HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-03-13 21490
L MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 13, 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 8:04 p.m. Councilwoman Gundersen delivered the invocation. Roll
was called with the following result: Robert R. Bishop, Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor,
Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann and Fernon P. Feenstra. Absent
None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Finance Director, John Nagy, Planning Director,
G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, Edith Davis, Personnel Director; William E. Crayk, Chief
of Police; Robert Smith, Chief Librarian, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation, Robert Beckley, Superintendent of Public Service Division, Gary Clark,
Assistant City Engineer, Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, David Katz,
Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and Sue Daniel , Historical Comnission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
1141-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,049th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held February 27, 1985, are
hereby approved.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated February 18, 1985, re
the Financial Statements of the City of Livonia for the twelve months ending November
30, 1984 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Agenda Item No. 8 regarding the purchase
Lof Chlorine for the City's Municipal Swimming Pools was removed from the Consent Agenda
and placed on the Regular Agenda.
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded
by Councilman Bennett:
#142-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February 18,
1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Michigan
Chloride Sales, Inc. , P.O. Box 526, Romeo, Michigan 48065, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section)
with Liquid Calcium Chloride delivered to the storage tank in the
DPW Yard at the unit prices bid and for the estimated total price
of $60,000 for the period through December 31 , 1985, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
#143-85 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 accept the bid of Turf
Chemicals, Inc. , 1350 E. Main, P.O. Box 451 , Owosso, Michigan 48867,
for supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Course and Park
Sections) , with the Fertilizer Materials specified at the following
unit prices:
Material to be Furnished Unit Prices Bid
13-0-44 Golf Course Fertilizer $396.00 per ton
20-5-10 Golf Course Fertilizer 295.60 per ton
18-4-10 Golf Course Fertilizer 450.00 per ton
20-5-10 Parks Fertilizer 295.60 per ton
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets
specifications.
#144-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February 21 ,
1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following bids
from the following parties for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with the materials specified at the unit
prices bid per ton through April 1 , 1986, the same having been in
fact the lowest bids received which meet specifications:
(1 ) Holloway Sand and Gravel Co. , 29250 Wixom Road, Wixom,
Michigan 48096
M.D.O.T. - 21A - D.T.Y. $6.25 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 21A - S.O.R. $6.25 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 9A - D.T.Y. $6.75 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 9A - S O.R. $6.75 per ton
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(2) Edw. C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
48209
W.C.R.C. - 3A - D.T.Y. $8.37 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 25A - D.T.Y. (Slag) $8 62 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 31A - D.T.Y. $8.62 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 3X - D.T.Y $6.21 per ton
W C.R.C. - 22X - D T.Y. $4.86 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 30A - D.T Y. $5.27 per ton
(3) Hayball Trucking, Inc. , 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150
M.D.O.T. - 22A - C.T.Y. $4.25 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 22A - S.O.R. $4.25 per ton
W C.R.C. - Porous Backfill -
Grade A - D.T.Y $3 05 per ton
(4) Rock-Way, Inc. , 51490 Pontiac Trail , P.O. Box 121 , Wixom,
Michigan 48096
M.D.O.T. - 25A - D.T.Y. (Stone) $6.79 per ton
W C.R.0 - Porous Backfill -
Grade B - D.T.Y. $4 48 per ton
W.0 R.C.-2MS-Mortar Sand-D.T.Y. $6.28 per ton
60-40 Washed - Conc
Aggregates - D T.Y. $6 38 per ton
Pea Gravel - D.T.Y. $4.68 per ton
M.D O.T - 21AA - Limestone $5.54 per ton
(5) Lyon Sand & Gravel , 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
48209
W.C.R C - 2NS - Natural Sand - $4.17 per ton
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#145-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Water and Sewer Board dated February 20, 1985, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor and
which transmits its resolution WS 2677 2/85, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Jerry Bielfield Ford, 8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit,
Michigan 48210, for supplying the Public Service Division (Sewer
Maintenance Section) with three (3) Cab and Chassis with 12 ft.
stake bodies for a net price of $42,827, based on a total price
of $43,227 less trade-ins of $400, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
#146-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from the
Water and Sewer Board dated February 20, 1985, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor and
which transmits its resolution WS 2679 2/85, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Depco Equipment Co. , 21535 Telegraph, P.O. Box
885, Southfield, Michigan 48037-0885, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with a Concrete Breaker for
a total price of $11 ,798, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets specifications.
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#147-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Water and Sewer Board dated Feb vary 20, 1985, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor and
which transmits its resolution WS 2676 2/85, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Tennyson Chevrolet, Inc , 32570 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Water Maintenance Section) with three (3) Trucks, panel-van body
with glass curb side for a net price of $22,686.75, based on a total
price of $27,261 .75 less trade-ins of $4,575, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
#148-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated
February 20, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Robertson Bros. Pool Service, 32749 Northwestern Highway,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, for the opening and closing of
the three (3) Municipal Pools in the total amount of $3,175, which
bid is detailed as follows
Pools Open Close
Botsford Pool $ 900 $ 250
Clement Circle Pool 900 250
Shelden Pool 650 225
$2,450 $ 725 $3,175.00
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets
specifications.
#149-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and Planning Director dated
February 11 , 1985, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit prices bid of F. Sinelli Cement Company,
19404 Gerald, Northville, Michigan 48167, for the 1985 Curb Drop
Program for the estimated total cost of $19,965, based upon the
Engineering Division's estimate of units involved and subject to
a final payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit
prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work,
and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in work as required, 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.
#150-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 30, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 658-84 in connection with a letter from the President
of the Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools,454
S. Harvey Street, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, dated July 23, 1984
wherein a request is submitted for the installation of sidewalks
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on the North side of Joy Road between Pere and Hix Roads, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the City Council/Schools Liaison
Committee for its report and recommendation.
#151-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chief Librarian dated February 8, 1985, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept a grant of
$14,164 from the Library of Michigan, the same to be deposited and
thereafter appropriated for the purchase of two (2) terminals and
two (2) printers to be tied in with the automated circulation system
from Wolf, in the manner and form detailed in the aforesaid
communication.
#152-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chief Librarian dated February 8, 1985, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
a grant received from the Library of Michigan for the purchase of
two (2) terminals and two (2) printers to be tied in with the
automated circulation system from Wolf, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Computer Committee for its information.
#153-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works dated February
20, 1985, approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 793-84 and to which is attached an Equipment
and Vehicle Inventory listing of all City owned and leased cars,
the Council does hereby request that the Director of Finance submit
an additional report which sets forth a summarization of the foregoing
report.
A communication from the Facility Maintenance Manager, dated February 20,
1985 re: Custodial Services Contract - Quarterly Status Report (CR #561-84) was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the City Attorney, dated February 14, 1985, re: Review
of Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council .
A communication from Plante & Moran, dated December 20, 1984, re: the Community
Development Block Grant Funds Financial Report for the period August 1 , 1982 through
July 31 , 1984 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
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#154-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Council President dated March 4, 1985, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance, the Council does hereby request and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
to execute a five (5) year lease agreement with Copy Duplicating
Products, Inc. , 21238 Bridge, Southfield, Michigan 48034, for the
use by the Council Office of a Minolta Copier at a cost of $81 .41
per month which amount includes maintenance, chemicals and 1 ,000 copies
per month; further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the sum of $1 ,125 from Account #101-101-981 (Capital Outlay) to
Account #101-101-728 (Office Supplies) for this purpose; 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 provisions set forth in Section
3.04.140.0.5. of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#155-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Air Gage Company,
dated February 20, 1985, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No.
23;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that
it determines as follows.
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said
Application to the legislative bodies of the governmental
units deriving property taxes from the property which
will be affected, as required by Act 198, P.S. 1974,
as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council ' s interest in this
matter, and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise
the said taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Wednesday, April 17,
1985 at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia , Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, April 17, 1985 at
8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place
for conducting a hearing on said Application.
#156-85 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 Wednesday, April 17 , 1985 at 8:00 P.M. at
the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with
respect to the following items:
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Petition 84-11-1-33 (as amended) , submitted by James
Blain for Republic Development Corporation for a change
of zoning of property located on the south side of
Six Mile Road, east of Haggerty Road in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 18, from R-7 to P.S. , C-2 and P.O. ,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-19-85
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
84-11-1-33 (as amended) be approved;
Petition 85-1-1-3, submitted by Harry Van Ess for
a change of zoning of property located on the Southeast
corner of Five Mile Road and Harrison in the North
1/2 of Section 24, from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 2-21-85 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 85-1-1-3 as approved;
Petition 84-11-1-31 (as amended) , submitted by John
J. Mahn for a change of zoning of property located
on the south side of Ann Arbor Trail , west of Newburgh
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31 , from R-1
and RUF to C-1 , and AG and RUF to R-7, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 2-18-85 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 84-11-1-31 (as
amended) be approved,
Petition 85-1-6-1 , submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Section 11 .03 (m) of Zoning
Ordinance #543 to provide for the location of
rustproofing businesses as waiver uses in C-2 Districts,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-26-85
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
85-1-6-1 be approved, and
Petition 84-11-6-4, submitted by the City Planning
Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 804-84 to
amend Section 18.47 of Zoning Ordinance #543 by deleting
the exception provided with respect to site plan
approval requirements in industrial districts, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-27-85
having recommended that Petition 84-11-6-4 be denied;
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause
to have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, and
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set
forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a
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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.
#157-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
March 6, 1985 from John D. Dinan which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on March
5, 1985 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 3-44-85
adopted on March 5, 1985 with regard to Sign Permit Application
#1317 submitted by John Dinan requesting to erect three ground signs
on property located on the northeast corner of Farmington Road and
Lyndon Avenue in Section 22, the Council does hereby designate
Wednesday, April 17, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for
conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing
to be held at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing,
as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official
newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#158-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Hearing Officer (City Engineer) , dated February 20, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a request to demolish
a building located at 27475 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the
legal description of which is as follows•
Lot 150, except the South 110 feet thereof, Park Woods
Subdivision as recorded in Liber 67 of Plats, Page 13, Wayne
County records.
and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer on November
21 , 1984 at the conclusion of which, based upon the testimony and
evidence presented, it having been the determination of the Hearing
Officer that the said structure should be demolished inasmuch as
it represents a hazard and danger to the public health, safety and
welfare, the Council does hereby determine in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 15.52.140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, that a hearing shall take place before the City Council
of the City of Livonia on Monday, April 15, 1985 at 7 00 P.M. at
the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than ten
(10) days prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing, cause
to have a notice in writing of the aforesaid hearing to be mailed
by certified mail , return receipt requested, addressed to the owner
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or agent thereof, or person in control of such building or structure
and the mortgagee of record or lienholders of record, and if no
such party or parties can be located, then the notice shall be
directed to each owner of or party in interest in the building or
structure in whose name the property appears on the last local tax
assessment records;
AND, FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#159-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Hearing Officer (City Engineer) , dated February 20, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a request to demolish
a building located at 12359 Camden, Livonia, Michigan, the legal
description of which is as follows:
The North 40.0 feet of the South 1922.0 feet of the West
190.0 feet of the East 1/2 of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 25,
T.1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. 0.17
acre.
and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer on December
18, 1984 at the conclusion of which, based upon the testimony and
evidence presented, it having been the determination of the Hearing
Officer that the said structure should be demolished inasmuch as
it represents a hazard and danger to the public health, safety and
welfare, the Council does hereby determine, in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 15.52.140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, that a hearing shall take place before the City Council
of the City of Livonia on Monday, April 15, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. at
the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than ten
(10) days prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing, cause
to have a notice in writing of the aforesaid hearing to be mailed
by certified mail , return receipt requested, addressed to the owner
or agent thereof, or person in control of such building or structure
and the mortgagee of record or lienholders of record, and if no
such party or parties can be located, then the notice shall be
directed to each owner of or party in interest in the building or
structure in whose name the property appears on the last local tax
assessment records;
AND, FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#160-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Hearing Officer (City Engineer) , dated February 20, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a request to demolish
a building located at 11845 Haller, Livonia, Michigan, the legal
description of which is as follows.
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That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point distant South 87 degrees
13 minutes East 663.65 feet and North 2 degrees 54 minutes
30 seconds East 942.0 feet from the Southwest corner of
Section 25 and proceeding thence North 2 degrees 54 minutes
30 seconds East 60.0 feet; thence South 87 degrees 13 minutes
East 195.0 feet, thence South 2 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds
West 60.0 feet, thence North 87 degrees 13 minutes 195.0
feet to the point of beginning.
and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer on November
21 , 1984 at the conclusion of which, based upon the testimony and
evidence presented, it having been the determination of the Hearing
Officer that the said structure should be demolished inasmuch as
it represents a hazard and danger to the public health, safety and
welfare, the Council does hereby determine, in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 15.52.140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, that a hearing shall take place before the City Council
of the City of Livonia on Monday, April 15, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. at
the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than ten
(10) days prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing, cause
to have a notice in writing of the aforesaid hearing to be mailed
by certified mail , return receipt requested, addressed to the owner
or agent thereof, or person in control of such building or structure
and the mortgagee of record or lienholders of record, and if no
such party or parties can be located, then the notice shall be
directed to each owner of or party in interest in the building or
structure in whose name the property appears on the last local tax
assessment records;
AND, FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby 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
result•
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra , Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#161-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated
February 20, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Robertson Bros. Service Co. , Inc , 32749 Northwestern Highway,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, for supplying Chlorine for the
City's Municipal Swimming Pools for a unit price of $.85/gallon
with a $3.00 deposit on each carboy, one of the two bids received
which meet specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#162-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated February 25, 1985
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 778-84 in connection
with a letter from Vantage Systems, Inc. , Suite 106, 26645 W. Twelve
Mile, Southfield, Michigan 48034, dated August 31 , 1984, wherein
it is requested that license fees for video games be reduced with
respect to seasonal business enterprises, the Council does hereby
request that the Department of Law prepare an ordinance amendment
which would revise Section 5.03.170, 25a, so as to provide that
a fee of $60.00 each for a six month period or less shall be
permitted; and also revise sub-paragraph 25b so as to provide that
a fee of $30.00 each for a six month period or less shall be
permitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Feenstra.
NAYS: McCann, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
163-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated February 25, 1985 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 778-84 in connection with a letter
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from Vantage Systems, Inc. , Suite 105, 26645 W. Twelve Mile,
Southfield, Michigan 48034, dated August 31 , 1984, wherein It is
requested that license fees for video games be reduced with respect
to seasonal business enterprises, the Council does hereby request
a report and recommendation from the City Clerk and the
Engineering/Inspection Division with regard to a possible revision
of Vending Device Fees as set forth in Section 5.03.170,27.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
0164-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated February 25, 1985
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 660-83 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated June
13, 1983, which sets forth its resolution #5-104-83 adopted on May
24, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-3-6-1 , submitted by the Planning
Commission on its own motion, regarding a proposed amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to sign regulations in commercial
districts, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on July 25, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution
512-83, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and the said Petition 83-3-6-1 is hereby
approved and granted; and 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: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#165-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated February 25, 1985
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 630-84 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated May
22, 1984, which sets forth its resolution 5-91-84 adopted on May
15, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-3-6-3, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion with regard to a proposed
amendment to Section 18.50(f) of Ordinance 543, relating to sign
regulations in industrial districts, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 9, 1984, pursuant
to Council Resolution 448-84, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
84-3-6-3 is hereby approved and granted, as recommended herein for
revision by the Legislative Committee; and the Department of Law
is hereby requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#166-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated February 25, 1985
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 252-83 in connection
with the report and recommendation of the City Planner dated March
17, 1983 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 18-82 with
regard to a proposed Comprehensive Noise Control Ordinance, submitted
by the Department of Law in a communication dated June 12, 1978,
the Council does hereby refer this item back to the Department of
Law for an updated report and recommendation.
L. On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#167-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated February 25, 1985
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 94-84 in connection
with a come unication from the Mayor dated January 18, 1984, with
regard to HB 4856 which is currently in the House Liquor Control
Committee, and which legislation would remove the population quota
for issuing tavern licenses, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
it was
#168-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 27,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 812-84 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July
L 26, 1984 which sets forth its resolution 7-132-84, adopted on July
24, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-6-1-17, submitted by E. and
G. Paolucci for a change of zoning on property located on the south
side of Seven Mile Road, between Brentwood and Harrison, in the
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Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, from RUF to C-1 , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September
19, 1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 680-84, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition 84-6-1-17 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: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Ventura, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#169-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 27,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 63-85 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated December
28, 1984 and which transmits its resolution 12-251-84 adopted on
December 18, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-11-8-39, submitted
by Elio Giovannone and Joe Daguanno, requesting site plan approval
in connection with a proposal to construct a retail building on
the east side of Middlebelt Road, between Vassar and St. Martins
in Section 1 , pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47
of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 84-11-8-39
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura.
NAYS: McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura , seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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0170-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 27,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 982-84 in connection
with cable T.V. wiring in the Auditorium and the Council Chambers
on the Second Floor of the Livonia City Hall , the Council does hereby
determine to take to no further action inasmuch as this item has
been resolved.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, 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 84-8-1-26, change of zoning from C-2
to P.O. )
Council President Bishop passed the gavel to Vice President Taylor at 8:26 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
0171-85 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
with regard to Petition 84-8-1-26 for a change of zoning on property
located on the Northwest corner of Six Mile Road and Newburgh Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 from C-2 to P.O. , which proposed
amendment has received First and Second Reading by Councilman Taylor
be tabled to the regular meeting of the City Council to be conducted
on April 24, 1985.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra, Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Vice President Taylor passed the gavel back to Council President Bishop at 8:31 P.M.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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 84-7-1-21 , change of zoning from R-5C
to P.O. ).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition 84-11-1-35, change of zoning from
R-3 to P.S. )
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 Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition 84-11-1-36, change of zoning from RUF to
P.S. )
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
L 1172-85 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
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 Road in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 19 from RUF to P.S. , which proposed amendment received
its First Reading by Councilman Taylor is hereby referred to the
Comnittee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
f173-85 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,
L 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: Gundersen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#174-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February 18,
1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Mid-Ohio
Markings & Traffic Signs, Inc. , 51 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio
44857, for supplying the Public Service Division (Sign Maintenance
Section) with Aluminum Sign Blanks at the unit prices bid for a
total estimated amount of $5,766.50, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#175-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated February 27, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance, approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits Parks & Recreation resolution #1783-85, adopted
on February 4, 1985, wherein the following fees are recommended
for adjustment:
(1 ) Registration rate for T-Ball be established at $7.00
per child,
(2) Increase "E" Minor Baseball , Girls Instructional Soft
ball and Floor Hockey fees frm $5.00 to $7.00 per
person;
(3) Increase Entry Fee for Class "D" Basketball from $40.00
to $75.00,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the action
recommended herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#176-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 13, 1985 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the transfer of the sum of $1 ,200 from the Salaries and Wages Overtime
Account (#441-709) to the Employees Auto Expense Account
(#441-861-010) , the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
1177-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 8, 1985, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the need for a new updated
topographic survey of the City's landfill site which is required
in order to be in compliance with Section 260 of the Solid Waste
Regulation which pertains to State Act 641 , the Council does hereby
authorize retaining the services of Air-Land Surveys, Inc. , P.O.
Box 326, 7990 M-15, Clarkston, Michigan 48016, for the purpose of
having an aerial survey flown, topographic maps prepared and volume
computations made for the City's Sanitary Landfill Site for the
price of $2,415.00, the same to be appropriated.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura , it was
#178-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Mayor dated February 25, 1985, the Council does hereby authorize
the extension of the agreement between the City of Livonia and James
H. Karoub, the City's Legislative Consultant, for the period ending
December 31 , 1985, the said extension to be based upon an annual
fee of $20,000, including all expenses, with the balance of the
said agreement to be based upon the same terms and conditions as
those set forth in a contract dated April 20, 1977, which was
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authorized in Council Resolution 335-77, and which was thereafter
extended for one yezr periods pursuant to Council Resolutions 1058-79,
590-80, 895-81 and 468-83; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to affix their
signatures to the said contract extension, which agreement shall
be prepared by the Department of Law in accordance with this action
taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Vertura, McCarn, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gunderser, it
was
1179-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from the
City Clerk dated February 26, 196E, which transmits a letter from
Diane Purcell describing an automobile accident which took place
on September 29, 1964 involving a police car, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the City Attorney and Chief of Police for their
respective reports and recommendations.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Gundersen, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
1180-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from the
City Planning Comrission dated March 1 , 1985, which transmits its
resolution 2-36-85, adopted on February 27, 1985, with regard to
Petition 84-7-2-26, submitted by Kerneth Hale, requesting waiver
use approval to construct a restaurant on the southeast corner of
Six Mile Road and Laurel Park Drive South in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 18, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Comrittee of the Whole for its report and
recomrendation.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: Taylor, Ventura, McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#181-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comiunication from the
City Treasurer dated March 13, 1985, regarding the replacement of
sidewalks in the City of Livonia on the following parcels in the
following amounts.
COMPUTER NUMBER ITEM NUMBER AMOUNT
141-01-0016-000 36a16,17a $303.38
141-01-0022-000 36a22,23a 372.68
141-01-0083-000 36a83,84a 56.36
141-01-0094-002 36a94b,95a 218.06
141-01-0099-002 36a99b,100 62.37
141-01-0104-000 36a104,105a 429.66
L 141-01-0111-002 36allb,112 160 93
141-01-0124-000 36a124,125a 67.45
141-01-0125-002 36a125b,126 57.28
141-01-0164-000 36a164,165a 172.48
141-01-0171-002 36a171b,172a,172b1 104.72
141-01-0187-002 36a187b,18Ea 82.39
141-01-0188-002 36a188b,189 137.06
141-01-0201-000 36a201 ,202,203a 278.12
141-01-0128-002 36a128b,129 189.42
141-02-0924-000 36b294 to 936 170.94
141-02-1074-002 36b1074b,1075,1076a 425.15
141-02-1155-000 36b1155,1156a 583.31
141-03-0003-000 36e3 41 .58
141-03-0048-000 36e48 83.16
141-03-0073-00C 36e73 149.38
141-03-0115-000 36e115 73.92
141-03-0260-000 36e260 40.81
141-03-0301-000 36e301 120.01
141-03-0311-000 36e311 40.04
141-03-0341-000 36e341 77.00
141-03-0345-000 36e345 80.08
141-03-0386-OCC 36e386 75.46
141-04-0460-000 36f460 352.99
141-99-0011-000 36a9a 782.32
L 142-01-0063-000
36g63 306.46
142-01-0065-000
36g65 275.66
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142-01-0068-000 36g68 120.12
142-01-0084-000 36g84 24.64
142-02-0003-000 36n3 120.12
142-02-0012-000 36n12 117.04
142-02-0013-000 36n13 46.20
142-02-0030-002 36n30b,31 611 .38
142-02-0080-000 36n80 1 ,051 .05
142-02-0087-000 36n87 152.46
142-02-0102-000 36n102 175.56
143-02-0046-000 36k46 75.46
143-03-0113-000 36m113 42.35
143-03-0116-000 36m116 82.39
143-04-0145-000 36p145 74.69
143-04-0210-000 36p210 81 .62
143-04-0214-000 36p214 122.37
143-05-0228-000 36q228 34.65
143-05-0230-000 36g220 73.92
143-06-0180-000 36r180 73.92
143-02-0019-000 36k19 40.04
144-02-0013-000 36h13 199.43
144-02-0083-000 36j83 178.64
144-04-0265-000 36t265 40.81
which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution 1081-84 and in
accordance with the provisions of Section 12.04.340 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, Title 12, Chapter 4 and the City Treasurer having
thereafter sent a statement of charges by first class mail to the
owners of property to be assessed wherein notice of the meeting
of the City Council on this date was given and at least 30 days
having expired since the giving of such notice with such charges
remaining unpaid, the Council does hereby pursuant to the provisions
of Section 3.08.150 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 3,
Chapter 8, adopt this resolution wherein a special assessment is
placed upon such property for said charges; further, the Council
does hereby authorize installment payments in the number of three
(3) installments at 8% interest where assessments exceed $400 and
the property owner has requested such installments; further, the
Council does hereby request that the City Treasurer shall give notice
of the amounts herein determined to the persons chargeable therewith,
such notice to be sent by first class mail to the last known address
of such persons as shown on the most current assessment roll of
the City, and where payments herein authorized are not made within
the specified time this fact shall be reported by the City Treasurer
to the City Assessor who shall charge such amount together with
a penalty of 10% of such amounts against the persons or real property
chargeable therewith on the next general tax roll ; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura , seconded by Councilman Feenstra , and
L unanimously adopted, it was
0182-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 5, 1985, with respect
to a request from Levan Party Store, Inc. , a Michigan corporation,
for transfer of ownership of a 1984 SDD License only from Mario
Fallone and transfer location from 19710 Middlebelt, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County, to be held in conjunction with existing
SDM License at 36217 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County;
the Council does hereby recommend that the Liquor Control Commission
deny the said request inasmuch as this application would be in
violation of and in noncompliance with the requirements prescribed
by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543, as amended, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
0183-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated February 27, 1985, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 691-84, transmitting for Council acceptance a
Deed for Michigan dated October 11 , 1984, executed by Stanley A.
Krupinski , Closing Officer, Field Officer, for and on behalf of
Samuel R. Pierce, Jr. , Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
Lots 322 and 323, The Argonne Subdivision, as recorded
in Liber 40, Page 5 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
46 001-04-0322-000
19941 Deering
the Council , for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, does hereby
determine to accept the aforesaid Deed for Michigan; further, the
City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed
from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
0184-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
March 6, 1985, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as:
L
Grant of Easement dated February 26, 1985, executed by George
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F. Field, Jr. - General Partner for Michigan Attic Partners '84,
a Michigan Partnership, for
The centerline description of a 20 ft. wide water main
easement being more particularly described as being
part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 26, T.1S. , R.9E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
Beginning at a point on the North Right-of-Way line
of Plymouth Road (120 feet wide) , said point being distant
N. 00°09'36" W. 60.00 feet and S. 89°42'48" E. 10.00
feet from the S. 1/4 corner of said Section 26, proceeding
thence N. 00°09'36" W. 558.44 feet to point "A"; thence
N. 00°09'36" W. 215.00 feet to a point of ending; thence
from said Point "A", N. 89°50'24" E. 200.00 feet to
the point of ending. (Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel
26U)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill
the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#185-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated March 4, 1985, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 850-84, transmitting for Council acceptance a warranty
deed dated January 8, 1985, executed by Paul St Henry and Laura
Agabashian, his wife, conveying to the City certain property described
as follows:
The South 60 feet of the West 295.0 feet of the East 630.0
feet of the South 220.0 feet of the East 100 acres of the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City
of Livonia, except the East 25 feet thereof, Wayne County,
Michigan. (Parcel 06J21a) - Seven Mile Road right-of-way
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County
Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental
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to the full performance of this resolution; further, the City Assessor
is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls
and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020 OF TITLE
9, CHAPTER 54 (TRESPASS) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Councilman Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , McCann, Feenstra , Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective
on publication.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#186-85 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Fire Chief dated March 11 , 1985 (revised March 13, 1985)
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved
by the Director of Public Safety and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the purchase of
five ( 5) Sedans for the Fire Department as follows:
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One large 4-door Dodge, Diplomat from Southfield Dodge, Inc. ,
24625 West Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034.
Base Price $9,182.85
Plus 2% surcharge to State 183.66
Total Cost $9,366.51
Four mid-size Ford LTDs from Royal Oak Ford, 550 N. Woodward,
Royal Oak, Michigan 48068.
Base Price at $8,593 $34,372.00
Plus 2% surcharge to State 687.44
Total Cost $35,059.44
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $45,113.39 from the 1968 Fire Department Bond Issue
for this purpose, further, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch
as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price, as
well as for the additional 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.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#187-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend the foregoing
resolution to include the following: "provided, further, that the
foregoing approval is hereby contingent upon the disposal of five
(5) vehicles which are used for this purpose by the Fire Department."
#188-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated March 11 , 1985 (revised March
13, 1985) which bears the signature of the Director of Finance,
is approved by the Director of Public Safety and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the
purchase of five ( 5) Sedans for the Fire Department as follows.
One large 4-door Dodge, Diplomat from Southfield Dodge, Inc. ,
24625 West Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034.
Base Price $9,182.85
Plus 2% surcharge to State 183.66
Total Cost $9,366.51
Four mid-size Ford LTDs from Royal Oak Ford, 550 N. Woodward,
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Royal Oak, Michigan 48068.
Base Price at $8,593 $34,372.00
Plus 2% surcharge to State 687.44
Total Cost $35,059.44
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $45,113.39 from the 1968 Fire Department Bond Issue
for this purpose, further, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch
as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price, as
well as for the additional reasons indicated in the aforesaid
comrunication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.0.5. of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended; provided, further, that the foregoing
approval is hereby contingent upon the disposal of five (5) vehicles
which are used for this purpose by the Fire Department.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#189-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Historical Commission dated March 8, 1985, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accepts a donation in product
services in the amount of $8,000, donated by the Friends for the
Development of Greenmead, for the Newburg Church Restoration; further
the Historical Commission is hereby requested to submit a report
to the Comrittee of the Whole concerning the status and , manner of
the development of the Newburg Church.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted,
this 1050th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned
at 9:30 P.M. , March 13, 1985.
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK