HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1983-10-12 20547
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SIXTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 12, 1983, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President
of the Council at approximately 8:00 p.m. Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result. Present: Robert E. McCann, Gerald Taylor,
Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D. Bennett; absent.
Peter A. Ventura*.
*Mr. Ventura is recuperating from surgery in the hospital.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Patricia Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Russ Gronevelt,
Supt. of Public Service; G. E. Siemert, Chief Engineer; John J. Nagy, Planning Director;
and Michael Reiser, Officer of Emergency Preparedness.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously*
adopted, it was
#755-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,015th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 28, 1983, 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.
The Financial Statements for the month ending August 31, 1983, submitted
by the Director of Finance, were received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
The Communication from the Department of Law, dated September 27, 1983,
regarding the Jeffrey Lauren Land. Company v The City of Livonia Supreme Court
Docket No. 70330 - Application for Leave to Appeal, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded
by Councilman Feenstra:
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#756-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated September 14, 1983, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the release to Paragon Properties, 29200 Southfield,
Southfield, Michigan 48076, the proprietor of Paragon Industrial Sub-
division located in the NW 1/4 of Section 29, of the Financial Assurances
previously deposited with respect to the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
Bond and the monuments and markers escrow, pursuant to Council Resolution
868-79, and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 597-82 and 798-82;
further, all other financial assurances now on deposit with the City
shall remain the same and unchanged; and the action herein being taken is
for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer
that all these improvements have been satisfactorily installed, in accor-
dance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia.
#757-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance dated September 15, 1983, which pursuant to Council
Resolution 51-75 submits an annual report with respect to general deposi-
tories and collecting agents for taxes and water bills, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee in order to
review the matter of general depositories and thereafter submit its
report and recommendation.
#758-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated September 19, 1983 which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached invoice of the
Wayne County Road Commission, the Council does hereby authorize final
payment in the amount of $1,688.35 to the Board of Wayne County Road
Commission, which sum includes full and complete balance due to cover the
City's share of the cost of the installation of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Six Mile and Levan Roads, which traffic signal was
authorized to be installed, in Council Resolution 746-80 adopted on August
20, 1980; and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
additional sum of $88.35 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts
(Major Road Account), for this purpose.
The Communication from the Department of Public Works, Division of
Engineering, dated September 19, 1983, regarding the Final Construction Cost of
the Improvement of Middlebelt, 1-96 to Five Mile Road, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council.
#759-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated. September 20, 1983, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 628-83 in connection with a communication
from Donald J. Bist, 33424 Wexford, Westland, Michigan, dated. August 10,
1983, regarding the question of error in assessment costs and, possible
credit for existing sanitary sewer on his property located on Wayne Road,
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south of Seven Mile, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with regard to the items raised in Mr. Bist's letter of August 10,
1983; further, the Council does hereby amend and revise paragraph 3 of
Council Resolution 513-83, adopted on June 29, 1983, with regard to S.A.D.
No. 244 so as to provide that the roll shall be divided into fifteen (15)
equal annual installments rather than ten (10) equal annual installments,
with the balance of the said resolution 513-83 to remain in full force
and effect.
#760-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated September 26, 1983, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 540-83, transmitting for Council acceptance a warranty
deed dated September 20, 1983, executed by Stella Cartwright conveying
to the City certain property described as follows:
The East 30 feet of the North 120 feet of the South 1,042 feet
of the West 220 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 25, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan. (Camden Avenue right-of-way - Part of Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 2505a45b)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County
Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution; further, the City Assessor
is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls
and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt.
#761-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated May 24, 1983, and the report and recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police dated September 20, 1983, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Janet and
Suzanne V. Hajal for transfer of ownership of 1983-84 OM licensed
business from George Y. Hajal, located at 27600 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
#762-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning
Director dated September 9, 1983, to which is attached a proposed hold-
harmless contract between the City of Livonia and the Community Commission
on Drug Abuse (CCODA), the purpose of which is to protect the City in the
event that funds provided from the C.D.B.G. Program are misappropriated
or are spent in violation of the terms of the contract, the Council does
hereby request and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to execute the contract in the manner and form
herein submitted, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
W763-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning
Director dated September 9, 1983, to which is attached a proposed hold-
harmless contract between the City of Livonia and First Step, the Western
Wayne County Project on Domestic Assault, a Michigan non-profit corporation,
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the purpose of which is to protect the City in the event that funds
provided from the C.D.B.G. Program are misappropriated or are spent
in violation of the terms of the contract, the Council does hereby
request and authorize the Mayor and. City Clerk, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to execute the said contract in the manner and
form herein submitted, as well as to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
*764-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated September 21, 1983, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of S1,500 from the Court Expense
Account 101-222-826 to the Capital Outlay - Books Account 101-222-978,
the action herein being taken in order to continue to keep the law library
current and up-to-date.
#765-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. & Mrs.
Charles Aitchison and certain other residents on Purlingbrook, received
by the Office of the City Clerk on September 20, 1983, wherein a request
is submitted for a paving improvement on Purlingbrook between St. Martins
and Eight Mile and on Bretton between Purlingbrook and FlAmingo, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Division for its
report and recommendation.
#766-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated September 21, 1983, with regard to MCLA 211.44(7) (which
provides that the Treasurer shall not impose a property tax administration
fee or late penalty charge unless the City Council approves by resolution
or ordinance an authorization for the imposition of such administration
fee or late penalty charge) and MCLA 211.59 (which provides a collection
fee for collections made after March 1st. ), the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Department of Law for a report (clarification) and recom-
mendation.
#767-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources dated September 16, 1983, approved by the Director
of Finance and the Mayor, the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, accept a gift and donation of one (1) Texas Instruments
Home Computer from Mr. & Mrs. E. McLeod, 32060 Washington, Livonia,
Michigan.
#768-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated September 20, 1983, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to
a request from the Western Wayne County Association of Plumbing Contractors
for a waiver of all plumbing and electrical inspection fees for work to be
completed at 20403 Hugh Avenue by the Western Wayne County Association of
Plumbing Contractors at no expense to the owner, the Council does, in
accordance with Section .040 and .050 of Chapter 56 of Title 15 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, waive all plumbing and electrical inspection
fees in the manner and form herein requested.
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#769-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recommendation of the
Chief of Police dated September 15, 1983 in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Gary Atkinson to be
appointed personal representative for the estate of William Joseph
Atkinson, deceased, holder of 1983 Class C License with Sunday Sales
Permit and Dance Permit, located at 32826 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
#770-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recommendation of the
Chief of Police dated September 20, 1983 in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Bashara Bowling
Enterprises, Inc. for transfer of stock interests in 1983 Class C
licensed business with official permit (bowling) and permission for sale,
service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in concourse area, located
at 28455 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, from
existing stockholder, George Bashara to existing stockholders, George
Bashara, Jr. , and William G. Bashara; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
#771-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated July 19, 1983, and the report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police dated September 15, 1983
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Eddie E. Ayyash for transfer of ownership of 1983 SDD-SDM licensed
business located at 34950 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, Michigan in Wayne
County, from George F. and Patricia H. Hissong; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
#772-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated September 12, 1983 which transmits its resolution
8-180-83, adopted on August 30, 1983, with regard to Sign Permit Application
#390, submitted by Robert D. Blair III for approval to erect a sign on a
building to be located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between
Farmington and Wayne Roads in Section 9, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and sign permit application
#390 is hereby approved and granted subject to compliance with the condition
attached to the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
#773-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Police Chief dated September 30, 1983 with regard to House Bill
4723 which provides that lockups and holding centers which hold people for
less than 72 hours would not be inspected and regulated by the Department
of Corrections, the Council takes this means to express its unqualified
support of House Bill 4723 and to urge that Representative Jack Kirksey
and State Senator Robert Geake do all things necessary to support the
adoption of House Bill 4723; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a copy of this resolution to Representative Kirksey and Senator Geake.
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#774-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated September 12, 1983 which transmits its resolu-
tion 8-171-83, adopted on August 30, 1983, with regard to Petition
83-6-3-5 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to
vacate an easement located on the north side of Schoolcraft Service Drive
east of Middlebelt in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
does grant the said petition 83-6-3-5; and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with
this resolution.
#775-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated September 12, 1983, which transmits its resolu-
tion 8-173-83, adopted on August 30, 1983, wherein the Commission did
amend Part I of the Master Plan, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to
change the designation of Pembroke Avenue between Purlingbrook and
Merriman Road in Section 2 from a half-mile collector street to a local
residential street, the Council does hereby certify and acknowledge the
receipt of same.
#776-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 4, 1983, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 27, 1983 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from the Southland
Corporation to add Adrienne Iris Wilson and Kenneth Allan Wilson as co-
licensees with them in the 1983-84 SDM licensed business located at 8998
lbor Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
#777-83 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 5.293)4; 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, November
14, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition 83-4-1-12, submitted by the City Planning Commission for
a change of zoning of property located on the west side of Middlebelt
Road between Greenland and Puritan Avenues in Section 14, from RUF
to P.S., the City Planning Commission in its resolution 9-194-83
having recommended to the City Council that Petition 83-4-1-12 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
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
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first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each
railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within
the districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#778-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole dated October 3, 1983 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 651-81, adopted on July 22, 1981, with regard to a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on September 22, 1983,
wherein the Commission did recommend the following:
1. Consolidate the proposed Recreation Aide I and Recreation
Aide II classifications.
2. Set up 3 levels of pay for each classification.
3. Establish the following positions and rates of pay:
Recreation Aide $3.35/hr. first year
3.45/hr. second year
3.55/hr. third year
Assistant Recreation Leader 3.70/hr. first year
3.80/hr. second year
3.90/hr. third year
Recreation Leader 4.00/hr. first year
4.15/hr. second year
4.30/hr. third year
Recreation Specialist 4.50/hr. first year
4.65/hr. second year
4.80/hr. third year
Figure Skating Instructor 9.00/hr.
Figure Skating Supervisor 11.00/hr.
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
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Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 420 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 96 (RETIREMENT PLAN) 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.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010A AND 010B OF
TITLE 1, CHAPTER 12 (GENERAL PENALTY) 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.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
low meeting of the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020A 1 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 32 (UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY) 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.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 050 OF TITTR 5,
CHAPTER 66 (PEDDLERS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS AND
SOLICITORS) 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.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 84 (TAXICABS) 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. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 110, 120, 130, 140,
150 and 170 OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 36 (LITTERING) 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. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 52 (POSTING) OF TITLE
9 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. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130 OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER
18 (CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES.
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.
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Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
LAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050A OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER
21 (TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS) 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.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 140B AND 260 AND REPEALING
SECTIONS 020B, 150 AND 160B OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 33
(DRIVING REGULATIONS) 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.
L The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 66
(VEHICLE EQUIPMENT) 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.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 030
AND 070 OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 69 (MUFFLERS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
Lthe office of tne 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.
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Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010A OF TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 84 (BICYCLES, MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES AND
SIMILAR VEHICLES) 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. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#779-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public Works
dated September 27, 1983, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Director of Public Works to terminate
the current contract between the City of Livonia and Zelda Elevator
Company; further the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a one (1) year service maintenance contract at a
monthly rate of $545.89 with Schindler Haughton Elevator Corporation,
1409 G Allen Drive, Troy, Michigan 48084 in the manner and form herein
submitted; further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04.140 D. 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $4,908 to be paid to Schindler Haughton
Elevator Corporation for six (6) months clean-up in accordance with
their proposal dated September 30, 1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#780-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Department of Law, dated September 19, 1983, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with respect to the addition of a 1% property tax admini-
stration fee on taxes voluntarily paid before February 15 of each succeeding
year, as provided for in Section 44 of the General Property Tax Law
(MCLA 211.44), the Council of the City of Livonia takes this means to
determine that with respect to the preparation of 1983 tax rolls and
tax statements (including summer school and college property taxes)
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that the same shall not include, and the Council does hereby expressly
waive, the addition of a 1% property tax administration fee; further,
that this action shall continue in fall force and effect with regard
to ll future (1984 and thereafter) tax rolls and tax statements
(including summer school & college property taxes) unless the waiver
herein authorized is rescinded and repealed by future action and
subsequent resolution of the City Council; and the City Assessor,
the City Treasurer and the City Clerk 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 results:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#781-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated September 19, 1983, with regard to the waiver
of a 1% property tax administration fee, and the action taken in Council
Resolution #780-83, the Council does hereby request that the Department
of Law submit its report and recommendation on whether or not the Council
need take any further action to waive a 1% property tax administration
fee on summer school and college taxes.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#782-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police dated September 22, 1983 in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve a request from Roosevelt Reese for a
new SDM license to be located at 16324 Middlebelt Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#783-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated May 10, 1983, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 22, 1983
in connection therewith, with respect to a request from Ray Santini
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for a transfer of ownership of 1981-82 licensed business in escrow from
Hildegard. L. Sackleh, located at 31236 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48154, the Council does hereby recommend that the Michigan 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, 53; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
A roll cAll vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#784-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated July 8, 1983, and the report
and recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police dated September 15,
1983 in connection therewith, with regard to a request from Eunice
K. Mubaraz for transfer of ownership of 1983-84 SDM licensed business
from Charles S. Ouden, located at 31511 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, the Council does hereby table this matter until such time as the
petitioner has demonstrated that all outstanding taxes have been paid
in full; 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated July 18, 1983, and the report
and recommendation or the Chief of Police dated September 22, 1983 in
connection therewith, with regard to a request from Raymond S. Garay,
stockholder in Garay Ent. , Inc. for transfer of ownership of 1983 Class
C licensed business with three bars and Dance-Entertainment Permit,
located at 33201 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan from John J. Sassak,
the Council does hereby table this matter until the next regular meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett
NAYS: Taylor, Bishop, McCann
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated July 18, 1983, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 22,
1983 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from Raymond S. Garay, Stockholder in Garay Ent. , Inc. for
transfer of ownership of 1983 Class C licensed business with three
bars and dance-entertainment permit, located at 33201 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150 from John J. Sassak; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett
The President declared the resolution denied.
The President declared that this item be placed on the next regular meeting of the
Council.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#785-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated September 12, 1983, which transmits its
resolution 8-181-83, adopted on August 30, 1983, with regard to Sign
Permit Application #421 submitted by Atlas Sign Company for approval
to erect a sign on a building to be located on the south side of Seven Mile
Road between Irving and Myron in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and does hereby grant and approve sign application #421 subject to
compliance with the conditions set forth in the aforesaid action of the
Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated September 12, 1983, which transmits its
resolution 8-182-83, adopted on August 30, 1983, with regard to Sign
Permit Application #422 (diagram 21B), submitted by Atlas Sign Company
for approval to erect a new sign on a building located on the south side
of Seven Mile Road between Irving and Myron in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 9, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and does hereby grant and approve sign application
#422 (Diagram 21B), subject to compliance with the conditions set forth
in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: Gundersen, Bennett, McCann
The President declared the resolution denied.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#786-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated September 12, 1983, which transmits
its resolution 8-182-83, adopted on August 30, 1983, with regard to
Sign Permit Application #422 (diagram 21A), submitted by Atlas Sign
Company for approval to erect a new sign on a building located on the
south side of Seven Mile Road between Irving and Myron in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 9, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and does hereby grant and approve sign
application #422 (Diagram 21A), subject to compliance with the conditions
set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#787-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated September 21, 1983, which transmits its
resolution 9-183-83, adopted on September 20, 1983, with regard to the
Site Plan submitted in connection with Petition 83-6-2-22 by Mohamed
Bayed for waiver use approval to utilize an SDD license within a party
store proposed to be constructed on the west side of Middlebelt Road
between Schoolcraft and. Bentley in Section 23, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
site plan is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based
upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion of the Planning Connission, as well as the additional condition that
the trash enclosure shall be relocated behind the proposed building.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#788-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated September 29, 1983, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 481-83, transmitting for Council acceptance a Special
Warranty Deed dated August 17, 1983, executed by Ronald W. Harwig,
Assistant Vice President, and Satsuki N. Tuttrup, Assistant Secretary,
Federal National Mortgage Association, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows:
Lot 261, Thomas Elliot Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 72,
Page 19 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
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the Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, does hereby
determine to accept the aforesaid Special Warranty Deed and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne
County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further, the
City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from
the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4789-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated October 3, 1983, the Council does hereby amend and revise
paragraphs 4 and 5 of Council Resolution 691-83 with respect to S.A.D.
42+6 and Council Resolution 692-83 with respect to S.A.D. #247 so as to
provide a date of December 1, 1983 in lieu of December 1, 1984, 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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#790-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Honorable James R. McCann and Robert B. Brzezinski, District Judges
for the 16th District Court, dated October 5, 1983, to which is attached
a copy of Administrative Order 281 of the District Court, wherein it is
requested that the appointment of Sean P. Kavanagh as 16th District
Court Magistrate be approved, on the basis of an hourly rate of $10
per hour, based on 2,080 hours, with benefits afforded full-time employees
included, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of
such appointment, effective upon certification and extending to July
31, 1984.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#791-83 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.
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iir On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#792-83 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment and to revitalize the City's economy,
and to assist industrial and commercial enterprises, and to encourage
the location, expansion or retention of industrial and commercial
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the City and
its residents and to retain employment opportunities in the City; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by the Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 of the
Public Acts of Michigan, 19711., as amended ("Act 338"), and the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, has prepared and submitted a project
plan (the "Project Plan") involving a commercial project to be undertaken
on behalf of Newburgh Associates (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold a public
hearing concerning the Project, the Project Plan and the bonds proposed
therein to be issued by the Corporation (the "Bonds"), prior to taking
legislative action relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council shall meet on
November 11+, 1983, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at which time it shall conduct a
public hearing on the Corporation's submission of the Project Plan and the
issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice of such
public hearing by (1) publishing a notice thereof in The Livonia Observer,
a newspaper of general circulation in the City; (2) posting in at least
ten (10) conspicuous and public places in the Project District Area; and
(3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel of real property in
the Project District Area at the last known address of the owner as
shown by the tax assessment records, which notices shall be published
and given at least fourteen (111.) full days prior to the date set for
said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
iftwCITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR NEWBURGH ASSOCIATES PROJECT
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation of the
City of Livonia has submitted a project plan to the City Council for its
approval.
Said project plan deals with the construction and equipping of a
18,500 square foot office facility to be owned and used by Newburgh
Associates, and to be located on a project area or site described as
follows:
A parcel of land being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 17, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 17 (Centerline of
Newburgh Road, 66 feet wide), said point being South 0 degrees 04
minutes 00 seconds East 661.37 feet from the Northwest corner of said
Section 17, thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 20 seconds East 665.00
feet to a point; thence South 0 degrees 06 minutes 15 seconds West
140.00 feet to a point; thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 20 seconds
West 664.68 feet to a point on the West line of Section 17, thence
North 0 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds West 140.00 feet to the point
of beginning; except the Westerly 60 feet thereof conveyed to the
City of Livonia by Deed recorded in Liber 16923, page 471.
The street address of the facility is 16824 through 16846 Newburgh Road.
Said project plan details all information required by law relative to
said project and its impact on the community. No persons will be displaced
from the project area as a result of this project. Said project plan also
proposes the issuance of revenue bonds by said Economic Development
Corporation in a maximum principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to
assist in the financing of said project.
The City Council will meet at 7:00 o'clock p.m., Monday, the 14th day of
November, 1983, at the Livonia City Hall located at 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability of the City Council
approving, modifying or rejecting by resolution said project plan and
the issuance of bonds as proposed therein.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections 10 and 17
of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended. The project plan
and relevant maps or plats are available for inspection at the City Clezk 's
office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered an opportunity
at said hearing to address the City Council concerning said project, said
project plan, and the bonds proposed to be issued. Written comments may
also be submitted to the City Clerk prior to said hearing.
City Clerk
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4. The City Clerk does hereby determine that the foregoing form of
Low notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate notice to the
citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
of the Council to hold a public hearing and the purpose of the public
hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#793-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated October 11, 1983, to which is attached a letter from LPR
Land Company dated October 3, 1983, wherein permission is requested by
the Petitioner to withdraw from furtner consideration Petition 83-2-2-4
submitted by LPR Land Company requesting waiver use approval to construct
a building for general office use on the northeast corner of Farmington
Road and Lyndon Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 which property
is zoned P.S., the Council does hereby grant the petitioner's request to
withdraw this petition and does hereby determine to take no further action
with regard to the same.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#794-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Co-ordinator
of the "Frost Holiday Craft Show" received by the office of the City Clerk
on October 11, 1983, wherein permission is requested to place a "Frost
Holiday Craft Show" announcement board on the southwest corner of Lyndon
and Farmington Roads two weeks prior to the show, October 24, 1983, the
Council does hereby grant permission in the manner herein requested
subject to removal of the said sign by Sunday, November 6, 1983.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#795-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Zoning
Board of Appeals dated October 10, 1983, approved by the Finance Director,
wherein funds are requested to employ a temporary full-time secretary for
a six week period, the Council does hereby appropriate the transfer of the
sum of $2,090.40 from the unexpended fund balance account to be transferred
to account #101-815-702.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen,Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#796-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Domino's
Pizza, dated October 11, 1983, wherein a request is made for the use of
a "Domino's Pizza" logo painted van equipped with a public address system
to tour the residential streets boundried by Farmington Road to the west,
Plymouth Road to the north, Joy Road to the south and. Inkster Road to
the east, between the dates of October 12, 1983 and November 1, 1983, to
be used 3 days per week between the hours of 12:00 Noon and Sunset, the
Council does hereby deny the said request in that such request does not
comply with the requirements set forth in the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
Section 8.32.070, as amended, and for the further reason that the action
taken herein is necessary to further the public welfare and to insure the
public's rights of peace, tranquility and privacy.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, this 1016th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 8:40 p.m. , October 12, 1983.
Ir. ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK