HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1987-09-03 23576
Ihrm MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 3, 1987, 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. Robert E McCann, Joan McCotter, Fernon
P. Feenstra, Gerald Taylor and Ron Ochala, Absent• Robert R Bishop (on vacation)
and Robert D. Bennett*.
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney; John Nagy, Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer;
Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Ray Pomerville, Labor Relations
Director, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works, Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director
IL. and Tom Carey, Traffic Commission.
Representatives of the Livonia Judo Club presented two ceremonial samurai
swords to Mayor Pro Tem Robert McCann and the City Council
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#813-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,110th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 19, 1987
are hereby approved.
*Councilwoman McCotter abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2 119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A communication from the Planning Director, dated August 17, 1987 re Council
Resolution 595-87 (Petition 87-2-2-4 by Isam Kashat requesting waiver use approval
to utilize an SDM license) was received and placed on file for the information of
Lis the Council .
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A communication from the Director of Finance forwarding various financial
statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending July 31 , 1987 was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#814-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1987, which transmits
its Resolution 8-181-87 with regard to Petition 84-12-8-40
submitted by Abe Jaafar requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct a second commercial
building on property located on the West side of Middlebelt
Road between Schoolcraft and Bentley in Section 23, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
Lei 1815-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 10, 1987, which
requests a waiver of all license and permit fees in connection
with the parish annual Fall Festival to be conducted on September
11 , 12 and 13, 1987, the Council does hereby approve and grant
this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this Resolution
#816-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated August 10, 1987,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and having also considered
a letter from Vincent Engerer, 17450 Country Club, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, dated August 21 , 1987, which revises the bid
submitted for the purchase of certain property located at 29157
Perth, from $85,500 00 to $79,000 00, the Council does hereby
reject the said bid as revised, and the Council does hereby
authorize the Finance Director and the Division of Police to
re-advertise and take new competitive bids with respect to the
proposed sale of this property.
#817-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated August
160 20, 1987, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept
the following high bids for the purchase of used City vehicles:
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Vehicle No. 14 - $510.00 - Donald H Collins
32625 Seven Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Vehicle No 535 - $554 00 - Francis Grech
15537 Fitzgerald
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Vehicle No. 523 - $201 20 - Raymond Eckstein
35133 Palmer Road
Westland, Michigan 48185
Vehicle No. 536 - $250 00 - James Schoenheide, Jr.
34119 Orangelawn
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Vehicle No. 537 - $400 00 - Mark Poske
11405 Merriman Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Vehicle No. 28 - $201 .40 - Raymond Eckstein
35133 Palmer Road
Westland, Michigan 48185
Vehicle No. 329 - $750.00 - Michael Brow
14285 Ellen Drive
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Vehicle No. 232 - $210 00 - Jeanette Mazaris
33525 Hathaway
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Vehicle No. 235 - $150.00 - Karen Prieskorn
23650 Haynes
Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48024
Vehicle No. 430 - $452 99 - Joseph Wilhelm
29251 Oriole Drive
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Vehicle No 432 - $206 00 - Jeanette Mazaris
33525 Hathaway
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Vehicle No. 513 - $351 .00 - James Sarlauskas
31710 Perth
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Vehicle No. 606 - $150.00 - Karen Prieskorn
23650 Haynes
Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48024
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FURTHER, in the event a high bidder does not proceed with the
purchase of any of the aforesaid vehicles, the Public Service
Division is hereby authorized to offer the said vehicle to the
next high bidder where possible or, where not practical , to
dispose of the vehicle for scrap value, and the City Council
does hereby direct that the money received as a result of the
sales herein authorized be credited to the Equipment Maintenance
Capital Outlay Account (101-446-985.000 000), and the Mayor
Pro Tem and the City Clerk are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
Resolution.
1818-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public
Works dated August 13, 1987, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of
Continental Contracting, 24258 Sorrentino Ct , Mt Clemens,
MI 48043, for the 1987 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract 87-J)
for the estimated total cost of $8,787 00 based upon the
Engineering Division's estimate of units involved, and subject
to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest and only
bid received for this item, and the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $8,787 00
from the Public Service Division's Account 202-463-818-118,
and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as may be required, and the Mayor Pro
Tem and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this Resolution
#819-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 23, 1987, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
August 5, 1987, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
approve the request from Chi-Chi 's USA, Inc , for transfer of
ownership of 1987 Class C Licensed Business with Official Permit
(food) through merger from Chi-Chi 's of Michigan, Inc. , for
a business located at 29330 Schoolcraft, 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.
#820-87 RESOLVED, that having considered letters from Mr. John
R. Carney, Attorney at Law, dated July 20, 1987, and August
12, 1987, wherein it is requested that a revocable license be
granted to his clients, Joseph F. and Annis L. Starr, with respect
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to a City easement located on Lot 186 of Sunset Hills Subdivision
in the East 1/2 of Section 11 (18504 Fremont) as shown in the
attachment, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor Pro
Tem and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute a revocable license in the manner and form herein
requested, and the Department of Law is requested to prepare
the document required to implement the action taken herein.
#821-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ruth
Ann and Marvin W Kalina, 18040 Wayne Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, dated August 17, 1987, requesting that the City bear
the cost of installing sidewalks with respect to five (5) property
owners which sidewalks are to be installed pursuant to Council
Resolution 591-87, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Engineering Department and the Law Department for their
respective reports and recommendations
#822-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August 5,
1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, which submits
certain suggested names for the new golf course as recommended
by the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
#823-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Chief of Recreation for the County of Wayne, dated August 14,
1987, requesting authorization to close the intersection of
Newburgh and Edward Hines Drive, and the intersection of Ann
Arbor Trail and Edward Hines Drive, from 8 00 a m to 12.00
noon, on Saturday, September 26, 1987, for the purpose of
conducting the Third Annual Detroit Free Press - Wayne County
Parks 20 Mile Marathon Training Run, the Council does hereby
approve and grant this request in the manner and form herein
submitted, subject to approval by the Police Department
#824-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
August 17, 1987 , approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the following grants awarded by the Senior Alliance in
the following service categories,amounts and funding sources
Personal Care $18,614 (State)
Homemaker $13,337 (State)
Chore $12,752 (Federal )*
*Funds revised by Executive Committee on 8/14/87
Further, the Council does hereby approve the attached grant
classifications and pay rates for the period October 1 , 1987,
through September 30, 1988, in the manner and form herein
submitted.
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#825-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Commission on Aging, dated August 6, 1987, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, and to which is attached a letter from senior Citizen
Achievement Needs, dated June 26, 1987, in which an appeal is
made for funds to help defray the cost of a replacement bus
for the S.C.A.N. Program, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $500 00 from the
Commission's Community Promotion Account 101-913-882-010
(Promotional Programs) for this purpose
#826-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Historical Commission and the Director
of Public Works, dated August 13, 1987, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby authorize State Wide Silo Repair, Inc ,
Box 245, Vestaburg, Michigan 48891 , to make repairs and restore
the silos at Greenmead, for the price of $4,067 00, further
Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 3.04.140D4 and 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#827-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 3, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby amend Item 7 of Council Resolution 829-86 adopted on
August 27, 1986, and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions
102-87 and 287-87, so as to reduce the financial assurances
now on deposit with the City for General Improvements in the
Summer Creek Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
4 to $2,000.00 cash, to cover the cost of remaining General
Improvements in said subdivision, and the financial assurances
now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced
accordingly, further, all other financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, including those for Sidewalk Improvements
shall remain the same and unchanged
#828-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 4, 1987, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, which recommends that a certain
right of way be acquired on Munger Road east of Merriman in
order to make the road and water main construction improvements
determined to be necessary in Council Resolution 660-87, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law
for its report and recommendation
#829-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 4, 1987,
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approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, which submits
final cost information with respect to the contract entered
into for the automatic irrigation system for Whispering
Willows-South Course (Contract 86-G) , the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of the Building Authority proceeding as
follows
(a) To establish the final project cost at
$182,077 00 and authorize an expenditure
in the amount of $12,432 00 from the proceeds
of Building Bonds that were sold for this
project, and
(b) To authorize a final payment (Estimate No.
6) in the amount of $12,866 60 to Sprinkler
Services Company
#830-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Mayor Pro Tem, dated August 17, 1987, wherein it is
requested that an unclassified position of Director of Labor
Relations be established for an annual salary in the amount
of $48,500 00 effective July 1 , 1987, and that the same benefits
(i
e vacation credit, sick leave, dental , optical , medical
LIN benefits, etc ) as extended to other full-time classified Civil
Service employees be afforded this position, the Council does
hereby concur in and approve of this action
#831-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 20, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 8-192-87 adopted on August 18, 1987,
with regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Willow Woods
Subdivision to be located North of Seven Mile Road between
Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald Avenue in the S W. 1/4 of Section
5, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and it appearing
that tentative approval of said preliminary plat was given by
the City Planning Commission after due notice and a public hearing
on August 18, 1987, the City Council does hereby approve of
the preliminary plat, subject to the receipt of a 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
#832-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering Department and the Parks and Recreation Department
submit their respective reports and recommendations with regard
to the proposed re-location of the southernmost fence at the
Whispering Willows Golf Course to the actual south boundary
line of the golf course.
#833-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 24, 1987, which transmits
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its Resolution 8-189-87 adopted on August 18, 1987, with regard
to Petition 87-7-2-37 submitted by Lidia Veri , requesting waiver
use approval to utilize an SDM license in connection with a
party store located on the south side of Plymouth Road, east
of Stark Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, which property
is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 87-7-2-37
is hereby approved and granted
#834-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 20, 1987 from Patricia Ann Smith, Attorney at Law, which
in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from
a determination made on August 18, 1987 by the City Planning
Commission in its Resolution 8-195-87 with regard to Petition
87-6-2-24 submitted by Shigeru Yamada requesting permission
to utilize a Class C Liquor License for a Japanese Restaurant
in Laurel Commons Plaza located on the north side of Six Mile
Road between Newburgh and Fitzgerald in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 8, as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby designate Monday, October 5, 1987 at 7 30 P.M as
the date and time for conducting a public hearing with regard
to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give
proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a
notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and
the date and place therof, in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result•
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, McCann
NAYS None
*Councilman Bennett arrived and took his seat on the podium at 8 05 P.M
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#835-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
August 18, 1987, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 645-87,
in connection with letters dated June 22, 1987 and July 9, 1987
Iwo from Donal M. Stanton, 19658 Melvin Street, Livonia, Michigan
48152, regarding the denial of his claim by the City's insurance
representative, regard4ng alleged damages incurred by him on
March 30, 1987 as a result of a sewer backup into his basement,
the Council does hereby deny the request for reimbursement and
determines to take no further action.
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Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 AND 8
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
87-2-1-8, change of zoning from AG to
R-3 and R-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 87-3-3-
4)
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 of the Council .
Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 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 87-3-1-16,
change of zoning from RUF to R-1A)
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.
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The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1836-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 15, 1987, which sets
forth its resolution 6-152-87 adopted on June 30, 1987 with
regard to a request from Joseph Savin for an extension of the
approval of Petition 86-3-8-17 relative to a proposal to construct
an apartment complex on the south side of Plymouth Road, between
Alois and Eckles in Section 30, previously granted in Council
Resolution 1009-86, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the requested
extension for the following reasons:
1 . The petitioner has failed to demonstrate ability to
commence construction of the proposed project within
the time limit set forth in Zoning Ordinance 543
L2. The petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that
the proposed site plan is in compliance with the general
standards and requirements set forth in Section 19.06
of Zoning Ordinance 543
3. The petitioner proposes to construct two-story buildings
permitted only in the R-7 district regulations while,
at the same time, taking advantage of a higher density
permitted by the R-8 district regulations
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1837-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Hahn-Chardon Company, dated August 17, 1987, wherein it is
indicated that the said company intends to transfer facilities
from 34443 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 to a
manufacturing facility in Plymouth Township, and which further
indicates that Hahn-Chardon Company desires to obtain a 1974
PA 198 exemption for the Plymouth Township facility, the Council
does hereby consent to the transfer herein requested; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
lim On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#838-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August
5, 1987, approved for submission by the Finance Director and
the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits Parks and Recreation
Resolution 1908-87, adopted on July 6, 1987, relative to
employing Tom Welsh as a golf professional for a period of
three years with a salary of $16,500 00, plus 4. 5% effective
December 1 , 1987, with raises according to the following scale.
1989 base of $17,242 50 + 3%
1990 base of $17,759.78 + 3%
the contract to be for the period December 1 , 1987 through
November 30, 1988, and thereafter for the period March 1st
through November 15th of each succeeding year, with all of
the other terms and conditions to be the same as those contained
in the contract between the City of Livonia and Gary Whitener,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor Pro Tem and the
City Clerk to execute the contract proposed herein, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, in the manner and form herein
recommended, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare the said agreement, as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution, further the Council does hereby request that
the Committee of the Whole submit its report and recommendation
with regard to the question of the golf course to which the
golf professional would be assigned
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1839-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August 5,
1987, approved for submission by the Finance Director and the
Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits Parks and Recreation Resolution
1907-87, adopted on July 6, 1987, wherein it is recommended
that the contract between the City and Gary Whitener, the golf
professional , be extended for a period of three years with a
change in title to "Manager of Golf," and an increase in salary
according to the following schedule
1988 base of $24,874.00 + 4. 5%
1989 base of $25,993.33 + 3%
1990 base of $26,773 12 + 3%
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of
the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#840-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Finance Director submit a report and recommendation with
respect to the City' s agreement with its golf professional in
the context of the overall operation of the City's golf courses.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#841-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated August 17, 1987, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a request from Carl Thomas,
14682 Pine, Box 68, Brethren, Michigan 48619, and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18 46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request
for dividing Tax Item No. 46 124 99 0023 001 into four parcels
since the same would be in violation of the City's Zoning
Ordinance and Law.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 6, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 8-178-87 adopted on August 4, 1987
with regard to Petition 87-6-2-29, submitted by Sheppard
Engineering requesting waiver use approval to expand an existing
restaurant located on the south side of Plymouth Road between
Stark and Farmington Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
87-6-2-29 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 substitute motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman
Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was
#842-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 6, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 8-178-87 adopted on August 4, 1987
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with regard to Petition 87-6-2-29, submitted by Sheppard
Engineering requesting waiver use approval to expand an existing
restaurant located on the south side of Plymouth Road between
Stark and Farmington Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
87-6-2-29 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, as well as the
additional condition that the existing sign shall be reduced
in height to a maximum of 15'
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#843-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 19, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 8-199-87 adopted on August 18, 1987,
with regard to Petition 86-12-8-65 submitted by Centrum
Development Company, requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct a three-story senior citizen building
law on the south side of Jamison between Sunbury and Middlebelt
Roads in Section 24, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 29.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 86-12-8-65 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett
NAYS McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#844-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 19, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 8-201-87 adopted on August 18, 1987,
lir with regard to a sign permit application by Mervyn' s Department
Store for a new ground sign on property located at 29650 Seven
Mile Road, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit
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application, subject to compliance with the same conditions
set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#845-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 21 , 1987, which
transmits its resolution 8-192-87 adopted on August 18, 1987,
with regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Stamford Acres
Subdivision to be located at the northwest corner of Stamford
and Clarita Avenues in the Northeast 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, after due notice and a public hearing
on August 18, 1987, the City Council does hereby approve of
the said preliminary plat subject to the receipt of a 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
lbwOn a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#846-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
290 for street improvement consisting of placing 4" of asphalt
over the existing roadway (Alternate IV) on Loveland (Seven
Mile to Curtis) , Woodring (Seven Mile to Clarita) and Clarita
(Shadyside to Mayfield) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10,
in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required
by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing
thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday, August 26,
1987 at 8 00 p m at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and
reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment
roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district
portion of the cost of street improvement to be constructed
in Special Assessment District 290, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
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(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated July 23, 1987, in the amount of $78,625 05,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to
be derived by construction of improvements proposed
in said district, in accordance with the plans of
the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll 290 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate
of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from the date of confirmation Said
interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds
in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid
assessments on the said special assessment roll , said
rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is
not more than 1% above the average rate of interest
borne by said bonds. In such cases where the installments
will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08 210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1987 and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall be
lie spread upon each annual tax roll together with one
(1 ) year's interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
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Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 3.08 200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3.08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for any unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs in the amount of $13,875 01 and
100% of the drainage costs in the amount of $1 ,495.83
for a total amount of $15,370 84.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala
it was
#847-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
291 for street improvement consisting of 37 foot wide, 8" thick
concrete pavement with integral curbs and gutters and storm
drainage (Alternate I ) on Gill Road, Seven Mile Road to Northland,
in the South 1/2 of Section 4„ in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City
Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon
on Wednesday, August 26, 1987 at 8.00 p m at the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council
having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied
on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor
to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement
to be constructed in Special Assessment District 291 , and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated July 28, 1987, in the amount of $122,341 .80,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to
be derived by construction of improvements proposed
in said district, in accordance with the plans of
the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ;
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(2) Said Special Assessment Roll 291 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into fifteen
(15) equal annual installments with interest at the
rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from the date of confirmation Said
interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds
in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid
assessments on the said special assessment roll , said
rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is
not more than 1% above the average rate of interest
borne by said bonds In such cases where the installments
will be less than Ten Dollars ($10 00) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
lir Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3 08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3 08 210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1987 and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall be
spread upon each annual tax roll together with one
(1 ) year' s interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the expiration
LIN of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3 08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for any unpaid
installments; and
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(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 60%
of the paving costs and drainage and 100% of Beitz
Drain for a total amount of $329,584 63
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
1848-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 29, 1987, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of A V S Construction Specialties,
Inc. , P.O. Box 4506, Auburn Heights, Michigan 48057, for the
paving of Gill Road, Seven Mile to Northland, for the estimated
Imp total cost of $392,979.50, based upon the Engineering Department's
estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based
upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit
prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item,
further, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of
$392,979.50 from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions that (1 ) the Bond
Issue be reimbursed for that portion of the project which is
to be financed by special assessment at such time as funds are
available from a future Special Assessment Bond Issue, and (2)
the Bond Issue be reimbursed for the City' s portion of the project
at such time as funds may be available from the next Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund Bond Issue, and (3) the Bond Issue be reimbursed
for the Beitz Drain work at such time as funds are available
from the Construction and Debt Retirement accounts for Wayne
County Chapter 20 drain projects that have been completed within
the City of Livonia, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized
to approve minor adjustments in the work as completed, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
iirAYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS. None.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#849-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the City Librarian,
dated August 5, 1987, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of R E Leggette Company, 9335 St.
Stephens Street, Dearborn, Michigan 48126-3896, for installing
acoustical systems in the Civic Center Library for a total cost
in the amount of $83,200.00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications, and the City
Librarian and City Engineer are hereby authorized to jointly
approve minor changes in the work as completed, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
Irmo AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#850-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Housing Director,
dated July 30, 1987, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
the Council does hereby authorize Stanson Wrecking Company,
6855 Haggerty Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111 , to raze the
existing home located at 9416 Newburgh Road (City-owned property) ,
for the price of $3,397.00, the same to be appropriated and
expended from the 7 9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in the Section 3.04 140 D (4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Bennett left the podium at 8.25 P.M.
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Imw
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#851-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Labor Relations Director, dated August
24, 1987, which bears the signature of the Finance Director
and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of Enhanced 9-1-1 terminal
equipment and additional trunks from Michigan Bell Communications,
29777 Telegraph Road, Suite 4060, Southfield, Michigan 48034,
for the price of $61 ,787 96, with the understanding that $5900 00
may be deducted if the City' s cad screens are capable of
displaying information, the same to be appropriated and
expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account; further,
the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D (5) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended.
lbw A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, McCann
NAYS None.
Councilman Bennett returned to the podium at 8 27 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#852-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated October 28, 1987 on all matters
required by Sections 3.08 060 and 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having
been held thereon on January 26, 1987, after due notice as
required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code, and careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council
does hereby, pursuant to Section 3 08 080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting
lbw of a 28' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with mountable
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asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) on Laurel (Plymouth
to south of Pinetree) and Pinetree (Wayne to Stark)
in the West 1/2 of Section 33, T 1 S , R 9 E , City
of Livonia , Wayne County, Michigan, as described in
said statement, and to defray the cost of such
improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits
derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated October
28, 1987,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $516,993.88,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall
be paid for in part by special assessments on the
property benefited thereby and in part by the City
at large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
ibm be 15% of paving in the amount of $51 ,674 08 and 100%
of drainage costs in the amount of $172,500.00 and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 85% of paving
($292,819.80) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in proportion
to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that the assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments shall
be levied as follows
A Special Assessment District in the West 1/2 of Section
33, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property shown
on the Proposed Assessment Schedule and the Proposed
Special Assessment District Plan
(9) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll including all lots and parcels of land within
L the above district designated by the Council and to
assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative
portions of the whole sum to be levied against all
lands in the special assessment district as the special
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1161benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to
the total benefit of all land and also to enter upon
such roll the amount which has been assessed to the
City at large, all in accordance with the determination
of the City Council and,
(10) that upon completion of said roll , the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by
the provisions of Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and file the same
with the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to
present the same to the City Council prior to the
holding of the second public hearing thereon as re-
quired by Section 3.08.110 of the said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Taylor, Bennett.
NAYS: Feenstra, McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
ImsOn a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#853-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
292 for street improvement consisting of placing approximately
4" of asphalt over existing roadway (20 to 22 feet wide)
(Alternate IV) on Curtis Avenue, west of Merriman in the East
1/2 of Section 10, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday,
August 26, 1987 at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met
and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special
assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the
district portion of the cost of street improvement to be
constructed in Special Assessment District 292, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
101 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
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dated July 15, 1987, in the amount of $27,839 90,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to
be derived by construction of improvements proposed
in said district, in accordance with the plans of
the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll 292 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate
of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from the date of confirmation Said
interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds
in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid
assessments on the said special assessment roll , said
rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is
not more than 1% above the average rate of interest
borne by said bonds. In such cases where the installments
will be less than Ten Dollars ($10 00) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3.08 190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08.210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1987 and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall be
spread upon each annual tax roll together with one
(1 ) year's interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
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as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3 08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for any unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs in the amount of $4,912 92
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
1854-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby approve the
addition of the paving improvement to be installed on Curtis
Avenue (west of Merriman), located in the East 1/2 of Section
10, to an existing contract (87-I) between the City of Livonia
and Thompson McCully Company, based on unit prices submitted
by Thompson McCully, with the total cost of Alternate IV estimated
at $32,752.82, the City' s share being $4,912.92.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#855-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
293 for street improvement consisting of placing approximately
4" of asphalt over existing roadway (20 to 22 feet wide)
(Alternate IV) on Osmus, Parker and Norfolk in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 3, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday,
August 26, 1987 at 8.00 p m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met
and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special
assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the
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district portion of the cost of street improvement to be
constructed in Special Assessment District 293, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated July 23, 1987, in the amount of $152,557.08,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to
be derived by construction of improvements proposed
in said district, in accordance with the plans of
the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll 293 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate
of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from the date of confirmation. Said
interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds
in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid
assessments on the said special assessment roll , said
rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is
not more than 1% above the average rate of interest
borne by said bonds. In such cases where the installments
will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3.08.190. Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty;
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(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08 210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1987 and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall be
spread upon each annual tax roll together with one
(1 ) year' s interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 3.08 200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for any unpaid
installments; and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs in the amount of $26,921 .83 and
100% of the drainage costs in the amount of $3,896.88,
for a total amount of $30,818.71 .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
16. AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#856-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation the question
of the need for additional stop signs in the area of Osmus,
Parker and Norfolk, particularly at the following intersections.
1 . Norfolk and Hubbard
2 Norfolk and Osmus
3. Norfolk and Parker
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
1857-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 24, 1987,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Holloway Construction Company,
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29250 Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan 48096 for the Sections 3,
10 and 33 S A.D. Street Paving Projects (Contract 87-F) for
the estimated total cost of $341 ,152 10, based upon the
Engineering Department's estimate of units involved, and subject
to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, further, the Council does hereby appropriate
the sum of $341 ,152.10 from the 7 9 Million Dollar General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions that
(1 ) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for that portion of the project
which is to be financed by special assessment at such time as
funds are available from a future Special Assessment Bond Issue,
and (2) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for the City's portion
of the project at such time as funds may be available from the
next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue, and the City Engineer
is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work
as completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
lop AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS• None.
Item No 44 (Council Resolution 3-87, a letter from Al O'Chel , 5706 Lafayette,
Dearborn Heights, MI re purchasing City property at 28580 Joy Road) was removed from
the Agenda
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#858-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission, dated August 18, 1987, approved
by the Finance Director and the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby accept the following paintings donated by Jo Griffing,
on behalf of the Livonia Cultural League, with their approximate
value as indicated
"Still Life" - Cronin - $1 ,000.00
"Outside My Window" - Voeglheim - $400 00
"Threat" - Stein - $300.00
"Saturday Afternoon" - Stein - $125.00
"Sailform" - Bonnette - $375.00
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lit On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#859-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated August 12, 1987,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept a cash
donation in the amount of $600 00 for the Livonia Youth Assistance
Program from the Livonia Rotary Club, Inc. , and the Council
does hereby increase Sundry Income Account 101-000-698.000 and
Community Resources Account 101-891-886.140 each in the amount
of $600.00.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#860-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 11 , 1987,
approved as to form by the City Attorney, and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to the placing
Lof Detroit Edison facilities along the southerly limits of
City-owned property located immediately east of Hubbard Road
right-of-way, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute a Joint Overhead Right-of-Way Agreement from the
Detroit Edison Company for the purpose of establishing the
following 25' wide easement area across certain City-owned
property in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27
EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
The South 25 feet.
PARCEL DESCRIPTION
The East 100.0 feet of the West 143 0 feet of the North 1/2
of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 27, except the North 954.0 feet
thereof. 0.87 Acre
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 27A1a3
Sidwell No 46-105-99-0004-000
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
L unanimously adopted, it was
#861-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated August 12, 1987, submitted pursuant
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to Council Resolution 494-87, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated August 12, 1987, executed by Patricia
M Branham, and a quit claim deed dated August 12, 1987, executed
by Winston C Branham, conveying to the City certain property
described as follows
That part of Lot 747, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 12
of part of Section 32, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City
of Livonia, recorded in Liber 66, Page 65 of Plats,
described as• Beginning at the Southwest corner of said
lot and proceeding thence North 66 18 feet along the East
line of Newburgh Road, 66 feet wide, thence South 88 degrees
43 minutes 37 seconds East 292 09 feet along the North
line of said lot, thence South 0 degrees 40 minutes 53
seconds West 67 57 feet, thence North 88 degrees 26 minutes
53 seconds West, 291 .41 feet along South line of said
lot to place of beginning
(Tax Item No. 46-121-01-0747-001 - 9100 Newburgh Road)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty and quit claim
deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same
recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all
Imp other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested
to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show
the same as City-owned and tax exempt
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#862-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 13, 1987, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly
described as•
Grant of Easement dated August 3, 1987, executed by Giuliano
Soave and Mafalda Soave, his wife, Soave Developments
II, a Michigan co-partnership by Giuliano Soave and Anthony
P. Soave, partners, and Kimco Building Company, a Michigan
corporation by David Piekarski , its vice president, for.
The East 12 feet of the following parcel of land
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, T.1S , R.9E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more
Liff particularly described as commencing at the South 1/4
corner of Section 4, T.1S. , R.9E. , also known as the POINT
OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein described; thence S.
89°59'37" West 208.00 feet; thence N. 00°10' 55" East,
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L 420.02 feet, thence S 89049'05" East, 208.00 feet; thence
S. 00010' 55" West 419.34 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING,
except the East 43 feet thereof.
Also the Easterly 12 feet of lots 1 through 11 of Gill
Woods Subdivision, part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section
4, T.1S. , R. 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 102 Pages 4 and 5 of Plats Wayne
County Records
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 the things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#863-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Fairway Farms Homeowners Association, dated
August 19, 1987, wherein it is suggested that the Zoning Ordinance
Lbe amended so as to require the giving of formal written notice
to all property owners of record located within a square mile
to the affected area of any zoning change, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its
report and recommendation.
A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated
August 20, 1987, re CR 540-87 - Request for Report/Recommendation with Respect to
Litter, Congestion and Parking Problems on Laurel Park Drive N. and Police issuance
of a Temporary Order for a 90-Day Period Prohibiting Parking was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated
August 20, 1987, re CR 650-85 - Request for Report/Recommendation Relative to
Installation of Additional Traffic Control Signage in the Area of Shadyside/Westmore/
Curtis, Particularly with Respect to the Need to Control Truck Traffic from the
LBakery Located at the S W Corner of Westmore/Seven Mile was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
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Iwo A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated
August 20, 1987, re CR 652-85 - Request for Report/Recommendation Relative to
Installation of Stop Signs at the Intersection of Fairfield/Curtis and/or Bennett
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated
August 20, 1987, re CR 616-87 - Request for Report/Recommendation on the Question
of Whether or Not Additional Stop Signs are Required in the Area of
Terrence/Sunnydale/Foch was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#864-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Iwothe Labor Relations Director, dated August 26, 1987, to which
is attached a copy of a proposed Agreement between the City
of Livonia and Union Local 192, affiliated with Council 25,
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,
AFL-CIO, for the period December 1 , 1986 through November 30,
1989, and which agreement has been approved by the Civil Service
Commission as indicated in a letter from the Commission dated
September 3, 1987 and which recommends that the Council concur
in adopting the said Agreement and the necessary amendments
to the Compensation Plan, the Insurance and Disability Plans
and the Retirement Ordinance so as to effectuate the provisions
set forth in the aforesaid Agreement, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the aforesaid action of the Civil Service
Commission, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested
to affix their signatures to the said contract, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#865-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Iwo the Mayor Pro Tem, dated August 26, 1987, the Council does hereby
determine that the salary for the position of City Attorney
retroactive to and commencing from August 1 , 1987, shall be
increased in the amount of $2500 00.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#866-87 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#867-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal
Study Committee, dated August 27, 1987, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 641-87, the Council does hereby accept the
proposal of Waste Management of North America, Inc. , 32255
Northwestern Highway, Suite 220, Farmington Hills, Michigan
48018, to operate a refuse collection and disposal system for
the City of Livonia for a three year period commencing October
1 , 1987 through September 30, 1990, in accordance with the terms,
conditions and specifications referred to in the legal
advertisement and contract documents, including the operation
of the City's compactor site for Livonia residents, based upon
an expanded service, at the following unit and projected costs
First Year Projected
Unit Cost Three Year Cost
Residential and commercial $ 4.79 $6,395,938 - $6,207,840
collection, including large
item pickup
Transfer site operation net
cost
Monthly fee and container
disposal minus anticipated
revenue from fees $22,200 $ 71 ,618 - 66,000
Three-Year Performance Bond 77,760
Vehicle and Driver for Leaf
Pickup 30.00 $ 44,509 - $ 43,200
PROJECTED TOTAL COST $6,589,825 - $6,395,400
Landfill Capacity Guarantee 10 years
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and the Council does hereby authorize said contract without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 (D) (5) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to the proposed
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, subject to
approval as to form by the Department of Law, as well as to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
1868-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian, dated August 28, 1987,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and a letter dated September
3, 1987 from the City Librarian, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Superior School Equipment, 32903
Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, as
modified, for the auditorium seats for the Civic Center Library
for a price of $139. 50 per chair and an estimated total price
of $40,873.50 for 293 chairs, including installation, the same
having been in fact the second low bid received with respect
to this item and which meets specifications, and the Council
does hereby reject the bid of Bottomley School Equipment, 6140
Greenfield, P.O. Box 4373, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, inasmuch
as the Superior School Equipment seat design incorporates a
laminate back, upholsery and seat design as recommended by the
Capital Improvement Committee as best suiting the needs of the
library auditorium, and the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $40,873.50
from the Building Construction Account 471-000-975-010 for this
purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 26 (INSPECTION
DEPARTMENT) TO TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted.
Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER
25 (ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS: None.
1,0 The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#869-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 9, 1987, which sets
forth its resolution 6-145-87 adopted on June 30, 1987, with
regard to Petition 87-5-1-24, submitted by John Del Signore,
for a change of zoning on property located on the north side
of Schoolcraft Road between Eckles Road and the 1-96 Freeway
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, from R-1 to C-2 and P, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on August 31 , 1987, pursuant to Council Resolution
674-87, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 87-5-1-24 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 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS• None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#870-87 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby set the
salary of the Director of Building Inspection at $48,068,
effective September 1 , 1987, and that the same benefits (i .e.
Longevity, Vacation Credit, Sick Leave, Dental , Optical, Medical
Benefits, etc. ) as extended to other full time classified Civil
Service employees be afforded this position, further, the Council
approves a salary adjustment for December 1 , 1987 and December
1 , 1988 in the same amount and manner as extended to Local 192
employees and other appointive positions of the City
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
16 #871-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 29, 1987, which sets
forth its resolution 6-126-87 adopted on June 16, 1987, with
regard to Petition 87-5-1-20, submitted by Donald and Charles
Colsher for a change of zoning on property located on the north
side of Bretton Road between Middlebelt and Louise in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, from P.L. to RUFA, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on August 31 , 1987, pursuant to Council Resolution 637-87, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 87-5-1-20 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 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#872-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolutions 301-87 adopted on April 8, 1987, 526-87
adopted on June 3, 1987, and 704-87 adopted on August 10, 1987,
as follows:
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(A) Council Resolution 301-87 is revised and amended so
as to provide that Alternate I shall mean Alternate
II and Alternate II shall mean Alternate I ,
(B) Council Resolutions 526-87 and 704-87 are hereby revised
and amended so as to provide that the improvement
consists of the installation of 100-watt high-pressure
sodium luminaries (gold/orange glow) mounted on 30
ft. high davitt poles with underground wiring (Alternate
I),
and the balance of Council Resolutions 301-87, 526-87 and 704-87
shall remain in full force and effect, except to the extent
that the same are herein revised and amended.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,111th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9.08 P.M. , September 3, 1987.
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk