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Home My WebLink AboutInterlocal Agreements - 2011.11.02 - 6280Bill Bullard Jr. Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds www.oakgov.com/clerkrod ________________________________________________________________________ Administrative Offices Elections Division Legal & Vital Records Register of Deeds Office 1200 N Telegraph, Dept 415 1200 N Telegraph, Dept 417 1200 N Telegraph, Dept 413 1200 N Telegraph, Dept 480 Pontiac MI 48341-0415 Pontiac MI 48341-0417 Pontiac MI 48341-0413 Pontiac MI 48341-0480 (248) 858-0560 (248) 858-0564 (248) 858-0581 (248) 858-0605 clerk@oakgov.com elections@oakgov.com clerklegal@oakgov.com deeds@oakgov.com November 16, 2011 Michigan Department of State Office of the Great Seal 108 South Washington Square, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48918 Dear Office of the Great Seal: On November 2, 2011, the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR #11264 – County Clerk/Register of Deeds – Elections Division – Agreement to Utilize the Services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers by the City of Ferndale. As required by Urban Cooperation Act 7 of 1967 - MCL 124.510(4), a copy of the signed agreement with the City of Ferndale and the authorizing Board of Commissioners Resolution are enclosed for filing by your office. Send confirmation of receipt of this agreement to: Mr. Joseph Rozell, Director of Elections Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds County Service Center, Building #12 East 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. Pontiac, MI 48341 (Please include our Miscellaneous Resolution number on the confirmation of receipt letter for filing purposes.) Contact our office at (248) 858-0564 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, COUNTY OF OAKLAND Joseph J. Rozell Director of Elections Cc: Pat Davis, Oakland County Corporation Counsel J. Cherilynn Tallman, Clerk City of Ferndale Enclosures http://ferndale-mi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=243[11/4/2011 8:58:36 AM] FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 26, 2011 A Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council was held Monday, September 26, 2011 at City Hall, 300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Mayor Coulter called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2.ROLL CALL Present:Council Member Galloway, Council Member Lennon, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. Absent:Council Member Baker. Moved by Council Member Lennon, supported by Council Member Galloway to approve the absence of Council Member Baker due to illness. AYES:Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED 3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Council Member Piana, supported by Council Member Galloway to approve the agenda as submitted. AYES:Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED 4.PRESENTATIONS A.Police Department - Citizen Award 4A - Citizen Award Chief of Police Collins presented a Citizen's Award to Miles Vanmeter, an employee of Como's Restaurant, for his actions and quick response to a larceny on August 30, 2011 leading to the apprehension of the suspect. http://ferndale-mi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=243[11/4/2011 8:58:36 AM] B.September 2011 Beautification Awards; and C.Presentation of Certificates to all 2011 Beautification Award Winners 4B & C - Beautification Awards Peggy Snow, Beautification Commission Chair, presented the 2011 Beautification Awards. D.Introduction of Ferndale Library Director Kate Pohjola Mayor Coulter introduced Kate Pohjola, Ferndale Public Library Director. E.Updates to Emergency Communication Plan 4E - Emergency Communications Plan 1 Emergency Communications Plan 2 City Manager McGrath presented the City's Emergency Communication Plan. F.Downtown Development Authority Chris Hughes, DDA Communications and Marketing Manager, presented an update on activities in the downtown area. 5.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.Presentation on scope of projects by Representatives of Garden Fresh Salsa Co. 5A - Garden Fresh Project Overview Council Member Lennon recused himself from deliberating and voting on Agenda Items 5C, D & E because he is employed by Garden Fresh Salsa Co., Inc. Derek Delacourt, Ferndale Community and Economic Development Director, Jack Aronson and John Latella, Garden Fresh Salsa Co., Inc., presented an overview of Garden Fresh’s plans for reinvestment in Ferndale at their current location at 1505 Bonner and at their new location at 1220 E. Nine Mile. In total the expansion project proposes close to $14 million in new real and personal property, 280 retained jobs and the creation of 75-100 new jobs within the next two years. http://ferndale-mi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=243[11/4/2011 8:58:36 AM] B.Consideration to Establish Industrial Development District (IDD), 1220 E. Nine Mile Road 5B - Establish IDD 1220 E. 9 Mile Mayor Coulter opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. In response to questions from Kay Watson regarding the impact of a tax abatement on residents, Mr. Delacourt and Mayor Coulter explained that tax abatements are incentives offered to retain and attract businesses willing to invest a significant amount of new money in the City, that abatements are only granted on 50% of the new taxes created by the new investment, and noted, therefore, there is a positive impact on tax revenue for the City. Jeanne Davis thanked Garden Fresh for their investment in Ferndale. There being no further comments, Mayor Coulter closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Moved by Council Member Galloway, supported by Council Member Piana to approve the Resolution establishing an Establish Industrial Development District (IDD), 1220 E. Nine Mile Road, as requested by Aronson Properties, LLC. AYES:Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED C.Consideration of Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate (IFEC), 1220 E. Nine Mile Road 5C - IFEC 1220 E. 9 Mile Mayor Coulter opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. Sean House supported the proposal. Alan Soave opposed the proposal. There being no further comments, Mayor Coulter closed the public hearing at 8:37 p.m. Moved by Council Member Piana, supported by Council Member Galloway to approve the Resolution granting an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate (IFEC), to Garden Fresh Salsa Co., Inc., for a 12-year tax abatement in the amount of $1,600,000.00 at 1220 E. Nine Mile Road, which will create 25-50 jobs and to authorize the Mayor to sign the IFEC Agreement and further to direct the City Clerk to submit the required documents to the State before the October 31, 2011 deadline. http://ferndale-mi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=243[11/4/2011 8:58:36 AM] AYES:Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED D.Consideration of Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate (IFEC), 1505 Bonner 5D - IFEC 1505 Bonner Mayor Coulter opened the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. and, there being no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. Moved by Council Member Galloway, supported by Council Member Piana to approve the Resolution granting an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) to Garden Fresh Salsa, Inc. for a 12-year tax abatement in the amount of $11,774,000.00 at 1505 Bonner which will create 50 jobs while maintaining the 280 current positions and to authorize the Mayor to sign the IFEC Agreements and further, to direct the City Clerk to submit the required documents to the State before the October 31, 2011 deadline. AYES:Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED E.Liquor License - Consideration of Small Wine Maker License for Fish Hook Distilling Company, LLC (Valentine Vodka) to be held with the 2011 Small Distiller License located at 161 Vester St., Ferndale, MI, 48220, Oakland County 5E - Small Wine Maker License for Fish Hook Distilling Company Mayor Coulter opened the public hearing at 8:41 p.m. and, there being no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:41 p.m. Moved by Council Member Piana, supported by Council Member Galloway to approve a new Small Wine Maker License for Fish Hook Distilling Company, LLC (Valentine Vodka) to be held with the 2011 Small Distiller License located at 161 Vester St., Ferndale, MI, 48220, Oakland County. AYES:Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED 6.CALL TO AUDIENCE http://ferndale-mi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=243[11/4/2011 8:58:36 AM] Jeanne Davis, President of Ferndale Seniors, promoted the October 12th meeting with candidates for Mayor and City Council. Dan Martin suggested the City’s emergency communication plan include significant external partners, pointing out that DTE did not provide substantial informational updates to its customers. Ann Heler, Board President of Ferncare Free Clinic, announced the Grand Opening of the clinic. Alan Soave complained about standing water on the sidewalk in front of his house. 7.CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. A.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 12, 2011, as submitted by City Clerk 7A - Minutes 09-12-11 Regular Council B.Approval of SMART Municipal & Community Credits FYE2012, as submitted by Recreation Director 7B - SMART Contracts FYE2012 C.Approval to appoint DPW Supervisor Shaun Slocum as Alternate to represent the City of Ferndale on the Board of Trustees of the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, as submitted by DPW Director 7C - SOCRRA Alternate D.Approval of the one-year Agreement with the City of Oak Park to use the City’s Southwest Storage Yard as a transfer site for leaves and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement, as submitted by DPW Director 7D - SW Yard Usage - Oak Park E.Approval of the one-year Agreement with the City of Pleasant Ridge to use the City’s Southwest Storage Yard as a transfer site for leaves and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement, as submitted by DPW Director http://ferndale-mi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=243[11/4/2011 8:58:36 AM] 7E - SW Yard Usage - Pleasant Ridge F.Approval of the Cost Participation Agreement with the Board of Oakland County Road Commissioners to resurface the I-696 service drive west and east of Huron Street in FYE2012, and to charge the City’s share of the expense, estimated at $24,836, to the Major Streets Fund, 202-000-977.000, as submitted by DPW Director 7F - Resurface I-696 Service Drive G.Approval to adopt Resolution Authorizing Travel to Michigan Municipal League’s 2011 Convention for Mayor Coulter and Council Member Piana, as submitted by City Clerk 7G - Authorization to Travel Coulter & Piana H.Approval to require the owners of 2730 Burdette, 621 West Oakridge and 2020 Burdette (726 E. Cambourne) to replace deteriorated sidewalk flags by October 28, 2011, as submitted by DPW Director 7H - Sidewalk Replacement I.Approval of Contract with Oakland County for Election Canvassing Services, as submitted by City Clerk 7I - Canvassing Contract with Oakland County J.Approval of the bills and payrolls as certified by City Manager to be paid subject to review by the Council Finance Committee Moved by Council Member Galloway, supported by Council Member Lennon to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. AYES:Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED 8.REGULAR AGENDA A.Appointment of Catherine Graca to the Beautification Commission for a term ending December 31, 2012 http://ferndale-mi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=243[11/4/2011 8:58:36 AM] 8A - C. Graca Appointment to Beautification Commission Moved by Council Member Galloway, supported by Council Member Piana to approve the appointment of Catherine Graca to the Beautification Commission for a term ending December 31, 2012. AYES:Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED B.Consideration to Amend Concessionaire License for Charity Mendoza of Detroit Under Dog 8B - Amend Mendoza Concessionaire Moved by Council Member Galloway, supported by Council Member Lennon to approve the Resolution amending the Concessionaire License for Charity Mendoza of Detroit Under Dog to additionally allow operation on the north side of W. Troy (behind 262 W. Troy) where the sidewalk is 15' wide on Wednesday-Sunday, midnight until 3:00 a.m. AYES:Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED C.Consideration of Amendment to Council Rules of Procedure to eliminate Liaison Reports 8C - Amend Council Rules of Procedure Moved by Council Member Piana, supported by Council Member Lennon to approve the Amendment to Council Rules of Procedure to eliminate Council Liaison Reports and Council Appointee Reports from Section II. Meeting Procedure, 2. Order of Business. AYES:Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED D.Consideration of Court, City Hall and Police Station HVAC http://ferndale-mi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=243[11/4/2011 8:58:36 AM] 8D - HVAC City Buildings Council direction to staff was to identify the cost savings of the proposed HVAC system and provide Council with an estimate on the payback for a geothermal system. E.Consideration of Ordinance No. 1117, Amending Chapter 9, Fire Prevention and Protection, to add Article IV, Reimbursement for Medical Services While in Custody of the City 8E - Medical Reimbursement in Custody Moved by Council Member Piana, supported by Council Member Galloway to approve adoption of Ordinance No. 1117, amending Chapter 9, Fire Prevention to add Article IV, Reimbursement for Medical Services while in Custody of the City and adoption of the Resolution establishing the fee schedule for services. AYES:Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED 10.CALL TO COUNCIL Council Member Piana announced the grand opening of the FernCare Free Clinic, and promoted the Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m. with DTE regarding the July power outage. Mayor Coulter promoted the League of Women Voters candidate forum on Monday, October 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 11.CLOSED SESSION - to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute pursuant to Section 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act - MCL 15.268 Moved by Council Member Lennon, supported by Council Member Galloway to approve to adjourn to Closed Session to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute pursuant to Section 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act - MCL 15.268. AYES:Council Member Lennon, Council Member Galloway, Council Member Piana, and Mayor Coulter. NAYS:None. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Coulter adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened the http://ferndale-mi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=243[11/4/2011 8:58:36 AM] Regular Meeting at 9:54 p.m. 12.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Coulter adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m. _______________________________ David Coulter, Mayor _______________________________ J. Cherilynn Tallman, City Clerk