HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-09-30 21959
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SIXTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 30, 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. 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
Elected and appointed officials present Edward H. McNamara, Mayor, Mary
Dumas, Wayne County Commissioner, District #10, Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, John Nagy, Planning
nirector, G. E Siemert, City Engineer, Joan Duggan, Executive Assistant to the
ayor, Robert Beckley, Superintendent of Public Service Division, Suzanne Wisler,
Director of Community Resources, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of the Department of
Legislative Affairs, Theodor Krauss, Assistant Personnel Director and David Katz,
Administrative Assistant to the Mayor.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted*, it was
#832-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,062nd Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 18, 1985,
are hereby approved
*Councilwoman Gundersen abstained from voting which is recorded as a "Yes" vote
under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A Resolution by the Wayne County Commission Honoring the City of Livonia
Sesquicentennial was presented to the Council by the Commissioner of District #10,
Lary E. Dumas.
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An Official Resolution by Schoolcraft College recognizing and congratulating
lorhe City oflivonia on its Sesquicentennial Anniversary was presented to the Council
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman McCann and seconded
by Councilman Taylor:
#833-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of, Public Works dated August
16, 1985, approved by the Director of, Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Morton Thiokol , Inc , 110 N Wacker Drive, Chicago,
Illinois 60606-1555, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with rock salt at the unit price
bid of $19.72 per ton for the period September 1 , 1985 through
September 1 , 1986, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications , further, in the event
the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the said material ,
the Council does hereby accept the second low bid of International
Salt Company, Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
18411 , which also meets specifications, as an alternate to supply
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
rock salt at the unit price bid of $20 74 per ton for the period
September 1 , 1985 through September 1 , 1986.
#834-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated August 21 , 1985, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits its resolution WS 2696 8/85, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of, East Jordan Iron Works, Inc ,
13001 Northend, Oak Park, Michigan 48237-3297, for supplying
the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with
fire hydrants, extension kits and repair kits at the unit prices
bid and for the total amount of $8,253.62, the same having been
the lowest and only bid received and meets all specifications.
#835-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated August 21 , 1985, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits its resolution WS 2698 8/85, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Etna Supply Company, 529 32nd
Street S E. , Wyoming, Michigan 49508, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water main
repair clamps at the unit prices bid for the total amount of
$15,272 87, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets specifications
#836-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated August 21 , 1985, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits its resolution WS 2697 8/85, the Council does
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hereby accept the bid of Hersey Products, Inc , 250 Elm Street,
Dedham, Massachusetts 02026, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with detector water meters
(with by-pass meter and remote reader) at the unit prices bid
the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received
and meets all specifications
#837-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of. the Director of Public Works dated August
28, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize a
one-year extension through November 30, 1986 of the City' s current
agreement with Cadillac Overall Supply Company, 6401 E Davison,
Detroit, Michigan 48212, for supplying the City with rental
uniforms and cleaning services based on current terms and
conditions (estimated weekly price of $483 30) , further, the
Council does hereby authorize the said item without any 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
#838-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Assistant
Superintendent of Public Service dated September 4, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the City purchase an
Infrared Emissions Analyzer in accordance with the requirements
set forth in Act 83, Public Acts 1980, which requires annual
emission testing of most vehicles, effective January 1 , 1986,
the Council does hereby authorize the Public Service Division
to prepare specifications and thereafter to arrange the taking
of competitive bids for the purchase of this item in accordance
with provisions of law and city ordinance
#839-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ms.
Clara Cogan, 14122 Arden, Livonia, Michigan 48154 dated August
24, 1985, regarding the condition of sidewalks on Merriman Road
between Lyndon and Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Engineering Department for its report and
recommendation.
#840-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the petition from
certain residents on Melvin between Curtis and Seven Mile Road,
dated July 24, 1985, requesting the construction of an Alternate
IV paving improvement on their street, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Engineering Division for its report and
recommendation.
#841-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr.
and Mrs William Blazek and Karen L Blazek, 20418 Angling,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 31 , 1985, to which is
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attached a petition signed by certain residents in the area
of Angling Road at Long, Norfolk, Fargo, Pembroke and Vassar,
with regard to hazardous traffic conditions in the area, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Traffic Commission
for its report and recommendation, particularly with regard
to the placement of additional 4-way stop signs, yield signs,
flashing lights at school crossings, no thru traffic signs where
appropriate, removal of yellow lines and the installation of.
additional 25 MPH signs in the area
#842-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr
and Mrs William Blazek and Karen L Blazek, 20418 Angling,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 31 , 1985, to which is
attached a petition signed by certain residents in the area
of Angling Road at Long, Norfolk, Fargo, Pembroke and Vassar,
with regard to hazardous traffic conditions in the area, the
Council does hereby request that the Police Department provide
increased and continued traffic surveillance in this area.
#843-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Linda
K Philage, 35570 Orangelawn Street, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated September 9, 1985, the Co-Chairperson, Publicity, of, the
Holiday Craft Show to be conducted at Frost Middle School , to
be held on Saturday, November 2, 1985, the Council does hereby
waive all license and permit fees in connection with this event,
further, the Council does hereby grant permission to the PTSA
to place two (2) free standing announcement signs, for the Frost
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show which will be installed no sooner
than October 19, 1985 and will be removed no later than November
3, 1985 at the following locations (A) on the easement of
the Northeast corner of Stark Road and Jeffries Service Drive,
and (B) on the Southwest corner of Lyndon and Farmington Road.
#844-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated August 28, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to fees incurred by the Arts Commission in
the amount of $1 ,014 as a result of services rendered by the
Police Department and the Department of Public Service for project
assistance for the 1985 Bluegrass Festival at Greenmead, the
Council does hereby waive and release these fees in the manner
and form herein requested
#845-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director dated August 22, 1985, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Mayor
and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission or August 15, 1985, wherein a request is submitted
for an additional appropriation for various Personnel Selection
Accounts, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the transfer of the sum of $6,378 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to the following accounts in the following amounts.
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Account No Name Amount
101-236-765.000.000 Operating Supplies/Testing Supplies $2,210
101-236-828.000.000 Medical Examiner 3,195
101-236-825.000.000 Professional Services/Interview
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A communication from the Personnel Director, dated August 5, 1985, re
Council Resolution #500-85 -- Status Report of City Employees Relative to Residency
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#846-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated September 13, 1985,
approved by the Director of Finance and the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the following grants received from the Senior
Alliance-
Senior Center Staffing $ 4,000 (State)
Chore $10,300 (Federal )
Personal Care/Homemaker $25,500 (State)
further, the Council does hereby approve the attached grant
classifications and pay rates which shall take effect on October
1 , 1985 and terminate on September 30, 1986, the only benefit
to be provided in this regard being holiday pay after the
completion of 480 hours
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated September 11 , 1985,
enclosing annual reports received from the General Depositories as well as the
ollecting Agents for taxes and water bills was received and placed on file for
le information of the Council
#847-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of' Police dated September 10, 1985, the Council does
hereby approve the annual Christmas Parade for Saturday, November
23, 1985, beginning at 9.00 A M and request the Wayne County
Road Commission to close Six Mile from Inkster to Middlebelt
between the hours of 6 00 A.M until 11 -00 A.M , Six Mile from
Merriman to Middlebelt between the hours of 8 30 A M. and 11 .00
A M , Seven Mile from Merriman to Inkster between the hours
of 8.30 A M and 11 .00 A.M. and Middlebelt from Five Mile to
Eight Mile between the hours of 8 30 A M and 11 -00 A M or
until the road is returned to normal traffic operation The
City of Livonia will assume liability for any damage claims
which may arise as a result of the road closure Lt Russell
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E. McQuaid is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road
closure permit in behalf of the City
#848-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Chairman of the Livonia Girls Hockey Association dated September
17, 1985, wherein a request is submitted for the waiver of all
fees in connection with the operation of a haunted house at
the Livonia Mall parking lot in October, 1985, the Council does
hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted.
#849-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Treasurer dated August 30, 1985, with regard to funds
which are presently on deposit with the City as a result of
assessments prior to 1975 in connection with certain paving
projects which at this time do not appear to be refundable,
the Council does hereby request a report and recommendation
from Plante and Moran, the City auditors, and the Department
of Law with respect to the proper procedure to be utilized in
connection with the disposition of these funds.
#850-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Director dated September 4, 1985, which transmits
a document from the City Planning Commission entitled, "Capital
Improvement Program 1986-1991 " in accordance with 1931 PA 285,
as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Capital
Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation
#851-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 4, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 8-191-85, adopted on August 27, 1985,
in connection with Petition 85-7-3-6 submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to vacate Priscilla Lane,
North of Plymouth Road, West of Stark Road, in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 28, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its recommendation.
#852-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering Division take traffic counts on Priscilla Lane
and Boston Post Road, in the area North of Plymouth Road, West
of Stark Road in the Southwest 1/4 of' Section 28, for submission
to the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee for its consideration.
#853-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor, dated September 11 , 1985, the Council
does hereby request that the State Representatives, Lyn Bankes
and John Bennett, and Senator Robert Geake, give favorable
consideration and do all things necessary to secure the adoption
of House Bill No 4911 which would require City Council approval
in order for the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to issue
a Specially Designated Distributor, SDD, or Specially Designated
Merchant SDM License, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
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to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the aforesaid
Representatives and State Senator
#854-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 3, 1985, from the Department of Law, transmitting
for Council acceptance a Grant of, Easement, more particularly
described as.
Grant of Easement dated August 29, 1985, executed by Dwight
E. Morris, a single man, and Margaret F. Morris, for
The West 20 feet of the following parcel of land That
part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31 , Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the East and West
1/4 line of said Section 31 , distant North 89 degrees
41 minutes West, 467 91 feet from the East 1/4 corner
of Section 31 , proceeding thence North 89 degrees 41
minutes West along said line, 664.24 feet, thence North
0 degrees 34 minutes 30 seconds East, 730 10 feet to
the center line of, Ann Arbor Trail ; thence South 77
degrees 35 minutes 45 seconds East along said center
line, 671 .15 feet, thence South 0 degrees 18 minutes
15 seconds East, 589 58 feet to the point of beginning.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 31E)
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 the full performance of this resolution
A communication from the City Attorney, dated September 16, 1985, re Livonia
ssociates v City of Livonia, Wayne County circuit Court Case #76 620954 CE was
eceived and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#855-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated September 5, 1985, and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 30a of 1968 PA 65 (MCLA 168.30a) , as
amended, the Council does hereby appoint Mr. Nick J. Iatrow,
14753 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as a Democratic
Party Member to the Board of' Canvassers of the City of Livonia
for a four year term expiring December 31 , 1989
0856,85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated September 5, 1985, and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 30a of 1968 PA 65 (MCLA 168.30a), as
amended, the Council does hereby appoint Mr Arthur F. Sippola,
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14444 Melvin, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as the Republican Party
Member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for
a four year term expiring December 31 , 1989.
#857-85 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, October
28, 1985 at 7.30 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 85-7-1-20, submitted by the City Planning Commission
for a change of zoning ofiproperty located on the east side
of, Beatrice Avenue, north of Schoolcraft in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 23 from C-1 to R-1 , the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 8-186-85 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 85-7-1-20 be approved
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 amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed change of the 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 fwrther, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
#858-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Vispac,
Inc. , dated April 15, 1985, covering new industrial facilities
to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 28,
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 governmertal
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units deriving property taxes from the property which
will be affected, as required by Act 198, P.A 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 Monday, October 28,
1985 at 7.30 P.M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, October 28, 1985 at
7.30 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
4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
16, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 633-85
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated May 14, 1985, which sets forth its resolution
5-86-85 adopted on April 18, 1985, with regard to Petition
84-11-1-34, as amended, submitted by Lidia Veri for a change
of, zoning on property located on the north side of. Seven Mile
Road, east of. Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of, Section 3, from
R-3A to C-1 and R-7, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on June 24, 1985, pursuant
to Council Resolution 418-85, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 84-11-1-34, as amended, is hereby denied for the
following reasons:
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1 The proposed change of zoning is contrary to the Future
Land Use Plan of the City of Livonia as adopted by the
City Planning Commission
2. The portion of the proposed change of zoning regarding
a change to the C-1 zoning classification would not provide
for uses that are needed in the area and the surrounding
area is already well served with a variety of commercial
services
3 The proposed change of zoning to a C-1 zoning
classification would tend to encourage similar requests
on adjacent property to the East which would result in
strip commercial development along Seven Mile Road, which
development would be contrary to good planning principles
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
1859-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of. the Whole dated September
16, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 633-85
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Comaission, dated May 14, 1985, which sets forth its resolution
5-86-8E, adopted on April 18, 1985, with regard to Petition
84-11-1-34, as amended, submitted by Lidia Veri for a change
of zoning on property located on the north side of Seven Mile
Road, east of. Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, from
R-3A to C-1 and R-7, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on June 24, 1985, pursuant
to Council Resolution 418-85, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee ofithe Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following results
AYES Gundersen, Ventura, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
The President declared the motion to refer duly adopted
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4 (DOGS)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING SECTION 261 THERETO
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYSNone
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication
Councilmar Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Crdinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 030A OF TITLE
15, CHAPTER 56 (PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF OFDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCar,n, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS None
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
ILuncilwoman Gundersen left the podium at 8 15 P M
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 85-5-3-4)
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result'
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective cn
publication.
Councilwoman Gundersen returned to the podium at 8 16 P M
LCouncilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
e following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 O THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVON:A AA: AMEh:ING ARTICLE
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III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition 85-5-1-13)
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 Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 85-5-3-5)
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
the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1860-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Arts Commission dated August 29, 1985, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to the proposed disposition of, assorted equipment previously
used in connection with a lease agreement between the City of
Livonia and the Visual Arts Association of Livonia, Inc , the
Council does, in accordance with Section 3.05 060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, declare said equipment to be surplus property
and authorize the Director of Finance to dispose ofthe same
pursuant to provisions of law and city ordinance.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
1861-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated September 13,
1985, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
an invoice date:.' September 6, 1985, from the architectural firm
of. Kamp DiComo Associates, P C , in the amount ofi $15,660, which
represents a p'vg-ess payment for schematic design for the proposed
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new Main Library in accordance with the architectural contract,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $15,660 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
of the General Fund, subject to the provision that this payment
constitutes an advance to be reimbursed to the said fund from
revenues received from future millage levies of the special Library
millage
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
#862-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Mayor dated September 6, 1985, in
connection with an offer submitted by Gerald M Conley, attorney,
in behalf of his clients, Mr. and Mrs. Meldon G. Bucher, to sell
certain property commonly known as 36616 Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan (Tax Item No. G2a) to the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law to employ the services
of Charles W Allen, Jr. MAI, SRPA, to prepare a real estate
appraisal of. the property and buildings located at 36616 Seven
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan (Tax Item No G2a) for a sum not
to exceed $600.00, and such sum is hereby appropriated and
authorized to be expended from the unexpended fund balance account
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
186345 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Director of Public
Safety dated August 27, 1985, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, and is approved fon submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $126,900 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to cover the estimated
architectural fees to be incurred th'-ough November 30, 1985,
for services rendered by the firm of Louis G Redstone Associates,
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Inc. , 28425 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for
the design and supervision of the construction of the addition
to the Police Headquarters Building, subject to the provision
that the said appropriation constit.tes ar advance which shall
be reimbursed to the said fund frorr revenues received from the
sale of. Building Authority Bonds to be issued for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1864-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Comrrission and having also considered
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated August
28, 1985, submitted in connection therewith, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Mike Kelly' s Landing of Livonia,
Inc for outdoor service to be held in conjunction with 1985
Class C licensed business located at 14000 Middlebelt, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1865-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated September 11 , 1985,
requesting approval of. an application for a new Michigan Liquor
Control Full Year B-Hotel License submitted by Beverage Services,
Inc , Daniel J. Vosota, President, the Council does hereby take
this means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that
the City Council approves the said request "above all others",
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
law /866-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of, the Planning Director, Director of Public Works
and the Director of Finance, received by the Office of the City
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Clerk on September 3, 1985, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for additional funds to
cover the cost of overtime incurred by the Ordinance
Enforcement/Sanitation Division of the Planning Department, the
Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $5,000 from the Salaries
and Wages Account 205-525-702.000.000 to be transferred to the
Salaries and Wages - Overtime Account 205-525-709 000 000 for
this purpose.
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 duly adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1867-85 WHEREAS, THE City of, Livonia anticipates that it will
experience a major fiscal burden for liability insurance coverage
due to an increase in premiums during the next fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, hundreds of local governments in Michigan have had their
liability insurance cancelled before the expiration date and
are confronted with the unavailability or unaffordability of
liability insurance, and
WHEREAS, such increased cost or uninsured exposure is an
unwarranted threat to the taxpayers of Michigan municipalities,
and particularly to those in the State's smaller jurisdictions,
especially when coupled with the unpredictability of exorbitant
damage awards and settlements against governmental agencies,
and
WHEREAS, under the doctrine of "Joint and several liability"
governmental agencies may be held only nominally at fault but
are forced to pay most of the damages awarded against other
codefendants who often do not have adequate resources to pay
their fair share of damages and are frequently judgement-proof4
resulting in the government' s paying disproportionate damage
awards out of the "deep pocket" of taxpayers even when the
government' s relationship to the case is incidental , and
WHEREAS, governmental employees and officials are not liable
in their individual capacities for their negligent actions when
performing a governmental function, and lawsuits will be filed
naming them as individual defendants exposing them individually
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L to heavy defense costs and devastating damage awards and their
governmental employers almost inevitably will defend and indemnify
such officers and employees, even though the governmental agencies
may be immune, and
WHEREAS, pending legislation has been introduced in the Legislature
which would address these and other major problems by imposing
reasonable limitations upon the liability of governments and
their officers and employees for negligent actions,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Livonia
that the Legislature enact and the Governor sign into law
legislation 1 ) to provide reasonable limits upon the liability
of governments and their officers and employees for damages
resulting from negligent actions, and 2) to clarify existing
law with respect to the scope of liability in the vast array
of,public services provided by governments, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Livonia supports enactment
by the State Legislature of SB 327 and SB 328 which address the
major liability problem currently facing Michigan governmental
units, public employees and taxpayers.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
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was
#868-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated August 4, 1985, to which is attached a
communication from Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants,
26211 Central Park Boulevard, P.0 Box 307, Southfield, Michigan
48037, dated August 27, 1985, the Council does hereby determine
to retain the firm of Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants,
for performing the Annual Independent Audit of the Accounts of
the City of Livonia for the year ending November 30, 1985, as
required by the City Charter and in accordance with the guidelines
set forth in the State Uniform Accounting Act, 1978, P.A 2,
for a total fee not to exceed $38,000, the allocation of which
shall be as follows:
General Fund $22,000
Municipal Refuse Disposal Fund 2,000
Special Assessment Fund 6,000
Water and Sewer Fund 8,000
$38,000
I 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
Lownanimously adopted, it was
#869-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Director dated September 16, 1985, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 767-85 wherein the Council did grant waiver
use approval to construct a restaurant and bakery on the west
side of Farmington Road, north of Schoolcraft Service Drive in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 , which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Department and approve the revised site plan and landscape
plan in the manner and form herein submitted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#870-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 20, 1985 which transmits
its resolution 8-170-85 adopted on August 13, 1985, with regard
to Petition 85-7-2-22, submitted by Joseph W Hood requesting
waiver use approval for automotive waxing operations within an
existing building located on the south side of Schoolcraft Service
Drive between Farmington and Merriman Roads in Section 27, which
property is zoned M-1 , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
85-7-2-22 is hereby approved and granted subject to adherence
to the plan marked "Landscape Plan" Job #79-3-80 by Basney &
Smith, Inc.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#871-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 20, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 8-176-85 adopted on August 13, 1985, with regard
to Petition 85-7-2-25, submitted by Trerice Management Company,
requesting waiver use approval to park moving van trailers on
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Iwoproperty located on the east side of Hubbard, between Plymouth
and the C & 0 Railway in the South 1/2 of Section 27, which
property is zoned M-1 , the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition
85-7-2-25 is hereby denied for the following reasons:
1 . The petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that
the proposed use is in compliance with the general waiver
use standards set forth in Section 19.06 of. Zoning
Ordinance 543.
2. The site does not have the capacity to accommodate the
proposed use.
3. The proposed use is detrimental to and incompatible with
surrounding use in the area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra.
NAYS. Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#872-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 4, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 8-187-85 adopted on August 27, 1985
with regard to Petition 85-8-2-29, submitted by Sedar Enterprises,
requesting waiver use approval to locate general office uses
within a building proposed to be constructed on the southwest
corner of Middlebelt and Wentworth in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
14, which property is zoned P.S. , the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 85-8-2-29 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#873-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 4, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 8-190-85 adopted on August 27, 1985
with regard to Petition 85-8-2-32, submitted by Twin Valley
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Imp Corporation requesting waiver use approval to construct general
offices on property located on the east side of Farmington Road
between Eight Mile Road and Norfolk in the Northwest 1/4 ofiSection
3, which property is zoned P.S. , the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 85-8-2-32 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation ofithe Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#874-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1985, which sets
forth its resolution 7-149-85, adopted on July 30, 1985, submitted
by Richard Gallagher for a change of zoning on property located
on the east side of Stark Road between Capitol and Beacon Road
in the South 1/2 of Section 28 from R-5 to M-1 , and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on September 16, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 691-85,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the Planning Commission, and the said Petition 85-5-1-15 is hereby
denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the action
taken by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Feenstra left the podium at 8 36 P.M
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#875-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1985, which sets
forth its resolution 7-150-85 adopted on July 30, 1985 with regard
to Petition 85-6-1-16 submitted by Lambros Stassinos for a change
of zoning on property located on the southeast corner of.
Schoolcraft Service Drive and Eckles Road in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 19 from C-2 to M-1 , and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 16,
1985 pursuant to Council Resolution 691-85, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 85-6-1-16 is hereby approved and granted,
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of. Law is
Im. requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
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Imp, roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Feenstra returned to the podium at 8 37 P.M
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
1876-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1985 which sets
forth its resolution 7-151-85 adopted on July 30, 1985 with regard
to Petition 85-6-1-17 submitted by Jack Akey for a change of
zoning on property located on the East side of Middlebelt Road,
south of Terrence in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13 from P.S.
to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on September 16, 1985, pursuant to Council
Resolution 691-85, the Council does hereby reject in part and
deny in part the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the said Petition 85-6-1-17 only to the extent of approving
the rezoning of. this property from P.S. to the lesser
classification ofiC-1 ; and the City Planner is hereby instructed
Lto 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: Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra.
NAYS: Gundersen, Bennett, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVIII OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE," BY AMENDING SECTION 18.51 THEREOF.
(Petition 85-6-6-2)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
LbwOffice of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
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Labove Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#877-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1985 which sets
forth its resolution 7-154-85 adopted on July 30, 1985 with regard
to Petition 85-6-6-2, submitted by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to amend Section 18.51 of. Zoning Ordinance
543, by revising the definition of abandoned vehicles and Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on September 16, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 691-85,
and the proposed ordinance having received First Reading by
Councilman Feenstra on September 30, 1985, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
Impunanimously adopted, it was
#878-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Circuits,
DMA, Inc. , dated July 25, 1985, covering new industrial facilities
to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 27; 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 Circuits, DMA, 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. on September
16, 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.
ibp 1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Circuits, DMA, Inc , finds
and determines: (a) that the granting of this industrial
facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect
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of substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness
of. any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property
tax in the local governmental unit in which the facility
is to be located; and (b) the applicant has fwlly complied
with the requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A.
1974, as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from
Circuits, DMA, Inc. covering new industrial facilities
to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 27 for 12 years.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1879-85 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, there is located within the boundaries of, the City of.
Livonia an area which is legally described as follows:
That part of the Southwest 1/4 ofi Section 30, Township 1
South, Range 9 East, designated as beginning at a point on
the East and West 1/4 Section Line Distant South 89 degrees
31 minutes 40 seconds East 831 .90 feet from the West 1/4
corner of Section 30 proceeding thence South 89 degrees 31
minutes 40 seconds East along said Line 700 feet, thence
South 00 degrees 15 minutes 20 seconds West 593 feet, thence
North 89 degrees 1 minute 40 seconds West 698.56 feet, thence
North 00 degrees 7 minutes East 593 01 feet to the place
of,beginning 9. 52 Acres.
which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 29",
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
Hercules Drawn Steel Corp 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.
29, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
Lawo establishment of, the proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 29, and
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WHEREAS, on September 16, 1985 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 29, at which time Hercules Drawn Steel Corp. 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 Hercules Drawn Steel Corp.
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 above.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 29. "
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
1880-85 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, there is located within the boundaries of, the City of
Livonia an area which is legally described as follows
Part of the SW 1/4 Sec 30 T1S R9E Beg S 89 Deg 31M 40S E
831 .90 Ft and S 00 Deg 07M DOS W 643.01 Ft From the W 1/4
Cor Sec 30 TH S 89 Deg 31M 40S E 285.01 Ft. TH S 00 Deg 07M
00S W 534.65 Ft. Th N 74 Deg 19M 20S W 295.84 Ft Th N 00
Deg 07M 00S E 457.05 Ft. to POB 3 244 Acres
which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 30".
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Borin
Investment Co. 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. 30, and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 1985 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of, proposed City of, Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 30, at which time Borin Investment Company and other
taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity
to be heard (a copy ofithe statements both written and oral made
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at such hearing being on file with this City Council ), and a
representative of, Bonin Investment Company 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 above.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 30 "
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Gundersen, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS Taylor, Bennett
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#881-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 11 , 1985, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Deed of Michigan Department of Transportation,
more particularly described as
Deed of Michigan Department of. Transportation dated August
30, 1985, executed by James P. Pitz, Director of Michigan
Department of.Transportation, for
All that part of. the Southeast Quarter of, Section 6, T 1S,
R 9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as.
Beginning at a point on the South line of, Section 6 which
is South 88°03'33" West, 1645.97 feet from the Southeast
corner of said Section 6, thence North 01°56'57" West, 100.00
feet, thence South 85°14'22" East, 171 .17 feet, thence North
88°03'03" East, 228 feet, more or less, to a point which
is 400 feet East of the West line of the East 100 acres of.
said Southeast Quarter of Section 6, thence Southerly parallel
to said West line 80 feet, more or less, to said South line
of Section 6; thence South 88°03'03" West, 398 feet, to the
point of beginning.
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the Council does hereby, for and in behalf, of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Deed of Michigan Department of, Transportation
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
in the office of, the Register of, Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#882-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 12, 1985, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolutions 541-83 and 748-85, transmitting for Council
acceptance a warranty deed dated September 11 , 1985, executed
by Thomas Skibinski and Ann M. Skibinski , and a warranty deed
dated May 26, 1983, executed by Leo R Burton, a single man,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
The East 30 feet of the North 40.0 feet of, the South 1082.0
feet of the West 220.0 feet of, the East 1/2 of the Southwest
1/4 of Section 25, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(Camden Avenue right-of-way - Part of. Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 25Q45c)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deeds and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the
Wayne County Register of:Deeds and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of. this resolution, further,
the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed
from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax
exempt.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#883-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department ofiLaw, dated September 16, 1985, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 709-85, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated September 9, 1985, executed by Sheila
Kablaitis, conveying to the City certain property described as
follows:
The South 27 feet of the East 1/2 oftLot 412 of, Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No 7, as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, Page
58, Wayne County Records. (Seven Mile Road right-of-way)
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the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf, of the City
of, Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the
Wayne County Register of.Deeds and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of. this resolution, fwrther,
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 Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#884-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 16, 1985, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 849-84, transmitting for Council acceptance
a Warranty Deed dated December 6, 1983, executed by Gary L.
Whitener, Karl D Diehl and John J. Tomasino, copartners of Sweet
Swing, a Michigan Copartnership,
and
a Quit Claim Deed dated October 4, 1984, executed by David C.
Hallmark, Trustee of Ef-Em Investors, Inc , a dissolved Michigan
corporation,
and
a Quit Claim Deed dated July 15, 1985, executed by Carol Diehl ,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows
The South 60 feet of the following parcel of. land Land
in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan,
being a part of. the South 1/2 of Section 5, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, more particularly described as• That part
of the Southwest 1/4 of. Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, beginning South 89 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds East
466.69 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 5, thence
North 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 466.69 feet, thence
North 89 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds West 161 .66 feet,
thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 463.74
feet, thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds West
42 55 feet, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds
West 402.39 feet, thence South 89 degrees 9 minutes 46 seconds
West 202.45 feet, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds
West 100 feet, thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds
East 466.10 feet, thence South 0 degrees 15 minutes 03 seconds
ire West 265.06 feet, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds
East 738.21 feet, thence South 0 degrees 24 minutes 38 seconds
West 1170.22 feet, thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 20
seconds West 768.02 feet to the point of beginning
(05C1b2b2b3a)
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the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed and Quit Claim
Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same
recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested
to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show
the same as City-owned and tax exempt.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
unanimously adopted, it was
#885-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated August 27, 1985, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of. Police dated
September 23, 1985 in connection therewith, the Council does
hereby approve of a request from Stan' s Market, Inc. , stockholder
in Stan's Market #4 Inc. to transfer ownership of. 1985 SDM license
from Livonia Food Land, Inc. , for a business located at 37300
W. Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, 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, it
was
#886-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works dated September 26, 1985, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the award of. a contract for the Energy Management
and Control System authorized in Council Resolution 634-85, adopted
on July 24, 1985, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
1 . To authorize monthly payments of $2,202.86 to Citicorp
Industrial Credit, Inc , 1900 E Golf Road, Schaumburg,
Illinois 60195, for the financing of the Energy Management
and Control System, and
2. Authorize monthly payments of $449.00 for the first year
and $642 00 for the second year to Honeywell , Inc. , 23928
Research Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, following
complete installation ofithe system.
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
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L 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#887-85 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 Bennett,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of. the Committee of. the Whole dated September
30, 1985, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 586-85 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated June 14, 1985, which transmits its resolution 6-114-85,
adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard to Sign Permit Applications
#1707 and #1708, submitted by Trans Inns, Inc , requesting approval
to erect two ground signs on property located on the south side
of, Six Mile Road between South Laurel Park Drive and the 1-275
Freeway in Section 18, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of, the Planning Commission and approve said Sign
Permit Applications #1707 and #1708, subject to compliance with
the same condition as set forth in the aforesaid action of the
Planning Commission as well as the following additional conditions
1 . The sign to be erected on the 1-275 Freeway shall have
a maximum height of 50' as measured from the surface
of,the parking lot, and
2. The sign to be erected on Six Mile shall have a maximum
height of 10' as measured from the top of the berm
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#888-85 RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so
as to provide that the sign to be erected on the 1-275 Freeway
have a maximum height of sixty feet as measured from the surface
of, the parking lot
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura, Bishop
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impNAYS: Bennett, McCann, Feenstra.
The President declared the amendment adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#889-85 RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution, as amended,
be divided into two resolutions with regard to each of. the two
signs involved
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to divide with the following result.
AYES Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the motion to divide duly adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so
as to provide that the sign on Six Mile Road have a maximum height
of 15'
The motion failed for lack of support
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#890-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
30, 1985, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 586-85
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits its resolution
6-114-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard to Sign Permit
Application #1708, submitted by Trans Inns, Inc , requesting
approval to erect a ground sign on property located on the south
side of Six Mile Road between South Laurel Park Drive and the
I-275 Freeway in Section 18, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve said
Sign Permit Application #1708 subject to compliance with the
same condition as the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission
as well as the following additional condition that the sign
to be erected on Six Mile Road shall have a maximum height of.
10' as measured from the top ofithe berm
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imme k roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it
was
#891-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of, the Whole dated September
30, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 586-85
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated June 14, 1985, which transmits its resolution
6-114-85, adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard to Sign Permit
Application #1707, submitted by Trans Inns, Inc. , requesting
approval to erect a ground sign on property located on the south
side of Six Mile Road between South Laurel Park Drive and the
1-275 Freeway in Section 18, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve said
Sign Permit Application #1707 subject to compliance with the
same condition as the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission
Imo as well as the following additional condition, that the sign
to be located on the 1-275 Freeway shall have a maximum height
of,60' as measured from the surface of the parking lot.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS Bennett, McCann, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#892-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Brian
Blanton, 9155 Deering, Livonia, MI 48150, dated September 4,
1985, requesting the installation of a stop sign at the corner
of,Cathedral , if extended, and Deering (at the Cleveland Elementary
School ), the Council does hereby request that the Chief of, Police
and the Public Service Division comply with this request on a
ninety-day temporary basis in accordance with Section 10.09.100
Imp of.the Livonia Code of,Ordinances, as amended
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
1110 unanimously adopted, it was
1893-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
30, 1985, with regard to "Livonia 2000", a long range plan for
the City of Livonia, the Council takes this means to indicate
its support for "Livonia 2000".
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, this 1063rd Regular Meeting of the Council of, the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9 15 P.M. , September 30, 1985.
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Robert . Nash, City Clerk