City Hall Council Chambers

36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185

Regular Meeting No. 1
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA
Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Announcements or Special Presentations
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CITIZENS QUESTIONS OR INPUT ON THE AGENDA Citizens will be recognized
before the business of the meeting commences to address the Council pertaining to
items that are specifically on the business agenda. Citizens are to limit their questions
or input to 3 minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Any citizen may speak once at a public hearing for 3 minutes.
CITIZENS COMMENTS OR REQUESTS Citizens will be recognized at the end of the
meeting immediately following the agenda item Approval of Vouchers. Citizens are to
limit their comments to 3 minutes. All citizens wishing to speak will be heard.
CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to
be routine by the Council and will be enacted under 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 and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Citizens questions or input on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
b.

c.

d.

Minutes of regular meeting of December 19, 2016.

Approval of Bid for Demolition of various Norwayne properties. (from Adams;
Administration recommends the low bidder, Universal Consolidated Enterprises;
total cost not to exceed $66,539.06)
Approval of Bid for Asbestos Remediation at various Norwayne properties. (from
Adams; Administration recommends the low bidder, Environmental Maintenance;
total cost not to exceed $2,400)
Approval of Bid for Fencing Supply and Installation Services relating to the
National Airport Site. (from Adams; Administration recommends the low bidder,
RMD Holdings (DBA Nationwide Construction Group); total cost not to exceed
$13,253)

Updated 12/28/2016 10:19 AM

NEW BUSINESS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Request to go into a Closed Study Session immediately following adjournment to

discuss resolution of pending litigation. (from Fausone)
Approval of vouchers.
Citizens Comments or Requests.
Comments from the Mayor.
Comments from the City Attorney.
Council Members Requests/Comments.
Adjournment.

Richard LeBlanc
City Clerk

Updated 12/28/2016 10:19 AM

Council Proceedings
City of Westland
Meeting No. 25
Monday, December 19, 2016
A regular meeting of the Westland City Council was held Monday, December 19,
2016, in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road
Westland, Michigan.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President James
Godbout with roll call showing as follows:
PRESENT
Christine Cicirelli Bryant
Kevin Coleman
Adam Hammons
Peter Herzberg
Bill Johnson
Michael Kehrer
James Godbout

ABSENT

Also present were Mayor William Wild, Deputy Mayor Michael J. Reddy, City
Attorney James Fausone, Budget Director Deb Peck, Building/Planning Director
Bruce Thompson, Cable Director Craig Welkenbach, Cable Producer Craig
Hebert, Deputy City Clerk Sue Hoff, City Consultant Lisa Nocerini, Community
Development Director Joanne Campbell, DPS Director Ramzi El-Gharib, Finance
Director Steve Smith, Purchasing Director Devin Adams, Fire Chief Michael
Stradtner, IT Director Dan Bourdeau, Personnel Director Cindy King, Police Chief
Jeff Jedrusik, and City Clerk Richard LeBlanc.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Westland resident Gary Chappelle.
Presentations were made by Rebeka Beresford with the Westland Area Jaycees;
Don Osterwind of Westland Rotary, and State Representative Robert Kosowski.
2016-12-217

Motion by Coleman, supported by Kehrer

RESOLVED that Council grants approval of the consent calendar
as follows, with item E moved to item 1A, and item K moved to
item 1B:
Minutes of regular meeting of December 5, 2016.
Traffic Control Order 2016-13:
Install (1) STOP sign on Malvern at Lathers on the southwest
corner for eastbound Malvern traffic.
Install (1) STOP sign on Lathers at Malvern on the southeast
corner for northbound traffic.
Traffic Control Order 2016-14: Install (3) No Standing, Stopping,
Parking signs on Laramie between Newburgh and Kingston
Court on the south side of the street.
Approval of purchase of two (2) Allmand Night Light, NL5000
Light Towers for the Department of Public Service; total cost not
to exceed $16,900.

Adoption of Prepared Resolution approving Wayne County

Annual Maintenance Permit A-17073, authorizing the City of
Westland to apply to the County of Wayne Department of Public
Services, Engineering Division Permit Office for permits to occupy
Wayne County road rights-of-way to conduct sanitary sewer
inspections, repairs and routine maintenance, water main
inspections, repairs and routine maintenance, dust palliative,
calcium and salt applications, sidewalk repairs and replacement,
and to perform street sweeping operations during daylight hours,
and further, authorizes the Public Services Director, Construction
and Maintenance Superintendent, Water and Sewer
Superintendent, the Mayor and/or City Clerk to apply to the
County of Wayne Department of Public Services Engineering
Division Permit Office for the necessary permit to work within
County road right-of-way of local roads on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Prepared Resolution approving Wayne County
Annual Pavement Restoration Permit A-17128, authorizing the
City of Westland to apply to the County of Wayne Department of
Public Services, Engineering Division Permit Office for permits to
occupy Wayne County road rights-of-way to conduct pavement
repairs and restorations, and further, authorizes the Public
Services Director, Construction and Maintenance Superintendent,
Water and Sewer Superintendent, the Mayor and/or City Clerk to
apply to the County of Wayne Department of Public Services
Engineering Division Permit Office for the necessary permit to
work within County road right-of-way of local roads on behalf of
the City.
Adoption of Prepared Resolution approving Wayne County
Annual Permit for Special Events A-17158, authorizing the City of
Westland to apply to the County of Wayne Department of Public
Services, Engineering Division Permit Office for permits to occupy
Wayne County road rights-of-way to temporary close a county
road for a reasonable length of time for a parade, marathon,
festival or similar activity, to use a county road as a detour for
traffic around such activity taking place on a non-county road, or
to place a temporary banner within the County right-of-way, and
further, authorizes the Public Services Director, Construction and
Maintenance Superintendent, Water and Sewer Superintendent,
the Mayor and/or City Clerk to apply to the County of Wayne
Department of Public Services Engineering Division Permit Office
for the necessary permit to work within County road right-of-way
of local roads on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Prepared Resolution authorizing the disposition of
one (1) property (31862 Bay Court) acquired through the
Neighborhood Stabilization, Community Development Block Grant
and HOME Programs to an adjoining owner and/or eligible
homebuyer, and, if approved, authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign the Quit Claim Deed and the Director of Housing and
Community Development to sign all other closing documents on
behalf of the City.
Adoption of Prepared Resolution extending gratitude to the City of
Westland Election Inspectors for their passion and their many
hours of dedicated service to voters of the City of Westland.
Unanimously carried.

2016-12-218

Motion by Hammons, supported by Johnson

RESOLVED that Council grants approval of Professional Services
Agreement with Nocerini Strategy Group LLC to provide
consulting services for grants and government relations for the
City of Westland; contract will be from January 1, 2017 through
January 1, 2018; amount $6,000/month and, authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
Cicirelli Bryant, Hammons, Johnson, Kehrer, Godbout
NAYS:
Coleman, Herzberg
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.

2016-12-219

Motion by Hammons, supported by Kehrer

RESOLVED that Council grants approval of Street Solicitation
Policy.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
Cicirelli Bryant, Hammons, Johnson, Kehrer, Godbout
NAYS:
Coleman, Herzberg
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.

2016-12-220

Motion by Johnson, supported by Hammons

RESOLVED that Council DENIES the request from Second
Chance Network to conduct Solicitation Charity Drives at various
intersections within the city from December 28th through
December 31st, 2016 from the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Unanimously carried.

2016-12-221

Motion by Coleman, supported by Cicirelli Bryant

RESOLVED that Council concurs with Planning Commission and
grants approval of Site Plan for Proposed Expansion of Parkside
Credit Union, 1747 S. Newburgh, Parcel #059-99-0001-701,
northeast corner of Newburgh Road and Palmer Road, contingent
upon Departmental requirements and recommendations.
PD #2102A
Unanimously carried.

2016-12-222

Motion by Johnson, supported by Hammons

RESOLVED that Council grants approval of 2017 Appointed
Officials and Mayors Office Pay Plan for the period of January 1,
2017 through December 31, 2017.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
Cicirelli Bryant, Hammons, Johnson, Kehrer, Godbout
NAYS:
Coleman, Herzberg
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.

2016-12-223

Motion by Johnson, supported by Hammons

RESOLVED that Council grants approval of City Clerks Benefit
Package for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31,
2017.
Unanimously carried.

2016-12-224

Motion by Kehrer, supported by Johnson

RESOLVED that Council grants approval of Deputy City Clerks
Benefit Package for the period of January 1, 2017 through
December 31, 2017.
Unanimously carried.

2016-12-225

Motion by Cicirelli Bryant, supported by Johnson

RESOLVED that Council grants approval of the voucher list as
follows: Checklist Activity: $4,578,198.12.
Unanimously carried.

2016-12-226

Motion by Johnson, supported by Hammons

RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned.
Unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

James Godbout
Council President

Richard LeBlanc
City Clerk

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Donna DeWinter
Richard LeBlanc
James Godbout
RE: closed session
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 4:34:00 PM
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Richard

DoesCouncilhaveapreferenceastothestudysessionbeingduringthemeetingorimmediately
afteradjournment?Imjustwonderinghowtowordit.

From: Richard LeBlanc

Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 4:03 PM
To: Donna DeWinter
Cc: Susan Hoff; James Godbout
Subject: FW: closed session

Donna: Please place this item on the Jan 3 agenda. TY

Richard LeBlanc
City Clerk: City of Westland
36300 Warren Rd. Westland, MI 48185
Phone: 734.467.3184 Fax: 734.422.1208 EMail: rleblanc@cityofwestland.com

From:JamesGodbout
Sent:Wednesday,December21,20163:57PM
To:RichardLeBlanc<rleblanc@cityofwestland.com>
Cc:MichaelJ.Reddy<mreddy@cityofwestland.com>;MichaelMcNamara<mmcnamara@fb-firm.com>;JimFausone<jfausone@fb-firm.com>
Subject:RE:closedsession

Richard,
Please add this item to the January 3rd agenda.
Thanks
Jim

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

James Godbout | City of Westland | City Council

City Hall | 36300 Warren Rd. | Westland, MI 48185
Phone: 734.467.3200 | Fax: | EMail: jgodbout@cityofwestland.com

-------- Original message -------From: "Fausone, Jim" <JFausone@fb-firm.com>

Date: 12/21/16 2:52 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: James Godbout <jgodbout@cityofwestland.com>
Cc: "Michael J. Reddy" <mreddy@cityofwestland.com>, Michael McNamara <mmcnamara@fb-firm.com>
Subject: RE: closed session
You are correct. Council will need to vote and go into closed session during or afterwards.
James G. Fausone
Fausone Bohn, LLP

(248) 380-0000 tel.

jfausone@fb-firm.com

From:JamesGodbout[mailto:jgodbout@cityofwestland.com]
Sent:Wednesday,December21,20163:49PM
To:Fausone,Jim<JFausone@fb-firm.com>
Cc:MichaelJ.Reddy<mreddy@cityofwestland.com>;McNamara,Michael<MMcNamara@fb-firm.com>
Subject:RE:closedsession

Jim,
I assume that the study session does not need to be before the meeting so we can vote to go into closed session at the regular meeting.
Correct ?
Jim

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

James Godbout | City of Westland | City Council

City Hall | 36300 Warren Rd. | Westland, MI 48185
Phone: 734.467.3200 | Fax: | EMail: jgodbout@cityofwestland.com

-------- Original message -------From: "Fausone, Jim" <JFausone@fb-firm.com>

Date: 12/21/16 11:47 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: James Godbout <jgodbout@cityofwestland.com>
Cc: "Michael J. Reddy" <mreddy@cityofwestland.com>, Michael McNamara <mmcnamara@fb-firm.com>
Subject: closed session
Jim the Law Department would ask for a closed session on January 3, 2017 for discussion to discuss resolution of a lawsuit
against the police department. It should only take 30 minutes but we need direction in discussions with the other side on
settlement. Administration is aware of this request and concurs in it. Mike McNamara will be covering that council meeting
and closed session as I will be soaking up some sun in Florida. Thanks. Jim
Happy Holidays !
James G. Fausone

41700 West Six Mile Road, Suite 101

Northville, Michigan 48168-3460
(248) 380-0000 tel. ext. 1818
(248) 380-3434 fax
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