HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1980-11-19 18977
iir MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 19, 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 8:10 P. M . Councilman Taylor 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; Richard 0 Jones, Public Utilities Manager; Ronald Mardiros, City
L Assessor; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; John Nagy, City Planner; Daniel Gilmartin,
Industrial Coordinator; G E. Siemert, City Engineer and James Miller, Personnel
Director.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1042-80 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 943rd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held November 12, 1980, are hereby
approved.
The communication from the Planning Director dated November 7, 1980 with
respect to Council Resolution #814-80 regarding a lot split and combination request
by Mr. Robert S Lynn, Jr. , and withdrawal of same, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1043-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated October 23, 1980, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2419 10/80, the Council does hereby accept the following bids for
supplying the Water Department with water service parts and fittings at
the following unit prices:
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a. ETNA SUPPLY COMPANY, 530 32nd Street, S.E Wyoming, Michigan 49508
200 More or Less, 3/4" Curb Stops,
Copper to Copper, packed 10 to a box $ 8 87 ea.
b. MORLEY BROTHERS CORP., 725 Morley Dr., Saginaw, Michigan 48605
100 More or Less, 1" Curb Stops,
Copper to Copper, packed 10 to a box $ 13.85 ea.
5 More or Less, 1 1/2" Curb Stops,
Copper to Copper, packed 10 to a box $ 32.82 ea.
30 More or Less, 2" Curb Stops,
Copper to Copper, packed 10 to a box $ 46.73 ea.
10 More or Less, 1 1/2" Corporation Stops,
Copper to Copper, packed 10 to a box $ 22.30 ea.
100 More or Less, 3/4" 2 Pc. Unions,
Copper to Copper 1 99 ea.
the same having been in fact the lowest bids received and meet all
specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1044-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated October 23, 1980, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 21+1,8 10/80, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Michigan
Hydrant and Valve Company, 12606 Inkster, Detroit, Michigan 48239, for
supplying the Water Department with water meters at the following unit
prices:
1 FULL FLOW METERS
(With compound by-pass meter, with
Remote Reader including ten foot
(10' ) of cable plus cost per foot
of additional cable.
SIZE BID PRICE
4" $ 2,475 00 each
6" 3,655.00 each
8" 5,425 0o each
10"
9,310.00 each
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2. DETECTOR CHECK
lir (With by-pass meter with Remote
Reader, including ten foot (10' )
of cable plus cost per foot of
additional cable.
SIZE BID PRICE
4" x 5/8" $ 595.00 each
4" x1"
6" x 5/8" 875.00 each
6" x 1 1/2"
8" x 5/8" 1,282.00 each
8" x 1" 1,455.00 each
8" x 2"
10" x 1" 2,115.00 each
10" x 2" -
10" x 12" x 2"3,665.00 each
All meters and Detector checks quoted without flanges
and with 10' cable. Additional cable - .10 per foot.
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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1045-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated October 23, 1980, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2420 10/$0, the Council does hereby accept the bid of LeRan Copper
& Brass Co. , P.0 Box 40, 300 Jay Street, Coldwater, Michigan 49036, for
supplying the Water Department with copper water tubing at the following
unit prices:
UNIT PRICE
5,000 Ft. 3/4" Water Tubing in 100 Ft. Rolls $ .80 Ft.
3,000 Ft. 3/4" Water Tubing in 60 Ft. Rolls .80 Ft.
3,000 Ft. 1" Water Tubing in 100 Ft. Rolls 1.04 Ft.
2,000 Ft 1" Water Tubing in 60 Ft. Rolls 1.04 Ft.
500 Ft. 1 1/2" Water Tubing in 60 Ft Rolls 1 65 Ft.
300 Ft 2" Water Tubing in 40 Ft. Rolls 2.73 Ft.
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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1046-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Honorable James R. McCann, District Judge of the District Court for the
16th Judicial District, dated October 29, 1980, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Moore Business Forms, Inc. 23077
Greenfield Road, Suite 185, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for supplying the
City with traffic tickets for the unit price bid of $44.43/m, 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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1047•-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated October 29, 1980, approved for submission by
the Mayor to which is attached a request from Livonia Public Schools,
dated January 18, 1980, for the payment of $7,842.57 as the City's share
of 40% of the total cost of the Livonia Community Youth Employment Office
expenses for the prior year, the Council does hereby refer the same to the
School Board and City Council Joint Committee for its report and recommendr
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1048-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 24, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a
request from the Civil Service Commission for an additional appropriation
to the Medical Examiner account for the purpose of making a payment for
pre-employment physical examinations for sixteen (16) police cadets
recently hired, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $1,800.00
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account
Number 236-828 in order to implement this request.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
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#1049-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works, dated October 13, 1980, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor in connection with the roofing and sheet metal contract for the old
City Hall Building as well as roofing and sheet metal work for the new
Civic Center Municipal Building authorized in Council Resolution 221-78
adopted on March 15, 1978 and Council Resolution 603-78 adopted on June 28,
1978, which work has now been completed in an additional amount of
$4,288.58 greater than that previously appropriated, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an additional
$4,288.58 from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds for the
purpose of making a final payment to the contractor for all work completed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and. Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1050-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 27, 1980, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the carpentry and
millwork contract for the Civic Center Municipal Building which was
authorized by Council Resolution 417-80 in the amount of $173,640.34 to
Nelson-Mill Company, and the actual cost of which was in the amount of
$175,010.00, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the additional sum of $1,370 00 from Federal Economic
Development Administration Funds for the purpose of making final payment
to the contractor.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and. Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1051-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 27, 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 with regard to the Concrete Work
Contract (Phase III, Part 3) of the Civic Center Municipal Building which
was authorized by Council Resolution 929-77 adopted on October 12, 1977 in
the amount of $47,606.00 to Nardoni Floor Company, the actual amount
completed to date being in the amount of $48,238.78, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an additional $632.78
from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds for the purpose of
making final payment to the contractor.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1052-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated October 28, 1980, which bears the signatures of the Mayor
and the Director of Finance, with regard to costs incurred in connection
with officers attending college, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $6,000.00 from 101-325-710-000-000 Educational
Premium to 101-304-960-110-000 Training Reimbursement, the action herein
being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1053-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 31, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-255-80 adopted on tctober 28, 1980 with regard to Petition
80-9-2-24, submitted by Anthony C Rea, requesting waiver use approval to
convert an existing gas station located on the northeast corner of Wayne
Road and Ann Arbor Trail in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, to a fast oil
and lubrication center, which property is zoned C-2 and C-1, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 80-9-2-24 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 #5 shall. be changed and shall read as
follows:
(5) that any free-standing signs proposed to be located
on the site that meet the requirements of the ordinance
shall be reviewed by the City Planning Commission and
approved by the Council prior to installation; and
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS: None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1054-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 30, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-254-80 adopted on October 28, 1980 with regard to Petition
80-9-2-22, submitted by Macati Investment Company, requesting a waiver use
approval to enlarge the existing restaurant building located on the south
side of Plymouth Road, west of Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 33, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in
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the recrameLdation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
80-9-2-22 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, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1055-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 31, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-246-80 adopted on October 21, 1980 with regard to Petition
80-9-3-6 submitted by the City Planning Commission to vacate an easement
located on the west side of Newburgh Road between the 1-96 Freeway and
the C & * Railway in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and to grant and approve the said. Petition 80-9-3-6; and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating
ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1056-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 31, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-247-80 adopted on October 21, 1980 with regard to Petition
80-9-3-7, submitted by the City Planning Commission, to vacate public
alleys located north of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and
Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and to grant and approve the said Petition 80-9-3-7, subject to retention
of full-width easements for public utilities; and the Department of Law
is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in
accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#1057-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated October 27, 1980, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. Joseph Panackia, Jr., 19121 Hillcrest,
Livonia, Michigan 48152 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 and combination of Tax Item Numbers 46 007 99 0096
000 (02P30,31) and 46 007 99 0097 000 (02P32) would not be contrary to
the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing and combining the same into four parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows:
PARCEL A
A parcel of land in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the
North line of Seven Mile Road (120 feet wide) distant due West 359.00
feet and North 00 degrees 00 minutes 16 seconds West 60.00 feet from the
East 1/4 corner of Section 2, T 1 S , R. 9 E , and proceeding thence
along the North line of Seven Mile Road (120 feet wide) due West 134.48
feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 52 seconds East 125.71 feet;
thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East 134.43 feet, to the
West line of Hillcrest Boulevard (60 feet wide); thence along said West
line South 00 degrees 00 minutes 16 seconds East 125.74 feet to the point
of beginning. Containing 0.38808 acres. Subject to easements of record
PARCEL B
A parcel of land in the S. W 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the
West line of Hillcrest Blvd. (60 feet wide) distant due West 359.00 feet
and North 00 degrees 00 minutes 16 seconds West 185.74 feet from the East
1/4 corner of Section 2, T 1 S , R 9 E , and proceeding thence South
89 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds West 134.44 feet; thence North 00 degrees
00 minutes 52 seconds East 103.81 feet, thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes
40 seconds East 134.40 feet to the West line of Hillcrest Blvd. (60 feet
wide) thence along said West line South 00 degrees 00 minutes 16 seconds
East 103.83 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.32037 acres.
Subject to easements of record.
PARCEL C
A parcel of land in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the
West line of Hillcrest Blvd. (60 feet wide) distgnt due West 359.00 feet
and North 00 degrees 00 minutes 16 seconds West 393.40 feet from the East
1/4 corner of Section 2, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , and proceeding thence South 89
degrees 57 minutes 54 seconds West 134.37 feet; thence North 00 degrees
00 minutes 52 seconds East 103.80 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57
minutes .42 seconds East 134.34 feet to the West line of Hillcrest Blvd.
(60 feet wide) thence along said West line South 00 degrees 00 minutes 16
seconds East 103.83 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.32016
acres. Subject to easements of record.
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PARCEL E
A parcel of land in the S. W 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
onethe
West line of Hillcrest Blvd. (60 feet wide) distant due West 359•00
fand North 00 degrees 00 minutes 16 seconds West 289.57 feet from the East
1/4 corner of Section 2, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , and proceeding thence South 89
degrees 58 minutes 40 seconds West 134.40 feet; thence North 00 degrees
00 minutes 52 seconds East 103 80 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57
minutes 54 seconds East 134.37 feet to the West line of Hillcrest Blvd.
(60 feet wide) thence along said West line South 00 degrees 00 minutes
16 seconds East 103.83 feet to the point of beginning Containing
0.32027 acres. Subject to easements of record.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1058-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 21, 1980, 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 Balfour
Company, 283 Tilbury Road, Birmingham, Michigan 48009 for the unit prices
indicated in the aforesaid communication and for a total estimated cost oa
$2,050.00, for 1981, the Council does h'ireby 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*
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
41059-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 15, 1980, approved by the City Attorne
the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached a letter from the Board of Wayne County Road Commis-
sioners and a proposed Traffic Signal Agreement which pertains to traffic
signals throughout the City and in essence is a composite and substitute
for all prior agreements in this regard, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said Traffic Signal Agreement, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, in the manner and form herein
submitted, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was takenon the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES. Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, AcCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann was excused at 8.25 P. M
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1060-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Judges
of the District Court of the 16th Judicial District, dated. October 23,
1980, wherein it is requested that the monthly travel expense allowance
allocated to each of the Judges of the 16th District Court be increased
and established at the rate of $325.00 per month commencing from and
effective on December 1, 1980, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None
*Councilman McCann returned at 8:26 P. M
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1061-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated October 28, 1980, with regard to proposed adjustments in salary
rates, cost of living and benefits, effective December 1, 1980 and
December 1, 1981, for the following appointed City officials: City
Attorney, Finance Director, Director of Public Works, City Assessor,
Community Resources Director, Director of Administrative Services, Deputy
City Clerk and. Deputy City Treasurer, the Council does hereby determine to
approve of the following adjustments for these positions, which adjust-
ments are the same as those extended to employees covered under the Local
192 Union Contract, and which are as follows.
12-1-80 12-1-81
Salary Increase 4% 4 1/2%
COLA .25/Hr .25/Hr.
Longevity $ 160 (5 Yrs) $ 160 (5 Yrs)
$ 400 (7 Yrs) $ 4o0 (7 Yrs)
$ 800 (14 Yrs) $ 800 (14 Yrs)
$1,200 (21 Yrs) $ 1,200 (21 Yrs)
Dental $225 (can accumulate $225 (can accumulats,
to S450) to $450)
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Pension Full retirement at age 57
(Reduced rates at ages 55 & 56)
Increase in formula from 2.00% to 2.2E9%
No reduction in pension at age 65
COLA for retirees increased from
$10-$50 per month to $20-$80 per month
Annuity Withdrawal
Bridging of service
City paid Blue Cross/Blue Shield for
retirees
Pension Contribution 3% 3 1/2%
Military Buy Back
Pop-up Provision
Sick Leave Payout after 10 years of
service
Bereavement for spouses and children -
10 days
Council Election or Mayor - City Holiday
Life Insurance Increased to Correspond
to Increased Salary
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1062-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 27, 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 September 11, 1980,
wherein it is recommended that the salary for the position of Supervising
Clerk be increased to a maximum of $18,158.40, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1063-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Industrial Development Commission, dated October 29, 1980, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and having also considered a communication from the Industrial
Coordinator, dated November 7, 1980, wherein a request is submitted for
additional funding in connection with "Salute to Industry 1980", the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $3,144.74 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Industrial Development Auto Expense -
Comm;ssions Account No. 101-803-861-015 to the IDC Publishing Account No.
101-803-905-000; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the payment
of an outstanding printing bill in the total amount of $4,694.66 and in
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this regard to the extent necessary, the Council does hereby determine to
waive competitive bidding requirements in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1064-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 27, 1980, approved by The Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the maintenance of
the pedestrian overpass located on Ann Arbor Road west of Hix Road at the
Washington Elementary School, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the School Board and City Council Joint Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1065-80 RESOLVED that, Hillcrest Home Builders Inc. , 1186 Rolling Hills
Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013, as proprietors, having requested
the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following
subdivision: Sheffield Estates Subdivision No. 2, situated in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat
being dated May 29, 1979; and it further appearing that tentative approval
of such preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after
due notice and a public hearing on June 19, 1979; and it further appearing
that such preliminary plat, together with development plans and specifica-
tions for improvements therein have been examined and approved by the
Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that depart-
ment dated October 31, 1980; therefore, the City Council does hereby
approve of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; the
regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the
Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such depart-
ment; all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and
completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution failing this, the approval contained herein shall be considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
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(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time
and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent
required by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development
plans;
(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a Receipt obtained therefor'
A. Trees 1,160.00
B. Street Name Signs N.A
C. Traffic Control Signs 300.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100 00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%) 2,376.75
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 5,545 75 7,922.50
F. Engineering Services (Grading and. Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review
2. Permit and. Inspection 15.00
75.00 90.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS . . $ 9,572.50
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivi-
sion shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with
existing Subdivision Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision
if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved
herein, and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control
ordinance and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts; such deposits to be deposited in the office of
the City Clerk:
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General improvement Bond - $166,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash
Sidewalk Bond 9,000 00, of which at least
1,000.00 shall be in cash
Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond 2,000 00 (All Cash)
Monuments and Lot Markers 390 00 (All Cash)
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City ordinances.
A rcl.l call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1066-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated October 31, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor to which is attached a
proposed agreement to renew the CETA Subgrant Contract between the City
of Livonia and the Livonia Public Schools School District to provide
career information center aides, the Council does hereby authorize the
said Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby requested to execute the said agreement, 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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS: None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1067-80 RESOLVED, that having considered. the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated November 6, 1980, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No 316-80,
adopted on April 2, 1980, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City for general improvements in the Sherwood Forest
Subdivision located in the southwest 1/4 of Section 9 to $26,000 of which
$5,000 shall be in cash to cover the cost of remaining general improvements
in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the
City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, FURTHER, all other financial
assurances now on deposit with the City including those for sidewalk
improvements shall remain the same and unchanged; and the City Clerk and
the City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1068-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Youth Commission, dated November 6, 1980, which bears the signatur(
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor wherei,
funds are requested for the Police/Youth Breakfast to be conducted on
November 15, 1980, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the
sum of $338.00 to Account No. 101-909-886.142 000 (Police Youth Breakfast)
from the following accounts in the following amounts:
$138.00 from Acct. #101-909-886 141 000 (Professional Service
$200.00 from Acct #101-909-886.131 000 (Youth Guidebook)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1069-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Arts Commission, dated October 21, 1980, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor
wherein funds are requested in order to purchase equipment and lumber for
shelving to be used in two rooms at the Jackson Community Center, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,000.00 from
Account No. 101-739.882 010.000 to Account No. 101 739.983.000.000 for
this purpose.
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1070-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief, dated November 1, 1980, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
following transfer of funds;
$ 500.00 from B.A. 101-336-709.000 000 (Salaries & Wages, Overtime)
to B A. 101-341-709.000 000 (Salaries & Wages, Overtime)
$ 4,500.00 from B.A. 101-338-960 010.000 (Education & Training, Empl )
to B A. 101-338-751.000 000 (Gas & Oil)
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im• $ 1,200 00 from B.A. 101-338-778 000 000 (Equip Maintenance Supplies)
to B A 101-338-779.000 000 (Laundry)
$ 100 00 from B.A 101-336-709.000 000 (Salaries & Wages, Overtime)
to B A. 101-338-758.000 000 (Oxygen)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1071-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated November 7, 1980, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to the rental of a City owned house located at
12313 Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby authorize the
rental of same in the amount of $200 00 per month, commencing in November,
1980, as well as a $200.00 security deposit being furnished to the City,
and the Director of Public Works is hereby 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 resolution with the following result.
AYES; Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING
CHAPTER 9 (SNOW ALERT ORDINANCE) THERETO.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash 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:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 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.
80-6-1-19 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO R-7.
A rrll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinator with the following result:
AYES. Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS* Bishop.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
RE: PETITION 80-6-3-3
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash 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 SECTION 5-901 OF
CHAPTER 9 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF
TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (mm)
THEREOF AND ADDING PARAGRAPH (pp) THERETO.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinates with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The 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,
Iwo The following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 2,
SECTION 5-408 OF CHAPTER 4 (WATER)
OF TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. _
A rill call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1072-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 26, 1980, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 9-230-80 adopted on September 23, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-9-2-23 submitted by Friar Tuck's Diet Delite, Inc. requesting waiver
use approval to locate a sit-down restaurant within an existing building
located in the southeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in
Section 36, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 10, 1980, pursuant
to Council Resolution 956-80, the Council does hereby reject the recommenda
tion of the City Planning Commission and said Petition 80-9-2-23 is
hereby approved and granted, the approval herein being made conditioned
upon and made subject to approval of a site plan by the City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1073-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated November 7, 1980, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item No 8 of Council Resolution 583-80, adopted
on June 4, 1980, as amended by Council Resolution 904-80, so as to reduce
the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for general improve-
ments to $5,000 of which $2,500 shall be in cash, in the Hidden Creek
Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, to cover the cost
of these improvements, and the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City, if any, with respect to general improvements shall be reduced
accordingly; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the release to Leo
Soave, 37183 Vargo, Livonia, Michigan 48152, the proprietor of the Hidden
Creek Subdivision of the financial assurances previously deposited with
respect to ditch improvements in the amount of $1,000, the action herein
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being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the
Imo City Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of
the City of Livonia; and all other financial assurances now on deposit
with the City with respect to remaining improvements in said subdivision,
shall remain the same and unchanged; 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• Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
PETITION NO. 80-7-3-4
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City t,lerk 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind and
repeal Council Resolution No. 423-80, adopted on May 7, 1980.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop and Ventura
NAYS: Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution DENIED
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1074-80 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, it was
#1075-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 20, 1980, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated November 7, 1980, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Stoyan Bros
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Inc. for transfer ownership of 1980 Class C Licensed Business with two
lom bars and dance-entertainment permit, located at 36071 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, from Robert Considine, Inc. , and
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS: None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1076-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated November 14, 1980, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, attached to which
is a communication, dated October 31, 1980, from the Director of
Transportation for the Wayne County Road Commission, with regard to the
proposed improvement and widening of Middle Belt between I-96 and Five Mil(
Road, the cost of which is estimated at $500,000, the Council does hereby
request that the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners proceed with
this project, bused upon the understanding that the City of 14-venia will
assume 60% of the construction cost of the project which is estimated to
be $300,000, and furthermore that the City of Livonia is prepared and will
agree to advance the County's 40% share of the construction cost of the
project which is estimated to be $200,000, with the further understanding
that the City would be repaid in five equal annual installments with the
first installment becoming due in the fifth year after a construction
contract for the project has been awarded; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 944th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 8:55 P Pi , November 19, 1980
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ADDISON W. BACON, CITYrLERK