CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING NO. 2007-11 - MARCH 6, 2007

WAYNE CITY HALL

3355 SOUTH WAYNE ROAD

8:00 P.M.

A regular meeting of the Wayne City Council was held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. at Wayne City Hall, 3355 South Wayne Road.

Mayor Haidous called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. and led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Members Present: Mayor Abdul Haidous, Mayor Pro Tem Pamela Dobrowolski, Thomas H. Kelly, Albert M. Damitio, Beverly Shackelford, Susan M. Rowe

Members Absent: Donna M. McEachern, excused (personal business)

Also Present: Richard S. Clark, City Attorney; John J. Zech, City Manager; Mary E. Carney, City Clerk

carried, it was resolved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 19, 2007, as printed.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, bids were requested for the purchase and installation of carpeting in the large meeting room and foyer of the Library; and

WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received, opened and publicly read by the Deputy City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2007, in the Council Chamber of City Hall as follows:

Independent Carpet One, Westland, MI $10,109.00

Master Craft Carpet Service, Redford, MI $13,985.00

WHEREAS, the bids were sent to the Department for evaluation and recommendation has been received;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Independent Carpet One in the amount $10,109.00, to be paid from the Downtown Development Authority Budget, be accepted in the best interest of the City.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, bids were requested for playground equipment at Rotary Park II; and

WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received, opened and publicly read by the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2007, in the Council Chamber of City Hall as follows:

Engan-Tooley-Doyle & Associates, Okemos MI $12,133.00

Game Time, Inc., Fort Payne AL $13,480.00

Jack Golden Associates, Inc., East Pointe, MI $13,582.00

Play Environments, Inc., Holland, MI $14,700.00

Jennings of Michigan, Metamora, MI $17,490.00

WHEREAS, the bids were sent to the Department for evaluation and recommendation has been received;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Engan-Tooley-Doyle & Associates, in the amount of $12,133.00, to be paid from the Community Development Block Grant Program Budget, be accepted in the best interest of the City.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, bids were requested for two signs at Rotary Park II; and

WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received, opened and publicly read by the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2007, in the Council Chamber of City Hall as follows:

Cal Sign Company, Wayne, MI $3,190.00

WHEREAS, the bid was sent to the Department for evaluation and recommendation has been received;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the only and lowest bid submitted by Cal Sign Company in the amount of $3,190.00, to be paid from the Community Development Block Grant Program Budget, be accepted in the best interest of the City.

Upon the request of Mayor Haidous for comments from persons in the audience on matters not covered by the Council Agenda, the following were expressed:

John Ratcliff, owner of Lia & TJ’s bakery, voiced his concern and that of his fellow business owners, regarding the road closures along the Michigan Avenue construction. He stated that the construction has had more of a negative impact than anticipated. He stated that if some of the side streets were open when work was being performed in other areas, it might help the businesses. He further stated that he has appealed to officials from Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and been unsuccessful in finding a resolution to the problem.

City Manager Zech stated that the staff, representatives from MDOT and representatives from the contractor did have a meeting regarding various issues and problems.

Mr. Ratcliff stated he would appreciate any support that can be given to help the businesses through the re-construction.

Nancy Pride stated she was concerned with the action taken by the Council at a recent meeting regarding the non-renewal of the liquor license at Club Xtreme. Mayor Haidous and City Attorney Clark informed her that the only action taken by the Council was to send a recommendation to the Liquor Control Commission stating the Council was against the renewal of the license.

By consensus of Council, Communications and Reports were received and filed or acted upon as indicated:

a. Letter from Mary F. Vangieson, Resource Recovery Coordinator, Land Resource Management Division, regarding a Wayne County sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, which will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sumpter Township Department of Public Services Facility, 23501 Sumpter Road

b. Memo from the Assistant City Manager and a letter from John Rosenow, President, National Arbor Day Foundation, concerning the City being named as a 2006 Tree City USA City and a 2006 Growth Award Recipient

c. Memo from the Chief of Police and a thank you letter regarding Officers Alan Maciag and Matthew Spunar

d. Memo from the Assistant Director of the Parks & Recreation Department concerning the 5^th Annual Art and Silent Auction hosted by the Wayne Rotary Club and the Parks & Recreation Department, which will be held on Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Community Center at 6:00 p.m.

e. Memo from the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department regarding upcoming Spring Programs

f. Memo from the Assistant Director of the Parks & Recreation Department concerning the 2007 Mardi Gras, which was held on Saturday, February 17, 2007, at the Community Center

g. Memo from the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department regarding the Harold & Pat Bower and Jack Demmer Scholarships

h. Memo from the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department concerning upcoming Health & Wellness Programs

I. Memo from the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department regarding upcoming programs at the Senior Activity Center

j. Memo from the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department concerning the James J. Poplin Distinguished Service Award

k. Memo from the Library Director regarding Meghan Ebbitt, the new Youth Services Librarian

l. Flyer from the Library Director concerning an upcoming program regarding Ansel Adams, which will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at the Library at 7:00 p.m.

Upon the request of Mayor Haidous for comments from members of the City Council on matters not covered by the Council Agenda, the following were expressed:

Councilwoman Rowe informed the audience of the "211" program from SEMCOG which is a 24-hour a day telephone line regarding various services available in the tri-county area.

Mayor Haidous re-emphasized that citizens should take care and watch the speed limit in the construction zone on both Michigan Avenue East and West. He asked that everyone be patient during the construction process as the downtown area will be greatly enhanced after the work is complete.

Councilwoman Rowe reminded everyone that daylight savings time begins this weekend which is much earlier than in previous years, and also reminded everyone that this is the time to also change batteries in smoke detectors.

Mayor Haidous asked anyone with questions regarding their smoke detectors to contact the Fire Department.

a. Commission on Aging Minutes of January 9

b. Dangerous Buildings Appeal Board Minutes of February 19

c. Beautification Committee Minutes of February 5

d. Building Department Monthly Report for February

e. Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of January 3

f. Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of February 6

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Mary E. Carney

City Clerk

Abstract published March 15, 2007