City of Allen Park Council Meeting

Tuesday – March 8, 2005 – 7:30PM

Mayor Richard Huebler called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.

Roll Call showed present: Councilwoman Marcy DeGiulio-Galka, Councilman Kevin Rourke,
Councilman Eric Waidelich, Councilman James Grose, Councilman Gary Burtka,
Councilwoman Tina Gaworecki and Mayor Richard Huebler. Also present: City Administrator
Anthony Rinna, City Attorney David Tamsen and Deputy City Clerk Michael Mizzi.

Motion by Waidelich
Supported by Burtka
Resolved, to approve agenda as amended for March 8, 2005
MOTION ADOPTED – 05-0308-083

Motion by Rourke
Supported by Gaworecki
Resolved, to approve and accept the minutes as amended of meeting on February 22, 2005.
MOTION ADOPTED – 05-0308-084

Motion by Grose
Supported by Gaworecki
Resolved, to approve payment of Claims & Accounts in the amount of $1,012,124.85
MOTION ADOPTED – 05-0308-085

Motion by Grose
Supported by Gaworecki
Resolved, that the 2005 Downtown Development Bonds Bid (Limited Tax General Obligation)
be awarded to J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. – 4.140708%. Attached is formal Award Resolution.
Vote: (5)-Yes, (2)-No (Waidelich, DeGiulio-Galka)
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-086

Motion by Waidelich
Supported by DeGiulio-Galka
Resolved, that the Council supports the DDA “No Truck Route” in concept and requests the
Police Department to investigate its possibilities, including a speed limit study and obtaining
recommendations from Fire, D.P.S. and Public Safety. It is also requested that the Deputy Police
Chief report back the findings to Council within 90 days.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-087

Motion by DeGiulio-Galka
Supported by Rourke
Resolved, that the Mayor and Council appoint the following individuals to the Festivities
Committee for the 2005 calendar year; Jackie Gibson. Beverly Kelley, Debra Arnolde, Pamela
Egan and Marge Szalai; and
Further Resolved, that the Committee may elect a Chairperson and other officers they deem
appropriate; and

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Further Resolved, that the Committee may call on appropriate City Officials to serve as Liaison
Members of the Committee as they deem necessary; and
Further Resolved that the mission of this Committee is to prepare for and execute a Street Fair on
August 5-6, 2005
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-088

Motion by Waidelich
Supported by Grose
Resolved, that the Poverty Exemption Guidelines for the City of Allen Park 2005 Board of
Review, herein attached to the minutes, be accepted.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-089

Motion by Waidelich
Supported by DeGiulio-Galka
Resolved, that the City Engineer put together, a plan to educate and proposal to raise necessary
funds, for the purpose of Allen Park Street/Road Repair or Replacement and return to Council
with recommendations.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-090

Motion by Waidelich
Supported by Rourke
Resolved, that due to Michigan Municipal League Conference the Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Regular Council Meeting will be changed to Monday, March 21, 2005
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-091

Motion by DeGiulio-Galka
Supported by Burtka
Whereas an ordinance to amend Article VII, Chapter 20 of the Allen Park Code of Ordinance to
provide for re-adoption of the MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE to provide for the regulation of
vehicles operated within the City of Allen Park.
RESOLVED, that Ordinance 2005-01 to provide for the re-adoption of the Michigan Motor
Vehicle Code is hereby given a First and Second Reading.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-092

Motion by DeGiulio-Galka
Supported by Gaworecki
Whereas Ordinance 2004-04, an ordinance to amend Chapter 2 of the Allen Park Code of
Ordinances to provide a new article to establish and define the duties of the FESTIVITIES
COMMISSION with the deletion of “City Council Community Affairs Committee” in Section 2-
402, Advisory Personnel
Resolved, shall Ordinance 2004-04, the creation of the Allen Park Festivities Commission, pass.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-093

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Motion by DeGiulio-Galka
Supported by Grose
Whereas Ordinance 2004-03, an ordinance to amend Section 5-44A2 of Chapter 5 of the Allen
Park Code of Ordinances to provide new titles, re-codification, clarification and new penalties
for violations concerning ANIMALS, DOGS AND CATS
Resolved, shall Ordinance 2004-03, Amendment to Dog and Cat Licensing Provisions, pass.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-094

Motion by DeGiulio-Galka
Supported by Grose
Whereas Ordinance 2004-01, an ordinance to amend Article XVII, Section 17.04 of Appendix A
– Zoning Code of the Allen Park Code of Ordinances to provide for the issuance of
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
Resolved, shall Ordinance 2004-1, Certificate of Compliance, pass.
Roll Call Vote – Unanimous
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-095

Motion by DeGiulio-Galka
Supported by Waidelich
Whereas Ordinance 2004-05, an ordinance to amend Articles X through XII, inclusive, of
Appendix A- Zoning Code, Allen Park Code of Ordinances, to provide for amendments to and
the creation of NEW ZONING REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATIONS FOR
COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, RESEARCH AND GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
WITHIN THE CITY
Resolved, shall Ordinance 2004-05, the Commercial Zoning Ordinance Amendment, pass; and
That It Be Further Resolved, that the City Engineer and the City Attorney be authorized to revise
the Zoning Map of the City of Allen Park as indicated and consistent with the Commercial
Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
Roll Call Vote – (6) Yes – (1) No (Burtka)
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-096

Motion by Gaworecki
Supported by Burtka
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Allen Park oppose the move of the Community
Development Block Grant Program to the Department of Commerce and supports the restoration
of Community Development Block Grant funding to at least 2005 levels.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-097

Motion by DeGiulio-Galka
Supported by Grose
Resolved, to approve purchase of (4) replacement Police Vehicles: (1) 2005 Ford Expedition
Police Package Vehicle ($26,987.00) through City of Detroit Extended Purchasing Bid Program
and (3) Ford Crown Victoria Police Package Vehicles ($20,651.00 each) through the Oakland
County Extended Purchasing Bid Program. Total Cost $88,940 of the (4) vehicles will be taken

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from Drug Forfeiture Account #265-000-985. Purchase awarded to Jorgensen Ford 8335
Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48120.
Vote: (5) Yes - (2) No – Burtka and Waidelich
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-098

Motion by Burtka
Supported by DeGiulio-Galka
Resolved, that all Vehicle Requests be brought to City Council 60 days prior to purchase.
Roll Call Vote: Rourke-No, DeGiulio-Galka-Yes, Huebler-No, Gaworecki-No, Burtka-Yes,
Grose-No and Waidelich-Yes (4)-No and (3) Yes
MOTION FAILED – 05-0308-099

Motion by Grose
Supported by Gaworecki
Resolved, that the Director of Public Service be authorized to prepare and solicit for bid the
2005, 2006 and 2007 pavement marking and road striping contract.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-100

Motion by Waidelich
Supported by Gaworecki
Resolved, that a (3) three year Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Service Agreement with
Advanced Underground Inspection, LLC. for the installation of Quadex Sewer Restoration
Products be authorized after review and approval by City Administrator and City Attorney; and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Agreement be signed by those individuals authorized by
Charter; and Be It Further Resolved, that the costs incurred by this agreement be expended from
the Water & Sewer account 592/000/160/000 Construction in Progress – General Obligation
Construction Fund.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-101

Motion by DeGiulio-Galka
Supported by Burtka
Resolved, that the Director of Public Service be allowed to by-pass the sealed bid process for an
Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project at the location of Luana/Norwood from Beverly
south – 257 feet of 12 inch pipe. It would still be required to request at least three bids from
qualified underground contractors. Selection of the contractor would be made only after review
and concurrence of the City Administrator. The funds for this sewer replacement project are
available in Water and Sewer Department Account # 592/000/160 Construction in Progress –
2002 General Obligation Construction Fund
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-102

Motion by DeGiulio-Galka
Supported by Burtka
Resolved, that due to the emergency created by the failure of the pumps at the Allen Park
Retention Basin, the Director of Public Service is authorized to by-pass the normal bid procedure
to purchase four (4) WEMCO-Hidrostal Prerostal Prerotation pumps as specified for design to
replace the four (4) Interna-Lift screw pumps at the Allen Park Retention Basin; and

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Further Resolved, that the City retain Wade-Trim Operations Services for a Design/Build and
construction oversight of the Allen Park Retention Basin screw pump emergency replacement
project; and
Further Resolved that the Director of Public Service be authorized to secure a mechanical
contractor to install four (4) WEMCO-Hidrostal Prerostal Prerotation pumps and fabricate the
piping network at the Allen Park Retention Basin; and
Further Resolved, that the funds for this project be expended from Water & Sewer Asset
Account #592-000-215-002 Reserve for Replacement –Basin Sewer.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-103

Motion by Waidelich
Supported by DeGiulio-Galka
Resolved, that the Mayor and Council immediately reactivate and complete all testing
procedures to establish the rosters for Police & Fire New Hire and Clerical & Laborer/Building
Maintenance New Hire.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-104

Motion by Burtka
Supported by Gaworecki
Resolved, to change, in name only, the title of Senior Specialist to RECREATION/SENIOR
SPECIALIST effective March 8, 2005.
Roll Call Vote: DeGiulio-Galka-No, Richard Huebler-Yes, Tina Gaworecki-Yes, Gary Burtka-
Yes, James Grose-Yes, Eric Waidelich-No, Kevin Rourke-No (4) Yes – (3) No
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-105

It was requested by Gary Burtka that Downriver Senior Olympics be added to job description
and requested by Kevin Rourke that job descriptions of all three (Recreation/Senior Specialist,
Recreation Coordinator and Facilities Specialist) be reviewed.

Motion by Waidelich
Supported by DeGiulio-Galka
Be It Resolved, that the City Council approves and grants the Petition filed by the City Attorney
on behalf of the City of Allen Park and the Petition filed by Southfield Allen Associates, LLC to
split the real property located within the City of Allen Park, County of Wayne, State of Michigan
described as:

Ely pt of Lot 32 meas 11.65 ft on Nly lot line and 12.68 ft on Sly lot line, also Lots 33
thru 62 inclusive and Ely pt of Lot 63 meas 8.49 ft on Nly lot line and 9.66 ft on Sly lot
line, also adj vac Cleophus Ave, also Nly 9 ft of adj vac alley, and excluding Nly 5 ft of
Ely 80.18 ft, C.W. Harrahs Emerson Ecorse Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 63,
Page 4 of Plats, Wayne County Records

SID: 30-012-01-0032-002

Vacant property

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into three (3) resulting parcels described below and pursuant to surveys:

Parcel 1: City Parking Lot

Part of vacated Cleophus Avenue (60’ wide) and part of Lots 32, 50, Lots 52 thru 63,
inclusive, and all of Lots 33, 51, and Lots 22 thru 27, inclusive of C.W. Harrahs
Emerson Ecorse Subdivision, part of P.C. 43, City of Allen Park, Wayne County,
Michigan, and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Southfield Road, said

point being the northeasterly corner of Lot 51 of the above referenced subdivision; thence
along said right-of-way line N65°22’00”W 30.08 feet; thence S24°59’13”W 190.62 feet;
thence N65°22’00”W 123.00 feet; thence S24°59’13”W 67.38 feet; thence N65°22’00”W
207.00 feet; thence N24°59’13”E 258.00 feet to a point on the southwesterly right-of-
way line of Southfield Road; thence along said right-of-way line N65°22’00”W 30.00
feet; thence S24°59’13”W 392.92 feet; thence S65°22’00”E 249.45 feet; thence
N67°51’46”E 206.69 feet; thence N24°59’13”E 242.13 feet to the point of beginning, as
recorded in Liber 63, Page 4 of Plats, Wayne County Records, containing 1.56 acres of
land and being subject to all easements and rights-of way of record

SID: 30-012-01-_____-_____

c/k/a Vacant property

Parcel 2: Ruby Tuesday

Part of vacated Cleophus Avenue (60’ wide) and part of Lot 42, all of Lots 34 thru 41,
inclusive, Lots 51 thru 61, inclusive, and part of Lots 57 and 62, C.W. Harrahs
Emerson Ecorse Subdivision part of P.C. 43, City of Allen Park, Wayne County,
Michigan, and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point distant N65°22’00”W along the Southwesterly right of way line of
Southfield Road 192.99 feet from the Northeasterly corner of Lot 51 of the above
referenced subdivision, thence S24°47’55”W 258.00 feet; thence N65°22’00”W 165.67
feet; thence N24°59’13”E 258.00 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right-of-way line
of Southfield Road; thence along said right-of-way line S65°22’00”E 167.09 feet to the
point of beginning, as recorded in Liber 63, Page 4 of Plats, Wayne County Records,
containing 0.983 acres of land and being subject to all easements and rights-of-way of
record.

SID: 30-012-01-_____-_____

c/k/a 15655 Southfield Road

Parcel 3: Bank

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 Part of vacated Cleophus Avenue (60’ wide) and part of Lot 50, all of Lots 43 thru 49,
inclusive, and part of Lots 42 and Lots 52 thru 57, inclusive, C.W. Harrahs Emerson
Ecorse Subdivision, part of P.C. 43, City of Allen Park, Wayne County, Michigan, and
being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point distant N65°22’00”W along the southwesterly right of way line of
Southfield Road 30.08 feet from the Northeasterly corner of Lot 51 of the above
referenced subdivision, thence S24°59’13”W 190.62 feet; thence N65°22’00”W 123.00
feet; thence S24°59’13”W 67.38 feet; thence N65°22’00”W 41.33 feet; thence
N24°47’55”E 258.00 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Southfield
Road; thence along said right-of-way line S65°22’00”E 162.91 feet to the point of
beginning, as recorded in Liber 63, Page 4 of Plats, Wayne County Records, containing
0.777 acres of land and being subject to all easements and rights-of-way of record.

SID: 30-012-01-_____-_____

c/k/a 15625 Southfield Road

Be It Further Resolved that the Petitioner, Southfield Allen Associates, LLC, pay for the
filing fees for the split requested of its portion.
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-106

Motion by Waidelich
Supported by DeGiulio-Galka
Resolved, to adjourn meeting at 9:59PM
MOTION ADOPTED –05-0308-107

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Richard A. Huebler – Mayor John D. Weise – City Clerk