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L MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 26, 1981, 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: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Harry C. Tatigian,
City Attorney; Rudolf R. Kleinert, Public Safety Director, Fire; Ronald Mardiros,
City Assessor; Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer; Robert E. Osborn, Director of
L Public Works; and James L. Miller, Personnel Director.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#736-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 962nd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held August 17, 1981, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#737-81 WHEREAS, the citizens of this community have been deeply
saddened by the recent death of Russell M. Robitaille, Sr., and
WHEREAS, he was a resident of Livonia Township and the City of
Livonia for more than 40 years; and
WHEREAS, for many years he was active in both the Brightmoor
Chapter and the Clarenceville Chapter of the International Order of
LOddfellows; and
WHEREAS, for many years he was an active participant in the
political life of this City; and
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WHEREAS, after moving to Silver Village with his wife, he helped
to organize a Senior Citizen Club Unit, serving as Chairman of that unit
until January, 1981; and
WHEREAS, he also served on the Executive Board of Silver Village;
and
WHEREAS, he will be missed by his many friends and associates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Livonia deems it fitting at this time to record its sorrow upon the
passing of a respected citizen and friend and to join with his family and
the community in mourning the loss of Russell M. Robitaille, Sr.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#738-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated July 30, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Weyhing Brothers Manufacturing Company, 3040
Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48207, for supplying the Division of
Police with 100 Police Reserve Badges (at $11.12 ea. for a price of
$1,112.00) and 70 Police Reserve Cap Badges (at $9.88 ea. for a price of
$691.60) for a total price of $1,803.60, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, *Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vott
under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#739-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated July 27, 1981, 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 International Salt Company, Abington Executive Park,
Clarks Summitt, Pa. 18411, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with Rock Salt at the unit price of $17.00 per
ton for the period September 1, 1981 through September 1, 1982, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications;
further, that in the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish
the material, the Council does hereby accept the second low bid of Morton-
Norwich Products, 110 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, which
also meets specifications, as an alternate for supplying the Public Service
Division (Road Maintenance Section) with rock salt at the unit price of
$17.15 per ton for the period September 1, 1981 through September 1, 1982.
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.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#740-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of
Police, dated July 28, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the following transfers of funds;
a. $750.00 from Account 101-319-702-000-000 (Salaries and
Wages - Special Police) to Account 101-319-960.010-000
(Education and Training);
b. $300.00 from Account 101-319-702-000-000 (Salaries and
Wages) to Account 101-319-766-000-000 (Operating Supplies);
and,
c. $275.00 from Account 101-319-702-000-000 (Salaries and
Wages) to Account 101-319-960.010.000 (Education and
Training).
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.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#741-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Mayor
submit a report with respect to the status of expenses incurred by the
City by providing police and auxiliary police services in connection with
the annual Spree celebration which takes place at Ford Field.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
emended.
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By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
L #742-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Directol,
of Finance, dated August 4, 1981, and approved for submission by the Mayor.
the Council does hereby authorize the following transfers of funds in Fire
Division Budget Accounts for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication:
Present Proposed Increase
Account No. Department Account Budget Budget (Decrease
101-336-702 Fire Administration Salaries C.
Wages $ 169,190 $ 217,858 $48,668
101-336-715 Fire Administration F.I.C.A. 10,752 10,212 (540)
101-336-717 Fire Administration Holiday &
Longevity 14,203 10,783 (3,420)
101-336-710-050 Fire Administration EMT Bonus - 650 650
101-336-719 Fire Administration Medical 11,349 10,054 (1,295)
101-336-720 Fire Administration Life Insurance 1,813 1,572 (241)
101-336-722 Fire Administration Retirement 32,416 42,053 9,637
101-336-724-020 Fire Administration Food Allowance 1,460 1,546 86
101-338-702 Fire Fighting Salaries &
Wages 2,671,340 2,414,040(257,300)
101-338-709 Fire Fighting Overtime 55,900 90,000 34,100
101-338-710-050 Fire Fighting EMT Bonus - 29,575 29,55
101-338-715 Fire Fighting F.I.C.A. 155,779 166,015 10,236
101-338-717 Fire Fighting Holiday &
Longevity 170,400 177,039 6,639
101-338-719 Fire Fighting Medical 169,320 170,81+6 1,526
101-338-720 Fire Fighting Life Insurance 26,071 26,423 352
101-338-722 Fire Fighting Retirement 486,911 609,570 122,6;)
101-338-724-020 Fire Fighting Food Allowance 36,500 50,160 13,660
101-338-751 Fire Fighting Gas & Oil 12,000 16,000 4,000
101-338-861-010 Fire Fighting Auto Expense/
Employees - 600 600
101-341-702 Fire Prevention Salaries &
Wages 97,884 82,616 (15,268)
101-341-710-050 Fire Prevention EMT Bonus - 325 325
101-341-715 Fire Prevention F.I.C.A. 6,948 5,236 (1,712;
101-341-717 Fire Prevention Holiday &
Longevity 9,295 6,411 (2,884)
101-341-719 Fire Prevention Medical 5,722 5,667 (55)
101-341-720 Fire Prevention Life Insurance 1,148 901 (247)
101-341-722 Fire Prevention Retirement 20,148 20,404 256
101-341-724-020 Fire Prevention Food Allowance 1,095 1,088 (7)
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.
L *Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
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By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#74+3-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of
Police, dated August 10, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the following transfers of funds for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication;
FROM TO
a. 101-302-702-000-000 101-304-960-110-000
(Salaries - Traffic) (Education Reimburse. ) $ 2,500
b. 101-307-702-000-000 101-304-960-110-000
(Salaries - Detective) (Education Reimburse.) $ 7,000
c. 101-307-702-000-000 101-332-702-000-000
(Salaries - Detective) (Salaries - C.S.O. ) $ 6,000
d. 101-325-702-000-000 101-332-702-000-000
(Salaries - Patrol) (Salaries - C.S.O.) $ 39,000
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to increase Account No.
101-000-672-000-000 (Interest Revenue) in the amount of $60,000 and then to
thereafter transfer the sum to Account No. 101-309-751-000-000 (Gas & Oil).
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.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vote
under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#74+-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition, dated July 29, 1981,
submitted by certain residents of Wentworth Avenue, between Henry Ruff and
Merriman, requesting an Alternate IV improvement of Wentworth Avenue, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
L amended.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#745-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated August 3, 1981, approved by the Director of Public Works
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and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning improvement of
Lsidewalk/driveway approaches at the following locations:
PARCEL NUMBER SIDEWALK
18d160 55 Sq, Ft.
36k204 400 Sq. Ft.
36k16 300 Sq. Ft.
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 Section 5-137 of Title 5, Chapter 1
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; 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 October
1, 1981 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.
LNAYS: None.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote
under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#746-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 20, 1981, which transmits its resolution
7-113-81, adopted on July 7, 1981, wherein the Commission did amend Part V
of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master School and Park Plan,
so as to delete certain property located on the north side of Seven Mile
Road between Farmington Road and Norwich in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4,
the Council does hereby acknowledge and certify the receipt of same.
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.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vote
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under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#747-81 RESOLVED, that having consideree a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 20, 1981, which transmits its resolution
7-114+-81 adopted on July 7, 1981, wherein the Commission did amend Part
VII of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Future Land Use Plan, so
as to change the designation of property located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Norwich in the Southeast 1/4
of Section k, from Community Service to Office, the Council does hereby
acknowledge and certify the receipt of same.
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.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vote
under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#748-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated July 24, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and wherein it
is recommended that the following capital equipment be purchased for use at
McNamara Towers:
Community Room (Bldg. #1 #2) Lobby Furniture (Bldg. #1)
1) 26 Round Tables (4+8" diameter) 1) 1 Upholstered Couch
2) 2 Banquet Tables (30" x 72") 2) 2 Upholstered Chairs
3) 160 Stacking Upholstered Chairs 3) 2 Occasional Tables
4) 2 Hand Truck Dollies
5) 3 Ceiling Fans (Bldg. #1)
the Council does hereby authorize the Housing Commission to prepare
specifications and thereafter advertise and obtain sealed bids for the
purchase of the aforesaid equipment in accordance with provisions of law
and City ordinance.
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.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote
under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
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#7+9-81 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 5.293+; MCLA 125.58+), as well as Article XXIII of
Ordinance No. 51.3, 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 Wednesday, October 7,
1981, at 8:00 P. M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 81-6-1-17, submitted by Metropolitan
Construction & Contracting, Inc., for a change of
zoning of property located on the north side of
Five Mile Road between Foch Avenue and Green Lane
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, from P.S. to C-1,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution
8-132-81 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 81-6-1-17 be denied;
(2) Petition 81-7-1-18, initiated by Council Resolution
587-81, for a change of zoning of property located
on the south side of Bretton, if extended, and west
of Hardy Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3,
from P.L. to R-1, the City Planning Commission in
its resolution 8-133-81 having recommended to the
City Council that Petition 81-7-1-18 be approved;
lam (3) Petition 81-7-6-5, submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Section 11.03 of Zoning Ordinance
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transmission repair businesses as waiver uses in
C-2 Districts, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 8-137-81 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 81-7-6-5 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 amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set
forth above,
first to be published in the offic1241. 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 other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vote
under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
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The communication from the Livonia Board of Education dated August 25, 1981
Lwith respect to proposed use of vacant schools, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#750-81 WHEREAS, The City of Livonia Council encourage and support local
efforts which are directed toward energy conservation and, at the same
time contribute to the protection of the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Rouge River Watershed Council and the Wayne County
Cooperative Extension Service is in the process of establishing a public
service designated as "Recycle Used Oil";
WHEREAS, approximately sixty percent of today's automobile owners
change their own oil in an effort to reduce personal transportation costs;
and
WHEREAS, due to the lack of proper disposal facilities, used oil
is discarded in ways which significantly contribute to pollution of our
environment; and
WHEREAS, over 20 million gallons of used oil are being wasted ill
L the State of Michigan annually, over 4 million of which comes from the
County of Wayne; and
WHEREAS, through the establishment of various used-oil collection
sites throughout this county and the State of Michigan much of this oil
can be recycled resulting in less environmental pollution and greater
energy conservation through more efficient use of our resources; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the "Recycle Used Oil" program to
provide locations throughout Wayne County, such as in service stations and
department stores where citizens can deposit their used oil,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that City of Livonia Council
commends the Rouge River Watershed Council and the Wayne County Cooperative
Extension Service for its efforts in developing the "Recycle Used Oil"
Program and urges all citizens of the City of Livonia to actively support
and promote this endeavor; further that the Mayor do all things necessary
for the City of Livonia to actively support this program.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vote
under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
Petition 81-4-3-2
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
lbw 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.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-104, 5-107,
5-108, 5-109, 5-110, 5-111, 5-112, 5-113,
5-115, 5-116, 5-121, 5-122 and 5-127 through
5-147 OF CHAPTER 1 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS)
OF TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
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.
L The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#751-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated August 11, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Mayor, the Chairman of the Water and Sewer
Commission and the Director of Public Works, and having also considered a
communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated August 17, 1981, which
bears the signature of the Mayor and the Finance Director and which transmit
its resolution WS 2464 8/81, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
a. To authorize the Engineering Division to finalize
plans for extending the sanitary sewer, water main,
and full-depth asphalt pavement on Wayne Road south
of Seven Mile Road and thereafter arrange to have
this work added to the existing contract for the 1981
Miscellaneous Paving Program, said work to be completed
at (1) the bid unit prices for improving Milburn Avenue
south of Eight Mile Road and (2) the unit prices
submitted by the contractor for those items of work
where prices have not previously been established in the
contract, and subject to the condition that this work be
completed only at such time as additional rights-of-way
have been dedicated by the owners of the first five
parcels of land located on the west side of Wayne Road
immediately south of Seven Mile Road.
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b. To authorize the waiving of bids and the adding of the
proposed work to the existing contract with the
Thompson McCully Company as indicated above, in view
of the fact that there would be neither time nor any
apparent advantage to the City in seeking competitive
bids for the additional work, all as provided for in
Section 2-213(d) of Chapter 2 (Financial Ordinance)
of Title 2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
c. To authorize expenditures in amounts not to exceed
(1) $16,000 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
of the Sewer Budget, (2) $30,000 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance of the Water Budget, and (3) $90,000
from the $7.9 General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue.
d. Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve
minor revisions in the work as completed.
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 Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#752-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Engineering Division submit its report and recommendation with respect to
the matter of providing water and sewer facilities for use in Bicentennial
Park.
The communication from the Inspection Bureau dated July 29, 1981, with
respect to the Office Complex at the Northwest Corner of Five Mile and Fairfield,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR-574-81)
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#753-81 RESOLVED, that having consilered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 11, 1981, which transmits its resolution
8-130-81 adopted on August 4, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-6-3-4,
submitted by Curtis Building Company requesting the vacating of a portion
of a public easement located in the Northeast 1/4+ of Section 33, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and does grant and approve the said Petition 81-6-3-4, subject
to the inclusion of the following language in the proposed ordinance:
"It is the intention of this ordinance to modify and reduce
the limits of an easement conveyed to the City of Livonia
and recorded in Liber 20378, Pages 446 and 1+1+7.";
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and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary
vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#75+-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 20, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on July 9, 1981, wherein the
Commission did request an additional $1,150.00 (reduced from $1,500.00)
for the City-wide training account, the Council does hereby appropriate
the sum of $1,150.00 from the Unexpended Fund to be transferred to
Account No. 101-220-960-030-000.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash, Gundersen and McCann.
The President declAred the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#755-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 14, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on July 9, 1981, wherein the
Commission did request an additional appropriation of $3,000.00 (reduced
from $4,000.00) for the Labor Relations Account, the Council does hereby
reject and deny this request.
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.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Cectinn 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#756-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated July 17, 1981, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
amendatory agreement between the City of Livonia and the Board of Wayne
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County Road Commissioners for engineering work to be completed by the
Commission in connection with the grade separation of the C E: 0 Railroad
and Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the said
Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted.
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 Bishop, and unanimously adopted
it was
#757-81 WHEREAS, Municipalities throughout the State of Michigan
experience increasing difficulties in obtaining and maintaining adequate
liability insurance coverage at reasonable premiums; and
WHEREAS, Governmental units are no longer protected by the
doctrine of sovereign immunity from tort litigation, resulting in liability
coverage which has, with greater frequency, caused municipalities to
become targets for lawsuits, and
WHEREAS, there are a growing number of communities who have been
unable to secure bids for renewal of policies or have had policies
arbitrarily cancelled, despite solid claims and low loss records and, thus
being forced into accepting whatever coverage was offered, regardless of
premium cost, or having to face the potential of calamity inherent in
being uninsured; and
WHEREAS, the insurance carriers have indiscriminately categorized
government as high risk class, primarily due to their lack of information
and data on loss prevention and exposure identification, which if
available would more accurately assess risk and equitably correlate to
premiums. The lack of statistics, in view of the new legal climate, has
made municipal insurance market appear hazardous leaving no avenue of
defense to municipalities. Private sector agents can now freely dictate
lesser line coverages, impose exclusions of vital coverages, and demand
premiums that have become increasingly difficult to bear; and
WHEREAS, there seems to be no apparent relief from the uncer-
tainty in the private market, and, because many of the cities, villages
and townships affected are unable to provide the funds necessary to be
individually self-insured.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Livonia wishes to go on record in strong support of the Michigan
Municipal League's efforts to establish a mutual liability insurance fund
to relieve the impact of the insurance crisis on municipalities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Livonia desires to urge the Michigan Municipal League to take action on
this matter on behalf of all municipalities; and hereby directs the City
Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to the Michigan Municipal
League.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#758-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Joseph
Hutton, 32136 Lyndon, and Mr. Richard Muncy, 14507 Ingram, dated July 28,
1981, concerning the parking of vehicles by City employees in the area of
Jackson Center on Lyndon, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Parks and Recreation Department for its report and recommendation and/or
corrective action.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#759-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Joseph
Hutton, 32136 Lyndon, and Mr. Richard Muncy, 14507 Ingram, dated July 28,
1981, concerning the parking of vehicles by City employees in the area of
Jackson Center on Lyndon, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#760-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated August 4, 1981, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a request from Mr. Ronald W. Harris, 15591 Hidden Lane, Livonia,
MI 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 No. 46 056 99 0010 000 (14X1a3) would not be contrary to the
spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve
of dividing the same into three parcels, the legal descriptions of which
shall read as follows:
PARCEL 1
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: That
part of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., described as beginning
at a point distant N. 89° 45' 30" W. along South line of Section 14,
1021.25 ft. ; thence due North 1009.45 ft. ; thence S. 89° 26' 00" W. 300.0
ft. ; thence due North 85 ft. ; thence N. 89° 26' 00" E. 200.0 ft. ; thence
due South 85 ft. to the point of beginning.
PARCEL 2
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
That part of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., described as
beginning at a point distant N. 89° 45' 30" W. along South line of Section
14, 1021.25 ft. ; thence due North 924.45 ft. ; thence S. 89° 26' 00" W.
300.0 ft. ; thence due North 85 ft. ; thence N. 89° 26' 00" E. 300.0 ft. ,
thence due South 85 ft. to the point of beginning.
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PARCEL 3
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
That part of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S., R9 E. , described as
beginning at a point distant N. 89° 45' 30" W. along South line of
Section 14, 1021.25 ft. ; thence due North 813.84 ft. from SE corner of
Section 14 and proceeding thence S. 89° 26' 00" W. 300.0 ft. ; thence due
North 110.61 ft. ; thence N. 89° 26' 00" E. 300.0 ft. ; thence due South
110.61 ft. to the point of beginning.
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 Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated July 13, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from the Co-
l.
of the Whole Life Program dated July 1, 1981, requesting the
construction of curb drops on the east side of Middlebelt at the intersec-
tions of Pickford and Dardenella, the estimated cost of which is $1,000,
the Council does hereby approve and authorize the Engineering Division to
include the same in conjunction with the City's 1981 Miscellaneous Side-
walk and Drive Approach Program and for this purpose does hereby appro-
priate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,000 from
the $9.8 Million Dollar Streets & Roads General Improvement Bond Issue.
-Councilman Nash made the following statement: I do support the principle,
but think it should be referred.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#761-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated July 13, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from the Co-Director
of the Whole Life Program dated July 1, 1981, requesting the construction
of curb drops on the east side of Middlebelt at the intersections of
Pickford and Dardenella, the estimated cost of which is $1,000, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for
its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the rerolution adopted.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#762-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated June 19, 1981, and the report and
recommendation of the acting Chief of Police, dated July 31, 1981, in
connection therewith, with regard to a request from Charles S. Oudeh for
a new SDM license to be located at 31511 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action in viev.
of the fact that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission sees fit to issue
such licenses in complete disregard of the recommendations of the City
Council; and further, that the Council of the City of Livonia hereby
objects to the Liquor Control Commission's procedure of the issuance of
S.D.M. licenses inasmuch as the Liquor Control Commission has:
1. in many instances already issued the license prior
to any action by the Council;
2. in most instances issues a license over the objections of
the Council, and
3. is embarked on a program of establishing S.D.M. licensed
sales of beer and wine in almost every kind of retail and
outlet (pizza take-out stores, department stores, bakeries,
etc.) which will render it almost impossible to enforce the
laws regarding sales to minors and drinking on premises
and further, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to Governor
Milliken, Senator Geake, Representatives Kirksey and Skrel, 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 and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#763-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated May 28, 1981, and the report and
recommendation of the acting Chief of Police, dated July 31, 1981, in
connection therewith, with regard to a request from Jill D. and Lawrence
A. Notarianni for a new SDM license to be located at 37464 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action in view of the fact that the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission sees fit to issue such licenses in complete disregard of the
recommendations of the City Council; and further, that the Council of the
City of Livonia hereby objects to the Liquor Control Commission's
procedure of the issuance of S.D.M. licenses inasmuch as the Liquor
Control Commission has:
1. in many instances already issued the license prior
to any action by the Council;
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2. in most instances issues a license over the objections of
the Council, and
3. is embarked on a program of establishing S.D.M. licensed
sales of beer and wine in almost every kind of retail and
outlet (pizza take-out stores, department stores, bakeries,
etc.) which will render it almost impossible to enforce
the laws regarding sales to minors and drinking on premises
and further, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to Governor
Milliken, Senator Geake, Representatives Kirksey and Skrel; 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 and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#764-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated June 29, 1981, and the report and
recommendation of the acting Chief of Police, dated July 31, 1981, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Tony Hermiz-Zia alkas Shamoun for transfer of ownership of the 1981
licensed business located at 9479 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150;
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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#765-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 11, 1981, which transmits its resolution
8-135-81 adopted on August 4, 1981 with regard to Petition 81-7-2-14,
submitted by Monaghan K-C Building Association, requesting waiver use
approval to hold an August Fest on property located on the west side of
Farmington Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 4, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby determine
to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 81-7-2-14 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission and further, the Council does
hereby waive all permit and license fees in connection with the waiver use
appeal granted herein.
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.
LNAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#766-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated July 30, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification #007 to the City of Livonia Fiscal Year 1981 Annual
Plan, Subpart F, Title IV Youth Employment and Training Program (YETP), the
Council does hereby authorize the said Grant modification 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 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, it was
L #767-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated August 5, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein authorization
is requested for expenditures for CETA Classroom Training at Schoolcraft
Community College, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $32,538.00 from CETA funds for skill training at
Schoolcraft Community College as detailed in Column 8 of Attachment "A".
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 Taylor, it was
#768-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated July 29, 1981, approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached a proposed amendatory agreement between the City of
Livonia and Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA) which
would increase funding by $20,000 for the period July 1, 1980 through
June 30, 1981, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the City's Amendatory
Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted.
L 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#769-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated July 24, 1981, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which are attached two (2) proposed agreements for the period July 1,
1981 through June 30, 1982 which would provide for a continuation of the
subsidized transportation program for the handicapped and senior citizens
in the communities of Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Northville Township,
Plymouth Township, Farmington and Farmington Hills; and the agreements
would be between the City of Livonia and Northwest Transport Company and
the City of Livonia and the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority
(SEMTA); the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Livonia these two (2) Agreements
in the manner and form herein submitted.
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, it was
#770-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated July 30, 1981, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a proposed funding agreement between the City of
Livonia and the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA) for
Special Transportation Services to Senior Citizens for the period July 1,
1981 through June 30, 1982, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the
said Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted.
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 Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#771-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 13, 1981, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission
on June 4, 1981 which requests that the City Council establish a mechanism
for making the necessary fiscal adjustments when employees transfer
pursuant to provisions of the agreement between the City of Livonia and
Union Local 192, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 21, 1981, approved by the Finance Director,
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on July 9, 1981, wherein it is
recommended that the classification of Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic be
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established with the following pay rate:
Add Cost-of-Living Allowance
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
$20,924.80 $21,756.80 $22,630.40
804.80 836.8o 870.40
10.06 10.46 10.88
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#772-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 21, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on July 9, 1981, wherein it is
recommended that the classification of Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic be
established with the following pay rate
Add Cost-of-Living Allowance
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
$20,924.80 $21,756.80 $22,630.40
804.8o 836.8o 870.40
10.06 10.46 10.88
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: Nash and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#773-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 20, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
recommended that the December 1, 1981 Base Salary Rate for Police Chief
and Fire Chief reflect a 15% differential over the base salary rate of
Police Captain and Battalion Chief, respectively, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Mayor for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted., it was
#774-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 20, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it
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is recommended that the December 1, 1981 Base Salary Rate for Police Chief
and Fire Chief reflect a 15% differential over the base salary rate of
lbw Police Captain and Battalion Chief, respectively, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#775-81 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated July 31,
1981 and July 14, 1981, from the Personnel Director and a communication
dated July 14, 1981 which transmits a resolution adopted on July 9, 1981
by the Civil Service Commission, wherein certain salary adjustments for
several department/division heads and other administrative and professional
classifications are submitted, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Mayor for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#776-81 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated July 31,
1981 and July 14, 1981, from the Personnel Director and the communication
dated July 14+, 1981 which transmits a resolution adopted on July 9, 1981
by the Civil Service Commission, wherein certain salary adjustments for
several department/division heads and other administrative and professiona1
classifications are submitted, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman McCann, seconded By Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#777-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated August 6, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 4, 1981, with respect to a
proposed amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service
Commission relative to accumulation of vacation leave, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for further considera-
tion.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#778-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated August 10, 1981, 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 Walter Toebe Construction, 29001 Wall Street, Wixom,
Michigan 48096, for the Newburgh Road/C & 0 Railroad Grade Separation
Project (Contract #81B) for the estimated total cost of $2,973,518.27 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 appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $2,973,518.27 from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improve.
ment Bond Issue for this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is
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hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as required;
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
Imo 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 t .is
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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#779-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated August 11, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and 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 A. G. & Sons Cement Company, Inc., 255 San Angelo Drive,
Milford, Michigan 48042, for the 1981 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive
Approach Program (Contract 81-J) for the estimated total cost of
$41,882.80 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 not to exceed
$1+1,882.80 from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue with the provision that this bond issue be reimbursed at such time
as funds are received from the single lot assessment payments; 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#780-81 RESOLVED, that the City Assessor having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated June 5, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution 87-81, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing thereon on August 12, 1981,
pursuant to Council Resolution 581-81, after due notice as required by
Title 2, Chapter 5, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
after a careful consideration having been given to all such matters
including the various objections, comments and observations of individuals
in attendance at such public hearing, the Council does hereby determine to
proceed no further with the special assessment proceedings heretofore
commenced for the proposed high pressure sodium street lighting system on
Davitt ornamental poles with underground wiring in Windridge Village
Subdivision #3.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#781-81 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated August 24, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in
conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the propose
improvement with regard to Windridge Village Subdivision No. 3, located in
the N.E. 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S., R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County
Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which sho,
tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be
prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the
City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the
lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district
and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate,
plans, specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the
City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of August 24, 1981, and that
there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
hereby set Wednesday, October 7, 1981, at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time
for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which
Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the Civic Center
Municipal Building, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant
to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such
hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#782-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 22, 1981, which sets forth its resolution
6-93-81 adopted on June 9, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-5-1-15
initiated by Council Resolution 414+-81 for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and
Norwich in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from P.L. to C-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
August 12, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution 627-81, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
does hereby deny the requested rezoning to C-1 and in lieu thereof approve
and grant the rezoning of subject property from P.L. to P.S. ; 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. 54+3, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
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.
LNAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#783-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152, dated
August 19, 1981, with respect to the annual Fall Festival to be conducted
on church grounds on September 12 and 13, 1981, the Council does hereby
waive all permit and license fees with respect to this affair and the
City Clerk and all other City officials will hereby do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVIII OF
ORDINANCE NO. 51.3, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 18.37(p)
THERETO.
LThe foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER
1, (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY
ADDING SECTION 6-116(w) 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 McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-705, 2-715,
2-719, 2-721, 2-723, 2-730, 2-745 AND 2-748
OF, AND ADDING SECTION 2-74+9 TO, CHAPTER 7
(RETIREMENT PLAN ORDINANCE) OF TITT,F 2 OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
imp 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#784+-81 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#785-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 24, 1981
from Carol E. Parker, 32623 Barkley, Livonia, MI 4815+, requesting
permission to close Barkley between Loveland and Oakley on Monday,
September 7, 1981, from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant
L permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to
approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, this 963rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:00 P. M., August 26, 1981.
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ADDISON W. :, ON, CI CLERK