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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 17, 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 8:05 P M. Councilman Bishop 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: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Robert M Feinberg, Asst City Attorney, John
Nagy, City Planner, G E Siewert, City Engineer, Jack Dodge, Finance Director and
LMichael Reiser, Civil Defense Director.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1118-80 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 945th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held December 10, 1980, are hereby
approved
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1119-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend
Council Resolution No 1082-80, adopted on December 10, 1980, so as to
establish the date of Wednesday, March 25, 1981, in lieu of January 12,
1981, at 8:00 P M as the time when the Council shall meet for the
purpose of adopting a resolution to place a special assessment upon said
property unless the same are paid prior to the date of such meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF THE 19024
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO. RE. PETITION 80-6-1-22
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO R-7.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS: Bishop and Gundersen
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 AMENDING SECTION 14 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
80-7-1-25 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
AND RUFC TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1120-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the City Attorney, dated November 18, 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
payment of publication fees in connection with the Newburgh Road/C & 0
Railway Grade Separation Condemnation, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize payment in the amount of $1,930 to the Detroit Legal News, the
same to be appropriated and expended from the $7.9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett9025
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1121-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated November 18, 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 accept
the bid of Testing Engineers and Consultants, Inc. , P. 0. Box 249, 1333
Rochester Road, Troy, Michigan 48099, for the purpose of supplying the City
(Engineering Division) with the soil exploration and testing services
required at the land fill site for the total amount of $1,600, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications;
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $1,600 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the
Municipal Refuse Fund, for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None
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By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1122-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated November 18, 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 proposed agreement between
the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation with regard to a
proposed project to construct three median crossovers on I-96/275 between
Five Mile Road and Eight Mile Road, the total cost of which project is
estimated at $46,900, with the City's share being $879.37, the Council doer
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures to said
contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and does hereby au-
thorize an appropriation in the sum of $879.37 from the City's Motor
Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account), for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Gundersen.
NAYS: Ventura and Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1123-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Don and
Millie Dreisbach, 35233 Pinetree, Livonia, Michigan 1+8150, dated
November 18, 1980, with regard to the installation of curb drops at
various intersections in their neighborhood, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Engineering Department for its
report and recommendation
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1124-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated November 21, 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 respect to the proposed
widening of sections of Newburgh Road during the 1981 construction season,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the improvements proposed
in the aforesaid communication and the Engineering Division is hereby
authorized to finalize plans and arrange for the taking of bids for said
improvements.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None
16,0 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1125-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated November 25, 1980, to which is attached communications from the
Planning Director and the Michigan Department of Transportation, with
respect to excess land owned by the Department of Transportation, located
at the S E. corner of Five Mile Road and Eckles Road, being approximately
0.6 acres in size, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of
Law to acquire from the State of Michigan the aforesaid parcel which is
identified as Control 82293D, Parcel 267, subject to the following terms
and conditions:
1 the purchase price shall be in the sum of $1,750
2 the seller shall provide title insurance at its sole cost
and expense
BE IT FUMER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $1,750 is hereby
appropriated from the Recreation Bond Construction Account for the afore-
said acquisition; and be it further resolved that the Law Department shall
proceed to consummate this transaction only at such time as it is advised
that agreement has been reached by the City and the Livonia Board of
Education a5 to a mutually acceptable exchange of properties
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1126-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated November 25, 1980, to which is attached communications from the
Planning Director and the Michigan Department of Transportation, with
respect to excess land owned by the Department of Transportation, located
at the S.E corner of Five Mile Road and Eckles Road, being approximately
0.6 acres in size, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter
to the School Board and City Council Joint Committee for its report and
recommendation
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the
Personnel Director, dated November 13, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmit resolu-
tions adopted by the Civil Service Commission on November 6, 1980, wherein
it is recommended that certain fringe benefits enjoyed by Police
classifications and Officer classifications in the Fire Division be
extended to the Police Chief and Fire Chief, respectively, as follows
a. Police Chief
1 PENSION
A Contribution rate reduced from 5% to 4% effective 12/1/79
B Contribution rate reduced from 4% to 3 1/2% effective
12/1/81
C Voluntary retirement age reduced to age 52 with 10 years
service effective 12/1/79
D Military Buy Back effective 12/1/81.
E "Pop-Up" Provision effective 12/1/81
F. Pension annuity withdrawal effective 12/1/79
G Prior City Service Buy Back effective 12/1/79.
H Improved Cost-of-Living for Retirees effective 12/1/79
2. EDUCATION BONUS $300 (12/1/79), $325 (12/1/80), $350 (12/1/81)
3. GUN ALLOWANCE IMPROVEMENT from $365 to $440 effective 12/1/79
4 DENTAL REIMBURSEMENT effective 12/1/79
5. 60% SICK LEAVE PAYOUT effective 12/1/79
6 IMPROVED HOLIDAY PROVISION effective 12/1/79 (Council or
Mayoral Elections)
b. Fire Chief
1 PENSION
A. Contribution rate reduced from 5% to 4% effective 12/1/79
B. Contribution rate reduced from 4% to 3 1/2% effective 12/1/81
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C. Voluntary retirement age reduced to age 52 with 10 years
seniority effective 12/1/79
D. Military Buy Back effective 12/1/81
E. "Pop-Up" Provision effective 12/1/81
F. Pension annuity withdrawal effective 12/1/79.
G. Prior City Service Buy Back effective 12/1/79
H. Improved Cost-of-Living for retirees effective 12/1/79.
2. EMT BONUS $300 (12-1-79), $325 (12-1-80), 0350 (12-1-81)
3 FOOD ALLOWANCE IMPROVEMENT from $365 to $440 effective 12-1-79
4. DENTAL REIMBURSEMENT effective 12-1-79
5 60°%o SICK LEAVE PAYOUT effective 12-1-79
6 EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES.
7 JURY DUTY PROVISION (Keep All Fees).
8 IMPROVED HOLIDAY PROVISION (election of City Council or Mayor)
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend the
foregoing resolution by deleting Item #2 (Education Bonus) from the
benefits afforded to the Police Chief and Item #6 (Educational Expenses)
from the benefits afforded to the Fire Chief; FURTHER, the Council
determines to refer those two items to the Finance Committee for further
consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment as follows:
AYES. Bishop, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS. McCann and Ventura.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as amended, as follows
#1127-80 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the
Personnel Director, dated November 13, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmit resolu-
tions adopted by the Civil Service Commission on November 6, 1980, wherein
it is recommended that certain fringe benefits enjoyed by Police
classifications and Officer classifications in the Fire Division be
extended to the Police Chief and Fire Chief, respectively, as follows.
a. Police Chief
1. PENSION
A Contribution rate reduced from 5% to 4% effective 12/1/79.
B. Contribution rate reduced from 4% to 3 1/2% effective 12/1/81
C. Voluntary retirement age reduced to age 52 with 10 years servic(
effective 12/1/79
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D. Military Buy Back effective 12/1/81
E "Pop-Up" Provision effective 12/1/81
F Pension annuity withdrawal effective 12/1/79
G Prior City Service Buy Back effective 12/1/79
H Improved Cost-of-Living for Retirees effective 12/1/79
2. GUN ALLOWANCE IMPROVEMENT from $365 to $1i40 effective 12/1/79
3 DENTAL REIMBURSEMENT effective 12/1/79
4. 60% SICK LEAVE PAYOUT effective 12/1/79.
5. IMPROVED HOLIDAY PROVISION effective 12/1/79 (Council or Mayoral
Elections).
b. Fire Chief
1 PENSION
A Contribution rate reduced from 5% to 4% effective 12/1/79
B Contribution rate reduced from 4% to 3 1/2% effective 12/1/81
C Voluntary retirement age reduced to age 52 with 10 years
seniority effective 12/1/79.
D Military Buy Back effective 12/1/81
E. "Pop-Up" Provision effective 12/1/81
F Pension annuity withdrawal effective 12/1/79.
G. Prior City Service Buy Back effective 12/1/79.
H Improved Cost-of-Living for retirees effective 12/1/79
2 EMT BONUS $300 (12/1/79), $325 (12/1/80), $350 (12/1/81)
3. FOOD ALLOWANCE IMPROVEMENT from $365 to $410 effective 12/1/79
4+. DENTAL REIMBURSEMENT effective 12/1/79
5. 60% SICK LEAVE PAYOUT effective 12/1/79
6. JURY DUTY PROVISION (Keep All Fees)
7 IMPROVED HOLIDAY PROVISION (election of City rruncil or Mayor).
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action;
FURTHER, the Council determines to refer items in the recommendation of
the Civil Service Commission relative to "Educational Expenses" to the
Finance Committee for further consideration
with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Counci.lr.ian Bishop, it was
7'1128-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated November 13, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 23, 1980,
wherein it is recommended that the following rates of pay be established,
retroactive to February 14, 1980, for the classification of Assistant Fire
Chief as follows:
Rates Effective 2/14/80 (Rates include COLA)
Step 1 Step 1 1/2 21.222. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$29,764.8o $30,347.20 $30,971 20 $32,219 20 $33,508.80 $34,860 8o
1,144.80 1,167 20 1,191 20 1,239 20 1,288.80 1,340 80
(14 31) (14.59) (14 89) (15.49) (16 11) (16 76)
and wherein it is further recommended that the following benefits enjoyed
by other officer classifications of the Fire Department be extended to the
classification of Assistant Fire Chief, as follows:
1. PENSION
A Contribution rate reduced from 5% to 4% effective 12/1/79
B Contribution rate reduced from 4% to 3 1/2% effective 12/1/81
C Voluntary retirement age reduced to age 52 with 10 years service
effective 12/1/79
D. Military Buy Back effective 12/1/81
E "Pop-Up" Provision effective 12/1/81
F Pension annuity withdrawal effective 12/1/79.
G. Prior City Service Buy Back effective 12/1/79
H. Improved Cost-of-Living for retirees effective 12/1/79.
2 EMT BONUS $300 (12/1/79), $325 (12/1/80), $350 (12/1/81)
3. FOOD ALLOWANCE IMPROVEMENT from $365 to $440 effective 12/1/79
4. DENTAL REIMBURSEMENT effective 12/1/79
5 60%0 SICK LEAVE PAYOUT effective 12/1/79
6 JURY DUTY PROVISION (Keep all fees)
7 IMPROVED HOLIDAY PROVISION (election for City Council and Mayor)
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
but deleting the item recommended by the Civil Service Commission with
respect to Educational Expenses and referring that item to the Finance
Committee for further consideration
lir A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1129-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated November 17, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
FY 1981 Annual Plan Modification 001, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize the said Annual plan Modification in the manner and form
indicated in the aforesaid communication
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1130-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 25, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion. 11-260-80 adopted on November 18, 1980 with regard to Petition
80-9-3-8 submitted by Walter B. Hamilton requesting the vacating of a
public walkway located on the east side of Newburgh Road, south of Ann
Arbor Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
for its report and recommendation
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1131-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 25, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion 11-259-80, adopted on November 18, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-9-3-5 initiated by the City Council in its resolution 775-80 requesting
the vacating of portions of Pembroke Avenue and Louise Avenue located
between Melvin Avenue and Middlebelt Road, north of Bretton Road in the
East 1/2 of Section 2, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and to grant and approve
the said petition subject to the retention of full-width easements for
public utilities over the street rights-of-way, 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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1132-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 18, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion 11-264-80 adopted on November 18, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-11-2-27 submitted by Rick MacKinnon requesting waiver use approval to
construct a credit union building on property located on the south side of
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Six Mile Road, east of Merriman Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14,
which property is zoned PS and RUF, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 80-11-2-27 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based on the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommenda
tion of the Planning Commission, to be effective on date of publication of
the rezoning petition for this property
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1133-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 25, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion 11-258-80 adopted on November 18, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-10-2-26 submitted by Andrew Myrold requesting waiver use approval to
utilize a Class C liquor license in connection with an existing restaurant
on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington
and Stark Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 80-10-2-26 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; and FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
waive the 1,000 ft requirement for Class C liquor licensed establishments
as set forth in Section 11.03(h) of the Zoning Ordinance
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1134-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated June 4, 1980, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Myrold-Backos, Inc , for transfer of ownership
of 1979 Tavern License from 011ie's Trolley, Inc. , transfer of location
from 30471 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, to 33605
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Wayne County, and simultaneous transfer of
classification to Class C under the provisions of Act 19, P.A. 1978,
effective February 21, 1978, such approval being subject to a favorable
report from the Livonia Police Department; 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' Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1135-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated November 26, 1980, approved for submission by
the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
purchase of gasoline from Texaco, Inc. , at the following unit prices,
effective November 18, 1980:
Regular
Less than 4,000 Gals. - 1 009/Gal
More than 4,000 Gals - 955/Gal
Lead Free
Less than 4,000 Gals. - 1 0545/Gal.
More than 4,000 Gals. - 9975/Gal
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
communication; and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and
all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended,
or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken
herein
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1136-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Director of Finance, dated November 26, 1980, approved for submission by
the Mayor "ro Tem, with regard to the purchase of Diesel Fuel, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of said Diesel Fuel from
D & W Oil Company, at the price of 907/Gal , effective November 21, 1980,
said price being made in accordance with Federal government regulations,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all
prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended, or
revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken
herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS• None
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
x,'1137-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated November 18,
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 proposed agreement between the Wayne County Board of
Public Works and the cities of Livonia and Novi and the Township of
Northville, with regard to a proposed Haggerty Road Multi-Municipal
Sanitary Sewer Facility Study, the total cost of which is estimated at
$88,172 of which the City of Livonia's share would be $2,299, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
attached agreement, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and does
hereby appropriate the sum of $2,299, from the Sanitary Sewer Capital
Improvement Fund, for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1138-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of the Department of Community Resources, dated December 8, 1980,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to whichis attached a proposed rental agree-
ment between the City of Livonia and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling
Exhibition Service, with respect to the photo collection of Dorothea Lange,
to be exhibited in the lobby of the City Hall from January 10, 1981 to
February 8, 1981, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to affix their signatures to said rental agreement, and further,
does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,855 17
from the Art Commission's Promotion Account No 101-739-882.010 000, for
this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, Aild unanimously
adopted, it was
#1139-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of the Department of Community Resources, dated November 24, 1980,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby determine, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept the donation of five (5)
chairs which have been given by Mr. Bill Peterson, 30230 Oakview, Livonia,
Michigan, for use in the Senior Citizen Center; and the Council does hereby
take this means to express its appreciation to Mr Peterson, for this fine
and generous gesture
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1140-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Jon P
Beale, personal representative of the estate of Victor Donald Beale,
deceased, 15559 Liverpool, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated December 1, 1980,
to which is attached a communication from the City Communications
Supervisor, dated December 1, 1980, wherein the personal representative
offers to donate to the City certain electrical components, parts and
supplies, belonging to the estate of the deceased, the Council does hereby
determine, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept the
numerous electrical components, parts and supplies, for the repair and
maintenance of radio communication equipment which have been offered as a
donation by Mr Jon P Beale, personal representative of the estate of
Victor Donald Beale, for use in the City's communication section and the
Council does hereby take this means to express its appreciation to Mr
Jon P Beale for this fine and generous gesture.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No 80-9-3-6)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 80-9-3-7)
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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1141-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated December 3, 1980, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 997-80, transmitting for Council acceptance two warranty deeds
dated November 10, 1980, executed by Violet E Jonas, aka V E Morse,
conveying to the City certain properties described as follows
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West 60 feet of the following parcel of land.
West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town
1 South, Range 9 East (Newburgh Road right-of-way -
part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 08G1)
and
That part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 7, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, 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 South 89 degrees 58 minutes 20
seconds West along the East and West 1/4 line of Section 7,
33.0 feet to the point of beginning, thence South 89
degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West along said 1/4 line,
57 0 feet; thence North 12 degrees 03 minutes 58 seconds
East 276.13 feet; thence South 0 degrees 09 minutes 10
seconds West, 270 0 feet to the point of beginning
(Newburgh Road right-of-way - part of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 07A)
and a permanent grant of easement dated November 10, 1980, executed by
Violet E Jonas, formerly known as Violet E Morse, to the City of Livonia,
described as follows:
The East 25 feet of the West 85 feet of the North 75 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)
the Council does hereby determine for and on behalf •f the City of Livonia,
to accept the aforesaid warranty deeds and the grant of easement and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded by 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 the properties described in each of the two deeds,
only, removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and
tax-exempt
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1142-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Robert D
Bennett, Council President, dated December 17, 1980, to which is attached
a proposed schedule of Council meetings for the months of January through
December 1981, the Council does hereby determine to approve and adopt such
schedule of meetings, subject to change with proper notice.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#11+3-80 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#114+-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated November 19, 1980, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 11, 1980, in connec-
tion therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from BLB,
Inc , for transfer of ownership of 1979 Class C licensed business with
dance entettainment permit located in escrow at 33201 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Wayne County, from Max E Rott, Trustee for Vittorio's of Livonia,
Inc. , 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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1145-80 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution 707-80 at
its regular meeting held on July 23, 1980 requiring the City Engineer to
ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
road improvement of Milburn Avenue, Eight Mile Road to Bretton, in the west
1/2 of Section 2, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number
of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared
plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation
as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and
what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number
of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should
be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the
City Clerk under date of December 12, 1980, and that there has been a full
compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, February 2,
1981, at 7:00 P.M as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the
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NECESSITY for such proposed improvement lhich public hearing shall be held
La before the Council in the Civic Center idunicipal Building, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section
2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1146-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 2, 1980, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 9-226-80 adopted on September 23, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-5-1-18, as amended, submitted by Construction Craftsman Corporation,
for a change of zoning on property located at the N.E. corner of Merriman
and Seven Mile Roads, in the S W. 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFA to R-7, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
December 15, 1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 993-80, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 80-5-1-18, as amended, is hereby approved and granted; and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publica-
tion 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 #543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
li. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#1147-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated December 17, 1980, which indicates that Mrs. Lidia Veri,
35762 Veri Ct , Livonia, Michigan 48152, proprietor of Hidden Creek
Subdivision, situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, has delivered
final true plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be
presented to Council for final approval; and the Council having received
a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated December 17, 1980,
wherein said commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision
in its resolution 12-281-80 adopted on December 16, 1980; and the Council
having considered a report from the City Engineer, dated December 8, 1980,
recommending approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the prelim-
inary plat of which was approved by the Council in its resolution 583-80
adopted on June 4, 1980, said preliminary plat having been recommended for
approval by the City Planning Commission on February 16, 1979 in its resolu-
tion 2-21-79, NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine to grant
its approval to the Final Plat of Hidden Creek Subdivision, located in the
southwest 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby
L required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the
Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the ordinances
of the City of Livonia; and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, this 946th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:00 P. M. , December 17, 1980.
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