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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND EIGHTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 8, 1986, 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 Bennett delivered the invocation. Roll was called
with the following result: Present• Robert R. Bishop, Joan McCotter, Robert E.
McCann, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Ron Ochala. Absent: Fernon P. Feenstra
who was attending a conference in Northern Michigan representing Schoolcraft Community
College.
Elected and appointed officials present, Robert F. Nash, City Clerk, George
Weible, Assistant City Attorney; John Nagy, Planning Director, G. E. Siemert, City
Engineer; Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs, Ronald Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, William Hoff, Deputy Police Chief; David
Katz, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance
Manager; Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director, Sue Daniel , Historical Commission and Thomas
Carey, Traffic Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#925-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,088th Regular meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 24, 1986,
are hereby approved.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McCotter, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#926-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ms. Doris
Mellick, 36470 Ladywood, Livonia, Michigan 48154, received by
the office of the City Clerk on September 11 , 1986, wherein a
waiver of exhibitors' fees is requested in connection with the
second annual Arts and Crafts Show to be conducted on Friday,
November 7, 1986 in the parish hall of St. Edith Catholic Church,
and which also requests permission to place a sign in front of
this church with respect to this event, the Council does hereby
grant and concur in this request in the manner and form herein
submitted.
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#927-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Chairpersons of the Marshall Elementary School P.T.A. dated
September 15, 1986, wherein permission is requested to place
a 4 x 4 sign on an A-frame on the Southwest corner of Curtis
and Farmington Road in connection with the the Arts and Crafts
Fair to be conducted at the Marshall Elementary School on Saturday,
October 25, 1986 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. , and which sign
would be erected 10 days before this event and removed immediately
thereafter, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request
in the manner and form herein submitted.
#928-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Fawn's Club of Livonia Lodge No. 2246 of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, 31117 Plymouth Road,
P.O. Box 2557, Livonia, Michigan 48151 , to which is attached
an application submitted to the State of Michigan, Bureau of
State Lottery, Charitable Gaming Division, as well as a copy
of the constitution and by-laws of the aforesaid Fawn' s Club,
the Council does hereby take this means to state that the said
organization is a recognized nonprofit organization in the City
of Livonia, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#929-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated September 4, 1986 which bears
the signature of the Director of Community Resources, is approved
by the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for a waiver of certain
labor costs incurred by the City in the amount of $2,271 .55 (DPS
- $895; Livonia Police Department - $1 ,376.55) in connection
with the 10th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival sponsored
by the Livonia Arts Commission which was conducted on June 21-22,
1986 at Greenmead, the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form herein submitted.
#930-86 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 86-9-3-7,
submitted by Darvis O'Neil Thornhill , which was received in the
office of the City Clerk on September 18, 1986, wherein a request
is made for the vacating of the Bennett Avenue easement adjacent
to the South end of Lot 29 (039 01 0029 000) of the Greenbriar
Estates Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in
accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance.
#931-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the District Court Judges and the Court
Administrator of the 16th Judicial District dated September 16,
1986, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Doubleday Bros. of Kalamazoo, Michigan, for
supplying the District Court with 50,000 traffic citations at
the unit price bid of $62.75 per thousand, for an estimated total
price of $3,137.50 F.O.B. Kalamazoo, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
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#932-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian dated September 8, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a system
upgrade which is being prepared by the Wayne Oakland Library
Federation, which upgrade will permit the use of terminals to
replace card catalogs for the new Civic Center Library, the cost
of which is to be in the amount of $31 ,444.20, the Council does
hereby authorize the payment of the aforesaid sum on the basis
of three payments over the next three (3) years; and for this
purpose, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $10,481 .40 from Account 271-738-827-010.
#933-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief dated September 8, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the
sum of $6,000 from the Gas and Oil Account 101-338-751-000.000
to Vehicle Maintenance Account 101-338-939-000.000.
#934-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated September 18,
1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $4,995 from Account 101-707-882.025.000
and the sum of $2,600 from Account 101-710-933.000.000 to Account
101-707-987.000, the purpose of this action being to permit the
411. purchase of two (2) additional IBM XT computers, one (1 ) printer
and two (2) tables.
#935-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated September 16, 1986, to which is attached a letter
from the Manager of the Livonia Mall Shopping Center which submits
an inquiry as to whether or not the City of Livonia would like
to participate in the Annual Christmas Parade with its own float,
which parade is to be conducted on Saturday, November 22, 1986,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation for his report and recommendation.
#936-86 RESOLVED, that the annual Christmas Parade be, and hereby
is approved for Saturday, November 22, 1986, beginning at 9:00
A.M. and that the Wayne County Road Commission is hereby requested
to close Six Mile from Inkster to Middlebelt between the hours
of 6:00 A.M. until 11 :00 A.M. , Six Mile from Merriman to Middlebelt,
between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 11 :00 A.M. , Seven Mile from
Merriman to Inkster between the hours of 8.30 A.M. and 11 :00
A.M. and Middlebelt from Five Nile to Eight Mile, between the
hours of 8:30 A.M. and 11 :00 A.M. or until the road is returned
to normal traffic operation. The City of Livonia will assume
liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of
the road closure. Sergeant William Davis is hereby designated
and authorized to sign the road closure permit in behalf of the
City.
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160 #937-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 25, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to the improvement of (1 ) Lathers,
north of Seven Mile Road, (2) Lathers, south of Seven Mile Road,
and (3) Gillman, south of Seven Mile Road, the Council takes
this means to set forth its commitment that the City agrees to
assume all maintenance costs of a full-depth asphalt approach
at the intersection of (1 ) Lathers, north of Seven Mile Road,
(2) Lathers, south of Seven Mile Road, and (3) Gillman, south
of Seven Mile Road and furthermore, agrees to assume its share
of the cost of a standard concrete approach with all current
specifications and geometries at such time as Wayne County improves
Seven Mile Road in the vicinity of these three (3) intersections.
#938-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 26, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, concerning the installation of sidewalks on Merriman
Road (Schoolcraft to C & 0 Railroad) at the following locations:
PARCEL NUMBER APPROX. LINEAL
East side of Merriman FOOTAGE REQUIRED
102990078000 40.0
102990014000 130 0
102990013000 65.0
102990012000 65.0
102990011000 65.0
102990009001 200.0
102990008000 100.0
102990007000 100.0
102990005000 100.0
102990001000 121 .5
102990079001 167.95
102990080000 132.0
102990079002 29.0
102990082001 161 .0
102990083000 161 .0
102990084000 156.0
102010021001 197.98
102010021002 200.99
105990035001 180.0
105990035003 166.0
105990044000 154.45
105990045000 265.02
105990038001 170.0
105990039001 170.0
105990040000 190.0
PARCEL NUMBER APPROX. LINEAL
West Side of Merriman FOOTAGE REQUIRED
105990041000 190.0
105990042001 494.93
and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises referred to above to
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construct and install sidewalks at such premises, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry
O,,o out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant
to Section 12.04.340 of Title 12, Chapter 4 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, said notice shall set forth
that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred
to shall complete said sidewalks on or before June 1 , 1987, after
which date the Engineering and Building Departmert shall arrange
for the construction of the said sidewalks in accordance with
Section 12.04.350 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
1939-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 22, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the scheduled
repair by the C & 0 Railway Company (CSX Transportation) of its
crossing at Merriman Road in October, 1986, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in a sum not
to exceed $13,000 from the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway Funds
(Major Road Account) for the purpose of paying for 50% of the
materials required for the C & 0 Railway Company to reconstruct
the existing rubberized railway crossing at Merriran Road subject
to (1 ) Wayne County assuming the remaining 50% of said materials
cost, and (2) the Railway Company assuming all labor costs and
all costs related to supplying proper barricades and signing
of detour routes; further, the Council requests that two 6 ft.
extensions be provided, if feasible, for pedestrian walkways
on each side of the crossing, and the City Engineer is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
1940-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 22, 1986
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved by the Mayor, regarding the replacement and/or
construction of new sidewalks in the City of Livonia pursuant
to the 1985 Sidewalk Repair Program at the following locations
and in the following amounts.
Item No Special Assessment
005-01-0072-000 $ 0.00
122-03-0017-000 120.00
132-05-0009-000 122.40
007-02-0075-000 80.00
075-01-0181-000 128.00
068-02-0085-000 160 00
060-01-0707-000 60.48
056-99-0032-002 835.20
127-01-0014-000 158.40
law 141-02-0924-000 306.72
072-02-0116-000 403.20
063-04-0038-000 325.60
010-01-0012-001 0.00
043-02-0032-000 0.00
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043-01-0027-000 40.00
043-02-0023-000 42.86
044-02-0001-000 44.00
044-02-0021-000 0.00
044-02-006-000 0.00
044-02-0015-000 64.00
043-02-0009-000 49.60
043-02-0012-000 40.00
043-03-0011-000 40.00
043-02-0015-000 61.60
043-02-0016-000 42.40
043-02-0017-000 41 .60
043-02-005-000 40.00
043-01-0001-000 80.80
043-01-0004-000 44.00
043-01-0006-000 124.00
043-01-0008-000 131 .20
043-01-0012-000 44.24
043-01-0011-000 26.40
043-01-0014-000 156.64
043-01-0015-000 43.22
043-01-0016-000 173.61
043-01-0017-000 85.60
043-01-0019-000 45.60
043-01-0022-000 40.80
itav 043-01-0024-000 80.00
043-01-0026-000 54.40
043-01-0027-000 46.41
043-01-0028-000 0.00
043-01-0030-000 39.14
043-01-0033-000 0.00
043-01-0036-000 40.00
043-01-0037-000 36.80
043-01-0038-000 101 .60
043-01-0039-000 40.00
043-01-0041-000 163.20
043-01-0042-000 114.40
043-01-0044-000 48.00
043-01-0048-000 80.00
043-01-0049-000 92.00
043-01-0054-000 256 00
043-0I-0055-000 42.40
043-01-0056-000 124.00
043-01-0057-000 40.00
043-01-0059-000 154 40
043-01-0060-000 0.00
043-01-0061-000 40.80
043-01-0062-000 71 .20
043-01-0065-000 80.00
iwo 043-01-0066-000 44.80
043-01-0067-000 78.40
043-01-0069-000 40.80
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043-01-0072-000 80.00
043-01-0073-000 260.00
043-01-0074-000 75.77
043-01-0075-000 72.00
043-01-0077-000 40.80
043-01-0079-000 39.20
043-01-0080-000 68.80
043-01-0082-000 119.20
043-01-0084-000 40.80
043-01-0086-000 44.59
043-01-0088-000 140.00
043-01-0091-000 37.60
043-01-0092-000 40.00
043-01-0093-000 40.80
043-01-0096-000 95.20
043-01-0098-000 40.80
043-01-0099-000 47.32
043-01-0100-000 155.20
043-01-0101-000 26.40
043-01-0103-000 59.20
043-01-0105-000 81 .60
043-01-0107-000 40.82
043-01-0108-000 0.00
043-01-0109-000 40.00
043-01-0110-000 39.20
043-01-0111-000 43.50
043-01-0112-000 172.00
043-01-0115-000 32.00
043-01-0117-000 40.00
043-01-0118-000 39.20
043-01-0120-000 46.40
043-01-0122-000 45.60
043-01-0123-000 92.80
043-01-0124-000 241 .60
043-01-0125-000 156.80
043-01-0128-000 131 .03
043-01-0130-000 161 .60
043-01-0131-000 72.00
043-01-0132-000 0.00
043-01-0133-000 121 .60
043-01-0134-000 64.00
043-01-0135-000 80.00
043-01-0136-000 81 .60
043-01-0139-000 36.80
043-01-0140-000 80.00
043-01-0141-000 40.00
043-01-0142-000 40.00
043-01-0143-000 52.00
043-01-0145-000 119.20
043-01-0147-000 162.40
043-01-0148-000 83.20
043-01-0149-000 28.80
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imw 043-01-0150-000 0.00
043-01-0158-000 25.60
043-01-0159-000 40.80
043-01-0160-000 83.61
043-01-0165-000 37.60
043-01-0167-000 37.60
043-01-0168-000 80.00
043-01-0169-000 74.40
043-01-0171-000 0.00
043-01-0172-000 40.00
043-01-0174-000 45.60
043-01-0176-000 0.00
043-01-0177-000 0.00
043-01-0178-000 0.00
043-01-0180-000 177.79
043-01-0181-000 121 .60
043-01-0186-000 79.20
043-01-0189-000 40.00
043-01-0190-000 120.00
043-01-0191-000 83.20
043-01-0192-000 181 .60
043-01-0194-000 142 40
043-01-0195-000 40.00
043-01-0197-000 40.00
043-01-0201-000 76.57
043-01-0203-000 40.00
043-01-0206-000 121 .60
043-01-0207-000 43.20
043-01-0210-000 126.40
043-01-0211-000 128.80
043-01-0212-000 42.40
043-01-0213-000 208.00
043-01-0214-000 114.40
043-01-0215-000 80.00
043-01-0218-000 54.75
043-01-0220-000 52.00
043-01-0221-000 36.00
043-01-0222-000 73.60
043-01-0226-000 40.80
043-01-0227-000 40.80
043-01-0228-000 79.20
043-01-0020-000 41 .60
043-01-0050-000 40.00
043-01-0223-000 41 .60
043-01-0170-000 28.00
043-01-0153-000 41 .60
043-01-0183-000 40.80
which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 609-85
and 531-86, and in accordance with the provisions of Section
12.04.340 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Treasurer is hereby directed
to send a statement of charges to all property owners in the
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amounts listed above in accordance with Section 3.08.150 of Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
the Council does hereby establish the evening of Wednesday, January
28, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the time and place when the Council shall
meet for the purpose of adopting a resolution placing a special
assessment upon said property for such charges unless the same
are paid prior to the date of such meeting, and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
1941-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 22, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, which indicates Vat the
1985 Sidewalk Repair Program has now been completed, the Council
does hereby determine as follows.
(A) To authorize an increase in the amount of $1 ,167.48
in the contract with the Frank Sinelli Cement Company
for the 1985 Sidewalk Repair Program (Contract 85-I)
and appropriate the additional sum from the $7.9 Million
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with
the provision that the Bond Issue be reimbursed at
such time as funds are subsequently received from the
payment of bills and assessments by affected property
owners,
(B) To authorize an expenditure of $42,735 69 from the
$7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue to cover the City's share of the 1985 Sidewalk
Repair Program, and
(C) To authorize an expenditure of $5,022 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account for the concrete work completed
at the City' s Sheldon Pool .
#942-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 23, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended
that the agreement approved in Council Resolution 615-86 between
the City of Livonia and Digital Equipment Company be amended
so that the monthly cost therein shall be increased to the amount
of $8,361 , for a total annual cost of $100,332, the Council does
hereby concur in and approve of such action; further, the Council
does hereby authorize the aforesaid amendment without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set
1.. forth in Section 3.04.140.D.5. of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
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#943-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 17, 1986
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of the following items for use by the
Intelligence Bureau from Account 702-000-285-210-000 (Adjudicated
Drug Monies):
(1 ) One roll top safe (for narcotic evidence), Model AB-5
Cost: $690
Vendor: Redford Safe & Lock Company, 26515 Grand River,
Redford, MI .
(2) Four pair of binoculars (surveillance) Swift Skipper
Mark I, 7 x 50
Cost: $148 each. Total $592
Vendor: Northville Camera Shop, 105 E Main Street,
Northville, MI .
(3) One "Hooligan Tool" (emergency entry tool ) Post 611 ,
36" length
Cost: $108
Vendor: West Shore Services, Inc. , 7497 Warner Road,
Saline, MI ,
Total amount $1 ,390.00
#944-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Director dated September 15, 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed
Holdharmless Contract between the City of Livonia and the Community
Commission on Drug Abuse (CCODA), the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the aforesaid
agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in the manner
and form herein submitted.
1945-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Director dated September 15, 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed
Holdharmless Contract between the City of Livonia and First Step,
the Western Wayne County Project on Domestic Assault, the Council
does hereby approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the aforesaid agreement, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, in the manner and form herein submitted.
1946-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated September 18, 1986, which indicates that
the Biltmore Properties Company, 2900 West Maple Road, Troy,
Lig Michigan 48084, proprietor of Windridge Village No. 5 Subdivision,
situated in the West 1/2 of Section 4, has delivered final true
plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented
to Council for final approval , and the Council having received
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a communication from the City Planning Commission dated September
11 , 1986, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
the said subdivision in its resolution 9-237-86, adopted on
September 9, 1986; and the Council having considered a report
from the Assistant City Engineer dated September 9, 1986
recommending approval of the final plat of said subdivision,
the preliminary plat of which was approved by the Council in
its resolution 344-86 adopted on April 9, 1986, said preliminary
plat having been recommended for approval by the City Planning
Commission on August 7, 1979 in its resolution 9-142-79; now,
therefore, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval
to the final plat of Windridge Village No. 5, located in the
West 1/2 of Section 4, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also
hereby required to do all things necessary to obtain full
compliance with the Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967,
as amended, and the Ordinances of the City of Livoria; and further,
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
1947-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a conmunication from
the City Clerk dated September 17, 1986, to which is attached
a communication from Plante and Moran, Certified Public
Accountants, 27400 Northwestern Highway, P.O. Box 307, Southfield,
Michigan 48037-0307, dated September 14, 1986, the Council does
hereby determine to retain the firm of Plante and Moran, Certified
Public Accountants, for performing the Annual Independent Audit
of the Accounts of the City of Livonia for the year ending November
30, 1986, as required by the City Charter and in accordance with
the guidelines set forth in the State Uniform Accounting Act,
1978, P.A. 2, for a total fee not to exceed $39,400, the allocation
of which shall be as follows.
General Fund $22,000
Municipal Refuse Disposal Fund 2,300
Special Assessment Funds 6,400
Water and Sewer Funds 8,700
$39,400
1948-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a conmunication from
the Mayor dated September 22, 1986, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the appointment of Richard Straub, 19398 Ingram,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission, for
a term of three years, which will expire on June 9, 1988, provided
that Mr. Straub takes the oath of office as required in Section
2, Chapter X of the City Charter to be administered by the City
Clerk.
lw. 1949-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a conmunication from
the Livonia Historical Commission dated September 26, 1986, which
bears the signature of the Director of Community Resources, is
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Iwo approved by the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which indicates that the Commission intends
to apply for grant money from the Michigan Equity Program for
the restoration of buildings on the South side of the Village
at Greenmead, which application must be completed and submitted
by November 1 , 1986, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
proceeding with the submission of the aforesaid application for
this Michigan Equity Program Grant in behalf of the City of
Livonia; and the Department of Community ResmJrces is hereby
requested to assist with the preparation and administration of
this grant if awarded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 86-4-3-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 86-5-3-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
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Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
iir the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE P;0 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition 86-4-1-18,
change of zoning from C-1 to R-1 )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS• None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 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 86-6-1-24, change of zoning from
R-3A to P)
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 .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
1950-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 7-193-86 adopted on July 22, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-6-1-26, submitted by Ved P Kapila for a change
of zoning on property located North of Five Mile, East of
Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from R-7 and
P to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on September 17, 1986, pursuant to Council
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lie Resolution 766-86, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
86-6-1-26 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.
AYES. Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#951-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 7-196-86 adopted on July 22, 1986, with
regard to Petition 86-6-2-27, submitted by Ward Harriman,
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a facility
for automobile and light truck repair on property 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, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on September 17, 1986, pursuant to Council
Resolution 765-86, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition
86-6-2-27 is hereby approved and granted, the approval herein
being made subject to and conditioned upon compliance with a
site plan dated July 15, 1986, revised October 7, 1986 subject
to the specific condition that no transmission shop be part of
the plan.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#952-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated September 16, 1986 and a communication from the
Cable Television Commission dated September 29, 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to proposals received
for professional design services for a comprehensive program
for Civic Center signage, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and
recommendation.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
Iwo
053-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated September 11 , 1986, to which is attached a letter
from the Executive Director of the Conference of Western Wayne
dated September 8, 1986, which indicates that the City's 1986-1987
dues are owing in the amount of $2,648 14, the Council does hereby
authorize the payment of same from funds previously appropriated
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
11954-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Director of Finance dated September 17,
1986, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached
letters and billings from Shoup, Hayduk, Dawson, Andrews and
Hypnar, P.C. , Attorneys at Law, in connection with the defense
of Raycon Industries (Margaret Demuycnk, Trustee) v City of Livonia
and also Grant/Capizzi v City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
authorize the payment to the aforementioned law firm of the
following amounts
Claimant Time Period Covered Expenses
Raycon Industries 08/14/85 - 09/20/85 $ 534.00
Grant/Capizzi 02/14/86 - 05/14/86 1 ,025.75
Grant/Capizzi 05/14/86 - 08/14/86 360.70
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $1 ,920.45
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to
Insurance Account 101-925-918.000 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1955-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Director of Finance dated September 17,
1986, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached
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ifts letters and billings from Shoup, Hayduk, Dawson, Andrews & Hypnar,
P.C. , Attorneys at Law, in connection with the defense of Raycon
Industries (Margaret Demuycnk, Trustee) v City of Livonia and
also Grant/Capizzi v City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
request that the Director of Finance submit a report and
recommendation comparing these costs to what would otherwise
be expended by the City's current insurance carrier in the defense
of these claims.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#956-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated September 11 , 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Gordon
E. Ross, 29000 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan 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 find that the proposed division
of Tax Item No. 6 051 01 0221 000 (13B221 ) would not be contrary
to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does,
accordingly, approve of dividing the same into two (2) parcels,
the legal description of which shall read as follows:
PARCEL 1
The Easterly 75 feet of Lot 221 , Supervisor's Livonia Plat No.
3, of part of the North 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, T.
1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp. , (Now City of Livonia) Wayne County,
Michigan. Rec'd L. 66 P. 16 W C.R.
PARCEL 2
The Westerly 65 feet of Lot 221 , Supervisor's Livonia Plat No.
3 of part of the North 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, T.
1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp. , (Now City of Livonia) Wayne County,
Michigan. Rec'd L. 66 P. 16 W.C.R
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be
recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
Imo #957-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and repeal
Council Resolution 865-85 adopted on September 30, 1985.
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imiOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#958-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated August 29, 1986, with
regard to an application from Livonia Luxury Suites, Ltd. for
a new full year B-Hotel License to be located at 16999 Laurel
Park, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, submitted by Phil S. Willis,
part of the general partnership, the Council does hereby take
this means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that
the City Council approves this request "above all others"; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#959-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated July 2, 1986, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September
22, 1986 in connection therewith, with regard to a request from
Lillian Bushamie, stockholder in BLE, Inc. , to transfer all stock
interest in 1986 Class C licensed corporation from existing
stockholder Joseph F. Bushamie, Jr. , to a new stockholder Lillian
Bushamie, for a business located at 27873-27585 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Roads Beautification Committee for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution witt the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#960-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated July 28, 1986, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September
22, 1986 in connection therewith, with regard to a request from
Vinzenzo A. Giordano (stockholder in V & B, Inc. ) to transfer
ownership of a 1986 SDM license in escrow fror Farid, Fouad and
Phillip Sitto, for a business located at 28350 Joy Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Roads Beautification Committee for its report and recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
1961-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 23, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine as follows: (A) to authorize the purchase of six (6)
Motorola Prep Radios at $1 ,497 each, for a total purchase price
of $8,982, the same to be purchased under the Michigan Department
of Extended Purchasing Bid No. 3469 and $8,982 is appropriated
and authorized to be expended from Account 101-310-984.000; and
(B) to authorize the replacement of a Roof Air Conditioning Unit
for the Communication Center at the Police Headquarters by D
& G Heating and Cooling Company, 19140 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152 for a total purchase price of $7,193, the same
to be appropriated and expended from Account 101-304-976.000,
further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchase 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; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the following transfer of funds:
FROM TO AMOUNT
101-307-715-000 101-307-709-000
Detective FICA Detective Overtime $1 ,200
101-307-719-000 101-307-709-000
Detective Medical Detective Overtime 3,600
101-307-722-000 101-307-709-000
Detective Retire Detective Overtime 8,700
101-319-702-000 101-304-983-000
Comrr. Wages Adm. Capital-Off. 2,700
101-310-702-000 101-307-709-000
Comm. Wages Detective Overtime 1 ,500
101-310-702-000 101-310-983-000
Comm. Wages Comm. Capital-Off. 600
101-310-702-000 101-310-984-000
Comm. Wages Comm. Capital-Radio 4,500
101-310-702-000 101-313-702-000
Comm. Wages Cr. Guards Wages 7,460
101-310-702-000 101-313-715-000
Comn . Wages Cr. Guards FICA 540
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101-310-702-000
Comm. Wages Adm. Bldg. Improve.
101-310-702-000 101-304-976-000
101-325-987-000 3,750
Comm. Wages Patrol Capital Other 3,250
101-304-987-000 101-310-984-000
Adm. Capital Other Comm. Capital Radio 4,500
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
#962-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 19, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the lease of a 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity from Tennyson
Chevrolet, 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, for a cost
of $352 per month and for a total cost for the duration of the
lease in the amount of $1 ,780, and for this purpose, the Council
iww does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $1 ,780 from
Account 702-000-285-210-000 (Adjudicated Drug Monies) to Account
101-329-947-000 (Transportation Rental ).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#963-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a comnunication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 12, 1986 which
transmits its resolution 9-247-86, adopted on September 9, 1986,
with regard to a request submitted by Beacon Sign Company, 19719
Mt. Elliot, Detroit, Michigan 48234, submitted on behalf of
Builders Square, requesting approval of wall signs for property
located at 30000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the said wall signs subject to compliance
with the conditions set forth in the aforesaid communication
Lfrom the Planning Commission, as well as the additional condition
that there shall be no free standing signs located or permitted
on the subject property
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#964-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 15, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 9-242-86 adopted on September 9, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-8-8-50 submitted by Dominic Soave,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct a retail and office building on the West side of Newburgh
Road between Seven Mile Road and Northland Road in Section 6,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 86-8-8-50
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 noting the condition
on the approved site plan of August 20, 1986 calling for the
installation of bumper blocks or posts to prevent overhang onto
Bethany Avenue and the T-turnaround as determined by the Planning
Department.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#965-86 RESOLVED, that Villanova Construction Co, 20764 Hugo
Avenue, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, as proprietors, having
requested the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary
plat of the following subdivision: Gill Woods Subdivision
on the west side of Gill Road, north of Seven Mile Road in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, the said proposed preliminary
plat being dated April 28, 1986; and it further appearing that
tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the
City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing
on June 3, 1986; and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been examined and approved by the
Engineering and Building Department as is set forth in the
report of that department dated September 17, 1986; therefore,
the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary
plat on the following conditions
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with
the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia,
including the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16,
Chapters 16.04 through 16.24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
,,,, as amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning
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Commission; the regulations and specifications of the Engineering
and Building Department and the Development Plans submitted
by the proprietor and approved by such department; all such
improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and
completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective
date of this resolution; failing this, the approval contained
herein shall be considered null , void and of no effect
whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the
City of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the
manner provided in said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as
amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and
final approval of the Engineering and Building Department,
and such improvements shall not be considered as having been
satisfactorily and completely installed until there is filed
with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section
16.24.370 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown
on the approved development plans;
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations;
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Council within two (2) years from the effective date of
this resolution; the City Council shall approve final plats
of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial
conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision
Control Ordinance and this resolution;
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety
bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit,
or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved
by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period, that in the
event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances
the same shall be in the following amounts:
A. General Improvement Bond $42,000 of which at least
$4,200 shall be in
cash.
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Lop B. Sidewalk Bond $ 6,500 of which at least
$1 ,000 shall be in
cash.
C. Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond $ 1 ,000 (cash. )
D. Monuments Lot Markers $ 225 (cash. )
and require cash payments in the total amount of $3,261 and
an irrevocable letter of credit for $35,000 to be used for
the future paving of Gill Road. In addition, distribution
lines for telephone and electric services are to be placed
underground and ornamental street lights are to be provided
throughout the subdivision.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
1966-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 24, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 9-254-86, adopted on September 23, 1986,
with regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Bobrich Circle
Subdivision proposed to be located North of Six Mile Road, West
of Louise Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 , 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 September
23, 1986, the 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 noting a voluntary commitment by the proprietor,
William Roskelly, to increase the setback frog 25' to 30' and
make this a part of the subdivision deed restrictions.
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8:47 P.M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor.
NAYS: Bishop.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
The President resumed the Chair at 9.00 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
#967-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated September 24, 1986 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 845-86 in connection with a letter
from Verne A. Wesman, 34277 Hathaway, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated August 13, 1986, expressing an interest in acquiring certain
property located on Stark Road (Tax Item No. 132-02-0025-002;
former street address: 9436 Stark), the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this item.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#968-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated September 24, 1986 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 845-86 in connection with a letter
from Verne A. Wesman, 34277 Hathaway, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated August 13, 1986, expressing an interest in acquiring certain
property located on Stark Road (Tax Item No. 132-02-0025-002;
former street address. 9436 Stark), the Council does hereby
request that the Director of Public Works submit his report and
recommendation with respect to providing maintenance for the
aforesaid property.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#969-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chairperson of the Livonia Historical
Commission dated September 29, 1986, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Stanson House Moving, Inc. , 8505
Fenton, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127, to move and relocate the
Newburg School from its present location to Greenmead for a total
price in the amount of $38,792 (approve Plan C, with waiver of
bonding requirement), the same having been in fact the lowest
and only bid received with respect to this item, further, the
Council does hereby accept a gift in the amount of $8,000 from
the Friends of Greenmead and a gift in the amount of $7,028.00
from an unnamed donor, which sums are to be utilized in connection
with this project; and the Council does hereby authorize a transfer
of Historical Commission 1986 funds in the amount of $6,916.29
to Account 101-737-976.120, and the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the additional sum of $8,892.58
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose, and
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute an agreement
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with Stanson House Moving, Inc. , said agreement being made subject
to approval as to form by the Department of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1970-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated September 23, 1986,
approved by the Director of Finance and the Mayor, the Council
does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the donation
of Blood Pressure Equipment from Richard Bayles, D.O. , which
equipment will be used in the Blood Pressure Monitoring Program
at Five Mile Senior Center.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1971-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 29, 1986, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 849-86, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated September 26, 1986, executed by Nicholas
S. Cortese, a single man, conveying to the City certain property
described as follows:
The West 27 feet of the following parcel of land:
The South 90 feet of Lot 745, Supervisor's Livonia Plat
No. 12, as recorded in Liber 66, Page 65 of Plats, Wayne
County Records, said plat being a part of Section 32, T.
1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan. (Newburgh Road right-of-way)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the
Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all 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
1110 exempt.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, an:2843
unanimously adopted, it was
#972-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 475-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#973-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 2, 1986,
with respect to a request from Sikoras' Bulk Food, Inc. (a Michigan
corporation) for a new SDM license to be located at 37140 W.
Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, the Council
does hereby recommend that the Liquor Control Commission deny
the said request inasmuch as this application would be in violation
of and in noncompliance with the requirements prescribed by the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543, as amended, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1974-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 3, 1986,
with respect to a request from the Southland Corporation (a Texas
Corporation-Public Chain), for a new SDM license to be located
at the N.W. corner of Five Mile and Levan, Livonia, Michigan
48154, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend that the
Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this
application would be in violation of and in noncompliance with
the requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543,
as amended; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#975-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 3, 1986,
with respect to a request from the Southland Corporation (a Texas
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Corporation-Public Chain), for a new SDD license to be located
at the N.W. corner of Five Mile and Levan, Livonia, Michigan
48154, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend that the
Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this
application would be in violation of and in noncompliance with
the requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543,
as amended; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Courcilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#976-86 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby request
a report from the Mayor as to the approximate cost, specifications
and possible locations of up to six (6) or more tornado warning
sirens for the City of Livonia.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#977-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 7,
1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 834-86 in connection
with the report and recommendation of the City Engineer dated
August 15, 1986, approved by the City Attorney and approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed agreement
involving 16 local units of government within Wayne and Oakland
counties, in connection with the joint North Huron Valley/Rouge
Valley Wastewater Control System, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures to the final
draft of the service agreement, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, subject to approval of the Water and Sewer Board,
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#978-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 7,
1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 483-85 in connection
with a letter from the President of Bobby's Country House, Inc. ,
dated May 17, 1985, which purports to exercise an option to renew
the lease between the City of Livonia and Livonia Restaurants,
Or. Inc. for the Club House located at the Idyl Wyld Golf Course,
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in accordance with Section 1.4 of the Sublease Agreement, the
Council does hereby refer the question of insurance coverage
of the dual liquor license at Bobby's Country House to the Law
Department and the Finance Department for their respective reports
and recomffendations.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
079-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Comrittee of the Whole dated October
7, 1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 156-86 in
connection with a letter from H. Sakellaris, the proprietor
of Bobby's Country House, 35780 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48154, dated February 3, 1936, wherein a request is submitted
for a new sign on the South wall of the Club House of Idyl
Wyld Golf Course which would identify Bobby' s Country House,
the Council does hereby refer the matter of Bobby's Country
House to the Planning Department for drafting a site plan and
a report as to the following:
Phase I
1 . Restriping of the parking lot,
2. Proposed sign change; and
3. The revision and installation of parking lot lighting
Phase II
1 . Relocation of the Grill Room and the Pro Shop;
2. Revised access to the building and necessary curb cuts.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1089th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:21 p.m. , October 8, 1986.
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk