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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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Val Vandersloot, City Clerk
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