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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOVI
 MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2006 AT 7:00 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 – Report on Visit to Library Board Meeting Regarding Potential Space Cooperation – Members Margolis and Mutch

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. Consideration of 1.) Community Entryway Sign Design; 2.) Locations; and 3.) Cooperative Partnership Policy and Agreement.

2. Approval of Local Cost Participation Agreement between the Road Commission for Oakland County, City of Novi, and the City of Farmington Hills for elimination of four pinch points on Haggerty Road between Eight Mile Road to Ten Mile Road at a local cost of $340,000.

3. Consideration to Road Commission for Oakland County for City leadership of right-of- way acquisitions for Novi Road Link between Ten Mile Road and Grand River Avenue.

4. Approval of Ordinance amendments to streamline resident and business applications:

a. Consideration of Ordinance No. 06-157.03, amending the City Code, Chapter 31, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Places, to allow certain improvements within such property subject to the applicant signing a license agreement. Second Reading

b. Consideration of Ordinance No. 06-120.09, amending the City Code, Chapter 20, Massage, to amend the process for the review and approval of Massage Business licenses and permits to provide administrative review and approval of these applications. Second Reading

c. Consideration of Ordinance No. 06-42.2, amending the City Code, Chapter 24, Outdoor Gatherings, to amend the process for the review and approval of Outdoor Gathering permits to provide administrative review and approval of these applications. Second Reading

5. Approval of Ordinance Amendments:

a. Consideration of Ordinance No. 06-82.06, amending the City Code, Chapter 29, Soil, Article II, Sedimentation Control, to comply with recent amendments to state law regarding right-of-way entry and inspection, residential properties, and maintenance requirements. Second Reading

b. Consideration of Ordinance No. 06-104.06, amending the City Code, Chapter 21, Nuisances, with regard to weed control. Second Reading

6. Approval of Resolution Regarding Temporary Promotional Signage allowing a community-related theme or focus on Saturday, Sundays and holidays, but will not typically exceed five (5) consecutive days in any event and may occur in connection with a short-term temporary use.

7. Approval to purchase (40) Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department from International Safety Instruments, Inc. through Douglas Safety Equipment LLC, a sole source provider, in the amount of $173,496.

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.

BREAK

MATTERS FOR COUNCIL ACTION – Part II

8. Appointments to Boards and Commissions

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

MAYOR AND COUNCIL ISSUES

 

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. October 9, 2006 – Regular meeting

B. Enter Executive Session immediately following the regular meeting of October 23, 2006 in the Council Annex for the purpose of discussing pending litigation, privileged correspondence from legal counsel and labor negotiations.

C. Approval to award bid for Ella Mae Power Park Phase 1 Ball Field Renovation, Infield Material and Clay Track Surfacer to Turf Services, Inc., the lowest bidder, in the amount of $21,853.50.

D. Approval to award bid for Community Sports Park Ball Field #5 Improvements to Turf Services Inc., the lowest bidder, in the amount of $45,179.

E. Approval of the 2007 Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (S.M.A.R.T.) Municipal Credit Funds Resolution and Contract in the amount of $44,713.

F. Approval to award the Civic Center atrium caulking contract to J.C. Pattock Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $23,178.

G. Approval to award bid for Fire Station #1 Roof Replacement to Newton Crane Roofing, Inc, the low bidder, in the amount of $44,000 (base bid) plus $6 (sq.ft.) as needed for replacement metal decking.

H. Approval of the final balancing change order and final payment to Six-S, Inc. for the Nine Mile Road Water Main Extension project between Kensington and Roberts Roads in the amount of $59,639.

I. Approval to award the Backhoe/Loader to Wolverine Tractor and Equipment in the amount of $66,300.

J. Approval to postpone the October 23, 2006 Public Hearing for the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program to November 13, 2006.

K. Approval of Claims and Accounts – Warrant No. 731

COMMUNICATIONS:

 

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

October

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

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

November

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

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

10 – City Offices Closed

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

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

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

20 – City Council – Special Meeting – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

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

23 – City Offices Closed

24 – City Offices Closed

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

29 – 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.