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

1. Appreciation plaque to Sheryl Khoury for serving on the Library Board.

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.

1. Consideration of Authorization to Proceed with Preparation for Ballot Proposal Approving Issuance of Bonds for Construction of Novi Public Library Addition.

2. Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 18.203 to amend the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to include provisions for animal boarding facilities in the l-1, Light Industrial Zoning District. First Reading

3. Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 18.205 to amend the City of Novi Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to modify the requirements for outdoor storage of recreational equipment in residential zoning districts. First Reading

4. Approval to enter into a licensing agreement with Bellefeuil, Szur, & Associates, Inc. aka BS&A Software, for the use of their Fund Accounting Programs and the purchase of four receipt printers, four cash drawers, computer upgrades and approval to purchase related hardware for a total of $187,010.

5. Consideration of proposed revisions to Chapter 11 (Design & Construction Standards), Ordinance 06-124.15, of the Novi Code of Ordinances pertaining to pedestrian safety paths and bicycle paths. Second Reading

6. Approval of a one (1) year lease agreement with a one (1) year renewal option for the Performing Arts Academy to lease space at the Novi Ice Arena for the amount of $18,000. (This will enable drama classes to be instructed at the Novi Ice Arena).

7. Approval of Renewal of Risk Management and Insurance Services with the Municipal Insurance Alliance for a premium of $428,888 and with Midwest Claims for an annual fee of $10,000 for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

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.

8. Discussion of City Council options regarding joint membership to Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission pursuant to the newly revised Michigan Zoning Enabling Act.

9. Appointments to Boards and Commissions.

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

1. Establishing Firefighter Paid-On-Call Recruitment Goals – Member Margolis

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. June 1, 2006 – Special meeting

2. June 5, 2006 – Regular meeting

3. June 8, 2006 – Special meeting

B. Approval of Resolution seeking reimbursement of expenses associated with Mosquito Control from Oakland County in the amount of $18,282, and the related Budget Amendment 2006-13.

C. Approval to award a one (1) year contract with two (2) renewal options in one (1) year increments for subsidized taxi service (STS) to Community Cab. (This provides subsidized cab services for senior citizens age 55 and up and those with special needs).

D. Approval to extend the tree removal contract one (1) year with Owen Tree Service, the low bidder, based on their original bid of February 1, 2005 on the same terms, conditions, and pricing.

E. Approval of request for an Outdoor Gathering Permit from the Michigan 50’s Festival, to be held at the Novi Town Center July 26 through July 29, 2006, subject to final walk through inspection by the Building and Fire Departments.

F. Approval of request for a Fireworks Display Permit from the Michigan 50’s Festival, to be held at the Novi DPW, 26300 Delwal Drive on July 28, 2006, subject to final inspection by the Novi Fire Department.

G. Approval of Policy Resolution for Special city-wide business signage in conjunction with the 2006 Michigan 50’s Festival to be held July 26-29, 2006.

H. Acceptance of water main as a public utility and approval of a storm drainage facility maintenance easement agreement for the Graham Clements Industrial Buildings A & B site, located in the Novi Industrial Subdivision at the southwest corner of Roethel and Ashbury Drives.

I. Acceptance of Conservation Easement for Phase II of Beck North Corporate Park, located north of West Road, west of West Park Drive.

J. Approval of modification to lakefront protection variance for South Pointe Condominiums to allow 130 feet of dock length, versus the previously approved 120 feet, with no additional boat slips permitted.

K. Approval of Claims and Accounts – Warrant No. 723

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

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

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

4 – City Offices Closed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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