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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 20, 1980, 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 Ventura delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Present. Robert D Bennett, Robert F
Nash, Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert R Bishop, Robert E McCann and Peter
A Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Frances S Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C Tatigian,
City Attorney; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; H Shane, Planning Department; Daniel
R Andrew, Planning Commission, Joan Duggan, Director, Department of Community
LResources; William Cyrak, Police Department and G E Siemert, City Engineer.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and*unanimously
adopted, it was
#740-80 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 936th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held July 23, 1980, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Bennett abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#741-80 WHEREAS, Miss Heidi Hepler is a native of the State of Michigan
and a resident of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, she is a 197+ graduate of Bentley High School; and
WHEREAS, for the past three years she has studied voice at
Schoolcraft College, Wayne State University and at the Intericcb en
National Music Camp and was the recipient of a vocal scholarship from
the Music Study Club of Metropolitan Detroit; and
LWHEREAS, she has appeared with the Piccolo Opera Company, the
Michigan Opera Theater and the Comic Opera Guild of Ann Arbor; and
WHEREAS, she was awarded an American Field Service Scholarship
and spent a year in Australia as an exchange student; and
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WHEREAS, her outstanding talent, poise, personality and beauty
have caused her to be named Miss Michigan 1980; and
WHEREAS, in September she will be competing in Atlantic City for
the title of Miss America 1980,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to proclaim Sunday,
August 24, 1980, as MISS MICHIGAN DAY in the City of Livonia in recogni-
tion of the pride which this City shares with Miss Heidi Hepler.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated July 21, 1980
transmitting various financial statements of the City for the month ending June 30,
1980, was received and placed. on file for the information of the Council
The communication from the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission
dated July 18, 1980 with respect to audit report for the 24 months ending December
31, 1979, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilman. McCann took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6,
CHAPTER 1 (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPHS
4 AND 5 OF SECTION 6-173 THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None
*Councilman Bishop was excused at 8 16 P M
Councilman Taylor 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
NO. 80-4-1-15 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
R-1 TO C-2.
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L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann and Bennett
NAYS• None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
*Councilman Bishop returned et 8:17 P M
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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
NO. 79-12-1-42 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
R-3-A? C-1 AND P.L. TO R-2-AL
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS. None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMLENDING TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 5 (SEWERS), OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY
AMENDING SECTION]-510 THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
LThe President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-1802 OF
TITLE 2, CHAPTER 18 (OFFICERS BONDS) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
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 SECTIONS 18.50,
18.50A, 18.50B, 18.50C, 18.50D, 18 50E
AND 18 50F OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE " (PETITION 79-4-6-1)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the fable, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XX OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION
20.02A THERETO. RE: PETITION 75-10-6-13
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
low
#742-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 3, 1980, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Drill Rigs, Inc. , 29335 Wall Street, Wixom, Michigan
48096, for supplying the City (Engineering Division) with a Mobil Testing
Drill for the price of $2835.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#743-80 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Director
of Finance, dated July 3, 1980 and July 24, 1980, respectively, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
purchase of gasoline from Texaco, Inc. at the following unit prices:
Effective June 26, 1980
Regular
Less than 4,000 Gals - 1 029/Gal
More than 4,000 Gals. - 975/Gal
Lead Free
Less than 4,000 Gals. - 1 0745/Gal..
More than 4,000 Gals. 1.0175/Gal
and
Effective July 3, 1980
Regular
Less than 4,000 Gals. - 1 049/Gal
More than 4,000 Gals. - 995/Cal.
Lead Free
Less than 4,000 Gals. - 1 0945/Gal
More than 4,000 Gals. - 1 0375/Cal
said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government Regulations,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communications; and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213(d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances; and 111
prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended, or
revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken
herein.
N roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#744-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated July 17, 1980, 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 Firebaugh & Reynolds Roofing Company, 45240 Grand
River, Novi, Michigan 48050, for copper gutter alterations and reroofing at
the Noble Library, for the total lump sum price of $13,834.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this item;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $13,834.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this
purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
all 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.
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#745-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Rcc17-
J Suhayda, 15112 Gary Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated July 21, 1980,
wherein a request is submitted in behalf of the Knights of the Ku Klux
Klan for permission to conduct a public rally in support of the Tisch `ax
Proposal at Ford Field on August 30, 1980, and having also considered a
subsequent communication dated July 29, 1980 wherein Mr. Suhayda indicates
that he has cancelled all plans for said rally and is retracting his
request for permission to conduct the aforesaid public rally, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#746-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated June 26, 1980, 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, to which is attached a letter from.
the Engineer of Traffic and Safety for the Board of Wayne County Road
Commissioners, dated June 17, 1980, in connection therewith, with respe.:t
to the necessity for the modernization of the existing traffic signal at
the intersection of Six Mile and Levan Roads which consists primarily f
including pedestrian signal indicators, the Council does hereby authorize
the installation of the same; FURTHER, the Council having been advised that
the estimated cost of the proposed traffic signal moderrii.zati ,i. is $3200 00
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does hereby approve of the City assuming 50% of the total cost of such
installation and for this purpose does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1600.00 from the City's Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund receipts (Major Road Account); FURTHER, the Council does hereby
agree to pay 50% of future energy and maintenance costs of the aforesaid
traffic signal; and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby
requested to cause such traffic signal modernization to be completed in an
expeditious manner; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute the attached agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia;
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary to the full performance of this resolution; and the City Clerk is
also requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners, to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic
and Safety.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES- Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#747-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 2, 1980, 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 authorize
the Engineering Division to have a sidewalk installed in front of Bureau of
Taxation. Parcel 20Jlal as an addition to the 1980 Miscellany=ous Sidewalk
and Drive Approach Program, the cost of which would be borne by the City of
Livonia, subject to the owner of said parcel dedicating 10 feet of addi-
tional right-of-way at no cost to the City of Livonia which would thereby
extend the right-of-way line from 33 feet to 43 feet east of the centerline
of Levan Road; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that at such time
as the City's costs for the said sidewalk have been determined that the same
will thereafter be financed from an appropriation from the 7.9 Million
Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#748-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated June 26, 1980, 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
removal of the cost of the drive approach installation at Lots 243 and 244
of the Argonne Subdivision in Section 1 (20003 St Francis) from the
assessment previously levied against these lots, with the provision that the
cost of said installation in the amount of $370 98 be added to that portion
of the City's share of the Argonne Subdivision street improvement program,
S.A.D. 154; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
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expenditure of the sum of $370.98 from the 9.8 Million Dollar General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue in order to cover the said increase
in the City's share, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#749-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated June 27, 1980, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached
invoice of the County of Wayne, Board of County Auditors, #1955, the
Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of $58,408 91
to the County of Wayne, Board of County Auditors, which sum includes the
full and complete balance due for services rendered by the Wayne County
Bureau of Taxation for the preparation of Assessment Rolls, Tax Rolls, Tax
Bills and Delinquent Tax Rolls, and Special Services covering the fiscal
year beginning December 1, 1979 and ending November 30, 1980, pursuant to
the resolution of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners adopted October
28, 1955, as amended on October 9, 1967, and the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the additional sum of $408.91
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#750-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated July 2, 1980, wherein it is indicated that substantial improvements
are required in order to maintain and utilize the Jefferson School and the
Jackson School plant facilities for their present purposes, the Council
does hereby request that the Livonia Board of Education consider granting
to the City of Livonia ten year leases with respect to the aforesaid
school facilities, with an option to renew for an additional ten years, at
the present rental rate of $1.00 per year, which leases would provide that
at such time as the said schools are returned to the school district that
the City of Livonia would be reimbursed on a pro rata basis by the school
district for the cost of making capital improvements which are required in
order to maintain the said facilities, and the Mayor is hereby requested
to commence negotiations with the Livonia Board of Education for the
purpose of preparing a mutually satisfactory lease agreement for submission
to Council for its consideration.
A rc..11 call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adoi:ted, it was
#751-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated July 22, 1980, to which is attached a draft proposing certain
guidelines for use by the Cable TV Citizens Advisory Committee, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for further
consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#752-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated April 29, 1980, and the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated July 11, 1980, in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Mc Ewen's Club House Bar
of Livonia, Incorporated, for transfer of ownership of 1979 Class C
licensed business located at 3+101 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne
County, from Ervin L. Melching and Anne Lorene, AKA Lorene A , AKA Lorene
F. Melching; 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 onthe foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#753-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 8, 1980, with respect to the
action taken by the City Council in Council Resolution 602-80 adopted on
June 18, 1980, wherein the Council did approve "above all others" a new
Class C License for Brock Hotel Corporation to be located at 17123 North
Laurel Park Drive, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, subject to compliance
with the conditions set forth therein, the Council does hereby determine
to amend and revise Council Resolution 602-80 so as to delete therefrom
the said conditions; FURTHER, the Council does hereby reiterate its prior
approval of a new full year Class C license for the Brock Hotel Corporation
to be located at 17123 North Laurel Park Dive, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne
County, subject to final inspection of the premises; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 14, 1980, which transmits its resolution
7-175-80 adopted on July 1, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-4-8-13,
submitted by Pallos Architects, requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct a commercial building on the south side of
Eight Mile Road between Shadyside and Farmington Road in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 3, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 80-4-8-13 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, with the exception, however, that Condition No (2)A
shall be revised so as to read as follows*
a minimum 15' wide landscaped berm on the property
adjacent to Eight Mile Road right-of-way in addition
to the previously designated planters as shown on the
site plan,
and Condition No. (5) shall read as follows:
that all fireplace wood presently stored on the site shall
be removed within one (1) year from the date of this approval
and thereafter no outdoor storage or display of materials
shall be permitted on the site as outlined in Section 11 09
of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to C-2 Districts
and that the approval granted herein is made subject to and in compliance
with the additional condition that the existing building be removed from
the premises within six (6) months from the time the new building is
constructed and occupied.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#754-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 14, 1980, which transmits its resolution
7-175-80 adopted on July 1, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-4-8-13,
submitted by Pallos Architects, requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct a commercial building on the south side of
Eight Mile Road between Shadyside and Farmington Road in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 3, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to refer
the same to the Committee of the Whole at a meeting to be held on Tuesday
August 26, 1980 at 7:00 P. M.
A cull call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#755-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Jewish Congregation and Sisterhood, 31840 West Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, dated July 23, 1980, with regard to the Jewish Ethnic
Festival to be conducted at their facilities on August 17, 1980 as a
community event, the Council does hereby authorize the waiver and/or
reimbursement of transient merchant registration fees in connection with
the aforesaid activity; and the City Clerk and all other City agencies are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9:05 P. M.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#756-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 9, 1980, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 562-80, in connection with a communication from Mr.
William J Kowske, Jr. , 9000 Oxbow, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and Mr Robert
Sadler, 9010 Oxbow, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated May 18, 1980, wherein
a street improvement for Oxbow between Joy and Grandon had been requested
the Council does hereby determine to proceed no further with the proposed
street improvement, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid report of the City Engineer.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 9:06 P M.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
ad,..pted, it was
#757-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated April 22, 1980,
signed by certain residents in the vicinity of Curtis Avenue between
Lathers and Deering, requesting that a street improvement project be
initiated for this section of Curtis Avenue, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation, with the
request that such citizen meetings as may be appropriate in this regard be
conducted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#758-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 11, 1980, approved by the City Engineer and the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road
right-of-way located in Section 5, owned by the Estate of Charles Lucht,
also known as Charles Lute, deceased, which land is more particularly
described as follows:
The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
A part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as beginning at
a point on the West line of the said Section 5, distant N. 0° 00' 14" W
681.69 feet from the S.W. corner of Section 5; thence N 0° 00' 14" Z?
200.0 feet; thence N. 89° 59' 46" E , 305.0 feet; thence S 0° 00' 14" E ,
200.0 feet; thence S. 89° 59' 46" W. , 305.0 feet to the point of beginning
(Newburgh Road Right-of-Way - part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05C1b2b2b2).
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $2000 00;
2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title work;
3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County
Drain, School and Community College tax shall be in a sum not
to exceed $52.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $2092 00 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the 7 9
million dollar general obligation road improvement bond issue for the
acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#759-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated July 22, 1980, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a request from Mr. Irwin Ager, GVA Associates, 2(620 Farmington
Road, Suite 205, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council
does hereby find that the proposed division of Tax Item No 46 069 03 0272
000 (18j272) would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the
aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing the same
into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
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PARCEL A
Part of Lot 272 of "Laurel Park South Subdivision No. 2' as recorded in
Liber 99, pages 90 thru 96, Wayne County Records. A subdivision of part
of the E 1/2 of Section 18, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan.
Described as beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot 272; thence S
73° 16' 28" W. 29 76 feet along the southerly line of Lot 272; thence N
39° 33' 46" W 138 97 feet to a point on the westerly line of Lot 272;
thence N 27° 36' 00" E. 12.52 feet along the westerly line of Lot 272 to
the northwest corner of said lot; thence S 89° 50' 24" E 111.14 feet
along the north line of said lot to the northeast corner of said Lot 272;
thence S. 00° 02' 18" E 109 36 feet along the east line of said lot to the
POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 0 2047 acres of land and being subject to a
private easement for public utilities over the northerly 6 feet and the
easterly 6 feet as recorded.
PARCEL B
Part of Lot 272 of "Laurel Park South Subdivision No. 2" as recorded in
Liber 99, pages 90 thru 96, Wayne County Records. A subdivision of part
of the E 1/2 of Section 18, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan.
Described as commencing at the southeast corner of said lot 272 and
proceeding thence S. 73° 16' 28" W 29 76 feet along the southerly line of
said Lot 272 to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein described,
thence continuing along said southerly line S 73° 16' 28" W 119 03 feet
to the southwest corner of said Lot 272; thence northwesterly along a
curve concave to the left (radius 60 00 feet, chord bears N 39° 33' 46"
W. ) a distance along the arc of 47.83 feet to the west corner of Lot 272;
thence N. 27° 36' 00" E 119.03 feet along the westerly line of said Lot
272; thence S 39° 33' 46" W 138 97 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Containing 0.2303 acres of land.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a
part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause
a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds
A rcLl call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#760-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated June 25, 1980, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a Schedule of
Compliance dated April 22, 1980 issued by the Department of Natural
Resources of the State of Michigan, In the Matter of City of Livonia
Landfill Sanitary Site, as well as a communication dated June 20, 1980
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from Mr Thomas A Handyside, P E of Brechting, Handyside & Adams, 15420
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, which sets forth a proposal of
services, the Council does hereby determine to retain Thomas A Handyside,
P.E. , in order to provide consulting services as outlined in his proposal
of June 20, 1980, said services to be paid in accordance with the schedule
set forth in said proposal, with the stipulation that the total cost of
these services shall not exceed $5500.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate for this purpose a sum not to exceed $5500 00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Municipal Refuse Fund; and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to sign the attached Schedule
of Compliance for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#761-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 2, 1980, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached Invoice #46349
dated June 24, 1980, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in the
amount of $55,083.47 to the Wayne County Road Commission, 415 Clifford,
Detroit, Michigan 48226, which sum includes the full and complete balance
due with respect to the City's 1/3 share on a contract executed on May 5,
1977 with the said Road Commission for the resurfacing of Middlebelt Road
from Plymouth Road to Joy Road, the total contract amount being in the sum
of $417,250.41, with the City's total share being in the amount of
$139,083.47, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work
under the said contract has been completed in accordance with proper
standards and specifications; FURTHER, for this purpose the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the additional sum of
$14,083.47 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road
Account) ; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#762-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Harold J
Robinson, 12091 Arcola, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated June 19, 1980,
wherein permission is requested for continued use of a public easement on
Mr. Robinson's property by the location of a shed on a portion of said
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easement, the Council does hereby request that the Engineering Division
and the Bureau of Inspection submit their respective reports and recommenda
tions with regard to this matter.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#763-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated July 2, 1980, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and wherein it is
recommended that the Division of Police be authorized to increase costs
charged for each assigned police reserve officer to $10.57 per hour, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#764-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 11, 1980, approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on July 10, 1980 recommending approval of a proposed supplement
to the Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Supervisory Chapter
of Local 1917, AFSCME, wherein Article 43C of said Agreement, Termination
and Modification, would be deleted and all other issues, with the
exception of mileage, are forthwith settled, and that the employee
contribution rate for the retirement system for the term of said
Agreement shall be as follows:
12-1-79 - 3-1/2%
12-1-80 - 3-1/2%
12-1-81 - 3-1/2%
THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY DETERMINE TO CONCUR IN AND APPROVE OF SUCH
ACTION: FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the said
Supplementary Agreement, as well as to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A ..poll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#765-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated June 30, 1980, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 19, 1980 which recommends
that the pay rate for Legal Aide be adjusted and established as follows
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Iwo First Year Second Year Third Year
Law Student Law Student Law Student
$ 6.25/hour $ 6.50/hour $ 6.75/hour
THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY CONCUR IN AND APPROVE OF SUCH ACTION: FURTHER,
the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $800.00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the Civil Service Salary Account,
No. 101-220-702, for the purpose of implementing the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#766-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 8, 1980, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits Parks & Recreation Commission Resolution #1527-80 adopted on
June 9, 1980, wherein it is recommended that the fee for skating lessons
be increased so as to establish the following rates, effective on and
after September 1, 1980.
Resident $ 15.00 - 8 Lessons
18.00 - 10 Lessons
Non-Resident S 20.00 - 8 Lessons
23.00 - 10 Lessons
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#767-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 17, 1980, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits Parks & Recreation Commission Resolution #1530-80 adopted on
July 7, 1980, wherein it is recommended that the hourly rate for ice
rental for the 1980 season for the Livonia Hockey Association be increased
and established at a rate of $4+5 00 per hour, and that a $60 00 rate per
hour be charged to all others, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#768-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 17, 1980, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits Parks g• Recreation Commission Resolution #1523-80 adopted on
June 9, 1980, wherein the Commission did recommend that the following
entry fees be increased and established as follows:
BOY'S BASEBALL
CLASS PROPOSED ENTRY FEE
Adray $130 00 - no increase
Connie Mack 100.00
"E" Major 90.00
"E" Minor 5.00 reg fee per
player
"F" Major L.J.F.L.
"F" & "G" Minor L.J F L
GIRL'S BASEBALL
CLASS PROPOSED ENTRY FEE
"E" $ 90 00
"F" -
MEN & BOY'S SOFTBALL
CLASS PROPOSED ENTRY FEE
Senior Modified $ 110 00
Church Modified 110.00
Slow Pitch 110.00
Bronco 5 00/per player
WOMEN'S AND GIRL'S SOFTBALL
CLASS PROPOSED ENTRY FEE
Fastpitch $ 100 00
Slowpitch 100.00
Sr. Youth 35.00
Jr. Youth 35.00
Pony "E" 5.00/per player
Pigtail "G" 5.00/per player
Powderpuff "F" 5.00/per player
VOLLEYBALL
CLASS PROPOSED ENTRY FEE
Women $ 100 00 - No Increase
Men 100 00 - No Increase
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BASKETBALL
CLASS PROPOSED ENTRY FEE
"A" Adult $ 110.00
"B" Adult 110.00
"D" Boys 25.00 - No Increase
"F" & "G" Boys L.J.F.L.
7th Grade 25 00 - No Increase
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#769-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated July 21, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is requested
that the Livonia CETA office be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed
$3250.00 for classroom training for fiscal year 1980-81 at Eastern
lir Michigan University for marketing/finance, the Council does hereby refer
the same 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-
McCann
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen/and Bennett.
NAYS: *Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*At this point in the roll call, Councilman Bishop, supported by Councilman
McCann, made the following motion, after which the roll call vote was continued.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated July 21, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is requested
that the Livonia CETA office be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed
$3250.00 for classroom training for fiscal year 1980-81 at Eastern
Michigan University for marketing/finance, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the next Regular meeting to be held on
August 27, 1980.
A rc,11 call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result.
AYES• Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
The President declared the motion DENIED.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#770-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated July 21, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum in the amount of $26,000 00 from CETA
funds for fiscal year 1980-81 for Ceramic Tile and Marble Terazzo Setter
Training at the Detroit Metropolitan Ceramic Tile Joint Apprenticeship
Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#771-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources, dated July 17, 1980, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Director of Community Resources, together
with the Finance Director, to do all things necessary to prepare specifica-
tions and obtain bids for an additional convection oven and larger freezer
and cooler for projected use in the senior citizen kitchen, in accordance
with the provisions set forth in the Financial Ordinance, the same to
thereafter be submitted to Council for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-216
OF CHAPTER 2 (FINANCIAL ORDINANCE)
OF TITLE 2 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.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#772-80 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia finds that there is an urgent
necessity for Newburgh Road to be paved and improved from a point one half
(1/2) mile north of Six Mile Road to its intersection with Eight Mile Road
in Sections 5, 6, 7 and 8, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to widen and alter
Newburgh Road in this area in order to facilitate the flow of traffic and
to alleviate traffic congestion as a matter of public safety and convenience
and to promote the public welfare generally; and
WHEREAS, the Council further finds that the acquisition of certain
rights-of-way, as further described hereinafter, is indispensable to the
necessary widening, paving, altering and improvement of Newburgh Road; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that Newburgh Road be
widened and altered so as to provide up to a forty-eight (48) foot wide
concrete pavement and a one hundred twenty (120) foot right-of-way, similar
to existing roads which are located throughout the City, and has presented
plans which have been approved by this Council, and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid improvement is to be financed from part of
the proceeds of the 7.9 million dollar general obligation road improvement
bond issue approved by the electorate of the City in 1977, and
WHEREAS, Newburgh Road from a point one half (1/2) mile north of
Six Mile Road to its intersection with Eight Mile Road, in the City of
Livonia, is a City road under the jurisdiction and control of the City of
Livonia and is incorporated in the Master Plan of the City of Livonia as
part of the Master Thoroughfare Plan, having been incorporated in said
Master Thoroughfare Plan by a resolution of the City Planning Commission
adopted on April 19, 1951,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Council for the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, hereby declares that the acquisition of
certain rights-of-way, as hereinafter described, is necessary for the
widening, paving, altering and improvement of Newburgh Road which is
necessary as a public improvement for the use and benefit of the public,
for the purposes of its incorporation, for a public purpose within the scope
of its power, and that good faith offers to purchase said rights-of-way
have been made; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby declare that
it determines it necessary to take the fee to private property upon just
compensation to be paid therefor for such improvement, the said properties
necessary for the required rights-of-way and the just compensation for same
being as follows:
(1) The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the West 1/2 of Section 5, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as:
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Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, beginning North at a point 1092.75 feet
from the Southwest corner of Section 5; thence East,
262.45 feet; thence North 186 feet; thence West, 262.45
feet; thence South 186 feet to the point of beginning.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05C2)
Interested Parties: Homer Lucht, a/k/a
Charles H Lute, a/k/a
Homer Lute and
Viola Lucht, a/k/a
Viola Lute, his wife
19380 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of the
Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in accordance
with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1966
Estimated just compensation: $4,800 00
(2) The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the West 1/2 of Section 5, T 1 S ,
R 9 E , more particularly described as:
That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, described as:
Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section distant
N 925.40 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 5 and
proceeding thence North along said West line 166 39 ft. ;
thence N 89° 06' East, 261 80 feet; thence S 166.39 ft ,
thence S 89° 06' W., 261.80 feet to the point of beginning
and
The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
A part of the S W 1/4 of Section 5, T 1 S , R 9 E
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more
particularly described as beginning at a point on the
West line of the said Section 5, distant N 0° 00' 14" W
881.69 feet from the S.W corner of Section 5; thence N
0° 00' 14" W 44.67 feet, thence N 89° 59' 46" E 305.00
feet; thence S 0° 00' 14" E 44.67 feet, thence S 89° 59'
46" W. 305 00 feet to the point of beginning. (Part of
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 05Cla and Parcel 05C1b2b2b2)
Interested Parties: William S Lute and
Mary Rose Lute, his wife
19358 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real property.
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Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270
of the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts
of 1966
Estimated just compensation. $900.00
(3) The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
A part of the S W 1/4 of Section 5, T 1 S , R 9 E
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more
particularly described as beginning at a point on the
West line of the said Section 5, distant N 0° 00' 14"
W 466.69 feet from the S W corner of Section 5; thence
N 0° 00' 14" W 215.00 feet; thence N 89° 59' 46" E
305 00 feet; thence S 0° 00' 14" E 219.07 feet; thence
N. 89° 14' 20" W 305 03 feet to the point of beginning
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05C1b2b2b2)
Interested Parties- Curtis A. Shinsky and
Patricia A Shinsky, his wife
19250 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Standard Federal Savings and Loan
Association
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the public acts of
1966
Estimated just compensation $900.00.
(4) The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
The West 1/2 of the N W 1/4 of Section 8, T 1 S ,
R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 08G1)
Interested Parties: Violet E. Jonas, a/k/a
Violet E Morse and
LaVerne Lane Betts
c/o Northville Golf Course
19025 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of the
Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in accordance
with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1966
Estimated just compensation: $30,000 00
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(5) That part of the East 1/2 of the N E 1/4 of Section 7,
T. 1 S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being more particularly described as commencing at the East
1/4 corner of said Section 7, and proceeding thence S 89°
58' 20" 17 along the East and West 1/4 line of Section 7,
33.0 feet to the point of beginning, thence S 89° 58' 20"
N along said 1/4 line, 51.0 feet, thence N. 12° 03' 58" E
276.13 feet; thence S 0° 09' 10 N , 270 0 feet to the
point of beginning, containing 0.176 acres (Part of Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 07A)
Interested Party: Violet E. Jonas a/k/a
Violet E. Morse
c/o Northville Golf Course
19025 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts
of 1966
Estimated just compensation. $3,200.00
(6) The East 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land in City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 6, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as:
The North 163.50 feet of the South 763.50 feet of the
East 171.66 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East (Part of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 06J43bla).
Interested Parties: Lawrence G Prieur and
Beverly Prieur, his wife
19261 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
National Bank of Detroit
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270
of the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes
in accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public
Acts of 1966.
Estimated just compensation: $8,400.00
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(7) The East 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land situated in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 6, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as.
The North 89 84 feet of the South 853 34 feet of the East
310 feet of the East 100 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East (Part of Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 06J43a1)
Interested Parties Clarence S Coveney and
Teresa L Coveney, his wife
19283 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in revel property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of
1966.
Estimated just compensation. $1,500 00
(8) The East 60 feet of the South 140 feet of the following
parcel of land:
Land situated in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 6,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as.
The North 216.67 feet of the South 1346.67 feet of the
East 144 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, except the East 6o feet of the
North 76 67 feet thereof (Part of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 06J39C1a).
Interested Parties: Charles Watkins and
Margaret Watkins, his wife
19401 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
E. A Kundinger, Inc , a Michigan
Corporation
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270
of the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes
in accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public
Acts of 1966.
Estimated just compensation $1,700.00
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(9) The East 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land situated in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 6,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as:
The North 125 feet of the South 1780 feet of the East
228 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, except the North 25 feet thereof
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 06J38a1a)
Interested Parties: Edward Jowski and
Bernadine Jowski, his wife
19493 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Livonia National Bank
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee simple in real property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270
of the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes
in accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public
Acts of 1966
Estimated just compensation: $1,600 00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Lcw of the City
of Livonia be and is hereby authorized and directed to institute and
conduct the necessary proceedings on behalf of the City of Livonia in
the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, State of Michigan, (that
being the County where the private property sought to be taken is
located) to carry out the objectives of this resolution, and to acquire
by condemnation for the City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore
described for the purpose of widening, paving, altering and improving
Newburgh Road from a point one half (1/2) mile north of Six Mile Road to
its intersection with Eight Mile Road, as a necessary and authorized
public improvement, and that said proceedings be brought in accordance
with the provisions of Act 295 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended,
being MCLA 213.361 et seq; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed fifty three thousand and 00/100
dollars ($53,000.00) for acquisition costs and, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed six hundred and
00/100 dollars ($600.00) as the City's portion of the prorated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community College tax in connection with
the aforesaid right-of-way, the same to be prorated as of the date of
closing, and further, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the
aforesaid sums from the 7.9 million dollar General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue as compensation to be paid to the subject property
owners in connection with this project; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to affix their signatures to a Declaration of Taking
in order to carry out the provisions of this Resolution and Statement of
Necessity.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#773-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 28, 1980, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 466-80, transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed
dated July 25, 1980, executed by Albert G. Hajjar and Natalie G Hajjar,
his wife, conveying to the City certain property described as follows
The East 6o feet of the following parcel of land.
Land situated in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 6,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more particularly described
as:
That part of the East 100 acres of the Southeast 1/4
of Section 6 described as beginning at the East 1/4
corner of Section 6 and proceeding thence South 0
degrees 05 minutes 4o seconds East along the East
line of said section, 195.0 feet, thence South 89
degrees 38 minutes 20 seconds West, 660 0 feet;
thence North 0 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds West
190.30 feet to the East and. West 1/4 line of Section
6; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds East
along said line, 66o.o feet to the point of beginning.
(06J34) - Newburgh 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 requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; FURTHER, the City Assessor is hereby
requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the
same as City-owned and exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#774-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 28, 1980, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 468-80, transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed
dated July 25, 1980, executed by Albert G. Hajjar and Natalie G. Hajjar,
his wife, conveying to the City certain property described as follows•
The East 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 6, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as:
The North 330.0 feet of the South 2440.0 feet of the
East 660.0 feet of the East 100 acres of the Southeast
1/4 of Section 6. (o6J35) Newburgh 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 requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; FURTHER, the City Assessor is hereby
requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the
same as City-owned and exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#775-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads Plats Committee, dated July 22, 1980, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 392-80, in connection with a communication
from the City Engineer, dated February 22, 1980, with regard to a proposed
street improvement project for Melvin (N of Bretton), Pembroke (Melvin to
Louise) and Louise (Bretton to Pembroke), in the East 1/2 of Section 2, the
Council does hereby refer to the City _Tanning Commission for action and
recommendation, in accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance,
the question of whether or not to vacate Pembroke between Melvin and
Louise, and Pembroke east of Louise.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#776-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated July 24, 1980, wherein it is indicated that notice has been received
that requires the appointment of two additional Directors to the Economic
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Development Corporation who shall be representatives of neighborhood
residents with respect to the Newburgh Associates EDC Project, who are as
follows:
Mr. Henry Easdon Mr. Joseph F Waughn
36434 Sunnydale 15571 Liverpool
Livonia, Michigan 48154 Livonia, Michigan 48154
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.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#777-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 28, 1980, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 553-80, in connection with a communication
from the Honorable James R McCann and the Honorable James E. Mies,
District Judges for the 16th Judicial District, dated May 9, 1980, wherein
it is requested that the compensation to be paid to the 16th District
Court Magistrate be established on the basis of an annual salary of
$24,000.00, effective June 1, 1980, and that, in addition thereto, the
Magistrate shall receive fringe benefits (i.e. , longevity, vacation
credits, sick leave, dental, optical, medical benefits, etc ) in the same
manner as that extended to classified employees under the Civil Service
System, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of
such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#778-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 28, 1980, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 18-80, in connection with a communication
from the Personnel Director, dated December 6, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein it is recommended that Service Recognition Pins be
purchased from the Balfour Company, 283 Tilbury Road, Birmingham,
Michigan 48009, and that competitive bidding requirements in this regard
be waived, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to the Civil
Service Commission for a new report and recommendation.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9:35 P. M
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#779-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 28, 1980, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 267-80, in connection with a communication
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from the Personnel Director, submitted in behalf of the Board of Trustees
of the Livonia Retirement System, dated February 19, 1980, with respect to
the Fall MAPERS Conference to be held in Traverse City in October, 1980,
the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $1500.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account 101-246-864
010.000 in order to provide sufficient funds for attendance at the said
Fall MAPERS Conference, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Gundersen, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Taylor and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 9:36 P. M
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#780-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated July 28, 1980,
from Tamara J. Nordstrom, 14228 Garden Street, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
requesting permission to close Garden Street from Perth to Meadowlark on
August 23, 1980, from 2.00 P.M to 12:00 P.M. , for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant
permission as requested, (including therein permission to conduct the
said affair on August 24, 1980 in the event of inclement weather), the
action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police
Department.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#781-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 3, 1980, which sets forth its resolution
5-127-80 adopted on May 20, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-4-1-13,
submitted by Parkside Livonia Credit Union for a change of zoning on
property located south of Plymouth Road on the east side of Raleigh in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to P, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 21, 1980,
pursuant to Council Resolution 622-80, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
80-4-1-13 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: Ventura and Gundersen
The President declared the resolution adopted
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#782-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 3, 1980, which sets forth its resolution
5-128-80 adopted on May 20, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-4-1-14,
submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning on
property located on the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Merriman Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, from C-2 to C-1, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 21,
1980, pursuant to Council resolution 622-80, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 80-4-1-14 is hereby denied for the following reasons.
1. The entire block is presently zoned C-2;
2. This action, if approved, would constitute 'spot zoning'
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#783-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 3, 1980, which sets forth its resolution
5-129-80 adopted on May 20, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-4-1-16,
submitted by North American Photo, Inc , for a change of zoning on
property located on the southwest corner of Schoolcraft and Inkster Roads
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 25, from P S. to M-1, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 21,
1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 622-80, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
80-4-1-16 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Gundersen, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Taylor and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#784-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 4, 1980, which sets forth its resolution
5-134-80 adopted on May 20, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-4-6-6,
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submitted by the City Planning Commission to amend Section 21 09(e),
Determination of Appeal, of Ordinance Ho 543, to incorporate language
pursuant to a recent amendment to the City/County Zoning Act, and to amend
Section 21.08, Limitations on the Powers of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
of Ordinance No. 543, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on July 21, 1980, pursuant to Council Resolution
622-80, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A loll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#785-80 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 729-80, adopted on July 23, 1980, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date
of July 28, 1980 an assessment roll dated July 28, 1980 for the proposed
improvement consisting of the placement of 4 inches of asphalt on
Greenland Avenue, 22 feet wide (Alternate IV Improvement), in the N W
1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improve-
ment in said district as designated in Council Resolution 729-80
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit:
that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
Livonia will meet in the Civic Center Municipal Building in said City,
33000 Civic Center Drive, on Monday, September 8, 1980, at 8:00 P M to
review the said special assessment roll at which time and place opportunity
will be given to all interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of September 8, 1980, the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#786-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 17, 1980, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a letter dated July 7, 1980 from
McKesson & Robbins Drug Company, Detroit Division, 14100 Oakland Avenue,
P.0 Box 03529, Highland Park, Michigan 48203, enclosing a check in the
amount of $100.00 as a gift to the City of Livonia, Department of Parks
& Recreation, the Council does hereby determine to accept the said gift
and takes this means to indicate its sincere appreciation to McKesson &
Robbins Drug Company for its generosity.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
lbw 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3 _THERETO
RE: PETITION 80-1-1-2 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM R-3-A TO P.L.
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 Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 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
NO. 80-2-1-6 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
R-1-A TO C-2 AND 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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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
iww #787-80 WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the Economic
Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended (the "EDC Act ), the City Planning Commission submitted its
findings and recommendations for approval of the Project Plan on June
24, 1980, to this City Council for its consideration and this City Council
has given due consideration to the findings and recommendations of the
City Planning Commission prior to consideration of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has given notice pursuant to the IDC
Act of a public hearing which was held on August 18, 1980, in accordance
with the EDC Act therein made and provided, and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the fullest opportunity was
given for expression of opinion, for argument on the merits, and for
introduction of documentary evidence pertinent to the Project Plan, and
further, this City Council has given due consideration to all communica-
tions received in writing with reference thereto; and
WHEREAS, this City Council made and preserved a record of the
public hearing, including all data presented thereat; and
WHEREAS, this City Council desires to express its approval of
said Project Plan and the Project described therein, and wishes to request
The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia to proceed
with such Project and the financing thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. It is hereby determined that the Project Plan for the Art
Van Furniture Tech Plaza, Inc Project of The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia as presented constitutes a public
purpose of the City of Livonia and said Project Plan is hereby approved
based on the following considerations:
(a) the findings and recommendations
of the City of Livonia Planning
Commission;
(b) that the Plan meets the requirements
set forth in Section 8 of Act No. 338
of 1974, as amended;
(c) the persons who will be active in the
management of the Project for not less
than one year after the approval of the
Project Plan have sufficient ability
and experience to manage the Plan
properly;
(d) the proposed method of financing the
Project is feasible and The Economic
Development Corporation has the ability
to arrange the financing; and
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(e) the Project is reasonable and necessary
to carry out the purposes of Act No 338
of 1974, as amended.
2 The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia
is hereby requested to proceed with the acquisition of the Project and
financing thereof
3. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this
Resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict
4. The City Clerk be, and is hereby directed to provide four
certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of The
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#788-80 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment and to assist and retain local
industries and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize
the City's economy; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions has been
initiated by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia
(the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 of the Public
Acts of 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), has prepared and submitted a project
plan, as amended, providing all information and requirements necessary for
a project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City has recommended its
approval to this Council; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act 338 this Council has conducted a
public hearing on said project plan; (Nagle Paving Company)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The project plan, as submitted and approved by the Corporation
and by the City's Planning Commission meets those requirements set forth
in Section 8 of Act 338.
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the
project for not less than one year after approval of the project plan have
sufficient ability and experience to manage the plan properly
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3 The proposed methods of financing the project as outlined in
the project plan are feasible and the Corporation has the ability to arrange
the financing.
4. The project as submitted is reasonable and necessary to carry
out the purposes of the Act.
5 Based upon the information submitted and information
obtained at public hearings, the project plan, as submitted and the project
to which it relates, serves to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemploy-
ment, strengthen and revitalize the City's economy, encourage the location
and expansion of enterprises in the City, and, therefore, constitutes an
essential, vital and necessary public purpose
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#789-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 8, 1980, which sets forth its resolution
6-156-80 adopted on June 24, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-5-1-18
submitted by Construction Craftsmen Corporation for a change of zoning on
property located on the northeast corner of Merriman and Seven Mile Roads
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, from RUFA to P S and R-7, and having
also considered a communication from Norman Naimark, President,
Construction Craftsmen Corporation, dated August 1 , 1980, with regard to
amending the rezoning request contained in said Petition 80-5-1-18, the
Council does hereby refer this item back to the City Planning Commission
for the purpose of conducting a new public hearing and thereafter submitting
its report and recommendation to the Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#790-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Mayor and Director of Community Resources, the Council does hereby
approve of the concept of the Department of Community Resources becoming
the service provider for nutrition in 34 suburban communities served by
the Planning and Service Area 1-C, Out Wayne County Area Agency on Aging,
and in this regard the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the attached
application to the Area Agency on Aging 1-C in order to provide the
aforesaid nutrition services for the period October 1, 1980 through
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September 30, 1981, and the Director of Community Resources and the City
Clerk are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was takenon the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#791-80 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, September
22, 1980, at 8:00 P M at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 80-7-1-24, submitted by Kenneth R Warren for a change of
zoning of property located on the south side of Amrhein, west of
Newburgh Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, from RUF to ML,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-187-80 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 80-7-1-24 be denied;
(2) Petition 80-6-1-19, submitted by the City Planning Commission for a
change of zoning of property located on the north side of Five Mile
Road, east of Cavour, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF
to R-7, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-176-80
having recommended to the City Council that Petition 80-6-1-19 be
approved,
(3) Petition 80-6-1-20, submitted by L & H Associates for a change of
zoning of property located on the east side of Stark Road, north of
Plymouth Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, from R-1 to P, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-177-80 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 80-6-1-20 be approved; and
(4) Petition 80-6-6-8, initiated by Council Resolution 363-80, to amend
Section 11 03 of Ordinance No 543, the City of Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, to require waiver use approval for SDM Licensed establish-
ments in C-2 Zoning Districts, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 7-186-80 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 80-6-6-8 be denied;
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
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(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
(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.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#792-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#793-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 18, 1980
from Francavilla Civic Association, Livonia, Michigan, requesting
permission to close Bobrich Drive between Myron and Francavilla Drive
from 7:00 P M Saturday, September 6, 1980 to 1:00 A M Sunday, September
7, 1980, for the purpose of conducting an annual block party, the Council
does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken
herein being made subject to approval of the Police Department
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, this 937th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:40 P. M. , August 20, 1980
ADDISOt(W. :`CON, CITY CLERK