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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 21, 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 Ventura delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert D Bennett, Robert F
Nash, Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert R Bishop, Robert E McCann and Peter
A. Ventura. 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, John Nagy, City Planner, Elaine Tuttle, City Treasurer; Robert Biga,
Assistant Superintendent of Public Service, Jack Dodge, Finance Director, Robert
Turner, Police Chief and James L Miller, Personnel Director
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#478-80 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 931st Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 7, 1980, are hereby approved
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#479-80 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 181st Special Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 12, 1980, are hereby approved.
The President of the Council acknowledged receipt of a Veto message from
the Mayor, dated May 12, 1980, of Council Resolution No 415-80, adopted on May 7,
1980, which approved the purchase of two (2) Cash Registers for the Office of the
City Treasurer.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
May 12, 1980 of resolution #415-80 adopted by the Council on May 7, 1980,
the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #415-80 the same as if
it were word for word repeated herein
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Nash, Gundersen and Bishop
NAYS. *Ventura, Taylor, McCann and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution denied for the lack of five affirmative
votes, and the Mayor's veto sustained.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is not
against the purchase of the cash registers, but because I feel that the request
circumvented the due process and was not approved for submission by the Mayor
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#480-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject of the
proposed purchase of two (2) Cash Registers for use in the office of the
City Treasurer to the Mayor for further report and recommendation.
The communication from the CETA Program Administrator dated April 29,
1980, transmitting the March 31, 1980 federally required Quarterly Reports
relative to the City of Livonia CETA Program, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was unanimously
adopted,
#481-8o RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated April 22, 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 Motorola Communication and
Equipment, Incorporated, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, Michigan
48076, for supplying the City (Police Division) with three (3) Mobile
Radios for a total price of $3750 00 ($1250.00 each), the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#482-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated April 28, 1980, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Mich-I-Penn Oil , Grease Company, 6135 Linsdale,
Detroit, Michigan 482o4, for supplying the City (Public Service Division--
Equipment Maintenance Section) with motor and hydraulic oil for the unit
prices indicated in the attachment through May 1, 1981, for the estimated
total price of $6437.60, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received which meets specifications.
A roll, call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#483-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated May 2, 1980, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the purchase of blue denim pants from Sagebrush, 45001
Ford Road, Canton, Michigan 48187, for the unit price of $11.99 each, and
the estimated total cost of $3429.14, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
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) (4) & (5)
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#484-8o RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated May 7, 1980, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2396 5/80, and to which is attached a communication from Kamp
DiComo Associates, dated May 6, 1980, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Edington Construction Company, 6346 Orchard Lake Road, West
Bloomfield, Michigan 48033, for the construction of an addition to the
D.P.W. office building for the price of $57,620.00, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; and the
Council does hereby waive the building permit fee prescribed by City
ordinance with respect to this project, and the Director of Public Works
is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as required;
and the Mayor and. City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#485-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 14, 1980, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
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approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of County Line Contractors, 2300 Five Mile, Whitmore Lake,
Michigan, for the estimated total cost of $51,658 62, for installing a
storm sewer and drainage system within the City's Civic Center site,
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,
and the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $51,658 62
from Federal Economic Development Administration funds for this purpose,
and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as required, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#486-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 30, 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 appropriate
the sum of $87,790.00 from the 7 9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue for the purpose of reallocating costs in certain
construction contracts which may be attributed to road improvements, as
follows:
Pro Rata Share
Contract Total Cost for Road Construction
Road and Parking Lot Paving $ 41,035 $ 28,314
Municipal Building Storm Sewer System 42,300 27,495
Civic Center Site Storm Drain 51,659(Bid Price) 18,081
Earth Work 139,000 _ 13,900
TOTAL . $273,994 $87,790
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None
At the direction of the Chair and the recommendation of the City Engineer,
the Item on the Agenda with respect to the waterproofing and dampproofing contract
for the Civic Center Municipal Building, was removed and will be considered at a
future Study Session for further consideration
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111. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman 1.1cCann, it was
#487-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 30, 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 Civic Center
Municipal Building contract for lath, plaster and drywall; batt rigid
insulation and sprayed fireproofing of steel, authorized in Council
Resolutions 313-78 and 908-79, and which total work completed to date is
in the amount of $206,404 43, the Council does hereby appropriate the
additional sum of $3325.07 from Federal Economic Development Administration
Funds for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and. Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilmen Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#488-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 24, 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 request for
Payment No. 29 from R E Dailey c, Company, Construction Manager for the
Civic Center Municipal Building, dated April 17, 1980, which is as follows:
Construction Management Fee No 29 (Final) S 431 72
Reimbursables (February and. March, 1980) 1041 lo
Total . $ 1472 82
the Council does hereby authorize payment of the aforesaid amount to
R E Dailey c Company, as submitted, and the Council does hereby
appropriate the additional sum of $1041.10 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 inciden-
tal to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman \'entura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#489-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City
Engineer submit a report with respect to what steps and procedures are to
be taken with respect to the finalizing of the construction of the Civic
Center Municipal Building and its final delivery to the City, and in this
regard, detail the obligations, if any, of the Construction Manager, the
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Architect and Contractors, FURTHER, this report should also set forth the
imw status of Waivers of Lien in this regard.
The emmunication from the City Engineer dated April 25, 1980 with respect
to completion of structural steel contract for the Civic Center Municipal Building,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#490-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated May 1, 1980, approved for submission by the Mayor with
respect to Council Resolution 328-80 which authorized the City's participa-
tion in a legal action regarding Wayne County reorganization, the Council
does hereby appropriate the sum of $5505 45 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to be transferred to Dues and Subscription Account 101-279-958 000
000 for the purpose of making payment to Wayne County Communities for Equal
fepresentation; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#491-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 14, 1980, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with Bollin Electric Company, 31340 Puritan, Livonia, Michigan, for
the electrical renovation of the old City Hall for the price of $8230 00,
the same to be appropriated and expended from Federal Economic Development
Administration Funds, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized
to approve minor ch•nges in the work as completed; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the said contract without competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action
is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213 (d)
(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann al,d Bennett
NAYS Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
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#492-8o RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated April 30, 1980, to which is attached a communication from the Depart-
ment of Community Resources, dated April 21, 1980, wherein a request is
submitted for an additional appropriation for the 1980 Community Gardens
Program, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $1949 00 from the
Unexpended Fund. Balance Account of which $1541.00 shall be transferred to
Account 101-174-702.000 000 and $408 00 shall be transferred to Account
101-174-756.000.000, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
request that the Director of Community Resources prepare, for submission
to Council, a Budget for the 1980-81 fiscal year with respect to this
function.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#493-8o RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources, dated April 22, 1980, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
it is recommended that three storable tables (12 feet in length) be
purchased for use in the City Hall lobby, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Gundersen
NAYS: Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
The President declared, the resolution adopted
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#494-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated May 1, 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 final invoice for
the installation of certain landscaping within the boulevard on Eight Mile
Road between Inkster and Grand River, which was previously authorized in
Council Resolution 130-78 adopted on February 15, 1978, which invoice
indicates that the total project cost was s955.92 and that the City's
12-1/2% share was in the amount of $119.49, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an. additional $25.74 from
Motor Vehicle Highway Funds (Major Road Account) to cover the City's share
of this project; 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:
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AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
Imo
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#495-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 22, 1980, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 6, 1980, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Kaye and
Kaye, Inc. for a transfer of ownership of 1979 Class C licensed business
with dance permit, located at 32826 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48154, Wayne County, from Rudy Tome, receiver for Tralee, Inc ; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#496-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Lyle
Trudell, 30409 Wentworth, Livonia, Michigan, dated April 25, 1980, wherein
a request is made for the vacating of the westerly 13 feet of right-of-way
on Henry Ruff between Five Mile Road and Puritan Avenue, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for
action and recommendation, in accordance with provisions of law and
City ordinance.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#497-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated April 25, 1980, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of Mr
Robert Nightingale, 32905 Summers, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as a member
of the Local Officers Compensation Commission to fill the unexpired term
of Mr Arthur Hogarth, which term will expire on April 2, 1981, the Council
does hereby determine to confirm the appointment of Mr Robert Nightingale;
and it is further provided that he shall take the Oath of Office as
prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3 of the City Charter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#498-8o WHEREAS, Arrowsmith Tool Die, inc has recently commenced
development of a new industrial facility in the City of Farmington Hills,
Michigan (Arrowsmith Tool L. Die, Inc. -Project); and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Arrowsmith Tool & Die, Inc
Project will be financed, in part, through the issuance of revenue bonds
by the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Farmington Hills
under the provisions of Act 338 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as
amended (Michigan Economic Development Corporations Act); and
WHEREAS, upon the completion of the Arrowsmith Tool & Die, Inc
Project, it will be necessary to transfer certain employees from the present
Arrowsmith Tool L. Die, Inc. facility in the City of Livonia to the City of
Farmington Hills; and
WHEREAS, in the event of a transfer of employment, the provisions
of said Act 338 require that the legislative body of the governmental unit
from which employment is to be transferred consent by resolution to any
such transfer of employment;
AND WHEREAS, Arrowsmith Tool Die, Inc. , by letter dated April 29,
1980, has requested the City Council of the City of Livonia to adopt such
a resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. In accordance with the provisions of said Act 338 of the
Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended, this City Council as the
legislative body of the City of Livonia hereby consents to the transfer of
employment, if any, which may occur as the result of the Arrowsmith Tool &
Die, Inc Project and the City Council hereby gives whatever approval is
needed for Arrowsmith Tool & Die, Inc. to finance its new facilities
located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, through the issuance of revenue
bonds by the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Farmington
Hills.
2. The Clerk of the City of Livonia is instructed to sena a
certified copy of this Resolution to Arrowsmith Tool & Die, Inc. , and also
to the Clerk of the City of Farmington Hills.
3 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby
rescinded
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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4499-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication From the City
Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1980, which transmits its resolution
4-88-80 adopted on April 1, 1980, with regard to a sign plan submitted by
Ward Sign Company in connection with Petition 75-7-8-14 of Michigan
National Bank..Metro West requesting approval of all plans required by
Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in connection with a
proposal to construct a canopy on and make minor exterior alterations to
the existing building located on the south side of Plymouth Road, west of
Middlebelt Road, in Section 35, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action with respect to this item in view of the fact that the
petitioner in a letter dated May 19, 1980 has withdrawn the same.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 80-3-8-11 is hereby denied, the
Council having determined as a matter of fact that the petitioner has
failed to affirmatively demonstrate that the proposed site plan complies
with the general standards and requirements set forth in Section 19.06 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#500-80 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, pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the next Study
Session to be held on May 28, 1980.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#501-80 WHEREAS, there has been presented to this City Council by G.E.L. ,
Incorporated (hereinafter the "Company"), a proposed plan to acquire and
install industrial machinery and equipment in. the Company's plant located
at 32985 Schoolcraft Rd. in the City of Livonia (the "Project Plan"); and
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WHEREAS, the Company has represented that the proposed Project
consists of acquiring and installing machinery and equipment in the
Company's plant located in the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the Council has been advised that the Company has
requested the Michigan Job Development Authority (the "Authority"),
created under Act 301, Public Acts of 1975, as amended (the "Act"), to
finance the acquisition of the Project through the issuance of bonds in
accordance with the provisions of the Act, and
WHEREAS, the Act and administrative rules of the Authority
require that, prior to the issuance of such bonds, the governing body of
the municipality in which the Project is to be located approve the Project
Plan and consent to the location of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Council is in agreement with the Project Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Livonia as follows:
1. The Project Plan, as further detailed and presented to this
Council at this time, is hereby approved, and this Council hereby consents
to the location of the Project described therein in the City of Livonia.
2. This City Council further requests the Authority to assist
the Company under the provisions of the Act.
3. All prior resolutions of this Council, insofar as they
conflict with this resolution, are hereby repealed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#502-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated April 18, 1980, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Biltmore Properties Company, 2900 West
Maple Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, the proprietor of Windridge Village
Subdivision No. 1, situated in the S E 1/4 of Section 4, of the cash
escrow deposit in the amount of $3000.00 to insure the installation of
ditch outlets, deposited with the City in accordance with Council Resolu-
tion 741-77 adopted on July 27, 1977, and subsequently amended by Council
Resolutions 74-78, 1047-78, 53-79, 867-79 and 1102-79; and, further, the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City for all other improve-
ments shall remain the same and unchanged, the action herein being taken
for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#503-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated April 18, 1980, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution 503-78 adopted
on June 7, 1978, and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 678-78,
908-78, 1130-78, 54-79, 743-79 and 1199-79, so as to further reduce the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City for sidewalks in
Windridge Village Subdivision #2 to $62,800.00, of which $6500.00 is to be
in cash, to cover the cost of remaining sidewalks in said subdivision, and
the financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be
reduced accordingly; further, all other financial assurances now on deposit
with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER, all other
financial assurances now on deposit with the City, including those for
general improvements in said subdivision, shall remain the same and
unchanged; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and. Bennett
NAYS: None.
The communication from the City Engineer dated April 21, 1980 with respect
to Ditch Study in Storm & Fowlers Country Crest and Elmwood Farms Subdivision, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#504-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated April 23, 1980, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of a
letter dated April 8, 1980 from Mr. Edward Buczkowski, 14909 Newburgh Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, wherein he has requested the installation of a
wheelchair ramp at the intersection of Newburgh and Jamison, the cost of
which is estimated to be in the amount of S475.09, the Council does hereby
determine to approve of this request and does hereby direct and authorize
the Engineering Division to include this work in conjunction with the 1980
Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
low #505-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service and the Chief of Police, dated April 24,
1980, approved by the Director of Finance and the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Nayor, wherein it is recommended
that the Police Department and the Department of Public Works be
authorized to arrange for the sale and disposal of City-owned sedans,
pickups and other equipment at a public auction and, in the event such
equipment is not saleable on this basis, that the same shall be disposed
of by direct sale to a salvage company, and which equipment is described
as follows:
CITY T.D. NO. YEAR MAKE/MODEL SERIAL NO.
SEDANS (19)
2 1974 Ford 4-door 4U53H131695
3 1972 Plymouth 4-door PM43N1026
5 1967 Plymouth 2-door PE21F74252521
7 1971 Ford Maverick, 4-door 1K92T315557
10 1971 Ford 4-door IW51H226702
502 1971 Ford Maverick, 4-door IX92T315562
503 1973 Plymouth 4-door PL41G3D279257
509 1968 Ford 4-door 8W51F201015
510 1975 Plymouth 4-door PK41P5D222887
511 1976 Plymouth 4-door PK41P6D202001
514 1973 Plymouth 4-door PL41G3D279258
515 1970 Ford 4-door 0W51F195416
74-32 1974 Plymouth 4-door RK41P4A239061
75-34 1975 Plymouth 4-door PH41K5D199337
75-49 1975 Plymouth 4-door PH41K5D199340
75-50 1975 Plymouth 4-door PH41K5D199338
75-55 1975 Plymouth 4-door PH41K5D199333
75-56 1975 Plymouth 4-door PH41K5D199336
75-57 1975 Plymouth 4-door PH41K5D199346
PICKUPS (2)
75 1968 Ford F100 F1OALD26611
234 1970 Ford F100 F10ACJ30447
OTHER
EQUIPMENT (5)
93 1961 Ford C-850 Tractor 230626
1 1968 Harley Davison 3-wheel golf cart 68DE 4061
4 1968 Harley Davison 3-wheel golf cart 68DE 4057
5 1968 Harley Davison 3-wheel golf cart 68DE 4078
6 1968 Harley Davison 3-wheel golf cart 68DE 4058
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
in the manner herein recommended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#506-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Public
Utility Manager and the Superintendent of Public Service, dated April 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,
with regard to the need for repair of the roof and certain windows at the
Noble Library, the overall cost of which is estimated to be in the amount
of $60,000.00, the Council does hereby authorize the Public Service
Division to obtain plans and specifications for the necessary roof repairs
and in this regard authorizes the Public Service Division to employ Detroit
Roofing Inspection Service, Inc , 3560 E Nine Mile Road, Warren, Michigan
48091, to assist in the preparation of specifications and on-site inspection
at a cost not to exceed $300.00, and for this purpose the Council does
hereby appropriate the sum of $300.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account; FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Department of
Law, together with the Public Service Division, prepare an architectural
Agreement between the City of Livonia and the firm of Kamp Di Como F.
Associates, 33200 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, wherein the
said firm would prepare plans and specifications and provide construction
inspection and other services at a cost not to exceed $4500 00, the said
Agreement to thereafter be submitted to the City Council for its
considerationand approval
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash and *Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Taylor made the following statement• My 'no' vote is not cast
against the repairs of the roof and windows, but because of the $4500.00 approved
for the preparation of plans and specifications.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
W507-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1980, which transmits its resolution
4-90-80, and having also considered a communication from the Traffic
Commission, dated February 5, 1980, and a communication from the Chief of
Police, dated January 3, 1980, to which is attached a traffic survey, all
of which are submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1212-79, with regard
to the proposed elimination of certain exits of the Livonia Mall on St
Martins Avenue, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets,
Imp Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
18631
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#508-80 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
lbw 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
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
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
hereto attached. (Levan Office Group Project)
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district area
the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
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 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
11110 the City Clerk
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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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#509-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated May 2, 1980, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits resolutions
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 17, 1980 and May 2, 1980,
wherein it is recommended that the following rate of pay be effective
December 1, 1979 for Equipment Service Manager, Facility Maintenance
Supervisor, Park Maintenance Supervisor, Street and Forestry Supervisor
and Water and Sewer Supervisor.
Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$21,424.00 $21,840.00 $22,276.80 $23,192.00 $24,107.20 $25,064.00
824.00 84o.00 856.00 892.00 927.2o 964 00
10 3o 10.50 10 71 11.15 11.59 12 05
and that the following benefits be extended to the said classifications to
become effective as follows:
1979 1980 1981
Longevity - Was $120 - Now $160 (5 yrs)
Was $300 - Now $400 (7 yrs)
Was $600 - Now $800 (14 yrs)
Was $900 - Now $1200 (21 yrs)
Dental - $225 $225 $225
(Can accumulate to $450)
Pension - Full retirement at age 57
(Reduced rates at age 55 & 56) - -
Increase in formula from 2 00%
to 2.25% - -
No reduction in pension at age 65 - -
COLA for retirees increased from
$10-$50 (per month) to $20-480
(per month) - -
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1979 1980 1981
Pension
(continued) - Pension contribution - 3%
3% 3-1/2%
Annuity withdrawal
Bridging of Service
City paid. Blue Cross/Blue
Shield for retirees
Military Buy Back
Pop-up Provision
Pay Rates 4% 4-1/2%
Sick Leave Payout
after 10 years of Service
Bereavement for Spouses
and. Children - 10 days
Council Election or Mayor -
City Holiday
Life Insurance Increased to
Correspond to Increased
Salary
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#510-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated May 12, 1980, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on May 7, 1980 wherein it is
recommended that the salaries for Police Chief and Fire Chief, effective
December 1, 1979, be as follows:
Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual $31,865.60 $32,510 4o $33,155.20 $34,486.40 $35,859.20 $37,294.40
Biweekly 1,225 60 1,250.40 1,275.20 1,326 40 1,379.20 1,434.40
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#511-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 6,
1980 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance two
Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated April 15, 1980, executed by John D Temple,
President and D. Bonner, Executive Vice President of American
Community Mutual Insurance Company, A Michigan Corporation, conveying
an easement for installing and maintaining a water main, described as
follows:
Land in the N W 1/4 of Section 7, T 1 S , R 9 E
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
Commencing at the N.W corner of said Section 7; thence
S 89° 57' 10" E along the North line of said Section 7,
530.05 ft. ; thence Due South 60 00 ft. to the Point of
Beginning; thence Due South 40.00 ft. ; thence N. 89° 57'
10" W. 36.00 ft. , thence Due South 350 00 ft. ; thence
N 89° 57' 10" W 306.00 ft. ; thence Due North 20 00 ft ,
thence S 89° 57' 10" E 286.00 ft ; thence Due North 370.00
ft. ; thence S 89° 57' 10" E 56.00 ft to the Point of
Beginning
2. Grant of Easement dated April 15, 1980, executed by John D Temple,
President and D Bonner, Executive Vice President •f American
Community Mutual Insurance Company, A Michigan Corporation, conveying
an easement for installing and maintaining a public utilities,
described as follows:
Land in the N W 1/4 of Section 7, T 1 S , R 9 E
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
Commencing at the N W. corner of said Section 7; thence
S. 89° 57' 10" E. along the North line of said Section 7,
780.05 ft , thence Due South 60 00 ft to the Point of
Beginning, thence Due South 40.00 ft. ; thence N 89° 57'
10" W. 238 ft. , thence Due South 375 00 ft. , thence N
89° 57' 10" W 12 00 ft. , thence Due North 415.00 ft. ;
thence S. 89° 57' 10" E 250.00 ft. ; to the Point of
Beginning.
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. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
18635
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#512-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 8,
1980 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance one
Grant of Easement more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement, dated April 16, 1980, executed by Terrence
A O'Brien and Ruthanne O'Brien, his wife, and Kenneth L
O'Brien and Sheryl J O'Brien, his wife, and Essex Land
Company, a Michigan Corporation, conveying a 25' easement for
sanitary sewer, described as follows:
A 25.00' wide easement for construction and maintainance
of a sanitary sewer located in the N E 1/4 of Section
24, T 1 S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan described as follows•
The west 25.00 feet of Lots 90 and 91 and the west 25.00
feet of the south 25 00 feet of Lot 92 of "B. E. Taylor's
Como Lake Subdivision" as recorded in Liber 60, page
67 of Wayne County Records, and amended by apportionment
to include the east 1/2 of the vacated 18 foot alley
lying westerly of and adjacent to the above described
lots.
The Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS• None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#513-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 6,
1980 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance two
Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated May 1, 1980, executed by Gabriele
Paciocco, Partner of Carrollton Arms Apartment, A Michigan
Co-Partnership, conveying an easement for installing and
maintaining a storm sewer, described as follows
The centerline of a fifteen (15) foot wide easement
being more particularly described as follows•
Commencing at the Northwest lot corner of Lot 34 of
"Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision No 2", as recorded
in Liber 69, Page 57, Wayne County Records, and
proceeding thence S 0° 00' 20" W , 7.5 feet
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along the West lot line of said lot to a point, said
point being the Point of Beginning of the centerline
of the 20 ft. wide easement herein described; thence
S. 89° 28' East, 270 0 feet, thence S 55° 46' 29" E. ,
60.44 feet to the East lot line of Lot 34, said lot line
being the Point of Ending of the centerline of the 15
foot wide easement herein described
2 Grant of Easement dated April 30, 1980, executed by David A
Abdoo and Ann M Abdoo, his wife, conveying an easement for
installing and maintaining a storm sewer, described as follows:
That part of Lot 33, "Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision
No. 2" as recorded in Liber 69, Page 57, Wayne
County Records, said subdivision being of part of
the East 1/2 of Section 30, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne
County, Michigan, described as beginning at the
Southwest corner of said Lot 33; proceeding thence
N 0° 00' 20" E , 10' , thence, S. 81° 21' E 70.80 ft.
to a point on the South line of said Lot 33, thence
N 89° 28' W 70 ft. to the Point of Beginning
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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By1Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#514-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 2,
1980 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance three
Grants of Easement more particularly described as:
1 Grant of Easement, dated April 30, 1980, executed by
Mr. Patrick J McPharlin, partner of Jefferies Commerce
Center, a Michigan partnership, conveying:
an easement for construction and maintenance of various sewer and water
facilities legally described as follows
The Center Line of a 12 foot wide storm sewer easement, commencing at
the Northeast corner of said Section 25, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, thence N 89° 52' 00" W , 981.25
feet along the North line of said Section 25, thence S 00° 20' 47" E ,
641.94 feet to the Point of Beginning of said easement, thence S 00°
20' 47" E., 553.00 feet along the centerline of said easement to the
Point of Ending, said Point being N 02° 24' 05" E , 125 15 feet from the
Southwest corner of the proposed multi-tenant industrial building site
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2. Grant of Easement, dated April 30, 1980, executed by
Mr. Patrick J McPharlin, partner of Jefferies
Commerce Center, a Michigan partnership, conveying:
an easement for construction and maintenance of various sewer and
water facilities legally described as follows:
The Center Line of a 20 foot easement for an 8 in. sanitary sewer and
8 in. water main commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 25,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; thence N
89° 52' 00" W , 812.25 feet along the North line of said Section 25;
thence S. 00° 20' 47" E. 179.58 feet to the Point of Beginning of said
easement; thence S 00° 20' 47" E , 452.48 feet; thence S. 46° 55' 48"
E. , 96.38 feet; thence S. 00° 20' 47" E., 354.10 feet to the Point of
Ending, said. Point being N 42° 17' 10" E 361.73 feet from the South-
west Corner of the proposed multi-tenant industrial building site.
3. Grant of Easement, dated April 30, 1980, executed by
Mr. Patrick J. McPharlin, partner of Jefferies
Commerce Center, a Michigan partnership, conveying:
an easement for construction and maintenance of various sewer and water
facilities legally described as follows:
The center line of a 20 foot wide water main easement, commencing
at the N.E. corner of Section 25, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia
Wayne County, Michigan; thence N 89° 52' 00" W. , 502 25 feet along
the North line of said Section 25; thence S. 00° 20' 47" E. , 195.42
feet to the point of beginning of said easement; thence S. 00° 20' 47" E ,
1124.58 feet; thence N 00° 20' 47" W. , 248.00 feet; thence S. 89°
39' 13" W , 170.00 feet; thence N. 67° 55' 12" W , 82.40 feet to the
point of ending, said point being N 40° 35' 12" E. , 364.51 feet
from the S.W. corner of the proposed multi-tenant industrial building
site.
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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#515-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated May 5, 1980, approved by the City Engineer and
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Newburgh
Road right-of-way located in Section 5, owned by Francis Corrieri and
Josephine Corrieri, his wife, as sellers, which land is more particularly
described as follows:
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The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land situated in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, being a part of. the West 1/2
of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more
particularly described as:
That part of Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1
South, Range 9 East described as: Beginning at
West 1/4 corner of Section 5 and proceeding thence
South 89 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds East along the
East and West 1/4 section line 511.46 feet; thence
South 0 degrees 15 minutes 03 seconds West, 499.45
feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds
West, 509.09 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes
14 seconds West along the Vest section line 499.46 feet
to the point of beginning except the North 43 feet
thereof. (05C1b2b2blb)-Newburgh Road Right-of-Way.
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $1,800.00
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 $126.93.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $1,966.93 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the
7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for
the acquisition of said right-of-way, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#516-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 7, 1980 from
the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Herman H. Kluver, 16017
Riverside, Livonia, Michigan, to the City Planning Commission for a term
expiring on June 9, 1983, the Council does hereby approve of and concur
with the reappointment of Mr Kluver, provided that he takes the oath of
office required in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, administered
by the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#517-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 7, 1980 from
the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Donald L Vyhnalek, 34940 Wood
Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission for a term
expiring on June 9, 1983, the Council does hereby approve of and concur
with the reappointment of Mr. Vyhnalek, provided that he takes the oath of
office required in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, administered
by the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#518-80 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and Section 5 of
Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Kenneth
Miencier, 9905 Berwick, Livonia, Michigan 48150, is hereby appointed a
member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a three year term of office,
such term commencing on July 11, 1980, with all the authority and duties
as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#519-80 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment, and revitalize the City's economy and
to encourage the location and expansion of commercial enterprises to provide
needed services and facilities to the City and its 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 prepared and submitted a project
plan for Carrollton Arms Project (the "Project"), and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has or will shortly
consider said Project Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold a public
hearing concerning said project plan prior to taking legislative action
relating to it;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1 Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council shall meet on
Monday, June 30, 1980 at 8.00 P M , at which time it shall conduct a
public hearing on the Corporation's submission of the project plan
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice of such
public hearing by (1) publishing a notice thereof in the Livonia
Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City (2) posting in
at least ten (10) conspicuous and public places in the project district
area; and (3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel of real
property in the project district area at the last known address of the
owner as shown by the tax assessment records, which notices shall be
published and given at least ten (10) full days prior to the date set for
said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR CARROLLTON ARMS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation of
the City of Livonia has submitted a project plan to the City Council for
its approval.
Said project plan deals with the construction and operation of a
commercial facility to be used by Carrollton Arms and details all informa-
tion required by law relative to said project and its impact on the commu-
nity The project will not require the displacement and relocating of any
persons The location of the project plan area is Lot 34, Schoolcraft
Manor Subdivision No 2, in the east half of Section 30, located approx-
imately 4500 feet south of Schoolcraft Road on the west side of Newburgh
Road and is comprised of a one-story 9600 sq ft building on a 73 acre
parcel of land
The City Council will meet at 8 00 o'clock p m , Daylight Saving
Time, on Monday, the 30th day of June, 1980, at the City Hall located at
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public
hearing on the advisability of approving by resolution the project plan
The City Council may approve, modify or reject said project
plan.
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THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections
10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended. Further
information concerning the matters set out in this notice may be secured
from the City Clerk's office
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered an
opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council concerning said
project plan
City Clerk
4. The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form of
notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate notice to the
citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
of the Council to hold a public hearing and the purpose of the public
hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#520-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated. March 7, 1980, which sets forth its resolution
2-59-80 adopted on March 4, 1980, with regard to Petition 79-10-1-34,
submitted by Myron H. Beals American Legion Post #32, for a change of
zoning on property located on the east side of Newburgh Road, south of
Ann Arbor Trail, in the S W 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to C-2, and which
petition was revised pursuant to a letter dated February 27, 1980 wherein
the petitioner requested a rezoning of the property from RUF to C-1, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
May 12, 1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 338-80, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 79-10-1-34 is hereby approved and granted; and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: *Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
Councilman Bishop made the following statement: My 'no' vote is not cast
against the Veteran lost #32, but rather that this rezoning creates 'spot zoning' and
does not speak well for the neighborhood, and I expect this will bring in additional
18642
commercial development.
iBtywCaosuncilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted,
#521-80 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 147-80, adopted on February 13, 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 6, 1980 an assessment roll dated May 6, 1980
for the placing of approximately 4 inches of asphalt on the existing road-
way (Alternate IV) in the Storm & Fowler' s Country Crest and. Elmwood Farms
Subdivisions in the N E 1/4 of Section 2, containing the special assess-
ments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special
assessment district heretofore established for the construction and
operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in
Council Resolution 147-80.
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 exRmination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, on Monday, June 30, 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 cir-
culated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of June 30, 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.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#522-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Memorial Activities Director 1980 of The Allied Veterans' Committee of
Livonia, Michigan, dated May 5, 1980, with regard to the annual Memorial
Day Parade and the special activities to be conducted on Sunday, May 25,
1980, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 2.00 p m , the Council does
hereby grant permission to said Allied Veterans' Committee to conduct such
parade, which parade will begin at Merriman on Five Mile Road and proceed
westward to Farmington Road, then south on Farmington Road to the service
road entry on to the Livonia City Hall Civic Center, with special activ-
ities to be held at Veterans Memorial Park prior to the parade and at the
Livonia City Hall Civic Center near the Senior Citizens Building imme-
diately following the parade; FURTHER, the Council does hereby request the
Parks and Recreation Commission, together with interested citizens, to do
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all things necessary in organizing and, in assisting with such parade,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Police Department extend
all necessary assistance with respect to all matters under its jurisdic-
tion which may be required or pertinent to the conduct and success of the
Memorial Day activities.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#523-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation the overall question
of whether or not Michigan National Bank-West Metro should be continued as
a depository for City funds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#524-80 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934; MCLA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing will
take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, June
30, 1980, at 8:00 P.M. at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items.
(1) Petition 80-3-1-10, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, for a change of zoning on property
located on the west side of the 1-275 Freeway,
north of Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 18, from M-1 to R-2-C, the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution 4-101-80
recommended to the City Council that Petition
80-3-1-10 be approved;
(2) Petition 80-3-1-12, submitted by the Michigan Home
for the Armenian Aged, Inc., for a change of zoning
on property located on the west side of Middlebelt,
north of Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 14, from R-9-I to P.S , the City Planning
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Commission having in its resolution 4-104-8o
recommended to the City Council that Petition
80-3-1-12 be approved;
(3) Petition 80-1-6-5, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, to amend Section 2 09, Definitions of
Parking Terms, and Section 18.37, Offstreet Parking
Requirements, of Zoning Ordinance #543, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution
4-106-80 recommended to the City Council that
Petition 80-1-6-5 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set
forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
givencbMntigffing S2-1-2344atica RB13,1bIt&lIttYlIT,TP wrallrtad!ach rail-
road/wit road/within the districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk
is requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#525-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 27, 1980, which transmits its resolution
3-78-80 adopted on March 18, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-2-2-5,
submitted by Louis Tomouski, requesting waiver use approval to operate a
restaurant within a shopping center under construction on the southwest
corner of Middlebelt and Five Mile Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
23, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 80-2-2-5 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 additional
condition that all standards of the City of Livonia and the County of
Wayne with respect to air filtration and air quality control requirements
shall be complied with.
A roll call vote was 43akelon the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#526-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
lbwPersonnel Director, dated May 9, 1980, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
Agreement between the Livonia Municipal Confidential Secretaries
Association and the City of Livonia for a three year period from
December 1, 1979 through November 30, 1982, and which Agreement provides
improvements identical to those received by Union Local 192 in the
following areas:
a) Longevity;
b) Dental,
c) Bereavement Leave;
d) Retirement;
e) Tuition Reimbursement is patterned after the 192 Agreement;
the total amount for the bargaining unit is $250.00 per
year, with $75.00 per year maximum per person; and
f) Salary raises are the same as those for 192 - 25 cents and
4%, 4% and 4-1/2% - with this exception: certain positions
in the bargaining unit have been raised to a rate which is
7% above Secretary III, these nine are termed (a) positions,
with the remaining four positions being called (b); raises
for the second and third years of the Agreement for all
members of the bargaining unit will follow the 4% and
4-1/2% pattern;
The Council does hereby determine to approve the proposed contract in the
manner herein submitted and approves the necessary amendments to the
compensation plan, the retirement ordinance and the life and disability
insurance so as to effectuate the provisions set forth in the aforesaid
Agreement, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to affix their
signatures to the aforesaid contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia 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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#527-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated April 29, 1980, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 748-79, in connection with a communication from the
Chief of. Police, dated July 6, 1979, which transmitted a proposed amendment
to the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Misdemeanors) regarding trespassing,
the Council does hereby refer the subject of general trespass to the Chief
imr of Police for supporting justification on the need for a City-wide
Trespass ordinance.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#528-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated April 29, 1980, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 664-75, with respect to the matter of taxicab service
in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to this item in view of the fact that SEMCOG
is studying a metropolitan area taxi ordinance proposal
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and, unanimously
adopted, it was
#529-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated April 29, 1980, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 871-77, in connection with the opening of a billiard
parlor located at 29885 Plymouth Road in the Wonderland Shopping Center,
the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare
ordinance amendments which would thereafter be submitted to the City
Planning Commission and City Council, which amendments should be as
follows:
a) License Ordinance 760 and Sec. 11.02(e) of
iftsOrd. 543 should be compatible and consistent
in language and terminology.
b) License Ordinance should be modified to contain
language that would require compliance with the
Zoning Ordinance prior to issuance of license.
Councilwoman Gundersen gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING CHAPTER 29, THERETO.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#530-80 RESOLVED, that with respect to the proposed Women's Commission
Ordinance, which received its First Reading by Councilwoman Gundersen on
May 21, 1980, the Council does hereby determine that the same shall be
referred to the Study Session of June 9, 1980 and thereafter be placed on
the agenda of the Regular Meeting of June 18, 1980, to be considered for
its Second Reading and Roll Call Vote
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#531-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated May 5, 1980, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 475-79, with regard to the question of compliance with
the conditions and requirements set forth in the approval of the site
plan for the Morristown Apartments in Council Resolution 502-74 with
respect to Petition 74-2-8-7, the Council does hereby request that the
Planning Department and the Chief Building Inspector submit their
respective reports and recommendations on site plan compliance, including,
but not limited to, fencing, sidewalks, landscaping, and building(s)
finish, particularly as it relates to Council Resolution 502-74
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#532-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated May 5, 1980, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 292-76, in connection with a communication from Mr.
and Mrs George Nikorak, 20315 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan,
concerning existing produce stands in Livonia and the application of
zoning ordinance provisions to same, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action at this time
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#533-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 5, 1980, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 598-77, in connection with a communication from the
Livonia Anniversary Committee wherein an electronic message sign was
offered as a gift to the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action at this time.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS. Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#534-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated May 5, 1980, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 883-77, in connection with a communication from the
Livonia Commission on Children and Youth, dated August 25, 1977, relative
to the development of a Youth Center at the Jefferson Community Center,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action at this time.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#535-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated May 5, 1980, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 734-76, in connection with the general policy question
of whether or not requests for recommendations concerning SDM licenses
should be referred to the Chief of Police or to the Director of Public
Safety-Police, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
at this time.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#536-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 1, 1980, with regard to proposed salary adjustments for various
City officials, the Council does hereby determine to establish maximum
salary rates for the following appointed officials, retroactive to and
commencing from December 1, 1979:
Finance Director $ 36,641.80
City Assessor 33,905.30
Director of Public Works 35,547.20
Community Resources Director 28,432.30
Director of Adm. Services 21,864.70
Deputy City Clerk 21,864.70
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize and establish that the aforesaid.
positions should be afforded fringe benefits (i.e. , longevity, vacation
credit, sick leave, dental, optical, medical benefits, etc. ) in the same
manner as that extended to classified employees under the Civil Service
system. FURTHER, the Council does hereby refer to the Finance and Insurance
Committee the balance of the recommended wage adjustments for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the f.llowing result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#537-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Civil
Service Commission submit its report and recommendation with respect to the
adjustment of the salary and benefits of the position of the Administrative
Assistant to the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#538-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated May 21, 1980, with regard to a proposed salary adjustment
for the Deputy City Treasurer, the Council does hereby determine to
establish a maximum salary rate for this position retroactive to and
commencing from December 1, 1979 in the amount of $21,864.70; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize and establish that the aforesaid
position should be afforded fringe benefits (i.e. , longevity, vacation
credit, sick leave, dental, optical, medical benefits, etc. ) in the
same manner as that extended to classified employees under the Civil
Service system.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to 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.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#539-80 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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#540-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind
Council Resolution 437-80 adopted on May 7, 1980, with respect to the
installation of two warning sirens
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#541-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated April 16, 1980, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 472-79, in connection with a communication
from the Director of Civil Defense, dated March 16, 1979, and having also
considered the current report and recommendation of the Director of Civil
Defense, dated April 1, 1980, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and, is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the
proposed installation of two warning sirens, one of which would be located
at Fire Station #1 Headquarters and the other of which would be located at
Fire Station #2, the Council does hereby determine to approve this project
and, to authorize the installation of the two warning sirens in the afore-
said manner for an overall estimated cost of $24,000.00, of which $8000 00
would be financed with federal funding and $16,000.00 by a local match;
and for this purpose, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of
$16,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to
the Civil Defense Capital Outlay Account 101-429-987.000.000; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann and. Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#542-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Director
of Civil Defense submit his report and recommendation, if any, to install
additional warning sirens, which report should be submitted to the Finance
and Insurance Committee for its consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#543-80 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia hereby
designates Robert Turner as the authorized official to request that Edward
N. Hines Drive, from Ford Road to Haggerty Road, in Middle Rouge Parkway,
be temporarily closed to motorized traffic on the following Saturday:
October 11, 1980, between the hours of 8.00 A M. and 4:00 P M for the
purpose of having "Special Activities Day"; and
RESOLVED, that in order that adequate arrangements can be made
for the handling of traffic during the hours of closing we designate Robert
Turner, Police Chief, to coordinate all activities with authorized
representatives of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners; and
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby
authorizes the Mayor and. City Clerk to sign, after issuance, the official
permit with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of
Wayne, Michigan.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#544-80 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934; MCLA 125 584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, June 30,
1980, at 8:00 P.M at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition 80-4-1-15, submitted by Ford Motor Leasing
Development Co. , for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Schoolcraft, east of
Eckles, in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 19, from R-1 to
C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution 5-130-80 recommended to the City Council
that Petition 80-4-1-15 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set
forth above
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#545-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works, dated May 21, 1980, wherein certain bids have
been received for the sale of approximately 5,000 cubic yards of wood chips
located at the DPW yard on Glendale Avenue to Marine City Nursery Company,
5301+ Marine City Highway, Marine City, Michigan 48039, for the unit price
L. of $2.50 per cubic yard, the same to be paid by cash and in advance and
based upon the pickup of said chips on site at the DPW yard with all loading
and trucking to be performed by Marine City Nursery Company, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such sale.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 932nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 9:45 P. M. , May 21, 1980.
ADDISON(If BACOI , CITY CLERK