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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2004-08-30 34782 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETEENTH REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 30, 2004 On August 30, 2004, 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 Robinson delivered the invocation Roll was called with the following result: Thomas Robinson, Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin, Frank J Kokenakes, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James McCann and Gerald Taylor Absent. None Elected and appointed officials present. Mayor Jack Engebretson, Robert Schron, City Engineer; Scott Miller, Planner Ill, Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney and Val Vandersloot, City Clerk. On a motion by Kokenakes, seconded by Knapp, it was CR 391-04 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,518th Regular Meeting of the Council held August 16, 2004 are hereby approved as submitted A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, McCann and Taylor NAYS None PRESENT Godfroid-Marecki During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Mayor Engebretson sent condolences on behalf of the City of Livonia to the family of Christopher McAvoy, whose tragic death occurred over the past weekend He expressed his gratitude to the Fire and Police personnel who responded immediately, some who came in on their own time to join hundreds and hundreds of volunteers in the search He extended his deep appreciation to all who were involved in the search effort. He also thanked Council President Gerald Taylor who was serving as Mayor Pro Tern over the weekend while he was out of town tending to an elderly mother, and Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34783 congratulated him on the fine job that he did He asked the community to keep Christopher and his family in their prayers Council President Gerald Taylor offered his condolences to the McAvoy family on behalf of the City Council He thanked the following people and organizations for their efforts involved in the search Lt. Tim McGillivary of Livonia Police Department, who ran the command center and the officers under his command The Wayne County Dive Team Oakland County for their helicopter ATF Canine Team Costco, Inc at Middlebelt Road for food and water Kinko's at Six Mile and Newburgh who printed flyers National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for their consulting help Salvation Army for food Primo's Pizza for food Detroit Police Department for their helicopter Dearborn Police Department Canine Unit The principal and teachers of Old Village School in Northville Burt Crawford of Highland and Robert Pisano of Metamora for the use of their bloodhounds Maricun Pizza for food At the direction of the Chair, Item No 10 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda On a motion by Kokenakes, seconded by Meakin, it was CR 392-04 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Maria Huff, 19726 Donna, dated August 3, 2004, requesting permission to close Donna between Fairfax and Pembroke on Saturday, September 4, 2004 from 2 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. CR 393-04 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Krista Johnson, 32448 Washington, dated July 31, 2004, requesting permission to close Washington between Hubbard and Indiana on Saturday, September 4, 2004, from 2.00 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. CR 394-04 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Eric Forrest, 36730 Rayburn, dated July 30, 2004, requesting permission to Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34784 close Rayburn between Levan and Williams on Saturday, September 18, 2004, 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, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, September 19, 2004, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. CR 395-04 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Vicki Kowalis, 15752 Oakhill Court, dated August 9, 2004, requesting permission to close Oakhill Court on Saturday, September 11, 2004, from 2 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 Saturday, September 18, 2004, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. CR 396-04 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Caren Shatter, 15642 Sussex, dated August 16, 2004, requesting permission to close Sussex Street between Roycroft and Sherwood on Saturday, September 11, 2004, from 2 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, September 12, 2004, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. CR 397-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Nancy Anderson, St. Mary's Guild, dated August 14, 2004, which requests permission to display signs announcing Marycrest Manor's 2nd Annual Yard Sale Benefit to be held September 9 - 11, 2004, which signs are to be 18" x 24" in size and which will be displayed at various locations in the City no earlier than Thursday, September 2, 2004, and removed no later than Wednesday, September 15, 2004, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted CR 398-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Vicki Reault, representing Newburg United Methodist Church, dated August 11, 2004, which requests permission to display approximately 20 signs announcing the Newburg United Methodist Church Rummage Sale to be conducted on Friday, October 1, 2004, and Saturday, October 2, 2004, which signs are to be 18"x 24" in size and which will be displayed at various locations in the City of Livonia only, no earlier than Friday, September 24, 2004, and removed no later than Sunday, October 3, 2004, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34785 CR 399-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Heidi Vacca, representing Newburg United Methodist Church, dated August 11, 2004, which requests permission to display approximately 22 signs announcing the Newburg United Methodist Church Mom to Mom Sale to be conducted on Saturday, September 25, 2004, which signs are to be 18"x 24" in size and which will be displayed at various locations in the City of Livonia only, no earlier than Saturday, September 18, 2004, and removed no later than Sunday, September 26, 2004, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted CR 400-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated August 4, 2004, wherein he has requested approval of the appointment of Greg Meyer, 11801 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to the Livonia Plymouth Road Development Authority as a Business /Property Owner to fill the un-expired term of Bill Pike for a term which shall expire on May 16, 2005, pursuant to Section 3 16 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm and approve such appointment provided that Mr Meyer takes the Oath of Office as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the Office of the City Clerk. CR 401-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 7, 2004, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated August 10, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from M JANZ, Inc for transfer of ownership of a 2004 Class C Licensed Business from the Bench Pub, Inc. for a business located at 33653 Five Mile 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 CR 402-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Assessor, dated July 19, 2004, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with an additional $120,000 00 grant received from the State of Michigan to be used for the City's Personal Property Audit Program, the Council does hereby accept this grant for the second phase of the Personal Property Audit Program and does hereby determine that the firm of Tax Management Associates, Inc., 869 South Old US Highway 23, Brighton, Michigan 48114, shall continue to serve as consultants to complete personal property audits for the City of Livonia, as outlined in Council Resolution 56-04, and the proceeds from the State of Michigan grant and expenditures to the consultant will be budgeted and accounted for in Fund 223, Grant Fund Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34786 CR 403-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gene Kramer, Flea Market Chairperson of the Livonia Historical Society, and Suzanne Daniel, Chairperson of the Historical Commission, dated August 10, 2004, which bears the signature of the Director of Community Resources and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which requests permission to display two banner signs (4' x 8') on the fencing at Greenmead and 25" x 15" signs at various locations in the City announcing the Flea Market to be held Sunday, September 12, 2004, at Greenmead, which signs shall be installed no earlier than Monday, August 30, 2004, and removed no later than Wednesday, September 15, 2004, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted CR 404-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated August 11, 2004, which bears the signatures of the City Attorney and the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Wayne County Office of Senior Citizens Services for the distribution of U S D.A. TEFAP commodities products to low income residents through September 30, 2005, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the said 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 CR 405-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated July 29, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a Hold Harmless Contract between the City of Livonia and First Step for the period August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed Hold Harmless Contract 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 CR 406-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated July 29, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a Hold Harmless Contract between the City of Livonia and Help Source for the period August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed Hold Harmless Contract 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 Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34787 CR 407-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated July 9, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a Hold Harmless Contract between the City of Livonia and the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit for the period August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed Hold Harmless Contract 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 CR 408-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated July 29, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached proposed Hold Harmless Contracts between the City of Livonia and John Farrar, Ed D, Arbor Hill Counseling, Horizon Treatment Center; Jacque Martin-Downs MA/MSW, Madonna University; Eastwood Clinics, Starfish Family Services, Quality Care Counseling; Geriatric Case Management; Joanne Turshnuik MSW, and Hegira Programs for the period August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed Hold Harmless Contracts 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 CR 409-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director of Public Works, dated August 12, 2004, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to costs associated with the Hathaway Street sewer blockage that occurred on May 13, 2004, the Council does hereby approve total payment to Sunset Excavating, Inc , 12641 Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, in the amount of $157,486 02 for all work required in connection with maintaining large scale sewer bypass pumping operations and modifying the existing underground chamber at Farmington Road and Hathaway Street, which amount is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water and Sewer Fund, FURTHER, after all homeowner settlements have been paid by the MMRMA, any remaining funds in the $500,000 00 coverage amount will be reimbursed to the Water and Sewer Fund up to $73,590 98, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the payment to aforesaid company without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140D1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34788 CR 410-04 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia believes quality roads are a vital part of any community, and WHEREAS, certain improvements are necessary to Six Mile Road to increase traffic safety and to encourage economic development, and WHEREAS, the County of Wayne has committed to resurfacing the road and repairing the bridge in an area generally described as Six Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road and the City of Livonia will assist financially in the resurfacing of Six Mile Road and Bridge Repair, and WHEREAS, the City of Livonia will provide payment to the County of Wayne in the amount of 7 94% of the total cost of the project estimated to be $1,118,040 00 (as found in Exhibit A to this Agreement), and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council does hereby approve the proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia and County of Wayne for the resurfacing of Six Mile Road and Bridge Repair between Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road, and does hereby authorize an expenditure in the estimated amount of $88,721 00 (for the City's estimated share of this project) from funds already budgeted in Account No 202-463-818-125 (Major Street Fund - County Project Participation); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Livonia CR 411-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 12, 2004, which is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the selection of engineering consultants for the 2005 Livonia Comprehensive Road Repair and Reconstruction Program, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation CR 412-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 11, 2004, which transmits its resolution 08-108-2004 adopted on August 10, 2004, with regard to the request for approval of the landscape plan submitted by WT Development Corporation, on behalf of Taco Bell, in connection with Petition 2004-04- 08-08, which previously received waiver use approval by the City Council on June 16, 2004 (Council Resolution 282-04)to demolish and reconstruct the restaurant located at 11707 Merriman Road, between Plymouth Road and the C&O Railroad in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34789 and the Landscape Plan in connection with Petition 2004-04-08-08 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions 1 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L1, with a plot date of July 14, 2004, received by the Planning Commission on August 13, 2004, as revised, prepared by WT Development Corporation, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 2 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; 3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of hydroseeding, 4 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, 5 That the Landscape Detail Plan marked Sheet L1 1 with a plot date of June 11, 2004, received by the Planning Commission on August 13, 2004, as revised, prepared by WT Development Corporation, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 6 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four (4) inch brick, 7 That the conforming ground sign, as shown on the Site Detail Plan marked Sheet C2 2 with a plot date of June 25, 2004, received by the Planning Commission on August 13, 2004, as revised, prepared by WT Development Corporation, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 8 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this site, including but not limited to, the building or around the windows, 9 That all conditions imposed by Council Resolution 282-04 in connection with Petition 2004-04-08-08, which permitted the demolition and reconstruction of the Taco Bell Restaurant, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are not in conflict with the foregoing conditions, and 10 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 Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34790 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann and Taylor NAYS None Councilmember McCann left the podium at 8 05 p m due to a conflict of interest. On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 413-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 18, 2004, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated August 3, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from McBob's Pub & Grub, LLC, for transfer of ownership of a 2004 Class C Licensed Business with Official Permit (Food) from Three Kings, LLC , for a business located at 15231 Farmington 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 Councilmember McCann returned to the podium at 8 07 p m Councilmember McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 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 1995-10-01-25) (CR 663-97 and CR 52-03) 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 the next regular meeting Council Vice-President Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34791 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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 2004-05-01-05) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann and Taylor NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 08 OF ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-11- 06-08) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann and Taylor NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (h) OF SECTION 10 03 OF ARTICLE X OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-11-06-08) Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34792 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann and Taylor NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (p) OF SECTION 11 03 OF ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-11-06-08) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann and Taylor NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 37 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-11- 06-08) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, ,,, McCann and Taylor Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34793 NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication Councilmember Knapp took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 38 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2003-11- 06-08) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann and Taylor NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication A communication from Veronica Walters, 9101 Deering, Livonia, MI 48150, dated August 23, 2004, re her concerns relative to an ordinance change regarding fencing, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council Council Vice-President Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 030, 050, 090 AND 100 OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 44 (FENCES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann and Taylor Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34794 NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication A communication from the Inspection Department, dated August 27, 2004, re outstanding items from a notice of violation issued for property located at 28225 Five Mile Road, Livonia, 48154, relative to a liquor license transfer for the Livonia Liquor Shop, Inc located on this property, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 414-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 4, 2004, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated August 12, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, relative to the request from Livonia Liquor Shop, Inc , for transfer of ownership of a 2003 SDD and SDM Licensed Business from Bunney Enterprises, Inc for a business located at 28225 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby determine to move this item to the next Regular Meeting of the City Council to allow the petitioner time to complete three outstanding violation items noted in an Inspection Department letter dated August 27, 2004 Petitioner Mark Dello inquired as to which items had not been completed, and when informed, he stated these items could be completed by the date of the next Regular Meeting On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Kokenakes, it was CR 415-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 15, 2004, which transmits its resolution 03-31-2004, adopted on March 9, 2004, with regard to Petition 2004-02-SN-02, submitted by Rock Bank, requesting approval of additional signage for the high-rise office building located at 20555 Victor Parkway, on the west side of Victor Parkway between Seven Mile and Eight Mile Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34795 2004-02-SN-02 is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions 1 That the revised Sign Package, submitted by the letter/drawing from Dean Downing, Commercial Advertising, Inc , dated July 12, 2004, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 2 That this wall sign shall not be illuminated beyond one (1) hour after this business closes, 3 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows, 4 That any additional signage shall come back before the Planning Commission and City Council for their review and approval, 5 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excess signage and any conditions related thereto, and 6 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the sign permits are applied for A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Robinson, Knapp, Kokenakes, Godfroid-Marecki, McCann and Taylor NAYS Meakin The President declared the resolution duly adopted On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 416-04 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated August 19, 2004, approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a quit claim deed, more particularly described as The East 43 feet of the following described parcel That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, T 1S , R.9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County Michigan, described as Beginning at a point distant N 00 degrees 11'07" E , 1650 00 feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 4, Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34796 proceeding thence N 89 degrees 57'40" W , 268 00 feet; thence N 00 degrees 11'07" E , 165 00 feet; thence S 89 degrees 57'40" E , 268 00 feet; thence S 00 degrees 11'07" W , 165 00 feet to the Point of Beginning except the South 15 00 feet thereof the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki left the podium at 8 19 p m due to a conflict of interest. On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 417-04 RESOLVED, that having received thirty-eight (38) applications and having published the procedure for the selection of a qualified candidate to fill the Council vacancy for the un-expired term of Linda Dolan, the Council does hereby determine to interview the following eight (8) candidates pursuant to this procedure David O'Neill Sandra Carroll Leo Neville Charlotte Mahoney Frank Kinney Terry Godfroid-Marecki Julianne Pastula Ronald Amen On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously adopted, it was CR 418-04 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 27, 2004, Terry Godfroid-Marecki is hereby appointed to the Office of Councilmember of the Livonia City Council to fill the un-expired term of Linda Dolan, which term expires December 31, 2005 Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki returned to the podium at 8 27 p m Regular Meeting of August 30, 2004 34797 On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted, this 1,519th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8.29 p m , August 30, 2004 ably Val Vandersloot, City Clerk 6- L