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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 26, 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 8.15 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.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; John Nagy, City
Planner; Sue Daniel, Historical Commission; James L. Miller, Personnel Director;
Joan Duggan, Department of Community Resources; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial
Coordinator; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Robert E.
Osborn, Director of Public Works; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public
Service and Michael Reiser, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#38-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 997th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 12, 1983 are hereby approved.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#39-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 187th Special Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 19, 1983, are hereby approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#40-83 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is known throughout the State for its
encouragement of and assistance to athletic programs for young people; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of this community have always been vocal
and enthusiastic in their support of local high school athletic teams; and
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lotWHEREAS, in the Detroit Catholic High School League competition,
the Basketball Team of Livonia Ladywood High School became the 1982
AA-Division and Catholic League Champions; and
WHEREAS, the Basketball Team of Livonia Ladywood High School
recently captured both the Class "B" District crown and the Class "B"
Regional crown in the Michigan High School Athletic Association State
Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is extremely proud of the Ladywood
"Blazers" and their 1982 season record of twenty-two wins and one
loss,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Edward H. McNamara, Mayor of the City of
Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, do hereby take this means to
join with the City Council and Clerk to commend and congratulate the
Livonia Ladywood High School basketball team and coaching staff for their
outstanding accomplishments.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded
L by Councilman Feenstra:
#41-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated December 21, 1982, 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 Pritula & Sons Excavating, 6311 Central,
Romulus, Michigan 48174 for completing all work required in connection
with the City's 1983 Tree & Stump Removal Program, for a price of $9,084,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications; and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $9,084 from the Municipal Refuse Fund for this
purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
any minor adjustments in work as it becomes necessary; 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 and incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#42-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated December 28, 1982, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to estimated reserves needed for Workers'
Compensation losses, the Council does hereby adjust these reserves as
follows:
Reserve As Adjustments Adjusted Reserve
LYear of 11/30/82 Required 11/30/82
Prior to 1975 $ -0- $ 10,537 $ 10,537
1975-76 16,842 (8,742) 8,100
1976-77 22,706 (13,106) 9,600
1977-78 14,146 36,754 50,900
1978-79 (2,242) 2,742 500
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Reserve As Adjustments Adjusted Reserve
16 Year of 11/30/82 Required 11/30/82
1979-80 $ (46,860) $ 74,56o $ 27,700
1981-83 4,822 14,278 19,100
$ 9,414 $ 117 ,023 $ 126,437
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $117,023 to
Workers' Compensation Insurance Expense Account #101-950-917, such amount
to be transferred from the following accounts:
Account # Description Amount
101-952-918 Insurance $ 33,000
101-912-918 Insurance 1,400
101-909-886-130 Community Promotion 5,000
101-711-702 Salaries S Wages -
Winter Recreation 5,000
101-710-918 Insurance - Recreation 3,500
101-710-702 Salaries Wages - Swimming 12,000
101-709-702 Salaries & Wages -
Summer Recreation 21,000
101-709-715 FICA 3,400
101-707-702 Salaries Wages -
Recreation Admin. 15,000
101-707-928 Heat, Light Water 17,000
101-698-702 Salaries & Wages -
Concessions 723
$ 117,023
#43-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated January 4, 1983, approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which are attached two schedules which list necessary budget
transfers between accounts in the Major and Local Street Funds of the City
for 1982, the Council does hereby approve in the manner and form submitted
these transfers in the amounts reflected in the attached schedules.
#44-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated January 4, 1983, approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a communication from Great American Surplus Lines
Insurance Company dated December 21, 1982, which indicates that it has
incurred defense expenses in the amount of $5,309.95 in the case of Amoco
v City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of same
from Insurance Account #101-925-918.
#45-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of the Livonia Housing Commission dated January 3, 1983, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which indicates that the Livonia Housing
Commission's application for $75,000 under HUD's Comprehensive Improve-
ment Assistance Program was approved, the Council does hereby approve
Amendment #4 to the Livonia Housing Commission's Annual Contributions
Contract C-885 in the manner and form submitted.
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#46-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Planning Director dated December 17, 1982, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a Hold Harmless contract between the City of
Livonia and the Community Commission on Drug Abuse, in connection with the
Community Development Block Grant Program for the 1982-1983 program year,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the aforesaid contract in the
manner and form herein submitted.
#47-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Commission dated January 6, 1983, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the proposed lease of the Parsonage in the Historical Village
at Greenmead by Harvey and Pamela Allen, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Department of Law for the preparation of the said Lease
for submission to Council.
*I8-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated December 22, 1982 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 authorize the purchase of necessary replacement parts needed to
repair Impact Attenuators for the Newburgh Road and C & 0 Grade Separation
from Carrier & Gable, Inc. , 24110 Research Drive, Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48024 for the period through December 31, 1983; 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.
#49-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated January 7, 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 authorize the Public Service Division to purchase the necessary
replacement parts for Vehicle #96, DPW Grad-All from Telford & Doolen,
Inc. , 32971 Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 2384, Livonia, Michigan 48151, as may
be required in order to complete the major overhaul and repair job
described in the aforesaid communication; 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.
#50-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated January 14, 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, with regard to renovation and
construction work at the Engineering/Inspection Division offices, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an
Imw additional $903.80 for payment to be made to Rowe Electric Company and
$568.07 for payment to be made to Bongero Construction, Inc., the foregoing
appropriation to be expended from the Bureau of Inspection Salaries and
Wages Account #371-702.
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#51-83 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the City
Assessor dated December 1, 1982 and January 17, 1983 with respect to
departmental reorganization and approval of the new classification of
Property Appraiser I at the rate of $15,828 - $18,512, and the redesigna-
tion of Appraiser II as reflected in the organizational chart to the lower
classification of Appraiser I and a change in the title of the present
appraiser position to Appraiser III with no change in salary, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
#52-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated January 10, 1983 to which is attached a Proposed Amendment to Section
2-707 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with respect to the composition of
the Retirement Plan Board of Trustees, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
#53-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated January 4, 1983, wherein it is indicated that notice has been
received that requires the appointment of two additional directors to the
Economic Development Corporation who shall be representatives of neigh-
borhood residents with respect to the Risko-Ziomek Funeral Home, Inc. EDC
Project, who are as follows:
Robert Stowers, President Edward Witherspoon, V. Pres.
Fast Oil 'N' Lube Fast Oil 'N' Lube
9020 Wayne Road 9020 Wayne Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150 Livonia, Michigan 48150
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action,
provided that the aforesaid persons take the Oath of Office as required
in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the
office of the City Clerk.
At the direction of the Chair, the communication from the Mayor dated
January 7, 1983 with regard to the termination of the Jackson School Lease Agree-
ment, was placed on the Agenda for consideration at the next Regular meeting of the
Council to be conducted on February 9, 1983.
#54-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources dated January 3, 1983, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the following donations for the Senior Citizen's
Program from the following sources.
1. "Square Eights" square dancers
12124 Boston Post Road $ 200
2. Donation from J.S. or H. Moravek
Lir11+906 Gary Lane 35
3. Thursday Square Dancers
21984 Wildwood 120
4. Square Dancers
30230 Oakview 300
Total 7755
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FURTHER, the Council does hereby increase the Miscellaneous Revenue
Account #101.000.698.000.000 and the Expenditure Budget for
#101-17+.931.010.000 in the amount of $655.
#55-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated January 10, 1983, transmitting for Council acceptance
two Grants of Easement, more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated January 5, 1983, executed
by Wayne G. Smith and Sally Smith, for:
The South 27 feet of the North 60 feet of
the following parcel of land:
The East 66.0 feet of the W. 59+.0 feet of
the North 660.0 feet of the W. 1/2 of the
W. 1/2 of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1.
S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. (Part of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 11J3a)
and
Grant of Easement dated January 5, 1983, executed
by Wayne G. Smith and Sally Smith, for:
The South 27 feet of the North 60 feet; also
the East 20 feet of the South 34+ feet of the
North 94+ feet of the following parcel of
land:
The North 660.0 feet of the W. 1/2 of the
W. 1/2 of the N.W. 1/4+ of Section 11 excepting
the W. 59+.0 feet thereof T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan (Part
of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 11J3b)
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution.
The communication from the Traffic Commission dated January 6, 1983,
with respect to installation of 4-Way Stop sign at Osmus and Norfolk, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council. CR-830-82
At the direction of the Chair, the item on the Agenda with respect to a
letter from the Traffic Commission, dated December 30, 1982, regarding a Request
for "No Parking" Signs on Norman Street, was removed to the Study Meeting to be
held January 31, 1983.
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#56-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Departments
indicated prepare the following information for the use of the Council in
evaluating the proposed paving of Hartel, Camden and Haller Streets in
Section 25:
(1) Planning: A report providing a map of the subject streets showing
all lots, lot sizes, lots developed, lots not developed, and portions
of lots not developed but which may be developed through use of lot
splits, zoning and uses of land within the proposed S.A.D. and
immediately adjacent properties.
(2) Assessor: A list of all properties within the S.A.D. and the
assessed valuation and taxes on same.
(3) Engineering: A report evaluating the feasibility of and
desirability of turn-arounds and/or cross streets at the northern
terminous of each of the streets within the S.A.D.
#57-83 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+; MCLA 125.58+), 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,
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 82-11-1-18, submitted by Arthur Pollack
for Redman Apartments Company, for a change of
zoning of property located on the east side of
Middlebelt between Six Mile Road and Pickford
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12,
from RUF to P.S. , the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 12-218-82 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 82-11-1-18
be denied;
(2) Petition 82-10-1-16, as amended, submitted by
Livonia Post 39+1 V.F.W. for a change of zoning
of property located south of Seven Mile Road
east of Middlebelt in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 12 from R9-11 to C-2, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 12-217-82 having
recommended to the City Council that
Petition 82-10-1-16 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/or
(b) location of the proposed changes 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 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#58-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Mayor,
dated November 24, 1982, to which is attached a letter dated November 16,
1982 from the Chairman of the Traffic Commission, wherein it is requested
that $890 be transferred from the Auto Expense Account to the Accounts
listed in the attached communication, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Finance Director for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#59-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee dated January 11, 1983 and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 26-81 in connection with a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 8, 1980, which transmits its resolution
12-272-80 wherein it is recommended that an amendment to Section 9-105 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Plat Ordinance) be adopted for the
purpose of amending the fee schedule prescribed therein, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Law Department for the preparation of an
Ordinance amendment which revises Sec. 9-105 in accordance with the
recommended changes of the Legislative Committee for submission to the
Council. (Increase prescribed fees from $5.00 to $10.00 and from $3.00
to $5.00.)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#60-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated January 11, 1983 and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 41-81 in connection with a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 3, 1980, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 10-24+8-80 adopted on October 21, 1980 with regard to Petition
80-9-6-10 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 677-80, to amend Section 18.50 of Ordinance No. 54+3, by revising
the regulations controlling the erection of signs within the City of
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Livonia, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on December 15, 1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 1038-80,
the Council does hereby concur in part in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 80-9-6-10 is hereby approved and
granted in accordance with the recommended changes of the Legislative
Committee, except that with respect to (d) of Sec. 18.50E the same shall
be referred back to the City Planning Commission for a new Public Hearing
and thereafter a new report and recommendation; and the Department of Law
is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 51f3, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#61-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated January 11, 1983 in connection with a
proposal to establish a policy governing the City's purchase of goods,
materials and/or supplies from U.S. suppliers or vendors, if available,
the Council does hereby request that the Director of Finance include in
all City forms of proposals and specifications the requirement that the
bidder state the percentage of total American content (mined, assembled or
manufactured); FURTHER, that the proposed resolution presented to the
Legislative Committee for a proposed 10% credit to be awarded any bidder
which provides proof that its goods are produced or manufactured in the
U.S. , etc., be referred to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#62-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee dated January 11, 1983 and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 828-82 in connection with a communication from the
President of Schoolcraft College dated November 11, 1982, wherein a
request is submitted for the waiver of licensing fees with respect to
amusement machines, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
iftr the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE", BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 82-8-1-11
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3A TO C-2.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE", BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 82-8-1-12
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO P.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 6
(SWIMMING POOLS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING
ImorSECTION 3-614(d) THEREOF.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#63-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated December 10, 1982, which submits a propcsed
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amendment to Section 3-614+ (d) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with
regard to the proximity of electrical wires to swimming pools and the
proposed ordinance having received its second reading by Councilman
Fernon P. Feenstra at the regular meeting of the Council conducted on
January 26, 1983, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.10 OF
ARTICLE II, SECTION 12.02 OF ARTICLE
XII, SECTIONS 16.02 AND 16.11 OF ARTICLE
XVI, SECTIONS 25.0+ AND 25.05 OF ARTICLE
XXV, SECTIONS 26.0 . AND 26.05 OF ARTICLE
XXVI AND ADDING SECTION 18.60 TO ARTICLE
XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE." PETITION 81-11-6-11
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-121 (f) OF
TITLE 4+, CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
L The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
e:Zfective on publication.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#64-83 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from George
M. Marston and Genevieve A. Marston, his wife, dated November 22, 1982,
which submits an application proposing the establishment of a Commercial
Redevelopment District; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 0.2 acres lying in the N. E. 1/4 of
Section 34 as more particularly described in the attachment to the
application which is hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter
referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Commercial Redevelopment District
No. 1" (Rosedale Gardens Subdivision - Lots No. 228, 229 and 230).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
1. The City Clerk is directed to give written notice
by certified mail of this action to all owners of
real property within the boundaries of Proposed City
of Livonia Commercial Redevelopment District No. 1.
2. This City Council sets Wednesday, March 16, 1983
at 8.00 P.M. as the date for the holding of a
public hearing on the question of whether this
City Council should establish the Commercial
Redevelopment District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to
provide notice, as required by law, of the public
hearing fixed above, so that all residents or taxpayers
of the City of Livonia shall be afforded an opportunity
to be heard on the question of establishing the
Commercial Redevelopment District described above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#65-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated December 21, 1982, approved by
the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby reject all bids with
respect to the purchase of Liquid Calcium Chloride for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication and does hereby request that the
Public Service Division prepare new specifications and thereafter
readvertise and take new bids with respect to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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 request that the Mayor submit his report
and recommendation with respect to this item in view of the creation of
the Local Governmental Conference of Western Wayne.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra and Bennett.
NAYS: Gundersen, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
kESOLVED, 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 same.
The following substitute resolution was offered by Councilman Bennett
and supported by Councilman Bishop.
#66-83 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 refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for the
purpose of conducting a meeting with the Director of SEMCOG.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing substitute resolution with the following
re.st.lt.
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen.
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#67-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated January 4, 1983, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the employment of
Brandon M. Rogers, P.C.P., as an expert planning witness in the case of
Amoco v City of Livonia, et al, the Council does hereby refer the subject
of this lawsuit to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilnwn Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#68-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Personnel Director dated January 14, 1983, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on January 13, 1983
wherein it is recommended that the full-time positions of Program
Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor and Clerk I be budgeted as regular City
positions with the same benefits as those accorded to permanent employees
and that these positions be filled on a permanent basis, the Council doe;:
hereby concur in and approve of such action so long as Federal Grants
and/or other funding is provided for these positions; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby accept a Federal Criminal Justice Grant in the amount
of $95,697 in order to continue the Livonia Youth Assistance Program and
to establish a county wide training center for interested communities.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, ac
amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial develop-
ment districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district located within the boundaries of. the
City of Livonia legally described as follows:
The Southerly 200 ft. of the building situated
on lots 16 and 17 and the easterly 20 ft. of
lot 15, Schoolcraft Acres Subdivision,
which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 10"; and
WHEREAS written notice has been given by certified mail to Gel,
Inc. of the Council's pending action on this resolution and of its right
to a hearing on the establishment of proposed "City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 10"; and
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WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establish-
ment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No.
10; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 1983 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 10, at which time GEL, Inc. and other taxpayers and residents of the
City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements
both written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this City
Council), and a representative of GEL, Inc. attended said hearing and
acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the said
corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS:
1. An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 10".
EXHIBIT A
The Southerly 200 ft. of the building
situated on lots 16 and 17 and the
easterly 20 ft. of lot 15, Schoolcraft
Acres Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: Taylor, Gundersen, Bennett and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#69-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Donald M.
Lansky, attorney for GEL, Inc. , dated November 4, 1982, which submits an
application proposing the establishment of an industrial development
district on certain property located in the Schoolcraft Acres Subdivi-
sion in the City of Livonia, Michigan, and in accordance with the
provisions set forth in 1974 PA 198, as amended, the Council does hereby
determine to deny this request since it is the determination of the
Council that the establishment of an Industrial Development District with
respect to this property at this time would not be in the best interests
of the citizens of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra and Bishop.
the President declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#70-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 4, 1983, which transmits its resolution
12-220-82 adopted on December 14, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-11-2-37,
submitted by Lindhout Associates, requesting waiver use approval to erect
an addition to St. Colette Church located on the east side of Newburgh
Road, north of Vargo Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, which.
property is zoned R-4B, the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda-
tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-11-2-37 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: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 30, 1982, which sets forth its resolx-
tion 11-205-82, adopted on November 16, 1982 with regard to Petition
82-10-2-33 submitted by Major Magic's All Star Pizza Revue, Inc. ,
requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class "C" liquor license
within a restaurant proposed to be located within an existing building
located on the northeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
January 10, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 849-82, 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: Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: Gundersen, Bennett and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#71-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 30, 1982, which sets forth its
resolution 11-205-82, adopted on November 16, 1982, with regard to
Petition 82-10-2-33 submitted by Major Magic's All Star Pizza Revue, Inc ,
requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class "C" liquor license
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within a restaurant proposed to be located within an existing building
located on the northeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the
Southwest 1/4+ of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on January
10, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 849-82, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said
Petition 82-10-2-33 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set
forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Taylor and Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 30, 1982, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-204+-82, adopted on November 16, 1982, with regard to Petition
82-9-2-30 requesting waiver use approval to locate a restaurant within an
existing building located on the Northeast corner of Plymouth and
Middlebelt Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is
zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on January 10, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 84+8-82,
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: Taylor and Feenstra.
NAYS: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
The Pies dent declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#72-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 30, 1982, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-204-82, adopted on November 16, 1982, with regard to Petition
82-9-2-30 requesting waiver use approval to locate a restaurant within an
existing building located on the Northeast corner of Plymouth and
Middlebelt Roads in the Southwest 1/4+ of Section 25, which property is
zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard -Lo
this matter on January 10, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 848-82, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and the said Petition 82-9-2-30 is hereby denied, for the same
reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
Argyll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Taylor and Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
uL:a-;imously adopted, it was
#73-83 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 Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#74-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated January 24, 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 863-82, adopted on
December 15, 1982 to provide that the purchase authorized therein is for
Dodge Diplomats in lieu of Plymouth Grand Furys, and that said purchase is
to be handled through Sterling Heights Dodge, Inc. , 40111 Van Dyke,
Sterling Heights, Michigan 48078 in lieu of Snethkamp Chrysler-Plymouth,
Inc. ; FURTHER, that in all other respects Council Resolution 863-82 shall
remain in full force and effect.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, this 998th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:25 P. M., January 26, 1983.
ROB RT F. NASH, CITY CLERK