City Council

CITY OF CENTER LINE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY MARCH 2, 2015 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Center Line, Michigan held on Monday February 2, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Council Members, Mary Hafner, Ron Lapham, Nick Chakur and Mayor Hanselman. Also present were John Michrina, City Manager/Clerk, Paul Myszenski, Director of Public Safety, and Steve Adair, Finance Director. Council Member Robert Binson was absent Mayor Hanselman led the Pledge of the Allegiance. Motion by Councilperson Chakur, supported by Councilperson Hafner to adopt the agenda as amended – adding items #10, purchase of bike racks and #11, approve landscaping contract, and to also excuse Councilperson Binson. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENTS A resident had concerns regarding the sidewalk repairs, and stated a tree needed to come down in her yard. Administrative Response to issues or questions raised during previous meeting. INTRODUCTION NEW EMPLOYEE 1. John Turpin – New Captain for the Reserves COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution 2015-005 Communication from the City Manager requesting council approve Resolution 2015-005, appointing Mayor Hanselman as the city of Center Line’s representative to the Macomb County Federal Aid Committee. MOTION by Councilperson Hafner, supported by Councilperson Lapham to adopt Resolution 2015-005 appointing Mayor Hanselman as the city of Center Line’s representative to the Macomb County Federal Aid Committee. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 2. Fiscal Year 20015 Budget Amendment #4 Communication from the finance director requesting council approve Fiscal Year 2015 Budget amendment #4. MOTION by Councilperson Lapham, supported by Councilperson Hafner to approve Fiscal Year 2015 budget amendment #4. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 3. Amendment to a traffic control order for handicap parking. Communication from the director of public safety requesting council approve the amendment to a traffic control order and approve a handicap parking area. MOTION by Councilperson Chakur supported by Councilperson Hafner to waive the reading and approve the amendment to a traffic control order and approve a handicap parking area. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED. 4. POAM Grievance Settlement Communication from the city manager requesting council authorize a payment of $5,085 to the aggrieved employee in settlement of POAM grievance #15-0107. MOTION by Councilperson Chakur supported by Councilperson Hafner to authorize the payment of $5,085 to the aggrieved employee in settlement of POAM grievance #15-0107. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED. 5. Replacement of the Memorial Park Restroom Roof Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the contracting of Dolley and Sons to replace the shingled roof at the south Memorial Park Restroom. MOTION by Councilperson Hafner to waive the formal bid procedure and approve the contractor Dolley and Sons to replace the shingled roof at the south Memorial Park rest room with a metal roof for a cost not to exceed $6,215 with $3,108 of the funding being provided by the Center Line Lion’s Club AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED. 6. Sale of 8193 Harding Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the sale of 8193 Harding MOTION by Councilperson Lapham, supported by Councilperson Hafner to authorize the sale of 8193 Harding by first offering it to the current resident at the appraised value, and the home be listed for sale at the market value through a professional realtor should the current resident decline purchasing the property. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 7. Discussion and approval of city council budget hearing schedule Communication from finance director requesting council approve the budget hearing for Saturday, April 18, 2015 After discussion with council, it was determined that Saturday would not work for most. The alternate schedule of Mondays was determined to be acceptable. MOTION by Councilperson Chakur, supported by Councilperson Hafner to approve the budget meetings to be scheduled for Monday April, 20, 2015 and Monday April 27, 2015 with them beginning at 4:00 pm AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 8. Approval to award 2015 Sidewalk Replacement project. Communication from the city manager regarding the 2015 sidewalk replacement project to Italia Construction for $373,302. After discussion with council, it was determined to have this tabled for 30 days. MOTION by Councilperson Chakur, supported by Councilperson Hafner to have this agenda item tabled for 30 days, will review again at the April 6, council meeting. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 9. Approval to purchase bike racks Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the purchase of 37 Rhino Coat bicycle racks for placement at all SMART bus stops in the city at a cost of $225 per bicycle rack for a total of $8,325. After discussion, council voted to have the bicycle racks done in powder coat instead. MOTION by Councilperson Chakur, supported by Councilperson Lapham to purchase 37 powder coat bicycle racks for placement al all SMART bus stops in the city at a cost of $200 per bicycle rack for a total cost of $7,400. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED 10 Awarding of Landscaping Maintenance Agreement. Communication from the city manager requesting council approve the bid submitted by American Dream Landscaping to provide landscaping services for Warren Boulevard, Lawrence Boulevard, the municipal complex and the library for a price of $4,400 plus $440 per application of fertilizer or weed killer at all four locations. MOTION by Councilperson Lapham, supported by Councilperson Hafner to approve the bid submitted by American Dream Landscaping to provide landscaping services for Warren Boulevard, Lawrence Boulevard, the municipal complex and the library for a price of $4,400 plus $440 per application of fertilizer or weed killer at all four locations. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED CONSENT AGENDA (All items under the consent agenda are considered routine by Mayor and Council and will be approved by one motion, unless a Council member or audience member requests that the item be removed and added on a separate agenda item). Councilperson Lapham requested items # 7 – purchase of a new zero turn lawnmower. MOTION by Councilperson Chakur, supported by Councilperson Hafner that consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 be approved as indicated. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED. 1. Approval of Vouchers for the month of February 2. Approval of the minutes from the February 2, 2015 council meeting 3. Approval of National Day of Prayer 4. Approval of Annual Lions White Cane Sale 5. Approval to sell property through online auction house Repocast 6. Approval to purchase a new zero turn lawnmower 8. Approval of electrical repairs at the Lift Station 9. Approval of OPEB Actuarial Report Services Councilperson Lapham just wanted clarification as to why we went with Weingartz, and questions about the bids MOTION by Councilperson Lapham, supported by Councilperson Chakur to approve the purchase of a new zero turn lawnmower. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilperson Hafner stated there was a Rec \meeting and Beautification meeting coming up. Councilperson Lapham had nothing to report on. Councilperson Chakur had nothing to report on. MAYOR’S COMMENTS Mayor Hanselman gave a couple of updates . MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Michrina had nothing in addition to add. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY Councilperson Chakur, supported by Councilperson Lapham to adjourn the council meeting at 8:40 p.m. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm John Michrina City Manager/Clerk _______________