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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 30, 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 8:06 P. M Councilwoman Gundersen delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert D Bennett,
Robert F. Nash, Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop and Robert E
McCann. Absent: Peter A Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney;
Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent, Parks & Recreation; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer;
Robert E Osborn, Director Public Works; Elaine Tuttle, City Treasurer; Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service;
Rudolf R Kleinert, Public Safety Director-Fire; Michael Reiser, Director of Civil
Defense.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#64-80 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 923rd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 16, 1980, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Council President dated January 23, 1980 with
respect to Committee Appointments was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
The communication from the Finance Director dated January 15, 1980
transmitting various unaudited financial statements of the City for the twelve months
ending November 30, 1979, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
The communication from the Traffic Commission dated January 11, 1980 with
respect to Traffic Signing in Area of Coventry Gardens Subdivision was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
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The communication from the Traffic Commission dated January 11, 1980 with
Lrespect to traffic problems in area of Elmira from Deering to Inkster and Orangelawn
from Clements Circle to Inkster, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council. (CR 640-79, CR 708-79 and CR 827-78)
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 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 79-6-1-19
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-2 TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
L. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.03 OF
ARTICLE X OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#65-80 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
submitted by the Department of Law in a letter dated January 4, 1980
submitted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution #251-78
with respect to Petition No. 76-8-6-7 to Provide Standards for Determining
the Use of Bakeries, etc. as Waiver Uses in C-1 Zoning Districts, and
having been given its second reading by Councilman Bishop on January 30,
1980, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee
of the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Taylor.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#66-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the acting Chief of the Fire Department, dated January 8., 1980, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Publi
Safety-Fire, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Wolverine Fire Apparatus Co. , Inc. ,
119 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 62, Sherwood, Michigan 49089, for supplying th
City (Fire Department) with new equipment to provide compartments, carrying
racks and other related items for installation on five (5) Seagrave Pumpers
for the price of $12,650 per vehicle, for a total c•st of $63,250.00, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifica-
tions; and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditur
of the sum of $63,250 from the 1968 Fire Department G 0. Bond Issue for thi
purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman. Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#67-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated January 10, 1980, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of gasoline
from Texaco, Inc. , effective December 15, 1979 and December 22, 1979, at
the following unit prices:
Regular 12 15 7 12 22 79
Less than 4,000 Gals. 59 Gal.. 9 Gal
More than 4,000 Gals. 805/Gal. .835/Gal
Lead Free
Less than 4,000 Gals 9045/Gal 9345/Gal
More than 4,000 Gals. 8475/Gal .8775/Gal,
said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government regulations;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication; and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
amended or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action
taken herein
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
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#68-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated January 10, 1980, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the purchase of diesel fuel, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the purchase of said diesel fuel from the City's
fuel supplier, D & W Oil Company, effective December 15, 1979 for the unit
price of 79.7 cents per gallon, and effective January 4, 1980 for the unit
price of 82.7 cents per gallon, said prices being made in accordance with
Federal Government regulations; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication; and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213 (d) (5) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; and all prior resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended or revised to the extent
necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#69-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 3, 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 action taken in Council Resolu-
tion 219-78 adopted on March 15, 1978, wherein a contract in the amount of
$36,400.00 was awarded to the Suburban Tile & Marble Company, Inc. for
ceramic and quarry tile work in connection with the construction of the new
Civic Center Municipal Building, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of an additional sum of $2820.00 from Federal
Economic Development Funds for this purpose, 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#70-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 2, 1980, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a request for payment Nos.
26, 27 and 28 from R E Dailey & Company, Construction Manager for the
Civic Center Municipal Building, dated December 20, 1979, which is as
follows:
a) Construction Management Fees $ 23,392.25
b) Reimbursables 34,905.51
TOTAL $ 58,297.76
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the Council does hereby authorize payment of the aforesaid amount to R. E.
Dailey & Company, as submitted; and, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an additional sum of
$34,905.51 from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds for this
purpose, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication; 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#71-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 4, 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, in connection with the installation of certain
underground improvements for the Civic Center Municipal Building, as
iftw approved and authorized in Council Resolution 384-78 adopted on April 19,
1978, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $55,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds for the purpose of constructing the aforesaid storm drainage, and
Council Resolution 384-78 is hereby amended and revised to the extent
necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#72-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 3, 1980, approved by the City Attorney and the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the appraisal of right-of-way required in order to complete
Newburgh Road between Six and Eight Mile Roads, and Council Resolution
584-79 adopted on June 20, 1979 having authorized and approved the employ-
ment of Charles W. Allen, Jr as an expert real estate appraiser for this
purpose, the Council does hereby appropriate an additional sum not to
exceed $300.00 from the 7 9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improve-
ment Bond Issue for the purpose of covering the cost of an additional
appraisal, as set forth in the aforesaid communication; 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
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NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#73-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of
Police, dated January 7, 1980, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Councildoes
hereby determine to renew the lease of Tennyson Rental Company, 32570
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the lease of four (4) 1980
Model Year vehicles to the City for the use of the Police Department
Saturation Patrol for the period of November 30, 1979 to November 30, 1980,
for a total cost of $11,808.00, and the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said lease renewal 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; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a
lease agreement renewal with Tennyson Rental Company for this purpose, and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#74-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated December 20, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, is approved by the Director of Public
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached final
estimate dated December 11, 1979, the Council does hereby authorize total
payment in the amount of $13,746.93 to A & P Construction Company, 41055
Joy Road, Canton, Michigan 48187, which sum includes the full and complete
balance due said company in connection with the installation of certain
sanitary sewer extensions along the north line of the Hidden Pines Sub-
division, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all of said work
has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications,
and, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize
an additional sum of $526.93 from the Water and Sewer Account No. 590-000-
158.000.000 for this purpose; 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#75-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Treasurer, dated January 15, 1980, the Council does hereby
authorize the City Treasurer to do all things necessary to prepare specific
tions and obtain bids for two (2) new cash registers for use in the City
Treasurer's office, in accordance with the provisions set forth in the
Financial Ordinance, the same thereafter to be submitted to Council for its
consideration.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#76-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City'
Planning Commission, dated December 21, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 12-250-79 adopted on December 18, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-11-2-27, submitted by the White Castle System, Inc. , requesting waiver
use approval to construct and operate a restaurant on property zoned C-2
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt and Merriman
Roads in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 35, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 79-11-2-27 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommends
tion of the Planning Commission, and subject to the following additional
conditions:
1. Removal of the existing freestanding sign now on
the premises which sign is not to be replaced by any other
sign, and
2. Enclosure of the refuse area with white glazed brick.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#77-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 26, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 12-255-79 adopted on December 18, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-12-8-35, submitted by Fred J. Armour, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct a medical clinic complex on the
west side of Farmington Road, south of Eight Mile Road, in Section 4,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and Petition 79-12-8-35 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to the
Final Plat Approval of Laurel Park South Subdivision No. 2, in Section 18, was
removed and will be considered at the next Regular Meeting of the Council to be held
on February 13, 1980.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#78-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated December 19, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. Pasko Ivezaj, 29201 Sunnydale, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as
amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia
Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to deny the
request for dividing Tax Item No. 46 051 01 0232 000 (13b232) into two
parcels since the same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance
and law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Gundersen and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#79-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated January 10, 1980, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regardto a request from Mrs. The1mr Brown, 36730 E. Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA
288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the
proposed division of Tax Item No. 46 019 99 0016 000 (05F1,F2a,Glb) would
not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and
does, accordingly, approve of dividing the same into two parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel A
A parcel of land situated in the Southwest 1./4 of Section 5, T. 1 S R 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as
Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 5; thence East along the
South line of said Section 5, 1893.13 feet; thence North 0 degrees 22
minutes 00 seconds East, 33 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 0
degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East, 105.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 14
minutes 30 seconds East, 55 feet; thence South 38 degrees 53 minutes 10
seconds East, 72.70 feet; thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds West
49.02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 101.0 feet
to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.21 acres.
and
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Parcel B
That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5 described as beginning at a
point on the South line of said Section distant South 89 degrees 14 minutes
30 seconds East 1893.13 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 5 and
proceeding thence North 0 degrees 22 minutes East 336.0 feet; thence South
53 degrees 55 minutes 57 seconds East 124.55 feet; thence South 0 degrees
22 minutes West 264.0 feet to the South line of Section 5; thence North
89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West along said line 101.0 feet except
that part commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 5; thence
East along the South line of Section 5, 1893.13 feet; thence North 0 degree;
22 minutes 00 seconds East, 33 feet to the point of beginning; thence North
0 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East, 105 0 feet, thence South 89 degrees
14 minutes 30 seconds East, 55 feet; thence South 38 degrees 53 minutes 10
seconds East, 72.70 feet; thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds West
49.02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 101.0 feet
to the Point of Beginning, containing .49 acres.
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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#80-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated November 27, 1979, and the report and recommenda-
tion of the Chief of Police, dated January 11, 1980, in connection there-
with, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Ervin L. Melching
and Lorene F. Melching for transfer of ownership of 1979 Class C Licensed
Business located at 34101 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, from Ervir
L. Melching, receiver for Club House Bar, Inc. , located at 34101 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commis-
sion
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#81-80 RESOLVED, that having considered letters from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated November 9, 1979 and November 21, 1979, respec-
tively, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
January 14, 1980, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from David Gazale, Jr. and Suha Gazale for transfer of
ownership of 1979-80 SDM licensed business from Roger M. Ajluni and David
S. Gazale located at 28515 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154; and
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does further approve of the request from Phibie Musallam and Musallam Z.
Musallam, 11004 Hudson, Warren, Michigan, for transfer of SDM licensed
business from David Gazale, Jr. and Suha Gazale, located at 28515 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154; 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#82-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from certain
residents of Richland Avenue, dated January 2, 1980, with respect to the
maintenance of Richland, west of Farmington Road, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Engineering Division for its report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
im, adopted, it was
#83-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Anthony
Miller, Norco Refrigeration Service, 10000 Garvett, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated January 3, 1980, with respect to the operation of concession stands
at various City functions, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter to the Department of Parks & Recreation for its report and recommends
tion.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#84-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chairman
of the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 19, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution #WS 2379 12/79 with respect to
proposed Wayne County Fees--Non-Residential User Charge and Industrial
Surveillance Permit Fee Charge, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the Water and Sewer Division to collect fees as follows:
NON-RESIDENTIAL USER CHARGE
$0.008 x water consumption in units Effective Date - All bills
rendered after January 1, 1980.
INDUSTRIAL SURVEILLANCE FEE CHARGE
Annual Fee - graduated volume base fee x survey factor
The volume base fee shall be on a graduated basis as follows:
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Average Wastewater Discharge Volume Volume
Based on Days When Discharge Occurs Base Fee
(Gallons Per day) ($)
0 - 50,000 $ 75
50,000 - 100,000 $ 225
100,000 - 250,000 $ 375
250,000 - 1,000,000 $ 525
Over 1,000,000 $ 750
The survey factor shall be a number equal to the number of constituents
contained in the wastewater discharged to a public sewer which exceed
the limitations as set forth in the Sewer Use Regulation (SUR), Article
IV-Section 2.A.U.
The survey factor shall not be less than 1.0 nor more than 10.0.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#85-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chairman
of the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 13, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, transmitting its resolution #WS 2378 12/79, and to which is
attached the proposed Water and Sewer Budget for the fiscal year ending
February 28, 1981, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter
to the Water Supply, Drainage, Sewage & Waste Disposal Study Committee for
its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#86-80 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Chapter
VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the recommenda-
tion of the Mayor, dated January 2, 1980, the Council does hereby confirm
the reappointment of Nancy Wilson, 29+85 Bobrich, Apartment 33, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, to the Board of Review of the City of Livonia for a term o7
three years expiring February 16, 1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
AYES: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
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#87-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 20, 1979, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
a request is made for an advance of funds for expenses to be incurred in
connection with the 1980 Ice Show, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation
Department, to be held on March 28-30, 1980, the Council does hereby
determine to appropriate and authorize the sum of $7500.00 as an advance
from the General Fund for the purposes set forth in the aforesaid communice
tion, such sum to be reimbursed to the General Fund from the proceeds of
the sale of tickets for this event.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#88-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of the Department of Community Resources, dated January 4, 1980, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached a communication from the Treasurer of
the Historical Commission, dated September 4, 1979, with respect to line
item changes in the 1980 budget of the Historical Commission, the Council
does hereby determine to approve the line item changes set forth in the
aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#89-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated January 11, 1980, with respect to authorized depositories
for City funds, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to
the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#90-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated January 3, 1980, wherein a request is made that additional
funds be appropriated to the 1979-80 budget for the Treasurer's office to
cover the salary of a personal property tax collector, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Mayor for his report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was unanimously
adopted
#91-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated January 3, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on December 20, 1979,
wherein it is recommended that the classification of Assistant Fire Chief
be established in the Department of Public Safety-Fire, at the following
rate of pay:
Step 1 ELsiukIL Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual 26582.40 27123.20 27664.00 28766.40 29910.40 31096.00
Biweekly 1022.40 1043.20 1064.00 1106.40 1150.40 1196.00
+ COLA $520.00 Annually
20.00 Biweekly
These proposed rates are based upon the current rate for Battalion Chief
and Fire Chief which became effective 12/1/78. They should be subject to
adjustment at the time the rates for Fire Department classifications are
established for the contract period beginning 12/1/79.
The Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#92-80 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia the need for 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, the Economic Development Corporations Act, being Act No.
338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a
means by which this purpose and intent may be accomplished; and
WHEREAS, a project (American Community Mutual Insurance Company
Office Building Project) to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and accom-
plish said purposes has been initiated by the Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation, in conformity with the Act, has
designated a project area and project district area for such a project
(American Community Mutual Insurance Company Office Building Project) to
this City Council for its approval thereof.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Livonia, Michigan
lbw (the "Planning Commission") has recommended the designation of a project
area and project district area for such a project (American Community
Mutual Insurance Company Office Building Project) to this City Council for
its approval thereof.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
as follows:
1. The following Project Area in the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, State of Michigan, as designated by the Corporation and
the Planning Commission be, and is hereby certified as
approved:
SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO
2. That the territory surrounding said designated Project Area
will not be significantly affected by the Project and, there-
fore, the Project District Area having the same description
as and boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein
certified as approved is hereby established.
3. It is hereby determined that there are less than eighteen (18'
residents, real property owners, or representatives of estab-
lishments located within the Project District Area, and,
therefore, a Project Citizens District Council shall not be
formed pursuant to Section 20 (b) of the Act.
1 . The City Clerk be, and is hereby directed to provide a
certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the
Board of Directors of the Corporation and the Secretary of the
Planning Commission.
5. All resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this
resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of
such conflict.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#93-80 WHEREAS, the Detroit Wastewater Treatment Plant has been cited by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency as the nation's single
largest source of pollution to the Great Lakes; and
WHEREAS, over the past few years wholesale sewage treatment rates
have been increased for Metropolitan Detroit customers by more than
530%; and
WHEREAS, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department still has
massive problems in the areas of adequate staffing and training of
personnel; and
WHEREAS, the actual performance by Detroit in treating wastewater
effluent has yet to meet E.P.A. secondary treatment standards despite
substantial expenditures for additional facilities, equipment, and
personnel; and
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WHEREAS, more than half of the population served by the Metro-
politan Detroit Water and Sewer System is located outside the City of
Detroit, and more than half of the revenues of the system, based on user
charges, are paid by customers located outside of the City of Detroit:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia strongly
supports the program of the CITIZENS FOR REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM
to engage in legislative efforts, including the support of an initiatory
petition drive, to restructure the Detroit Metropolitan Water and Sewer
System into a regional water and wastewater system operated by a Regional
Water and Sewer Commission to be elected by representatives of all of the
communities served by the system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia
supports this initiatory petition drive by authorizing the contribution of
$250.00 to cover the necessary expenses of petition printing, mailing and
other miscellaneous costs.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#91+-80 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 38, Act 65 of
the Public Acts of Michigan of 1973, as amended, the Council does hereby
appoint Amy Juntunen, 32215 Meadowbrook Lane, Livonia, Michigan, as the
Democratic member of the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia to fill
the unexpired term of the late Sydney Diamond, which term expires on
December 31, 1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
5-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 19, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 9-161-79 adopted on September 11, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-7-1-21 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a
change of zoning on property located on the north side •f Ann Arbor Road
between Newburgh Road and Ann Arbor Trail in the Northeast 1/4+ of Section
31, from R-1 to P., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on January 11+, 1980, pursuant to Council Resolution
1223-79, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
log Planning Commission and the said Petition 79-7-1-21 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. 54+3, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#96-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 26, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-213-79 adopted on November 13, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-5-1-13 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning
on property located on the southeast corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Newburgh
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, from C-1 to P.S., and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on January 14,
1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 1223-79, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Study Session of April 28, 1980 for
further consideration.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#97-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 26, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-213-79 adopted on November 13, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-5-1-13 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning
on property located on the southeast corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Newburgh
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, from C-1 to P.S., and the Council
having condadted"a public hearing with regard to this matter on January 14,
1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 1223-79, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the question of whether or not a gas station use has
been abandoned to the Bureau of Inspection for its report and recommenda-
tion.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#98-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 26, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-221-79 adopted on November 13, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-9-1-33 submitted by R. B. Murninghan for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Five Mile Road between Cavour and Garden
Avenues in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to R-7 and C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on January 14, 1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 1223-79, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 79-9-1-33 is hereby approved in part and denied in part; and
the change in zoning from RUF to R-7 only is hereby approved and grant-d;
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; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
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Commission as to that portion of the Petition requesting a change in zoning
from the RUF to C-2 classification which is hereby denied for the same
reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission;
and, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the
Planning Commission to initiate a petition for a change in zoning on. +he
balance of the property from RUF to R-7.
A roll call vote was taken onthe foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#99-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 26, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-217-79 adopted on November 13, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-10-1-37 submitted by Edmund Nida for a change of zoning on property
located on the northeast corner of Plymouth Road and Deering in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, from P S to C-2, and the Council having
c•nducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on January 14, 1980,
pursuant to Council Resolution 1223-79, the Council does hereby determine
to refer this matter to the City Planning Commission for a new report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#100-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 21, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-214-79 adopted on November 13, 1979 with regard to Petition
79-10-2-25 submitted by Burger Chef Systems, Inc. , requesting waiver use
approval to construct and operate a restaurant on property zoned C-2,
located on the west side of Farmington Road, north. of Seven Mile Road, in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, the Council does hereby determine to reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 79-10-2-25 is
hereby approved and granted; subject to compliance with conditiwns set
forth in a letter dated January 30, 1980, from Kenneth R. Hale, Attorney
for Petitioner, which provides as follows:
1. That the 119.80 foot area at the rear of the proposed site
will not be developed and that it will remain in its natural
state; provided, however, that, upon direction of the Council,
petitioner shall cause the area to be landscaped;
2. That the aforementioned undeveloped area will be policed in
the same manner as the developed parcel;
3 That the Waiver Use Petition No. 79-10-2-25 shall be amended
so as to delete from the petition the rear 119.80 feet of the
site heretofore submitted for approval;
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said waiver use approval shall not be construed as constituting approval of
the site plan; the said site plan being hereby referred to the City Planning
Commission for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Gundersen and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#101-80 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated November 21, 1979 on all matters required by Sections
2-506 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on January 14, 1980, after due
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and careful consideration
having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to
Section 2-508 of said Code:
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of two (2) 175 watt, mercury vapor lights on
existing wood poles within the St. Francis right-of-way,
north of Long, in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 1, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said
statement; and defray the cost of such improvement by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited
in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived.
(3) approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as
set forth in said statement dated November 21, 1979;
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid
by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited;
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
Lots 77 through 82, both inclusive, Lots 86 through 88, both
inclusive, Lots 90 through 92, both inclusive, of the
Argonne Annex Subdivision as recorded in Liber 46, Page 35,
Wayne County Records, said subdivision being of part of the
N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan;
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(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said
statement as prepared by the City Engineer, dated November
21, 1979; and
(8) that upon completisa of said roll, the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions
of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and file the same with the City Clerk, who there-
upon is directed to present the same to the City Council
prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon
pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#102-80 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated October 29, 1979 on all matters required by Sections
2-506 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on January 14, 1980, after due
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and careful consideration
having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 2-508 of said Code:
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of one (1) 100 watt high pressure sodium light
on an ornamental pole at the intersection of Crown and
Northfield in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 32, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and
defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment
upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as
set forth insaid statement dated October 29, 1979;
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid
by special assessment uponthe property especially benefited;
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
Lots 63 through 66, both inclusive, and Lots 80 and 81 of
New Joy Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 83, Page 45, and
Lots 115 and 116 of New Joy Subdivision No. 2, as recorded
in Liber 84, Page 53, as recorded in Wayne County Records,
said subdivisions being a part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 32,
T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
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(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said
statement as prepared by the City Engineer, dated October
29, 1979; and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions
of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and file the same with the City Clerk, who there-
upon is directed to present the same to the City Council
prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon
pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#103-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 16,
1980 from William N. Ponder, attorney at law, which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on January 15, 1980
by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 1-12-80 with regard to
Petition 79-12-2-33, submitted by Abraham Jaafar requesting waiver use
approval to utilize an SDD License in connection with an existing party
store on property zoned C-2 and located on the south side of Plymouth Road
between Stark and Wayne Roads, in the N.W 1/4 of Section 33, the Council
does hereby designate Monday, February 25, 1980, at 8:00 P.M. as the date
and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary
in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of
a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and
place thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#104-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources, dated January 11, 1980, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, does hereby
determine to accept the following gifts:
1. Mr. C A Smith - Livonia Christian Church $ 25.00
2. Mr. Peterson's Dance Group 100 00
3. Busy G's Craft Shop 140.00
and does hereby take this means to indicate its sincere appreciation to
Mr. C A. Smith - Livonia Christian Church, Mr. Peterson's Dance Group,
and Busy G's Craft Shop for these generous gifts; and, further, the
Council does hereby determine to increase the Revenue Summary Budget
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Account 101-000-698 in the sum of $265.00 and to appropriate this amount
to the Capital Outlay Account 101-174-983 for Senior Citizen purposes.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#105-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Peter
Klein, President of the Ziegler Place Tenant's Association, dated January
9, 1980, the Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, does hereby
determine to accept a gift in the amount of $200.00 from Mrs. Elizabeth J
Sellars, in memory of her son William T Sellars, and does hereby take this
means to indicate its sincere appreciation to Mrs. Elizabeth J Sellars for
this generous gift; and, further, the Council does hereby determine to
increase the Revenue Summary Budget Account 101-000-698 in the sum of
$200.00 and to appropriate this amount to the Capital Outlay Account
101-174-983 for Senior Citizen purposes.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#106-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated September 20, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mrs. Doris N. Batten, 30126 Bretton, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as
amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 51+3, the City of Livonia
Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the propose
division of Tax Item No 46 008 01 0472 000 (02c472), as amended by Survey
No. 237813 by Clive Cantor, Land Surveyor, dated January 11, 1980, would
not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and
does, accordingly, approve of dividing the same into two parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel A
The South 82.40 feet of Lot 472, including 1/2 of proposed vacant Pembroke
Avenue, Supervisor's Livonia Plat #8, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. As recorded in Liber 66, Page 59, of Plats, W C.R.
and
Parcel B
The North 52.40 feet of Lot 472, including 1/2 of proposed vacant Pembroke
Avenue, Supervisor's Livonia Plat #8, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. As recorded in Liber 66, Page 59, of Plats, W C.R.
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as shown on the maps attached to the aforesaid communication which are
L 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#107-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Council, dated January 14, 1980, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, with regard to a year end budget adjustment in
connection with retirement compensation for members of the Council, the
Council does hereby determine to appropriate and transfer the sum of
$12,318.00 from the 1979 Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the General
Fund to Account 101-101-722, Retirement Fund Contribution, 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
LNAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#108-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated January 17, 1980, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and in accordance with Chapter VIII,
Section 6, of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
determine that the Board of Review shall conduct Public Hearings in 1980
on the following dates:
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 4, 1980 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 5, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 7, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SECOND SESSION
Monday March 10, 1980 3:00 p.m - 8:00 p m.
Wednesday March 12, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 14, 1980 9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p m.
Monday March 17, 1980 3.00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LWednesday March 19, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m 1.30 p.m 4.30 p m.
Friday March 21, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 22, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Monday March 24, 1980 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
L Wednesday March 26, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 29, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday March 31, 1980 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 2, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday April 5, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday April 7, 1980 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
in the Board of Review Conference Room of the Assessor's Office
in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
and such additional meetings as may be necessary for the purpose
of reviewing the assessment roll for the year 1980 and hearing
any taxpayers deeming themselves aggrieved by the said assessments.
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of
compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review shall be
in the amount of $95.00 for the Chairperson and $80.00 for other members.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#109-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated January 15, 1980, wherein it is indicated that notice has been
received that requires the appointment of two additional Directors to the
Economic Development Corporation who shall be representatives of neighbor-
hood residents with respect to the Supreme Distributors Project Plan, who
are as follows:
Mr. John W Arthurs Mr. Vernon G Converse III
Bra-Con Industries, Inc. Scans Associates, Inc.
12001 Globe Road 13000 Farmington Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150 Livonia, Michigan 48150
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action,
provided that the aforesaid persons take the oath of office as required
in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the
office of the City Clerk„
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
frogBy Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#110-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 22,
1980 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement dated January 16, 1980, executed by Dennis Dembs and Michael
Roth, co-partners of the Dembs Roth Management Company, conveying:
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The West 45 feet of the East 260 feet of the South
480 feet of Lot 29, Livonia Industrial Park
Subdivision No. 2, as recorded in Liber 92, Pages 69
and 70, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being
of part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S. , R. 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
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 resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimousJ.y
adopted, it was
#111-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 18,
1980 from William J. Madden, Regional Project Manager, Wendy's International
Inc., which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determina-
tion made on January 15, 1980 by the City Planning Commission in its resolu-
tion 1-9-80 with regard to Petition 79-12-2-31 submitted by Wendy's
International Inc., requesting permission to construct a restaurant as a
waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the north side of Plymouth
Road, west of Merriman Road, in Section 27, the Council does hereby
designate Monday, February 25, 1980, at 8:00 P.M as the date and time for
conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such Hearing to
be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to
give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice
in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place
thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#112-80 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 to assist and retain local
industries and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and
revitalize the City's economy; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions has been
imi initiated by The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Wayne
(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 providing all information and requirements necessary for a project
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(The Stolaruk Corporation); and.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City has recommended its
approval to this Council; and
WHEREAS, the citizen project district area council has approved
said project plan.
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act 338 this Council has conducted a
public hearing on said project plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The project plan, as submitted and approved by the Corporation and
by the City's Planning Commission and the citizen project district
council, meets those requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act 338.
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the project for
not less than one year after approval of the project plan have
sufficient ability and experience to manage the plan properly.
3. The proposed methods of financing the project as outlined in the
project plan are feasible and the Corporation has the ability to
arrange the financing.
4. The project as submitted is reasonable and necessary to carry out the
purposes of the Act.
5. Based upon the information submitted and information obtained at public
hearings, the project plan, as submitted, and the project to which it
relates, serves to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment,
strengthen and revitalize the City's economy, encourage the location
and expansion of enterprises in the City, and, therefore, constitutes
an essential, vital and necessary public purpose.
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby rescinded.
and Council Resolution 1222-79, adopted on December 12, 1979, is hereby
rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#113-80 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.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#114-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated January 25, 1980, the Council does hereby determine that
the final date for the payment of taxes without penalty is hereby extended
from February 15, 1980 up to and until 5:00 P M , February 29, 1980
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#115-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance, dated January 23, 1980, approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a communication from the Honorable James
E. Mies, District Judge, 16th District Court, dated January 21, 1980, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of recording equipment for the
16th District Court from Lanier Business Products, Inc. , Post Office Box
1555, Atlanta, Georgia 30301, for the price of $5966.00, the same to be
expended from the General Fund; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication from the District Court, 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#116-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief Inspector, dated January 25, 1980, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
payment in the sum of $2400 00 to Daniel P Nagel, 37570 Dale, Apartment
101, Westland, Michigan 48185, for removal of rubbish, trash and debris
from premises located at 11943 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan, the same
to be expended from the Unsafe Building Account No. 205-525-882-050.000;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said work
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) (1) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#117-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated January 28, 1980, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
transmitting a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
January 24, 1980 wherein the Commission recommends that the Council concur
in a proposed 3-year agreement, for the period December 1, 1979 through
November 30, 1982, to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia
and the Livonia Supervisory Chapter of Local 1917, Affiliated with Council
23, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO,
and wherein a resolution of the Civil Service Commission does recommend
that the Council concur in adopting the necessary amendments to the
Compensation Plan, the Retirement Ordinance, as amended, the Group Weekly
Indemnity Insurance Plan, and the Financial Ordinance, so as to effectuate
the provisions set forth in the aforesaid agreement, the Council does
hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, subject to approval
of the Agreement as to form by the Department of Law, and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby directed to affix their signatures to the aforesaid
Agreement 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#118-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated January 28, 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 Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby accept the alternate bid of AIS Construction Equipment
Corporation, 56555 Pontiac Trail, New Hudson, Michigan 48165, for supplying
the City (Public Service Division - Road Maintenance Section) with one (1)
Heavy Duty Articulating Road Grader, including the all wheel drive option
(John Deere Model 672A) for the net price of $73,200.00, based on a total
price of $79,700.00 less trade-in of $6500.00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications with the
exception noted in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, this 924th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:25 P. M., January 30, 1980.
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ADDISON W +,CON, CITY CLEW