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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOVI
 MONDAY, MAY 9, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS-NOVI CIVIC CENTER-45175 W. TEN MILE ROAD
248-347-0460

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL: Mayor Csordas, Mayor Pro Tem Landry, Council Members Capello, Gatt, Lorenzo, Nagy, Paul

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

1. Recognition of Novi High School’s F.I.R.S.T. Intier/Novi Robotics Team 2005 World Champions

2. Building Safety Week, May 9 – 15, 2005

3. Proclamation for National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day, May 14, 2005

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. 2005-2006 Proposed Budget

2. Special Assessment District 173 – Connemara and Galway Water Main Extension

REPORTS:

1. SPECIAL/COMMITTEE

2. CITY MANAGER - In Chief Shaeffer’s absence, I am pleased to report that the first of the Federal drug forfeiture funds (related to the March 18, 2004 drug seizure) totaling $1,332,410.22 have been received.

3. DEPARTMENTAL

4. ATTORNEY

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.

CONSENT AGENDA (Approval/Removals)

MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION – Part I

1. Adoption of 2005 City Millage Rates.

2. Adoption of Budget Resolution for fiscal year 2005-2006.

3. Adoption of Resolution: "A Fiscal Pledge to the Taxpayers".

4. Consideration of Zoning Map Amendment 18.605, request from Singh IV Limited Partnership for Uptown Park to rezone property, approximately 38.62 acres, located in Section 14 south of Twelve Mile Road and west of Meadowbrook Road from OST (Office Service Technology) and RM-1 (Low-Density, Low Rise Multiple Family) to RM-2 (High-Density, Mid-Rise Multiple Family).

5. Recommendation of Consultant Review Committee to develop contract with Plante and Moran for Audit Services for fiscal years ending June 30, 2005 through 2007 with the option to renew for 2008.

6. Recommendation of Consultant Review Committee to develop contract for Engineering Field Services with Spalding DeDecker Associates (two-year term with one-year renewal option).

7. Resolution approving Building Authority Bond Refunding and Refunding Contract (Senior Complex - Meadowbrook Commons).

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.

 

BREAK AT 9:00 PM

 

MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION – Part II

8. Consideration of Ordinance No. 05-148.01, an amendment to the Novi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, relating to digital imaging for "as-built" documentation of private and commercial development. Second Reading

9. Consideration of Ordinance No. 05-173.01, an amendment to the Novi Code of Ordinances Chapter 26.5, relating to requirements for the posting of financial guarantees for site improvements, including guarantees to be posted at the time of acceptance of certain improvements within a project while construction is incomplete. Second Reading

10. Reconsideration of Novi Code of Ordinances No. 05-100.34 to amend Chapter 28, "Signs", relating to non-commercial message signs (Election and Political Signs).

11. Approval to amend Novi Code of Ordinance No. 05-100.35 to amend Chapter 28, "Signs", in order to incorporate regulations relating to window signs, portable signs and non-conforming signs. Second Reading

12. Approval to award the construction contract for the Novi Road/Post Office Access Intersection Signalization project to the low bidder, Florence Cement Company, in the amount of $108,432.45.

13. Approval to award a contract for Design and Construction Engineering Services for 2005 Additional Neighborhood Streets, including Arcadia, Venetian and Center Street, to JCK & Associates, Inc., for a not-to-exceed design fee of $29,195 (including geotechnical costs), and a construction engineering fee equal to a fixed 4.50% of construction cost (estimated to be $31,375) for a total of $60,570.

CONSENT AGENDA REMOVALS FOR COUNCIL ACTION: Consent Agenda items which have been removed for discussion and/or action.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL ISSUES

1. Consider a partnership with Novi Community Schools to provide summer busing for of-age children within the city of Novi to designated Novi locations - Member Capello

2. Council consideration of participation in Wireless Oakland – Member Lorenzo

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.

ADJOURNMENT

CONSENT AGENDA: Background information for Consent Agenda items is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office.

A. Approve Minutes of:

April 16, 2005 – Special Meeting

April 18, 2005 – Regular Meeting

May 2, 2005 – Special Meeting

B. Enter Executive Session immediately following the regular meeting of May 9, 2005 in the Council Annex for the purpose of discussing pending litigation.

C. Approval of request for an Outdoor Gathering Permit from Detroit Telugu Association to hold an outdoor prayer assembly on vacant property located at 26233 Taft Road on May 22, 2005, subject to final inspections.

D. Approval of renewal of Pawnbroker and Precious Items Dealer Licenses requested by Weinstein Jewelers, 41990 Grand River.

E. Approval of final acceptance of the Community Sports Park baseball field project and associated maintenance bond.

F. Approval of Resolution No. 3 for Connemara/Galway Water Main Extension – Special Assessment District Number 173.

G. Approval to award bid for a Generator Maintenance Contract for all municipal facilities and equipment to Gen Power Products, Inc. the low bidder, in the amount of $9,265 (annually).

H. Approval of the Design and Installation - Fire Suppression System contract for the Department of Public Works facility to Guardian Automatic Fire Protection, the low qualified bidder, in the amount of $73,890.

I. Approval of resolution to authorize the purchase of additional service credit by a City employee.

J. Approval of Claims and Accounts – Warrant No. 696 & 696A

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Letter dated April 15, 2005 from David Scherger, regarding increase in traffic since the closure of Meadowbrook Road between Nine and Ten Mile.

2. Letter dated April 28, 2005 from Les Gibson regarding COLA increase for retirees.

 

SCHEDULED MEETINGS - All Regular Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.

MAY

11 – Planning Commission Roundtable Discussion – Activities Room – 6:00 p.m.

11 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

12 – Parks, Recreation and Forestry – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

18 – Library Board – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

23 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

25 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

30 – City Offices Closed

JUNE

6 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

7 – Zoning Board of Appeals – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

8 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

9 – Parks, Recreation and Forestry – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

13 – City Council Interviews – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

15 – Library Board – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

20 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

22 – Planning Commission – 7:30 p.m.

NOTICE: People with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk (248) 347-0456 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

We kindly request that you turn off all cellular phones and pagers while in the Council Chambers. Thank you.