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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOVI
 MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2006 AT 8:00 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 Landry, Mayor Pro Tem Capello, Council Members Gatt, Margolis, Mutch, Nagy, Paul

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

REPORTS:

1. SPECIAL/COMMITTEE

2. CITY MANAGER

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. Approval of memorandum of understanding between the City of Novi and Interim City Manager Clay J. Pearson.

2. Consideration of request from WPS Corporation, doing business as Whirly Ball Sports Bar and Grill, to transfer the location of 2005 Class C licensed business (in escrow) with dance-entertainment permit from 5700 Drake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322 to 41550 Grand River Avenue, Novi.

3. Approval of Resolution authorizing: 1) participation in the Road Commission for Oakland County’s 2006 Tri-Party Program for Road Improvements for the Twelve Mile Road/Cabot Drive Signalization project and the Novi Road Link project (between Ten Mile Road and Grand River Avenue); 2) designation of the balance of 2004 Tri-Party funds to the Novi Road Link project; and 3) entry into an appropriate contract with the Road Commission for Oakland County for the installation and maintenance of the Twelve Mile Road/Cabot Drive traffic signal.

4. Consideration of Zoning Text Amendment 18.202 to amend the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Novi to comply with recent state-mandated changes and clarify inconsistencies throughout the ordinance. First Reading

5. Consideration of Zoning Text Amendment 18.200 to amend the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance to modify Section 2505 to expand opportunities for the landbanking of parking spaces throughout the City. First Reading

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

MAYOR AND COUNCIL ISSUES

1. Art Van Proposal to Vacate Karevich Drive – Member Mutch

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:

1. January 9, 2006 – Regular Meeting

B. Enter Executive Session immediately following the regular meeting of January 23, 2006 in the Council Annex for the purpose of discussing current collective bargaining negotiations.

C. Approval of maintenance agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County for the new traffic signal at the intersection of Meadowbrook Road and Cherry Hill Road.

D. Approval of maintenance agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County for the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Meadowbrook Road and Nine Mile Road.

E. Approval of Massage Business License renewal for Tres Jolie Salon and Spa, located at 39915 Grand River.

F. Approval of Claims and Accounts – Warrant No. 713

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Letter from Dan C. Tyrrell Re: Resignation from HCD Committee

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

JANUARY

25 – Youth Council – Council Chambers – 3:00 p.m.

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

February

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 & 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 Offices Closed

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

22 – Youth Council – Council Chambers – 3:00 p.m.

22 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 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.