HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1983-06-15 20389
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 15, 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 Bennett delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E.
McCann, Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura, Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen,
Robert R. Bishop. Absent: Fernon P. Feenstra.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Patricia Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Captain
Crayk, Police Department; G. E. Siemert, Chief Engineer; John J. Nagy, Planning
Director; Joan Duggan, Director of Community Resources.
By Counci1mnn Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#456-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1007th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 1, 1983, are
hereby approved.
The communication from the Department of Law dated June 3, 1983 re:
Zieger Osteopathic Hospital, Inc., d/b/a Botsford Hospital, v County of Wayne,
Wayne County Auditors, and the City of Livonia - Wayne County Case No. 82 .244 700 CK
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and
seconded by Councilman Bishop:
#457-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated May 6, 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, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Conco Midwest of Arkansas, 521 Pyramid Place, Little
Rock, Arkansas, for the 1983 pavement joint and crack sealing program for
the estimated total cost of $119,179.50 based upon the Engineering
Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item; further, the Council does hereby
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Iftw appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $119,179.50 from
the 7.9 million dollar general obligation road improvement bond issue for
this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as required; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#458-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Planning Director dated May 23, 1983, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of New Hudson Fence Company,
Inc. , 44375 Grand River, Novi, Michigan, for the renovation and installa-
tion of the fence partially enclosing the Livonia Cemetery located on the
West side of Farmington Road between Five Mile Road and Lyndon Avenue for
the price of $11,130, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item; and the Planning Department is hereby authorized
to approve minor adjustments in the work as required; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#459-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Penn Avenue
Block Party Chairman, Craig W. Brown, 31784 Penn Avenue, Livonia, Michigan
48150, dated May 31, 1983 requesting permission to close Penn Avenue
between Alabama and Washington on June 26, 1983 from 1.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action herein taken being made subject to
approval of the Police Department.
#460-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated May 20, 1983, approved for submission by the
Mayor, in conjunction with bids received for the sale and disposition of
miscellaneous (DPW) vehicles, the Council does hereby reject all bids
received in connection with this item and does authorize the sale of these
vehicles at a public auction, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#461-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police dated May 17, 1983 which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of a smoke detection system and in-
stallation thereof for the detention area in the Livonia Police Headquar-
ters Building from Pyrotronics, 8 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, New
Jersey 07927, for a total price installed including inspection and tests
in the amount of $2,772, the same to be expended from Account No. 101-325-
987.000.000; 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 4 and 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
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#462-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chairman of the Building Code Board of Appeals dated May 10, 1983,
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for
an increase in the Board's 1982-83 budget for salaries and wages, due to
an increase in the number of meetings being conducted, the Council does
hereby appropriate the sum of $500 from the unexpended fund balance
account to be transferred to Account No. 101-381-728.000.000 for this
purpose.
#463-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 25, 1983, the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia accept the donation of a check in the amount of $25 from Mrs.
Evelyn Sisler, 2125 N. Baker, East Wenatchee, Washington 98801, and does
for this purpose authorize an increase in the Mayor's emergency fund,
Account No. 101-173-841.000.000 in a like amount.
#464-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chairman of the Livonia Arts Commission dated May 26, 1983 which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept two (2) paintings entitled "pools" by Jim Nawara and "Strider"
by Dennis Gustella.
#465-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Historical Commission dated May 25, 1983, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $200 from Account No.
101-737-983.000.000 and $500 from Account No. 101-737-976.120.000, to
the following accounts in the following amounts:
101-737-730.000.000 Postage $200
101-737-853.000.000 Telephone 100
101-737-904.000.000 Printing 300
101-737-958.000.000 Dues , Subscriptions 100
#466-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated May 20, 1983, approved for submission by the Mayor and to
which is attached an Annual Membership fee notice from the Michigan
Municipal League for the period July 1, 1983 through June 30, 1984, in the
amount of $7,320, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of same
from funds budgeted for this purpose.
#467-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Traffic Commission dated May 25, 1983 approved for submission by the
Mayor and which transmits its resolution 20-83, wherein the Commission
did approve the installation of "No Parking" signs on the South side of
Curtis between Lathers and Deering, the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit an additional report clarifying the reasons
for the installation of the aforesaid signs on the south side of Curtis
rather than the North side of Curtis as originally requested.
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#468-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 26, 1983 which bears the signature of the Finance Director, the
Council does hereby authorize the extension of the agreement between the
City of Livonia and James H. Karoub Associates, as the City's Legislative
consultant for the period ending April 19, 1984, the said extension to be
based upon an annual fee of $20,000, including all expenses, with the
balance of said Agreement to be based upon the same terms and conditions
as those which are set forth in a contract dated April 20, 1977, which was
authorized in Council Resolution 335-77 adopted on April 6, 1977, and
which was thereafter extended for one (1) year periods pursuant to Council
Resolutions 1058-;9, 590-80 and 895-81; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to affix their
signatures to said contract extension, which agreement shall be prepared
by the Department of Law in accordance with the action taken herein.
#469-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 21, 1983 to which is attached its
resolution 4-70-83, wherein the Commission did amend Part VII of the
Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Future Land Use Plan, so as to
change the designation of property located on the northeast corner of
Schoolcraft and Middlebelt Roads in Section 24, from Office to General
Commercial and from High Density Residential to Office, the Council does
hereby acknowledge and certify the receipt of same.
#470-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated May 23, 1983 and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated May 26, 1983 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request of the Southland
Corporation and Andrea and Edward Switkowski, Co-licensees, to add space
to the 1983-84 SDM licensed business located at 9001 Wayne 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.
#471-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator dated June 6, 1983, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
proposed contract between the Michigan Department of Labor and the City of
Livonia for the Michigan Youth Corp Program wherein the Livonia CETA
Office would receive $27,000 to be expended on wages and administration
for the Livonia Youth Corp Program for the period June 1, 1983 to
September 30, 1983, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the said contract
as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental for the full
performance of the resolution.
#472-83 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 5.2934; 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, July 25,
1983 at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
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1. Petition 83-4-1-11, submitted by John Colucci for
a change of zoning of property located on the west
side of Farmington Road south of Plymouth Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF to P.S.,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution
5-85-83 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 83-4-1-11 be approved;
2. Petition 83-4-1-10, submitted by Columbus Development
Company, Inc., for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between
Richfield and Hix in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19,
from R-1 to P.S., the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 5-84-83 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 83-4-1-10 be denied;
3. Petition 83-3-6-2, submitted by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to amend Section 9.02 and 9.03 of Zoning
Ordinance #543 by incorporating general office in P.S.
zoning districts, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 5-95-83 having recommended that Petition
83-3-6-2 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 amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and
(b) Location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a 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: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#473-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 8, 1983, which transmits its resolution
6-110-83 adopted on June 7, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-5-2-19,
submitted by MetroVision of Livonia requesting waiver use approval to
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Imr construct an office building for cable TV services on property located on
the west side of Farmington Road between Five Mile Road and Lyndon Avenue
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, which property is zoned PS, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 83-5-2-19 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be subject to the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission with the exception of
Condition No. 4 which shall be deleted and with the following added
conditions:
(1) that the proposed driveway connection to
Lyndon Avenue shall be relocated to the most
westerly end of the proposed parking lot;
(2) that the two parking spaces located closest to the
intersection of Farmington Road and Lyndon Avenue shall
be deleted and landscaping expanded into that area; and
(3) that the most easterly outdoor light standards proposed
along the north parking lot shall be equipped with a
timing device so as to be extinguished after normal
office hours or at least be turned off at 10:00 p.m.
Ly A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: Bennett
The president declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS ' um DED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE", BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (PETITION #83-1-1-2
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.)
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 Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND Alm DING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE",
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (PETITION
#83-1-1-3 CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.S. TO C-2. )
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.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#474-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Law
Department dated June `l, 1983 submitted pursuant to CR-433-83 and which
transmits a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance in connection with
Petition 83-1-1-3 submitted by George and Rose Gargarian for a change of
zoning on property located on the west side of Middlebelt Road, north of
Six Mile Road in the SE 1/4 of Section 11 from PS to C-2, and the said
ordinance having received its first reading on June 15, 1983 by Councilman
Ventura, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: Gundersen
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21.08 and 21.09
OF ARTICLE XXI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE".
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 Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.08 OF ARTICLE
X, SECTION 11.09 OF ARTICLE XI AND SECTION 30.09
OF ARTICLE XXX OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE".
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Iwo The Foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND IN DING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE", BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (PETITION #83-2-1-4 CHANGE
OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
#475-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance dated December 29, 1982, approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached the Annual Membership Dues Notice for
1983 from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments in the amount of
$7,680, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the payment of the
aforesaid annual contribution from funds budgeted for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: Ventura
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#476-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated May 23, 1983, wherein she indicates that she has appointed
Mrs. Rose Yoshikawa, 9875 Hillcrest, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as Deputy
Treasurer, effective June 1, 1983, the Council does hereby confirm the
said appointment in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 9 of the Charter
of the City of Livonia at a Salary of $25,646.40, as well as such other
benefits as were established in Council Resolution 538-80.
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Lir On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#477-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated June 1, 1983, approved by the Finance Director to which is attached
a proposed budget for the Livonia Cable Television Commission for the
fiscal period June 1, 1983 through November 30, 1983, the Council does
hereby approve and establish the budget submitted with respect to salaries
and wages, fringe benefits and office supplies only, and for this purpose
does hereby appropriate a sum of $30,848.00 from franchise fees to be
deposited in this regard; further, the council does hereby refer the
balance of the items set forth in the proposed budget for the Cable
Television Commission to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#478-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 19, 1983 which transmits its resolution
5-89-83 adopted on May 17, 1983 in regard to Petition 83-4-2-14 submitted
by Scott Grace requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition
to an existing restaurant located on the north side of Plymouth Road,
west of Merriman Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, which property
is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 83-4-3-14 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
#479-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated April 22, 1983, and the report and
recommendation from the Chief of Police dated May 17, 1983 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby recommend approval of a request from
Jacks or Better Family Tavern, Inc. , for a new dance permit to be held
in conjunction with 1982 Class "C" licensed business located at 11005
Middlebelt 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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#480-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Planning Director dated May 27, 1983, approved for submission by
the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the City acquire a vacant
substandard home located at 11784 Arcola Avenue for a purchase price of
$41,685.58 in connection with the 1982-83 Community Development Block
Grant Program, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $41,685.58 from Community Development Block
Grant funds for this purpose; and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare the necessary documents required to implement this transaction
as well as do all other things necessary or incidental for the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Taylor, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: Ventura, Gundersen
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#481-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Planning Director dated May 27, 1983, approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the City acquire a vacant sub-
standard home located at 9880 Harrison for a purchase price of $43,000 in
connection with the 1982-83 Community Development Block Grant Program, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum
of $43,000 from Community Development Block Grant funds for this purpose;
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary
documents required to implement this transaction, as well as do all other
things necessary or incidental for the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: Ventura
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#482-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Risk
Manager of Governmental Risk Managers, Inc. , 27488 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated June 2, 1983, wherein it is proposed that the City
consider adoption of a self-insured program encompassing all needs of the
City of Livonia except Worker's Compensation and health insurance benefits,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance Director and to the
Finance & Insurance Committee for their respective reports and recom-
mendations.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it
was
#483-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated June 7, 1983, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 298-83, transmitting for Council acceptance a warranty deed
dated June 6, 1983, executed by Patrick George Carroll and Vera Lillian
Carroll, his wife, conveying to the City certain property described as
follows:
That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at the N.E. corner of Section 8 and proceeding
S. 0°16'30" E. , along the E. line of said Section 8,
570.0 ft., thence S. 89°44'10" W. 26.0 ft. , thence N. 2°
23'58" W., 310.2 ft., thence N. 0°16'30" W., 200.0 ft. ;
thence S. 89°44'10" W., along the south line of Seven
Mile Road (93 feet wide) 65.0 feet, thence N. 0°16'30"
W., 60.0 feet to the North line of said Section 8; thence
N. 89°44'10" E. along said line, 102.5 feet to the N.E.
corner of Section 8 and the Point of Beginning. (Part of
Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel 08Alb -- Wayne Road
and Seven Mile Road right-of-way)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the City Clerk is hereby request-
ed 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: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: None
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#484-83 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to
all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 243, more particu-
larly described in Council Resolution No. 154-83 adopted on February 23,
1983, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3,
Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council
has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special
assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of two (2) high pressure sodium lights on davitt poles with
underground wiring being installed at the intersections of Lionel and
Dover and Dover and Crown in the New Joy Subdivision, New Joy Subdivision
No. 2 and Schulgren Subdivision No. 3 in said Special Assessment District
No. 243;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that two (2) high pressure sodium lights on davitt poles with
underground wiring shall be installed and that the assessments set forth
in said Special Assessment District No. 243 Roll are fair and equitable and
based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans
of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council; said Special
Assessment Roll No. 243 based on the installation of two (2) high pressure
sodium lights on davitt poles with underground wiring is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section
3.08.130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk
shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit
Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#485-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 20, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
4-64-83 adopted on April 12, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-3-1-7
submitted by Commonwealth Rentals Partnership & Rams Horn of Livonia for
a change of zoning on property located on the southwest corner of
Middlebelt and Morlock in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, from C-1 to C-2,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on June 8, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 333-83, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
imp said Petition 83-3-1-7 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result;
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
#486-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 20, 1983. which sets forth its resolution
4-66-83 adopted on April 12, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-3-1-8
submitted by Yingsan Chen and Ho Chuan Chen for a change of zoning on
property located on the west side of Middlebelt, south of Greenland Avenue
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, :from RUF to P.S., and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 8,
1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 333-83, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result;
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Gw dersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#487-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend the 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#488-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole dated June 15, 1983 and submitted pursuant to
CR-41+9-83 in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated May 18, 1983 which transmits its resolution 5-92-83
adopted on May 17, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-li-2-18 submitted by
Leo Burton requesting waiver use approval for expansion of a Class "C"
Liquor Licensed operation within a restaurant located on the west side
of Farmington Road, north of Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
28, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 83-4-2-18
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; except that the revised site plan dated June 8, 1983,
which supersedes the site plan approved by the Planning Commission dated
April 20, 1983, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to.
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lor A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, this 1008th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 8.30 p.m., June 15, 1983
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK