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Loy MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND EIGHTY—FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 23, 1986, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of the Council
at 8:05 p.m. Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the
following result: 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, George
Weible, Assistant City Attorney, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, Russell A. Gronevelt,
Director of Public Works, John Nagy, Planning Director, Ron Mardiros, City Assessor,
Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs,
Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Shirley Kostoff, Deputy City
Treasurer, Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director and Patricia Smith, Traffic Commission
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted*, it was
#702-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,083rd Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 9, 1986, are
hereby approved.
*Councilman Feenstra abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2 119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
At the direction of the Chair, Item No 11 re offer by Alan N. Mendelssohn, M.D ,
to purchase City-owned property was removed from the Consent Agenda.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#703-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
Lby Janice Schuelke, 31207 Kendall , Livonia, Michigan, which bears
the signatures of certain residents on Kendall , Sunset and
Bainbridge, requesting the installation of street lights for
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the Bai Lynn Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this
L item to the Engineering Department for its report and
recommendation.
1704-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition from certain
residents on Northland, St. Martins, Newburgh and Bethany dated
June 17, 1986 requesting a road improvement for Northland, St.
Martins and Bethany, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
#705-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Giuliano
Soave, 20764 Hugo, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, dated June
25, 1986, which submits an offer of R-O-W on the West side of
Gill Road, North of Seven Mile, in exchange for sewers and road
paving, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering
Department for its report and recommendation.
#706-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance dated June 30, 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which requests a budget adjustment which
is required to implement new agreements recently entered into
with the various police associations and other 1986 miscellaneous
adjustments authorized by council resolution, which adjustments
are set forth in the attached Schedule A, the Council does hereby
appropriate the sum of $447,882 to the various salary and benefit
accounts as outlined in the attached schedule, which sums are
Lto be transferred from the following General Fund Revenue Accounts
which are increased in the current budget as follows.
Account # Description Amount
101-000-402 Property Taxes $ 75,000
101-000-506 Heating Permits 20,000
101-000-519 Zoning Permits 22,000
101-000-568 Sales Tax 60,000
101-000-567 Income Tax 36,000
101-000-571 Intangibles & SBT 39,000
101-000-668 Franchise Fees 195,882
$447,882
#707-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated June 30, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which submits a proposed special
assessment district for the paving of Gill Road from Seven Mile
to Northland, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation.
A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated June 17,
ilwo 1986, re Proposed Installation of Traffic Signal - Gill/Eight Mile Rd. and Stop
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Signage on Gill between Seven & Eight Mile Rds. was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council .
A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated July 1,
1986, re Removal of "No Parking" Signage - North Side of Devon-Aire Woods Park on
Robert Drive was received and placed on file for the infornation of the Council .
#708-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated June 27, 1986, which indicates that Paragon
Properties Company, 29200 Southfield Road, Suite 215, Southfield,
Michigan 48076, proprietor of Belden Industrial Subdivision,
situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, has delivered final
true plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be
presented to Council for final approval , and the Council having
received a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
June 25, 1986, wherein said Commission approves the final plat
for the said subdivision in its resolution 6-166-86, adopted
on June 17, 1986, and the Council having corsidered a report
from the City Engineer dated June 17, 1986 recommending approval
of the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of
Lwhich was approved by the Council in its resolution 23-86 adopted
on January 15, 1986, said preliminary plat havin; been recommended
for approval by the City Planning Commission on February 13,
1985 in its resolution 81-85, now, therefore, the Council does
hereby determine to grant its approval to the firal plat of Belden
Industrial Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
28, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by
the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby required
to do all things necessary to obtain full corpliance with the
Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and
the ordinances of the City of Livonia, and further, the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
#709-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 24, 198f, which transmits
its resolution 6-160-86 adopted on June 17, 1986, wherein the
Commission did amend Part V of the Master Plan, the Master School
& Park Plan, so as to incorporate property located on the East
and West sides of Newburgh Road between Plymouth Road and Edward
Hines Drive in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, the Council does
hereby certify and acknowledge receipt of same.
#710-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 24, 198E, which transmits
its resolution 6-161-86 adopted on June 17, 1986, wherein the
Commission did amend Part I of the Master Plan, the Master
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Thoroughfare Plan, so as to delete that portion of Glendale Avenue
located North of Plymouth Road between Merriman and Hubbard Roads
in the North 1/2 of Section 27, the Council does hereby certify
and acknowledge receipt of same.
#711-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Livonia Historical Commission dated July
11, 1986, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
employment of Robert K Seymour, A I.A. , 9210 Lathers, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, to provide architectural services for the
restoration of the Clarenceville Cemetery fence for a sum not
to exceed $1,480, and the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute an architectural agreement for this purpose, subject
to approval as to form by the Department of Law
#712-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Livonia Historical Commission dated July
11, 1986, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
employment of Kirk & Koskela Architects, P.C. , 3205 David Stott
Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, to provide architectural
services in connection with the Hill House parlor porch and steps
at Greenmead for a sum not to exceed $500; and the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to execute an architectural agreement
for this purpose, subject to approval as to form by the Department
of Law.
1713-86 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 an
office facility to be undertaken on behalf of Charles Towne Offices
(the "Project") , and
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WHEREAS, this Council by resolution on May 7, 1986
certified approval of the Project Area designated by the
Corporation and established the Project District Area boundaries
for the Project (the "Resolution"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation on July 10, 1986 amended the
legal desciption of the Project Area (the "Amended Project Area"),
and
WHEREAS, the Council deems it advisable to certify
approval of the Amended Project Area and accordingly redesignate
the Project District Area, 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. The legal description attached hereto as Exhibit
A is hereby approved as the Amended Project Area
2. The Project District Area is hereby redesignated
to be coterminous with the Amended Project Area.
iim3. Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council shall
meet on August 20, 1986 at 7:00 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.
4. 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 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 notice shall be published and given
at least fourteen (14) full days prior to the date set for said
hearing.
5. 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
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR CHARLES TOWNE OFFICES PROJECT
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Imp 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 19,200 square foot one story office facility to be owned
and to be used by Charles Towne offices, a Michigan partnership
and to be located on a project area or site described as follows:
North 300 Feet of Lot 15 and Lot 16 of the Fairway
Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded
in Liber 70, Page 86 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
The street address of the facility is 34441 Eight Mile 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 $1,200,000 to assist in the
financing of said project.
impThe City Council will meet at 7.00 o'clock p.m. , Wednesday,
the 20th day of August, 1986, 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.
City Clerk
Imp 6. The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form
of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate
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Lnotice 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.
7. 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: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#714-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated July 1, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached an offer to Purchase Real
Estate dated June 25, 1986, from Alan N. Mendelssohn, M.D. , 26206
West Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 4E034, with regard
to certain City-owned property located on tr.e west side of
Newburgh, south of Amrhein Road, the Council does hereby determine
to reject this offer and to take no further aztion with regard
to same.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
1715-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated July 7, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 45E-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
February 27, 1986, which sets forth its resolution 2-36-86 adopted
on February 18, 1986, with regard to Petition 8E-1-1-1, submitted
by Westin Development Company for a change of zoning on property
located on the West side of Farmington Road, South of Eight Mile
Road in Section 4, from RUFA to P.S. , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April
30, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 298-86, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and said Petition 86-1-1-1 is hereby denied for the same reasons
as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
iwm A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS. Ochala, Taylor
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, it
was
iim
#716-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated July 7, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 619-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
May 22, 1986, which transmits its resolution 5-124-86 adopted
on May 13, 1986 with regard to Petition 86-4-2-15, submitted
by Knight Associates for Speedy Muffler King requesting waiver
use approval to locate a muffler shop on the Southwest corner
of Plymouth Road and Harrison in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
36, which property is zoned C-1, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 86-4-2-15 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission, as well
as the additional condition that the monument sign shall be not
more than 4'4" x 8' in size, and that the height of the sign
on the building shall be reduced from 5' to 3' .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS. Ochala, McCann, Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1717-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated July 7, 1986,
the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 919-84
so as to approve the revised site plan submitted in connection
with same, and which resolution shall read as follows:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated October 2, 1984, which transmits its
resolution 9-201-84 adopted on September 25, 1984 with regard
to Petition 84-9-2-30, submitted by T. Rogvoy Associates, Inc. ,
for Apostolic Christian Church requesting waiver use approval
to construct a nursing home and care facility for the aged on
property located on the south side of Wentworth Avenue, west
of Middlebelt in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, which property
is zoned P.S and RUF, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
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84-9-2-30 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 based upon a revised
site plan dated February 27, 1986, as well as the following added
conditions.
1. that there shall be additional landscape plantings
along the residential wings of the building, the
additional landscaping shall first be approved by
the City Planning Department, and
2. that any mechanical equipment placed on the roof of
the building shall be screened from view at the
ground line.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#718-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated July 14, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 621-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
Ihe May 27, 1986, which transmits its resolution 5-132-86 adopted
on May 13, 1986 with regard to Petition 86-3-8-17 submitted by
Joseph Savin requesting approval of all plans in connection with
a proposal to construct an apartment complex or the south side
of Plymouth Road, between Alois and Eckles, in Section 30, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby determine to return this
item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
Councilman McCann took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVON:A AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NC 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition 86-2-1-5,
rezoning from R-1 to C-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra , McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
LI, NAYS: None.
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The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
iwopublication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 47 OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE".
(Petition 86-2-6-1)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#719-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated May 29, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Rorald Meyers, 20409
Antago, 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 determine to deny the recuest for dividing
Tax Item No. 46 001 03 0060 000 (01060 61) into two (2) parcels
since the same would be in violation of the City's zoning ordinance
and law
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
1720-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated May 26, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Dennis Korby, 28911
imm St. Martins, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
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18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning
imp Ordinance, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division
of Tax Item No 46 003 01 0407 004 (01F407D) would not be contrary
to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does,
accordingly, approve of dividing the same into three (3) parcels,
the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
"PARCEL A"
THAT PART OF LOT 407 DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE N.E. CORNER
OF SAID LOT THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE E. LINE OF LOT 407 299. 12
FT. TO THE S.E. CORNER OF SAID LOT THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH
LINE OF LOT 407 98.98 FT. THENCE NORTH 176 0 FT. THENCE WEST
10.39 FT. THENCE NORTH 123.24 FT TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 407
TO A POINT 110.0 FT EAST OF THE N W CORNER THENCE ALONG SAID
LINE 110.00 FT. EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
"PARCEL B"
THE WEST 189 61 FT. OF THE NORTH 88.0 FT. OF THE SOUTH 176.0
FT. OF LOT 407 "SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT NO 7" AS RECORDED
IN LIBER 66, PAGE 58 OF PLATS WAYNE COUNTY, RECORDS. PART OF
THE WEST 1/2 OF THE S.W 1/4 OF SEC 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , CITY
OF LIVONIA, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN CONTAINING 0.5051 ACRES
AND SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS OF RECORDS.
"PARCEL C"
THE WEST 189.61 FT. OF THE SOUTH 88.0 FT. OF LOT 407, "SUPERVISOR'S
LIVONIA PLAT NO 7" AS RECORDED IN LIBER 66 PAGE 58 OF PLATS,
WAYNE COUNTY, RECORDS. PART OF THE W. 1/2 OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF
SEC. 1, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , CITY OF LIV WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
CONTAINING 0.5051 ACRES AND SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WEST 17 FT FOR A SANITARY SEWER.
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett.
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
imi On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
im• #721-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated May 26, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Dennis Korby, 28911
St. Martins, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for a proposed division
of Tax Item No. 46 003 01 0407 004 (01F4070), into three (3)
parcels, the Council does hereby refer this item to the City
Engineer for his report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#722-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated May 30, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Kenneth I. Adams,
18570 Merriman, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18 46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request
for dividing Tax Item No. 46 042 99 0043 000 (11T2A) into three
(3) parcels since the same would be in violation of the City's
Zoning ordinance and law
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#723-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and repeal
Council Resolution 1013-85, adopted on November 20, 1985.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
it was
1724-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Court Administrator and the Judges of the 16th District Court,
dated July 10, 1986, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
iim does hereby authorize the following purchases (A) IBM hardware
and software from IBM for the price of $23,000, and (B) software,
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tape drive backup, uninterrupted power supply and installation
services from Computer Made of Westland/Computer Application
Services Corporation of Southfield for the price of $34,795,
and Computer Systems, Inc. for the price of $1,000, further,
the Council does hereby authorize the said purchases without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04. 140(D)(5) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#725-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated July 8, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price bid of Salem Excavating, Inc. , 8585 Chubb Road, Northville,
Michigan 48167, for the St. Martins Road Water Main Project
(Contract 86-I ), for the estimated total cost of $60,120, based
upon the Engineering Department's estimate of units involved,
subject to a final payment based upon actual units completed
in accordance with the prices accepted herein, said estimate
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, and the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $60,120 from
the Capital Outlay Account of the Water Fund, and the City Engineer
is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work
as it becomes necessary, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
#726-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by certain residents of Paderewski , received by the office of
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the City Clerk on June 16, 1986, requesting the removal of five
(5) large poplar trees in the public riga-of-way in their
neighborhood, the Council does hereby detern-ne to reject and
deny this request.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution wit4. the following result
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS McCann, Taylor, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1727-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by certain residents of Paderewski , received by the office of
the City Clerk on June 16, 1986, requesting t*e removal of five
(5) large poplar trees in the public right-of-wai in their
neighborhood, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation to be submitted in conjunction with a report on
the City's policy on tree removal , further, the Council does
hereby request that the Engineering Department submit a report
and recommendation relative to the status of sidewalks in this
area, as well as the advisability of instituting sidewalk
improvements in the general area
At the direction of the Chair, Item No. 25 re request of Mr Eric A. Adams for a
lot split South of Seven Mile and West of Wayne Road, ras removed from the Agenda
and will be placed on the next Regular Meeting of August 1E, 1986.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1728-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 24, 1986, submitting
its resolution 6-164-86 wherein it is recommended that the
preliminary plat of S. I.J.L Industrial Park, located south of
Schoolcraft Road, West of Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 27 be approved, the Council does hereby determine
imw to defer action with respect to the same pending receipt from
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law the Department of Public Works of its report and recommendation
as to the adequacy of proposed improvements, compliance with
all subdivision improvement requirements of the City and the
estimated total cost of all proposed and required public
improvements, utilities and grading, in accordance with Section
16. 16.070 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#729-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 1, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 6-178-86 adopted on June 17, 1986, with regard
to a request from Hodge System, Inc. for a ground sign to be
located at 17000 S. Laurel Park Drive in Section 8, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the City Planning Department for
a report and recommendation as to possible alternate locations
and designs for the proposed ground sign.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#730-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 16, 19€5, which transmits
its resolution 6-149-86 adopted on June 3, 1936 with regard to
Petition 79-5-8-13 submitted by Manufacturers Bank of Livonia,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
build a one-story building on the North side of Six Mile Road
between North Laurel Park Drive and the 1-275 Freeway in Section
7, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
79-5-8-13 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; further, the Council
does hereby take this means to suggest that the petitioner seek
approval of a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals eliminating
the proposed parking spaces located along North Laurel Park Drive.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#731-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 27, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 6-176-86 adopted on June 17, 1986 with regard
to Petition 84-5-8-20 submitted by Daniel Vosotas, requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
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Imw a motel on the South side of Six Mile Road between the I-275
Freeway and South Laurel Park Drive in Section 18, pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 84-5-8-20 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#732-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 27, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 6-177-86 adopted on June 17, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-6-8-33 submitted by Luckenback/Ziegelman requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
a multi-use complex on the East side of Haggerty Road in Section
6, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.58 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
86-6-8-33 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forthin the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#733-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 24, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 6-157-86 adopted on June 17, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-5-2-21, submitted by John Dinan requesting waiver
use approval to utilize a building proposed to be located on
the southwest corner of Eight Mile and Gill Roads in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 4, which property is zoned P.S , the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the Planning Commission
and Petition 86-5-2-21 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth
in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, it
was
#734-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Cable Television Commission dated July 8, 1986, which
bears the signature of the Director of Community Resources and
the Finance Director, is approved as to form by the City Attorney
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and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Commission
does recommend the approval of a request from Madonna College
for public access funds in the amount of $7,600, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of this request, in the manner
and form herein submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#735-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 4, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 5-137-86 adopted on May 20, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-4-1-14, submitted by Alan Helmkamp for Warren
Real Estate Group for a change of zoning on property located
on the North side of Joy Road between Stonehouse and Newburgh
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from R-1 to R-7, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 86-4-1-14 is hereby approved and granted,
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#736-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 16, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 6-144-86 adopted on June 3, 1986, with regard
to Petition 86-3-2-12 submitted by Ronald Barrie requesting waiver
use approval to construct a noise control and equipment
installation addition to an existing car wash located on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt and Harrison in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on July 16, 1986, the Council does hereby reject
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the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said
immo Petition 86-3-2-12 is hereby approved and granted, subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
1 That a landscape plan be submitted to and approved
by the Planning Department; and
2. That the screen wall be removed along the building
line and that the building be built on the existing
wall line.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCotter, Feenstra, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala, McCann, Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#737-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering Department submit a report and recommendation
with regard to the drainage problem that exists at the rear of
the lots located on Elmira Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
36.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#738-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 271 for the proposed improvement of Cavell (Five Mile to
Oakley), Oakley (Cavell to Inkster) and Howell and Meadowbrook
(East of Cavell ) consisting of placing a 31 ft wide full-depth
asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II)
in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by
the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing
thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday, July 16, 1986
at City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and
the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared
by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost
of street improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment
District No. 271; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT.
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Rcll dated June 9,
1986 in the amount of $371,096.96, are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits to be derived b1 construction of
improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with
the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council ;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No 271 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divioed into fifteen (15)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate of
eight (8%) percent per annum on the unped balance of the
assessment from the date of confirmatior. Said interest
shall be payable on each installment due date, provided,
however, that after the issuance of bonds in anticipation
of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said
special assessment roll , said rate of interest shall be
adjusted to a rate which is not more tan 1% above the
average rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such
cases where the installments will be less than ten dollars
110 ($10), the number of installments shall be reduced so that
each installment shall be above and as near ten dollars
($10) as possible. The first installment shall be due
and payable December 1, 1987 and subsec,ent installments
on December 1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 :30 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City C-erk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll , and the
said assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted
to the City Treasurer who shall then pblish notice as
is required by Section 3.08. 190 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment statements
to the respective property owners assessed in the manner
and substance as provided by said Sectici 3.08. 190. Any
property owner assessed may, within sixt! (60) days from
December 1, 1986, pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread up:n the 1987 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08.210 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from December 1,
1986 and thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread
1110 upon each annual tax roll together wit t- one (1) year's
interest upon all unpaid installments, provided, however,
that when any annual installment shall have been prepaid
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in the manner provided in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia
Lb* Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty
(60) day period as provided by Section 3.08.200, or after
the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided
by Section 3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the
tax roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of the
paving costs ($46,555.24) and 100% of the drainage costs
($60,728.67) for a total amount of $107,283.91.
(7) And, further, the Council does hereby refer the assessment
to be charged to Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 24A2a to
the Committee of the Whole for further study and
consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor.
NAYS: McCotter, Bennett, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#739-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Applied
Process Inc. , dated June 9, 1986, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 35, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor
of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each
taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local
governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located,
i .e. , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the
said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Applied Process, Inc. ,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing
units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 8:00 P.M. , Wednesday,
July 16, 1986 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS.
im. 1. That the City Council , on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Applied Process, Inc. , finds and determines:
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ift• (a) that the granting 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 applicant has fully complied with
the requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A. 1974 (or Act
255 of P.A. 1978) , as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate fror Applied Process,
Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 35, for 12
years.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
1740-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Lyon
Manufacturing, Inc. , dated June 3, 1986, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 37, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor
of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each
taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local
governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located,
i .e. , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the
said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Lyon Manufacturing Inc. ,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing
units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 8:00 P M. , Wednesday,
July 16, 1986 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS:
ibm 1. That the City Council , on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Lyon Manufacturing, Inc. , finds and determines:
(a) that the granting of this industrial facilities exemption
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L 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 applicant has fuTly complied with
the requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A. 1974 (or Act
255 of P.A. 1978), as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Lyon
Manufacturing, Inc , covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 37, for 12 years.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#741-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of Pub'ic Acts of 1974,
as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial
development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia,
and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in
the City of Livonia and comprised of an area lyinc in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 29, more particularly described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, which area
is hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 38", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Allmand
Enterprises, Inc. , of the Council ' s pending action on this
resolution and of its right to a hearing on the establishment
of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No.
38, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 38, and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 1986 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 38, at which time Allmand Enterprises, Inc. , and
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lb. other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia had an
opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements both written
and oral made at such hearing being on file with this City
Council ), and a representative of Allmand Enterprises, Inc. ,
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such
hearing on behalf of the said corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA,
AS FOLLOWS:
1. An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit
A, attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No.
38".
EXHIBIT A
The North 55 feet of Lot 11 and all of Lot 12, Plymouth
Levan Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
29, as recorded in Liber 89, Page 19, of Plats, Wayne
County Records.
iimA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS: Ochala, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#742-86 RESOLVED, the City Council having duly met and reviewed
the special assessment levied on the Special Assessment Roll
as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion
of the cost of installing a high pressure sodium street lighting
system on colonial post top ornamental poles with underground
wiring in Windridge Village Subdivision No. 4,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that said street lights shall be installed with colonial
post top ornamental poles with underground wiring and that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No.
272 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived
in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer
lbw and resolutions of the City Council ; said Special Assessment
Roll No. 272 based on installation of colonial post top ornamental
poles with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed
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in all respects pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08. 130
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk
shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll ,
and the assessment roll shall then be immed'ately transmitted
to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set
forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Ccde of Ordinances,
as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authcrized to transmit
the proper street lighting order to the Detrcit Edison Company
on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded b) Councilman McCann, it was
#743-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated July 1, 1986, approved
by the Finance Director and the Mayor, the Council does, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept cash donations in
the amount of $1,357.30 from the persons indicated in the aforesaid
L communication, further, the Council does increase the budget
for Sundry Income Account #101-000-698.000 and Community Resources
Account #101-891-931.010 in the amount of $1,357 30 for the Senior
Citizen Program.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
President Bishop relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 9 00 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#744-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby reject and repeal
Council Resolution 490-86 adopted on May 21, 1986
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett.
NAYS: McCotter, McCann, Taylor.
impThe Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 13, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 305-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
February 28, 1986, which transmits its resolution 2-46-86 adopted
on February 18, 1986, with regard to a sign plan submitted by
Dalley Carpet, Inc. , requesting permission to erect a wall sign
on a building located at 33326 Seven Mile Road, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and approve the proposed wall sign based upon the same condition
as that set forth in the action of the Planning Commission.
On a substitute motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman
Bennett, it was
#745-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 13, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 305-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
February 28, 1986, which transmits its resolution 2-46-86 adopted
lis on February 18, 1986, with regard to a sign plan submitted by
Dalley Carpet, Inc. , requesting permission to erect a wall sign
on a building located at 33326 Seven Mile Road, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor.
NAYS: Ochala, Bennett, Bishop.
The Vice President declared the substitute resolution adopted.
President Bishop resumed the Chair at 9 06 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#746-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 475-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
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L. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#747-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated Ju'y 17, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director aril is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Rockwell Electric Company, 14340 Balmoral , Riverview, Michigan
48192 for providing electrical work for the pump house at
Whispering Willows South Golf Course for the price of $19,250,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications, further, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $19,250 from Building
Authority Bonds which were sold for this przject, subject to
the approval by the City' s Building Authority, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid bidder
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution witt the following result
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
LOn a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded ti Councilman McCann, it was
1748-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 22, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 5-115-86 adopted on May 13, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-4-1-13, submitted by Jose Evangelista, M.D. , for
a change of zoning on property located on tne South side of
Plymouth Road, West of Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 30 from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter en July 21, 1986,
pursuant to Council Resolution 596-86, the Co..ncil does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS. Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#749-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Iwo the City Planning Commission, dated May 22, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 5-117-86 adopted on May 13, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-4-1-15, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
for a change of zoning on property located on the East side of
Newburgh, North of Six Mile Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
8 from C-2 to P.S. , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
86-4-1-15 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and
to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
Los #750-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 22, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 5-118-86 adopted on May 13, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-4-1-16, submitted by Norman Hyman for E. Szoka,
Archbishop of Detroit and Schmier-Butler Properties to rezone
property located on the West side of Inkster, North of Joy Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 from RUF to R-7, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 86-4-1-16 is hereby approved and granted;
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett.
NAYS. Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#751-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Immo the City Planning Commission, dated May 22, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 5-119-86 adopted on May 13, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-4-1-17, submitted by Helen Constantine to rezone
property located on the North side of Seven Mile Road, East of
Gill Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 from RUFA to R-2,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett.
NAYS: Ochala, McCann, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#752-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 23, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 6-155-86 adopted on June 17, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-5-1-22, submitted by Thomas Guastello to rezone
property located on the East side of Middlebelt, North of
Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24 from R-7
to P.S. , the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 86-5-1-22 is
hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, it
was
#753-86 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, (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
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im, enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the
City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions 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"), has prepared
and submitted a project plan (the "Project Plan"), providing
all information and requirements necessary for a project involving
the acquisition and construction of a 25,400 square foot facility
to be owned and operated and for the benefit of J. Anthony &
Co. , John Gargaro as sole proprietor and located at 37450
Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan (the "Project") , and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No. 338 and the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code"), this legislative body
has conducted a public hearing on the Project, the Project Plan,
and the bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of not
to exceed $1,500,000 proposed therein to be issued by the
Corporation to finance all or part of the costs of the Project
(the "Bonds");
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.
1 The Project Plan, as submitted and approved by the Corporation,
meets the requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act 338, and
is hereby approved
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the Project
for not less than one year after approval of the Project Plan
have sufficient ability and experience to manage the plan properly.
3. The proposed methods of financing the Project as outlined
in the Project Plan are feasible and this Corporation has the
ability to arrange, or cause to be arranged, the financing.
4. The Project as submitted is reasonable and necessary to carry
out the purposes of Act No. 338, and is hereby approved.
5. Issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds in an amount not
to exceed $1,500,000, in accordance with the terms set forth
in the Project Plan, to finance all or part of the costs of the
Project as described herein and in the Project Plan, is hereby
approved.
6. Based upon the information submitted and obtained, the Project
Plan as submitted and the Project to which it relates serves
to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and strengthen
and revitalize the City' s economy and, therefore, constitutes
a vital and necessary public purpose.
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L7. All resolutions and parts of resolutiors 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 resolution wit 1 the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS* Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconted by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#754-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a 'letter from Sandra
Ralston, 15631 Liverpool , Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated July
23, 1986, requesting permission to close Liverpool between
Lancaster and Sherwood in the Country Homes Estates Subdivision
on Saturday, August 9, 1986 from 6:00 P.M. urtil 12:00 P.M. for
the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to approval of the Police Departmert
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Co.ncilman McCann, it was
#755-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated &le 26, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Director of Finan:e and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit prices bid of South Hill Construction Com:any, 51490 Pontiac
Trail , Wixom, Michigan 48098, for the 1986 Section 24 S.A.D.
Paving Program (Cavell , Oakley, Howell and Meelowbrook, Contract
86-C) for the estimated total cost of $322,f93.00, based upon
the units involved and subject to a final ;ayment based upon
the actual units completed in accordance wit-, the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been
in fact the lowest bid received for this item, f.rther, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum
not to exceed $322,693.00 from the $7.9 Million General Obligation
Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provis'ons that (1) the
Bond Issue be reimbursed for that portion of the project which
is to be financed by special assessment at such time as funds
are available from a future special assessmeit bond issue and
(2) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for the City ' s portion of the
project at such time as funds may be availa:le from the next
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue, and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as
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Lip completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS. Ochala, McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, this 1084th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9 17 p.m. , July 23, 1986.
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk