HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1994-05-11 (REVISED PAGE)
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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
liwOn May 11, 1994, 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 04 p m Councilmember Jurcisin delivered the
invocation
Roll was called with the following result Dale A Jurcisin,
Fernon P Feenstra, Michael P McGee, Sean P Kavanagh, Ron Ochala, Laura
M Toy, and Gerald Taylor Absent None
Elected and appointed officials present Robert D Bennett,
Mayor; Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A Szymula,
Director of Legislative Affairs; Michael Slater, Finance Director; Ronald
Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; and Ronald J Engle, Fire
Chief
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#325-94 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,271st Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held April 27,
1994, are hereby approved as submitted
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it
was
#326-94 WHEREAS, the Kids Count in Michigan Report conducted by
the Michigan League for Human Services and Michigan State
University verifies that an increasing and substantial number of
children in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties are at risk as a
result of poverty and hunger; and
WHEREAS, poverty adversely affects birth weight, child deaths,
abuse and neglect, education and the general health of children,
and those of us who do not know hunger have a responsibility to
feed the hungry; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is
sponsoring the second National Food Drive Day on Saturday, May
14, 1994 with the NALC Branch One in the City of Livonia
participating; and
(REVISED PAGE-SEE CR #329-94)
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WHEREAS, the cost of inaction is too high, particularly in
lim the face of many negative outcomes for children which are
preventable,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Council of
the City of Livonia fully endorse and support the National
Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, and publicly advocate
that the residents of Livonia, Michigan leave non-perishable food
at their mailboxes on Saturday, May 14, 1994, and that the City
of Livonia proclaims Saturday, May 14, 1994 as National
Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day
The foregoing resolution was accepted by Joe Groff (Officer in Charge of
Merriman Post Office) and Sharon Massey (Union Representative for NALC)
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the
meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 21,
1994, re various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the
month ending March 31, 1994, was received and placed on file for the
lir information of the Council
At the direction of the Chair, Item 3 was removed from the
Consent portion of the Agenda
On a motion by Toy, seconded by McGee, it was
#327-94 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Bonnie Bucalo, 15068 Arden, dated April 13, 1994, requesting
permission to close Arden between Elsie and Jamison on Saturday,
July 16, 1994, between 2 00 p m and 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, July 23, 1994, in the event of
inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department
#328-94 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 94-4-3-5,
submitted by Augusto E Tartaglia, 19336 Fitzgerald Avenue,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated April 14, 1994, wherein a request
is submitted for the vacating of Haldane Avenue east of
Fitzgerald, the Council does hereby refer this item to the City
Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accordance
lir with provisions of law and City ordinance
#329-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Finance Department, dated April 15, 1994, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits the City of Livonia
(REVISED PAGE-SEE CR #329-94
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Audit Reports, completed by Plante and Moran, for the fiscal year
ending November 30, 1993, for the City of Livonia (Financial
lig Report with Additional Information dated November 30, 1993) , for
District Court Funds of District No 16 of the City of Livonia
(Financial Report with Additional Information dated November 30,
1993) , for the Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia (Financial Report dated November 30, 1993) and for the
Federal Financial Assistance Programs of the City of Livonia
(Supplemental Information dated November 30, 1993) , the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Finance and Insurance
Committee for its report and recommendation
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated April 18,
1994, re removal of the ice machine at Bai-Lynn Party Store, located at
13950 Merriman, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 224-94)
#330-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated April 18, 1994, which
bears the signature of the Finance Department and is approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and to which is attached a 1994
Assessment and Dues Notice in the total amount of $3,285 50 from
the Western Wayne County Fire Department Mutual Aid Association,
the Council does hereby approve and authorize the payment of
these fees in the manner and form herein submitted
#331-94 RESOLVED, that having received a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, received on December 20,
1993, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
dated January 7, 1994, regarding a request from Munther Nawwas,
stockholder in M & N Corporation, Ltd , for a new SDM license to
be located at 27500 W Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend denial of this
request inasmuch as the same is not in compliance with the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as well as for the additional reasons
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Chief of Police;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
#332-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated April 21, 1994,
which bears the signature of the Finance Department and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Wilkins Floorcoverings, 30669
W Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for installing vinyl
flooring in 100 kitchens at the Silver Village housing facility,
for a sum not to exceed $24,339 65, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; and the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the aforesaid sum
from Account 296-831-982-000 for this purpose
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#333-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated April 21, 1994,
which bears the signature of the Finance Department and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Pete Wood Company, 15103
Spanich Court, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for 93 A 0 Smith, 40
gallon water heaters as replacements at the Silver Village
housing facility, for a sum not to exceed $17, 781 60, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications; and the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the aforesaid sum from Account 296-831-982-000 for this
purpose
#334-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated April 20, 1994,
which bears the signature of the Finance Department and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Barnett Brass & Copper, 32713
Schoolcraft Road, Suite 109, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
replacing the original apartment entry and Community Building
locks at the Silver Village housing facility for a sum not to
exceed $3, 910 92, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications; and the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the aforesaid sum from Account
296-831-982-000 for this purpose
IMP #335-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated April 12, 1994, which bears the
signature of the Finance Department and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached lists of sidewalks
requiring removal/replacement, said lists being included herein
by reference, and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby
require the respective owners of lots and premises referred to
in said lists to remove and replace sidewalk at such premises, to
carry out the provisions of this resolution which is made
pursuant to Title 12, Section 340 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that
the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to
shall complete said sidewalk work no later than July 1, 1994,
after which date the Engineering Department shall arrange for the
reconstruction of the said sidewalks as a change order to the
1994 Sidewalk Program contract; FURTHER, in order to make
payments to the contractor, it is recommended that the Council
authorize an advance in the amount of $15, 948 00 from the $12
Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the
provision that this bond issue be reimbursed from that portion of
the project which is to be financed by special assessment at such
time as funds are subsequently received from the payment of bills
and assessments by affected property owners, and the Council does
hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 04 140D 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
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#336-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 20, 1994, which
bears the signature of the Finance Department and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, wherein it is indicated that
the Engineering Division of the Wayne County Department of Public
Services has given notice that Farmington Road from Seven Mile to
Base Line and Haggerty Road from Six Mile to Seven Mile are
proposed to be resurfaced during the 1994 construction season,
and that the total cost of this project is estimated to be
$1,234, 500 00, with the City of Livonia participation estimated
to be $92,208 00, the Council does hereby determine as follows
1) That the City of Livonia agrees to participate in the
project, and that it will finance such cost from Act 51
(Major Road Account) funds; and
2) That the City intends to have the Mayor and City Clerk
execute a tri-party agreement with the State and County at
such time as the original agreement is received from the
County Executive and approved by the City's Department of
Law
#337-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 20, 1994, which
bears the signature of the Finance Department and is approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, wherein it is indicated that the
Wayne County Department of Public Services has given notice that
Inkster Road between Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road will be
resurfaced and widened during the 1994 construction season and
that the total cost for this project is estimated to be
$1,640, 000 00, with the City of Livonia participation estimated
at $84, 710 00, the Council does hereby determine as follows
1) That the City of Livonia agrees to participate in the
project cost, and that it will finance such cost from the
$12 Million General Obligation Road Bond Issue; and
2) That the City intends to have the Mayor and City Clerk
execute a tri-party agreement with the State and County at
such time as the original agreement is received from the
County Executive and approved by the City' s Department of
Law
#338-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 15, 1994,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, wherein it is
recommended that future right-of-way associated with the
construction of the Merriman Road Grade Separation which has been
obtained by the City of Livonia be conveyed to Wayne County, the
legal description of which is as follows
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That part of the S E 1/4 of Section 27, T 1 S , R 9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant S 00°06' 10" E , 110 50 ft and
N 89°26' 10" W , 60 ft from the E 1/4 corner of said
Section 27; and proceeding thence N 89°26' 10" W , 55 ft ;
thence S 04°12'41" E , 348 90 ft ; thence S 89°30' 10" E ,
30 ft ; thence N 00°06'10" W , 347 68 ft to the point of
beginning (portion of Wayne County Bureau of Taxation
Property Number 108-99-0004-001 [12425-12435 Merriman Road]
- Merriman Road Right-of-Way)
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a proper deed of
conveyance of the aforesaid Merriman Road right-of-way to the
County of Wayne, subject to approval as to form by the Department
of Law
#339-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Assistant Planning Director, dated March
28, 1994, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached a report containing a brief explanation of the 1994-95
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Council
does hereby take this means to indicate its informal approval of
the proposed program and budget and does further authorize the
conducting of a public hearing on this matter for public comment
so that thereafter a final program and budget will be prepared
for submission to the City Council
#340-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 25, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 4-83-94, adopted on April 12, 1994, with
regard to a sign permit application submitted by Planet Neon
Signs, requesting approval for one ground sign and one wall sign
for property located at 17001 Newburgh Road in Section 18, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the said sign permit application, subject
to the following conditions
1) That the Sign Package by Planet Neon Signs, received by the
Planning Commission on March 23, 1994, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to; and
2) That both signs shall not be illuminated beyond 10 00 p m
#341-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council Vice President Michael P McGee, dated May 3, 1994, with
regard to the existence of a possible City dump site, 1955 -
1959, the Council does hereby request that the Water Supply,
Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal Study Committee submit its
report and recommendation with regard to the subject of a former
landfill located in the area between Stevenson High School and
Marshall School, west of the Beitz Drain
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#342-94 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of
1921, as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934; MCLA 125 584) ,
as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
determine that a public hearing will take place before the City
Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, June 20, 1994 at 8 00
p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 94-2-1-7, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 83-94, for a
change of zoning of property located west of Middlebelt Road
between Five Mile Road and Wentworth Avenue in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 14, from PL to R-9, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 4-73-94 having recommended to
the City Council that Petition 94-2-1-7 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature of
the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well
as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing, cause to have notice to be given by certified mail to
each public utility company and to each railroad company owning
or operating any public utility or railroad within the district
or zones affected; and FURTHER, the City Clerk is requested to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, and
Taylor
NAYS None
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#343-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 5, 1994, wherein he has appointed the
following persons to the Plymouth Road Development Authority for
the indicated terms
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Business Interest or Owner in District
Mr Michael Polsinelli, Vice President,
Development Division, representing
Wonderland Center 4 year term
Mr Scott Grace, owner
Daly Drive In 4 year term
Ms Toni Mette, owner
Mette' s Printery, Inc 3 year term
Mr William Pike, Area Manager
representing Consumers Power 3 year term
Mr Conrad Carson, Plant Controller
representing Ford Motor Company 2 year term
Mr Marvin Walkon, owner
Commercial Property Development 2 year term
Mr Ed Brown, owner
Bill Brown Ford 1 year term
Other Tax Entity
Mr Adelard Raby, Vice President for
Business Services, representing
Schoolcraft College 3 year term
Mr Joe Laura, Trustee and
representing Livonia School Board 1 year term
Livonia Chamber of Commerce
Mr Lowell Peterson, Member and
representing Livonia Chamber
of Commerce 1 year term
Resident Members at Large
Mr Stan Anderson, President
Clements Circle Civic Association 4 year term
Mr Dale Summers, Member
Rosedale Gardens Civic Association 2 year term
the Council does hereby confirm and approve the aforesaid
appointments, provided that the appointees take the Oath of
Office as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter,
to be administered by the City Clerk
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Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 18 (NAMING OF PUBLIC
PLACES AND BUILDINGS) TO TITLE 12 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, and
Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#344-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
20, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 143-90 in
connection with a communication from Mr Stan Anderson, 28428
Elmira, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated February 13, 1990, which
bears the signatures of certain residents of southeast Livonia,
wherein it is suggested that the City-owned park located at the
southwest corner of Inkster and Plymouth be renamed from
Sesquicentennial Park to Frances Hensley Park, the Council does
hereby refer this item back to the Capital Improvement Committee
for a new report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, Ochala, and Taylor
NAYS McGee, Kavanagh, and Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#345-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
20, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 60-87 in
connection with the subject of establishing a policy governing
the disposal of surplus City-owned property, the Council does
hereby request that the Finance Department submit its report and
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recommendation with regard to establishing a policy for the
disposal of both surplus City-owned real property and surplus
City-owned personal property
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#346-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
20, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 847-89 in
connection with a communication from Councilmember Dale A
Jurcisin, dated August 17, 1989, to which is attached an article
entitled " 'City Hall in the Mall' -- hi-tech opens up citizen
access, " the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, it was
#347-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
20, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 615-91 in
connection with the report and recommendation of the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 21, 1991,
approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor,
wherein it is indicated that the Bicentennial Park Ball Diamond
Project has been approved by the State of Michigan at a total
project cost estimated to be $271,400 00, of which the State of
Michigan will reimburse the City of Livonia 75% of the project
cost to a maximum of $203, 300 00, and having also considered the
report and recommendation of the City Engineer and the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 2, 1994,
which bears the signature of the Finance Department and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the proposal of S F Sonk Associates, Inc , 39201
Schoolcraft Road, Suite B9, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
providing engineering services with respect to the Bicentennial
Ball Park Diamond Relocation and Lighting Project, for a total
price in the amount of $13,245 00; and the Council does hereby
appropriate the sum of $13,245 00 from Capital Projects Fund 401,
75% of said amount to be reimbursed by the State of Michigan from
the grant allocated for this project; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 04 140D2 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; 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 party, as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution; FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the
rear portion of Bicentennial Park be barricaded every evening
with appropriate gates no later than 10 00 p m and that the
lights herein authorized be turned off no later than 11 00 p m
and/or upon termination of the last ball game, whichever is
earlier
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Ochala, Toy, and Taylor
NAYS Kavanagh
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#348-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
20, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 544-92 in
connection with the matter of the designation of a location in
the City Hall for public display of awards and plaques received
by the City and its officials and employees, the Council does
hereby designate the curved south wall located at the entrance of
City Hall between the Office of the City Clerk and the Office of
the City Treasurer as the area to be used for this purpose
McGee took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance, as revised
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130 AND PARAGRAPHS A
THROUGH D OF SECTION 140 OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER 04
(FINANCIAL PROCEDURES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, and
Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
A communication from the Planning Director, dated September
21, 1992, re the Capital Improvement Program, 1993 - 1998, prepared by
the Livonia Planning Commission, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 755-92)
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#349-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 20,
1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 49-94 in
connection with the subject of whether the school districts
located in Livonia should be required to collect their own
property taxes in lieu of the City providing such service, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#350-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 20,
1994, the Council does hereby request that the Mayor and City
Treasurer submit their respective reports and recommendations
with regard to the need, if any, to revise the City's current
agreements with various educational institutions concerning the
collection of property taxes
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
116 #351-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 20,
1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 173-94 in
connection with a communication from the Council President, dated
March 1, 1994, with regard to Article XXI, Zoning Board of
Appeals, Section 21 08, Limitations on the Powers of the Zoning
Board of Appeals and Section 21 09, Appeal Procedure, (e)
Determination of Appeal of the City of Livonia, Zoning Ordinance
No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Committee of the Whole for the purpose of conducting a
meeting to discuss this subject with the Members of the Zoning
Board of Appeals, the Inspection Department and the Department of
Law
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#352-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 20,
1994, in connection with the question of adopting an ordinance
amendment which provides that sidewalks must be installed in
connection with the construction of single-family residences on
vacant lots in all cases, the Council does hereby request that
the Department of Law prepare an ordinance amendment to Chapter
16 32 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the lot partition
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ordinance, which would essentially provide that approval of a lot
division or partition may be made subject to and conditioned upon
construction of a sidewalk in accordance with City standards and
requirements
Feenstra 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 92-10-1-24)
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
Kavanagh gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 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 93-10-1-15)
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
Toy gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30 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 93-11-1-18)
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
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McGee gave first reading to the following Ordinance
iis AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 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 94-1-1-1)
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
Jurcisin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 88 (SALE OF
TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, AND ADDING SECTION 030 THERETO
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of
Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for
word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for
consideration at the next regular meeting
Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 23 (STALKING) TO TITLE 9
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of
Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for
word repeated herein
Kavanagh invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, and
Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
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Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 040 TO TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 54 (TRESPASS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of
Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for
word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for
consideration at the next regular meeting
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 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 90-11-1-31)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, Kavanagh, Ochala, and Taylor
NAYS McGee and Toy
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#353-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 15, 1994, which submits a
proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance 543, pursuant to Council
Resolution 262-94, in connection with Petition 93-8-1-12 for a
change of zoning on property located on the south side of Five
Mile Road between Bainbridge and Henry Ruff in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 23, from RUFA to R-3A, and which ordinance amendment
received its first reading by Councilmember Ochala at the Regular
Meeting of April 27, 1994, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
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AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and Ochala
NAYS Kavanagh, Toy, and Taylor
ILD
The President declared the resolution adopted
Kavanagh took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY
AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 94-2-3-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, and
Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
McGee took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 29 AND REPEALING
SUBSECTION 18 OF SECTION 170 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 03
(GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, and
Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
s
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#354-94 RESOLVED, that having considered letters from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 10, 1994, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April
22, 1994 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby take
this means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that
the City Council approves above all others the request from
Bobby' s Country House, Inc for a new full year Class C-SDM
license with Dance-Entertainment, Food, Golf and two bars, for a
business located at 35780 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
Wayne County (Idyl Wyld Golf Course) , which license is to be
issued in accordance with MCL 436 17i; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#355-94 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Committee of the Whole submit its report and recommendation with
respect to the first renewal of the lease between the City of
Livonia and Bobby's Country House, Inc , as provided for in
Section 1 4 of the sublease agreement
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
tor adopted, it was
#356-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 21, 1994, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 29,
1994, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of
the request from Sandra A Beslach and Robert J Kuretich,
stockholders in B J 's of Michigan, Inc , to transfer ownership
of 1993 Class C License with Sunday Sales, Outdoor Service (one
area) , two bars, Official (Food and Golf) Permits from JTL
Incorporated, for a business located at 36000 Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County (Fox Creek Golf Course) ;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby recommend that the Entertainment
Permit be cancelled as the applicants do not intend to have any
type of entertainment at this time; 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 Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#357-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the law
firm of Angelo A Plakas, dated April 7, 1994, wherein it is
indicated that a purchase agreement has been entered into between
ILD B J 's of Michigan, Inc and JTL Incorporated for the purchase of
a business and assets known as Tavern on the Green, which is
located in the Clubhouse of Fox Creek Golf Course, the Council
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does hereby determine, in accordance with Section 5 3 of the
sublease agreement between the City of Livonia and JTL
Incorporated, dated January 17, 1991, to consent to and approve
of the said assignment and subletting of these facilities in the
manner and form herein described, subject to JTL Incorporated
making full and complete payment to the City of Livonia on all
outstanding obligations and arrearages that it has incurred under
the aforesaid sublease agreement; and the Department of Law is
hereby requested to prepare an appropriate amendatory agreement
with the new tenant, B J ' s of Michigan, Inc , for submission to
Council
Toy left the podium at 9 14 p m due to a potential financial conflict of
interest with one of the bidders involved with the following item
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, it was
#358-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated April 18, 1994,
which bears the signature of the Finance Department and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and having also
considered the report and recommendation of the President of the
Housing Commission and the Housing Director, dated May 4, 1994,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of The Angells,
6851 Centralia, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127, for providing
li* 1994 and 1995 lawn maintenance service at the Silver Village and
Newburgh Village housing facilities, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, and Ochala
NAYS Jurcisin and Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
Toy returned to the podium at 9 17 p m
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#359-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation, dated April 20, 1994, which bears the
signature of the Finance Department and is approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and having also considered a
communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated May 3, 1994, which provides information with regard to the
location and number of City tennis courts, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Cadillac Asphalt Paving Co ,
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27575 Wixom Road, Novi, Michigan 48374, for the reconstruction of
L fourteen tennis courts (eight at Shelden Park and six at Rotary
Park) for the estimated total cost of $95, 939 93, based upon the
Engineering Department' 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, said estimated
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed
$95, 939 93 from Account 101-707-974-000 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
*360-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public
Works, dated April 11, 1994, which bears the signature of the
Finance Department and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby award a change order in the amount of
$49, 500 00 to SBG Construction Inc , 48829 West Road, P 0 Box
Ibm
6067, Wixom, Michigan 48393-6067, to be added to the 1994 Water
Main Replacement Program, Contract 94-C, approved under Council
Resolution 220-94, which change order should be on the basis of
the bid unit prices and shall be subject to a final payment based
upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit
prices previously accepted; and the Council does hereby
appropriate a sum not to exceed $49, 500 00 from Account
591---/158-031 for this purpose; and the City Council does hereby
authorize the said item without additional competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 04 140D5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; 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 Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#361-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 25, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 4-80-94, adopted on April 12, 1994, with
lor regard to Petition 94-3-8-5, submitted by William C Forster
Corp , requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to alter external building elevations of the restaurant
located at 17050 Laurel Park Drive in Section 18, pursuant to the
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provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 94-3-8-5 is hereby approved
and granted, subject to the following conditions
1) That the Elevation Plans, defined as D-94032, dated 2/25/94
by William C Forster Corp are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
2) That the colors of the canopies shall be beige and forest
green; and
3) That the canopies shall not be illuminated beyond one hour
after closing
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#362-94 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Inspection Department submit a report and recommendation with
regard to the status of the awning located at the Video Vista
store at Stark Plaza
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#363-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 25, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 4-74-94, adopted on April 12, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-3-2-6, submitted by Paul Tootikian,
requesting waiver use approval to operate a carry-out restaurant
with seating in an existing building located on the north side of
Joy Road between Harrison Road and Thorpe Drive in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 36, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 94-3-2-6 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following condition
That the number of tables shall be limited to three (3) and
the number of seats limited to (9)
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#364-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 25, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 4-75-94, adopted on April 12, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-3-2-7, submitted by Farida Investments
IMP requesting waiver use approval to construct a building in excess
of 30, 000 square feet to be located on the north side of Six Mile
Road between Inkster Road and Dolores Drive in the Southeast 1/4
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of Section 12, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 94-3-2-7 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to a variance being granted by the Zoning Board of
Appeals with respect to side and rear yard setback deficiencies
and off-street parking deficiencies and subject to the following
additional conditions
1) That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP-1 dated 3-28-94, as
revised, prepared by Dixon & Associates, Inc , Architects,
which is hereby approved shall be adhered to;
2) That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet Ll dated 3-21-94,
prepared by Dixon & Associates, Inc , Architects, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to and the landscape materials
shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy and shall thereafter be maintained in a healthy
condition;
3) That the Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-2 dated
4-7-94, as revised, prepared by Dixon & Associates, Inc ,
Architects, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to;
4) That the parking bays shall be double striped;
5) That the proprietor will require tractor-trailer operators
to turn their engines off while unloading, if possible; and
6) That there shall be no outside sales of any products
whatsoever
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#365-94 RESOLVED, that the Council does, in accordance with
Section 23 01 (a) of Zoning Ordinance 543, request that the City
Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter
submit its report and recommendation on the question of whether
certain property located on the north side of Six Mile Road west
of Inkster Road should be rezoned from P to a more appropriate
zoning classification, such as C-2
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#366-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 14, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 2-30-94, adopted on February 8, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-1-2-1, submitted by Gleno's, Inc ,
requesting waiver use approval for an SDM license for a proposed
carry-out delicatessen to be located in an existing building on
the southwest corner of Grand River Avenue and Inkster Road in
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the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, which property is zoned C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on April 11, 1994, pursuant to Council Resolution 116-94,
and having also considered a report and recommendation of the
Inspection Department, dated January 21, 1994, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and Petition 94-1-2-1 is hereby approved and granted
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#367-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian, dated April 22, 1994,
approved by the Finance Department and approved for submission by
the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, accept gifts in the amount of $22, 175 00 from
the Friends of the Library for use at the City libraries in the
manner and form herein described
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#368-94 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so
as to permit consideration of items that did not appear on the
lim agenda
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Feenstra, it was
WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No 369 for a proposed street improvement consisting of the
placement of approximately 4" of asphalt over the existing
roadway (Alternate IV) on Grove, west of Merriman in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City
Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon
on Wednesday, May 4, 1994, at 8 00 p m , at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council
having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on
the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to
cover the district portion of the cost of a street improvement to
be constructed in Special Assessment District No 369; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
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(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated February 17,
1994, in the amount of $22, 796 80, are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of
improvements proposed in said district in accordance with
the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No 369 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of eight (8%)
percent per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment
from December 1, 1994 Said interest shall be payable on
each installment due date, provided, however, that after the
issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the
unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll, said
rate of interest shall be not more than 1% above the average
rate of interest borne by said bonds In such cases where
the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10 00) , the
number of installments shall be reduced so that each
installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00)
as possible The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1, 1994 and subsequent installments on December 1st
of succeeding years;
lho (4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall
endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and
the said assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish
notice as is required by Section 3 08 190 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment
statements to the respective property owners assessed in the
manner and substance as provided by said Section 3 08 190
Any property owner assessed may pay the whole or any part of
the assessment without interest or penalty up to December 1,
1994;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1995 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 3 08 210 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from December 1, 1994
and thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread upon each
annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest upon
all unpaid installments; provided, however, that when any
annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner
provided in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day
period as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the
L expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by
Section 3 08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax
roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments; and
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(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of the
paving costs ($4, 022 96) and 100% of drainage costs
($9, 775 00) for a total amount of $13, 797 96
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, it was
RESOLVED, that in lieu of the foregoing resolution, the
Council does hereby determine to substitute a resolution which
would reduce the amount of the assessments on the corner lots
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Kavanagh, and Taylor
NAYS Feenstra, McGee, Ochala, and Toy
The President declared the resolution denied
A roll call vote was taken on the originally proposed resolution, as
follows
#369-94 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No 369 for a proposed street improvement consisting of the
placement of approximately 4" of asphalt over the existing
roadway (Alternate IV) on Grove, west of Merriman in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City
Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon
on Wednesday, May 4, 1994, at 8 00 p m , at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council
having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on
the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to
cover the district portion of the cost of a street improvement to
be constructed in Special Assessment District No 369; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated February 17,
1994, in the amount of $22, 796 80, are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of
improvements proposed in said district in accordance with
the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
lip Council;
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(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No 369 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
110 (3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of eight (8%)
percent per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment
from December 1, 1994 Said interest shall be payable on
each installment due date, provided, however, that after the
issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the
unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll, said
rate of interest shall be not more than 1% above the average
rate of interest borne by said bonds In such cases where
the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10 00) , the
number of installments shall be reduced so that each
installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00)
as possible The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1, 1994 and subsequent installments on December 1st
of succeeding years;
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall
endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and
the said assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish
notice as is required by Section 3 08 190 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment
statements to the respective property owners assessed in the
manner and substance as provided by said Section 3 08 190
Any property owner assessed may pay the whole or any part of
the assessment without interest or penalty up to December 1,
1994;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1995 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 3 08 210 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from December 1, 1994
and thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread upon each
annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest upon
all unpaid installments; provided, however, that when any
annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner
provided in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day
period as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the
expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by
Section 3 08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax
roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments; and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of the
paving costs ($4, 022 96) and 100% of drainage costs
($9, 775 00) for a total amount of $13, 797 96
Lwith the following result
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AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, Toy, and
Taylor
LNAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#370-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 9, 1994,
in connection with a proposal submitted by Business Records
Corporation, 155 N Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606-1719,
for installing an Optech Eagle Voting System to upgrade the
present voter registration system as well as the PC-BT Punch Card
System as outlined in a communication dated April 1, 1994, the
Council does hereby request that the Finance Director submit a
report and recommendation with regard to the cost and savings
that the City would realize by replacing the present system in
the manner herein proposed with the new system
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#371-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 9, 1994,
in connection with a proposal submitted by Business Records
Corporation, 155 N Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606-1719,
for installing an Optech Eagle Voting System to upgrade the
present voter registration system as well as the PC-BT Punch Card
System as outlined in a communication dated April 1, 1994, the
Council does hereby request that the City Clerk submit a report
and recommendation with regard to space requirements relating to
the storage of the proposed new system
No one wished to speak during the audience communication portion
at the end of the meeting
Michael Slater, formerly with Plante & Moran, was introduced as
the newly-appointed Finance Director of the City of Livonia, having started
in this capacity on May 3, 1994
Councilmember Jurcisin commended the hard-working, dedicated
citizens and professional tradespeople whose efforts went into the
Lconstruction of the Beverly Park Playground To assist in the financial
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success of the project, Livonia residents were encouraged to purchase
Ihm either a handcrafted playscape and/or commemorative pickets to be engraved
with names of donors or designated individuals A golf outing at Fox Creek
Golf Course is also scheduled for May 12, 1994, to further achieve the
financial goals for Beverly Park
Councilmember Feenstra proudly announced the graduation of his
daughter, Tracy, from Schoolcraft College on May 7 Tracy is a graduate
nurse He also announced the graduation of his daughter, Kristen, from
Michigan State University on May 6 Kristen majored in Speech Pathology
and Audiology Additionally, Tracy' s birthday was celebrated on May 5
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, this 1, 272nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9 33 p m , May 11, 1994
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J.-n McCotter, City Clerk