HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1990-05-2325770
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 23, 1990, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President Of the
Council at 8 00 P M. Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result Present Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Dale Jurcisin, Ron Ochala, Fernon P Feenstra and Joan
McCOtter, Absent None.
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F. Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert D. Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning
Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Karen SZy0Uld, Director of Legislative
Affairs, John Fegan, Director Of the Inspection Department, David Preston, Finance
Director, Robert Beckley, Director Of Public Works, James Inglis, Housing Director,
Ron Reinke, Superintendent of the Department Of Parks and Recreation and Jeanne
Treff° Director of Cable TV
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#485-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,176th Regular
Meeting Of the Council Of the City of Livonia, held May 7,
1990 are hereby approved
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously* adopted, it was
#486-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 206th Special Meeting
of the Council Of the City Of Livonia, held May 14° 1990 are
hereby approved
*Councilwoman T»» abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
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vote under 5ec.2 04 19011of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
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On behalf of Post 3941, Commander George Bisel thanked the Girl Scouts
and Boy Scouts who participated in the Memorial Day observance of placing 3500
to 4000 American flags on the graves of veterans in the City of Livonia.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
#487-90 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
James A Gruska, 28615 Grandon, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
May 4, 1990, requesting permission to close Grandon between
Harrison and Brentwood on Sunday, June 10, 1990, from 2 00
P M to 8 00 P M. for the purpose of conducting an annual
Memorial Day Block Party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including permission to conduct the
said affair on June 17, 1990 in the event of inclement weather,
the action taken herein being made subject to the approval
of the Police Department
#488-90 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Joanne Aloe, 39115 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated May
5, 1990, requesting permission to close Lyndon Street between
Norman and Eckles on Saturday, June 23, 1990, from 4 OOP M
10 00 P M for the purpose of conducting a block party, the
Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including
therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, June
24, 1990, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken
herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department
#489-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Personnel Director of Delco Products Division, General Motors
Corporation, Livonia Operations, 13000 Eckles Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48151, dated May 3, 1990, wherein a request is made
for the installation of a street light at the pedestrian walkway
which crosses Amrhein between the plant property and the hourly
parking lot, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Engineering Department and the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
for their reports and recommendations, including consideration
of the need for any additional street lights in this area
#490-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from John
Courson, 37733 Pickford, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated April
24, 1990, expressing an interest in the purchase of certain
City -owned property located at 9269 Lamont and legally described
as Lot 374 of the Golden Ridge Subdivision, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for its report
and recommendation
to
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#491-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 26, 1990, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 2884 4/90, the Council
does hereby authorize the employment of Vanguard Meter Service,
Inc , 1300 East Ninth Street, P 0 Box 211, Owensboro, Kentucky
42302, to perform test and repair of large commercial water
meters at the unit prices quoted for all meter sizes requested
for the period through December 31, 1990, for a total sum not
to exceed $15,365 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
#492-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April
27, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of F L Jursik Company, 245 Victor Avenue, Highland
Park, Michigan 48203, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with two (2) 5-7 yard dump bodies
and hoists for a total price of $9,888 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, further, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $9,888.00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the General Fund for
this purpose
#493-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April
27, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the alternate bid of Shults Equipment, Inc , P 0 Box 127,
Ithaca, Michigan 48847, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with two (2) truck hydraulic
systems, two (2) front snowplow hitches, two (3) reconditioned
underbody scraper blades, and two (2) salt spreaders for a
total price of $16,474 00, including installation, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, further, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $16,474 00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the General Fund for
this purpose
#494-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April
27, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Jerry Bielfield Company, 8333 Michigan Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan 48210, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Road Maintenance Section) with two cabs and chassis
- single axle for a net price of $47,878 00, based on a total
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#495-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 8,
1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the emergency replacement of the boiler at the Civic Park Senior
Center by Great Lakes Power, Inc., 30 W Lantz, Detroit, Michigan
48203, and does further authorize the payment of the sum of
$7,440 00 to Great Lakes Power, Inc for the work it has
performed in this regard, further, the Council does hereby
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#496-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chairman of the Historic Preservation
Commission and the Director of Community Resources, dated May
4, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the employment of Simpson Granite Works, 23466 Grand River,
Detroit, Michigan 48219, to perform Phase III of the
Clarenceville Cemetery Monuments Restoration Project for a
sum not to exceed $5,000 00, which sum is prefunded and available
in Account 101-736-974-000 for this purpose, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive
bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04 140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#497-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 9, 1990, wherein it is indicated that
Councilman Gerald D Taylor, 36734 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan
48154, has been reappointed to the Board of Directors of the
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia for
a six year term expiring June 7, 1996, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, provided that
Mr Taylor takes the oath of office as required in Chapter
X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered by the
office of the City Clerk
#498-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 9, 1990, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the appointment of Conrad Gniewek, 14571
Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning
Commission for a term of three years, which term will expire
on June 9, 1993, provided that Mr Gniewek takes the oath of
office as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter
to be administered by the City Clerk
price of $54,678
been in fact
00 less trade-ins of
the lowest bid
$6,800 00, the same having
received and meets all
specifications,
further, the Council
does hereby appropriate
and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $47,878 00 from
the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account
of the General Fund for
this purpose
#495-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 8,
1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the emergency replacement of the boiler at the Civic Park Senior
Center by Great Lakes Power, Inc., 30 W Lantz, Detroit, Michigan
48203, and does further authorize the payment of the sum of
$7,440 00 to Great Lakes Power, Inc for the work it has
performed in this regard, further, the Council does hereby
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#496-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chairman of the Historic Preservation
Commission and the Director of Community Resources, dated May
4, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the employment of Simpson Granite Works, 23466 Grand River,
Detroit, Michigan 48219, to perform Phase III of the
Clarenceville Cemetery Monuments Restoration Project for a
sum not to exceed $5,000 00, which sum is prefunded and available
in Account 101-736-974-000 for this purpose, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive
bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04 140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#497-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 9, 1990, wherein it is indicated that
Councilman Gerald D Taylor, 36734 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan
48154, has been reappointed to the Board of Directors of the
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia for
a six year term expiring June 7, 1996, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, provided that
Mr Taylor takes the oath of office as required in Chapter
X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered by the
office of the City Clerk
#498-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 9, 1990, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the appointment of Conrad Gniewek, 14571
Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning
Commission for a term of three years, which term will expire
on June 9, 1993, provided that Mr Gniewek takes 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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#499-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 9, 1990, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of James C McCann, 18435
Mayfield, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning
Commission for a term of three years, which term will expire
on June 9, 1993, provided that Mr McCann takes the oath of
office as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter
to be administered by the City Clerk
#500-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 9, 1990, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of William La Pine, 33855
Carl Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning
Commission for a term of three years, which term will expire
on June 9, 1993, provided that Mr La Pine takes the oath of
office as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter
to be administered by the City Clerk
A communication from the City Treasurer, dated May 9, 1990, re Liens
for Road Paving was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#501-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
City Treasurer, dated May 9, 1990, with regard to the
confirmation of the proposed special assessment roll for the
improvement of Orangelawn, Farmington to Stark, in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 33, the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 473-90 adopted on May 7, 1990, so as to
revise paragraph 2 of the same to read as follows
(2) said Special Assessment Roll No 340 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects, effective January
1, 1991.
A communication from the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission,
dated April 30, 1990 re Development of Scattered Site Single Family Homes (CR
1017-89) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#502-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 25, 1990, approved by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the offer of Lona May
Cronk and Tamara Lynn Fetter of 37967 Amrhein Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, to purchase
The East 50 feet of Lot 57, Newburgh Estates Subdivision,
part of the S E 1/4 of Section 30, T 1 S., R 9 E ,
as recorded in Liber 68 of Plats, Page 45, Wayne County
Records
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for the sum of $7,500 cash, conditioned upon the purchaser
assuming responsibility for the cost of title insurance, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute a
quit claim deed, subject to approval as to form by the Department
of Law, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental
to fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and that upon
recording of said quit claim deed the City Assessor is requested
to combine the above described property with Lot 56 of said
subdivision as a single property for taxation and ownership
purposes
#503-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 25, 1990, approved by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the offer of Donna J
Haugen of 38025 Amrhein Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to
purchase
The West 50 feet of Lot 57, Newburgh Estates Subdivision,
part of the S.E 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S , R 9 E.,
as recorded in Liber 68 of Plats, Page 45, Wayne County
Records,
for the sum of $7,500 cash, conditioned upon the purchaser
assuming responsibility for the cost of title insurance, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute a
quit claim deed, subject to approval as to form by the Department
of Law, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental
to fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and that upon
recording of said quit claim deed the City Assessor is requested
to combine the above described property with Lot 58 of said
subdivision as a single property for taxation and ownership
purposes
#504-90 WHEREAS, there exists in and for the City of Livonia
(the "City"), an imperative need to acquire and construct a
new Senior Citizens Housing Facility, together with all site
improvements, equipment, furnishings and appurtenances and
attachments therefor hereinafter in the attached Contract of
Lease (the "Contract") more particularly set forth (the
"Improvements"), and
WHEREAS, this City
hereby reaffirm, that it is
safety and welfare of the
for the use of the City, and
Council has determined, and does
necessary for the public health,
City to acquire the Improvements
WHEREAS, Act 31, Public Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First
Extra Session), as amended, provides through the procedures
of building authority financing a means for the acquisition,
construction and financing of the Improvements, and
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WHEREAS, this City Council determines it to be in
the best interest of the City to acquire, construct and finance
the Improvements through the Authority in accordance with the
provisions of said Act 31, as amended, and
WHEREAS, a Contract between the City and the Authority
providing for the acquisition, construction, equipping and
financing of the Improvements and such matters as are deemed
necessary thereto has been prepared
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 The City Council hereby determines it to be
necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the
City to acquire and construct the Improvements as set forth
in the Contract attached to this resolution for the use of
the City
2 This City Council deems it to be in the best
interest of the City to finance the cost of the Improvements
through the Authority in accordance with the provisions of
the aforesaid Act 31, as amended
3 This City Council hereby approves the Contract
for the acquisition, construction and financing of the
Improvements, as hereto attached
4 The Mayor and City Clerk of the City are authorized
to execute immediately and deliver to the Authority the Contract
approved by this resolution The Contract shall become effective
upon the expiration of forty-five (45) days following the date
of publication of the Notice of Intent to enter into Tax
Supported Contract of Lease, unless, under the provisions of
Section 8(b) of said Act 31, as amended, the effectiveness
of the Contract is stayed by reason of the filing of a petition
for referendum thereon and the resultant necessity of prior
approval thereof by the qualified electors of the City.
5 The City Council does hereby ratify and confirm
its covenant in the aforesaid Contract to levy ad valorem taxes
against all taxable property in the City to the extent necessary
to meet the obligations of the City thereunder in the event
revenues from other sources, including the operation of the
Improvements, are insufficient for any reason whatsoever
Any such taxes levied to pay the Cash Rental under said Contract
shall be limited as to rate or amount in the manner provided
by law.
WHEREAS, the
of said Act 31, as
City, in accordance with the provisions
amended, has previously adopted Articles
of Incorporation and
has
established the Municipal Building
Authority of Livonia
(the
"Authority"), with full powers to
acquire, construct and
equip
the Improvements, and
WHEREAS, this City Council determines it to be in
the best interest of the City to acquire, construct and finance
the Improvements through the Authority in accordance with the
provisions of said Act 31, as amended, and
WHEREAS, a Contract between the City and the Authority
providing for the acquisition, construction, equipping and
financing of the Improvements and such matters as are deemed
necessary thereto has been prepared
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 The City Council hereby determines it to be
necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the
City to acquire and construct the Improvements as set forth
in the Contract attached to this resolution for the use of
the City
2 This City Council deems it to be in the best
interest of the City to finance the cost of the Improvements
through the Authority in accordance with the provisions of
the aforesaid Act 31, as amended
3 This City Council hereby approves the Contract
for the acquisition, construction and financing of the
Improvements, as hereto attached
4 The Mayor and City Clerk of the City are authorized
to execute immediately and deliver to the Authority the Contract
approved by this resolution The Contract shall become effective
upon the expiration of forty-five (45) days following the date
of publication of the Notice of Intent to enter into Tax
Supported Contract of Lease, unless, under the provisions of
Section 8(b) of said Act 31, as amended, the effectiveness
of the Contract is stayed by reason of the filing of a petition
for referendum thereon and the resultant necessity of prior
approval thereof by the qualified electors of the City.
5 The City Council does hereby ratify and confirm
its covenant in the aforesaid Contract to levy ad valorem taxes
against all taxable property in the City to the extent necessary
to meet the obligations of the City thereunder in the event
revenues from other sources, including the operation of the
Improvements, are insufficient for any reason whatsoever
Any such taxes levied to pay the Cash Rental under said Contract
shall be limited as to rate or amount in the manner provided
by law.
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6 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as the same conflict with the provisions of this resolution
be and the same hereby are rescinded
#505-90 WHEREAS, there exists in and for the City of Livonia
(the "City"), an imperative need to acquire, construct, furnish
and equip an addition to the City's existing Court Facilities,
together with all appurtenances and attachments therefor as
hereinafter in the attached Contract of Lease (the "Contract")
more particularly set forth (the "Improvements"), and
WHEREAS, this City Council has determined, and does
hereby reaffirm, that it is necessary for the public health,
safety and welfare of the City to acquire the Improvements
for the use of the City, and
WHEREAS, Act 31, Public Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First
Extra Session), as amended, provides through the procedures
of building authority financing a means for the acquisition,
construction and financing of the Improvements, and
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with the provisions
of said Act 31, as amended, has previously adopted Articles
of Incorporation and has established the Municipal Building
Authority of Livonia (the "Authority"), with full powers to
acquire, construct and equip the Improvements, and
WHEREAS, this City Council determines it to be in
the best interest of the City to acquire, construct and finance
the Improvements through the Authority in accordance with the
provisions of said Act 31, as amended, and
WHEREAS, a Contract between the City and the Authority
providing for the acquisition, construction, equipping and
financing of the Improvements and such matters as are deemed
necessary thereto has been prepared
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 The City Council hereby determines it to be
necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the
City to acquire and construct the Improvements as set forth
in the Contract attached to this resolution for the use of
the City
2 This City Council deems it to be in the best
interest of the City to finance the cost of the Improvements
through the Authority in accordance with the provisions of
the aforesaid Act 31, as amended
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3. This City Council hereby approves the Contract
for the acquisition, construction and financing of the
Improvements, as hereto attached
4. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City are authorized
to execute immediately and deliver to the Authority the Contract
approved by this resolution The Contract shall become effective
upon the expiration of forty-five (45) days following the date
of publication of the Notice of Intent to enter into Tax
Supported Contract of Lease, unless, under the provisions of
Section 8(b) of said Act 31, as amended, the effectiveness
of the Contract is stayed by reason of the filing of a petition
for referendum thereon and the resultant necessity of prior
approval thereof by the qualified electors of the City
5 The City Council does hereby ratify and confirm
its covenant in the aforesaid Contract to levy ad valorem taxes
against all taxable property in the City to the extent necessary
to meet the obligations of the City thereunder in the event
revenues from other sources, including the operation of the
Improvements, are insufficient for any reason whatsoever
Any such taxes levied to pay the Cash Rental under said Contract
shall be limited as to rate or amount in the manner provided
by law
6 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as the same conflict with the provisions of this resolution
be and the same hereby are rescinded
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS: Feenstra
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
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#506-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 9, 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 797-89, in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
June 26, 1989, which sets forth its resolution 6-121-89, adopted
on June 13, 1989, with regard to Petition 89-4-1-12, submitted
by Ralph and Suzanne Schweikhart and John and Dolores Lytle,
for a change of zoning of property located on the east side
of Newburgh Road between Six and Seven Mile Roads in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 8, from R -4B to P S , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on August
9, 1989, pursuant to Council Resolution 659-89, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 89-4-1-12 is hereby approved and granted,
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#507-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 9, 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 126-90, in connection
with the report and recommendation of the Department of Law
dated January 18, 1990, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 1031-89, in connection with a letter from Tom and
Devon Eidson, 9721 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
October 25, 1989, expressing an interest in the purchase of
certain City -owned property located at 9717 Newburgh, the Council
does hereby refer this matter back to the Department of Law
for a report and recommendation on what portion of the property
may be conveyed to the Eidsons so as to meet their needs
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#508-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 9° 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 126-90, in connection
with the report and recommendation of the Department of Law
dated January 18, 1990, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 1031-89, in connection with a letter from Tom and
Devon Eidson, 9721 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan 48150° dated
October 25, 1980, expressing an interest in the purchase of
certain City -owned property located at 9717 Newburgh, the Council
does hereby request that the Planning Department submit its
report and recommendation on the question Of projected lot
configuration of City -owned property in this area if the same
were rezoned to the residential classification
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#509-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation Of the Committee Of the Whole, dated May 8, 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 235-90° in connection
with d communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
February 16, 7990* which transmits its resolution 1-282-90 adopted
VD January 30, 1990 with regard to the proposed preliminary
plat of Dorina Estates Subdivision to be located south of Seven
Mile Road between Laurel and Gill Roads in the Northwest 1/4
Of Section 9° City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and it
appearing that tentative approval of said preliminary plat was
given by the City Planning Commission OM January 30, 1990, after
due notice and a public hearing, the Council does h8rghv approve
of the said preliminary plat subject to the receipt of d report
and recommendation by the City Engineer relative to the
development plans and specifications for the improvements therein,
and the financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of such improvements
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#510-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 9° 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 235-90, in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
February 15, 1990" which transmits its resolution 1-282-90 adopted
on January 30, 1990 with regard to the proposed preliminary
plat of Dorind Estates Subdivision to be located South of Seven
Mile Road between Laurel and Gill Roads in the Northwest 1/4
Of Section g, the Council does hereby request that the Engineering
Department submit a report and recommendation of future plans,
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if any, for providing sanitary sewer service to homes located
on Laurel South of Seven Mile Road
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#511-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated May 15, 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 974-88, in connection
with a communication from the Council President, dated September
26, 1988, wherein a proposal is submitted for the enactment
of an ordinance that requires drunk drivers who cause collisions
in the City of Livonia to reimburse the City for personnel and
equipment charges, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Department of Law for the preparation of the suggested
ordinance, the same thereafter to be submitted to the Council
for its consideration
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER
04 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING
SECTION 235 THERETO (Newspaper Receptacles)
#512-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated May 15, 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1019-88, in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
September 2, 1988, which sets forth its resolution 8-145-88,
adopted on August 16, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-2-6-1,
submitted by the City Planning Commission, to amend Sections
9 02 and 9 03 of the Zoning Ordinance 543 to establish regulations
to control general office uses within the P S zoning district,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on October 17, 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution
937-88, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 88-2-6-1 is
hereby approved and granted, and the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER
04 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING
SECTION 235 THERETO (Newspaper Receptacles)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Feenstra and Taylor
NAYS Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Jurcisin and McCotter
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance denied.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#513-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated May 15, 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 207-89, in connection
with the report and recommendation of the Director of Inspection,
dated February 7, 1989, approved by the City Attorney and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to fencing requirements
for homeowners' pools as set forth in Section 15 40 150 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#514-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated May 15, 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 830-89, in connection
with a request that the Inspection Department withhold enforcement
of the Commercial Lawn Care Ordinance (No 1998) pending further
review of the Ordinance by the Legislative Committee, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for the
preparation of an amendment which would include the recommended
changes.
Councilwoman Toy took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 050, 060A,
070 and 090 OF, AND ADDING SECTIONS 065
AND 110 TO, TITLE 9, CHAPTER 30 (NARCOTICS
AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
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NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Jurcisin took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 08 OF ARTICLE
II AND SECTION 11.03 OF ARTICLE XI OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" (Petition 89-1-6-1)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES- OrhAla, Feenstra, Toy, Bishoo, Taylor, Jucisin and McCotter
NAY`
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 050, AMENDING
SECTIONS 060 AND 090, AND ADDING SECTION
120 TO TITLE 5, CHAPTER 69 (PRECIOUS METAL
AND GEM DEALERS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
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and unanimously adopted, it was
#515-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal
Committee, dated May 16, 1990, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 356-90, in connection with a letter from the General
Manager of Waste Management of Michigan -North, 19200 West Eight
Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, dated February 27, 1990,
wherein a request s submitted to exercise the extension option
set f( in the cor ract authorized in Council Resolution 867-87,
which woul expire on September 30, 1990, and having
also consiu, letters from Waste Management of Michigan -North,
dated May 16, 990, with regard to this item, the Council does
hereby refer the proposed contract extension and possible
inclusion of recycling in such contract extension to the Mayor
for his report and recommendation, which would include the impact,
if any, of the SEV factor and/or The Headlee Amendment and/or
the need for providing additional funding sources, if necessary,
in order to provide the money -equired to implement the said
contract extension and/or recycling and/or composting
programs, further the Council does hereby request that the Finance
Der)-- nd the Law Department submit their reports and
rr 'is on the terms of t e proposed contract extension,
a areby requested that :he Chairman of the Water and
SL. ,ittee be notified in advance of any meetings conducted
WiL,, --spect to this matter
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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
89-12-1-36)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
NAYS• None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance•
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AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTIONS 404, 405,
406, 407, 408 and 409 TO TITLE 2, CHAPTER
96 (RETIREMENT PLAN) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
Councilman Bishop 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. Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS• None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 38 OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition
89-12-6-9)
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.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#516-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Livonia - Novi Spartan Aquatic Club, dated
May 9, 1990, wherein a request is submitted for permission to
host its Second Annual United States Long Course Swim Meet at
the Clement Circle Pool Facility on June 16 - 17, 1990, as well
as for permission to authorize the participation of local
merchants and concessioners at this swim meet, and having also
considered a letter from the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation dated May 15, 1990 and approved for submission by
it was
the Mayor, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request
in the manner and form herein submitted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
1517-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Evelyn
M. Suddendorf, 9116 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated April 9, 1990, wherein she has offered the sum of $8,000 00
for the purchase of certain City -owned property identified as
Tax Parcel 46-126-01-0747-001, and having also considered a
letter from the Department of Law dated May 23, 1990 and submitted
pursuant to CR 477-89, the Council does hereby reject the
aforesaid offer inasmuch as the same is not in a sufficient
amount to constitute fair market value for the subject property
and, accordingly, the sale of this property at that figure would
not be in the best interests of the citizens and taxpayers of
the City of Livonia
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
NAYS Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#518-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Alice
Juracek, 34024 West Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan
48024, dated May 2, 1990, regarding headlight intrusion problems
caused by the shape of the berm at Northridge Commons, and having
also considered copies of a letter dated May 1, 1990 from the
Nelson/Ross Properties, Incorporated, as well as a letter dated
May 14, 1990 from the Ordinance Enforcement Division, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Planning Department and the
Inspection Department for their respective reports and
recommendations
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#519-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated May 1, 1990, approved for submission
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by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Henry A Talaske,
19845 Doris, 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
determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item No 46 008
01 0474 000 into two parcels since the same would be in violation
of the City's Zoning Ordinance and Law, as well as for the reason
that the proposed lot split would not be consistent with good
planning and zoning practice
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result -
AYES: Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
NAYS: Ochala and Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#520-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairperson of the Cable Television Commission, dated May
3, 1990, approved by the Director of Community Resources and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
resolution 155-90 adopted by the Cable Television Commission
wherein it requests that the City Council authorize the archiving
of Council Study and Regular Meetings on VHS format for a ten
year period to be stored at the Civic Center Library and which
matter would be subject to a review and report and recommendation
at the conclusion of a two year period, and to which is also
attached the report and recommendation of the Commission with
regard to the archiving of City Council tapes, the Council does
hereby take this means to indicate that it concurs in and approves
of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS• Feenstra, Bishop and Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#521-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairperson of the Cable Television Commission, dated May
L 3, 1990, approved by the Director of Community Resources and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
resolution 155-90 adopted by the Cable Television Commission
wherein it requests that the City Council authorize the archiving
of Council Study and Regular Meetings on VHS format for a ten
year period to be stored at the Civic Center Library and which
matter would be subject to a review and report and recommendation
at the conclusion of a two year period, and to which is also
attached the report and recommendation of the Commission with
regard to the archiving of City Council tapes, the Council does
hereby receive and file these items
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#522-90 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title
I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, the
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to
make grants to units of local government to help finance community
development programs, and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development
of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and
a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income;
and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 1990 entitlement funds under
the Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized
by the Housing Community Development Act of 1987, the City of
Livonia must submit a statement of Community Development
objectives and projected use of funds, satisfactory assurances
that the Program will be conducted and administered in accordance
with appropriate Federal and State laws and Department of Housing
and Urban Development regulations, and satisfactory assurances
that, prior to submission of its final statement of Community
Development objectives and projected use of funds, it has (A)
provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount
of funds available for proposed community development and housing
activities, the range of activities that may be undertaken,
and other important Program requirements, (B) held a public
hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community development
and housing needs, and (C) provided citizens an adequate
opportunity to examine the content of and to submit comments
on the proposed statement of Community Development objectives
and projected use of funds
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Livonia,
that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives
and Projected Use Of Funds for the Fiscal Year 1990 Community
Development Block Grant Program is hereby approved and shall
be submitted to the Department Of Housing and Urban Development
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#523-90 RESOLVED, that the Council dues hereby take this means
to indicate that it is the intention of the Council, at a future
time, to appropriate $2,000 to be paid to the Western Wayne
County Project on Domestic Assault, and an additional $5,000
to be paid to the Community Commission on Drug Abuse, further,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1514-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 30, 1990° which
� transmits its resolution 3-321-90 adopted On March 27" 1990,
wherein the Commission did amend Part VII of the Master Plan
of the City of Livonia, the Future Land Use Plan, so as to have
the designation of land located north of Joy Road and west of
Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from General
Commercial to Medium Density Residential, the Council does hereby
acknowledge and certify the receipt Of same
it was
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#525~90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 9, 1990, which transmits
its resolution 5-360-90 adopted OD May 8, 1990, with regard
to a sign permit application submitted by Wagner Sign Company
for OffiCeMdx to erect a new wall sign at Wonderland Center,
the Council does hereby C0DcUr in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit application,
subject to compliance with the same conditions as Set forth
in the action of the Planning Commission
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
LAYES` Uchala° Toy, Bishop and McCOtter
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NAYS: FeeNstra, Taylor and JUrcisfn.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#526-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
May 7, 1990 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement more particularly described as.
Grant of Easement dated April 30, 1990, executed by John
and Rita BVhagiar, his wife, for
The West 12 feet of the following parcel of land
A part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 4° T 13., R. QE , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
Commencing at the South 1/4 Corner of Section 4, T 13',
R gE , thence N DO" lO' 55" East 60 00 feet along the
North-South 1/4 line of said Section 4 and S. 89« 50'
37^ W. 200.56 feet and N OD" 10' 55" E. llO feet to the
point of Beginning; thence N. OOo lO' 55» East, 80.00
feet, thence S 89" 49' 05o East, 157.50 feet, thence
S. 00' lO' 55'/ West 80'00 feet, thence N. 89' 49' 05"
W., 157 56 feet to the Point of Beginning
(Part of Parcel 015-99-0023-003)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf Of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary Or
incidental to fulfill the purpose Of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
f527-90 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Gregory E. GUrsk«° 16204 Swathmore Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
requesting permission to close Penn Street between Quakertown
Drive and Stacey Street on June 9, 1990, from 12.00 P M to
5 DD 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 June 16, 1990 in the
event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval Of the Police Department
«
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#528-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
#529-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Richard D Cramb, Sr , Commander, American Legion Myron H. Beals
- Post 32, 9318 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
May 17, 1990, wherein a request is made for the use of the City's
Showmobile on Sunday, May 27, 1990, for a Post fund-raising
event, and the waiver of fees, the Council does hereby authorize
the use of the Showmobile, provided, however that all insurance
requirements for the Showmobile shall be the obligation of the
Post, but does hereby deny and reject the requested waiver of
fees in connection therewith, further, the Council does hereby
request that the Mayor submit a report and recommendation with
regard to whose obligation it should be to cover the cost of
the wages of the Showmobile attendant
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#530-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of
Inspection, dated May 21, 1990 which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby reject the only bid submitted with respect
to the 1990 Weed Cutting Program of William Pritula & Sons in
the amount of $91,000 00, based on a unit price of $0 035 per
square yard, the action being taken herewith for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the employment of Roberts Maintenance
Services, Inc , 18235 Webster, Southfield, MI for a total contract
price of $50,960 00, based on a unit price of $0 0196 per square
yard for this purpose, 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 contractor and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
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resolution, and the Council does hereby authorize an advance
in the contract amount from the Municipal Refuse Fund Account
for the purpose of making payments to the contractor as the
work is completed; with the provision that the Municipal Refuse
Fund Account be reimbursed as bills for weed cutting are
collected, and this action is taken in accordance with Section
3 04.14005 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES- Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and Taylor
NAYS Jurcisin and McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,177th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9 35 P.M., May 23, 1990.
Rob�_rtF —Nash, City Clerk
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