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iiii MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SIXTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 18, 1985, 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 approximately 8:02 P.M. Councilwoman Gundersen delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Robert R. Bishop, Alice Gundersen, Gerald
Taylor, Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann and Fernon P. Feenstra
Absent. None.
Elected and appointed officials present. Edward H. McNamara, Mayor, Robert
F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance,
G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, Planning Director; Ron Mardiros , City
ilm Assessor; William Crayk, Chief of Police, Edith Davis, Personnel Director; Robert F
Biga, Labor Relations Director, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, David Katz, Administrative Assistant
to the Mayor and Captain Lee B. Grieves, Investigative Section, Police Department
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1095-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,068th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held December 2, 1985, are
hereby approved
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#1096-85 WHEREAS, the Ladywood High School Blazer Basketball Team
captured the Class B State title on Saturday, December 14, 1985,
with a 45-41 win over Divine Child, and
WHEREAS, the Ladywood Blazers compiled a 27-1 overall
110. season record; and
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WHEREAS, Coach Edward Kavanaugh has taken his teams to
the State finals the past three years, winning the title in 1983,
placing second (by a one point loss) in 1984, and again winning
in 1985; and
WHEREAS, this year's team continues the winning sports
tradition of the Ladywood Athletic Department with dedication and
enthusiasm on the courts and in the classroom,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of Livonia does hereby take this means to congratulate
the Ladywood High School Blazer Basketball Team, their coach and
school for the high honor they have brought to the city, school
and themselves in this most successful season.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#1097-85 WHEREAS, after 23 years of loyal and devoted service
to the people of this community, the "Dean of the Council", Peter
A. Ventura, is departing from the ranks of the Livonia City Council ,
and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Council he has served
as its President from 1966-1968 and Vice President from 1976-1977,
ifts and served on every Standing Committee of the Council : Finance
and Insurance Committee, Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, City
Council/Schools Liaison Committee, Legislative Committee and as
Chairman of the Water Supply, Drainage, Sewer and Waste Disposal
Study Committee from 1964-1966 and from 1974 to the present; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed by his colleagues to serve on
the Board of Trustees from 1964-1965 and from 1974 to the present,
and as a SEMCOG Delegate from 1978-1979, and a SEMCOG alternate
from 1968-1970; and
WHEREAS, during his over 40 years in our City he has
been an active participant in the planning and shaping of the City
of Livonia and has exhibited those qualities of dedication, loyalty
and integrity which personify an effective public servant,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to
publicly commend PETER A. VENTURA for his years of devoted service
to this City, to extend our best wishes for success in his future
endeavors, and to express the sincere hope that he will remain
in our midst for years to come as a friend and neighbor.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
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iim #1098-85 WHEREAS, Alice M. Gundersen has been a resident of the
City of Livonia for 20 years, and from 1980 to 1986 she has served
as a member of the Livonia City Council , and
WHEREAS, during her tenure on the Council she has served
as Chairperson of the Computer Committee, Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee, and the Livonia City Council/Schools Liaison Committee
and served as a member of the Legislative Committee, Capital
Improvement Committee, Finance and Insurance Committee, and as
a SEMCOG Delegate and Alternate Delegate; and
WHEREAS, she has devoted great time and effort to the
business and culture of our community as a member of the Friends
of the Barn, Friends of the Library, Madonna College Development
Fund, Livonia Heart Fund, the League of Women Voters, Livonia Chamber
of Commerce, National Association of Women Business Owners, National
Women's Political Caucus, Michigan Women's Political Caucus, and
the Women's Economic Club, and
WHEREAS, during the course of her public service and
participation in community affairs, she has given unstintingly
of herself to promote the welfare of the public and has exhibited
those qualities of dedication, loyalty and integrity which personify
an effective public servant,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to publicly
commend and congratulate ALICE M GUNDERSEN for her devoted service
to this City, to extend our best wishes for success in her future
endeavors, and to express the sincere hope that she will remain
in our midst for years to come as a friend and neighbor.
A communication from the Secretary of the Board of Education of the Livonia
Public Schools, dated December 3, 1985, re collection of school property taxes on a
twice a year basis was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Chairperson of the Local Officers Compensation
Commission, dated December 11 , 1985 re Determination of the Commission with respect
to Elected Officials Salaries along with the minutes of their meeting of December 9,
1985 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#1099-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated November 25, 1985, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 399-85 and
575-85, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street improvement
of Hubbard, Mayfield, Shadyside, Norfolk and Pembroke (N.W. 1/4,
Section 3), and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor
and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion
of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part,
if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number
of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands
which should be included in the proposed special assessment district,
and it appearing to the Council that all of such information,
estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations have been
properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under
date of November 25, 1985, and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday,
January 27, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for a public
hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement, which public
hearing shall be held before the Council in the Livonia City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section
Abr 3.08.070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication
of such hearing as is required by Section 3 08.070 of said Code.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1100-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated November 25, 1985, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 553-85, and
the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of
all property affected by the proposed street improvement of Alden
Village Subdivision, and such report having indicated the number
of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant,
and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and
to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation
as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may
be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
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special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that
all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with
the City Clerk under date of November 25, 1985, and that there
has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, January 27, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. as the date
and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for such proposed
improvement which public hearing shall be held before the Council
in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08.070 of said Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by
Section 3.08.070 of said Code.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1101-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution no. 990-85, adopted on November 7, 1985, and
in accordance with Section 3.08.140, street lights, of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of
Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under
date of December 9, 1985, an assessment roll dated November 25,
1985 for the installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights
on Davitt poles in Bicentennial Estates Subdivision No. 2, containing
the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively,
in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established
for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 990-85.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council ; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the
office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City
Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the
provisions of Section 3.08 110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, to wit that the assessment roll has been made and
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and
that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Monday, January
27, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll
at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard,
It is further resolved, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed
to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and
circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten
(10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Monday, January 27, 1986;
the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing
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Ims by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and
every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their
respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment
roll in the City Assessor's office.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1102-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution no. 991-85, adopted on November 7, 1985, and
in accordance with Section 3.08.140, street lights, of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of
Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under
date of December 9, 1985 an assessment roll dated November 25,
1985 for the installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium street
lighting on existing wood poles on Camden Avenue, north of Plymouth
Road in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 25 containing the special assessments
to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special
assessment district heretofore established for the construction
and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution No. 991-85.
lbw THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the
office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City
Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the
provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, to wit• that the assessment roll has been made and
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and
that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Monday, January
27, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll
at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed
to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and
circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Monday, January 27,
1986, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing
by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and
every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their
respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment
roll in the City Assessor' s office.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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lbw #1103-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
December 12, 1985 from Ronald Parz which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on
December 10, 1985 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
12-264-85 adopted on December 10, 1985 with regard to Petition
85-11-8-26 submitted by Ron Parz Associates requesting approval
of all plans in connection with a proposal to construct a shopping
center on the east side of Middlebelt between Terrence and Sunnydale
in Section 13, the Council does hereby designate Monday, January
27, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting a public
hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at
the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing,
as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official
newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
Irmo the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 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
ODINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition 85-7-1-20)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 .03 OF ARTICLE
lw. XI AND SECTION 16.11 OF ARTICLE XVI OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
85-7-6-3)
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im• A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective
on publication.
Councilwoman Gundersen took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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 84-11-1-34)
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
iimi RESOLVED, that this item be tabled to the next regular
meeting of the Council to be held January 15, 1986.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen, Feenstra, Ventura, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Council determines that a valid
withdrawal of a protest petition has been submitted in behalf of
Mr. Hugh Leavell and that the six vote rule would not be applicable
to this petition.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
iii, was
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0104-85 RESOLVED, that this item (Ordinance Amendment per Petition
84-11-1-34) be tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council ,
January 15, 1986.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Gundersen, Ventura, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution to table duly adopted.
Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 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 85-7-1-19)
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
Council Meeting.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#1105-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated December 11 , 1985 which
bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the Director
of Public Safety and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Artco Contracting Co. , Inc. ,
6966 Crooks Road, Suite 24, Troy, Michigan 48098, for the
construction of an addition to the Livonia Police Headquarters
Building for the price of $3,539,938.00 the same having been in
fact the lowest valid bid received with respect to this item,
further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $3,539,938 00 from the proceeds
of Building Authority Bonds which were sold for this project, subject
to the approval of the City's Building Authority.
imA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11106-85 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Peter A. Basile, dated October 14, 1985, which submits an application
proposing the establishment of an industrial development district;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended,
this Council has authority to establish "industrial development
districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 3.4 acres lying in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 26, as more particularly described in the above
which is hereby incorporated by reference, which is hereafter
referred to as "proposed Industrial Development District No. 31 ;"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as follows:
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real property
within the boundaries of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 31 .
2. This City Council sets Monday, January 27, 1986 at 8:00
111. P.M. as the date for the holding of a public hearing on
the question of whether this City Council should establish
the Industrial Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above,
so that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia
shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question
of establishing the Industrial Development District described
above.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
11107-85 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated October 14, 1985 on all matters required
by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and a first public hearing having been held thereon on December
16, 1985, after due notice as required by Section 3.08.070 of said
Code, and after careful consideration having been given to all
such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080
of said Code:
im. (1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting of
placing approximately 4" of asphalt over existing roadway
(Alternate IV) on Lathers Avenue, North of Seven Mile
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1 , T.1S. , R.9E. , City
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of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said
statement; and to defray the cost of such improvement
by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to
be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated October 14, 1985,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $50,570.47,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be
paid for in part by special assessments on the property
benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in
proportions hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
15% of paving $4,998.07) and 100% of drainage ($17,250)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 85% of paving ($28,322.40)
shall be borne and paid by special assessments on all
lands and premises in the special assessment district
as herein established in proportion to the benefits to
be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows:
A special assessment district in the S.E. 1/4 of Section
1 , T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the following property.
Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. BB5a1 , BB6al , BB6a2, BB7a,
BB8a, BB9a, BB10a, BB11a, BB12al , 6612a2, BB13al , 6B13a2,
6614a, 6615a, 6B16a, 6617a; BB18a, BB19a, BB20a, 6B21a,
6622a; BB 23a and 6624al , 6625a
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the Council
and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such
relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against
all lands in the special assessment district as the special
benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter upon such
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Imo roll the amount which has been assessed to the City at
large, all in accordance with the determination of the
City Council ; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed
to present the same to the City Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS• None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#1108-85 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated October 14, 1985 on all matters required
by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and a first public hearing having been held thereon on December
16, 1985, after due notice as required by Section 3.08.070 of said
Code, and after careful consideration having been given to all
such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080
of said Code.
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting of
placing approximately 4" of asphalt over the existing
roadway (Alternate IV) on Grantland Avenue, West of
Newburgh in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, T.1S. R.9E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described
in said statement, and to defray the cost of such
improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived
or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated October 14, 1985,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $56,431 .91 ,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be
ift. paid for in part by special assessments on the property
benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in
proportions hereafter established;
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iirs (6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
15% of paving ($8,464.79) and that the balance of said
cost and expense of said public improvement amounting
to 85% of paving ($47,967.12) shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in
proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten annual installments together with
interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows.
A special assessment district in the S.E. 1/4 of Section
30, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the following property:
Lots 4 through 7, both inclusive, and lots 9 through
42, both inclusive of Newburgh Estates Subdivision.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
imp a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the Council
and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such
relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against
all lands in the special assessment district as the special
benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter upon such
roll the amount which has been assessed to the City at
large, all in accordance with the determination of the
City Council ; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed
to present the same to the City Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
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#1109-85 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated October 14, 1985 on all matters required
by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and a first public hearing having been held thereon on December
16, 1985, after due notice as required by Section 3 08.070 of said
Code, and after careful consideration having been given to all
such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080
of said Code:
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects:
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting of
placing approximately 4" of asphalt over the existing
roadway on Bassett Drive, North of Ann Arbor Trail in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31 , T.1S. , R.9E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said
statement; and to defray the cost of such improvement
by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to
be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated October 14, 1985,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $27,161 .51 ,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be
paid for in part by special assessments on the property
benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in
proportions hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
15% of paving ($4,074 23) and that the balance of said
cost and expense of said public improvement amounting
to 85% of paving ($23,087.28) shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in
proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows•
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A special assessment district in the N.W. 1/4 of Section
ihmo 31 , T. 1 S. , R.9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the following property:
Lots 1 through 16 of Bassett Farm Subdivision.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the Council
and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such
relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against
all lands in the special assessment district as the special
benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter upon such
roll the amount which has been assessed to the City at
large, all in accordance with the determination of the
City Council ; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed
to present the same to the City Council .
ism A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#1110-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated November 21 , 1985,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for athletic equipment
for 1986, as set forth in a list and tabulation attached to the
aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby determine to accept
the bids as recommended in the aforesaid list for a total price
of $7,212 02 for the quantities, items, bidders, brands and prices
indicated, the same having been in fact the lowest bids received
for these items which meet specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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110 On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#1111-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated November 19, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Safety,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Roy V. Jaber, 20135 Antago, Livonia, Michigan 48152
for the purchase of three (3) Fire Department vehicles, as detailed
in the aforesaid communication, in the amount of $735, the same
having been in fact the highest and only offer to purchase received
with respect to this item, and the Director of Finance is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution:
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
ims was
#1112-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 6, 1985 which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Caverly Construction, Inc. , 4915 Inkster Road,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013, for the Phase I Construction
Contract Clearing and Grubbing of the Whispering Willows South
Golf Course for the estimated total cost of $219,950, based upon
the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved, and subject
to a final contract based upon actual units completed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted, said estimated costs and unit prices
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; further,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $219,950 from the proceeds of Building
Authority Bonds which were sold for this project, subject to approval
by the City's Building Authority, and the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as completed,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
libe A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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Imw AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#1113-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 6, 1985, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by
the Planning Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor
Protem, wherein it is recommended that the contract previously
authorized in Council Resolution 642-84, adopted on July 24, 1984,
in the amount of $287,918.80 between the City of Livonia and the
Polsinelli Construction Company for the construction of the Golden
Ridge Storm Drainage Project be adjusted so as to provide an increase
in the amount of $19,318.46, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize the said contract adjustment in the manner and form herein
recommended, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an additional $19,318.46
from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1114-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Treasurer of the Sheffield Homeowners Association dated October
5, 1985, wherein a request is submitted for the installation of
a sidewalk on the East side of Wayne Road, just South of Seven
Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering
Division for its report and recommendation
Councilman Feenstra made the following motion
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution by amended to
include the installation of sidewalks on all of Wayne Road from
Six Mile to Seven Mile Road.
The motion failed for lack of support
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A roll call vote was taken on the original motion with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution to refer duly adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1115-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Michael
A. Boggio, Associates Architects, received by the office of the
City Clerk on November 21 , 1985, wherein a request is made for
the vacating of the Phillips Road right-of-way, East of Haggerty
Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads, 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.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
Lunanimously adopted, it was
#1116-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
December 4, 1985, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance two grants of Easement, more particularly described
as.
(1 ) Grant of Easement dated November 25, 1985, executed by
Ralph Borin of Borin Investment Co. , a Michigan
Co-Partnership, for:
A 20 foot storm sewer easement being a part of the South
1/2 of Section 30, T.1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant
S 89°31 '40" East 831 .90 feet and S 00°07'00" West 1100.06
feet and S 74°19'20" East 295.84 feet and N 00°07'00"
East 62.28 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 30,
T. 1S. , R.9E. , and proceeding thence N 74°19'20" West
15.00 feet; thence N 00°07'00" East 20.74 feet; thence
S 74°19'20" East 15.00 feet, thence S 00°07 '00" West
20.74 feet to the point of beginning.
(2) Grant of Easement dated November 25, 1985, executed by
ift. Ralph Borin of Borin Investment Co. , a Michigan
Co-Partnership, for:
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A 20 foot storm sewer easement being part of the South
1/2 of Section 30, T.1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point distant
S 89°31 '40" East 831 .90 feet and S 00°07'00" West 1100.06
feet and S 74°19'20" East 295.84 feet and N 00°07'00"
East 62.28 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 30,
T.1S. , R.9E. , and proceeding thence N 00°07'00" East
20.76 feet; thence S 74°19'20" East 384.99 feet; thence
S 00°15'20" West 20.74 feet, thence N 74°19'20" West
384.94 feet to the point of beginning
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11117-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated December 3, 1985,
with respect to a request from Isam Kashat, aka Sam Kashat, for
a new SDM license to be located at 15375 Inkster, Livonia, Michigan
48154, 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 non-compliance 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1118-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated December 6, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby accept a cash donation in the amount of $850 from the Livonia
Busy G's Gift Shoppe, further, the Council does hereby increase
the Sundry Income Account #101-000-698 000.000 and the Community
Resources Account #101-891-931 .010.000 each in the amount of $850.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#1119-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so
as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1120-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated December 13, 1985
with respect to a request for a new SDM license by Home and Hospital ,
Inc. , a Michigan corporation, to be located at 33779 Five Mile,
Livonia, Michigan, 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 requiements
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 Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#1121-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated December 16,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 645-85 in
connection with a communication from the Planning Comi.ission dated
May 28, 1985 which sets forth its resolution 5-94-85 adopted on
May 21 , 1985 with regard to Petition 85-4-2-11 , submitted by Levan
Party Store, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to utilize an
SDD License within an existing party store located on the south
side of Plymouth Road between Yale and Levan Roads in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 32, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
July 15, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 496-85, the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and said Petition 85-4-2-11 is hereby approved and granted subject
to the following conditions
1 . Any change with regard to the site signage (free standing
or wall signs) shall first be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Comaission.
2 Any site or building changes with respect to the building
or property shall first be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission
3. Any and all window signs, i e. paper signs, shall be
prohibited
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
iftsRESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Board of Trustees of the Livonia Employees Retirement System
dated December 18, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
a proposed amendment to the Retirement Plan Ordinance which would
permit the Board of Trustees to designate the custodian of the
funds of the retirement system, and having also considered a copy
of a communication dated December 18, 1985 addressed to the City
Treasurer from the Presidents of the Livonia Fire Fighters Union,
Lieutenants and Sergeants Association, Supervisory Chapter 1917,
Union Local 192 and the Livonia Police Officers Association, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation.
The foregoing resolution was thereafter withdrawn.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130 OF TITLE
2, CHAPTER 96 (RETIREMENT PLAN) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular Council
Meeting.
Councilman Ventura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective
on publication.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, this 1069th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:40 P.M. , December 18, 1985.
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R ert F. Nash, City Clerk
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L- NI
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SEVENTIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 6, 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 approximately 7:35 P.M. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present: Robert R. Bishop, Joan McCotter, Fernon
P. Feenstra, Robert E. McCann, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Ron Ochala. Absent:
None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry
Tatiglan, City Attorney; G. E. Slemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, Planning Director;
Russell A. Gronevelt, Director of Public Works; William Crayk, Chief of Police; Robert
L_ F. Biga, Labor Relations Director; Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources;
Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor; David Katz, Administrative Assistant
to the Mayor; Donald Vyhnalek, Planning Commission and Lowell Peterson of the Cable
Television Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,069th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held December 18, 1985,
are hereby approved.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Feenstra:
RESOLVED, that Robert R. Bishop be declared to be President
of the Council for the two year period commencing January 1 , 1986.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Bennett:
RESOLVED, that Gerald Taylor be declared to be President
of the Council for the two year period commencing January 1 , 1986.
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0 1 A roll call vote was taken on the resolution offered by Councilman Feenstra with the
16. following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
#2-86 RESOLVED, that Robert R. Bishop is hereby declared to be
President of the Council for the two (2) year period commencing
January 1, 1986.
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk, thereupon presented the gavel to the new
President, and Mr. Bishop presided over the balance of the meeting.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman McCann:
RESOLVED, that Gerald Taylor be declared to be Vice President
of the Council for the two year period commencing January 1 , 1986.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution offered by Councilman McCann with the
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following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
83-86 RESOLVED, that Gerald Taylor is hereby declared to be Vice
President of the Council for the two (2) year period commencing
January 1, 1986.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#4-86 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 2.96.090 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, Councilman Fernon P. Feenstra
is hereby appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Employees
Retirement System.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
ibik_,
',_.adopted, it was
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15-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Clerk, dated January 3, 1986, which indicates that the City
Clerk did reappoint Patricia L. Miencier. 9905 Berwick, Livonia,
Michigan, 48150, as Deputy City Clerk, effective January 1 , 1986,
to serve at the pleasure of the City Clerk. the Council does hereby
determine to confirm the said appointment.
By Councilman Feenstra. seconded by Councilman Taylor. and unanimously
adopted, it was
16-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Treasurer, dated January 2, 1986, which indicates that the
City Treasurer did reappoint Mrs. Rose Yoshikawa, 9875 Hillcrest,
Livonia, Michigan, 48150, as Deputy City Treasurer, effective
January 1 , 1986, to serve at the pleasure of the City Treasurer,
the Council does hereby determine to confirm the said appointment.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted,
this 1070th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned
at 7:46 P.M. , January 6, 1986.
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0 ER F. N SH, CITY CLERK