HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2008-11-05 36935
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTIETH
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2008
On November 5, 2008, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the
President of the Council at 8 00 p m Councilman Laura led the meeting with the
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Joe Laura, Brian Meakin,
Thomas Robinson, Don Knapp, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann, and Laura
Toy Absent. None
Elected and appointed officials present: Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering), Karen Tesner, Director of
Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Linda Grimsby, City Clerk, and
Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#486-08 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,619th Regular
Meeting of the Council held October 22, 2008 are hereby approved as
submitted
President Toy congratulated Sean Kavanagh on winning the election
and becoming the new 16th District Court Judge for the City of Livonia City Clerk
Linda Grimsby indicated more than 57,895 voters turned out to vote at the
Presidential election yesterday
President Toy announced the following Public Hearing to be held on
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at the Auditorium of City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, MI, at 7.00 p m
Petition 2008-09-01-07 submitted by 19055 Farmington Road, L L C ,
requesting to rezone a portion of the property located on the east side
of Filmore Avenue, between Seven Mile Road and Clarita Avenue
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(19036 Filmore), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9 from R-3 to C-2 (One
Family Residential — 80'X120' Lots to General Business)
There was no Audience Communication at the beginning of the
meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated October 20,
2008, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending September 30, 2008, were received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
At the direction of the Chair, Agenda Item #9 was removed from the
Consent portion of the Agenda
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by McCann, it was
#487-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Linda
Curry, Unity of Livonia Church, dated October 17, 2008, which
requests permission to display signs announcing their walk-through
play, Journey to Bethlehem, to be conducted on Saturday and Sunday,
December 6 and 7, 2008, which signs are 18" x 24" in size and will be
displayed at various locations in the City, no earlier than Monday,
December 1, 2008, and removed no later than Sunday, December 7,
2008, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted, with the understanding that the
City is not responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County
#488-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian, dated October 1, 2008, which
bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the Information
Systems Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of four (4) Cisco switches,
seven (7) hardware connectors, and one (1) cable for the Livonia Civic
Center Library from Analysts International, 3252 University Drive, Suite
200, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, for the total amount of $19,703 14,
the same to be expended from funds already budgeted in Account No
271-738-987-000 for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
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#489-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated October 13, 2008, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of one (1) replacement marked police vehicle (to replace a
Dodge Charger that was totaled in an accident) from Bill Snethkamp
Dodge, 6131 S Pennsylvania, Lansing, Michigan 48910, in the amount
of $21,758 50, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure from funds received in an insurance settlement from
MMRMA in the total amount of $11,856 00 for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an additional
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $9,902 50 from funds already
budgeted in Account No 101-302-985-000 for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan consortium bid and such action is taken
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D 4 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#490-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police, dated October 9, 2008, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council hereby authorizes participation in the Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and does, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the 2007 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $15,311 00 (with
no matching funds required), to be combined with the 2006 award to
upgrade the technology of the Police Department, the same to be
deposited in Account No 223-772-558-081 and appropriated for its
intended purposes
#491-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer— Operations, dated October 20,
2008, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bedzyk Brothers, Inc ,
30057 W Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for completing all
work required in connection with the interior renovations of Fire
Stations No 1, 3 and 4, for the sum of $266,062 50, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $266,062 50 from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
Account No 101-338-981-000, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it
becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
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Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#492-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer - Operations, dated October 14,
2008, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
and a subsequent communication from the Mayor, dated October 16,
2008, the Council does hereby accept the proposal to extend the
2004 bid of Branch Tree Service, Inc , 24195 Mound Road, Warren,
Michigan 48091, for completing all work required in connection with
the 2009 Municipal Tree Trimming Program in Sections 3, 5, 6, 7,
14,15, 16 and 17, and to provide personnel and equipment for routine
tree maintenance and tree emergencies in all Sections of the City, in
connection with the 2009 Municipal Tree Trimming Program, at the
original 2004 unit prices bid for an estimated total cost not to exceed
$500,000 00, based upon the Public Service Division's estimate of
units involved, and subject to final payment based upon the actual
units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $500,000 00 from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in Account No 205-527-818-045, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby approve the use of the Public Service Division Yard for
contractor parking of trucks/equipment needed for the City's
operations whenever the need arises and as long as space is
available, FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve removing the
requirement for performance and surety bonding policies for the
reasons stated in the aforementioned report and recommendation,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance Section
3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#493-08 RESOLVED, that having a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service — Municipal Services and the
Director of Public Works, dated October 16, 2008, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve a one (1) year extension
of the existing contract with Brendel's Septic Tank Service, LLC, 9481
Highland Road, White Lake, Michigan 48386, for providing portable
toilet service for the City's 2009 season at the unit prices bid in their
proposal dated February 5, 2007, for the estimated total cost of
$29,975 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $29,975 00 from funds
already budgeted for this purpose in Account No 205-527-818-000
(Municipal Refuse Fund), FURTHER, the Council does hereby
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authorize the action herein without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#494-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 8, 2008, which
bears the signature of the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from the Wayne
County Department of Public Services that the City take jurisdiction
and control of the entire on-site storm sewer collection system as part
of the development of the Retail/Office Building development located at
19651 Middlebelt Road, the Council does hereby determine as follows
1 To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services
(Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm
sewer site plans and further, that the City will accept jurisdiction
and maintenance (at no expense to the County) of the storm
sewer within the property located on the west side of Middlebelt
Road, north of St. Martins Avenue, in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 2 (See attached maintenance agreement from the
owner, D & D Landhold, L L C , indicating their willingness to
reimburse the City for any such maintenance that may become
necessary),
2 To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the
above storm sewer construction, and
3 To authorize the Mayor to execute the maintenance agreement
on behalf of the City
#495-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, dated October 9,
2008, which sets forth its resolution 10-92-2008, adopted on October
7, 2008, with regard to a request from Gallagher Group Construction
Company, Inc , for a second one-year extension of the site plan
approval in connection with Petition 2006-07-08-14 regarding a
proposal to construct a medical office building on properties located on
the south side of Six Mile Road between Oporto Avenue and
Middlebelt Road (29945 and 29929 Six Mile Road) in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 14, previously granted in Council Resolution 449-06,
adopted on September 13, 2006, and extended in Council Resolution
559-07, adopted on November 7, 2007, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
requested second extension of the site plan approval in connection
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with Petition 2006-07-08-14 is hereby approved, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the request for a second (2nd) extension of Site Plan
Approval by Richard Gallagher, president of Gallagher Group
Construction Company, in a letter dated September 1, 2008, is
hereby approved for a one-year period, and
2 That all conditions imposed by Council Resolution #449-06 in
connection with Petition 2006-07-08-14, which permitted the
construction of a medical office building, shall remain in effect to
the extent that they are not in conflict with the foregoing
condition
#496-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 15, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 09-78-2008 adopted on September 9, 2008,
with regard to a request from Rocky Zebari, on behalf of Livonia Plaza,
for approval of the Landscape Plan in connection with Petition 2007-
08-08-14, which previously received approval on October 10, 2007,
(Council Resolution No 500-07) regarding a proposal to renovate the
exterior of the commercial building on property located on the east side
of Middlebelt Road, between St. Martin Avenue and Bretton Road
(19618 Middlebelt Road) in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the Landscape Plan in connection with Petition 2007-
08-08-14 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Landscape Plan marked sheet SP-1 dated August 25,
2008, as revised, prepared by DAZ Architectural Design, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except that the Fringe
Trees as shown on the plan shall be substituted with a minimum
of four full size deciduous trees as approved by the Planning
Staff;
2 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
3 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all
landscaped and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall
be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition, and
4 That all other conditions imposed by Council Resolution 500-07,
which granted approval for the renovation of the exterior of the
REVISED
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#497-08 RESOLVED,
Plaza, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are
not in conflict with the foregoing conditions
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 8, 2008, which
transmits its resolution 10-88-2008 adopted on October 7, 2008, with
regard to Petition 2008-09-08-10 submitted by G.A V Associates,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to renovate
a portion of the exterior of the commercial shopping center (New Five
Village Center) located on the south side of Five Mile Road between
Newburgh Road and Blue Skies Avenue (37571 Five Mile Road), in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the Planning
Commission and Petition 2008-09-08-10 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet No A-1 dated October 20,
2008, as revised, prepared by G.A.V Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet No A-2
dated October 20, 2008, as revised, prepared by G.A.V
Associates, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four (4")
inch brick up to the roofline, after that, because of weight
restrictions, a matching "then" brick material (cultured) shall be
permitted,
4 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals,
5 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
6 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
building permits are applied for; and
7 Pursuant to Section 19 10 of Ordinance No 543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a
period of one year only from the date of approval by City
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Council, and unless a building permit is obtained, this approval
shall be null and void at the expiration of said period
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Laura, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki,
McCann, and Toy
NAYS None
A communication from the Planning Department, dated October 31,
2008, re site plan extension process and extending the time frames for same, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-02-08-
05 and CR 558-07, CR 553-06, CR 535-05, CR 168-04 and CR 183-03)
A communication from Sam Shamie, S & N Development, dated
September 15, 2008, re request for extension of site plan approval for property at
37640 Seven Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 2003-02-08-05 and CR 558-07, CR 553-06, CR 535-05, CR 168-
04 and CR 183-03)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#498-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, dated October 9,
2008, which sets forth its resolution 10-91-2008, adopted on October
7, 2008, with regard to a request submitted by S & N Development
Company, for a fifth one-year extension of the site plan approval for
Petition 2003-02-08-05, in connection with a proposal to construct an
office building on property located on the north side of Seven Mile
Road between Newburgh Road and Victor Parkway (37640 Seven Mile
Road) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, previously granted in Council
Resolution 183-03, adopted on April 23, 2003, and most recently
extended in Council Resolution 558-07, adopted on November 7,
2007, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and does hereby approve the requested fifth
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extension of the site plan approval in connection with Petition 2003-02-
08-05, subject to the following conditions
1 That the request for a fifth (51h) extension of Site Plan Approval
by Sam Shamie, managing member of S & N Development
Company, in a letter dated September 15, 2008, is hereby
approved for a two-year period, and
2 That all conditions imposed by Council Resolution 183-03 in
connection with Petition 2003-02-08-05, which permitted the
construction of a three-story office building, shall remain in
effect to the extent that they are not in conflict with the foregoing
condition
A communication entitled "Guidelines for Commercial Filming in
Livonia, Michigan" and the corresponding Application for Commercial Filing, dated
October 15, 2008, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 206-08 and CR 205-08)
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Meakin, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#499-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Strategic Planning Committee, dated October 15, 2008, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 206-08, regarding the subject of the
possibility of film industries coming to Livonia, the Council does hereby
refer the subject of allowing road closures to be directed by the
Administration as opposed to the City Council to the Department of
Law for preparation of an appropriate Ordinance amendment to the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, for submission to Council,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby refer the issue of reviewing the
Guidelines for Commercial Filming in Livonia to the Department of Law
for its report and recommendation, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby grant temporary authority over these guidelines to the
Administration
A communication received October 15, 2008, entitled "Wayne County
TURBO Development — A Program of the Wayne County Land Bank. Frequently
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Asked Questions", was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 407-08)
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Robinson, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#500-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Strategic Planning Committee, dated October 15, 2008, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 407-08, regarding the subject of Linear
Mold Engineering, Inc and inclusion in the Wayne County TURBO Tax
Program, the Council does hereby refer the subject of ensuring City
approval prior to Wayne County approval regarding the TURBO tax
program to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Meakin, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#501-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Strategic Planning Committee, dated October 15, 2008, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 407-08, regarding the subject of Linear
Mold Engineering, Inc and inclusion in the Wayne County TURBO Tax
Program, the Council does hereby set Monday, November 24, 2008, at
TOO p m as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the request of
Linear Mold Engineering, Inc to obtain tax relief for their property
located at 12926 Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan, under the Wayne
County TURBO (Transforming Underdeveloped Residential and
Business Opportunities) Development Program
A communication from the Department of Community Resources,
dated May 29, 2008, re question of whether more City Council meetings should be
televised, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR
265-04 and CR 207-08)
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Meakin, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#502-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Strategic Planning Committee, dated October 15, 2008, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 265-04, regarding the question of
whether more City Council meetings should be televised, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this
matter
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#503-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Strategic Planning Committee, dated October 15, 2008, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 474-04, regarding the matter of an
updated study of Act No 198 relative to tax abatements and its impact
in the City, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with regard to this matter
McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDITION SECTION
3 THERETO
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Robinson gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010, 020, AND 030 OF
TITLE 5, CHAPTER 36 (GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS AND
TOWING OPERATIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
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above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Robinson gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 170 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER
03 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming regular
meeting
Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION
3 THERETO (Petition 2008-05-01-02)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki,
McCann, and Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26 OF THE ZONING MAPOF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
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CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDITION SECITON
3 THERETO (Petition 2008-06-01-04)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Meakin, Robinson, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki,
McCann, and Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#504-08 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, the Council has the authority to establish plant
rehabilitation districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of a
plant rehabilitation district encompassing land situated in the City of
Livonia and comprised of an area of approximately 18 435 acres, more
particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of
Livonia Plant Rehabilitation District No 112-1P", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Kin
Properties, Inc of the Council's pending action on this resolution and
of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of
Livonia Plant Rehabilitation District No 112-1P; and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Plant Rehabilitation
District No 112-1P, and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2008, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Plant Rehabilitation District
No 112-1P, at which time Kin Properties, Inc and other taxpayers and
residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy
of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on
file with this City Council), and a representative of Kin Properties, Inc.
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attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such
hearing on behalf of the said corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 A Plant Rehabilitation District is hereby established, such district
to consist of the area described in Exhibit A, attached hereto,
2 Such Plant Rehabilitation District is hereby designated as the
"City of Livonia Plant Rehabilitation District No 112-1P "
EXHIBIT A
Part of the northwest 1/4, Section 29, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, commencing at the North '/ corner of
Section 29, thence along the North-South '/4 line of said
section S 00°03'50" W, 825 feet; thence S 89°58'40" W,
43 feet to the point of beginning, thence S 00°03'50" W,
179 81 feet; thence S 89°59'24" W, 431 17 feet; thence N
00°54'55" E, 58 15 feet; thence S 89°59'47" W, 846 25
feet; thence N 00°03'14" E, 668 24 feet; thence N
89°58'40" E, 506 27 feet, thence S 00°01'20" E, 12 00
feet; thence N 89°58'40" E, 443 88 feet; thence S
00°01'20" E, 202 29 feet, thence S 89°55'05" E, 326 20
feet; thence S 00°03'50" W, 332 06 feet to the point of
beginning Containing 18 435 acres of land, more or
less
3 It is hereby determined that the subject property meets the
statutory requirement of functional obsolescence
4 The City Assessor has submitted a statement showing the SEV
of the obsolete facility, which indicates that the 2008 SEV of this
property is $3,317,110 00
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#505-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Council President, dated October 22, 2008, to which is
attached a proposed schedule of Council Study and Regular Meetings
for the period January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, the
Council does hereby approve the following dates for City Council
Meetings for 2009, subject to change with notice
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Study Meetings Regular Meetings
JANUARY
Monday, January 5 Wednesday, January 14
Wednesday, January 21 Wednesday, January 28
FEBRUARY
Monday, February 2 Wednesday, February 11
Wednesday, February 18 Wednesday, February 25
MARCH
Monday, March 2 Wednesday, March 11
Monday, March 16 Wednesday, March 25
APRIL
Monday, March 30 Wednesday, April 8
Monday, April 20 Wednesday, April 29
MAY
Wednesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 13
Monday, May 18 Wednesday, May 27
JUNE
Monday, June 1 Wednesday, June 10
Monday, June 15 Monday, June 22
JULY
Monday, June 29 Wednesday, July 8
Monday, July 13 Monday, July 20
AUGUST
Wednesday, July 22 Monday, August 10
Monday, August 17 Wednesday, August 26
SEPTEMBER
Monday, August 31 Wednesday, September 9
Wednesday, September 16 Wednesday, September 23
OCTOBER
Monday, September 28 Wednesday, October 7
Monday, October 12 Wednesday, October 21
NOVEMBER
Monday, October 26 Wednesday, November 4
fire
Monday, November 9 Wednesday, November 18
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DECEMBER
Monday, November 23 Wednesday, December 2
Monday, December 7 Wednesday, December 16
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#506-08 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
position of City Attorney to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
Laura wished "Congratulations" to election winners John Walsh, who
won as Michigan State Representative, Laura Cox, who was re-elected as Wayne
County Commissioner; and Thaddeus McCotter, who was re-elected as U S
Congressman
McCann congratulated City Clerk Linda Grimsby and her staff for doing
an excellent job running yesterday's Presidential election as well as the Police
Department for taking care of any matters that arose in an efficient matter McCann
stated Livonia should be proud of the election process that took place yesterday
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,620th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 29 p m
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Linda Grimsby, City Cler