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L MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 4, 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 Nash 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. Absent--None.
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, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; G E
L Siemert, City Engineer; Elaine Tuttle, City Treasurer; Dennis J Swift, Captain,
Police Department; Robert E Osborn, Director of Public Works; H Shane, Planning
Department and Ronald R Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#546-80 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 932nd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 21, 1980, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated May 19, 1980
transmitting various financial statements of the City for the month ending
April 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 May 21, 1980 with respect to the 1980 Seedling Sale, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
LThe communication from the Planning Director dated May 21, 1980 with
respect to Petition No 80-3-3-2 of Jeanette and Manuel Gamboa, and the withdrawal
of same, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 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 80-1-1-4
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFA TO C-1
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#547-80 RESOLVED, that based upon the verbal report and recommendation of
the Mayor, the Council does hereby request that the Finance Department
defer the processing of the voucher for payment of the $5505 45, authorized
in Council Resolution 490-80, adopted on May 21, 1980, with respect to the
City's participation in a legal action regarding Wayne County reorganiza-
tion; and this matter shall be held in abeyance pending receipt of a
further report and recommendation from the Mayor.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#548-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance, dated May 8, 1980, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to bids received for printing for 1980-1981, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the following bids for the items
indicated and in the unit prices set forth in the attached printing bid
tabulation:
a) Printing of letterhead awarded to Rice Industries, 24634 Five Mile
Road, Redford, Michigan 48239,
b) Printing of envelopes awarded to Ham-Ell Sales, Inc , 6600 Wyoming,
Dearborn, Michigan 48126;
c) Printing of ordinances awarded to Compton Printing Co , Inc. , 32349
Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and
d) Balance of printing to Livonia Reddi-Print, 19620 Middlebelt,
Livonia, Michigan 48152,
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the action herein being taken for the reason that the foregoing constitute
essentially the lowest overall bids received which meet specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#51+9-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated May 9, 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
unit price bid of Core Concrete Construction, Inc. , 31553 Gable, Livonia,
Michigan, for the 1980 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program
(Contract 80-c) for the estimated total cost of $42,627 50, based upon the
Engineering Division's estimate of units involved and subject to a final
payment based upon the actual units completed, in accordance with the
unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an advance in an amount not to exceed $42,627.50
from the 7,9 Million Dollar Road Improvement Bond Issue, with the provision
that said bond issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are received from
single lot assessment payments; and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work as completed; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman I.icCann, it was
#550-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 9, 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, concerning improvement of approaches, sidewalks
or replacement of existing deteriorated sections of sidewalks, at the
following locations:
DRIVE APPROACHES
Parcel Number Footage
O1d312 102 s f
25b10-14,
380-382 102 s.f.
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Parcel Number Footage
olZ38a 90 s.f
Old164 2.43 s.f.
O1d36 50 s f
08P2 60 s.f.
25A5a2,B6b2,C5 750 s.f
25A6a,B7a,C6a 500 s f
25A5a1,A5b,B6a,B6b1 750 s f
SIDEWALKS
36b950a,950b,951 110 1.f.
DETERIORATED SIDEWALKS
35p43 32.5 1.f
35p1 72.5 1.f.
36k72 5 1 f
36k73 35 1 f.
and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the respective
owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install
sidewalks/drive approaches at such premises and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this
resolution which is made pursuant to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137; and FURTHER, said notice shall
set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred
to shall complete said sidewalks/driveway approaches on or before July 15,
1980 after which date the Engineering Division shall arrange for the
construction of the said sidewalks/driveway approaches
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#551-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated May 14, 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 Municipal Supplies Company, 1944 Ellwood
Avenue, Berkley, Michigan 48072, for supplying the City (Police Division)
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with 24 Federal Bars, 50 Federal Lights and 24 Mounting Brackets at a
total cost of $3808.80, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The item on the agenda with respect to the recoating of Clement Circle and
Botsford Ibol, was removed and will be considered at a future Study session of the
Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#552-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 14, 1980, wherein it is recommended that the automobile
allowance to be paid to each member of the Water and Sewer Board
be established at the rate of $100.00 per month, and that each
member of the Board shall receive a salary in the amount of
$70.00 per month, retroactive to and commencing from March 1,
1980, the Cduncil does hereby determine to refer the same to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#553-80 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 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- Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#554-80 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated January 3,
1980 and May 5, 1980 from the City Treasurer and a communication dated
February 8, 1980 from the Mayor, concerning a request from the City
Treasurer for an appropriation of funds to the 1979-80 budget for the
Treasurer's office to cover the salary of the Personal Property Tax
Collector, the Council does hereby determine to deny this request and to
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take no further action with respect to the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, *Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted
The President of the Council relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President
at 8:12 P. M. to speak on the above motion as follows:
1. This position was originally funded as a CETA position and funded
primarily by the Federal Government.
2 We agreed to the position on the basis that the person who filled the
job would pursue the collection of delinquent personal property taxes
on the basis of 4 hours per day and perform other office duties.
3. It was also felt that in spite of the fact that the Treasurer was
historically responsible for collection of such taxes that providing
for the position was a way to improve employment opportunities in
Livonia with little cost to the City and to provide training for
future possible employment here or elsewhere. That's the purpose of
CETA It was not intended for permanent employment
4 CETA funds for this position were lost (cancelled by the Federal
Government)
5. The Treasurer was informed of that and instructed by the Mayor to close
out the position and the Treasurer appealed to the Council for
additional funds to retain the position
6. The Council recommended 2 things:
(1) Retain the position until balance of budget funding ran
out in order to provide a transition period, and
(2) Provide sufficient data to support the need for additional
funds
7 In the weeks that have elapsed, the following has come clear-
a) The Treasurer has been unable to or unwilling to provide
valid supporting data
b) The person who presently fills the job does not work a full
day and refuses to perform duties other than tax collection
in the Treasurer's office
c) The Treasurer herself, although paid a full time salary plus
a car, does not put in a full day.
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d) The Treasurer has refused to submit weekly reports on the
collection activities as requested by the Mayor under the
Charter.
e) The taxes we are talking about represent 11% of total
property tax and of that only 5% is delinquent as of final
tax payment day or less than 0 6% of the total
f) Being delinquent is not illegal and penalties of. 4% plus
3/4% per month are imposed The vast majority of delinquent
taxes are collected with little or no. effort by year end.
Under the law a delinquent taxpayer is not in default until
3 years go by.
g) In spite of a delinquent property tax collector, $50,000
of lost taxes were written off in 1979 for the 5th pri6t
year
h) In spite of the Council's willingness to listen to reason
and to approach the question objectively, we have not
received the necessary info and cooperation.
i) Instead we are treated with a virtual blackmail attempt on
the part of the Treasurer by her publication and distribution
of a scurrilous piece of literature which impugns the
ifts character and integrity of every member of the Council
Well I won't be blackmailed into doing anything - right or
wrong as it may be.
j) In conclusion, this Council wants this City to collect every
penny due us and I think we have historically equipped and
paid. our Treasurer well enough to do the job. I suggest she
get off her duff, stop tilting at windmills, put in a full
work day as she's being paid to do and collect the taxes of
this City.
The President of the Council resumed the Chair at 8:16 P M
*Councilwoman Gundersen made the following statment: My 'no' vote is cast
because I do not believe any proper justification has been made for this position,
and the emphasis now is for reduction and not addition
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#555-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated May 8, 1980, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is
submitted for an additional appropriation sufficient to cover the cost of
employing a full-time Assessment Clerk which position was vacated as a
result of the termination on April 1, 1980 of funds provided by the CETA
Program, the Council does hereby determine to deny this request and to take
no further action with respect to the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None.
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The communication from the City Engineer dated May 6, 1980 with respect to
completion of contract for Plaque and Interior Signage (Phase III), was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 379-79 and CR 534-79)
The communication from the City Engineer dated May 5, 1980 with respect to
completion of contract for garage doors (Phase III, Part 35) was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council (CR 420-78)
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#556-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated May 13, 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 Earth Work
Contract, Phase III, Part 14B, of the Civic Center Municipal Building,
previously authorized in Council Resolutions 797-78 and 985-78, which
awarded a contract to Brian & Gregory Contracting Co , Inc in the amount
of $159,000.00 and which work when actually completed amounted to
$165,759.00, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of an additional $6759 00 from Federal Economic Development
Administration Funds 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#557-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated May 14, 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
final payment in the amount of $7576.90 to Sargent Contracting Company,
2840 Bay Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48605, for the Newburgh Road widening
project, I-96 to Six Mile Road, which sum includes the full and complete
balance due on a contract dated May 29, 1979, in the amount of $205,695.25,
the actual contract amount completed to date being $213,272.15, it appearing
from the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has
been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications and
that the necessary contractor's affidavit, maintenance and guarantee bond
have been filed; and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate
an additional sum in the amount of $7576.90 from the 7 9 Million Dollar
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue, and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or inciden-
tal 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#558-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated May 22, 1980,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the following
transfers in the 1979-80 budget of the Housing Commission:
Amount
Revenue Account Amount Increased Decreased
296-831-702-000-000 Salaries Wages $2,300
296-831-715-000-000 Employee Benefits (FICA, 200
Workmens Comp)
296-831-818-020-000 Contractural Services $1,000
296-831-938-000-000 Maintenance - Ground $1,500
TOTAL . . . $2,500 $2,500
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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#559-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 17, 1980 from
Rose M. Cook, 9911 Fairfield, Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting
permission to close Fairfield, from 9900 Fairfield to 11034 Fairfield on
the East, and from 9901 Fairfield to 11037 Fairfield on the West, on
Friday, July 4, 1980, from 10:30 a m to 5.30 p.m. for the purpose of
conducting a block picnic, the Council does hereby determine to grant
permission as requested, the action herein being made subject to approval
of the Police Department.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#560-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 19, 1980 from
Nancy M Kovelle, 9918 Ingram, Livonia, Michigan 48150 requesting permis-
sion to close Ingram between Orangelawn and Elmira on Saturday, July 12,
1980, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m for the purpose of conducting a block
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party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested,
including therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, July 13,
low 1980 in the event of inclement weather, the action herein being made
subject to approval of the Police Department
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#561-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated May 21, 1980, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a request from Mr. Lionel LeMieux, 14951 Bainbridge, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, 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 46 090 99 0058 000 (23G40a) 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:
Parcel A
The South 66 feet of the following described parcel.
The East 315.0 feet of the West 645.0 feet of the South 132.0 feet of the
North 1249.02 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, T. 1 S. , R 9 E
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
and
eft. Parcel B
The North 66 feet of the following described parcel:
The East 315.0 feet of the West 645.0 feet of the South 132.0 feet of the
North 1249.02 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
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 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#562-80 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 is requested, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#563-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated May 13, 1980
which bears the signatures of 18 residents and property owners and before
determining to improve Greenland Street, between Henry Ruff on the east
and Puritan on the west, in Bell Creek Estates Subdivision, Livonia,
Michigan, with an Alternate IV Street Paving Improvement of approximately
2100 linear feet of 4 inch, deep-strength asphalt, 22 feet in width, the
cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer
is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be
prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the
City, the number of instal.Lnents in which assessments may be paid and the
lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#564-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated November 29, 1979, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 9, 1980, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Spaghetti
Co. Etc., Ltd. for transfer of ownership of 1979 Class C licensed business
with two bars from Al Green's on the Hill, Inc and change of address from
29505 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, to 11005
Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48151, Wayne County; 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#565-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated November 2, 1979, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 14, 1980, in connection
with a request from James M Hoseyni for a new SDM License to be located
at 28905 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
recommend that the Liquor Control Commission deny the said request for the
reason indicated in the aforesaid report and recommendation of the Chief
of Police, as well as for the additional reason that the area in question
is already being adequately served by existing SDM licenses.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
Ift. NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#566-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 23, 1980, which transmits its resolution
4-118-80 adopted on April 22, 1980 with regard to Petition 80-3-8-11,
submitted by James Hoseyni requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to remodel an existing building located on the south side
of Plymouth Road between Garden and Middlebelt Road, in Section 36, pursuan
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 80-3-8-11 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, as well
as the following additional conditions:
1. that no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all of the
improvements as required herein are in place;
2. that the mansard roof shall be extended the entire length of the
Ift. north building elevation; and
3. the south building elevation shall be improved with building materials
to match architecturally those used on the west and north building
elevations
4. that revised. Site Plan #8007, dated March 20, 1980, prepared by
Robert K. Seymour, Architect, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, *Bishop, McCann and. Ventura.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement: My 'no' vote was cast
against the SDM License, but at this point, I think we can upgrade the site of thea
business with this approval.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#567-80 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, to assist and retain local industries
and, commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the City's
economy and to encourage the location and expansion of commercial
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enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
lwr residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes 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 designated the hereinafter
described project area for such a program to this Council for its approval
thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has by resolution indicated its
approval of the following project area and project district area, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has approved said
designations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation's designation of the project area described in Exhibit A
Iwo hereto attached.
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district area
the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached. (Barth Project)
3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of the Corporation
to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section 20 of
Act 338 have been met and that the formation of a citizens project district
council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver a
certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the
Corporation
6. The City Assessor be and is hereby directed to prepare a
mailing list consisting of the names and addresses of each owner of real
property within the Project District Area and to deliver said mailing to
the City Clerk.
7. 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#568-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated June 3, 1980, wherein it is indicated that notice has been received
that requires the appointment of two additional Directors to the Economic
Development Corporation who shall be representatives of neighborhood
residents with respect to the Philip Barth EDC Project, who are as
follows:
Mr. James W. Bebb, Jr Mr. Donald Berg
14416 Hix 15132 Houghton
Livonia, Michigan 48154 Livonia, Michigan 48154
464-2055 464-0341
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 Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#569-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated May 16, 1980, to which is attached Grant
Modification #006 to the CETA Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 1979 and
Modification #003 to the CETA Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 1980, the
Council does hereby authorize the said Grant Modifications in the manner
and form indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby requested to execute the same 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 r-)11 call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#570-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Hearing
Officer, dated May 8, 1980, with respect to a request to demolish buildings
located at 16703 and 16723 Savoie, Livonia, Michigan, the legal descriptions
of which are as follows:
That part of the N W. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant S 00 22' W 910.64 ft. and due
East 528 41 ft. from the N.W. corner of Section 13; proceeding
thence due East 528 41 ft. ; thence due South 82 50 ft. ;
thence due West 528.68 ft ; thence North 82.50 ft. to the
Point of Beginning except the East 30 ft. thereof. (Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 13B14a) - 16703 Savoie
and
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That part of the N W. 1/4 of Section 13, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
100 City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point distant S 00 22' W 828 14 ft. and due East 528 15
ft from the N W corner of Section 13; proceeding thence due
East 528.15 ft. , thence due South 82 50 ft. ; thence due West
528.41 ft ; thence N 82 50 ft. to the Point of Beginning
except the East 30 ft thereof. (Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 13B15a) - 16723 Savoie
and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer on May 7, 1980
at the conclusion of which, based upon the testimony and evidence
presented, it having been the determination of the Hearing Officer that
the said structures should be demolished inasmuch as they represent a
hazard and danger to the public health, safety and welfare, the Council
does hereby determine, in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 3-128 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, that a Hearing shall
take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
July 21, 1980, at 8:00 P.M. at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing, cause to have a notice in
writing of the aforesaid hearing to be mailed by certified mail, return
receipt requested, addressed to the owner or agent thereof, or person in
control of such buildings or structures and the mortgagee of record or
lienholders of record, and if no such party or parties can be located,
then the notice shall be directed to each owner of or party in interest
in the buildings or structures in whose name the properties appear on the
last local tax assessment records;
AND, FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#571-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 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, with regard to the need to replace a testing
drill which is no longer operable, the Council does hereby authorize the
Engineering Division to proceed with the taking of bids in accordance with
provisions of law and City ordinance for the purpose of purchasing a new
Testing Drill; and the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the
sum of $3000.00 from the Engineering Salaries and Wages Account No 441-702
to the Engineering Capital Outlay Account No. 441-987 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None.
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The communication from the City Attorney dated qday 13, 1980 with respect
lowto Employee's Disability Compensation Deducted from Disability Compensation,
CR 1258-79, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
The item on the agenda with respect to the Final Plat Approval of
Pembroke Commons Subdivision was removed and will be considered at a future meeting.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
F572-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Jerome
Pfeifer, President, Biltmore-Meadowview Civic Association, 14515 Ronnie
Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated May 15, 1980, requesting permission
to conduct a children' s bike parade on Saturday, June 14, 1980, beginning
at 10:00 A M from the corner of Park and Lyndon, proceeding three blocks
east along Lyndon and terminating at the park site located on Lyndon
between Yale and Ellen, the Council does hereby determine to grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to the
approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
low #573-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated May 28, 1980, with respect to the rental of Shoup voting
machine equipment for use by school districts, cities and townships which
require additional lever machine voting equipment for their elections, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize the rental of such equipment at
the rate of $75.00 per machine, per election, with the renter bearing the
entire cost of transportation as well as being required to furnish to the
City of Livonia a certificate of insurance in an amount sufficient to
cover any loss which may occur while said equipment is in the possession
of the renter; and the City Clerk is 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#S74-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Brookwood Estates Association, dated May 23, 1980, requesting permission
to conduct a bike and other vehicles parade on Bobrich, Stamwich, Brookview
and Rexwood, as shown on the attached diagram, said parade to be conducted
on Sunday, June 22, 1980, commencing on or about 1:00 P. M. , the Council
does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken
herein being subject to approval of the Police Department; and in this
regard, the Police Department is further requested to provide such
assistance as may be necessary for this purpose.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#575-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a copy of a communication
addressed to Mr. Albert R. and Ms. Irma Lemieux, 15606 Stamford, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated May 14, 1980, from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission regarding 1979 Class C License located at 15231 Farmington
Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby take this means to
indicate to the Liquor Control Commission that it approves of the
renewal of the subject Class C license; 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#576-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated May 20, 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 right-of-wa;
located on the west side of Newburgh Road, north of the C & 0 Railroad,
in Section 30, owned by M S. & N. , Incorporated which land is more
particularly described as follows:
That part of Lot 41, Schoolcraft Manor Sub-
division No 2, as recorded in Liber 69,
Page 57, Wayne County Records, said subdivi-
sion being of part of the East 1/2 of Section
30, T 1 S , R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp (now City of
Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan, being more
particularly described as beginning at the
Northeast lot corner of said Lot 41; proceeding
thence S. 8° 57' 32" W. , 392.65 ft, thence N.
6° 46' 57" E. , 390.73 feet to the north line
of said Lot 41; thence S 89° 28' 00" E along
said line 15.0 feet to the point of beginning.
(Containing 0 067 AC. ) -- Newburgh Road Right-
of-Way.
subject to the following terms and conditions.
1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $3,000 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 $54.46 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $3,099.46 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
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acquisition of said right-of-way and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
im. resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#577-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 20,
1980 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance five
Grants of Easements more partidularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated May 2, 1980, executed by Reverend H. L.
Petty, Pastor and President of Bethel Baptist Temple, A Michigan
Ecclesiastical Corporation, conveying an easement for installing
and maintaining a public storm sewer, described as follows.
Description of Part of Easement for Storm Sewer
Which Falls into Lot 3
A strip of land, 12 ft. wide, being part of Lot 3 of Livrance
Estates Subdivision of part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 14,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
Las recorded in Liber 67 of Plats, Page 10, WayneCounty
Records, center line of said easement is described as:
Beginning on the West line of said Lot 3 at a point distant,
N. 1° 10' 40" E. 39.81 ft. from the Southwest corner of said
Lot 3; thence S. 13° 59 05" E. 41.31 ft. to its point of ending
on the South line of said Lot 3, 10.81 ft. E'ly from its South-
west corner.
2. Grant of Easement, dated May 5, 1980, executed by Carol M. Strom,
President and Ronald B. Withers, Secretary of the Livonia Public
Schools School District, conveying an easement for installing and
maintaining a storm sewer, described as follows:
A strip of land, 12 ft. wide, being part of Lots 33, 34 & 35 of
Livrance Estates Subdivision of part of the N. E. 1/4 of
Section 14, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 67 of Plats, Page 10, Wayne
County Records, center line of said easement is described
as: Beginning at a point distant, S. 88° 26' 50" E. 10.27 ft.
along the North line of said Lot 33 and S. 11° 54' 39" E.
4.33 ft. from the Northwest corner of'said Lot 33; thence
S. 85° 58' 17" E. 289.10 ft. to its point of ending on the
East line of said Lot 35, S. 1° 10' 40" W. 16.70 ft. from the
Northeast corner of said Lot 35.
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3. Grant of Easement, dated May 1, 1980, executed by Ronald
H. LaFrance and Patricia A. LaFrance, his, wife, conveying
an easement for installing and maintaining a public storm
sewer, described as follows:
Description of Easement for Storm Sewer
(Lot 8)
A strip of land, 12 ft. wide, being part of Lot 8, Livrance
Estates Subdivision of part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 14,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 67 of Plats, Page 10, Wayne County
Records, center line of said easement is described as:
Beginning at a point distant, N. 1= 10' 40" E. 148.11.
ft. along the West line of said Lot 8, from the S. W.
corner of said Lot 8; thence S. 78° 38' 04" E. 94.49 ft.;
thence S. 88° 35' 50" E. 7.00 ft. to its point of ending
on the East line of said Lot 8, which point is distant,
N. 1°10' 40" E. 132.02 ft. from the S. E. Corner of
said Lot 8.
4. Grant of Easement, dated May 2, 1980, executed by Jose L.
Evangelista and Stella Evangelista, his wife, conveying
an easement for installing and maintaining a easement for
water main, described as follows:
12 ft. Easement for Water Main
A strip of land being a part of Lot 6, Livrance Estates
Subdivision of part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 14,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 67 of Plats, Page 10,
Wayne County Records, centerline of said 12 ft. ease-
ment described as: Beginning at a point on the S. line
of Six Mile Rd. 120 ft. wide, which point is distant S.
88° 26' 50" E. 39.00 ft. from the N. W. corner of said
Lot 6; thence S. 1° 10' 40" E. 250.00 ft. to the point
of. ending.
5. Grant of Easement, dated April 30, 1980, executed by Jose L.
Evangelista and Stella Evangelista, his wife, conveying
an easement for installing and maintaining a public storm
sewer, described as follows.
Description of Easement for Storm Sewer
(Lots 4 thru 7)
A strip of land, 12 ft. wide, being part of Lots 4
through 7 incl. of Livrance Estates Subdivision of part
of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in
Liber 67 of Plats, Page 10, Wayne County Records,
center line of said easement is described-as: Begin-
ning at a point distant, N. 1° 10' 40" E. 132.02 ft.
along the West line of said Lot 7, from the S. W. corner
of said Lot 7; thence S. 88° 35' 50" E. 374.70 ft.;
thence S. 13° 59' 05" E. 96.73 ft. to its point of ending
on the East line of said Lot 4, which point is 39.81 ft.
N'ly from the S. E. of. said Lot 4.
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the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid Grants of Easements and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilmen Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#578-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated May 16, 1980, which transmits for Council acceptance
a Warranty Deed, dated April 21, 1980, executed by General Properties
Company , a Michigan Co-partnership, conveying property in Section 27
to the City of Livonia, described as follows:
A parcel of land in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 27,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as follows:
Commencing at the E. 1/4 corner of Section 27,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., and proceeding thence along
the E. line of said Section 27, N. 0° 02' 20"
W. , 48.53'; thence N. 89° 22' 35" W. , 60.00 '
to the point of beginning of the parcel herein
described, said point being the intersection of
the W. line of Merriman Road (120.00' wide)
with the N. line of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad right-of-way; thence along the N. line
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad right-of-
way, N. 89° 22' 35" W., 80.00' ; thence N.
5° 00' 31" E. , 401.08'; thence S. 89° 22' 35"
E., 44.71' to a point on the W. line of Merriman
Road (120.00' wide); thence along said line,
S. 0° 02' 20" E. , 399.93' to the point of
Beginning, containing 0.5725 acres.
the Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, does hereby
accept the Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
It recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution;
and the City Assessor is hereby requested to remove the said property
from the tax rolls as being City-owned and tax exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#579-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 20, 1980, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, recommending that the City
dedicate and establish certain easements through a City-owned 2.744 acre
parksite located adjacent to Laurel Park South Subdivision No. 2 in
Section 18, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby
determine to dedicate and establish for Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer and
Water Main purposes only the following described Easements:
1. A twenty-two (22) foot wide private easement for storm sewer and
sanitary sewer, located in the S, E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R.
9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the center line of said
easement being more particularly described as follows.
Commencing at the S.W. corner of "Blue Grass Estates Subdivision",
as recorded in Liber 47, Pages 66, 67 and 68, Wayne County Records,
and proceeding thence N. 0° 0' 04" E., 112.29 feet along the West
line of said subdivision, thence N. 89° 59' 56" W., 11.0 feet to a
point, said point being the Point of Beginning of the center line of
the 22 ft. wide easement herein described, thence N. 0° 0' 04" E.,
61.0 feet; thence N. 65° 37' 18" W. , 181.63 feet to the East lot line
of Lot 302, Laurel Park South Subdivision No. 2, as recorded in Liber
99, Pages 90 through 96, Wayne County Records, said lot line being
the Point of Ending of the center line of the 22 foot wide easement
herein described.
2. An Eighteen (18) foot wide private easement for water main, located
in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the center line of said easement being more
particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of "Blue Grass Estates Subdivision",
as recorded in Liber 47, Pages 66, 67 and 68, Wayne County Records,
and proceeding thence S. 89° 58' 13" W. , 310.33 feet along the North
line of "Greenwood Farms Subdivision", as recorded in Liber 89, Pages
9 and 10, Wayne County Records to a point, said point being the Point
of Beginning of the center line of the 18 foot wide easement herein
described, thence N. 04° 29' 00" W., 95.94 feet; thence N. 26°59' 00"
W., 20.0 feet to the Southeasterly lot corner of Lot 305, Laurel Park
South Subdivision No. 2, as recorded in Liber 99, Pages 90 through 96,
Wayne County Records, said lot corner being the point of Ending of the
center line of the 18 foot wide easement herein described.
and does further request that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation record
such easement dedications on all map issued by that office and further,
the City Clerk is hereby requested to have a certified copy of this resolu-
tion recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deed's office.
A roll cal) vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#580-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated May 19, 1980, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits a gift in the amount of $300.00 from the
Livonia Towne Club, the Council does hereby determine to accept the said
gift and takes this means to indicate its sincere appreciation to the
Livonia Towne Club for this find and generous gift; further, the Council
does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the transfer of the sum
of $300.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to a new Contributions/
Donations Account 223-872-689.001.000 for the purpose of purchasing a
convection oven and other necessary equipment and supplies.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the follaying result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#581-80 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 425-80, adopted on May 7, 1980, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified
to the Council under date of May 20, 1980, an assessment roll dated
May 20, 1980 for the proposed street improvement consisting of a 31' wide
full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II)
in the Five-Elm Park Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
24, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district hereto fore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 425-80,
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, July 21, 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 July 21, 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
682-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Cox Cable
Communications, Inc., 219 Perimeter Center Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia
30346, dated May 16, 1980, with regard to the award by the City of a
cable television franchise, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
The communication dated December 10, 1979 from the City Engineer,
with respect tp wbether or not existing flood conditions in the Nottingham Woods
West Subdivision would increase by reason of the development of the proposed Hidden
Creek Subdivision, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The item on the agenda with respect to Heiman Park and Proposed Hidden
Creek Subdivision Drainage (CR-35-80) will remain in the Streets, Roads & Plats
Committee.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#583-80 RESOLVED that, Leo Soave, 37183 Vargo, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed
preliminary plat of the following subdivision: Hidden Creek Subdivision,
located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, the said
preliminary plat being dated December 27, 1978; 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 February 6,
1979; and it further appearing that such preliminary plat, together with
development plans and specifications for improvements therein have been
examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is set forth
in the report of that department dated June 4, 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 Planting
Commission; the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public
Works and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such department; 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 sub-
ject 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 1,275.00
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%) $1,056.75
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 2,465.75
3,522.50
F. Engineering Services (Grading and Soil
Erosion Control)
1, Plan Review 30.00
2. Permit and Inspection 150.00
180.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $ 5,377.50
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
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 shell
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 subdi-
vision 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 Subdivi-
sion 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,
ift. 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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A. General improvement Bond - $70,000.00, of which at least
7,000.00 shall be in cash
B. Sidewalk Bond - 7,700.00, of which at least
1,000.00 shall be in cash
C. Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond - 2,000.00 (All cash)
D. Monuments and Lot Markers - 856.00 (All cash)
E. Ditch Cleaning 1,000.00 (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, FURTHER, the Council authorizes the construction of deep
strength asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters in lieu of
concrete pavement as required under the Plat Ordinance; FURTHER,
that the developer is requested to clean the ditch and remove the
existing bridge (dam).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, McCann, Ventura and Bishop.
NAYS: Gundersen and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*The President of the Council relinquished the Chair to the Vice-
President at 9:03 p. m. to speak on the foregoing resolution and resumed the
Chair at 9:06 p. m.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (MINORS)
OF TITLE 8 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION
8-106 THERETO.
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:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-304 (c),
(3) OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3 (LOT PARTITION
ORDINANCE), OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES, 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 Council.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 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.
(Petition No. 79-5-1-13)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Loffice 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 Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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. 75-1-1-1)
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:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 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.
(Petition No. 79-8-1-27)
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 Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 933rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:15 p. m. , June 4, 1980.
ADDISON W. BAC•►i sITY CLERK.