Livonia council approves reappointment, nonprofit designation, road funds and honors Judge McCann

Livonia City Council on Dec. 2 approved a set of actions by unanimous vote, including a reappointment, a nonprofit designation that will enable fundraising raffles, an additional road-program expenditure and a proclamation honoring Judge Kathleen McCann.

The council reappointed Linda Shield to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a term expiring Nov. 24, 2026; Vice President Donovic moved the motion and the clerk recorded a 7–0 vote. The Livonia Hockey Association asked the council to designate the organization as a nonprofit so it can apply for a state charitable gaming license for raffles to offset youth hockey expenses; Shelly Ann Dow said proceeds will go to team ice bills and program costs. The council approved that designation by a recorded unanimous vote.

Engineering requested authorization to use additional budgeted funds for the 2024 concrete road program contract (24‑C). Councilmember Jolly moved that item and Donovic supported it; the item carried 7–0. Council also adopted a proclamation recognizing Judge Kathleen McCann’s nearly three decades of service to the 16th District Court and her role leading initiatives including the 2010 courthouse and the sobriety court. The proclamation was read into the record and approved 7–0.

All recorded votes at the meeting were unanimous according to the clerk’s roll call. Details and next steps: the nonprofit designation enables the hockey association to apply to the State of Michigan for a charitable gaming license; the Brownfield appointment will be managed under mayoral office procedures; and the road program authorization comes from existing budgeted funds, as stated by staff.