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MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
LOF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 16, 1978, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at approximately 8:02 P. M. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann, Robert F.
Nash, Jerry Raymond, Robert D. Bennett, Robert R Bishop and Peter A Ventura.
Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Robert M. Feinberg, Asst. City Attorney; John T.
Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Dennis J. Swift, Police Captain;
Donald E. Folsom, Batt. Chief Fire Department; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor;
Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, John Nagy, City Planner; Fernon C. Feenstra, Zoning
LBoard of Appeals; James L Miller, Personnel Director; Robert E. Osborn, Director
of Public Works; Tommy Mitchell, Traffic Commission and G. E Siemert, City Engineer.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#719-78 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 887th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held July 26, 1978, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Bennett 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 communication from the Department of Law dated July 21, 1978 with
respect to Ceckiewicz v. Civil Service Commission and City of Livonia; Michigan
Court of Appeals Docket No. 771809 was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
LThe communication from the Department of Law dated July 27, 1978 with
respect to Margaret Prappas v City of Livonia, Wayne County Civil Action No.
78-809778-AS, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 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 78-1-1-4
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3B AND R-4B TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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 17 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 78-1-1-6
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-2-B TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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 8 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 78-1-1-5
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-4B TO P.L.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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 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 78-1-1-7
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-2 TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
LNAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29 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 78-1-1-8
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM M-1 TO M-2
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
L The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 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 78-2-1-11
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3B, R-4B AND
P.L. TO R-4B AND P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash 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." RE: PETITION 78-2-6-5
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura.
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 CHAPTER 9 OF
TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#720-78 RESOLVED, that the roll call vote on the proposed ordinance
that would create a Police Reserve Unit controlled and supervised by the
Police Department, having received its second reading by Councilman Bishop
on August 16, 1978, is hereby tabled until such time as a report and
recommendation is received from the Legislative Committee which report woulc
clarify the language contained therein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Bennett, and McCann.
NAYS: Nash and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilmwn Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#721-78 RESOLVED, that the roll call vote on the proposed ordinance that
would create a Police Reserve Unit controlled and supervised by the
Police Department, having received its second reading by Councilman Bishop
on August 16, 1978, is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee for
further consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#722-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief,
Division of Fire, dated June 26, 1978, approved by the Director of Public
Safety-Fire, the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of
$8,000.00 from Salaries and Wages, Account No. 101-338-702.000.000 to the
following accounts.
$ 500 to B.A. 101-338-778.000.000 - Equipment Maintenance
2,500 to B A 101-338-779.000.000 - Laundry
5,000 to B A. 101-338-939.000.000 - Vehicle Maintenance
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#723-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of the Department of Parks and Recreation, dated July 12,
1978, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to the transfer of funds for the payment of utility
bills at Pierson, Jefferson and the Senior Citizens' Community Centers,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of $10,000 00
from Account No. 101-707-929 to the Recreation Budget Account No.
101-707-928, 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: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#724-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 12, 1978, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the transfer of funds as follows:
From To
Office Supplies $ 500 Auto Expense $ 250
Miscellaneous 50 Interview Board 350
Professional Service 150 Publishing 600
Medical Examiner 500 TOTAL _ 1,200
TRANSFER TOTAL TITEU
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#725-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated July 19, 1978 from
Michael J. Mitrowski, 17281 Francaville Drive, Livonia, Michigan, request-
ing permission to close Griffin Court, north of Bobrich, from 8.00 P M. ,
August 26, 1978 to 1:00 A M , August 27, 1978 for the purpose of conduct-
ing a corn roast, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission
as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of
the Police Department.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#726-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication. from Livonia
Tool and Mold, dated July 12, 1978, wherein it is indicated that it has
transferred its facilities from 20003 St. Francis Street, Livonia,
Michigan to the Litchfield Industrial Park, Litchfield, Michigan and which
further indicates that Livonia Tool and Mold desires to obtain an
Industrial Development Act, 1974 PA 198, Exemption for the Litchfield
Industrial Park facility, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter to the Law Department for its report and recommendation as to how
the City may best be assured that the industrial use of this property will
be discontinued, including the possibility of an agreement by the current
owner to discontinue said use, and the validity of such an agreement.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#727-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated July 3, 1978, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from Compton Village Cocktail Lounge, Inc. for transfer
classification of 1978 Class C License to B-Hotel License, to be held in
conjunction with existing Dance-Entertainment Permit and Official Permit
(Food), located at 28500 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County,
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under the provisions of Act 19, PA 1978, effective February 21, 1978, 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: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8:24 P M
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED that, Republic Dev Corp. , 31275 Northwestern Hwy,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, as proprietors, having requested the
City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following
subdivision: Quakertown Sub. No. 1 and Quakertown Sub. No. 2, located in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, City of Livonia, Michigan, the said
proposed preliminary plats being dated January 17, 1978; and it further
appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by
the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on
January 17, 1978 and it further appearing that such preliminary plat,
together with development plans and specifications for improvements therein
have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is
set forth in the report of that department dated July 10, 1978; therefore,
the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the
following conditions:
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision
Control Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning
Commission; the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public
Works and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such department; all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the
effective date of this resolution; failing this, the approval contained
herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans;
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(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a Receipt obtained therefor:
A. Trees $ 17,800.00
B Street Name Signs 1,300.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 2,400.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%) $18,333.60
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 42,778.40
61,112 00
F Engineering Services (Grading and Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 145.00
2. Permit and Inspection 800.00
945.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $ 83,657.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
Subdivision Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within
two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City Council
shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn
in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State
Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, personal bond to be personally
guaranteed by Abe Green, et al, or other financial assurance in such form
as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading by the
proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the proprietor
elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be in the
following amounts; such deposits to be deposited in the office of the City
Clerk:
General Improvement Bond - $1,269,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash
Sidewalk Bond - 75,000.00, of which at least
7,500.00 shall be in cash
Imw Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond -
15,000.00, of which at least
3,000.00 shall be in cash.
Monuments and Lot Markers - 6,115.00 cash
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Development of Greenbelt and Parksite Areas and Entrance Markers
irs 91,500.00, of which at least
5,000.00 shall be in cash.
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City Ordinances.
(10) FURTHER, the preliminary plat approved herein for
Quakertown Subdivision No. 2 is subject to a subsequent report being filed
by the Engineering Division with respect to required improvement bonds
and cash payment for said subdivision.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to
strike out reference to "personal bond to be personally guaranteed by
Abe Green, et al".
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: Raymond and Bishop.
LA roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as amended, as follows.
#728-78 RESOLVED that, Republic Development Corporation, 31275
Northwestern Hwy. , Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, as proprietors,
having requested the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat
of the following subdivision. Quakertown Sub. No. 1 and Quakertown Sub.
No. 2, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, City of Livonia,
Michigan, the said proposed preliminary plats being dated January 17, 1978;
and it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat
was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public
hearing on January 17, 1978; and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for improvements
therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works
as is set forth in the report of that department dated July 10, 1978;
therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary
plat on the following conditions :
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission, the
regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the
Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such depart-
ment; all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and
L completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall be considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivison Control Ordinance, as amended;
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(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans;
(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a Receipt obtained therefor:
A Trees $ 17,800 00
B. Street Name Signs 1,300.00
C Traffic Control Signs 2,400.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sidewalks)
1 Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%) $18,333.60
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 42,778.40
61,112.00
F. Engineering Services (Grading and Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 145.00
2. Permit and Inspection 800 00
945 00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $83,657.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid
subdivision shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with
existing Subdivision Regulations,
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision
if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved
herein, and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control
Ordinance and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts, such deposits to be deposited in the office of
the City Clerk.
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General Improvement Bond - $1,269,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash
Sidewalk Bond - 75,000 00, of which at least
7,500.00 shall be in cash
Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond -
15,000 00, of which at least
3,000.00 shall be in cash.
Monuments and Lot Markers - 6,115.00 cash
Development of Greenbelt and Parksite Areas and Entrance Markers
91,500 00, of which at least
5,000.00 shall be in cash
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City Ordinances.
(10) FURTHER, the preliminary plat approved herein for
Quakertown Subdivision No 2 is subject to a subsequent report being filed
by the Engineering Division with respect to required improvement bonds and
cash payment for said subdivision.
with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 8 28 P M.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#729-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated July 7, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the
City execute a deed conveying right-of-way on Middlebelt Road (adjacent to
the Wilson Barn Site), in the N.W 1/4 of Section 36, to the Wayne County
Road Commission, the legal description of which is as follows'
The West 60 ft of the following described parcel of land:
Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, T 1 S , R 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as.
Beginning at a point at the West quarter corner of Section 36, T 1 S ,
R 9 E , and proceeding thence along the West line of said Section 36,
N. 0° 30' 50" W. 641.92 feet, thence S 89° 59' 50" East 332.00 feet,
thence S. 0° 30' 50" E. 642.70 feet; thence along the East and West
quarter Section line of said Section 36, S 89° 51' 40" w 332.00 feet
to the place of beginning.
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the Council does hereby authorize the conveyance of the aforesaid
described property in the manner indicated and for this purpose, the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the necessary deed 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: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#730-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 12, 1978, approved by the Director of Public
Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney and approved for submission
by the Mayor, recommending that the City dedicate and establish a certain
10' wide easement through city-owned property referred to as Taxation
Parcel No. l8Albl in Section 18, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
(southwest corner of Six Mile and Newburgh Roads), the Council does hereby
authorize the execution of a Right-of-Way Agreement by the Mayor and City
Clerk on behalf of the City of Livonia to the Detroit Edison Company upon,
over and across property in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, as described in the attached Agreement.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#731-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 13,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
6-124-78 adopted on June 20, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-5-2-14,
submitted by Newburgh United Methodist Church requesting waiver use
approval to construct and operate a single-story fellowship hall and
addition to an existing building on property zoned RUF, located on the
north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Levan Road and Angeline Circle in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 78-5-2-14 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#732-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 11, 1978, which transmits its Resolution No
6-126-78 adopted on June 20, 1978, wherein the Planning Commission did
amend Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled Master
School and Park Plan, so as to delete property located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road between Gill Road and Farmington Road in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 4 from the Master Plan, the Council does hereby acknowledge
receipt of the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#733-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 11, 1978, which transmits its Resolution
No. 6-127-78 adopted on June 20, 1978, wherein the Planning Commission did
amend Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled Master
School and Park Plan, so as to delete property located on the south side of
Lyndon Avenue between Levan Road and Park in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
20 from the Master Plan, the Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of
the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#734-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 11, 1978, which transmits its Resolution No
6-128-78 adopted on June 20, 1978, wherein the Planning Commission did
amend Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled Master
School and Park Plan, so as to delete property located on the south side of
St. Martins Avenue between Purlingbrook and Middlebelt Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 from the said Master Plan, the Council does
hereby acknowledge receipt of the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#735-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 17, 1978, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
368-78, transmitting for Council acceptance a Deed "C" dated July 17, 1978,
executed by Detroit Federal Savings and Loan Association, by Samuel B.
Sherer, its President, and W. Gerald Warren, its Secretary, conveying to
the City the following described property:
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Part of the northwest quarter of Section 36, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, being more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point at the west quarter corner of
Section 36, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, and proceeding
thence along the west line of said Section 36, North 0
degrees 30 minutes 50 seconds west 641.92 feet; thence
south 89 degrees 59 minutes 50 seconds east 332.00
feet; thence south 0 degrees 30 minutes 50 seconds east
642.70 feet; thence along the east and west quarter section
line of said Section 36, South 89 degrees 51 Minutes 40
Seconds West 332.00 feet to the place of beginning,con-
taining 4.8953 acres of land, more or less.
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Deed "C," and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution;
FURTHER, the City Assessor is hereby requested to do all things necessary
to have the subject property removed from the tax rolls as being city-
owned and exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: Ventura and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#736-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 17, 1978, with regard to leasing of the residen-
tial building on the Wilson Barn Property, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to rent said premises to Mr Robert Boyce, and the Department of Law
is hereby requested to prepare a month to month lease in accordance with
the aforesaid communication, for submission to Council for approval,
provided, further, that the rental amount shall be left open pending a
report and recommendation from the City Property Manager.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#737-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 17, 1978, with regard to the Lease of the residen-
tial building on the Wilson Barn Property to Mr. Robert Boyce, the Council
does hereby determine to refer the matter of the rent to be charged for
said premises to the City Property Manager for his report and recommenda-
tion.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Raymond, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#738-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated July 12, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize expenditures not to exceed $4,000.00 from CETA funds to be made
to Detroit Barber College for barber stylist training for a period
extending to approximately September, 1979, the action herein being taken
for the reasons indicated 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:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#739-78 RESOLVED, that having received a request from Ager Building
Company, 27620 Farmington Road, Suite No. 205, Farmington Hills, Michigan
48018, with respect to a proposed land exchange between Ager Building
Company and the City of Livonia of property located in the S W 1/4 of
Section 3, wherein the City would receive approximately 9 3 acres to be
added to the Livonia Jaycee Park in exchange for approximately 9.3 acres
of unused portions of the Livonia Jaycee Park, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Finance and Insurance Committee for
its report and recommendation after receipt of appraisal of the subject
parcels.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#740-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the
assessment rolls, as prepared by the City Assessor, for the paving of
Hathaway (Farmington to Stark) and the paving of Deering Avenue (Pembroke
to Vassar) back to the City Assessor until such time as a report and
recommendation is received from the City Engineer with respect to bids
received for the named projects.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
L #741-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 19,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution no.
5-94-78 with regard to Petition No. 78-2-6-3 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Section 11.03, Waiver Uses within
the C-2 Zoning District of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, by amending the
present standards and adding new standards for gasoline service stations;
restaurants; new and used car lots and showrooms, new or used mobile home
sales; open-air sales; display and/or rental of utility trailers and
buildings of 30,000 square feet or more, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing on July 24, 1978 with regard to this matter, pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 530-78, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#742-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 19,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution no.
lwr 5-93-78 with regard to Petition No. 78-4-6-6 initiated by Council resolu-
tion No. 256-78, pursuant to Section 23.01(a) of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, to amend Section
21.05 of Ordinance No. 543 with regard to compensation paid the members of
the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on July 24, 1978 pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 530-78, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No 78-4-6-6 is hereby
approved and granted, and the Department of Law is requested to prepare
an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#743-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated July 22, 1978 from
Mrs. Bonnie L Blanton, 15010 Heyer, Livonia, Michigan, requesting permis-
sion to close Heyer Street between Elsie and Ross from 7:00 P M on
September 9, 1978 to 1:00 A M. on September 10, 1978 for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to
approval of the Police Department.
LThe communication from Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants, dated May 23,
1978 with respect to audits of the financial statements of the various funds for the
year ending November 30, 1977, as well as water and sewer funds for year ending
February 28, 1978, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#744-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 29,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
3-38-78 with regard to Petition 78-1-1-3, submitted by Bob Jenkins for a
change of zoning of property located west of Harrison Avenue, south of Six
Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to R-2B, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
June 5, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 381-78, at which time
Petition 78-1-1-3 was amended so as to request a change of zoning from RUF
to R-3, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition No. 78-1-1-3, as amended, is hereby
approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law
and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution; provided, however, that the petitioner shall amend
his application to conform with all of the requirements set forth in the
zoning ordinance of the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. Ventura
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#745-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated May 8, 1978, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to an Inter-
governmental Personnel Act Grant No. 78-MI-01 09 for a Career Development
Program, which grant was previously awarded to the City of Livonia on
January 30, 1978 as set forth in a Grant Agreement attached to the
aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby determine to accept the
aforementioned grant and does further determine that the City shall provide
$7,860.00 of personnel employee time as a "match", further, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $7,860.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose, subject to reimbursement
of same from Federal funding, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the Grant Agreement 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: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#746-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the question of the use of CETA
Funds or other City funds for sending CETA employees out of the State for
training or other purposes, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#74778 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated January 11, 1978 submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 396-77, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 22, 1977 wherein it is
recommended that a salary adjustment be made for the position of Personnel
Director, which salary adjustment would be based upon the following current
rates:
Present Maximum Salary
Annual $27,497.60
Proposed Maximum Salary
Annual $28,121 60
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#748-78 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby rescinds that portion of Council
Resolution No. 377-78 regarding appointments to the Rouge Watershed
Committee and hereby establishes that said appointments to the said
Committee shall be made by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously , )
adopted, it was
#749-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 25,
1978 from Rodney C. Kropf, attorney for Sam and Joy Moy, which in accord-
ance with provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on July 18,
1978 by the City Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 6-148-78 with
regard to Petition No 71-5-2-18 submitted by Sam and Joy Moy requesting
permission to expand an existing restaurant as a waiver use on property
zoned C-2 and P and located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between
Munger and Six Mile Road in Section 14, the Council does hereby designate
September 25, 1978 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, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is
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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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#750-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated July 31, 1978 from
Mrs. Virginia E Shimshock, 32738 Barkley, Livonia, Michigan, requesting
permission to close Barkley Street between Oakley and Loveland at 1:00 P M
on September 4, 1978 to 10.00 P M. on September 4, 1978 for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permis-
sion as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval
of the Police Department.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted
it was
#751-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Reverend Joseph
Fedyszak of the Sacred Heart Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, 29125 West
Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 1, 1978, wherein a
request is submitted that the City Waive all inspection fees in connection
with the Fall Festival to be held under the auspices of the church on
September 8, 9, and 10, 1978, the Council does hereby determine to approve
the said request, and for this purpose, requests that the City Clerk and
all other City officials do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
The communication from the Finance Director dated July 18, 1978 transmitting various
financial statements for the month ending June 30, 1978, was received and places on
file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#752-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 1,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution No.
7-150-78 with regard to Petition No. 77-8-6-8 submitted by the City
Planning Commission to amend Section 18.24, Accessory Buildings, of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, to provide controls
on heights of detached garages and accessory buildings, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on January 16,
1978 pursuant to Council Resolution No. 1001-77, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition No 77-8-6-8 is hereby approved and granted, and the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman. Bennett, and unanimously adopted
it was
#753-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 31, 1978, which transmits its Resolution
No. 7-147-78, adopted on July 18, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution
No. 529-78, wherein it is recommended that the renaming of Huff Street in
the Blue Grass Estates Subdivision be denied, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
determines to take no further action in this matter.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#754-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated July 28, 1978, which indicates that the Biltmore Homes Company,
2900 West Maple, Troy, Michigan 48084, proprietor of Windridge Village
Subdivision No. 2, situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, has
delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat
be presented to Council for final approval; and the Council having
received a communication from the City Planning Commission dated July 26,
1978, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for the said sub-
division in its Resolution No. 6-152-78, adopted on July 18, 1978; and the
Council having considered a report from the City Engineer dated July 17,
1978 recommending approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the
preliminary plat of which was approved by the Council in its Resolution No.
503-78 adopted on June 7, 1978, said preliminary plat having been
recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission on November 22,
1977 in its Resolution No. 11-260-77, now, therefore, the Council does
hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat of Windridge
Village Subdivision No. 2, located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof,
which proprietor is also hereby required to do all things necessary to
obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967
as amended, and the ordinances of the City of Livonia, and further, the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 9:17 P M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#755-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated August 3, 1978, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 698-77, adopted on
July 13, 1977, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution No. 72-78
adopted on February 1, 1978 and Council Resolution No. 246-78 adopted on
March 15, 1978, so as to further reduce the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City for general improvements in the Brookwood West
Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11 to $20,000.00 of
which at least $10,000 00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining
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improvements in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, further, all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the city including those
for sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and unchanged, and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 9:18 P. M.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted
it was
#756-78 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing take plhee
before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, September 25,
1978 at 8:00 P M at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition No. 78-3-1-16 submitted by Walter and Anne Zielinski and
George and. Helen Constantine for a change of zoning of property
located on the northeast corner of Seven Mile and. Gill Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUF to P S , the City Planning
Commission having in its Resolution No. 7-151-78 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 78-3-1-16 be denied; and
(2) Petition No. 77-3-6-4, as amended, submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Sections 2.06 and 18.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to the definition of lots
and to lot limitation, the City Planning Commission having in its
Resolution No. 7-146-78 recommended to the City Council that Petition
No. 77-3-6-4 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a.
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
(and/or)
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and, to each railroae
company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the dis-
tricts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to do al:
her things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#757-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council
for the month of September, 1978:
Wednesday, September 13, 1978, and
Wednesday, September 27, 1978
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#758-78 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#759-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Property
Manager and the Finance Director, dated August 3, 1978, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with respect to a proposal by Mr. Dimitrios Gotsis,
proprietor of the Golden Lantern Restaurant, to lease from the City the
adjacent premises now being used as the L 0 V E Office, as an addition to
his present restaurant facility, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter to the Committee of the Whole.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9.20 P. M
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#760-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 31, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept
the bid of A S I , Inc , 3080 Orchard Lake Road, Keego Harbor, Michigan
48033, for installing the mechanical ventilation and air conditioning
system in the 16th District Court (lower level renovation) for the price of
$16,900 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets
all specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#761-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind its
Resolution No 681-78, adopted on July 26, 1978, with respect to the
installation of sidewalks on the east side of Levan between 1-96 and. Five
Mile Road, and on Lyndon and on the North Service Drive, immediately east
of Levan
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#762-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 28, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning the installation of
sidewalks on the east side of Levan between 1-96 and Five Mile Road, and
on Lyndon and on the North Service Drive, immediately east of Levan, at
the following locations:
Work to be Constructed.
Parcel No or Footage Required
20m161 400 s.f. (5' wide)
20H1a3 700 s.f. (5' wide)
20J1a1 1,650 s.f. (5' wide)
20J0Lala 4,200 s.f. (6' wide)
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 at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which
is made pursuant to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5,
Chapter 1, Section 5-137; and FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the
respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete
said sidewalks on or before September 15, 1978, after which date the
Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of the said
sidewalks.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 9.21 P. M
*Councilman Nash was excused at 9:21 P M
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#763-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the City Engineer, dated August 15, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Rouge Valley Construction Company, 32300
Schoolcraft, Suite D-8, Livonia, Michigan 48150, the proprietor of
Hampshire Estates Subdivision, located in the S. W 1/4 of Section 24, the
financial assurances previously deposited with respect to the General
Improvements and Sidewalk Improvements, deposited pursuant to Council
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Resolution No 640-75 adopted on July 23, 1975, as thereafter subsequently
amended including the action taken on November 25, 1975 and December 14,
1977 in Council Resolution Numbers 992-75 and 1128-77, respectively, which
previously reduced such financial assurances to $19,000.00 and $2,000 00,
to guaranty the satisfactory installation of improvements in Hampshire
Estates Subdivision; the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these
improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the
rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 9.22 P M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#764-78 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the action taken by the Livonia City
Council, in its Resolution No. 658-74, at a regular meeting held on
August 21, 1974, relating to the acceptance of certain deeds and easements
by the City of Livonia, in connection with the development of the Argyle
Park Subdivision, located in the N. W 1/4 of Section 10, City of Livonia,
and having considered certain recent requests of the residents of Argyle
Park Subdivision relative to the installation of public sidewalks, the
Council does hereby determine to require the developers of said subdivision,
Koppy-Densmore, Incorporated, to install all missing public sidewalks
adjacent to occupied homes within this subdivision, in accordance with the
original subdivision development plans thereof, on or before September 5,
1978, after which date, the Engineering Division shall arrange for the
installation of said sidewalks, the cost of which shall be defrayed from
financial assurances heretofore deposited by Koppy-Densmore, Incorporated,
with the City of Livonia in connection with the development of said
subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#765-78 RESOLVED, that Gerald D. Taylor, 36734 Sunnydale, is hereby
appointed to the Office of Councilman of the Livonia City Council to fill
the unexpired term of Jerry H. Brown.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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fir On the motion of Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, this 888th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at approximately 9:27 P M. , August 16, 1978.
ADDISON W. Br, CIT CLERK