HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1986-12-11 SPECIAL 23056
MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDREDTH SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8, Chapter 14 of the City Charter,
the above meeting was held December 11 , 1986 at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of the Council
At approximately 6:06 P M. Roll was called with the following result: Present:
Robert R. Bishop, Joan McCotter, Fernon P. Feenstra, Robert E. McCann, Gerald Taylor
and Ron Ochala. Absent. Robert D. Bennett.
Elected and appointed officials present Edward H. McNamara, Mayor; Robert
F. Nash, City Clerk and Jack Dodge, Director of Finance
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
Ihrs #1194-86 WHEREAS, December 11 , 1986 at 4:00 o'clock p.m , Eastern
Standard Time, has been set as the date and time for opening
bids for the purchase of $1 ,050,000 1986 Michigan Transportation
Fund Bonds of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan,
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and
read;
AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received:
Premium Average Net
Interest or Interest Interest
Bidder Maturity Rate Discount Rate Cost
See Attached
AND WHEREAS, the bid of Manley, Bennett, McDonald & Co.
has been determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . The bid of Manley, Bennett, McDonald & Co. ,
as above stated, be and the same is hereby accepted.
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2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to
each bidder's representative or by registered mail .
3. The City will not invest, reinvest, or accumulate
any moneys deemed to be proceeds of the Bonds pursuant to §103(c)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and the
applicable regulations thereunder, in such a manner as to cause
the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of said
§103(c) and the applicable regulations thereunder.
4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same are hereby rescinded.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Counclman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1195-86 WHEREAS, December 11 , 1986 at 4 00 o'clock p.m. , Eastern
Standard Time, has been set as the date and time for opening
bids for the purchase of $1 ,545,000 1986 Special Assessment
Limited Tax Bonds of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan,
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and
read,
AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received,
Premium Average Net
Interest or Interest Interest
Bidder Maturity rate Discount Rate Cost
See Attached.
AND WHEREAS, the bid of Manley, Bennett, McDonald & Co.
has been determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1 . The bid of Manley, Bennett, McDonald & Co. as above
stated, be and the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned
to each bidder' s representative or by registered mail .
3. The City will not invest, reinvest, or accumulate
any moneys deemed to be proceeds of the Bonds pursuant to § 103(c)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and the
applicable regulations thereunder, in such a manner as to cause
the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of said
§103(c) and the applicable regulations thereunder.
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WHEREAS, in addition to his duties as Mayor, he has served as
Chairman of the Tri-County Mayors Association, President of
the Michigan Municipal League, President of the Michigan
Conference of Mayors, served on the Board of Directors and as
Chairman of SEMTA, Chairman of the Wayne County Association
of Local Government Officials, Chairman of the Out-Wayne County
Area on Aging, and numerous other Local , County and State
organizations; and
WHEREAS, he has received such prestigious awards as the Detroit
News Michiganian of the Year Award and the Outstanding
Administrator Award from the American Society of Public
Administrators, and
WHEREAS, during the course of his public service his innovative
and spirited leadership assisted in developing a tax base of
over $4.1 billion, in the growth of our park system to over
1342 acres, in the construction of the 16th District Court
Building, the new Civic Center Building, the Senior Citizens
Center, Police Administration Building, two Municipal Golf
Courses, and a third under construction, and the planned
construction of a new Civic Center Library, and
WHEREAS, he has served this City through its years of growth
and maturity and has exhibited those qualities of dedication,
loyalty and integrity which personify an effective official ;
and
WHEREAS, Edward H. McNamara was a leader and friend of the
Council , the Judges, the City employees and all the people of
this community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council takes this
means to wish Edward H. McNamara "good luck" in his future
endeavors and urge him to serve Wayne County with the same
distinction as he has served the City of Livonia and, further,
the Council deems it fitting that he should be presented the
chair from which he has conducted the reins of government for
the past 16 years.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
11200-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
dated November 19, 1986, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
the 1987 athletic equipment bid tabulation, the Council does
hereby accept the low bids indicated in the aforesaid tabulation
at the unit prices specified and which meets all specifications.
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Im. A communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Department,
dated November 19, 1986 re Council Resolution 935-86 Livoria Christmas Parade was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#1201-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated December 3, 1986, the Council does hereby
authorize the sale of a Friedan Metered Mailing Machine to the
Livonia Heart Fund for the price of $300, the action herein
being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
#1202-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a comunication from
the Director of Finance dated December 2, 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein certain 1986 General Fund budget
adjustments are recommended, and to which a detailed description
of the accounts and amounts are attached thereto, which budget
adjustments would serve to balance the General Fund budget as
follows.
Unallocated
Current Budget $27,084,052 $27,562,650 $478,598
Adjustments 722,600 199,000 (523,600
Adjusted Budget $27,806,652 $27,761 ,650 $(45,002)
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid
action in the manner and form herein submitted.
#1203-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Comuission dated July 21 , 1986, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
November 20, 1986, in connection therewith, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from the Northwestern Mutual Life
Insurance Company for dropping Brock Hotel Corporation as
co-licensee in 1986 B-Hotel License with Dance Permit and for
an additional Bar Permit and Official Permit (Food) to be held
in conjunction with a business located at 17123 Laurel Park,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#1204-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated October 22, 1986, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
November 21 , 1986 in connection therewith, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Roger S. Robinson to transfer
ownership of 1986 Class C License with Two Bars, Dance Permit,
Official Permit (Bowling) and Permission for Sale, Service and
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on the Concourse from Ark
Recreation Corporation and to drop space from licensed premises
and for a new direct connection to be held in conjunction for
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IL. a business located at 30950 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
/1205-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated November 19, 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 2737 11/86, the
Council does hereby extend the bid of Rockwell International
Corporation, 1996 University Lane, Lisle, Illinois 60532, to
supply the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section)
with Magnetic Drive Water Meters adding Encoded Registers (ECR)
through December 1 , 1987, at the additional cost of $15 per
meter, 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.
11206-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the City Assessor, dated December 3, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. J. Geister,
31600 Six Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with
lbw 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. 46 040 99 0005 000 (10PP1 ) would not be contrary
to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does,
accordingly, approve of dividing the same into three (3) parcels,
the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows.
PARCEL 1
That part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the north line of Six Mile
Road distance S. 89° 45' W. along the south line of said section
661 . 50 feet and N. 0° 09' 47" W. 60.00 feet from the southeast
corner of Section 10 and proceeding thence N. 0° 09' 47" W.
269.33 feet, thence S. 89°45' W. 100.00 feet; thence S. 0° 09'
47" E. 269 33 feet to a point on the north line of Six Mile
Road, thence N. 89° 45' E. 100 00 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 0 62 acres
PARCEL 2
DESCRIPTION FOR 31600 SIX MILE ROAD
lbw That part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10,
T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the north line of Six Mile
ti
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Road distance S. 89° 45' W along the south line of said section
761 .50 feet and N. 0° 09' 47" W. 60.00 feet from the southeast
corner of Section 10 and proceeding thence N 0° 09' 47" W.
269.33 feet, thence S. 89° 45' W. 122.47 feet, thence S. 0°
09' 47" E. 269.33 feet to a point on the north line of Six Mile
Road, thence N. 89° 45' E. 122.47 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.76 acres.
PARCEL 3
That part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the north line of Six Mile
Road distance S. 89° 45' W. along the south line of said section
992 25 feet and N. 0° 08' W. 60 00 feet from the southeast corner
of Section 10, thence N. 89° 45' E. 108 25 feet along said north
line of Six Mile Road, thence N 0° 09' 47" W 269.33 feet,
thence S. 89° 45' W. 108.11 feet, thence S. 0° 08' E. 269.33
feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.67 acres.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution
to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds.
#1207-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated November 26, 1986, to which is attached a letter
from the Senior Alliance requesting a match contribution for
federal and state grants for the City of Livonia for Fiscal
Year 1987 in the total amount of $3,144, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$3,144 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose.
#1208-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated December 3, 1986, to which is attached a report
and recommendation from the Director of Public Works with regard
to the proposed construction of a casual park to be located
at the Southwest corner of Plymouth and Inkster Roads, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Capital Improvement Committee
for its report and recommendation
#1209-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated December 3, 1986, to which is attached a report
and recommendation from the Director of Public Works with regard
to the proposed construction of a casual park to be located
at the Southwest corner of Plymouth and Inkster Roads, the Council
does hereby request that the Judges of the 16th District Court
submit a report and recommendation with regard to the viability
of developing this park as a volunteer work program project.
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#1210-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the City Engineer dated November 17, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
551-86 in connection with the employment of an appraiser relative
to the acquisition of right-of-way on three (3) parcels of
property located at the Northeast corner of Seven Mile and
Shadyside, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated November 19, 1986, re Tarabusi
Floodplain (On The Pond Apartment Site) Council Resolution 887-86 was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Planning Director, dated November 26, 1986, re
Council Resolution 1035-86 Heavy Truck Traffic Use on Shadyside, Mayfield and Hubbard
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#1211-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director dated November 26, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1035-86, relative
to the problem of heavy truck traffic use on Shadyside, Mayfield
and Hubbard, the Council does hereby authorize the installation
of "No Truck Traffic" signs at Eight Mile and Shadyside, Eight
Mile and Mayfield, Eight Mile and Hubbard, Eight Nile and Osmus,
Merriman and Norfolk, and Farmington and Norfolk
#1212-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 24, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 11-290-86 adopted on November 18, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-10-2-37, submitted by Edwin A. Tillman
requesting waiver use approval for general office use within
an existing building located on the southeast corner of Ann
Arbor and Newburgh Roads in Section 32, which property is zoned
P.S , the Council does hereby concur in the recomuendation made
by the Planning Comnission and Petition 86-10-2-37 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 Comnission.
#1213-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 5, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to the contract award pursuant to Council
Resolution 774-85 to A A. Dettore & Associates for the improvement
of Milburn (Pembroke to S of Gable) , Bretton, Haldane and Gable
(Sunset to Flamingo) , St. Martins (Sunset to Milburn) ; and Sunset
(North and South of St Martins), in connection with S.A.D.
263, the Council does hereby determine as follows.
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(a) To authorize payment of an additional $24,060.80 to
A.A. Dettore & Associates for additional work completed
by said company in connection with the subject contract;
(b) To establish the final project cost at $124,083.64,
of this total , $99,665.06 is to be charged to the
subject special assessment district, (S.A.D 263) ,
and $24,418.58 is to be assumed by the City road funds,
(c) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $124,083.64
from the $7.9 million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions that the
Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are
available from the next Special Assessment Paving
Bond Issue ($99,665.06) and the next Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund (M.V.H.F. ) Bond Issue ($24,418.58) ,
(d) To take no further action relative to adjusting the
assessment rate ($ 13.40 per front foot) as set forth
in the assessment roll confirmed in Resolution No.
772-85,
(e) To authorize a reduction in the assessable foctage
for Bureau of Taxation Parcel Nos 02p91 , 02p92, 02p101
and 02p102 from 203 feet to 196 feet and a reduction
in the assessable footage for Bureau of Taxation Parcel
No 02p107 from 136 feet to 68 feet (attached is a
revised Assessment Schedule which reflects these
changes) , and
(f) To authorize the City Assessor and City Treasurer
to increase the assessments for parcels listed in
Attachment III so as to include the cost for additional
work requested by property owners.
#1214-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 3, 1986,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend Item 7 of Council Resolution 983-85, adopted on November
7, 1985 so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for General Improvements in the Sheffield Estates
Subdivision No 2 to $9,000 of which at least $5,000 shall be
in cash, to cover the cost of remaining 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
#1215-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 3, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, regarding replacement and/or
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construction of new sidewalks and related items of work in the
City of Livonia pursuant to the 1986 Sidewalk Repair Program
(locations and amounts included herein by reference) which work
was done pursuant to Council Resolution 646-86, and in accordance
with the provisions of Section 12.04.340 of Chapter 4, 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 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, March 11 , 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.
#1216-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 3, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, regarding replacement and/or
construction of new sidewalks and related items of work in the
City of Livonia pursuant to the 1986 Sidewalk Repair Program
(Council Resolution 646-86), the Council does hereby determine
as follows:
(A) To authorize an increase in the amount of $11 ,556.66
in the contract with the Frank Sinelli Cement Company
for the 1986 Sidewalk Repair Program (Contract 86-D)
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, and
(B) To authorize an expenditure of $27,696.05 from the
$7.9 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue to cover the City's share of the 1986 Sidewalk
Repair Program
#1217-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Judges of the 16th District Court dated November 25, 1986,
to which is attached Administrative Order No 456, wherein John
J. Sloan, Jr. is appointed as a Magistrate of the 16th District
Court, commencing on January 2, 1987 at an annual compensation
lip rate in the amount of $28,500 per year with benefits afforded
full-time employees, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of the said appointment and rate of compensation
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lim11218-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
dated November 25, 1986, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor and subritted pursuant
to Council Resolution 873-86 in connection with a letter from
Dara L. Hansen, 18949 Doris Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
dated September 4, 1986, wherein she has requested the
installation of a 6' fence on the South side of Curtis between
Melvin and the Coolidge Elementary School , which vacant parcel
is owned by the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation that the frontage in question be selectively cleared
and grubbed of all underbrush, a minimum of fifty (50) feet
from the edge of the road, and that the area once having been
cleared, thereafter be maintained; and the Department of Public
Service (Parks and Forestry Division) is hereby requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
11219-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
dated November 25, 1986, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor and subritted pursuant
to Council Resolution 873-86 in connection with a letter from
Dara L Hansen, 18949 Doris Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
dated September 4, 1986, wherein she has requested the
installation of a 6' fence on the South side of Curtis between
Melvin and the Coolidge Elementary School , which vacant parcel
is owned by the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the City Council/School Liaison Committee for its
report and recommendation.
#1220-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a memorandum captioned
"Drug Testing," promulgated by the Metropolitan Police Department
of the District of Columbia, and the attached decision rendered
in the case of Turner, et al v Fraternal Order of Police, 500
A 2d 1005 (D.C.App. 1985), which case reviewed the validity
of Special Order 83-21 of the Metropolitan Police Department
(testing of police upon suspicion of drug abuse), the Council
does hereby request the respective reports and recommendations
of the Mayor, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Civil Service
Department and the City Attorney with respect to the desirability
of implementing a similar program in the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop
NAYS: None.
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Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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 86-4-1-17,
change of zoning from RUFA to R-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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 86-5-1-19,
change of zoning from RUFA to R-3)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS• None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
upon publication.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance;
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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 86-7-1-28,
change of zoning from RUFB to R-3)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11221-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Director, dated November 7, 1986, with regard to
a request from Eric A. Adams, 9333 Lilley, Plymouth, 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 46 029 99 0026000 (08C2B)
area as revised, into four (4) parcels would not be contrary
to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does,
accordingly, approve of dividing the same into four (4) parcels,
the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
PARCEL "A"
That part of the Northeast 1/4, Section 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point in the North line of said Sec. 8 distant N 89° 44'
10" E. along the North line of said Sec. 8 (also being the
centerline of 7 Mile Rd. R/W width varies) 920.50 ft . from the
North 1/4 corner of said Sec. 8 and proceeding thence, N 89°
44' 10" E. along said North line 138.00 ft. , thence S. 0° 09'
44" E. , 320.80 ft. , thence S 89° 44' 10" W , 138.00
ft and thence N. 00° 09' 44" W , 320.80 ft to the point of
beginning.
Subject to all easements and restrictions of record, if any.
PARCEL "B"
That part of the Northeast 1/4, Section 8, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point in the North line of said Sec. 8 distant N. 89° 44'
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10" E. along the North line of said Sec. 8 (also being the
centerline of 7 Mile Road, R/W width varies) 920.50 ft. and
S. 0° 09' 44" E. , along the East line of Beatrice Gardens
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 88 of Plats Pages 22, 23 &
24 Wayne County Records, 320.80 ft. from the North 1/4 corner
of said Sec. 8 and proceeding thence; S. 00° 09' 44" E. ,
along said East line 92.60 ft. , thence N. 89° 44' 10"
E. , 138.00 ft. ; thence N. 00° 09' 44" W. , 92.60 ft. and thence
S. 89° 44' 10" W. , 138.00 ft. to the point of beginning.
Excepting the West 40 ft. of the South 30 ft. thereof for roadway
and utility easement purposes.
Subject to all easements and restrictions of record, if any.
PARCEL "C"
That part of the Northeast 1/4, Sec. 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at
a point in the North line of said Sec. 8 distant N. 89° 44'
10" E. along the North line of said Sec. 8 (also being the
centerline of 7 Mile Rd. , R/W width varies) 920 50 ft. and S.
0° 09' 44" E. , along the East line of Beatrice Gardens Subdivision
as recorded in Liber 88 of Plats, Pages 22, 23 & 24 Wayne Co.
Records, 413.40 ft. from the North 1/4 corner of said Sec. 8,
and proceeding thence; S. 0° 09' 44" E along said East line
167.40 ft. , thence N. 89° 44' 10" E. , 127.00 ft. ; thence N.
32° 44' 54" W , 204.81 ft. and thence S. 89° 44' 10" W. 20.00
ft. to the point of beginning Except the Northerly 30 ft.
thereof.
Subject to all easements and restrictions of record, if any.
PARCEL "D"
That part of the Northeast 1/4, Sec. 8 T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at
a point in the North line of said Sec 8 distant N 89° 44'
10" E. along the North line of said Sec. 8 (also being the
centerline of 7 Mile Rd. , R/W width varies) 920.50 ft. and S.
0° 09' 44" E. , along the East line of Beatrice Gardens Subdivision
as recorded in Liber 88 of Plats Pages 22, 23 & 24 Wayne Co.
Records, 413.40 ft and N. 89° 44' 10" E. , 20 00 ft. from the
North 1/4 corner of said Sec 8 and proceeding thence, N. 89°
44' 10" E , 118 00 ft. ; thence S. 00° 09' 44" E 167 40 ft. ,
thence S. 89° 44' 10" W , 11 .00 and thence N. 32° 44' 54" W. ,
204.81 ft. to the point of beginning.
Excepting that part of said Parcel "D" described as beginning
at the Northwest corner of said Parcel "D" and proceeding thence
N. 89° 44' 10" E, 20.00 ft. , thence S. 00° 09' 44" E , 30.00
ft. and thence N. 32° 44' 54" W, 36.06 ft. to the point of
Im. beginning for road way and utility purposes Subject to all
easements and restrictions of record, if any.
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as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution
to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
11222-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated November 19,
1986, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor , and which transmits Parks and Recreation Commission
Resolution 1871-86, wherein the Commission did recommend increases
in greens fees for the 1987 golf season, the Council does hereby
authorize the following greens fees for the 1987 golf season.
RESIDENTS PROPOSED
Monday thru Friday
9 holes $ 5.50
18 holes 9.50
111 Saturday/Sunday/Holiday
9 holes $ 6 50
18 holes 10. 50
Twilight 4.00
NON-RESIDENTS
Monday thru Friday
9 holes $ 7.00
18 holes 11 .25
Saturday/Sunday/Holiday
9 holes $ 9.00
18 holes 12.25
Twilight 5.00
RESIDENT SR. CITIZENS
9 holes $ 2. 50
18 holes 5.00
RESIDENT JUNIORS
9 holes $ 2.25
18 holes
4 50
STARTING TIME RESIDENT
FEE (PER GOLFER) $ . 50
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
ii.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
11223-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated December 4, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, to which is attached a communication
from the President of KDA/CM, Inc. , the Construction Manager
of the proposed new Civic Center Library, and the attached Invoice
No. 164, and which requests an increase of the management fees
authorized in Council Resolution 468-86 to $342,781 .20 (an
increase of $18,781 .20) , the Council does hereby authorize an
increase in the amount of $18,781 .20 to be paid to the
Construction Manager in connection with this project, to a total
authorized maximum of $342,781 .20.
LeA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala,
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#1224-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Finance Director dated December 1 , 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for
an additional appropriation required to complete the police
addition, as well as to provide furnishings therefore, the Council
does hereby appropriate the sum of $336,252 ($261 ,252 for Building
and $75,000 for Furnishings) from the following 1987 budget
accounts to be transferred to the Building Authority for this
purpose:
101-697-997 - Debt Service Interest $103,000
L101-925-918 - Insurance 233,252
$336,252
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1225-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance dated December 3, 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to lease proposals received
for financing the police computer system, the Council does hereby
accept the proposal of Digital Equipment Corporation - Customer
Finance, 21333 Haggerty Road, Novi , Michigan 48050 for a five
(5) year lease agreement for this purpose, based upon the terms
set forth in their proposal , and 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,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute
16 the said agreement, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1226-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairperson of the Commission on Aging and the Director
of Community Resources dated December 1 , 1986, which indicates
that the Commission on Aging, Unit President' s Advisory
Organization and the Department of Community Resources recommend
that the City's two senior activity centers be named as follows:
Civic Park Activity Center
Sheldon Park Activity Center
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Capital Improvement
Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
#1227-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Commission dated November 24, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 11-303-86, adopted on November 18, 1986, with
regard to a Sign Permit Application submitted by Richard and
Geraldine Besh, to erect a new ground sign at property located
18922 Farmington Road, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said
sign permit application based upon the same conditions as those
set forth in the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
provided, however, that the petitioner shall be permitted to
increase the height of the ground sign previously authorized
from ground level 12", to a height of no more than 18".
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and uanimously adopted, it was
#1228-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Department dated December 1 ,
1986, approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 979-86 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, 1986,
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 authorize and
request the City Clerk to make application to The Detroit Edison
Company, on forms provided by such company, for the installation
of lighting of suitable lumen strength to be installed in the
parking lot of the Idyl Wyld Municipal Golf Course.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1229-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Department dated December 1 ,
1986, approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 979-86 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, 1986,
wherein a request is submitted for a new sign on the South wall
of the Club House of IdylWyld Golf Course which would identify
Bobby's Country House, the Council does hereby refer the proposed
sign change in Phase I as well as Phase II of the aforesaid
recommendation with respect to the relocation of the Grill Room
and Pro Shop and revised access to the building and necessary
curb cuts to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report
and recommendation.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#1230-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated November 26, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the relocation of
a traffic control signal device on Newburgh Road at the southerly
driveway of the Holmes Junior High School , to a new location
on Newburgh Road at the Myrna Avenue intersection, the Council
does hereby agree to and approve of the proposed traffic signal
relocation, the total estimated cost of which is in the amount
of $34,000, and, further, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $34,000
from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road
Account) for this purpose, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to
execute the proposed cost agreement submitted in connection
with this item; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution, together with the signed
cost agreement, to the Wayne County Department of Roads.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
#1231-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer and the City Planner, dated November 26, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the installation
of a traffic control signal device to be located at the
intersection of Newburgh Road and Laurel Park Drive North, the
Council does hereby agree to and approve of the proposed traffic
signal installation, the total estimated cost of which is in
the amount of $33,000, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$33,000 from the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts
(Major Road Account) for this purpose, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of
IL Livonia, to execute the proposed cost agreement submitted in
this regard; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution together with the signed
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cost agreement to the Wayne County Department of Roads; provided,
however, that the said installation shall not be undertaken
until such time as the Engineering and Building Department
notifies the Wayne County Department of Roads to do so.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1232-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the Director of Community Resources dated December 3, 1986,
approved by the Finance Director and the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
the following cash donations:
(1 ) Gertrude R. Fuchs $ 34.50
9119 Melvin
Livonia, MI 48150
(2) Ronald F. Miller 38.00
8524 Hubbard
Westland, MI 48185
(3) Livonia Wood Carvers 150.00
15218 Farmington Road
Livonia, MI 48154
(4) William H. Peterson 500.00
30230 Oakview
Livonia, MI 48154
(5) Centennial Dancers 200.00
Annette Roberts
34550 Beacon
Livonia, MI 48154
$922 50
and Sundry Income Account No 101-000-698.000 and Community
Resources Account No. 101-891-931 .010 are hereby increased in
the amount of $922.50.
liDOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
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116 and unanimously adopted, it was
#1233-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief dated December 5, 1986, the Council does hereby
accept a cash doantion in the amount of $3,000 from the Livonia
Heart Fund, the purpose of which is to purchase a EMTD
Defibrilation Unit, and the Council does hereby authorize the
said purchase in the manner and form herein recommended.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1234-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated December 8, 1986, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 850-86, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated December 2, 1986, executed by Arthur N.
Remy and Mildred M. Remy, his wife, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows:
The West 27 feet of the following parcel of land:
The North 174 feet of the South 264 feet of Lot 745,
Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No. 12, as recorded in Liber
66, Page 65 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
(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 exempt.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1235-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated December 8, 1986, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 850-86, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated November 24, 1986, executed by Beatrice
E. Bulmon, survivor of herself and Ralph Bulmon, also known
as Ralph H. Bulmon, whose death certificate is hereto attached,
Lconveying to the City certain property described as follows:
The West 27 feet of the following parcel of land
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lis Lot 734, 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.1S. , R.9E. , 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 exempt.
A communication from the Secretary of the Board of Education of the Livonia
Public Schools, dated December 2, 1986 re Continuation of Tax Collection was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1236-86 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11237-86 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934), MCLA
125 584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, January 26,
1987 at 8.00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 86-11-1-45, submitted by Donald Colone for Westin
Development Company for a change of zoning of property
located on the East side of Bainbridge, south of Five
Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23 from RUF
1
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lis to P, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
12-305-86 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 86-11-1-45 be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered
mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company
owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1238-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated December 16, 1986, which indicates that
Prides Court Development ,proprietor of Prides Court Subdivision,
situated in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 7, 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
a communication from the City Planning Commission dated December
16, 1986, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
the said subdivision in its resolution 12-323-86, adopted on
December 9, 1986, and the Council having considered a report
from the City Engineer dated December 11 , 1986 recommending
approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary
plat of which was approved by the Council in its resolution
317-80 adopted on April 2, 1980, said preliminary plat having
been recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission
on November 13, 1979 in its resolution 11-215-79, now, therefore,
the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the
final plat of Prides Court Subdivision, located in the N.E.
1/4 of Section 7, 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 Livonia, and
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1239-86 WHEREAS, 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 in which
street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of the installation of 23-100 watt high pressure
sodium lights on colonial post tops with underground wiring
in Rennolds Ravines Subdivision, in said Special Assessment
District No. 275, and all owners of record of property subject
to the special assessments having submitted in writing a "waiver
of notice and proceedings" in accordance with Section 3.08.310
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that said street lights shall be installed
on colonial post tops with underground wiring and that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No.
275 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived
in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council , said Special
Assessment Roll No. 275 based on installation of 23-100 watt
high pressure sodium lights on colonial post tops with underground
wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, 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 assessment roll
shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 3,
Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street
lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided
by them for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1240-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Robert R. Bishop, Council President, dated December 17, 1986,
the Council does hereby accept the resignation of Robert R.
Bishop as President of the Livonia City Council effective December
31 , 1986.
IL, The following resolution was offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded
by Councilman Feenstra•
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16. RESOLVED, that Robert E. McCann be declared to be
President of the Council for a one year period commencing January
1 , 1987.
The following resolution was offered by Councilwoman McCotter and seconded
by Councilman Ochala:
RESOLVED, that Robert D. Bennett be declared to be
President of the Council for a one year period commencing January
1 , 1987.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution offered by Councilwoman McCotter with
the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter.
NAYS: Taylor, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution offered by Councilman Taylor with
Lthe following result
#1241-86 RESOLVED, that Robert E. McCann be declared to be
President of the Council for a one year period commencing January
1 , 1987.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala, McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Mr. McCann accepted the results of the election and the Presidency of the Council
noting he would do the best possible job.
The Council then presented a commemorative plaque with mounted gavel to Councilman
Bishop for his untiring efforts as Council President.
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16. On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,094th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. , December 17, 1986.
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk