HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2007-07-18 36303
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
EIGHTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 18, 2007
On July 18, 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 Godfroid-Marecki delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Terry Godfroid-Marecki, Joe
Laura, Thomas Robinson, Gerald Taylor, Don Knapp, Brian Meakin, and James
McCann
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert Schron, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; and Val Vandersloot,
City Clerk.
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Taylor, it was
#334-07 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,588th Regular
Meeting of the Council held July 2, 2007 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin,
and McCann
NAYS None
PRESENT Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the
meeting
Godfroid-Marecki wished her son Aaren a Happy Birthday Aaren
turned 15 on Tuesday
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Robinson wished a Happy Birthday to both of his parents, whose
birthdays were last week.
Taylor wished a Happy Birthday to all of the following individuals Val
Vandersloot, Robert Schron, and Toni Kovalcheck.
Council President McCann wished his mother-in-law a Happy Birthday
He also announced that there would be six ""X" items at the end of tonight's meeting
consisting of Two items being reported out of the Finance, Insurance and Budget
Committee Meeting of July 16, 2007, an award of bid for the construction of a storm
relief sewer at the south end of the St. Michael's School parking lot; the proposed
acquisition of tax foreclosed properties located at 14200 Beatrice Street and 28115
Clements Circle South, the proposed acquisition of tax foreclosed property located
at 28550 Joy Road, and a request to schedule a Closed Committee of the Whole
meeting
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, it was
#335-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Barbara Smith, 18760 Floral, dated June 19, 2007, requesting
permission to close Floral, after the bar and store on the south side of
Seven Mile Road up to Clarita, on Saturday, August 4, 2007, from
11 00 a 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 Saturday, August 25,
2007, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#336-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Stacie Pettit, 8937 Louisiana, dated June 28, 2007, requesting
permission to close Louisiana, between Oregon and Kentucky, on
Saturday, August 18, 2007, from 10 00 a 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.
#337-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources, the Chairman of the
Livonia Historical Commission, and Phillip J Smith (representing the
Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan), dated June 25,
2007, approved for submission by the Mayor, which requests
permission to place four (4) banner signs, approximately 3 x 8 feet, on
the fencing at Greenmead and to display 24" x 18" signs at various
locations in the City announcing the Mustang Show to be held Sunday,
August 12, 2007, at Greenmead, which signs shall be installed no
earlier than Monday, August 6, 2007, and removed no later than
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Tuesday, August 14, 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
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 26,
2007, re forwarding the tax rate for Livonia Public Schools for the 2007-08 school
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year that was approved by the Board of Education on June 18, 2007, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
#338-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Human Resources, dated June 14,
2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth Civil
Service Commission Resolution 07-156, adopted on June 13, 2007,
the Council does hereby authorize an increase in the rate for services
to be paid to the firm of Roumell, Lange & Cholack, P L C , as outside
labor counsel for the City of Livonia, from $90 per hour to $120 per
hour, effective May 1, 2007, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140(D)(2) of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended
A communication from the Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees
Retirement System, dated June 27, 2007, re Livonia Employees Retirement System
54th Annual Actuarial Valuation Report of Defined Benefit (DB) Plan as of November
30, 2006, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Board of Trustees, Livonia Employees
Retirement System, dated June 27, 2007, re Livonia Retiree Health and Disability
Benefits Plan and Trust (VEBA) 9th Annual Actuarial Valuation Report as of
November 30, 2006, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
#339-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Human Resources, dated June 27,
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2007, and which sets forth Resolution V 07-21, adopted by the Board
of Trustees of the City of Livonia Retiree Health and Disability Benefits
Plan and Trust (VEBA) on May 9, 2007, regarding a change in the
amortization schedule for pre-funding health insurance benefits, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommended action and the
amortization schedule for pre-funding health insurance benefits shall
change to a 40 year amortization schedule, to be effective December
1, 2007
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#340-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 19, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding work
performed by Zuniga Cement Construction for the emergency repair at
the intersection of Gary Lane and Henry due to its dangerous
condition, the Council does hereby authorize an additional
appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $22,108 14 from funds
budgeted in the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund, Account No 204-463-
818-110, for this additional work, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize such item without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140(D)(1) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#341-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 21, 2007, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Parkview Site
Condominiums Special Assessment Street Lighting Project located on
the south side of Plymouth Road between Newburgh Road and Jarvis
Avenue, the Council does hereby determine that based upon actual
costs that certain deficiencies do exist, and pursuant to provisions set
forth in Section 3 08 270 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, that Special Assessment District No 414 shall be revised
and amended in accordance with the revised assessment roll attached
to the aforesaid communication so as to revise the original assessment
rate of $64 21 for the first year and $59 21 for succeeding years to a
new assessment rate of $63 48 for the first year and $58 51 for
succeeding years, which rate will reflect actual costs incurred for this
project; FURTHER, the Council does hereby establish the final project
installation cost at $7,263 70 (which installation cost reflects an
increase of $1,134 63), and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
execute a Municipal Street Lighting Agreement for this purpose,
FURTHER, a sum not to exceed $7,263 70 is hereby authorized from
the cash payments posted by or collected from the developer of the
Parkview Site Condominiums in order to defray the Detroit Edison
contribution-in-aid costs connected with this street lighting installation
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project; and the City Assessor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution
#342-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 21, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 06-64-2007, adopted on June 12, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2005-08-08-16 and a request from Soave Building
Company, Inc., on behalf of Livonia Manor Site Condominiums, which
previously received Master Deed, bylaws and site plan approval by the
City Council on October 26, 2005 (CR 519-05), to amend a bylaw in
connection with a proposal to construct a condominium development
on property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, between
Merriman Road and Auburndale Avenue (31540, 31560 and 31640
Seven Mile Road), in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the revised site plan, Master Deed and bylaws in connection with
Petition 2005-08-08-16 are hereby approved, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the request to remove the exception wording "except
however, that on Lots 11 thru 15 the building height shall be
limited to one story" from Article VII. Use and Occupancy
Restrictions (a) Building Size and Height: of the Livonia Manor
Site Condominiums bylaws, as approved in Council Resolution
519-05, shall be amended to read as follows
"except however, that the building height shall be
limited to a height which does not exceed the height
of the existing homes already built in the subdivision"
for the following reasons
- That restricting the height of the houses to only one story
creates an economic hardship that is not fair to the
developer;
- That requiring only one story houses would not be in the best
interest of the City; and
2 That all other conditions imposed by Council Resolution 519-05,
which granted approval for the construction of a condominium
development, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are
not in conflict with the foregoing conditions
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#343-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 5, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 05-53-2007, adopted on May 29, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-03-02-07, submitted by Stacy Services, Inc.
d/b/a New Car Alternatives requesting waiver use approval to expand
the operations of an existing automobile dealership to include the
outdoor display, sales and service of recreational vehicles on property
located on the south side of Plymouth Road, between Laurel Avenue
and Wayne Road (34715 Plymouth Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 33, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2007-03-02-07 is
hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet C-1 submitted by NC
Alternatives/Stacy Services, dated January 25, 2007, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the proposed new additional plant materials shown on the
above-referenced Site Plan shall be installed to the satisfaction
of the Inspection Department and thereafter permanently
maintained in a healthy condition,
3 That all landscaped areas shall be fully irrigated by means of an
automatic underground sprinkler system,
4 That the Fence Elevation Plan marked Sheet C-2 submitted by
NC Alternatives/Stacy Services, dated January 25, 2007, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That adequate off-street parking shall be provided which shall
be sufficient to comply with the parking requirement for
customers and employees as set forth in Section 18 38 of the
Zoning Ordinance, comprising no fewer than 37 parking spaces
located in the parking areas east and south of the building, and
which shall be double-striped, including the provision of barrier
free spaces with proper signage, marking and configuration, and
all regular spaces shall be 10 feet by 20 feet in size as required,
6 That the outdoor display of recreational equipment shall be
limited to the westerly parking area as identified and designated
on the above-referenced Site Plan, which is further defined as
the west 174 feet of the dealership site, and shall be continually
maintained in an orderly manner;
7 That there shall be no outdoor storage of dismantled, damaged
or inoperable vehicles or equipment, and no outdoor storage of
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vehicles parts, scrap material and debris in connection with this
use,
8 That adequate lighting, not exceeding 16 feet in height and
properly shielded so as to be deflected away from adjacent
residential property, shall be provided during the hours that the
display is closed for business,
9 For safety purposes, the parking or standing of delivery trucks
and car haulers on Laurel Avenue is strictly prohibited All
vehicle loading and unloading at this dealership shall be
accomplished on the premises only, and not within any public
right-of-way;
10 That documentation of an appropriate cross access or
easement agreement between the petitioner and the owner of
the adjoining property to the north shall be provided to the City;
otherwise, the gate leading to the property to the north shall be
eliminated,
11 That the Ground Monument Sign Plan prepared by Huron Sign
Co , dated March 25, 2006, with a total sign area of 30 square
feet, is hereby approved, provided that the sign is placed at
least 10 feet from the Plymouth Road right-of-way, subject to a
variance for the electronic message component being granted
by the Zoning Board of Appeals and any conditions pertaining
thereto,
12 That the electronic sign message shall not contain any scrolling
or moving messages or graphics, shall not flash, blink, contain
animated graphics, or intermittently change, and the sign
message shall not change more than one time every 24 hours,
13 That the sign shall not be illuminated beyond one (1) hour after
this business closes,
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 all conditions imposed under Council Resolution 182-03,
which previously granted waiver use approval to expand the
subject dealership facility, shall remain in effect to the extent
that they are not in conflict with the conditions of this approval,
and
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16 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of
application for the Zoning Compliance Permit.
#344-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Julie Hipshier, 19332 Shadyside, dated July 5, 2007, requesting
permission to close Shadyside, between Haldane and Gable, on
Saturday, August 4, 2007, from 2.00 pm 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.
#345-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Lisa
Lindsay, received in the Office of the City Clerk on July 9, 2007, which
requests permission to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, in connection with her
daughter's graduation party to be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at
34015 Wadsworth, to allow the playing of a live band, the Council does
hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted with the provision that the noise ordinance shall be waived
between the hours of 7 00 p m and 10.00 p m only
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp,
Meakin, and McCann
NAYS None
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#346-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 13, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 06-60-2007, adopted on June 12, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-05-08-09 submitted by Rockford Development
Group requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct a three-story office building on property located on the west
side of Victor Parkway, between Seven Mile Road and Pembroke
Avenue (19517 Victor Parkway), in the Southeast % of Section 6,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No
543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
2007-05-08-09 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
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1 That the Overall Site Plan marked Drawing Number P-2 dated
June 8, 2007, prepared by Professional Engineering Associates,
is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Site Plan marked Drawing Number P-3 dated June 8,
2007, as revised, prepared by Professional Engineering
Associates, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the Landscape Plan marked Drawing Number L-1 dated
June 8, 2007, prepared by Professional Engineering Associates,
is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
4 That the height of the planted trees shall be measured from the
top of the root ball to the mid-point of the top leader;
5 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
6 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,
7 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked A-4 and A-5
both dated May 15, 2007 prepared by Integrated Architecture,
are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
8 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four (4")
inch brick,
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,
10 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be
constructed out of the same brick used in the construction of the
building or in the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's
design, texture and color shall match that of the building and the
enclosure gates shall be of steel construction and maintained
and when not in use closed at all times,
11 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary permits, including
storm water management permits, wetlands permits and soil
erosion and sedimentation control permits, from Wayne County,
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the City of Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality;
12 That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty (20') feet in height
and shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
13 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the items outlined in the correspondence dated
June 1 , 2007,
14 That the petitioner shall correct to the Fire Department's
satisfaction the items outlined in the correspondence dated May
23, 2007,
15 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,
16 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
17 Pursuant to Section 1910 of Ordinance #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
Council, and unless a building permit is obtained this approval
shall be null and void at the expiration of said period
Present at the meeting was Randolph Flechsig, President of Davenport
University, to announce Davenport's construction of a new campus in Livonia and to
answer any questions of Council (Petition 2007-05-08-09)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#347-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 11, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 07-74-2007, adopted on July 10, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-05-02-20, submitted by Wal-Mart Stores East
L P requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM liquor license on
property located on the south side of Plymouth Road, between
Middlebelt Road and Milburn Avenue (29555 Plymouth Road), in the
h. Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, the Council does hereby concur in the
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recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2007-05-02-20 is hereby approved and granted, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby waive the 500 foot separation requirement
between SDM licensed businesses set forth in Section 11 03(R)(1) of
the Zoning Ordinance
Sandra Cotter, Dykema Gossett, PLLC, was present on behalf of Wal-
Mart Stores, to answer any questions of Council regarding the waiver use approval
to utilize an SDM liquor license at 29555 Plymouth Road (Petition 2007-05-02-20)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#348-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 21, 2007, as
amended, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
dated July 11, 2007, which bears the signature of the Public Safety
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine that it has no objection to and does
recommend approval of the request from Wal-Mart Stores East,
Limited Partnership, a/k/a Wal-Mart Stores East, LP (a Delaware
Limited Partnership) for a new SDM license and two (2) Direct
Connections for a business located at 29555 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#349-07 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedures as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda
A communication from the Department of Community Resources,
dated July 16, 2007, re subject of a local bus transportation system for the City of
Livonia, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 917-
98)
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A communication from the Department of Community Resources,
dated July 18, 2007, re forwarding the current waiting list for the local bus
transportation system for the City of Livonia, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 917-98)
President McCann stated that the subject of a local bus transportation
system for the City of Livonia will remain in the Finance, Insurance and Budget
Committee (CR 917-98)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#350-07 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is considering
establishing Industrial Development Section-Overlay Districts
encompassing all M-1/M-2 industrial zoned properties in Sections 25,
26, 27 and 29;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "Industrial
Development Districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia, in Sections 25, 26, 27 and 29, as more particularly described
in the legal descriptions attached thereto which are incorporated by
referenced and which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of
Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District Nos 107, 108, 109,
and 110, respectively;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
as follows
1 The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real property
within the boundaries of Proposed City f Livonia Industrial
Development Overlay District Nos 107, 108, 109, and
110
2 This City Council set Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at
7 00 p m as the date for the holding of public hearings
him on the question of whether this City Council should
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establish the Industrial Development Overlay Districts
described above
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3 This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearings fixed above, so
that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall
be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development Overlay Districts
described above
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#351-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 22, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Public Works and the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of Summit Transport, Inc., 56711
Grand River Avenue, P 0 Box 249, New Hudson, Michigan 48165, for
completing all work required in connection with the construction of a
storm sewer at the south end of the St. Michael's School parking lot for
the estimated total cost of $23,775 00, based upon the Engineering
Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit
prices accepted herein, the Council having determined to accept such
bid in lieu of the low bid for the reasons outlined in the aforementioned
recommendation, FURTHER, the bid of RS-RE Enterprises is hereby
rejected for the reasons listed in the aforementioned report and
recommendation, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $23,775 00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water and Sewer Fund for this
purpose, and the City Engineer 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 Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#352-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Department of Law, dated July 11, 2007, relating to the tax-foreclosed
properties at 14200 Beatrice and 28115 Clements Circle South, the
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Council does hereby authorize the exercise of the City's statutory right
of first refusal with respect to such properties, and payment to the
County therefore in the amount of the statutory minimum bids, being
$12,588 95 for 14200 Beatrice and $8,220 13 for 28115 Clements
Circle South, upon payment to the City of those amounts from
Community Development Block Grant funds, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute documents on behalf of the
City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#353-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Department of Law, dated July 12, 2007, relating to the tax-foreclosed
property at 28550 Joy Road, the Council does hereby authorize the
exercise of the City's statutory right of first refusal with respect to such
property, and payment to the County therefore in the amount of the
statutory minimum bid, being $31,932 30, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute documents on behalf of the
City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, it was
#354-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated July 16, 2007, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds roll
call vote in accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open Meetings Act,
direct that a Closed Committee of the Whole meeting be held for the
purpose of discussing litigation matters and attorney/client privileged
communications in connection with pending litigation, Crays v City of
Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp,
Meakin, and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
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Robinson asked City Engineer Robert Schron to explain to Council the
process by which the City's expenses brought about by the water main break on the
1-96 Service Drive last week would be invoiced back to the City of Detroit, which
owns the water main
Godfroid-Marecki congratulated Livonia Chamber of Commerce
President Dan West and his wife Amy on the birth of their daughter, Natalie Carolyn
City Clerk Val Vandersloot announced the big band performance of
Horsens Music School of Denmark tomorrow evening beginning at 7 30 p m at
"Music Under the Stars" in Civic Center Park.
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,589th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 40 p m on July 18, 2007
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Val Vandersloot, City Clerk