Ice Cream is approved for a Vendor’s License, subject to all normal caveats.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the application from the Allen Park Democratic Club for an alcohol waiver for the parks be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED, with Burtka abstaining

 

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that Madonna University ’s request to speak at the Council Meeting of June 24, 2003 is approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the Allen Park Junior Football Club be authorized to hold their annual candy sale for eight weeks, beginning on Saturday, August 23, 2003.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that Pink Panther Ice Cream is approved to sell in the City of Allen Park , subject to all normal caveats.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the American Legion Sr. Group be given a waiver for alcohol in the park on July 7, 2003.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the request for a Block Party on Sterling Street be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the Parade Permit for Parks and Recreation Bike Race, to be held on June 21, 2003, be approved with all fees waived.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, to adjourn to Zoning Board of Appeals

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the rear yard setback variance request at 10523 Reeck be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the garage size variance request at 6514 Larme, be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the Special Parking Variance request for the property at 5825 Allen Road be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that the Sign Variance Request at 15114 Southfield Road be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that the request for a distance variance at 15037 Garfield be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, to reconvene as City Council

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Burtka 

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that Michael Manick is appointed to the position of Water/Sewer Foreman, effective June 11, 2003, subject to six-month probationary period.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by

SUPPORTED by

Resolved, that John Mensinger is appointed to the position of Service Garage Foremen subject to six-month probationary period, effective June 11, 2003.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Babbage

Resolved, that Pay Request #6 of the 2002 Sidewalk and Street Repair Program in the amount of $9,523.55 is made to Gaglio Brother Cement.

MOTION ADOPTED

 

 

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, to concur with the City Engineer and begin the bid process for the cleaning, televising and lining sewer work.

MOTION ADOPTED.

 

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the City Council request the DDA to raise the center flag of the display on Southfield .

 

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Babbage

Resovled, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

MOTION ADOPTED

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

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