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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 9, 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 8:05 P. M.. Councilman Feenstra delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann,
Gerald Taylor, Fernon P. Feenstra, Robert R. Bishop, Robert D. Bennett and Peter A.
Ventura. Absent: *Alice Gundersen.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; G. E.
Siewert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent
of Public Service; Michael Reiser, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Robert E.
LOsborn, Director of Public Works; Richard 0. Jones, Public Utilities Manager;
Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Rudolf R. Kleinert, Public Safety Director - Fire;
Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; William E. Crayk, Police Department and Sue Daniel,
Historical Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#75-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 998th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 26, 1983, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
The communication from the City Engineer dated January 18, 1983, with
respect to an alleged violation of a City ordinance, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council. (CR-867-82)
LThe communication from the Director of Finance dated January 27, 1983
transmitting various unaudited financial statements of the City of Livonia for the
twelve months ending November 30, 1982, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Feenstra and
seconded by Councilman Taylor:
#76-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of
Police dated January 7, 1983, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 793-82 to the extent necessary
to provide that the Lease Agreement approved therein shall be for the
period through February 4, 1984; and the balance of Council Resolution
793-82 shall remain in full force and effect.
X77-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated January 3, 1983, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend Item #8 of Council Resolution 1049-78 adopted on November 29, 1978
and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 865-79, 381-80 and 462-82
so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for
sidewalk improvements in the Wellington Woods Subdivision located in the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 33 to $4,500, of which $1,500 shall be in cash to
cover the cost of these improvements, and the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the release to Curtis Building Company,
25950 Five Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239, the proprietor of the
Wellington Woods Subdivision, of the financial assurances previously
deposited with respect to the General Improvement Bond in the amount of
$39,000, and the development of greenbelt easement and entrance markers
in the amount of $15,000, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these
improvements have been installed in accordance with the rules and regula-
tions and ordinances of the City of Livonia; and all other financial
assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, with respect to remaining
improvements in said subdivision shall remain the same and unchanged.
#78-83 WHEREAS, Act 223, P.A. 1909, as last amended by Act 196, P.A. 1970
provides 'Por the conveyance of State-owned tax-reverted lands to municipal
units for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, such lands are under the Jurisdiction of the State of
Michigan, Department of Natural Resources and are available for acquisition
under the provisions of the above mentioned act;
Lots 211, 212 and 213 of Sunset Hills
Subdivision in the N. E. 1/4 of Section
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and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires to acquire said lands for
purposes of urban renewal,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia is
authorized to make application to the State of Michigan, Department of
Natural Resources, Lands Division for conveyance of said land to the
City of Livonia for a nominal fee of $1.00, plus the State's maintenance
costs, if any, and
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FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia shall set up
necessary procedures and controls to provide for the proper distribution
of funds arising from the subsequent sale of the acquired property in
conformity with the above mentioned acts.
#79-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Traffic
Commission dated December 30, 1982, approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits its resolution #58-82 with regard to a request for the
establishment of "No Parking" signs on the west side of Norman between
Allen, Lyndon, Donald and Ross Streets, the Council does hereby refer this
item back to the Traffic Commission for consideration of such restrictions
on a temporary trial period basis as well as for affording Mrs. Joanne
Aloe, 39115 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan and other interested citizens the
opportunity of being heard with respect to this item; and thereafter the
Traffic Commission is requested to submit its report and recommendation.
#80-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated January 24, 1983 which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Stark Hickey West, 24760 West Seven Mile Road,
Detroit, Michigan 48219 for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) 4-5 Yard Dump Truck for a net
price of $14,517 based on a total price of $15,217 less trade-ins of
$700, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
#81-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated January 24, 1983, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of N.B.C. Truck Equipment, Inc., 22415 Groesbeck
Hwy. , Warren, Michigan 48089 for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance and Water Maintenance Sections) with two (2) 10-12
Yard Dump Bodies and Hoists (for new trucks) and two (2) 10-12 Yard Dump
Bodies (only) (replacements)for the total price of $17,516, including
installation, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications.
#82-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated January 25, 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 bid of Stark Hickey West, 24760 West Seven Mile Road,
Detroit, Michigan 48219 for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) Cab and Chassis - Tandem Axle
for a net price of $29,329.27, based on a total price of $32,329.27 less
trade-in of $3,000, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets specifications.
#83-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated January 24, 1983, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Garwood-Detroit Truck Equipment, Inc. , 21083
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Mound Road, Warren, Michigan 48091, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) Truck Hydraulic
System, one (1) Front Snowplow Hitch, one (1) Underbody Snow Blade and
one (1) Salt Spreader for a total price of S9,138.69, including installa-
tion, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
#84-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated January 24, 1983 which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Torre & Bruglio Landscape Contractors, Inc ,
20401 Hall Road, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48044, for completing all work
required in connection with the City's 1983 Street Tree Planting Program
for the price of $10,451, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item and meets all specifications; and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the
work as completed, 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 do all other things necessary for the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
#85-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent of Public Service
dated January 24, 1983 which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Delta
Temp Inc., 500 Ajax Drive, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 for replacement
of a condenser at the Devonaire Ice Rink for the price of $6,930, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $6,930 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this
purpose, with the stipulation that any funds recovered from the City's
insurance carrier with respect to this item be returned to the Unexpended
Fund.
#86-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated January 20, 1983 which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion #WS 2558 1/83, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Garwood
Detroit Truck Equipment, 21083 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan 48091 for
supplying the Water Department with one (1) Truck Hydraulic System and one
(1) Front Snowplow Hitch for the price of $3,600, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#87-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated January 20, 1983 which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion #WS 2556 1/83, the Council does hereby accept the bid of GMC Truck &
Coach, 5701 Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan 48116 for supplying the Water
Department with a Cab and Chassis - Tandem Axle for the net price of
$34,883 based upon the unit price of $35,383 less trade-in of $500, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifica-
tions.
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accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#93-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated January 21, 1983, approved for submission by
the Mayor and to which is attached final budget adjustments in various
revenue and expenditure accounts due to a net reduction of revenues of
$148,400, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the said final
budget adjustments in the manner and form submitted in the attachments.
#94-83 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Chapter
VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the appointment
of the Mayor dated January 20, 1983, the Council does hereby consent to and
confirm the reappointment of Nancy Wilson, 29485 Bobrich, Apt. 33, Livonia,
Michigan 48152 to the Board of Review for a term of three years expiring
February 16, 1986, provided she takes the Oath of Office as required in
Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter to be administered by the City
Clerk.
#95-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources dated January 12, 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 13,000 seedlings from the
Oakland County Soil and Water Conservation District for a net price of
$1,286.40, the same to thereafter be sold on a first-come first-served
basis to the general public on Saturday, April 16, 1983 for the price of
$.20 a piece with the exception of Black Walnuts which will be priced at
$.50 a piece; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the advance sum
of $1,286.40 from the Public Service Forestry Account (101-781-785.000.000)
for this purpose, said account to be reimbursed after said sale with the
balance of any profits made therefrom to be used in connection with the
1983 Community Gardens Program.
#96-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Honorable
James R. McCann, District Judge of the 16th Judicial District dated
January 24, 1983, with regard to Joyce Anspach v City of Livonia, et al,
Wayne County Circuit Court No. 82-244772 CZ, the Council does hereby
authorize the employment of counsel by Jidge McCann at a compensation
rate not to exceed $60 per hour for the purpose of providing legal
representation in the manner and form herein requested.
#97-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated January 19, 1983, the Council does hereby determine that
the final date for payment of current taxes is hereby extended from
February 15, 1983, up to and until 5:00 P.M., Monday, February 28, 1983.
#98-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated January 17, 1983 to which is attached a letter from the
Sumpter Township Clerk dated January 5, 1983 indicating interest in the
purchase of certain voting machines of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby authorize the City Clerk to enter into negotiations for the
sale of same and thereafter submit his report and recommendation.
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Ims #99-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition from certain residents
of Flamingo Street dated January 14, 1983, and before determining to
improve Flamingo Street, north of Lyndon to north of Nye, the cost of which
is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby
requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delin-
quencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of
parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared,
plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and
to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to
what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should
be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#100-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chairman
of the Livonia Jaycee Carnival 1983 dated January 18, 1983 wherein it is
requested that all fees required in connection with a waiver use petition
to allow the Livonia Jaycees to continue their Annual Spring Carnival at
the Wonderland Center be waived, the Council does hereby approve and grant
this request in the manner and form herein submitted.
#101-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated January 11, 1983, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and in accordance
with Chapter VIII, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby determine to approve the following dates for the Board
of Review to conduct Public Hearings in 1983:
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 8, 1983 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 9, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 11, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SECOND SESSION
Monday March 14, 1983 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 15, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1.30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
Wednesday March 16, 1983 9:30 a m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 18, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 19, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday March 21, 1983 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 22, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1.30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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SECOND SESSION (continued)
Wednesday March 23, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 25, 1983 9.30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 26, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday March 28, 1983 2.00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 29, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 30, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday March 31, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday April 2, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday April 4, 1983 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
in the Board of Review Conference Room of the Assessor's Office in the
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and such addi-
tional meetings as may be necessary for the purpose of reviewing the
assessment roll for the year 1983 and hearing any taxpayers deeming
themselves aggrieved by the said assessments.
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of
compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review shall be in
the amount of $95.00 for the Chairperson and $80.00 for other members.
Pursuant to Public Act No. 165, Public Acts of 1971, we hereby give notice
that the following tentative ratios and multipliers supplied by Wayne
County will be used to determine the State Equalized Value (S.E.V.) for the
year 1983:
CLASS RATIO S.E.V. FACTOR (MULTIPLIER)
Residential 50.00 1.0000
Agricultural 50.00 1.0000
Commercial 50.00 1.0000
Industrial 50.00 1.0000
Personal 50.00 1.0000
The communication from the Director of Finance dated January 26, 1983
transmitting status report of grants received by the City, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council.
#102-83 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 Wednesday,
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March 16, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 82-11-1-17, submitted by Christopher B. Ziomek for
a change of zoning of property located on the northwest
corner of Wayne and. Joy Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 33, from RUF to P.S., the City Planner Commission in
its resolution 1-1-83 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 82-11-1-17 be approved;
(2) Petition 82-12-1-19, submitted by Bokos, Jones & Plakas for
Bruce C. & Toni Mette for a change of zoning of property
located, on the east side of Arcola, north of Plymouth Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, from R-1 to P, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 1-2-83 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 82-12-1-19 be
approved; and
(3) Petition 82-11-6-7, submitted by the City Planning Commis-
sion to amend Section 18.42 of Zoning Ordinance No. 543 to
incorporate regulations pertaining to the location and
height of television and radio towers, satellite discs, etc. ,
within the City, the City Planning Commission in its resolu-
tion 1-9-83 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 82-11-6-7 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 rail-
road 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.
#103-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January
24, 1983 from Ralph R. Safford, from the law firm of Meyer and Kirk,
attorneys for the Southland Corporation which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on January 18, 1983
by the City Planning Commission in its resolution #1-4-83 with regard to
Petition 82-11-2-40 submitted by the Southland Corporation requesting
waiver use approval to utilize an SDD License in connection with an
existing business located on the northeast corner of Middlebelt Road and
Roycroft in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does hereby
designate Wednesday, March 16, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for
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conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be
held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to
give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice
in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place
thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#104-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 24+,
1983 from Ralph R. Safford, from the law firm of Meyer and Kirk, attorneys
for the Southland Corporation which in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes
an appeal from a determination made on January 18, 1983 by the City
Planning Commission in its resolution #1-5-83 with regard to Petition
82-11-2-41 submitted by the Southland Corporation requesting waiver use
approval to utilize an SDD License in connection with an existing business
located on the west side of Wayne Road, south of Ann Arbor Trail in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday,
March 16, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting a Public
Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City
Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice
in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's
official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 54+3, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#105-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 24+,
1983 from Ralph R. Safford, from the law firm of Meyer and Kirk, attorneys
for the Southland Corporation which in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes
an appeal from a determination made on January 18, 1983 by the City
Planning Commission in its resolution /1-6-83 with regard to Petition
82-11-2-42 submitted by the Southland Corporation requesting waiver use
approval to utilize an SDD License in connection with an existing business
located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Joy Road and Grandon
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, the Council does hereby designate
Wednesday, March 16, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting
a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper
notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's
official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 54+3, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#106-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole dated January 17, 1983 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 625-82 in connection with the communication from the
Planning Commission dated June 30, 1982, which sets forth its resolution
6-108-82, adopted on June 22, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-5-2-14
submitted by Bottles & Stuff, Ltd. , II, requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an SDD License in connection with an existing party store located
on the northwest corner of Newburgh and Five Mile Roads in the Southeast
1/4+ of Section 18, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 18, 1982
pursuant to Council Resolution 538-82, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-5-2-14 is
hereby approved and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-105
OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1 (SUBDIVISION
CONTROL) 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.
*Councilwoman Gundersen arrived at 8.10 P. M.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 18.50,
18.50A, 18.50B, 18.50E and 18.50F OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (PET. 80-9-6-10)
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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By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 25, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
1-10-83, adopted on January 8, 1983, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 846-82 in connection with a request that Tandem Computers, Inc.
be authorized to locate a satellite antenna and screening at 32480
Schoolcraft in accordance with the rendering attached to the aforesaid
communication, 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: Feenstra, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: Gundersen, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#107-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 25, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
1-10-83, adopted on January 8, 1983, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 846-82 in connection with a request that Tandem Computers, Inc.
be authorized to locate a satellite antenna and screening at 32480
Schoolcraft in accordance with the rendering attached to the aforesaid
communication, the Council does hereby approve the same, subject to
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the location of the structure
in the front yard area and subject to the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid action of the City Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#108-83 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Mayor
dated January 14, 1983 and February 8, 1983, the Council does hereby
approve and establish an annual salary for the position of Director of
Public Safety at $46,500 with the same benefits as those afforded to
general Civil Service personnel; and all prior resolutions are hereby
amended and revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the
action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#109-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated January 17, 1983 with regard to the proposed installation of under-
ground electrical wiring to service the caretaker's house on the Wilson
Barn property, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of $3,000 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be
expended for the purpose of covering the hook-up costs for electrical
service to the caretaker's house in the manner and form submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#110-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated January 25, 1983 to which is attached a letter from the
Director of Advertising & Promotion of the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper
dated January 24, 1983, the Council does hereby determine to designate
the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper, Division of Suburban Communications
Corporation, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia for the period of March 1, 1983
through February 28, 1984, FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize a revised rate for published legal notices of $3.14 per column
inch effective March 1, 1983 (5% discount for the first nine full months
through November 30, 1983), in the manner and form indicated in the
attachment to the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#111-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated January 14, 1983, approved for submission by
the Mayor with respect to four (4) claims and/or lawsuits, wherein the
City of Livonia has incurred liability in connection with its police
professional insurance coverage, which claims and/or lawsuits have now
been settled as follows:
Claimant Settlement Award Expenses City Cost
John Phillip Atkins $ 3,500.00 $ 239.98 $ 2,500.00
Charles Barry, Ronald
Duty Ronald Preston 10,025.00 5,113 91 7,500.00*
International Brotherhood
of Teamsters -0- 1,951.47 1,951.47
Herbert McIntyre 950.00 2,952.29 2,500.00
$14,451.47
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*($2,500 for each claim)
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the foregoing claims in
the total amount of $14,451.47 from the Insurance Account #101-925-918,
in the manner and form submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#112-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Livonia Historical Commission dated January 24, 1983, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the employment of Sam Cox, 3109
Landsdown, Drayton Plains, Michigan 48020, in order to wet wall plaster
the Newburgh Church interior and the second floor of the Parsonage in the
Historical Village for the price of $3,9401 the same to be appropriated
and, expended from Account #101-737-976-120-000; 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 2-213(d)(5) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: *Ventura.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I feel they should get competitive bids, every time come in for something
want to waive the Financial Ordinance.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor dated January 28, 1983, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
recommended that the City's present contract with Computers Diversified Inc.
3031 Airpark Drive North, Flint, Michigan 48507, be terminated and a pilot
program with Cado Systems of Southeast Michigan, 31039 Schoolcraft,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, be authorized for two-way communications with
Wayne County and storage of all assessment data of approximately 40,000
items and conversion of the computer printer to word processing, the same
to be for a six (6) month lease period at a price of $600 per month plus
maintenance and installation costs, 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:
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AYES: *Gundersen and Ventura.
NAYS: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
*Councilwoman Gundersen made the following statement: This is an
additional cost to the City we should not incur at this time.
By CouncilmA n Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#113-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor dated January 28, 1983, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
recommended that the City's present contract with Computers Diversified Inc. ,
3031 Airpark Drive North, Flint, Michigan 18507, be terminated and a pilot
program with Cado Systems of Southeast Michigan, 31039 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan 1+8150, be authorized for two-way communications with Wayne County
and storage of all assessment data of approximately 1+0,000 items and
conversion of the computer printer to word processing, the same to be for
a six (6) month lease period at a price of $600 per month plus maintenance
and installation costs, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the
foregoing action in the manner and form herein submitted; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the said lease without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#111+-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Wayne
County Intermediate School District dated January 27, 1983, which transmits
its resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the Wayne County
Intermediate School District on January 26, 1983, with respect to the
district's request for a summer property tax levy commencing in 1983; and
having also considered a communication from Schoolcraft College dated
January 27, 1983, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Board of
Trustees of Schoolcraft Community College District on January 26, 1983,
'with respect to the district's request relative to a summer tax collection
commencing in 1983; having also considered a resolution adopted by the
Board of Education of Clarenceville School District adopted on January 27,
1, 1983 with respect to the district's request relative to a summer tax
collection commencing in 1983; and having also considered a communication
from the Oakland Schools dated January 25, 1983 with respect to the
district's request for a summer tax collection commencing in 1983, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole meeting
to be conducted February 28, 1983 at 7:00 P. M. for further consideration.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#115-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated January 7, 1983 with regard to the termination of the Jackson School
Lease Agreement, the Council does hereby table this matter to the next
Regular Meeting to be conducted on February 23, 1983.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#116-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October ll., 1982 which transmits the resolution
#10-177-82 adopted on October 12, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-8-2-20
submitted by Village Greengrocer requesting waiver use approval to operate
an open-air retail sales business on property located on the South side of
Eight Mile Road, east of Farmington Road in Section 3, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-8-2-20 is hereby approved and
INN granted; such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#117-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated December 1, 1982, which transmits its resolution
11-206-82 adopted on November 16, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-9-2-29
submitted by Sears Roebuck and Company requesting waiver use approval to
operate a video game room within an existing building located within the
Livonia Mall Shopping Center on the northwest corner of Seven Mile and
Middlebelt Roads in the Southeast 1/4+ of Section 2, which property is
zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on January 31, 1983 pursuant to Council Resolution 870-82,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and said Petition 82-9-2-29 is hereby denied, for the same
reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#118-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated December 2, 1982 which sets forth its resolution
11-203-82 adopted on November 16, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-10-2-34
submitted by Livonia Mall requesting waiver use approval to operate a
mechanical amusement area within an existing building located within the
Livonia Mall Shopping Center on the northwest corner of Seven Mile Road
and Middlebelt Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, which property is
zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on January 31, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 850-82,
the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and said Petition 82-10-2-34 is hereby approved, the approval
herein being made subject to compliance with the following conditions.
(1) That the rear doors be used for emergency purposes only;
(2) That Floor Plan prepared by J. Wolf Associates, Architects, Plan No.
3182, revised 11/12/82, which is made part of this petition, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to.
(3) That this approval is conditioned upon the Livonia Mall security
offices and general administration offices remaining in their
present locations as shown on the approved floor plan.
Li (4) That the game room shall be improved to the extent as shown on the
rendering of the proposed game room as prepared by J. Wolf.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#119-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 25, 1983 which transmits its resolution
1-3-83, adopted on January 18, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-11-2-39,
submitted by Robert German requesting waiver use approval to erect a
building for general office use on the west side of Farmington Road between
Seven Mile Road and Clarita in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, which
property is zoned P.S., the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda-
tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-11-2-39 is hemeby
approved and granted, such approval to be based on such conditions as
those set forth in the aforesaid recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#120-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 25, 1983, which transmits its resolution
1-8-83 adopted on January 8, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-12-2-44
submitted by Richard Schuster requesting waiver use approval for storage of
contractors equipment on property located on the south side of Eight Mile
Road between Merriman and Osmus in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, which
property is zoned Ml, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-12-2-44 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals
regarding the waiving of the protective wall as requested by the landlord,
as well as being based on the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendations of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#121-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 27, 1983 with respect to
a request from Jalal H. Nannoshiand Waad N. Nannoshi for a new SDD
License to be located at 27455 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, to be
held in conjunction with an existing SDM licensed business, 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 543, as amended; 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#122-83 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.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#123-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole dated February 7, 1983 in connection with a
report from the Superintendent of Public Service dated January 18, 1983,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the award of a contract to
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Boston Tile and Terrazzo Co. , 23740 Grand River, Detroit, Michigan 48219,
for the removal and repair of the tile floor in the City Hall lobby in
accordance with their proposal dated January 5, 1983, wherein said Boston
Tile & Terrazzo Co. would provide all necessary labor and materials as
specified in their proposal, including a full 5 year guarantee covering
all work performed and materials furnished for a net total cost of
$25,955, which amount is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize this item without competitive bidding for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication and in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested
to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid company and do all other things necessary and incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, this 999th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 8:55 P. M., February 9, 1983.
ROB RT F. NASH, CITY CLERK