ROLL CALL: Mayor Landry, Mayor Pro Tem Capello, Council Members Gatt, Margolis, Mutch, Nagy, Paul

1. SPECIAL/COMMITTEE

2. CITY MANAGER

3. DEPARTMENTAL – Plaques to Fall For Novi Sponsors:
Intier Automotive Seating
Varsity Lincoln Mercury
City Center Plaza LP
Novi Pavilion LP
Keford Collision and Towing
Chase Bank
TelCom Credit Union

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 REMOVALS AND APPROVALS (See items A-K) All items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered at the end of the normal Agenda.

1. Consideration of request from Taste of Bangkok Cuisine, Inc. requesting a new dance-entertainment permit, on a 2007 Class C licensed business, located at 43317 Grand River, Novi, Michigan, 48375, Oakland County.
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2. Consideration and adoption of Green Building policies and resolutions.
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3. Consideration of proposed vacation of Karevich Drive and review and comments on submitted landscape plan, and subject to future finalization of a conveyance document.
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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.

4. Consideration of the Proposed First Amendment to SDO Agreement with Hummer of Novi, located at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Meadowbrook Road, to allow the parking of non-Hummer used vehicles under certain conditions and in certain locations.
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5. Consideration of Ordinance No. 07-124.18, an amendment to the Novi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11 (Design and Construction Standards) and Ordinance Nos. 07-106.04 and 07-168.01, Chapter 12 (Drainage and Flood Damage Prevention), to add low impact development requirements for stormwater management systems; and consideration of resolution authorizing the City Engineer to prepare, approve and maintain the contents of an Engineering Design Manual that will contain detailed specifications regarding stormwater management systems. Second Reading
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Click for Engineering Design Manual 8MB).

7. Approval of Resolution to authorize Budget Amendment #2008-1.
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8. Approval to purchase a Dump Truck – International 7400 4 x 2 S.B.A. from Tri-County International Trucks, Inc., in the amount of $159,239.00.
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9. Approval to purchase the necessary hardware through the Michigan Master Computing Contract (MMCC) for a not to exceed sum of $67,105, and the Visionhawk software through IPT utilizing their Federal GSA contract (GS-07F-9906H) at the contract price of $189,753 for the implementation of the digital in-car camera system for a total of $256,858 using Federal Drug Asset Forfeiture Funds.
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CONSENT AGENDA REMOVALS FOR COUNCIL ACTION: Consent Agenda items which have been removed for discussion and/or action.

1. Residential Development Options – Member Mutch
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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: Background information for Consent Agenda items is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office.

A. Approve Minutes of:

1. September 10, 2007 – Regular meeting
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B. Approval to award the contract for Network Services to VisiCom Services, Inc. in the amount of $65,940 per year for a two year period with the option of a third year effective October 1, 2007.
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C. Approval to award the Fall 2007 Tree Planting Bid to Panoramic Landscaping of Novi, the lowest bidder, in the amount of $67,890.
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D. Approval of resolution to increase land donation value (from $160,000 to $201,400) to the City of Novi by Heritage Shoppes, LLC for the previously approved Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant application.
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E. Approval to Purchase Rugged Laptop Computers, Related Hardware and Fire Inspection Software from the Oakland County Cooperative Purchasing Program, CDW-G and Trademaster/Mobile eyes for a total of $95,368 using the Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a shared Federal 90% and the City 10% totaling $84,006.
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F. Approval of the Right of Access to Maintain Private Sanitary Sewer System Agreement as part of the privately funded sanitary sewer extension for 20755 Club Lane (parcel 50-22-36-376-025).
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G. Approval to award snow removal contract by Absolute Outdoor Services for service at Meadowbrook Commons, as recommended by Keystone Management Group, in the amount of $21,850.
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H. Approval of road lane closures on Main and Market Streets for the International Festival to be held on Saturday, October 6th from approximately 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
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I. Approval to award bid to Irwin Seating Company, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $25,700; for replacement of audience Council Chamber seating.
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J. Approval to purchase a One Ton Dump Truck from Varsity Ford in the amount of $53,365.00.
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K. Approval of Claims and Accounts – Warrant No. 753
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SCHEDULED MEETINGS - All Regular Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.

26 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

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

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

10 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

11 – Parks, Recreation & Forestry – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

24 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

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