HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-02-27 21466
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FORTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 27, 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 Feenstra delivered the
invocation Roll was called with the following result Present Robert R. Bishop,
Fernon P Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor, Robert D Bennett and Peter
A. Ventura Absent Robert E. McCann*.
Elected and appointed officials present Patricia Miencier, Deputy City
Clerk; Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Finance Director; John Nagy,
Planning Director, Russell A. Gronevelt, Director of Public Works, Edith Davis,
Personnel Director; Marilyn Kazmer, Director of the Department of Legislative
Affairs; Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer, Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Super-
visor, William DuBose, Equipment Services Manager and Richard Blo:mperg, Zoning Board
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#101-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,048th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia , held February 13, 1985,
are hereby approved
A communication from the Department of Law, dated February 7 , 1985, re:
JOYCE ANSPACH v CITY OF LIVONIA, STATE OF MICHIGAN, et al . Michigan Court of Appeals
Docket No 69837 , 71680 was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council .
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded
by Councilwoman Gundersen•
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#102-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated February 1 , 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Red Holman GMC, 35300 Ford
Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with six (6) 1985 model
pickup trucks for a net price of $40,630.56, based on a total price
of $41 ,230.56 less trade-ins of $600.00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#103-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated February 1 , 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Town & Country Dodge, Inc. ,
31015 Grand River, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, for supplying
the Public Service Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with
two (2) 3/4 ton pickup trucks for a net price of $20,396.70, based
on a total price of $20,596 70 less trade-ins of $200.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
#104-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated February 7, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Wilkie Turf Equipment
Division, Inc. , 1050 Opdyke Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48056, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Course Section) with
a 3-reel riding turf mower for a net price of $13,186.00, based on
a total price of $13,686 00 less trade-ins, of $500.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
#105-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated February 7, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Wilkie Turf Equipment
Division, Inc. , 1050 Opdyke Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48056, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Course Section) with
a 3-reel riding greensmower for a net price of $7,363.00, based on
a total price of $9,263.00 less trade-in of $1 ,900.00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#106-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated February 7, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Lawn Equipment Corporation,
46845 W. Twelve Mile Road, P.O. Box 995, Novi , Michigan 48050, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Park Maintenance Section)
with three (3) 52" riding turf mowers for a net price of $14,385.00,
based on a total price of $15,885.00 less trade-ins of $1 ,500.00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets
specifications.
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#107-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated January 28, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the sum of $11 ,752.08
to B & V Construction, Inc. , 25301 Novi Road, P.O Box 695, Novi ,
Michigan 48050-0695, for the assistance provided to road maintenance
personnel in a City-wide effort to plow snow from all City streets
from January 17-18, 1985, further, the Council does hereby authorize
the said item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04 140. D 1 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
#108-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated January 30, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the sum of $14,552.87
to B & V Construction, Inc. , 25301 Novi Road, P.O Box 695, Novi ,
Michigan 48050-0695, for the assistance provided to road maintenance
personnel in a City-wide effort to plow snow from all City streets
from January 26-27, 1985, further, the Council does hereby authorize
the said item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140 D. 1 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
1109-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police dated January 28, 1985 which bears the
signatures of the Finance Director and the Director of Public Safety
and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council
does hereby grant a one (1 ) year extension of the unit price bid
of Allie Brothers, 20295 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, accepted
in Council Resolution 230-84, adopted on April 4, 1984, for supplying
the Police Division with uniform items, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without additional 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
#110-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police dated January 28, 1985, which bears the
signatures of the Finance Director and the Director of Public Safety
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the proposal of Pyrotronics, 12842 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, for the inspection and testing of the Fire Alarm/Halon
Extinguisher System which protects the Police computer system, for
a five (5) year period, at the rate of $600.00 per inspection, or
$1200.00 per year; and the Council does hereby authorize the said
item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140 D. 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
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#111-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Fire Chief dated January 23, 1985, approved by the Director
of Finance and the Director of Public Safety, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
advertisement and thereafter sale of excess hose for the suggested
price of $25.00 per 50 ft length of 2 1/2" hose and $20.00 per 50
ft. length of 1 1/2" hose in the manner and form herein recommended;
further, funds received from the aforesaid sales shall be deposited
in the 1968 Fire Department Bond Issue.
A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Comuission, dated
January 24, 1985, re CR529-82 and CR901-84 - Traffic Control Signing in Vicinity of
Wayne Road Between Six and Seven Mile Roads, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
1112-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Finance dated January 29, 1985, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a listing of necessary
budget transfers between accounts in the Major and Local Street Funds
iiii for Fiscal 1984, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the
said transfers in the manner and form herein submitted.
#113-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Finance dated January 28, 1985, approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which sets forth an adjustment
of the 1984 General Fund Budget due to retirements in 1984 that were
unforeseen, higher than anticipated dental and medical bills and
a change in some duties, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the said budget transfers in the manner and form submitted
1114-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated January 24, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 737-84
in connection with a petition submitted by certain residents on
Flamingo, received by the office of the City Clerk on August 24,
1984, wherein certain complaints are submitted in connection with
the resurfacing of Flamingo, between Lyndon and Nye, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
for its report and recommendation.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated January 22, 1985, re: Hoy (Henry
Ruff to Beatrice) and Melvin (South of Five Mile Road) Proposed Special Assessment
LStreet Improvement Project Revised Information, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
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lio #115-85 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921 , as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125.584) , as well
as Article XXIII of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a
public hearing will take place before the City Council of the City
of Livonia on Monday, March 18, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the
following item
Petition 85-1-1-4, submitted by Charles G. Tangora
for Pama Investment & Contracting Co. , for a change
of zoning of property located north of Seven Mile Road,
east of Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3
from R-3A and RUFB to R-9, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 2-22-85 having recommended to the
City Council that Petition 85-1-1-4 be approved.
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen
days (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing,
cause to have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as
to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause
to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility
company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public
utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further,
the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following results:
AYES Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition
84-8-1-26, change of zoning from C-2 to P.O. )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council .
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition
84-7-1-21 , change of zoning from R-5C to P O. )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council .
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it
was
#116-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Co-ordinator of the Livonia Arts and Crafts Festival Committee, Livonia
610 Arts Commission, dated January 31 , 1985, approved for submission by
the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted to hang road banners at the
following sites:
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(1 ) both North and Southbound lanes of Five Mile Road at
Civic Center Drive,
(2) both North and Southbound lanes of Farmington Road at
Civic Center Drive, and
(3) on the overpass of Farmington Road at I-96, both East and
Westbound,
the Council does hereby reject and deny this request on the basis of
the policy established in Council Resolution 88-85, adopted on February
13, 1985.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura
NAYS Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
*Councilman McCann entered the meeting at 8 10 P M.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
lir #117-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated January 16, 1985, which transmits its
resolution 1-9-85, adopted on January 15, 1985, with regard to Sign
Permit Application #1447, submitted by Detroit Bagel Factory, requesting
approval to erect an awning sign on the Southeast corner of Middlebelt
and Seven Mile Roads in Section 12, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said
Sign Permit Application #1447, subject to compliance with the same
condition set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission,
as well as the additional condition that window signage shall be limited
to no more than 10 sq ft
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution witn the following result
AYES• Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura
NAYS• Gundersen, McCann, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#118-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated February 6, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Tom Holzer Ford, Inc. ,
30711 Grand River, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, for supplying
the Public Service Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) , with
a 12-passenger sport van for a total price of $14,274.38, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, the action herein being taken on the basis that the
Sport Van shall be assigned to, and under the direction of the office
of the City Clerk
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , McCann, Bishop
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra , and
unanimously adopted, it was
#119-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer/Building Official dated February 5, 1985, approved
by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 866-83, with regard to the
construction of certain gateways which constitute a hazard to automotive
vehicle occupants if not properly constructed, the Council does hereby
request that the Engineering/Inspection Division adopt an appropriate
rule-regulation in accordance with its rule making authority as provided
for in Section PM 104.6 of the Boca Basic Property Maintenance Code
(1981 Edition) , in order to establish specific requirements which will
regulate fences and gates to the extent necessary to prevent the
reoccurrence of similar incidents in the future.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#120-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated January 28, 1985, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that
a real estate appraiser be obtained for the right-of-way required on
Seven Mile Road, East and West of Parkville, the Council does hereby
authorize the employment of Mr. Charles W. Allen, Jr. , for the purpose
of supplying the City with the said appraisals, as set forth in the
attachment dated January 21 , 1985, for a sum not to exceed $6,400,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of title searches
in connection with these appraisals for a sum not to exceed $500, and
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of
a sum not to exceed $6,400 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
receipts (Major Road Account) for this purpose.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS• None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#121-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recomiendation
of the City Engineer dated January 23, 1985, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize retaining the services of Canton Analytical
Laboratories, 153 Elder Street, Ypsilanti , Michigan 48197, for supplying
the City with sampling and analysis services at the City's landfill
site for the price of $2,028 for a period of 15 months, samples and
tests to be provided for each of the three monitoring wells on a three
months interval , which services are required in order for the City
to comply with the requirements of 1978 PA 641 ; further, the Council
does hereby appropriate the sum of $2,028 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account of the Municipal Refuse Fund for this purpose, and
the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid item without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid comrunication, and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 3.04.140. D. 2. of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
imp A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#122-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated January 28, 1985, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
and to which is attached a letter from the Michigan Department of
Transportation, wherein they have requested that the City of Livonia
participate in the costs of constructing a right-turn lane on Eastbound
Plymouth Road at Merriman and adding a left-turn phase to the traffic
signal at the intersection of Plymouth Road and Merriman, the total
project cost being estimated to be $40,000 with the City of Livonia's
share being $500 (1 .25%) , the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the said project and does for this purpose appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $500 from the City's Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) to cover the City's share
of the project.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES. Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#123-85 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Chapter
VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the
appointment of the Mayor dated February 8, 1985, the Council does hereby
consent to and confirm the reappointment of Kay Sibert, 14220 Brentwood,
Livonia , Michigan 48154, to the Board of Review for a term of three
years expiring February 16, 1988, provided she takes the Oath of Office
as required in Chapter X, Section 2, of the City Charter to be
administered by the City Clerk.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#124-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated February 5, 1985, which transmits its
resolution 1-14-85, adopted on January 29, 1985, with regard to a request
from Leon Zolkower for an additional one-year extension of approval
of the preliminary plat for the Windridge Village Subdivision #4,
proposed to be located south of Eight Mile Road, west of Gill Road
in the west 1/2 of Section 4, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve and grant the
said one-year extension, subject to compliance with the same conditions
previously stipulated.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#125-85 WHEREAS, there has been presented to this City Council by
John Kantgias and George Strumbos (hereinafter the "Borrower") , a
proposed plan to construct a new 40,000 sq. ft building for a heat
treat facility (the "Project Plan") , and
WHEREAS, the Borrower has represented that the proposed Project
consists of the construction of a new 40,000 sq ft. building for a
heat treat facility, and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised that the Borrower
has requested the Michigan Job Development Authority (the "Authority") ,
created under Act 301 , Public Acts of 1975, as amended (the "Act") ,
to finance the acquisition of the Project through the issuance of bonds
in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and
WHEREAS, the Act and administrative rules of the Authority require
that, prior to the issuance of such bonds, the governing body of the
municipality in which the Project is to be located approve the Project
Plan and consent to the location of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is in agreement with the Project Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Livonia as follows
1 . The Project Plan, as further detailed and presented to this
City Council at this time, is hereby approved, and this Council hereby
consents to the location of the Project described therein in the City
of Livonia.
2. This City Council further requests the Authority to assist
the Borrower under the provisions of the Act
3. All prior resolutions of this City, insofar as they conflict
with this resolution, are hereby repealed.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#126-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recomrendation
of the City Clerk dated February 4, 1985, the Council does hereby
determine to designate the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper Division
of Suburban Communications Corporation, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, as the official newspaper of the City of Livonia, for
the period of March 1 , 1985 through February 28, 1986, further, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize the publishing of legal notices
in the Observer & Eccentric newspaper for the price of $3.66 per column
inch effective March 1 , 1985.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop
NAYS. None.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
Iwo RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated January 30, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, with respect to an offer from Alonzo Favot, 20263
Hugh, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated January 21 , 1985, to purchase
Lot 69, Storm & Fowler's Country Crest Subdivision, from the City of
Livonia, and having also considered an offer to purchase from C J
Bloomingburg and David J. Bloomingburg, 15119 Salem, Redford, Michigan
48238, dated February 14, 1985, the Council does hereby authorize the
sale of said property to C J. Bloomingburg and David J Bloomingburg
for a total purchase price in the amount of $12,000, which sale is
conditioned upon Mr. Bloomingburg providing such title work as may be
required in connection with the transaction, further, that the sum
of $1064 46 shall be deducted from the foregoing amount in order to
pay outstanding special assessments on the subject property; and for
this purpose, the Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, a Quit Claim Deed and such
other documents as may be necessary to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare
and place in proper legal form such documents as may be necessary to
consummate this transaction
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
1127-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated January 30, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, with respect to an offer from Alonzo Favot, 20263
Hugh, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated January 21 , 1985, to purchase
Lot 69, Storm & Fowler's Country Crest Subdivision, from the City of
Livonia, and having also considered an offer to purchase from C.J.
Bloomingburg and David J. Bloomingburg, 15119 Salem, Redford, Michigan
48238, dated February 14, 1985, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Study Session of March 4, 1985 for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra and Gundersen
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#128-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated January 11 , 1985, and the report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police dated February 11 , 1985
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from John George Elias for transfer of ownership of a 1984 SDM licensed
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business from Abdo Taher Madhigi , Ahmed Saeed Mohamed and Said Nusaid
LI, Mohamed and for a change of licensee name from Ahmed Saeed Mohamed
to Ahmed Tawil , for a business located at 28760 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Comrission
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#129-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrrunication from the
City Planning Comrission, dated December 27 , 1984 which sets forth
its resolution 12-249-84 adopted on December 18, 1984 with regard to
Petition 84-11-1-35 submitted by Carlos R Galeana for a change of
zoning on property located on the northwest corner of Farmington and
Pickford Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9 from R-3 to P.S ,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on February 20, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 15-85,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 84-11-1-35 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS None
On motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#130-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comnunication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 27, 1984 which sets forth its
resolution 12-243-84 adopted on December 18, 1984 with regard to Petition
84-11-1-36 submitted by Basney & Smith, Inc for a change of zoning
on property located on the northwest corner of Schoolcraft Service
Drive and Newburgh Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19 from RUF
to P.S. , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on February 20, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution
15-85, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 84-11-1-36 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
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
imeAYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated December 27, 1984, which sets forth
its resolution 12-244-84 adopted on December 18, 1984, with regard
to Petition 84-11-2-36 submitted by Arbor Drugs, Inc , requesting waiver
use approval for an SDD License proposed to be utilized in conjunction
with an existing business located on the west side of Middlebelt Road,
south of Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, which
property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on February 20, 1985, pursuant to Council
Resolution 16-85, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission and said Petition 84-11-2-36 is hereby
approved and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen.
NAYS. Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#131-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Comnission, dated December 27, 1985, which sets forth
its resolution 12-244-84 adopted on December 18, 1984, with regard
to Petition 84-11-2-36 submitted by Arbor Drugs, Inc requesting waiver
use approval for an SDD License proposed to be utilized in conjunction
with an existing business located on the west side of Middlebelt Road,
south of Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, which
property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on February 20, 1985, pursuant to Council
Resolution 16-85, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the City Planning Comnission and said Petition 84-11-2-36 is hereby
denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken
by the Planning Commission
On motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated January 2, 1985, which sets forth
its resolution 12-250-84 adopted on December 18, 1984, with regard
to Petition 84-12-2-37 submitted by Ray Ducher requesting waiver use
approval to construct an auto repair facility on the south side of
Five Mile Road between Santa Anita and Cavell Avenues in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 24, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 20,
1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 17-85, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said
Petition 84-12-2-37 is hereby approved and granted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result*
AYES Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett.
NAYS- Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#132-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated January 2, 1985, which sets forth its
resolution 12-250-84 adopted on December 18, 1984 with regard to Petition
84-12-2-37 submitted by Ray Ducher requesting waiver use approval to
construct an auto repair facility on the south side of Five Mile Road
between Santa Anita and Cavell Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
24, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on February 20, 1985,
pursuant to Council Resolution 17-85, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition
84-12-2-37 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set forth
in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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low 1133-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the City Planning
Commission to conduct a study and thereafter submit a report and
recommendation on the question of what would constitute the appropriate
zoning classifications for property located on both the north and south
sides of Five Mile Road from Middlebelt Road to Inkster Road
On motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
1134-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Stegner Electric
Controls Inc , dated December 28, 1984, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 17, 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 Stegner Electric Controls, 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, February 20, 1985 at
the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Stegner Electric Controls,
Inc , finds and determines (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
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 S 1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from
Stegner Electric Controls, Inc , covering new industrial
facilities to be located within the City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 17 for 12 years.
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imp A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra , it was
#135-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public 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
comprised of an area of approximately 3.65 acres lying in the North
1/2 of Section 28 as 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.
24", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Gel , 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. 24, 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. 24; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 1985 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 24, at which time Gel , Inc. , and 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 Gel , 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.
im.
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2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No.
24 "
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the real property on which the facility is located.
34000 Autrey, Livonia, Michigan
The Legal Description is.
Part of the N. 1/2 of Section 28, Town One South, Range
9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan (Detailed
legal descriptions of Parcel A, Parcel B and Autry Road
Right of Way shown on attached survey)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None
L
On motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
1136-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Finance dated February 20, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that payment be authorized to
cover the City's share of the costs involved in settling Klinske v City
of Livonia, et al . , the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the payment of the sum of $2500 to be charged to the Insurance Account
#101-925-918.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor and Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
iwo adopted, it was
#137-85 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 Ventura and Councilmar Taylor, it was
#138-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Planning Director,dated February 21 , 1985, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to proposals submitted by golf course consultants
for services described as being Phase I in connection with the proposed
expansion of the Whispering Willows Municipal Golf Course, the Council
does hereby determine to designate the firm of Mark DeVries & Associates,
Landscape Architect, 2020 Monroe Avenue, N W , Grand Rapids, Michigan
49505, as the golf course consultant for this project for a lump sum
fee in the amount of $2800 00, further, the Council does hereby request
that the Department of Law prepare a contract for the employment of
the said golf course consultant for submission to Council for its
approval , further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $2800 00 from Account No.
101-697-818 (Contractual Services-Architect), such monies to be
transferred from Account No. 101-000-651-210 (Golf Course Revenues),
which latter account shall be increased bya like amount for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann and Bishop.
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#139-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Mayor dated February 26, 1985, with regard to the proposed construction
of an addition to the Livonia Police Headquarters Building which would
link it with the Detective Division, housed in the Water and Sewer
Building, the Council does hereby determine to designate the
architectural firm of Louis G Redstone Associates, Inc. , 28425 W.
Eight Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48152, as the architect for this project;
further, the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law
prepare a contract for the employment of the said architectural firm
for submission to Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra, Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#140-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works, dated February 19, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the leasing of four (4) Buick Skylarks
for a period of thirty-six (36) months from Dick Scott Buick, Inc. ,
200 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for the monthly unit
cost of $164.84, per vehicle, in the manner and form indicated in the
aforesaid communication, further, the Council does hereby authorize
the leasing of two (2) Plymouth Voyagers for a period of thirty-six
(36) months from Livonia Chrysler Plymouth, 30777 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, for the monthly unit cost of $218 63, per vehicle,
in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, the aforesaid lease agreements as
well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; and the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the said lease agreements without competitive bidding
Imo for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
2-213 (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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,049th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:05 p.m. , February 27 , 1985.
ROBERT F. NASH, CITY K