Apr 07, 2014

 
CALL TO ORDER       
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
ROLL CALL: Mayor Gatt, Mayor Pro Tem Staudt, Council Members Casey, Fischer, Markham, Mutch, Wrobel
 
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
PUBLIC HEARING
 
PRESENTATIONS
 
1. Proclamation in Recognition of Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week April 7 – 11, 2014  with  Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Day – April 10, 2014, Mike Harris
 
2. Proclamation in Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13 – 19, 2014 Rick Mitchell, Communications Manager
 
3. Proclamation in Recognition of National Library Week April 13 – 19, 2014 – Julie Farkas, Library Director
 
4. Long-term Needs Assessment for departments of Public Services and Public Safety – Sidock Architects
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REPORTS:
 
1.   MANAGER/STAFF
 
2.   ATTORNEY
 
AUDIENCE COMMENT – 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.  This is not a question-answer session, however, it is an opportunity to voice your thoughts with City Council.
 
CONSENT AGENDA REMOVALS AND APPROVALS (See items A-J) 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.

MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION

1. Approval of contract between the City of Novi and Waters Executive Recruitment to facilitate the City Manager recruitment process and amend the budget to fund the contract.
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2. Approval to award two-year Aggregate Materials Contracts, each with a single one-year renewable option, to five separate firms (Dani’s Transport Inc., Edward C. Levy Inc., Ellsworth Industries Inc., Osburn Industries Inc., and Target Trucking LLC) based on unit pricing for each material, for a total estimated amount of $131,905.
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3. Approval to award a construction contract for the 2014 Signal Improvements Project to Rauhorn Electric, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $342,122; and approval of an additional appropriation in the amount of $20,887.
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4.  Approval to award the Novi Ice Arena lower level flooring replacement to Master Craft Carpet, the low bidder, in the amount of $177,827; including an additional appropriation from the Ice Arena Reserve for Capital Replacement Fund in the amount of $127,527.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT – 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.  This is not a question-answer session, however, it is an opportunity to voice your thoughts with City Council.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL ISSUES
 
CONSENT AGENDA REMOVALS FOR COUNCIL ACTION:  Consent Agenda items which have been removed for discussion and/or action.
 
COMMUNICATIONS: 
 
CONSENT AGENDA:  Background information for Consent Agenda items is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office. 
 
A. Approve Minutes of:
   1.      March 22, 2014 – Special meeting
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   2.      March 24, 2014 – Regular meeting
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B. Approval of Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement and Resolution creating the Western Wayne County Fire Department Mutual Aid Association and MABAS Division.
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C. Approval to renew School Liaison Officer Contract with the Novi Community School District beginning with the 2014-2015 school year through the 2016-2017 school year.
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D. Approval of Resolution Concerning Acquisition and Approving Declaration of Necessity and Taking and authorization of Offer to Purchase in the total amount of $22,100 for a permanent pathway easement and temporary grading permit on a parcel owned by Novi Mile, LLC (parcel 22-16-176-017) for the purpose of relocating an existing pathway as part of the project to extend the existing right turn lane for westbound Grand River Avenue near Beck Road; and approval of an additional appropriation in the amount of $14,100 for this budget line item.
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E. Approval of the final payment to Anglin Civil, LLC, for the Civic Center Parking Lot and Sidewalk Ramp improvements project in the amount of $4,595.78.
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F. Approval to award an amendment to the engineering services agreement with Orchard Hiltz & McCliment for construction phase engineering services related to the 2014 Signal Improvements Project in the amount of $47,396.
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G. Approval of traffic control device maintenance agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County for the new traffic signal that will be constructed in the intersection of Wixom Road and Glenwood Drive/Deerfield Elementary.
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H. Acceptance of Bella Terra subdivision streets and adoption of Act 51 New Street Resolution accepting Torino Drive, Mondavi Drive, Almafi Court, Glades Court West, Glades Court East and Laurel Drive as public, adding 1.22 miles of roadway to the City’s street system.
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I. Approval of Traffic Control Orders 14-01 through 14-09 for traffic control signs within Bella Terra Condominium.
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J. Approval of Claims and Accounts – Warrant No. 913
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ADJOURNMENT
 
SCHEDULED MEETINGS - All Regular Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.  The following schedule consists of meetings that are routinely held in the Council Chambers.  For a complete listing of scheduled meetings, please visit the Event Calendar at cityofnovi.org.
 
April
  8 – Zoning Board of Appeals – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
  9 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
16 – City Council FY 2014-2015 Budget Discussion – Council Chambers – 6 p.m.
17 – Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Commission – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
18 – City Offices Closed
22 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
23 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
24 – Library Board – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
30 – City Council FY 2014-2015 Budget Discussion – Council Chambers – 6 p.m. (if necessary)
 
May
  3 – City Council FY 2014-2015 Budget Discussion – Council Chambers – 9 a.m. (if necessary)
12 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
13 – Zoning Board of Appeals – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
14 – Planning Commission – Council Chamber – 7 p.m.
15 – Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Commission – 7 p.m.
19 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
21 – Library Board – Council Chambers – 7 p.m.
26 – City Offices Closed
28 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7 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 cell phones while in the Council Chambers.  Thank you.