HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1992-02-24 L26855
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND NINETEENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 24, 1992 , 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. Councilman Feenstra
delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Fernon P.
Feenstra, Sean P. Kavanagh, Michael P. McGee, Dale Jurcisin, Gerald Taylor,
Ron Ochala and Laura Toy. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert D. Bennett,
Mayor; Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk;
imRaul Galindo, City Engineer; David N. Preston, Director of Finance;
John Nagy, Planning Director; Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative
Affairs; Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Services ; Robert R.
Bishop, City Treasurer; Jeanne Treff , Cable Television Director; Jack
lora
Engebretson, Planning Commission; Sue Daniel, Historical Commission;
Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works; Andrea Taylor, Arts Commission
and William LaPine, Planning Commission.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#108-92 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 , 218th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held
February 5, 1992 are hereby approved.
The Chair introduced Boy Scout Troop #499 from Redford Township
im in attendance at this meeting.
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and
adopted, it was
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#109-92 WHEREAS, the Reverend George H. Shalhoub, who is
Pastor and Priest of St. Mary' s Antiochian Orthodox
Church is celebrating twenty years of ministry; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary' s Antiochian Orthodox Church was founded
twenty years ago and Father George H. Shalhoub has been its
only Pastor; and
WHEREAS, It is with great joy and pride that we acknowledge
the Twentieth Wedding Anniversary of the Marriage of George H.
Shalhoub and Nouna Gharib; and
WHEREAS, Father George H. Shalhoub has been active in the
Livonia Community and in the entire Western Metropolitan
Detroit area and he has performed great service to the very
large Arabic Community of Southeastern Michigan and he has
demonstrated a Christian and Civic Compassion for any person
or persons who are having difficult times and Father George H.
Shalhoub has provided comfort and direction to many in these
times of crisis, and
WHEREAS, During his busy and tireless dedication to his flock,
imhe has also earned a Doctorate of Ministries Degree and is
currently a member of the faculty of Madonna University
where he teaches in the Religious Studies and Philosophy
Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Livonia takes this opportunity
to recognize with pride, Father George H. Shalhoub who is a very valuable
asset not only to Livonia but to Wayne County and the State of Michigan.
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted,
it was
#110-92 WHEREAS, John Anthony Schall, a Livonia Jaycee has
been named one of the Five Outstanding Young Michigander
(FOYM) for 1992; and
WHEREAS, John Anthony Schall, 31, is the Chief of Staff of the
U.S. Department of Labor. His appointment was unprecedented
as the Secretary of Labor overlooked age as a relevant factor
and instead looked at Schall' s overall qualifications in
making her selection; and
WHEREAS, John Anthony Schall, a lifetime Livonia resident,
attended local schools, graduated from the University of
Michigan and received his Master ' s Degree from the John F.
Kennedy School of Government at Harvard; and
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WHEREAS, Prior to his appointment in the Department of
Labor he was an Aide to President George Bush serving as
the Associate Director for Domestic Policy and Deputy
Executive Secretary to the White House Domestic Policy
Council, The Interagency Council for the Homeless and
on the White House Task Force for Welfare Reform; and
WHEREAS, John Anthony Schall was a key player on several
major projects at the White House including the Drug
Control Strategy, the President' s Environmental Strategy,
the Education Strategy. In addition, he reviewed the U.N.
Bill of Rights for the President, initiated legislation
to make it easier to adopt children with special needs,
and was responsible for the development of the revised
child care tax credits.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby take this
means to acknowledge and commend John Anthony Schall for his outstanding
humanitarian efforts, his deep conviction that government shall be used to
solve the real problems people face and his Jaycee example that young
people can change the world.
irm On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted,
it was
#111-92 WHEREAS, Firefighter Brad T. Christy has been
a member of the Livonia Fire Department for over 3 years;
and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Fire Service, Firefighter
Christy served in the highest tradition of the Livonia
Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, on December 17 , 1991, Squad 4 responded to the
scene of a shooting and robbery in a building. Not
knowing if danger still existed in the building and
without regard to his own personal safety, he made
entry and found the manager with a life threatening
gunshot wound to the back. He immediately assessed
the patient ' s vital statistics finding him to be
unconscious, suffering a tremendous blood loss with a
weak heartbeat. The blood flow was stopped and
lifesaving aid was administered while the patient was
transported to the hospital; and
ImWHEREAS, because of his efforts and intelligent action
in critical situations, Livonia Post 3941 of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars has awarded Brad T. Christy
its Firefighter of the Year award for 1991 in
recognition of his outstanding service to the public
and to his profession,
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NOW, THEREFORE, I , Robert D. Bennett, Mayor of the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan, do hereby take this means to join
with the City Council of the City of Livonia to congratulate and
commend Brad T. Christy as Firefighter of the Year.
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted,
it was
#112-92 WHEREAS, Firefighter Clarence D. Rivard has been
a member of the Livonia Fire Department since March 16 ,
1982; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Fire Service, Firefighter
Rivard served in the highest tradition of the Livonia
Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 1991, Squad 4 responded to the
scene of a shooting and robbery in a building. Not
knowing if danger still existed in the building and
without regard to his own personal safety, he made
entry and found the manager with a life threatening
Lgunshot wound to the back. He immediately assessed
the patient ' s vital statistics finding him to be
unconscious, suffering a tremendous blood loss with a
weak heartbeat. The blood flow was stopped and
lifesaving aid was administered while the patient was
transported to the hospital; and
WHEREAS, because of his efforts and intelligent action
in critical situations, Livonia Post 3941 of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars has awarded Clarence D. Rivard
its Firefighter of the Year award for 1991 in
recognition of his outstanding service to the public
and to his profession,
NOW, THEREFORE, I , Robert D. Bennett, Mayor of the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan, do hereby take this means to join
with the City Council of the City of Livonia to congratulate and
commend Clarence D. Rivard as Firefighter of the Year.
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it
was
#113-92 WHEREAS, Jeffrey Teeter has shown himself on
iw many occasions to be a dedicated and respected member of
the Livonia Police Department since becoming a police
cadet in May of 1977 ; and
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WHEREAS, on August 23 , 1991 he responded to a silent
hold-up alarm at a local business where a hold-up was
in progress, and found himself confronted by three
suspects, one of which was armed. Being in an
immediate life threatening situation, to both himself
and innocent citizens , Officer Teeter performed above
and beyond the ordinary line of duty. He maintained
communication with the dispatch center and the
responding back-up units , as he was faced with an
armed robbery forcing him to shoot one and apprehend
the other two. He also continued to maintain calm
communications, keeping all informed of the situation;
and
WHEREAS, through his quick, resourceful and alert action
Officer Teeter has demonstrated true professionalism
and responsibility; and
WHEREAS, because of his swift and thorough actions,
Livonia Post 3941 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has
awarded Officer Jeffrey Teeter its Police Officer of
im the Year award for 1991 in recognition of his service
to the entire community and to his profession,
NOW, THEREFORE, I Robert D. Bennett, Mayor of the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan, do hereby take this means to join
with the City Council of the City of Livonia to congratulate and commend
Jeffrey Teeter for the honor which has been bestowed upon him as Police
Officer of the Year for 1991 .
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded, and adopted, it
was
#114-92 WHEREAS, Trooper Michael Arthur Green has been
a member of the Michigan State Police for over 7 years of
dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, he is assigned to the Southeastern Criminal
Investigation Division in Livonia; and
WHEREAS, on May 13 , 1991 while playing golf he observed
a man laying on the ground. Upon contact with this man,
it was observed that he was not breathing. A greenskeeper,
who was nearby, left the scene to summon an ambulance.
Trooper Green initiated C.P.R. and revived the subject.
Approximately fifteen minutes later, the man suffered an
additional heart attack. C.P.R. was again rendered until
the ambulance arrived and transported the subject to the
hospital. Without the immediate action he took, it is
believed this man would not have survived or at least
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would have suffered more severe damage. The immediate
volunteer action he took is in the highest tradition of
police service; and
WHEREAS, because of his dedicated, thorough, and
courageous action, Livonia Post 3941 of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars has selected Trooper Michael Arthur Green as
the Trooper of the Year for 1991 in recognition of his
outstanding service to the public and to his profession.
NOW, THEREFORE, I , Robert D. Bennett, Mayor of the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan, do hereby take this means to
join with the City Council of the City of Livonia to congratulate
and commend Trooper Michael Arthur Green for the honor which has
been bestowed upon him.
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded, and adopted, it
was
#115-92 WHEREAS, the community life of Livonia has
L been enobled and enriched by the many and outstanding
contributions of its women since inception as a
township and city; and
WHEREAS, LIVONIA WOMEN have played, and continue to
play, a crucial economic and social role in every
aspect of the City' s life by constituting a significant
portion of the labor force, working in the home and in
the business community; and
WHEREAS, LIVONIA WOMEN created a unique role throughout
the City' s history by providing the majority of its
voluntary force in community, cultural, educational and
religious groups; and
WHEREAS, LIVONIA WOMEN, within their homes, schools and
religious institutions have initiated and nurtured
character and will to provide a climate wherein the
fullness of human aspirations could be realized; and
WHEREAS, LIVONIA WOMEN of courage and vision joined
with their sisters statewide, nationwide and worldwide
to ensure a society in which human beings, regardless
of sex, could realize their full creative and intellectual
capacity; and
WHEREAS, LIVONIA WOMEN of public spirit and mind now
serve in growing numbers as the City' s elected and
appointed officials and have proven themselves dedicated
and hardworking public servants; and
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WHEREAS, much remains to be done to maintain and continue
the significant progress women have made as entities, in
and of themselves, in areas such as child care and the
elderly poor, of which women constitute a majority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Livonia,
in recognition of the women of the City of Livonia, hereby designates
the month of March as "WOMEN' S HISTORY MONTH, " joining in the national
designation and celebration.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Ochala, it was
#116-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
president of the Franklin Patriot ' s Club, dated January 20 ,
1992, wherein permission is requested to post outdoor signs
advertising the Spring Craft Show to be conducted on March
21 , 1992, during the period March 16 , 1992 through March 21 ,
1992 , at the following locations :
S.E. corner of Plymouth and Merriman
S.E. corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt
N.E. corner of Joy and Farmington
N.E. corner of Joy and Merriman
N.W. corner of Joy and Middlebelt
S.W. corner of W. Chicago and Inkster
the Council does hereby concur in and approve this request in
the manner and form herein submitted.
#117-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
1992 Walk for Children Chairpersons of the Livonia Jaycees,
dated February 5 , 1992 , and the report and recommendation of
the Mayor, dated February 11 , 1992 , with regard to the 21st
Annual Walk for Children to be conducted on Saturday, May 30,
1992, from approximately 7 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. , on the
route shown on the attachment, the Council does hereby authorize
and approve the said Walk for Children, including the use of the
Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, the use of the Showmobile and public
safety assistance; FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive all
fees with respect to the use of the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena and
with regard to providing public safety assistance by the use of
Police Reserves as requested in the aforesaid letter; however,
the request for a waiver of fees with respect to the Department
of Parks & Recreation Showmobile is hereby denied.
#118-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
imthe Chairman of the Livonia Arts Commission and the Director of
Community Resources, dated February 5 , 1992, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein a request is submitted for approval to establish a
charge of up to a 30% commission from exhibiting artists for
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work which may be sold from the Civic Center Library
gallery, the purpose of which action is to accumulate
funds to maintain and enhance the gallery, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted, subject to the
condition that the funds accumulated herein shall
initially be applied to reimburse the Arts Commission
Trust Fund for the purchase of panels exhibited in the
gallery.
#119-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
January 22 , 1992, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase from Metropolitan Uniform Company, 455 Macomb,
Detroit, Michigan 48226 of body armor for the Livonia
Division of Police in the following manner:
Quantity Item Unit Cost Total Cost
im 25 Point Blank body armor
$178 . 69 $4 , 467 . 25
Product #15-MSP vest
2 Point Blank body armor 178 . 69 357 . 38
Product #15 . 03 MSP vest $4, 824 . 63
and the sum of $4 , 824. 63 is hereby appropriated and authorized
to be expended from Account No. 401-000-987-000 for this
purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan
bid price, as well as for the additional reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication; and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 . 04. 140D5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances , as amended.
#120-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Assessor, dated January 21, 1992,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
request from Dorothy L. McGlohon, 29709 Bretton, Livonia,
Michigan for a proposed division of Tax Item No. 46 007 99
0080 001 into two parcels, the Council does hereby refer
this item to a future Study session to be conducted at such
time after the petitioner herein has established that she
has complied with the sign posting requirements prescribed
im in Section 16 . 32 . 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
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#121-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Engineering Department submit its report and
recommendation with respect to proposed residential
developments on property located in areas which do not
have improved roads for egress and access.
#122-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Assessor , dated January 21 , 1992,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
request from Mr. Henry Talaske, 19845 Doris , Livonia,
Michigan for a proposed division of Tax Item No. 46 008 01
0474 000 into two parcels, the Council does hereby refer
this item to a future Study session to be conducted at such
time after the petitioner herein has established that he has
complied with the sign posting requirements prescribed in
Section 16 . 32 . 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances , as
amended.
#123-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Executive Director of the Housing
Commission, dated February 3 , 1992 , approved for submission
im by the Mayor, to which is attached an amendment to the
Annual Contribution Contract No. C-3189-E, which extends the
term of the contract for Project No. MI-28-E055-004-009 , and
the City' s current allocation of Section 8 existing certifi-
cates ( 172 units ) for five years to February 23 , 1997 , the
Council does hereby approve the said amendment and extension
of the current Annual Contribution Contract and does authorize
the President of the Housing Commission to execute the same in
the manner and form herein submitted.
#124-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
City Clerk, dated January 6 , 1992, wherein permission is
requested to use a tape recorder during Public Hearings
conducted by the City Council as a back-up source for the
preparation of the minutes of such Council proceedings, the
Council does hereby concur in and approve this request in
the manner and form herein submitted.
#125-92 WHEREAS, Senate Bill 486 would amend Public Act 207
of 1921 which provides for the zoning of cities and villages,
and
WHEREAS, this Bill would specify that a local unit of
government' s zoning ordinance could not prohibit the use
of a residence by its occupant to operate a "Family" Day
Care Home ( 1 - 6 children) or "Group" Day Care Home
( 7 - 12 children) in any residentially zoned area, and
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WHEREAS, this is another attempt by the State Legislature
to circumvent local zoning authority, and
WHEREAS, this proposed Bill may appear somewhat
insignificant in its impact and affect, these small
incursions can lead to more significant circumvention,
and
WHEREAS, zoning authority is appropriately vested at the
local government level - the level at which citizens can
best convey their position on zoning and other matters,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Livonia City Council
opposes passage of Senate Bill 486, and all proposed
legislation relating to circumventing local zoning authority,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Livonia City Council urges
the Michigan Municipal League, Governor John Engler,
State Senator Robert Geake, State Representatives Lyn Bankes
and John Bennett, and all cities throughout the State to
oppose passage of SB 486 .
#126-92 WHEREAS, Senate Bill 532 would amend Public Act 207
of 1921 which provides for the zoning of cities and villages,
and
WHEREAS, this Bill would specify that a local unit of
government ' s zoning ordinance could not prohibit the use of
a residence by its occupant to conduct or receive music
lessons, and
WHEREAS, this is another attempt by the State Legislature
to circumvent local zoning authority, and
WHEREAS, this proposed Bill may appear somewhat insignificant
in its impact and affect, these small incursions can lead to
more significant circumvention, and
WHEREAS, zoning authority is appropriately vested at the
local government level - the level at which citizens can
best convey their position on zoning and other matters,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Livonia City Council
opposes passage of Senate Bill 532 , and all proposed
legislation relating to circumventing local zoning authority,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Livonia City Council urges
the Michigan Municipal League, Governor John Engler, State
Senator Robert Geake, State Representatives Lyn Bankes and
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John Bennett, and all cities throughout the State to
oppose passage of SB 532 .
#127-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Historical Commission, dated January 27,
1992, which bears the signature of the Director of
Community Resources, is approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the renewal of the contract between the City of Livonia
and Suzanne Daniel, a member of the Livonia Historical
Commission, as designated by the Commission, authorizing
the purchase by this member of artifacts and furnishings ,
the Council does hereby authorize the said extension in
the manner and form herein recommended for a one-year
period, the said one year extension to be based upon the
same terms and conditions as those which are set forth in
a contract dated June 18 , 1986 , which contract was previously
authorized in Council Resolution 536-86 , adopted on June 4 ,
1986 , and thereafter authorized to be renewed in Council
Resolution 488-87 , Adopted on June 3 , 1987, in Council
irResolution 543-88 , adopted on June 22 , 1988 , in Council
Resolution 883-89 , adopted on September 25 , 1989, and in
Council Resolution 67-91, adopted on January 28 , 1991; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to affix their signatures to
the said contract extension, which contract shall be prepared
by the Department of Law in accordance with the action taken
herein.
A communication from the Director of Public Works , dated
January 15 , 1992 , re the 1991 Street Tree Planting Program - Final Cost
Information was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
#128-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated
February 3 , 1992, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize payment in the amount of $15 ,008 . 47 to
B & V Construction, Inc. , 48400 West Road, P.O. Box 6070 ,
Wixom, Michigan 48393-6070 , for work performed as an
outside contractor to assist road maintenance personnel in
a city-wide effort to plow snow from all City streets
during a snow emergency on January 14 -15 , 1992 , said funds
to be appropriated and expended from Account No. 101-463-
818 . 020 for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 . 04 . 140.D. 1 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances , as amended.
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#129-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated January 23 , 1992 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend Item No . 7 cf Council Resolution 655-91 , adopted on
August 19 , 1991 , so as to reduce the financial assurances
now on deposit with the City for General Improvements in
in the Pine Cove Estates Subdivision located in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 to S4 , 500 . 00 cash, and the
Entrance Marker - Landscaping Bond to be reduced to
$8 ,000 . 00 , of which $4 , 000 . 00 is to be in cash, and the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any,
shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER, all other financial
assurances , including the Sidewalk Bond, now on deposit
with the City shall remain the same and unchanged.
#130-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated January 31, 1992 ,
which bears the signature of the Public Utilities Manager and
the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which requests an additional appropriation with
respect to the Greenmead/Whispering Willows Golf Course
this sanitary sewer project by reason of additional gravel which
was required in connection with the restoration of the
driveway and parking lots in Greenmead as well as for sub-base
material at the Whispering Willows Golf Course parking lot,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expendi-
ture of $999 . 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Sewer
Fund for the purpose of making final payment, as amended,
with respect to this project.
#131-92 RESOLVED , that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated January 28 , 1992 ,
which transmits its resolution 1-205-92 , adopted on
January 22 , 1992 , with regard to Petition 91-10-8-20
submitted by Builders Square , requesting site plan approval
in connection with a proposal to install a T.V. Satellite
Dish on the roof of an existing building located on the
north side of Plymouth Road just west of Middlebelt in
Section 26 , pursuant to the 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 91-10-8-20 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same condition
as that set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
#132-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated January 23 , 1992 , approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby rescind
and repeal resolution 1047-89 ; further, the Council does hereby
authorize the office of the City Attorney to commence suit in
the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne to quiet title on
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property located at the southeast corner of Five Mile Road and
Henry Ruff ( Lot 100 , B.E. Taylor ' s Green Acres - Tax Item No.
46-089-01-0100-000 ) ; and upon conclusion thereof the Council
authorizes the procedure required to take competitive bids for
the sale of said property; and the Council determines to take
no further action on Resilution 856-91 .
#133-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk, dated February 7 , 1992 ,
the Council does hereby authorize renewal of the maintenance
agreement with Business Records Corporation, 155 North Wacker
Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 , for the period January 1, 1992
through December 31 , 1992, for a total price of $6 , 900 . 00
( $7 , 200 . 00 - $300 . 00 ) ; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 . 04 . 140D5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances , as amended.
#134-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk, dated February 7 , 1992 ,
the Council does hereby authorize renewal of the licensing
agreements for Voter Registration and Election Programs with
ir Business Records Corporation, 155 North Wacker Drive, Chicago,
IL 60606 , for the period February 1 , 1992 through January 31 ,
1993 , for a total price of $3 ,850 . 00 ; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the said item without competitive
bidding in accordance with Section 3 . 04 . 140D5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances , as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Feenstra, Kavanagh, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
41135-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated
February 10 , 1992 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 863-91 in connection with a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 22 ,
1991, which transmits its Resolution 10-172-91 , adopted
on October 15 , 1991 , with regard to Petition 91-9-8-18 ,
submitted by Kenneth Alflen, requesting approval of all
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plans required by Section 29 . 02 of Zoning Ordinance 543
in connection with a proposal to construct a new housing
for the elderly facility on the north side of Seven Mile
between Farmington and Osmus in Section 3 , the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 91-9-8-18 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions
as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#136-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated
February 10 , 1992, the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit a report and recommendation
on the need, if any, for the installation of a traffic
control light on Seven Mile Road between Farmington and
Merriman Roads.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, an unanimously
adopted, it was
#137-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated
February 10, 1992 , and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 302-91 with regard to proposed signage on the
Fox Creek Clubhouse building, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize the installation of the proposed
signage submitted in behalf of JTL, Inc. the tenant of
the Fox Creek Clubhouse Restaurant, which signage is to
be affixed to the Clubhouse building; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby determine that the City shall share the cost
of installing the neon highlighting accent light and that
the proprietor of the restaurant shall bear the cost of
the restaurant sign; and the Council does hereby request
that the Mayor submit a report and recommendation with
regard to the financing of the proposed Fox Creek Clubhouse
sign and logo.
On a motion by Taylor, and seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#138-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the whole, dated
Rebruary 10 , 1992 , and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 302-91, the Council does hereby request that
the Parks and Recreation Department submit a report and
recommendation with regard to the relocation of the fence
in front of the Fox Creek Clubhouse so as to provide
access to the east side of the adjoining park site.
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On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, it was
#139-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated
February 10, 1992, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 302-91 , the Council does hereby request that
the Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor
submit their reports and recommendations with regard to
the right turn only sign located on Seven Mile Road
from the roadway of the Fox Creek Clubhouse.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Feenstra, Kavanagh, McGee, Ochala and Toy.
NAYS: Jurcisin and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
ior On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#140-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated
February 10, 1992 , and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 735-91 in connection with a communication
from the City Assessor, dated August 13 , 1991, approved
for submission by the Mayor, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as
Section 18 . 46 of Ordinance 543 , as amended, the Council
does hereby approve of the proposed division and combination
of Tax Item Nos. 46 129 01 0124 000 and 46 129 01 0123 004
into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall
read as follows:
Parcel A
The west 60 . 00 feet of lots 123 and 124 of Supervisor' s
Livonia Plat No. 2 of the south 5/8 of the N.E. 1/4 and
the east 1/2 of the north 3/8 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 33 ,
T. 1.S. ,R. 9 .E. , Livonia Twp. , (now City of Livonia) , Wayne,
Co. , Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on Page 1 .
containing 0 . 2382 acres.
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Parcel B
The east 567 . 00 feet of Lot 124 of Supervisor ' s Livonia
Plat No. 2 of the south 5/8 of the N.E. 1/4 and the east
1/2 of the north 3/8 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 33 ,
T. 1.S. , R. 9 .E. , Livonia, Twp. ( now City of Livonia) ,
Wayne, Co. , Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats
on Page 1. containing 0 . 859 acres.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this
resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County
Register of Deeds; provided, however, that to the extent
required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is
made subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, it was
#141-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated
February 10 , 1992 , and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 663-91 in connection with a communication
from the City Assessor, dated July 9 , 1991 , approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request
from Mr. Fares Warra, 43741 Gatehouse Court, Canton,
Michigan 48187 , and in accordance with the provisions
of 1967 PA 288 , as amended, as well as Section 18. 46
of Ordinance 543 , as amended, the Council does hereby
approve division of Tax Item No. 46 140 01 0112 000
( includes Lot 113 ) into two parcels, the legal
description of which shall read as follows:
Lot 112 and the East 1/2 of a vacated 18 ft. wd. public
alley of the "E. G. SETTLE REALTY COMPANY' S BONAPARTE
GARDENS SUBDIVISION, " of part of the South 1/2 of the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 35 , T. 1 S. , R. 9E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan found in Liber 54,
page 75, W.C.R. The existing build on this lot to be
razed preparatory for new construction. New proposed
building shown on drawing below.
Lot 113 and the East 1/2 of a vacated 18 ft. wd. public
alley of the "E. G. SETTLE REALTY COMPANY' S BONAPARTE
GARDENS SUBDIVISION, " of part of the South 1/2 of the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 35 , T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan found in Liber 54,
page 75 , W.C.R. The existing build on this lot to be
razed preparatory for new construction. New proposed
building shown on drawing below.
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as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of
this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne
County Register of Deeds; provided, however, that to the
extent required by law and City ordinance, the action is
made subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh, McGee, Jurcisin, Ochala and Toy.
NAYS: Feenstra and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#142-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report
and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated
February 10 , 1992 , and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 613-91 in connection with a communication
from the City Assessor, dated June 17 , 1991 , approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request
from Joseph Durso, 35345 Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions
of 1967 PA 288 , as amended, as well as Section 18. 46 of
Ordinance 543 , as amended, the Council does hereby deny
this request inasmuch as it would be in violation of
City Zoning Ordinance and Law, and would not be consis-
tent with good zoning practice and for the further
reason that Mr. Durso, in a letter dated September 23 ,
1991, has requested that his application be withdrawn.
A request from Inn of Livonia, Inc. ( a Michigan Corporation) ,
for a new entertainment permit in conjunction with 1990 B-Hotel licensed
business located at 36655 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI (MLCC REF #900003992
- Notice of Cancellation of Application dated June 27 , 1991) at the
direction of the Chair was received and placed on file for the information
Li of the Council. (CR 946-90 )
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Ochala gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 04
(MEETINGS - ORDER OF BUSINESS) 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 VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND
PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 91-9-3-3 )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
imresult:
AYES: Feenstra, Kavanagh, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor,
Ochala and Toy.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated November
26, 1991, and the report and recommendation of the Chief
of Police, dated January 20 , 1992, the Council does hereby
approve the request from Jamal S. Garmo, Nazar Garmo and
Manal Garmo, stockholders in Star Hotel 2 , Inc. , for
transfer of ownership of 1991 B-Hotel licensed business
with Dance-Entertainment Permit, Sunday sales, and 140
rooms, from Livonia Inns, Inc. , and one additional bar
(Field Request) for a business located at 30375 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Jurcisin and Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra, Kavanagh, Ochala and Toy.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, it was
#143-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Commission, dated November 26 , 1991, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
January 20 , 1992, the Council does hereby deny the request
from Jamal S. Garmo, Nazar Garmo and Manal Garmo, stockholders
in Star Hotel 2, Inc. , for transfer of ownership of 1991 B-
Hotel licensed business with Dance-Entertainment Permit,
Sunday sales, and 140 rooms , from Livonia Inns, Inc. , and one
additional bar ( field request) for a business located at
30375 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48150 , Wayne County.
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Feenstra, Kavanagh, Ochala and Toy.
NAYS: McGee, Jurcisin and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#144-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 8 , 1992,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
dated February 4, 1992, the Council does hereby approve of
the request from Masoud Shango, stockholder in Pleasant
Liquor Shoppe, Inc. , for transfer of ownership of 1991
SDD-SDM licensed business from Kirk' s Kwik Stop, Inc. , for
to. a business located at 38675 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150 , Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#145-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Inspection Department submit its report and recommendation
on the question of sign compliance with respect to a second
sign for a business located at 38675 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia,
Michigan, insofar as Zoning Board of Appeals direction is
concerned.
At the direction of the Chair, a correspondence from the Law
Department, dated February 18, 1992, with respect to the 1987 SDD license
of Richard P. George, 38675 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia, Michigan, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
• #146-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated January 28, 1992 ,
which transmits its resolution 1-207-92, adopted on
January 21, 1992, with respect to the landscape plan for
the Bayberry Park cluster housing development (Petition
91-5-2-14) located on the west side of Harrison just north
of Five Mile in Section 13 , the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the said landscape plan, such approval to be based
upon the same condition as that set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#147-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated January 28 , 1992 ,
which transmits its resolution 1-197-92, adopted on
January 21, 1992, with regard to Petition 91-12-2-32,
submitted by RM&M Tubbys requesting waiver use approval
to operate a limited service restaurant on property located
on the north side of Plymouth Road between Wayne Road and
Stark Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28 , which property
lw is zoned C-1 , the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
91-12-2-32 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following condition:
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That the subject use shall be operated as a
Carry-out Restaurant only with the maximum
number of customer seats limited to 6 .
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#148-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated January 28, 1991,
which transmits its resolution 1-198-92 , adopted on
January 21, 1992, with regard to Petition 91-12-2-33 ,
submitted by Tubby' s Sub Shop requesting waiver use
approval to operate a limited service restaurant within
the Terrence Corners Shopping Center located on the east
side of Middlebelt Road between Terrence Avenue and Six
Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13 , which property
is zoned C-1, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
91-12-2-33 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following condition:
That the subject use shall be operated as a
♦ Carry-out Restaurant only with the maximum
number of customer seats limited to 8 .
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#149-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Board of Trustees of the Livonia Employees
Retirement System submit a report and recommendation with
respect to a proposal which would abolish all Council
pensions with the exception of providing a grandfather
clause with respect to those members of the Council who
are currently members of the Retirement Plan; FURTHER,
the Council requests that the Board of Trustees also
submit a report and recommendation with respect to all
other part-time employees of the City who may be members
of the Livonia Employees Retirement System, which report
should take into consideration applicable actuarial
studies.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Department of Law prepare an amendment to the
Retirement Plan Ordinance which would abolish all Council
pensions, with the exception, however, of providing a
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grandfather clause with respect to those members of the
Council who are presently included as members of the
Retirement Plan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Kavanagh and Toy.
NAYS: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor and Ochala.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Department of Law prepare an appropriate amendment
to the Retirement Plan Ordinance which would establish
January 1, 1993 as a deadline for the purchase of accumulated
service for all public officials .
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine,
in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion
requesting a report and recommendation from the Board of
Trustees of the Livonia Employees Retirement System on a
deadline for the purchase of accumulated service for all
elected officials.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows:
AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
The President declared the resolution to substitute adopted.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, it was
#150-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Board of Trustees of the Livonia Employees
Retirement System submit a report and recommendation with
regard to a proposal which would establish January 1 , 1993
as a deadline for the purchase of accumulated service for
all elected public officials, which report should take
into consideration applicable actuarial studies .
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following
result:
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AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#151-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Department of Law and the Board of Trustees of the
Livonia Employees Retirement System submit their respective
reports and recommendations on the question of whether, under
existing Ordinance provisions, current members of the City
Council who have previously exercised the option of not being
members of the Retirement System may, at some future time,
exercise the option of becoming members of the Retirement
System.
°A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
; -
" AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine
that all elected officials , including the Mayor, City Clerk,
members of the Council and the Judges of the 16th District
Court, as well as all City department heads, including
appointed department heads as well as Civil Service personnel
in charge of various departments and divisions , shall be
required to disclose and publish on December 31 (or January 2)
of every year a list which shows the remuneration received by
them in salary, pension contributions, travel, lodging and
meals expense reimbursements, automobile expenses, health
insurance costs , and any other perks, which information shall
be made available for public distribution at the office of
the City Clerk.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, it was
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RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine,
in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion
requesting the Civil Service Commission to submit a report
and recommendation with respect to the annual disclosure
of salary and other remunerations; FURTHER, that the Mayor,
City Clerk and City Treasurer submit a report and recommen-
dation with respect to availability of information regarding
reimbursements received by elected officials and Judges of
the 16th District Court as well as all department and
division heads, appointed and under Civil Service.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows:
AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala and
Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
The President declared the resolution to substitute adopted.
I . On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, it was
#152-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Civil Service Commission submit a report and
recommendation with respect to a proposal that would
require that certain classified members of the Civil Service
System (certain Department Heads and Division Heads ) be
required by Council resolution to publish and disclose on an
annual basis for public distribution remuneration received
in salary, pension contributions, travel, lodging and meals
expense reimbursements , automobile expenses , health insurance
costs, and any other perks; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
request that the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer submit
a report and recommendation with respect to the present avail-
ability of information for public distribution with respect to
all elected officials including the Mayor, City Clerk, members
of City Council and the Judges of the 16th District Court,
as well as all Department and Division Heads , both appointed
and under Civil Service, of the reimbursements received by
them in salary, pension contributions, travel, lodging and
meals expense reimbursements, automobile expenses, health
insurance costs, and any other perks .
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
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The President declared the substitute resolution adopted.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
*153-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
the subject of public disclosure of salary and benefits
by all elected officials, including the Mayor, City Clerk,
members of the City Council, Judges of the 16th District
Courts and all Department Heads, appointed and under Civil
Service.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, it was
#154-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
the question of whether a charter amendment should be
prepared which limits the terms of office for all elected
• City officials as well as the terms of office of the Judges
of the 16th District Court.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
.result:
AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Department of Law prepare an appropriate amendment to
Chapter 2 . 04 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances which would
establish a Council rule that no item shall remain in any
committee of the Council for more than 90 days without being
reported on or voted on.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine,
in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion
requesting that the Director of Legislative Affairs to submit
a status report on current Council procedures with respect to
items which have referred into and out of Council committees,
which report should include a track record in this regard.
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A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows:
AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
The President declared the resolution to substitute adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#155-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Director of Legislative Affairs submit a status report on
current Council procedures with respect to items which have
been referred into and out of Council committees, which
report should include a track record in this regard.
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following
result:
imp AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#156-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation a
proposal which would establish a 90-day limitation with
respect to items which have been referred to committee
insofar as requiring that they be reported on or voted on
during such period.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Department of Law submit its report and recommendation
with respect to the City' s ability to set limits on campaign
expenditures to an amount equal to the annual salary of
Council members per election cycle for City Council members
and challengers.
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that Council does hereby move to amend
the foregoing resolution to include all other City officials,
including the Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer, as well as
the Judges of the 16th District Court.
A roll call was taken on the motion to amend with the following
result:
AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala and
Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
A roll call vote was then taken on the resolution, as amended, as follows:
#157-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Department of Law submit its report and recommendation
with respect to the City' s ability to set limits on campaign
expenditures to an amount equal to the annual salary of
Council members per election cycle for City Council members
and challengers, including all other City officials , the Mayor,
City Clerk and City Treasurer, as well as the Judges of the
16th District Court.
with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
The President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, it was
#158-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to
the Committee of the Whole the question of the City' s
ability to set limits on campaign expenditures for
candidates seeking public office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Feenstra, McGee, Jurcisin, Taylor, Ochala
and Toy.
NAYS: Kavanagh.
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On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind
and repeal Council Resolution 3-92 adopted on January 6,
1992.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#159-92 RESOLVED, that a proposed resolution that would
rescind and repeal Council Resolution 3-92, adopted on
January 6 , 1992, be referred to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#160-92 RESOLVED, that the matter of election of City Council
President for the term of office January 1 , 1993 through
December 31 , 1993 be referred to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#161-92 RESOLVED, that the matter of the rescinding and
repealing of Council Resolution 4-92 , adopted on January 6 ,
1992 be referred to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#162-92 RESOLVED, that the matter of amending and revising
Council Resolution 2-92 , adopted on January 6 , 1992 , be
referred to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
low #163-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk, dated February 14 , 1992 ,
the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise
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Council Resolution 807-91 , adopted on October 9 , 1991 ,
so as to have the electrical bid of Lakes Electric accepted
therein be the amount of $79 ,400 . 00 (and not $29 ,400 . 00 ) ;
and the balance of Council Resolution 807-91 shall remain
in full force and effect.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor , and unanimously
adopted, it was
#164-92 RESOLVED, having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 30 ,
1992, which bears the signature of the Finance Director
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
cash donations from the contributors set forth in the
attachment in a total amount of $6 , 906 . 37 , the purpose
of which is to purchase supplies for use in the Drug Abuse
Resistance Education Program and to sponsor the Third Annual
D.A.R.E. Golf Outing; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the deposit of and crediting to of the foregoing
L sum in account 702-000-285-211 for use in the D.A.R.E.
Program.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#165-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
January 31 , 1992 , approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept donations in a
total amount of $748 . 00 from the contributors set forth in
the aforesaid communication, the said amount to be deposited
in and credited to Account 702-000-285-216 for use in the
Senior Citizen Program.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#166-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Attorney, dated February 19 , 1992, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
Lis attached Water Resources Commission Municipal Wastewater
Discharge Applications prepared by Wayne County and the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources for authorization
to discharge combined sewage under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System and which applications have
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been submitted pursuant to an order issued by the Honorable
John Feikens, United States District Judge for the Eastern
District of Michigan, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
the said applications for municipal wastewater discharges in
the manner and form herein submitted.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,219th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9: 26 P.M. , February 24, 1992.
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Joa McCotter, City Clerk