HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2007-06-06 36237
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
EIGHTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2007
On June 6, 2007, 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 Councilmember Taylor led the meeting with the Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Gerald Taylor, Don Knapp,
Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, Joe Laura, Thomas Robinson, and James
McCann Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present. Robert Schron, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Sean
Kavanagh, City Attorney; Val Vandersloot, City Clerk, Mayor Jack Engebretson, Jeff
Bryant, Economic Development Director; William LaPine, City Planning Commission,
Deborah McDermott, City Planning Commission, and Craig Pastor, Zoning Board of
Appeals
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Robinson, it was
#251-07 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,585th Regular
Meeting of the Council held May 23, 2007 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, and
Robinson
NAYS None
PRESENT McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
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There was no audience communication at the beginning of the
meeting
Meakin presented a commendation to Lawrence Technological
University and Team AloeTerra for their commitment to the environment and their
commendable work in developing sustainable design, alternative energy and energy
efficiency technology Furthermore, the Mayor and City Council congratulated
Lawrence Technology University and Team AloTerra for being selected as one of
only twenty teams from across Europe, the United States, and Canada to compete
in the 2007 Solar Decathlon Present to accept the commendation on behalf of
Lawrence Technological University was Mark Brucki, Director of Technology
Partnerships
Godfroid-Marecki presented a commendation on behalf of Mayor
Engebretson and the City Council to St. Mary Mercy Hospital for recently being
named One of the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals award by Solucient for 2006 Present
to accept the commendation on behalf of St. Mary Mercy Hospital was David Spivey,
President.
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#252-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmembers Thomas Robinson and Joe Laura, the Council does
hereby refer the subject of signs in the right-of-way to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation
At the direction of the Chair, Item #8 was removed from the Consent
portion of the Agenda
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Taylor, it was
#253-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Tracy Favaro, 16148 Southampton Court, dated May 6, 2007,
requesting permission to close Southampton Court, between the
addresses of 16148 and 16160 Southampton Court on Saturday, June
23, 2007, from 3 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a
block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested,
including therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, June
24, 2007, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein
being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#254-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Donna Nowicki, 33003 Middleboro, dated May 14, 2007, requesting
permission to close Middleboro between Mayfield and Westmore on
Saturday, August 4, 2007, from 4 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose
of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission
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as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the
approval of the Police Department.
#255-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Judy Buzette, 11077 Oxbow, dated May 18, 2007, requesting
permission to close Oxbow between Orangelawn and Elmira on
Wednesday, July 4, 2007, from 12 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to the approval of the Police Department.
#256-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Lucy
Hatcher, Regional Representative, Donor Resources Development,
American Red Cross, dated May 21, 2007, which requests permission
to display signs announcing the blood drive to be conducted at Bill
Brown Ford on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, which signs are to be 22"x 28"
in size and which will be displayed in front of the Bill Brown Ford New
Car Dealership and the Bill Brown Ford Used Car Dealership, no
earlier than 6 30 a m on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, and removed no
later than 7 00 p m on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, 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
#257-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Barbara Lewis, Event Chairman, on behalf of the Rotary Club of
Livonia, dated May 7, 2007, requesting permission to sell beer, to
place a 4' x 8' banner at the entrance to Rotary Park for a period not to
exceed two weeks, to place a 15' inflatable archway near the fountain
plaza at Rotary Park which will be taken down at the end of the day on
August 12, 2007, and to place 22"x 28" wire mounted signs at various
intersections in the City, announcing the Rotary Club of Livonia's
Annual Bar-B-Que and Family Fun Fest to be held at Rotary Park on
Sunday, August 12, 2007, as a fundraiser for Rotary Park and other
Rotary community and international projects, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to
the following conditions
1 The Rotary Club of Livonia shall provide the City of Livonia with
an appropriate insurance policy naming the City of Livonia as
additional insured with liquor liability coverage in the amount of
$1 million, and such certificate of insurance shall be submitted
to the Department of Law for approval by the City prior to the
event;
imp 2 That all alcoholic beverages will be sold only by Rotarians and
proof of legitimate drinking age will be required,
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3 That alcoholic beverages will be served in a fenced off area,
4 That the Rotary Club will obtain a 24-hour Alcohol Sales Permit
from the State of Michigan prior to this event;
5 That medical and security personnel shall be on site at all times,
and
6 That the wire-mounted road signs will be installed on July 28-29,
2007 and removed by Monday, August 13, 2007, with the
understanding that the City is not responsible should the signs
be removed by Wayne County
#258-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ruth
McCarthy, St Aidan Church Craft Show Chairman, dated May 15,
2007, which requests permission to display a 4' x 4' sign on church
property, no earlier than Saturday, October 27, 2007, and removed no
later than Sunday, November 11, 2007, and 18"x 24" signs at various
locations in the City announcing their Craft Show to be conducted at
the Monsignor Burnett Activity Center on Saturday, November 10,
2007, from 9 30 a m to 4 00 p m , which signs will be displayed no
earlier than Sunday, November 4, 2007, and removed no later than
Sunday, November 11, 2007, 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
#259-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Council President and the Director of Legislative Affairs, dated
May 9, 2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, the
Council does hereby approve of an extension of the current contract
between the City of Livonia and MAT Court Recording & Court
Services, 6225 Ardmore Park Circle, Dearborn Heights, Michigan
48127, to provide recording and transcription services for the City of
Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals meetings for the period December 1,
2007 through November 30, 2008 at the sitting fee rate of $22 00 per
hour ($3 10 per page for transcription), for the period December 1,
2008 through November 30, 2009 at the sitting fee rate of $25 00 per
hour ($3 10 per page for transcription), for the period December 1,
2009 through November 30, 2010 at the sitting fee rate of $25 00 per
hour ($3 15 per page for transcription), and $3 50 per page for
expedited requests for transcription, from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in Account No 101-815-818-000 (Contract Services), and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid company
and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
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action herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#260-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from William
C Fried, Treasurer, Hearts of Livonia, dated May 15, 2007, the Council
does hereby determine as follows
1 That Hearts of Livonia is a worthy non-profit charity in the
community;
2 That the City of Livonia shall be one of the co-sponsors of the
2007 Ben Celani Golf Day Benefit;
3 That Hearts of Livonia is hereby granted approval to use the
Whispering Willows and Fox Creek Municipal Golf Courses,
only, on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, for the 30th annual golf
outing, and
4 That Hearts of Livonia is hereby granted approval to display
banners on Five Mile and Farmington Roads from August 1,
2007, through August 16, 2007, at no additional cost to Hearts
of Livonia, which signs shall be removed by August 16, 2007
#261-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated May 21, 2007, forwarding an application
submitted by Mindy TenBrink, 19430 Mayfield Avenue, Apt. 204,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, for a massage therapist permit and in
accordance with Chapter 5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve this request in the manner
and form herein submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
#262-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated May 21, 2007, forwarding an application
submitted by Jamie Wisniewski, 20671 Sherwood Road, Belleville,
Michigan 48111, for a massage apprentice permit and in accordance
with Chapter 5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
Council does hereby approve this request in the manner and form
herein submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#263-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police, dated April 24, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Safety
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of 40 replacement in-car video camera systems
from ICOP Digital, Inc , 16801 West 116th Street, Lenexa, Kansas
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66219, in the amount of $210,553 98, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the purchase of the necessary server and computer
hardware for the police building for storage and accessing video from
Hewlett Packard, 10810 Farnham Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 in
the amount of $141,523 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
accept the proposal submitted by Analysts International, 3252
University Drive, Suite 200, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 for
performing all work required in connection with the installation of
necessary hardware, cabling, firewalls and switches in the amount of
$23,428 20, FURTHER, the amount of $300,000 00 is hereby
authorized to be expended from funds already budgeted for this
purpose in Account No 401-000-987-000 (Capital Outlay), FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an additional appropriation in the
amount of $75,600 00 from the unexpended fund balance of state
adjudicated forfeiture funds for this purpose, 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 with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute contracts for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid companies and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#264-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 8, 2007, and a
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 27,
2007, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend
approval of the request from Levan Party Store, Inc. to add Donna
Hermiz as a joint stockholder with Mikhail Hermiz in 2006 Specially
Designated Distributor (SDD) and Specially Designated Merchant
(SDM) licensed business (Step 1) located at 36217 Plymouth, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
recommend approval of the request from Gianni's Wine Shop, Inc. to
transfer ownership of 2006 SDD and SDM licenses from Levan Party
Store, Inc (Step 2), for a business located at 36217 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
#265-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police, dated May 17, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Public Safety and the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
proposed amended Western Wayne County Police Mutual Aid
Agreement wherein pursuant to 1967 P.A. 236, as amended, the
Livonia Division of Police would continue to participate in the Western
Wayne County Police Mutual Aid Group, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of
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Livonia to execute the proposed amended agreement in the manner
and form herein submitted, as well as to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#266-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public
Works, dated May 15, 2007, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does T hereby accept the bid of Snethkamp Dodge, 631 South
Pennsylvania, Lansing, Michigan 48911, for supplying the Public
Service Division with one (1) sedan (Mich Spec. 3905-0005-27E) for a
total price of $16,893 36, the same to be expended from funds already
budgeted for this purpose in Account No 401-000-985-000 (Capital
Projects), 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 bid price (under Contract
Agreement No 071B6200084), in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal
of one (1) surplus City-owned vehicle at public auction after receipt of
the new vehicle
#267-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public
Works, dated May 15, 2007, 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.
1 One (1) Cargo Van (Mich Spec. 3958-0039) in the amount of
$15,465 00, to be assigned to the Building Maintenance
Section, and
2 One (1) Flatbed Stake Truck (Mich Spec. 3958-0098 and
3958-0075) in the amount of$29,263 00, to be assigned to the
Roads Maintenance Section,
from Gorno Ford, 22025 Allen Road, Trenton, Michigan 48183, in the
total amount of $44,728 00, the same to be expended from funds
already budgeted for this purpose in Capital Projects Account No 401-
000-985-000, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as
the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under
Contract No 071B6200079), and such action is taken in accordance
item with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the disposal of two (2) surplus City-owned vehicles at public
auction after receipt of the new vehicles
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#268-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated May 14, 2007, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 3732 05/07, wherein
the Board concurs in the recommendation made by the Public Utility
Manager in a letter dated April 9, 2007, attached thereto, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Jack Doheny Supplies, Inc., 777 Doheny
Court, Northville, Michigan 48167, for supplying the Public Service
7 Division (Water and Sewer Section) with one (1) SECA Model JAJ-600
TH track-drive all-terrain easement machine for a net price of
$31,120 00, based on a total price of $36,120 00 less trade-in of
$5,000 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura,
Robinson and McCann
NAYS None
Knapp left the podium at 8 15 p m to avoid a perceived conflict of
interest.
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Taylor, it was
#269-07 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, Craig S Pastor, 20072 Parker, Livonia, Michigan 48152, is
hereby reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year
term expiring July 12, 2010, with all the authority and duties as set
forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson,
and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
Craig Pastor was present at the meeting and thanked Council for their
support.
Knapp returned to the podium at 8 17 p m
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Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 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 (Petition 2006-09-01-08)
Karen Greenwald, 19007 Filmore, expressed to Council her concerns
regarding increased traffic volumes in her neighborhood (Petition 2006-09-01-08)
James Blair, 18995 Filmore, submitted to Council photographs
regarding traffic and trash concerns relative to the proposed rezoning submitted by
Peter Lyders, on behalf of Sundance, Inc , a franchisee of Taco Bell Corp (Petition
2006-09-01-08)
Roger Cote, 19018 Filmore, expressed to Council his opposition to the
proposed rezoning submitted by Peter Lyders, on behalf of Sundance, Inc , a
franchisee of Taco Bell Corp (Petition 2006-09-01-08)
At 8 34 p m President McCann passed the gavel to senior
Councilmember Taylor to address this issue
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Laura, McCann, and Taylor
NAYS Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, and Robinson
The Ordinance was declared duly adopted, and would become effective on
publication
At 8 36 p m President McCann resumed the gavel
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#270-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 22, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 03-30-2007, adopted on March 20, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-02-02-05, submitted by Peter Lyders, on behalf
of Sundance, Inc. (a franchisee of Taco Bell Corp ), requesting waiver
use approval to demolish and reconstruct a full service restaurant
(Taco Bell) with drive-up window facilities on the west side of
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Farmington Road between Seven Mile Road and Clarita Avenue
(19055 Farmington Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, which
property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing on this matter on May 16, 2007, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
2007-02-02-05 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP prepared by Desine Inc ,
dated March 21, 2007, as revised, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to, except that the wall shown on the Site Plan shall
be seven (7) feet in height;
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet LA prepared by Desine
Inc., dated March 21, 2007, as revised, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to,
3 That underground sprinklers shall 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,
4 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed
38 seats,
5 That the Exterior Elevations Plans marked Sheets A4 and A4 1
prepared by Anthony Pucci Architect, both dated February 15,
2007, as revised, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
except that the building shall be constructed of brick consistent
with the photos submitted to the City Council on May 16, 2007,
and the brick used in construction shall be full-face four (4) inch
brick (no exceptions),
6 That all masonry used in the construction of the building shall
meet ASTM 216 standards,
7 That all regular parking spaces shall be 10' x 20' in size and the
2 required handicapped spaces shall be properly located, sized
and signed,
8 That all parking spaces shall be double striped,
9 That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a
compatible character, material and color to other exterior
materials on the building,
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10 That all light fixtures shall not exceed a height of 20 feet above
grade and shall be shielded to minimize glare trespassing on
adjacent properties and roadway;
11 That the petitioner shall seek any needed variance from the
Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient front yard setback,
12 That the wall signage (Two separate wall signs with a total area
of 29 4 square feet as portrayed on the front elevation plan on
sheet A.4) and the ground signage (as shown on the knee wall
detail on Sheet DT2 prepared by Desine, Inc., dated February
15, 2007) are hereby approved, subject to the granting of any
needed variances by the Zoning Board of Appeals and any
conditions pertaining thereto,
13 That traffic directional signs shall be free of all advertising,
14 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site, including but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
15 That the hours of operation of the drive-up window and
restaurant dining room shall be limited to 10.00 a m to Midnight
Sunday through Thursday and 10 00 a m to 1 00 a m Friday
and Saturday;
16 That the petitioner shall submit a Maintenance Agreement
acceptable to the City which shall insure that all landscaped
areas are properly maintained, and
17 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of
application for building permits
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#271-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Robert
Cureton, dated May 7, 2007, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk
requirement in front of his newly constructed home located at 20000
Parker, the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as
omitting the sidewalk on the subject property would have no
detrimental effect upon the neighboring properties at this time,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby reserve the right to require
sidewalks at this location in the event that additional sidewalks are
installed in this area at some future date
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A communication from Robert Cureton, 20000 Parker, dated June 3,
2007, appealing the recommendation of the City Engineer regarding his request for
a sidewalk waiver at 20000 Parker, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
Robert Cureton, 20000 Parker, was present at the meeting to answer
any questions of Council
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#272-07 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial
development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City
of Livonia, comprised of three contiguous parcels of property as
follows
1 An area approximately 0 31 acres lying in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 3, more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated by reference herein,
2 An area approximately 0 62 acres lying in the Northeast % of
Section 3, more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated by reference herein,
3 An area approximately 4 54 acres lying in the Northeast 14 of
Section 3, more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated by reference herein,
which parcels hereinafter shall be referred to as "City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 106", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to McLaren
Performance Technologies, 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 Industrial Development District No 106, and
tio 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 Industrial Development
District No 106, and
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WHEREAS, on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, a public hearing was held
on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 106, at which time McLaren Performance
Technologies, 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 McLaren Performance Technologies,
Inc , 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 An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A attached
hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 106 "
EXHIBIT A
03A61B the S 100 feet of the N 360 feet of the E 1/2 of the E 1/2
of the NW 1/4 of the NW 'A4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, except the
E 30 feet thereof (0 31 acre),
03A61A The N 260 feet of the E 1/2 of the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of
the NW 1/4 of the NE 14 of Section 3, except the N 60 0 feet
thereof, also except the E 30 feet thereof (0 62 acre),
and
03A62 63 W 1/2 of the E '/2 of NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NE '/4 of
Section 3, except N 60 feet thereof, also E 1/2 of W 1/2 of NW 'A4
of NW '/4 of NE 1/4 Section 3, T1 S R9E, except N 60 feet thereof
(4 54 acres)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#273-07 WHEREAS, the City Council has received an application
for the transfer of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate #2000-
415 to Alro Steel Corporation, from Trio Tool Company, covering
industrial facilities located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 74, and
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WHEREAS, the Council did previously in Council Resolution 703-00,
adopted on September 13, 2000, approve an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate for Trio Tool Company, for a period of 12 years,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Livonia as follows
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Alro Steel Corporation, finds and determines
a That the approval of the transfer of this Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate shall not have the effect
of substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of
any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in
the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be
located, and
b The applicant has fully complied with the requirements of
Section 9, Act No 198, PA 1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the above transfer of
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate #2000-415 from Trio
Tool Company, covering industrial facilities to be located within
the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 74
3 Council Resolution 703-00, adopted on September 13, 2000 is
hereby amended and revised to the extent necessary to be
consistent with the action taken herein
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#274-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated May 24, 2007, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of Deborah L McDermott, 30920
Rayburn, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission
for a term of three years, which shall expire on June 9, 2010
Deborah McDermott was present at the meeting and thanked Council
for their support.
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#275-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated May 24, 2007, the Council does hereby approve
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of and concur in the reappointment of John Walsh, 35041 Pembroke,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of
three years, which shall expire on June 9, 2010
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Meakin, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#276-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Fire Chief, dated May 17, 2007, which bears the signature of
the Director of Public Safety and the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the amount of
$5,000 00 from State Farm Insurance, 14111 Middlebelt, Livonia,
Michigan, the same to be appropriated and credited to Account No
702-285-336 (Fire Community Donations) for the purposes as
designated by the donor
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,586th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 45 p m on June 6, 2007
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Val Vandersloot, City Clerk