HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-11-07 22061
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SIXTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
lift OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 7, 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 8:00 P.M. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Robert R. Bishop, Peter A. Ventura, Robert
E. McCann, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor and Robert D Bennett.
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; Russell A. Gronevelt,
Director of Public Works, Edith Davis, Personnel Director; William Crayk, Chief of
ImoPolice; Robert F. Biga, Labor Relations Director; Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community
Resources; Ron Mardiros, City Assessor, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation; Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Jeanne Treff, Supervisor
of Cable Television; and Lowell Peterson of the Cable TV Commission
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#958-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,065th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October 23, 1985,
are hereby approved.
A communication from the Engineer of Maintenance, Wayne County Office of
Public Services, dated October 4, 1985 re CR 549-85, Installation of a Left-Hand Turn
Signal at the Intersection of Six Mile and Farmington Roads was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
impA communication from the Director of Finance, dated October 24, 1985,
forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
September 30, 1985 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Bennett and seconded
by Councilman Taylor.
#959-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated October 21 ,
1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the sale and accept the bid offer of the following high
bidders for the purchase of City vehicles and in the amounts
indicated below:
Vehicle No. 202 - $ 101 00 - Richard Rowe
12108 Cardwell
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Vehicle No. 530 - $1 ,260.00 - Sherry Moore
P.0 Box 333
Milford, Michigan 48042
Vehicle No. 531 - $1 ,301 .29 - Billy Briggs
29060 Olson
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Vehicle No 532 - $1 ,211 .00 - George Kudua
16017 Harrison
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Vehicle No 534 - $1 ,250.00 - Jeffrey Moore
777 Martindale
Milford, Michigan 48042
Vehicle No. 538 - $1 ,305 00 - George Kudua
16017 Harrison
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Vehicle No. 539 - $1 ,252.00 - Gary Valuet
15140 Adams Court
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Further, that in the event the aforesaid high bidder (s) does
not want the vehicle, the Division is hereby authorized to sell
the same to the next high bidder
#960-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Bell Women's Club dated October 24, 1985, with regard
to their application for a special bingo license from the State
of Michigan for an affair to be conducted on November 14, 1985,
the Council takes this means to indicate that the said organization
110 is a licensed non-profit organization in the City of Livonia,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Bureau of State Lottery, Charitable
Gaming Division, Box 30023, 6545 Mercantile Way, Lansing, Michigan
48909, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
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#961-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated September 27, 1985, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated October 8, 1985,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from Cheers
Enterprises, Inc. for a new entertainment permit to be held in
conjunction with 1985 Class C & SDM licensed business located
at 14950 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#962-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Acting Chief of Police dated October 8, 1985, which bears
the signatures of the Director of Public Safety and the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $4,000 from Account
#702-000-285-210-000 (Adjudicated Forfeited Monies) to Account
#101-329-756-000-000 (Miscellaneous) which money will be used
in connection with drug investigations
#963-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comiunication from
the Personnel Director dated October 11 , 1985, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved for submission
by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Board
of Trustees on October 11 , 1985, wherein a request is submitted
for an additional appropriation in the amount of $7,100 which
has been necessitated as a result of billings received for actuarial
studies, supplemental actuarial report and pending medical
examinations, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $7,100
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to
the Retirement Board of Trustees Professional Services Account
#101-246-813.000 000 for this purpose
#964-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission dated
September 25, 1985, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the following Silver Village Budget Transfers
for fiscal year 1984-85.
Revenue Account Amount Increased Amount Decreased
296-831-960-010-000 $ 140.00
Education & Training
296-831-938-000- 000
Ground Maintenance 1 ,500.00
296-831-730-000-000 180.00
Postage
lio296-831-818-020-000 1 ,200 00
Contractual Services
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296-831-933-000-000 650.00
Equipment Maintenance
296-831-921-000-000
Electric $ 500.00
296-831-927-000-000
Water 3,170.00
Totals $3,670 00 $3,670.00
#965-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Director of Community Resources dated
October 3, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance, approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
addendum to the Agreement for the Distribution of USDA Surplus
Commodity Products for the Residents of the County of Wayne only,
excluding City of Detroit, and which would extend the grant
agreement through September 30, 1986, the Council does hereby
request and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
said agreement between the City and Wayne-Metropolitan Community
Services Agency in the manner and form herein submitted
#966-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated October 9, 1985, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the following changes in
the 1984-85 Engineering and Building Department Budget
(1 ) Increase in Salaries & Wages-Overtime $12,000
(Account #101-441-709 000.000)
(2) Increase in Office Supplies
(Account #101-441-728.000.000) 1 ,000
(3) Increase in Tools & Supplies 500
(Account #101-441-766 000.000)
(4) Increase in Printing
(Account #101-441-904.000.000) 1 ,700
(5) Increase in Capital Outlay
(Account #101-441-987.000.000) 800
Total Expense Increase $16,000
irom
(6) Increase Building Permit
(Revenue Account #101-000.504.000 000) $16,000
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#967-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Joseph
J. Larabell dated October 22, 1985, wherein a proposal is submitted
to make available to City residents the option of having a separate
water meter installed for outside water taps, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Water and Sewer Board for its report
and recommendation
#968-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated October 14, 1985, with regard to the
procedure used to determine necessity for more than one alternate
type of road improvement in connection with special assessment
paving projects, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Streets, Roads & Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
#969-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Security and Safety for Hygrade Food Products
Corporation, 38200 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, wherein
a request is submitted for the installation of a street light
for illumination purposes at the intersection of Plymouth Road
and Bellamy Drive, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation.
#970-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Engineering Division submit its report and recommendation on the
present status of future lighting for illumination purposes on
Plymouth Road between Inkster Road and Eckles Road
#971-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated October 7, 1985, which is approved for
submission by the Mayor with regard to traffic signal modernization
at the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Middlebelt
and the Ford Motor Gate 2/Cadillac Driveways, the Council does
hereby agree to and approve of the City of Livonia assuming 50%
of the maintenance, energy and line rental costs based upon the
understanding that the Buick-Olds-Cadillac Livonia Engine Plant
has agreed to pay for the signal modification work, the cost of
which is estimated at $15,600, 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 this regard,
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 Road Commission.
#972-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 15, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Kenneth Allen, 19836
Louise, Livonia, Michigan, and in accordance with the provisions
of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance
iis No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council
does hereby find that the proposed division and combination of
Tax Item Nos• 46 008 01 0466 002 (02c466b), and 46 008 01 0467
000 (02c467) would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of
the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing
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and combining the same into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows:
Lot 467, except the North 13 ft. , Supervisor's Livonia Plat No.
8 of the N 1/2 of the S.E 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in L. 66,
P. 59 of Plats, W.C.R. (Now City of Livonia) .
South 1/2 of Lot 466 and the North 13 ft. of Lot 467 ; Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 8 of the N 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 2,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, as
recorded in Liber 66, P. 59 of Plats, W.C.R (Now City of Livonia)
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
1973-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter
submit its report and recommendation with regard to the proposed
vacating of Melvin, between Bretton Road and Fairfax Avenue.
#974-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 21 , 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Larry and Ellen Ring,
31007 Munger, Livonia, Michigan 48154, 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. 46 054 01 0039 003 (14c39a1 ) would not be contrary
to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does,
accordingly, approve of dividing the same into two (2) parcels,
the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
The East 90 feet as measured along the front and rear lines of
the North 503 77 feet of Lot 39 except the North 30 feet thereof
BELL CREEK ESTATES part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 14, T.1S. ,
R 9E. , Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in
Liber 67, on Page 33 of Plats, W.C.R.
The North 503.77 feet of Lo 39 except the North 30 feet thereof
and also except the East 90 feet as measured along the front and
rear lines thereof BELL CREEK ESTATES part of the N.W. 1/4 of
Section 14, T.1S. , R.9E. , Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 67, on Page 33 of Plats, W C.R
Containing 1 .18 Acres more or less.
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.
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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.
#978-85 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs
to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and to
revitalize the City's economy, and to assist industrial and
commercial enterprises, and to encourage the location, expansion
or retention of industrial and commercial enterprises to provide
needed services and facilities to the City and its residents and
to retain employment opportunities in the City, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") ,
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 of
the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act 338") , and
the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, has prepared and
submitted a project plan (the "Project Plan") involving a commercial
project to be undertaken on behalf of Laurel Commons Associates
(the "Project"), and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold
a public hearing concerning the Project, the Project Plan and
the bonds proposed therein to be issued by the Corporation (the
"Bonds") , prior to taking legislative action relating to it,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1 . Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council shall
meet on December 2, 1985, at 7.00 o'clock p.m. , at which time
it shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation's submission
of the Project Plan and the issuance by the Corporation of the
Bonds.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice
of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice thereof in LIVONIA
OBSERVER, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, (2)
posting in at least ten (10) conspicuous and public places in
the project district area, and (3) mailing to the last known
owner of each parcel of real property in the project district
area at the last known address of the owner as shown by the tax
assessment records, which notices shall be published and given
at least fourteen (14) full days prior to the date set for said
hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following
form
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OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR LAUREL COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia has submitted a project plan
to the City Council for its approval .
Said project plan deals with the construction and equipping
of a 38,600 square foot shopping center, the landscaping and parking
area therefore, to be owned and used by Laurel Commons Associates,
and to be located on a project area of site described as follows
3.7 acres of land located North on Six Mile Road East
of Newburgh Road, in the City of Livonia
Said project plan details all information required by law relative
to said project and its impact on the community. No persons will
be displaced from the project area as a result of this project.
Said project plan also proposes the issuance of revenue bonds
by said Economic Development Corporation in a maximum principal
amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to assist in the financing of
said project.
The City Council will meet at 7 00 o'clock p.m. , Eastern
Standard Time, the 2nd day of December, 1985, at the City Hall
located at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will
conduct a public hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability of the
City Council approving, modifying or rejecting by resolution said
project plan and the issuance of bonds as proposed therein.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections
10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended.
The project plan and relevant maps or plats are available for
inspection at the City Clerk's office
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered
an opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council
concerning said project, said project plan, and the bonds proposed
ihu to be issued. Written comments may also be submitted to the City
Clerk prior to said hearing.
City Clerk
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4. The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form
of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate notice
to the citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform them
of the intention of the Council to hold a public hearing and the
purpose of the public hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same
hereby are rescinded
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#979-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 21 ,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 600-85 in
lim connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated May 14, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 5-85-85 adopted
on may 7, 1985, with regard to Petition 85-1-1-2, as amended,
submitted by Robert German for a change of zoning on property
located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Doris Avenue
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUF to R-4, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
June 24, 1985, the Council does hereby determine to leave this
item in the Committee of the Whole for a subsequent report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen.
NAYS• Bennett, Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
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#980-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 30,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 899-85 in
connection with a communication from the Mayor dated September
18, 1985, to which is attached a list of items of non-compliance
and/or non-fulfillment by Metrovision of Livonia with respect
to the Livonia Cable Television Franchise Agreement, and having
also considered a communication from the Mayor dated September
2, 1985 which recommends the employment of an outside consultant
to evaluate franchise compliance, the Council does hereby authorize
Professor Thomas Muth of the Telecommunications Department of
Michigan State University to perform a preliminary investigation
in the alleged non-compliance of the City's Cable TV Franchise
Ordinance by Metrovision of Livonia and further does hereby
authorize the payment to Dr Muth of an honorarium of $250 for
this service and appropriate said sum from the Cable funds
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
Lthe following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 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 85-3-1-10)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra, Taylor
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
Councilman Feenstra left the podium at 8 12 P.M.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19 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 85-6-1-16)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication
Councilman Feenstra returned to the podium at 8 13 P.M
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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 85-6-1-17)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: Bennett.
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
#981-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation dated October 16, 1985, which bears the signature
ihme of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, 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 eight (8) 100-watt high
pressure sodium lights on ornamental poles with underground wiring,
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to be located at the City's Jaycee Park in the City of Livonia,
Michigan, it being the determination of the Council that such lighting
is required in order to protect the public safety of the residents
of the community.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#982-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Mayor dated October 10, 1985, wherein he has requested that Council
Resolution 400-84 be revised so as to allow the organizers of the
Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Day activities to conduct these
events on Saturday or Sunday in lieu of Monday, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#983-85 RESOLVED, that Gerald Gottlieb, P.0 Box 273, Franklin,
MI 48025, as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve
the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision: Sheffield
Estates Subdivision No. 2, N W. 1/4 of Section 9, the said proposed
preliminary plat being dated May 24, 1979, and it further appearing
that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the
City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing
on September 24, 1985, and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been examined and approved by the Department
of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department
dated October 4, 1985, therefore, the City Council does hereby approve
of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions•
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the
provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the
Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16, Chapters 16.04 through
16.24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Subdivision
Regulations of the Planning Commission, the regulations and
specifications of the Department of Public Works and the Development
Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such department,
all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished
and completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective
date of this resolution, failing this, the approval contained herein
shall be considered null , void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
lbw of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided
in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended, (3) That
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lowthe installation of all such improvements shall be subject at all
times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the
Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed
until there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided
in Section 16.24 370 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance,
as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time
and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent
required by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved
development plans,
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance
with existing Subdivision Regulations,
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, the City Council shall approve final plats of the
aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity
with the proposed plat as approved herein, and provided there has
been compliance with all other requirements of State Statute, the
Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance and this
resolution,
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor
may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified
check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial
assurance in such form as may be approved by the Department of Law
guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such improvements
utilities and grading by the proprietor within the prescribed period,
that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial
assurances the same shall be in the following amounts.
A General Improvement Bond $166,000.00, of which at least
$10,000 shall be in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond 9,000.00 of which at least
$1 ,000 shall be in cash.
C. Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond 2,000.00 (All cash. )
D. Monuments and Lot Markers 390.00 (All cash. )
and require cash payments in the total amount of $7,572.50.
(8) That Curtis Avenue will be improved with a 24' wide asphalt
pavement with concrete curb and gutter (North side only). In
addition, distribution lines for telephone and electric services
are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision
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imp On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#984-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated October 11 , 1985, which transmits
its resolution 10-226-85 with regard to a letter dated October 4,
1985 from William P. Lindhout Associates, requesting approval of
a revised site and building plan indicating a revised carport
enclosure on an existing building located on the north side of Six
Mile Road, east of Newburgh Road, in Section 8, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the revised site and building plan is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the same condition set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#985-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated October 14, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 10-224-85, adopted on October 8, 1985, with regard
to Sign Permit Application #2168, submitted by Burns Sign Co. , for
Drugland, requesting approval to erect one wall sign on a building
iim located at 18975 Middlebelt Road, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Sign Permit
Application #2168 is hereby denied for the following reasons:
1 . The petitioner has failed to demonstrate a need for additional
commercial advertising for the subject business,
2. The proposed sign size exceeds reasonable requirements for
additional commercial advertising, and
3. The proposed sign is not in keeping with the design goals
desired for the Livonia Mall Vicinity Control area.
Councilman Bennett moved that the item regarding Sign Permit Application #2168
be referred to the Committee of the Whole and this motion failed for lack of support.
A roll call vote was then taken on the original motion to deny with the following result.
AYES Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS. None.
im. The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
imp
unanimously adopted, it was
#986-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated October 11 , 1985, which transmits
its resolution 10-221-85 adopted on October 8, 1985, with regard
to Petition 85-9-2-34, submitted by Indulis Liepins-Wah Yee
Associates, requesting waiver use approval to construct a retail
sales building on the north side of Plymouth Road, between Middlebelt
and Sears, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 85-9-2-34 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of
the Planning Commission (and the understanding that the approval
herein does not include any signage)
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#987-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated October 14, 1985,
approved by the Director of Finance and the City Assessor, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 738-85, with regard to the proposed disposition of certain
City-owned property located at 31736 West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#988-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Clerk dated October 30, 1985, wherein a request is submitted
for additional funds for the postage account due to the anticipated
mailing of tax bills, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum
of $10,000 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred
to the Postage Account #101-263-730 000 000 for this purpose
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#989-85 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement received by the office of the City Clerk
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on September 3, 1985 on all matters required by Section 3.08 060
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public
imo hearing having been held thereon on October 21 , 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 on existing roadway (Alternate
IV) on Fairlane, Five Mile to Lyndon, in the N.W. 1/4
of Section 21 , 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 September 3, 1985,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $68,857.76,
(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 ($9,811 .16) and 100% of drainage ($3,450)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 85% of paving ($55,596.60)
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.
Lots 3 through 25, both inclusive, of Orr Subdivision,
Lots 43 through 49, both inclusive, of Wildwood Subdivision
and Bureau of Taxation Parcel 21Llalala, 21L1a1a2aLla2alal ,
21 L1 ala2bLla2ala2, 21LlalbLla2a2, 21L1blb,Llb2al , 21Lb2a2,
21L1b2b, 21Lclala; 21Lcla2a, 21L1cla2b,L1cla3:21L1cla4
and 21L1c2.
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(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 .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#990-85 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated August 1 , 1985 on all matters required
by Sections 3.08.060 and 3.08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on October 21 , 1985, after due notice as required by Section 3.08.070
of said Code, and careful consideration having been given to all
such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080
of said Code:
1 . accept and approve said statement in all respects,
2. determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on
davitt ornamental poles with underground wiring in
Bicentennial Estates Subdivision No. 2, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement,
and 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 the improvement
as set forth in said statement dated August 1 , 1985,
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4 determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid
by special assessment upon the property especially benefited;
5. determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement,
6 designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied
as follows:
Lots 111 through 135, both inclusive, Bicentennial Estates
Subdivision No. 2, as recorded in Wayne County Records,
said subdivision being part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 4,
T. 1S. , R. 9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
7. direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council 's determination on said
statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated August
1 , 1985, and
8. that upon completion of said roll , the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions
of Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and file the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council prior
to the holding of the second public hearing thereon pursuant
to Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1991-85 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated July 31 , 1985 on all matters required
by Sections 3.08.060 and 3.08.140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on October 21 , 1985, after due notice as required by Section 3.08.070
of said Code, and careful consideration having been given to all
such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080
of said Code
1 . accept and approve said statement in all respects,
2 determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100-watt high pressure sodium street lights
on existing wood poles on Camden Avenue, North of Plymouth
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, T.1 .S. , R.9E. ,
iftw City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in
said statement and defray the cost of such improvement
by special assessment upon the property especially benefited
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in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived,
3. approve the plans and specifications for the improvement
as set forth in said statement dated July 31 , 1985,
4. determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid
by special assessment upon the property especially benefited;
5. determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement,
6. designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied
as follows
All of the South 2362 0 feet of the West 440 feet of the
East 1/2 of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 25, T 1 S. , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the West
60 feet of the South 322 feet thereof, also except the East
150 feet of the South 322 feet thereof.
7. direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council 's determination on said
statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated July 31 ,
1985; and
Lis 8. that upon completion of said roll , the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions
of Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and file the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council prior
to the holding of the second public hearing thereon pursuant
to Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
#992-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated September 9, 1985 which sets forth
its resolution 8-185-85 adopted on August 27, 1985, with regard
to Petition 85-7-1-19 submitted by the City Planning Commission
for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of
Five Mile Road between Inkster Road and Harrison in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 13 from C-1 and P to P.S. , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October
21 , 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 804-85, the Council does
hereby concur in part and reject in part, and the said Petition
85-7-1-19 is hereby approved and granted except with respect to
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the following lots wherein the Council does hereby deny this petition
West side of Foch Avenue (Lots 35b, 36b1b2 and 37b) and East side
of Foch Avenue (Lots 38ab1 , 29ab1 and P2a1P2b1 ), and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and
to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
RESOLVED that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated September 9, 1985 which sets forth
its resolution 8-185-85 adopted on August 27, 1985, with regard
to Petition 85-7-1-19 submitted by the City Planning Commission
for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of
Five Mile Road between Inkster Road and Harrison in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 13 from C-1 and P to P. S. , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October
21 , 1985, pursuant to Council resolution 804-85, the Council does
hereby substitute Resolution A which would approve this Petition
as recommended by the City Planning Commission in lieu of the
foregoing resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following result
AYES. Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett
NAYS. Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop.
The President declared the substitute resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Gundersen, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ventura, Feenstra, Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#993-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated September 4, 1985 which sets forth
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its resolution 8-192-85 adopted on August 27, 1985 with regard to
Petition 85-7-6-3, submitted by the City Planning Commission on
its own motion to amend Sections 11 03 and 16.11 of Zoning Ordinance
543, relating to rustproofing businesses in C-2 and M-1 Zoning
Districts, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on October 21 , 1985, pursuant to Council
Resolution 804-85, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the said Petition
85-7-6-3 is hereby approved and granted, and the Department of Law
is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#994-85 WHEREAS, the City Council has received an application for
the transfer of an industrial facilities exemption certificate to
Vispac , Inc , from Action Distributing Company, Inc. , covering
industrial facilities located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District #4, and
WHEREAS, the Council did previously in Council Resolution 78-79,
adopted on January 24, 1979, approve an industrial facilities
exemption certificate for Action Distributing Company, Inc. , for
a period of eight years, and
WHEREAS, Vispac, Inc. , has requested in addition to the transfer
of the said industrial facilities exemption certificate an extension
of the approval of the said industrial facilities exemption
certificate for an additional four years
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Livonia as follows.
1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Vispac, Inc , finds and
determines
a. That the approval of the transfer of this industrial
facilities exemption certificate shall not have
the effect of substantially impeding the operation
of the local governmental unit or impairing the
financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies
an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental
unit in which the facility is to be located, and
b. the application has fully complied with the requirements
of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A 1974, as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the above transfer
160, of industrial facilities exemption certificate from Vispac,
Inc. , covering industrial facilities to be located within
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the City of Livonia Industrial Development District #4 for
four additional years which shall commence upnn the expiration
of the eight year period previously approved in Council
LResolution 78-79.
3. Council Resolution 78-79, adopted on January 24, 1979 is
hereby amended and revised to the extent necessary to be
consistent with the action taken herein.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#995-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated September 17, 1985 which sets forth
its resolution 8-186-85 adopted on August 27, 1985, with regard
to Petition 85-7-1-20, submitted by the City Planning Commission
for a change of zoning on property located on the east side of
Beatrice Avenue, north of Schoolcraft in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
23 from C-1 to R-1 , and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on October 28, 1985, pursuant to Council
Resolution 857-85, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
85-7-1-20 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is
hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
16. furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such
map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#996-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated October 22, 1985, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 747-85, transmitting for Council acceptance a
warranty deed dated October 22, 1985, executed by Douglas J. Sund
and Peggy A. Sund, his wife, conveying to the City certain property
described as follows:
The South 43 feet of the following parcel of land. The West
liw 138.50 feetof the East 573 feet of the South 300 feet of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 1 South, Range 9 East.
(Curtis Avenue right-of-way - Parcel 10U2a1 )
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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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1997-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
October 21 , 1985, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as
Grant of Easement dated October 16, 1985, executed by Robert M.
Feinberg, Vice President of Woods Condominium Association, a Michigan
non-profit Corporation, for
A part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T 1S, R.9E, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
A twelve foot wide easement for water main, the centerline
of which is described as follows Commencing at the east
1/4 corner of said Section 7, thence S 89°58'20" W. 1496.44
feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 7 to
the POINT OF BEGINNING of the easement herein described, thence
N 00°01 '40" W. 29.00 feet to the end of said easement
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill
the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#998-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources dated October 22, 1985, which is
approved by the Director of Finance and the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the following cash donations
(1 ) James W. Park $ 475.00
21984 Wildwood
Dearborn, Mi 48128
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(2) Edwin B. Henson 55.00
12124 Boston Post Road
Livonia, Mi 48150
Iwo (3) William C. or William H. Peterson 500.00
30230 Oakview
Livonia, Mi 48154
(4) Livonia Wood Carvers 100.00
15218 Farmington Road
Livonia, MI 48154
(5) Livonia Sno Flakes - Robert Clark 40.00
8515 Norborne
Dearborn Hts. , MI 48127
(6) Gertrude R. Fuchs 16.00
9119 Melvin 15.00
Livonia, MI 48150 13.50
(7) Douglas A. Bush 32.40
34649 Sheridan 22.40
Westland, MI 48185 59.80
(8) Michigan Frontlash, Inc. 113.55
2550 W. Grand Blvd. 152.70
Detroit, Mi 48208
Total $1 ,595 35
and the Council does hereby revise Sundry Income Account
#101-000-698.000 and Community Resources Account #101-891-931 .010.000
be increased each in the amount of $1 ,595 35.
On motion of Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#999-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated October 28, 1985, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 254-85, transmitting for Council acceptance a
warranty deed dated October 16, 1985, executed by Ronald Parzuchowski ,
partner, Parz Associates, a Michigan co-partnership, conveying to
the City certain property described as follows
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as:
A part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; more
particularly described as commencing at the Northwest corner
of said Section 35, thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00
seconds East 286 34 feet, along the North line of said Section
35 and the centerline of Plymouth Road, to the point of
beginning; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes OC seconds East,
113.00 feet, along the North line of said Section 35 and the
centerline of said Plymouth Road; thence South OC degrees
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location and expansion of industrial and commercial enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
ism residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"),
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has
designated the hereinafter described project area for such a program
to this Council for its approval thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve
the appointment of two additional directors to the Board of Directors
of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 4(2) of
Act No. 338,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1 . This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation's designation of the project area described in Exhibit
A hereto attached. (Hercules Drawn Steel Corporation)
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district
area the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of the
Corporation to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section
4(2) of Act No. 338
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section
20 of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation of a project
citizens district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver
a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board
of the Corporation.
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the
same hereby are rescinded.
Exhibit A
Project Area
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All that certain piece of parcel of land situated and being in the
Iww City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State of Michigan, described
as follows:
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township 1 South, Range
9 East. Beginning at a point in the east and west 1/4 line in the
West 1/2 of said Section 30 distant South 89 degrees 31 minutes
40 seconds East 831 .90 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section
30, running thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds East,
on and along said East and West 1/4 line, a distance of 700.00 feet
to a point, said point being distant north 89 degrees 31 minutes
40 seconds West 1 ,043.15 feet from the center of said Section 30,
thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 20 seconds West, on and along
a line which is parallel with the north and south 1/4 line in the
South 1/2 of said Section 30, a distance of 593.00 feet to a point,
thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds West, on and along
a line parallel with said east and west 1/4 line, a distance of
698.56 feet to a point, thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes East
a distance of 593.01 feet to the place of beginning; containing
an area of 9.5195 acres, more or less.
Exhibit B
Project District Area
Le The project district area shall be coterminous with the land described
in Exhibit A attached hereto
Exhibit C
Additional Directors
The following individuals have been approved as the additional
directors for The Economic Development Corporation for the City
of Livonia to serve for the Hercules Drawn Steel Corporation project•
1 . Jane Gearan
35569 Industrial Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
2. James Cunningham
38200 Plymouth Road
Livonia, Michigan 48151
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
Illaw unanimously adopted, it was
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#1002-85 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to
ims alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and to revitalize
the City's economy, and to assist industrial and commercial
enterprises, and to encourage the location, expansion or retention
of industrial and commercial enterprises to provide needed services
and facilities to the City and its residents and to retain employment
opportunities in the City, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation");
and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Corporation in conformity
with Act 338 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act
338"), and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, will meet
at a time to be determined in order to consider a project plan (the
"Project Plan") and will submit the Project Plan to the Council
involving a light industrial project to be undertaken on behalf
of Hercules Drawn Steel Corporation (the "Project"), and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold a
public hearing concerning the Project, the Project Plan and the
bonds proposed therein to be issued by the Corporation (the "Bonds"),
prior to taking legislative action relating to it,
imp NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council shall
meet on December 2, 1985, at 7 00 o'clock p.m. , at which time it
shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation's submission of
the Project Plan and the issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed upon request of
the Corporation to give notice of such public hearing by (1 )
publishing a notice thereof in the Livonia Observer, a newspaper
of general circulation in the City, (2) posting in at least ten
(10) conspicuous and public places in the project district area,
and (3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel of real
property in the project district area at the last known address
of the owner as shown by the tax assessment records, which notices
shall be published and given at least fourteen (14) full days prior
to the date set for said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following
form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
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AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
L OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR HERCULES DRAWN STEEL CORPORATION PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation
of the City of Livonia has submitted a project plan to the City
Council for its approval .
Said project plan deals with the construction and equipping
of a 4,940 square foot addition to an existing office building,
and an additional 102,960 square feet of storage and shipping area
to be owned by and used by Hercules Drawn Steel Corporation, a
Michigan corporation and to be located on a project area or site
described as follows.
9.5195 acres of land located in the City of Livonia; part
of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township 1 South,
Range 9 East.
The street address of the facility is 38901 Amrhein Road.
Said project plan details all information required by law relative
to said project and its impact on the community. No persons will
be displaced from the project area as a result of this project.
Said project plan also proposes the issuance of revenue bonds by
said Economic Development Corporation in a maximum principal amount
not to exceed $2,150,000 to assist in the financing of said project.
The City Council will meet at 7:00 o'clock p.m. , Eastern Standard
Time, the 2nd day of December, 1985, at the City Hall located at
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a
public hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability of the City
Council approving, modifying or rejecting by resolution said project
plan and the issuance of bonds as proposed therein.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections
10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended.
The project plan and relevant maps or plats are available for
inspection at the City Clerk's office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered
an opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council concerning
said project, said project plan, and the bonds proposed to be issued.
Written comments may also be submitted to the City Clerk prior to
said hearing.
LCity Clerk
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4. The City Council does hereby determine that the foregoing
IL. form of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate
notice to the citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform
them of the intention of the Council to hold a public hearing and
the purpose of the public hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the
same hereby are rescinded.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1003-85 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and
retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to
strengthen and revitalize the City's economy and to encourage the
location and expansion of industrial and commercial enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
residents; and
WHEREAS,a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation");
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has
designated the hereinafter described project area for such a program
to this Council for its approval thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve
the appointment of two additional directors to the Board of Directors
of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 4(2) of
Act No. 338,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 . This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation's designation of the project area described in Exhibit
A hereto attached. (Artisan Mold Corporation)
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district
area the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
Lip3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of the
Corporation to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section
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4(2) of Act No. 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section
20 of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation of a project
citizens district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver
a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board
of the Corporation.
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the
same hereby are rescinded.
Project Area
Exhibit A
Part of Lots 4 and 5 "Trerice-Observer Project Subdivision" as
recorded in Liber 100, pgs. 47, 48 and 49 of Plats, Wayne County
Records, described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the North line of said Lot 5 located 86.09'
Westerly of the Northeast corner of said Lot 5; thence S. 02° 31 '
27" East 374.54' to North line of Industrial Road; thence S. 87°
28' 33" West 182.79' ; thence N. 01 ° 49' 08" West 374.62' to North
line of said Lot 4; thence N. 87° 29' 25" East 178.19' to the point
of beginning.
Exhibit B
Project District Area
The project district area shall be coterminous with the land described
in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Exhibit C
Additional Directors
The following individuals have been approved as the additional
directors for The Economic Development Corporation for the City
of Livonia to serve for the Artisan Mold Corporation project:
1 . Alex V. Fedrigo, Owner
Alex & Company
35950 Industrial Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
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2. Ray Nagle, President
iwi Nagle Paving Company
36780 Amrhein
Livonia, Michigan 48150
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1004-85 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and to revitalize
the City's economy, and to assist industrial and commercial
enterprises, and to encourage the location, expansion or retention
of industrial and commercial enterprises to provide needed services
and facilities to the City and its residents and to retain employment
opportunities in the City, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"),
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 of
the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), and the
iwg Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, has prepared and submitted
a project plan (the "Project Plan") involving an industrial project
to be undertaken on behalf of Artisan Mold Corporation (the
"Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold a
public hearing concerning the Project, the Project Plan and the
bonds proposed therein to be issued by the Corporation (the "Bonds"),
prior to taking legislative action relating to it,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1 . Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council shall
meet on December 2, 1985, at 7.00 o'clock p m. , at which time it
shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation's submission of
the Project Plan and the issuance by the Corporation of the bonds.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice
of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice thereof in the
Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City;
(2) posting in at least ten (10) conspicuous and public places in
the project district area, and (3) mailing to the last known owner
of each parcel of real property in the project district area at
the last known address of the owner as shown by the tax assessment
records, which notices shall be published and given at least fourteen
iww (14) full days prior to the date set for said hearing.
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3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following
form:
160 OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR ARTISAN MOLD CORPORATION PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation
of the City of Livonia has submitted a project plan to the City
Council for its approval .
Said project plan deals with the construction and equipping
of an approximate 20,000 square foot industrial and office facility
to be owned and used by Artisan Mold Corporation, and to be located
on a project area or site described as follows:
located on parts of Lots 4 and 5 "Trerice-Observer Project
Subdivision" as recorded in Liber 100, pgs. 47, 48 and
49 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
IwoThe street address of the facility is 36040 Industrial Road, Livonia,
Michigan
Said project plan details all information required by law relative
to said project and its impact on the community. No persons will
be displaced from the project area as a result of this project.
Said project plan also proposes the issuance of revenue bonds by
said Economic Development Corporation in a maximum principal amount
not to exceed $2,000,000 to assist in the financing of said project
The City Council will meet at 7:00 o'clock p.m. , Eastern Standard
Time, the 2nd day of December, 1985, at the City Hall located at
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a
public hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability of the City
Council approving, modifying or rejecting by resolution said project
plan and the issuance of bonds as proposed therein.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections
10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended.
The project plan and relevant maps or plats are available for
inspection at the City Clerk's office.
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All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered
lie an opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council concerning
said project, said project plan, and the bonds proposed to be issued.
Written comments may also be submitted to the City Clerk prior to
said hearing.
City Clerk
4. The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form
of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate notice
to the citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform them
of the intention of the Council to hold a public hearing and the
purpose of the public hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same
hereby are rescinded.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
Imo #1005-85 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 Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1006-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated October 3, 1985 and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated October
31 , 1985 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
the request from Bone Yard III, Inc. , for a transfer of ownership
of 1985 Class C licensed business from Betjo, Inc. for a business
located at 30843 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County,
provided, however, that this action DOES NOT INCLUDE APPROVAL OF
A DANCE PERMIT, 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 Councilman Feenstra, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
#1007-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Schostak
Brothers & Company, Inc. , dated November 5, 1985, to which is attached
a proposed Consent to Cancellation of Restrictive Covenants and
Agreement dated October 28, 1985, in connection with the Laurel
Park development located at the northwest corner of Six Mile and
Newburgh Roads, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said consent to cancellation
of restrictive covenants and agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11008-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November 7, 1985
and submitted pursuant to CR 939-85 in connection with a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated October 1 , 1985, which
transmits its resolution 9-220-85, adopted on September 24, 1985,
with regard to Petition 85-8-8-19, submitted by Michael Downes
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct multiple family dwellings on the northeast corner of Seven
Mile and Merriman Roads in Section 2, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 85-8-8-19 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission as well as the
following additional conditions
1 . that all siding shall be 100% cedar,
2. that all overhangs (roof soffits) shall be required all
around the proposed structure and shall have a minimum width
of 12",
3. that all roof profiles shall be of hip roof design,
4. that the proposed buildings shall be of three separate shades
of the same color brick,
5. that additional planting shall be required at the rear of
the property along the East boundary line and shall be
installed if deemed necessary in conjunction with approval
of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
larg #1009-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director, dated November 7, 1985, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission
on November 7, 1985, wherein the Commission recommends that the
Council concur in a proposed three year contract to be entered into
by and between the City of Livonia and the Police Officers Association
of Michigan in behalf of its affiliate the Livonia Police Officers
Association for the period December 1 , 1985 through November 30,
1988, and that the necessary amendment to the Retirement Plan
Ordinance, the Compensation Plan and changes in certain benefits
as required to effectuate this agreement be approved, the Council
does hereby determine to approve of and concur in the aforesaid
action; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix
their signatures to the aforesaid contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, this 1066th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. , November 7, 1985.
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