City of Allen Park

Council Minutes of August 12, 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. Also present was City Attorney Kruse and City Administrator Welch. Excused was Mayor King.

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the Agenda for August 12, 2003 be approved as amended.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the Minutes for July 22, 2003 be approved as presented.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that Claims and Accounts in the amount of $3,997,637.92 be approved for payment.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that Milan Marcis be appointed to the classified position of Sign Fabricator assigned to the Department of Public Service, effective August 13, 2003, pending six (6) month probationary period.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that Timothy Yurko be appointed to the classified position of Meter Mechanic/Repair assigned to the Water/Sewer Department, effective August 13, 2003, pending six (6) month probationary period.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that William Gatesy Jr. be appointed to the classified position of Station Operator II assigned to the Water/Sewer Department, effective August 13, 2003, pending six (6) month probationary period.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that Curt Jordan be appointed to the classified position of Heavy Equipment Operator assigned to the Department of Public Service, effective August 13, 2003, pending six (6) month probationary period.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the report on the Greenway Links be accepted and filed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Appreciation Awards were presented to Life Scouts Nick Brewer, Joey Kozuh and Derek Tamsen for their community involvement and service.

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that approval is given for Block Parties on Markese, Shenandoah, Luana, Markese and Becker.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the request from Theresa Styles for alcohol in the park, be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the request from the American Legion, Post 409, for alcohol in the park, be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that the request from the Allen Park Kiwanis Club to hold their Annual Peanut Sale, be approved.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, to concur with the City Assessor and grant the property split of Parcel No. 30-024-02-0201-002 30-024-02-0207-001; 30-024-02-0207-002 Arno Gardens Sub.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, that a Public Hearing be held on August 26, 2003 for the purpose of receiving comments or suggestions regarding the reprogramming of the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Funds.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that approval be given to accept and have the Mayor and City Clerk sign the agreement between the City of Allen Park and the Allen Park Public Schools to sell and transfer real estate. Approval is also given to seek bids for replacement of black top.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, approve the agreement for Creation of Ecorse Creek Inter-Municipality Committee, and to appoint Attorney Kenneth Kruse as delegate and City Engineer John Kozuh as alternate.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Burtka

Resolved, to refer the proposed Public Act 61 to the Council Legal Affairs Committee.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that approval is given for a Parade Permit for the Christmas Parade.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk sign the agreement with e.locallink.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Tucci

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the Indoor Quality Assessment be accepted and filed.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that Community Center payment #2 in the amount of $192,790.61 is paid to McCarthy & Smith.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, that approval is given for participation in the Rouge River Watershed Local Management Assembly and designate City Administrator Kevin Welch as delegate and City Engineer John Kozuh as alternate.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, that the Council concur with the Administrator regarding Health Insurance (spouse/employees).

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, to authorize the Administrator to seek financing alternatives for the possible leasing of a city hall/police department.

MOTION ADOPTED

Mr. Welch informed the Council of the status of the Public Safety Commissions resolutions regarding Police and Fire vehicles.

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Babbage

Resolved, to instruct the City Attorney to submit a letter in regards to the Gleason Construction Company regarding the Watermain Project.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, to adjourn to Zoning Board of Appeals.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, to approve the distance variance for the property at 8039 Park Avenue.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, to approve the distance variance for the property at 14705 Wick.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, to approve the setback variance for the property at 7200 Allen Road.

MOTION ADOPTED

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MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Babbage

Resolved, to approve the signage variance for the property at 15050 Southfield Road.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, to reconvene as Council.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION y Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, to approve the change orders for the 2003 Watermain Project.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Burtka

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the lease of two (2) motorcycles for the Police Department be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such lease. (Funds derived from Account 101-305-943.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, to set a Public Hearing for a variance request at 6744 Kolb.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, that the September 9, 2003 Council Meeting be rescheduled to Monday, September 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. due to the Election.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Rossman

SUPPORTED by Tucci

Resolved, to adjourn to Executive Session for the possible purchase of property and potential lawsuit.

MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION by Babbage

SUPPORTED by Bowdell

Resolved, to purchase property from Wayne County.

MOTION ADOPTED, with Bowdell abstaining.

MOTION by Bowdell

SUPPORTED by Rossman

Resolved, to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 p.m.

MOTION ADOPTED

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