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City of Allen Park
Minutes of July 8, 2003
Mayor King called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call showed present Councilpersons Babbage, Bowdell, Tertzag, Tucci and Mayor King. Excused were Councilpersons Burtka and Rossman. Also present was City Attorney Kruse and City Administrator Welch.
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that the Agenda for July 8, 2003 be approved as amended.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that the Minutes of June 24, 2003 be approved as presented.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that Claims and Accounts in the amount of $1,508,927.72 be approved for payment.
MOTION ADOPTED
Councilman Tertzag gave a report from the Administrative Committee.
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that the following appointments be made to the Downtown Development Authority:
Kip Horvath – term of office to expire 12/30/03
Gail Boomer – term of office to expire 12/31/05
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Whereas, the operating budget for the City of Allen Park is adopted on a department or activity basis; and
Whereas, it appears necessary to revise FY2002-03 expenditure authority in the certain funds and activities;
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the General Fund Budget be amended as follows:
Additional use of Funds:
City Administrator $ 2,000.00
City Hall $ 20,000.00
Fire $ 2,000.00
Public Service $ 100,000.00
Parks & Recreation $ 62,000.00
City Commissions $ 27,000.00
Insurance $ 35,000.00
TOTAL $248,000.00
Source of Funds:
Contingencies $ 186,000.00
Parks & Recreation $ 62,000.00 (revenue)
TOTAL $248,000.00
Be It Further Resolved, that the Local MVH Fund Budget be amended as follows:
Additional use of Funds:
Expenditures $ 50,000.00
Source of Funds:
Contingencies – General Fund
$ 50,000.00
TOTAL $ 50,000.00
Be It Further Resolved, that the Downriver Sewage Fund Budget be amended as follows:
Additional use of Funds:
Expenditures $ 17,000.00
Source of Funds:
Water & Sewer Expenditures
(Professional Serv.) $ 17,000.00
TOTAL $ 17,000.00
Be It Further Resolved, that the Capital Improvement Fund Budget be amended as follows:
Additional use of Funds:
Expenditures $ 30,000.00
Source of Funds:
Contingencies GF $ 30,000.00
TOTAL $30,000.00
Be It Further Resolved, that the Employee Sick Bank Fund be amended as follows:
Additional use of Funds:
Expenditures $ 198,000.00
Source of Funds:
Contingencies – GF $ 198,000.00
TOTAL $198,000.00
Be It Further Resolved, that the 2003 Community Center Construction Fund be established as follows:
Revenues (bond proceeds) $ 4,875.000.00
Expenditures
Construction $ 439,500.00
Bond Issuance Cost $ 60,000.00
Miscellaneous $ 500.00
TOTAL $500,000.00
MOTION ADOPTED
Ms. Dianne Faris of Madonna University spoke regarding the new location of the University and invited all to attend an open house.
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Babbage
Resolved, that Muriel Thiesen is approved to have alcohol in the park for a three family reunion.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that Scalici’s Lounge is approved for outdoor sales of beer and wine during the Annual Street Fair.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that permission is given for a Block Party on Russell Street.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that Joey Kozuh is given approval to perform an Eagle Scout Project at Champaign Park (painting of the backstop) with supplies provided by the Parks and Recreation Department.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that David Babbage is designated as the City of Allen Park Representative and Levon King as Alternate to the MML Conference.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Babbage
Resolved, that the Red Fawn be approved to sell beer and wine outdoors at the Annual Street Fair.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that approval be given for a lot split at 10906 Kolb – Parcel Nos. 300-028-01-0303-002; 30-028-01-0305-000; 30-028-01-0306-000; 30-028-01-0307-000 Allen Park Business Sub.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that approval is given for a lot split of parcel no. 30-008-02-0010-001 of Weber Heights Subdivision.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, to concur with the City Assessor to revise the fees for processing lot splits the new amount to be:
Fee for lot splits - $30.00 for each new parcel
Additional fee of $60.00 for requests submitted between November 1 and March 1 to cover Wayne County Surcharge.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, to concur with Wayne County regarding the financial agreement between the Allen Park and Melvindale Libraries.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, to concur with the Administrator and have monthly reports regarding Workers Compensation experience related items.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tertzag
Resolved, to concur with the City Administrator and proceed with the bidding process for consolidation of City Hall offices;
MOTION ADOPTED
Mr. Welch gave the Council an update on State Shared Revenue.
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, that Public Service Director Gahry is permitted to attend the Michigan Public Service Institute July 30 – August 1, 2003.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Bowdell
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, that the 2002 Sidewalk and Street Repair Program Pay Request #7 in the amount of $9,262.12 be paid to Gaglio Brothers Cement as final payment, with funds to be derived from Acct. #5992-602-673.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Babbage
Resolved, to set Public Hearing on August 12, 2003 for variance request at:
15050 Southfield Road
14705 Wick
7200 Allen Road
8039 Park Avenue
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, to refer to the Council Legal Affairs Committee the issue of distance variances changes from 15ft. to 10ft.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Tertzag
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations with Police Lts, & Sgts. And Firefighters Union.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Yeas: Tucci, Bowdell, Babbage, Tertzag, King
Nays: None
Absent: Burtka, Rossman
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Tucci
Resolved, to reconvene as City Council.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Bowdell
Resolved, to approve Executive Session minutes of June 24, 2003.
MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION by Babbage
SUPPORTED by Tertzag
Resolved, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
MOTION ADOPTED
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Levon G. King, Mayor Beverly J. Kelley, City Clerk