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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOVI

MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2000, AT 7:30 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS-NOVI CIVIC CENTER-45175 W. TEN MILE ROAD

248-347-0460

 A G E N D A

  1. CALL TO ORDER:
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
  3. ROLL CALL: Mayor Clark, Mayor ProTem Lorenzo, Council Members Bononi, Crawford, Csordas, DeRoche and Kramer
  4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
  5. SPECIAL REPORTS:
  6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
  7. PRESENTATIONS:

Appreciation Plaques to Elinor Holland–Beautification Commission, Kim Thomas Capello and Andrew Mutch-Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee, and Roger Jaussi and Timothy L. Senter-Community Clubs of Novi

  1. PUBLIC HEARING:

Proposed vacation of Erma Street from Novi Road westerly to terminus

  1. REPORTS:

CITY MANAGER

Introduction of Community Relations Manager – Maureen Malone

Introduction of Assistant Treasurer – Bev Valente

Introduction of Human Resources Director – Tia Gronlund-Fox

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ATTORNEY

  1. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
  2. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval/Removals)
  3. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ISSUES:

Discussion of scheduling a Council Meeting for every Monday Night-Mayor Clark

Proposal for Study of Stormwater Drainage Improvement in the Lakes Area-Member Kramer

Discussion of Novi High School 10 Mile Road Entrance-Member Bononi

Twelve Mile Road Update-Member Csordas

Arbor/CVS Warehouse Operation – Mayor Pro Tem Lorenzo

  1. MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION – Part I

Request for appeal of denial of Land Division Application – Parcel 50-22-32-200-021, Jack and Susan Couzens-property located on the south side of 9 Mile Road, west of Beck Road.

Approval to terminate Nine Mile Road Bicycle Path Project.

Adoption of Resolution vacating Erma Street from Novi Road westerly to terminus.

Request for approval of variance from Design & Construction Standards -paving of secondary access for Beck North Corporate Park

Adoption of a Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing on June 19, 2000 for the Establishment of an Industrial Development District (Textron Automotive Co. Tax Abatement Application)

Adopt a Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing on June 19, 2000 for the issuance of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (Textron Automotive Co. Tax Abatement Application)

  1. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
  2. BREAK AT 9:30 PM
  3. MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION – Part II

Adoption of Zoning Map Amendment 18.592B (Jaguar)-Proposed rezoning from Office Service District (OS-2) to General Business District (B-3) or any other appropriate zoning district of 3.9 acres in Section 24, located north of Ten Mile and west of Haggerty Roads

Consideration of Request to Vacate a portion of Maudlin Street adjacent to Lots 49, 50, 51 of Idlemere Park Subdivision with authorization for staff and consultant to review and prepare vacating Resolution.

Introduction of Resolution vacating a portion of Elm Court and setting a Public Hearing for July 10, 2000

Introduction of Thornton Creek Elementary School Tornado Siren Site and scheduling of a Public Hearing for June 19, 2000.

Adoption of Ordinance No. 18.161-To amend subpart 2503.2E(2) of Ordinance No. 97-18, as amended, the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance, to revise the height limitations pertaining to roof top appurtenances – 1st & 2nd Reading & Adoption.

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2000-163-to add Article V to Chapter 25 of the Novi Code of Ordinances to create a City of Novi Ice Arena Committee and proposed Resolution to appoint members to an Ice Arena Committee – 1st Reading

Adoption of Resolution creating Civic Center Complex Task Force

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

  1. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
  2. ADJOURNMENT:

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

Approve Minutes of:

May 1, 2000, Regular Meeting

May 8, 2000, Special Meeting

May 15, 2000, Regular Meeting

Schedule Executive Session for:

June 19, 2000 immediately following the meeting for the purpose of discussing pending litigation.

Request for approval of License Agreement between the City of Novi and Barclay Estates Homeowners Association for Subdivision Entryway Signs- Barclay Estates Subdivision

Approval of Traffic Control Orders 00-46 and 00-47 for installation of Stop Signs at Galway Drive at Foothills Court and on Foothills Court at Galway in the North Hills Estates Subdivision

Approval of Road Commission for Oakland County Agreement for Nine Mile/Haggerty Road Traffic Signal Modernization to four-way left turn phasing signals.

Approval of Resolution requesting that Rep. Sue Rocca, Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Reform forthwith schedule House Bills 4834 and 4835 for hearing.

Approval of Resolution adopting 2.3% pass-through water rate increases for all bills rendered after July 1, 2000.

Approval of Change Order No. 1 to 1999-2000 Bituminous Paving Improvements Program contract in the amount of $728,883.00 for the Expanded Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Program

Approval of Change Order No. 1 to 1999-2000 Concrete Paving Improvements Program contract in the amount of $286,776.00 for the Expanded Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Program.

Approval of East Lake Drive Rehabilitation and Water Main Extension Project and authorization to solicit construction proposals.

Award bid for Walk-Behind Concrete Saw to Cougar Sales and Rental, Inc, the low bidder in the amount of $7,562. (DPW)

Approval to purchase one (1) Hostage Negotiator Telephone from Rescue Phone, a sole source vendor, in the amount of $5,500 (Police Department)

Award bid for Excavator and Trailer to Bobcat of Detroit, the low bidder, in the amount of $39,325. (DPW)

Approval of Fiscal Year-End budget amendment No. 2000-9

Approve Claims and Accounts: Warrant No. 573

COMMUNICATIONS:

Letter from James A. Williams representing Kassab Investment Co/Lakeview Market, Re: Opposition to vacation of Erma Street.

Letter from Michigan Municipal League, Re: Bylaws governing submission of Resolutions at Annual Convention

Letter from Michigan Metro-Girl Scout Council, Re: Thank you for providing space in the Novi Civic Center for Girl Scout Training Courses.

Letter from Jeannie Anderson, Re: Landscaping on 12 Mile Road between Meadowbrook and Haggerty.

Letter from Dennis Watson to Mayor & Council, Re: Main Street Sewer, MDEQ Administrative Consent Order.

Letter from JCK & Associates dated May 17, 2000 providing an update on Village Oaks lake dredging.

Letter from Charrington Green Subdivision thanking Chris Pargoff, City Forester.

Memorandum from Chris Pargoff, Re: Update on Vistas tree planting.

Letter from JCK & Associates transmitting DPW Closure Report

Quail Ridge Update from JCK & Associates

Response to Member Bononi e-mail, Re: "Items of Interest" Stormwater Committee & Food Service Establishments.

Operational Environmental Audit.

Petition from Olde Orchard Subdivision residents requesting Council deny rezoning 3.9 acre parcel from OS-2 to B-3 at 10 Mile and Haggerty

Letter from Jim Korte regarding Vacating Erma Street – Commercial Portion

Letter from Jim Korte regarding Austin-Erma Greater Area

Galway Stop Sign – Response forms

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

JUNE

5- City Council

6- Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

12-City Council Board/Commission Interviews

12- Library Board

13-Cable Access Committee

13-Beautification Commission

14-Community Clubs

15-Ordinance Review Committee

15-Economic Development Corporation

15-Historical Commission

19-City Council

21-Planning Commission

7-Novi Youth Assistance