City of Allen Park

Council Minutes of June 24, 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, City Administrator Welch and Anthony Rinna.

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, to approve the Agenda for June 24, 2003 as amended.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the Minutes of June 10, 2003 be approved as presented.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that Claims and Accounts in the amount of $6,843,751.61 be approved for payment.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the Council approved and sign the letter of support for the Veterans Memorial at the Veterans Hospital site.

MOTION ADOPTED

The Mayor presented the following retiring city employees with a plaque for their years of service:

1. John Atanosian, HEO - Public Service Dept.

2. Donna Ayrhart, Senior Citizen Specialist

3. William Bernard, Station Operator II – Water Dept.

4. Walter Fifer, Foreman – Water Dept.

5. Edwin Ripke, Sign Fabricator – Public Service Dept.

6. James Riviera, Corporal – Police Department

7. Leonard Trionfi, Foreman – Service Garage

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that Doris Richards be given a certificate of appreciation for her retirement from the Allen Park Schools and her service to the community.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that a fee of $10.00 be approved for the processing of ID badges for solicitors, canvassers, etc.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, to concur with the City Administrator to secure the services of Bidnet for electronic web based purchasing and approval for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such agreement.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Tertzag

Whereas, the home at 14585 Horger, Allen Park has been condemned by the City as a health hazard; and

Whereas, the owners hired a contractor to excavate the backyard sewer line; and

Whereas, the contractor excavated a hole to about 10’ deep and damaged the City’s main sewer line; and

Whereas, about 6’ of city sewer line was damaged, and the city had to make emergency repairs to the main and also repaired the lead from the house to the main; and

Whereas, the City had completed all repairs at taxpayer expense,

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that all costs for the repairs, removal of the contaminated soil, attorney costs and fees, and any other cost become a lien against the property until these costs have been repaid to the City of Allen Park,

Be It Further Resolved, that the contractor be investigated to determine if a permit was pulled before he started work that caused substantial damage to city property, if no permit was pulled or if Miss Dig was not called prior to digging, negligence was pres3nt by the contractor and proper fines will be levied against the contractor and/or the owner of the premises as determined by the City Attorney.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that the St. Frances Cabrini Dance Team be permitted to hold a “bottle drive” on June 27,2003 and that all fees are to be waived.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that Lisa Paluch be permitted an alcohol waiver for Champaign Park on August 2, 2003.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that a vendor license be issued to Ali Aboutaam for an ice cream truck, pending all inspections and fees.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the Allen Park Festivities be authorized for outdoor sales of beer and wine during the Street Fair.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that permission is given for a Block Party on Luana.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that permission is given for a Block Party on Robinson Street.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the Council adjourn to Zoning Board of Appeals.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tertzag

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that the privacy fence variance for the property at 16167 Regina be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Tertzag

Resolved, that the rear yard variance for the property at 9330 Reeck be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tertzag

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, to reconvene as City Council.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that Nick Armelagos be retained, as Finance Department consultant on his current hourly rate on an as needed basis not to exceed thirty (30) hours.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the Mayor and Council approve Anthony Rinna to serve s interim Finance Director for the City of Allen Park and be paid the same hourly rate as the current Finance Director for the duration of the interim position.

Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to delegate the current responsibilities of Mr. Rinna as detailed in his memo of June 23, 2003 with no additional compensation.

Further, this change will begin July 3, 2003.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the bid for the Library Sprinkler System be awarded to Absolute Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. at a cost of $9,800 to be taken from account #101-738-931.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that a Public Hearing be held on July 22, 2003 for a petition to vacate the alley on Larme between Anne and Hanover.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that request to build on the easement at 15029 White, be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that a Public Hearing be held on July 22, 2003 for a variance request at 15905 Wick.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tertzag

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Fire Negotiations and Fire Litigation.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, to reconvene the Regular Meeting.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tertzag

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, to approve the Executive Session minutes for May 7, 2003 and May 27, 2003.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

MOTION ADOPTED

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