HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1977-08-24 16557
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 24, 1977, 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 8.05 P. M. . Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Jerry H.
Brown, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D. Bennett.
Absent--Robert F. Nash.
Elected and appointed officials present. Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Jack Dodge,
Director of Finance; Ronald Mardiros, City Attorney, Robert Osborn, Director of
Public Works, Robert Turner, Police Chief, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy,
City Planner, Russell A. Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Services, Richard 0.
Jones, Public Utility Manager, Theodor P. Krauss, Civil Service Department; Ronald
Reinke, Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Robert Wisler, Adminis-
trative Assistant to the Mayor; Tommy Mitchell, Traffic Commission and Suzanne
Wisler of the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#775-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 864th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held August 17, 1977, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#776-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby give notice that the
action taken in Council Resolution No. 750-77, adopted on August 17, 1977
with respect to Petition No. 77-4-1-10, will be reconsidered at the next
Regular Meeting to be conducted on September 7, 1977.
The communication dated August 8, 1977 from the Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation, with respect to the revenues received from the Green Fees at the
Municipal Golf Courses, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
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The communication dated August 8, 1977 from the CETA Program Administra-
L.
tor, transmitting the 1977 Federally required Quarterly Reports relative to the
City of Livonia CETA Program, was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 77-3-3-3)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS* 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 PARAGRAPH (nn)
OF SECTION 5-901 OF CHAPTER 9 (PARKS
AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF TITLE 5 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance*
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4+
(WATER) OF TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY
ADDING PARAGRAPH (j ) TO SECTION
5-413 THEREOF.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance-
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 77-5-3-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES- Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. 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 VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 77-5-3-6)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4777-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
L of the City Engineer dated July 13, 1977 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 accept the
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Unit Price Bid of Chemi-T'o1 Chemical Company, 2776 CR 69, Gibsonburg,
Ohio 43431, for the 1977 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract No. 77-J)
in accordance with plans and specifications as prepared by the Engineering
Division, attached to the aforesaid communication for the estimated total
cost of $4,560.13 based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of
units of work involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the
actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council does hereby
appropriate and, authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$4,560.13 from Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Acct) for
this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve any minor adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor and
the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do All
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. Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
The communication dated July 18, 1977 from the City Engineer, with respect
to the maintenance of Beautification Easements within the Laurel Park Development,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#778-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated July 18,1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to
the proposed paving improvement of Hathaway Avenue, between Farmington
Road and Stark Road, which was previously referred to the Engineering
Division in Council resolution 543-77, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action with respect to this matter for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#779-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to request that
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee submit its report and recommenda-
tion on the general question of the manner of cost apportionment in
special assessment districts which have been established in order to
finance street improvement projects on half-mile roads.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#780-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated July 29, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
is attached a proposed agreement between the Wayne County Drain Commis-
sioner, acting for and on behalf of the Beitz Drain Drainage District,
Biltmore Properties Company, and the City of Livonia, which agreement
would amend the original Livonia Drain No. 20 Drainage District for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said
agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in the manner and
form referred to, 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. Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#781-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the City Planner dated July 13, 1977, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, sub-
mitted pursuant to Council resolution 143-77, with respect to the question
of the maintenance of the berms which were installed within the Six Mile
Road right-of-way,between Farmington Road and Fitzgerald Avenue, the
Council does hereby determine to take this means to agree in principle
with the recommendation that the subject berms be maintained by the
abutting property owners, further, the Council requests that the Director
of Public Works suggest to all affected civic associations that they
re-examine their prior commitments with respect to this matter.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#782-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Roderick L.
Longpre, 38637 Elsie, Livonia Michigan 48154, dated July 15, 1977,
wherein he has suggested that tax payments be made on a semi-annual basis,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the City Treasurer and City
Assessor for their respective reports and recommendations.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#783-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. and Mrs.
Schikora, 14509 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated July 19,
1977, which sets forth certain complaints and suggestions with respect to
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Madonna Park, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Police
Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission for their respective
reports and recommendations, including therein a recommendation with
respect to the possible installation of vandal lights in the said area.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#784-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Historical Commission, dated July 16, 1977, approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, which recommends a revision in the admission fee
structure for Quaker Acres as well as establishing a fee structure for
the Hill House Museum, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#785-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated July 28, 1977, approved Dy the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification #1 to the CETA Classroom Training Contract, the
Council does hereby authorize the said modification in the manner and
form indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#786-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated August 1, 1977 which transmits its resolution
#7-139-77 with regard to Petition 77-5-3-4 submitted by Raymond H.
Pietryka requesting the vacating of a public alley located south of Seven
Mile, between Hillcrest and Flamingo, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission and to grant and approve the said Petition No.
77-5-3-4, subject to the retention of a full width easement, and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating
ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Theodore
A. Richman, 16910 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, dated
July 25, 1977, submitted on behalf of Spaghetti Company, 29505 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan, requesting the modification of Condition #3
set forth in Council resolution #85-77, adopted on January 19, 1977, so
as to permit a seating capacity of the subject restaurant in an amount
not to exceed 389 seats in lieu of the 350 seat limitation prescribed,
the Council does hereby determine to approve the said request; and to the
extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein Council
resolution #85-77 is hereby amended and revised.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS Bishop, Bennett, Brown and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#787-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated July 28, 1977, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of
Mr. Andrew R. Brodhun, 16915 Canterbury, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as a
member of the Local Officers Compensation Corrm►i.ssion for a term of seven
years which will expire April 2, 1984, the Council does hereby determine
to confirm the appointment of Mr. Andrew R. Brodhun, it is further
provided that he shall take the Oath of Office as prescribed in Chapter
X, Section 3 of the City Charter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#788-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated August 1, 1977, which indicates that the City Clerk did
appoint Frances S. Stem, 11315 Arden, Livonia, Michigan, as Deputy City
Clerk, effective August 1, 1977, at an annual salary of $18,500.00, to
serve at the pleasure of the City Clerk, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to confirm the said appointment.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#789-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 29, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 662-77, with respect
to the examination procedure of using 100% oral interview in testing
applicants, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back
to the Civil Service Department for further review as a question of
general policy and thereafter submit a report and recommendation to the
Council, further, the Council requests that the examination procedure for
the position of Coordinator of Senior Citizens' Activities be resumed and
completed.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7
(RETIREMENT PLAN ORDINANCE) OF TITLE
2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTIONS 2-745-
2-746 AND 2-747 THERETO.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#790-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Board, dated August 9, 1977, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution #WS 2205 7/77, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Jack Doheny Supplies Inc., 777
Silver Springs Ct., Northville, Michigan 48167, for supplying the City
(Sewer Division) with one (1) current model high velocity Water Jet
Sewer Cleaner and Truck for the net total price of $24,000.00 (unit
price $32,446 10 less trade-in of $8,446.10), the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, and the
bid of Underground Utilities Equipment Company is hereby rejected inas-
much as the same did not meet specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
Imo #791-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated August 9, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
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transmits its resolution #WS 2203 7/77,the Council does hereby determine
to accept the bid of Sinelli Tractor & Equipment Company, 48850 Twelve
Mile Road, Wixom, Michigan 48096, for supplying the City (Water Division)
with one heavy duty Tractor Loader Backhoe W/5' Hydraulic Digmor Exten-
sion for the net total price of $15,895.00 (unit price $20,145.00 less
trade-in of $4,250.00), the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and, meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#792-77 RESOLVED, that havigg considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated August 9, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution #WS 2204 7/77, the Council does hereby determine
to accept the bid of Jack Doheny Supplies Inc., 777 Silver Springs Ct. ,
Northville, Michigan 48167, for supplying the City (Sewer Division) with
one (1) new current model Sewer Rodding Machine, Cable Rod Type Trailer
Mounted, for the net total price of $3,400.00 (unit price of $3,800.00
less trade-in of $400.00), the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#793-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 14, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, and to which is attached an Offer to Purchase city-owned property
located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, south of Seven Mile Road,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the Law
Department for subsequent submission at such time as the Burger King
Corporation has furnished to the City an expert Real Estate Appraisal
with respect to the.subject property
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#794-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated August 12, 1977, with regard to an application submitted by the
City to the Dept. of Natural Resources for a Work Opportunity Resource
Corps. Grant, which grant has now been approved in the amount of
$25,688.00 and is for the purpose of employing 16 youths and 2 super-
visors and providing them with proper equipment in order to clear and
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develop park sites within the city, the Council does hereby determine to
accept the said grant and for this purpose appropriates and authorizes
as an advance the sum of $12,844.00 from the Unallocated Surplus Account
which sum shall be reimbursed to the same from funds received from the
State of Michigan upon completion of the said program.
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#795-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mrs. John
Lenhardt, dated August 16, 1977, to which is attached a petition signed
by certain residents in the area requesting permission to close Filen
Drive from 15151 Ellen Drive to 14908 Ellen Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
on Saturday, September 10, 1977 from 5 00 p. m. to 12 o'clock midnight,
for the purpose of conducting a family block party, the Council does
hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action being taken
herein subject to the approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#796-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated August 9, 1977, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the action
taken in Council resolution #740-77, adopted on July 27, 1977, the
Council does hereby determine to amend the aforesaid resolution so as to
provide that the bid accepted therein is for "Phase III, Part 8" and
not for "Phase IV, Part 8", and the balance of Council resolution #740-77
shall remain in full force and effect.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#797-77 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 77-8-3-10 submitted
by Bernard M. Matusz, 29197 Grandon, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
August 5, 1977, wherein a request is made for the vacating of a certain
easement located on Lot 261 of Pearl Wilson Subdivision No. 4, in
Section 36, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accordance
with provisions of law and City ordinance.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#798-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated August 3,
1977, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance two
Grants of Easements, both dated July 28, 1977, and executed by Matthew
Luptak and Daisy Luptak, his wife, conveying to the City of Livonia two
easements for storm sewer purposes which easements are more particularly
described as follaws:
The North 10 feet of the following described parcel:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant due N. 988.34 feet and S. 89°
37' E. 1106 ft. from the S.W. corner of Section 13 and
proceeding thence due S. 166 feet thence S. 89° 37' E. 60
feet thence due N. 166 ft. thence N. 89° 37' W. 60 ft. to
the point of beginning except the S. 30 ft. thereof. 0.19
acre. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 13DE31c1)
and
The North 10 feet of the following described parcel:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point distant N. 822.34 feet and E. 1166.0 ft.
from the S.W. corner of Section 13 and proceeding thence N.
166.0 ft. thence E. 144.70 ft. thence S. 0° 36' E. 166.0 ft.
thence W. 146.46 ft. to the point of beginning except the E. 60
feet thereof also except the S. 30 ft. thereof. 0.27 acres
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 13DE32a1)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grants 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 things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and. McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#799-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated August 8, 1977 transmitting for acceptance a
warranty deed, executed on July 28, 1977 by Angelo DiPonio on behalf of
Greenfield. Construction Company, Inc conveying the following described
premises:
A parcel of land being a part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18,
T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, more particularly described as:
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Commencing at the N. E. corner of Section 18,
T. 1 S , R. 9 E , thence S. 0° 21' 20" E along the
East line of said Section 623.01 ft. to a point, thence
S. 89° 58' W. 60 00 ft. to a point on the West line of
Newburgh Road (120 ft. MI. ), said point being the N. E.
corner and the place of beginning of the parcel herein
described; thence S. 0° 21' 20" E. along the West line
of said Newburgh Road, 58.00 ft. to a point, thence S.
89° 58' W. 150.00 ft. to a point; thence N. 84° 19' 22"
W. 70.39 ft. to a point, thence N. 0° 21' 20" W. 51.00
ft. to a point, thence N. 89° 58' E. 220.00 ft. to the
point of beginning, containing 0.287 acres of land, more
or less.
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have it recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds,
and to do all other 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 tax exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#800-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution #671-77, adopted on July 13, 1977, and in accordance with
Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of August 15, 1977 a revised assessment roll dated
August 10, 1977 for the proposed installation of ornamental street light-
ing with underground wiring in the Cherokee Trail Subdivision located in
the S.W. 1/4 of Section 33, City of Livonia, Michigan, containing the
special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the con-
struction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council resolution #671,-77,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said revised roll is hereby
accepted by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in
the office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk
be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that
the revised assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road,
on Monday, October 10, 1977, at 8:00 P. M., to review the said Special
Assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all
interested persons to be heard,
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and
circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10)
days prior to the aforesaid date of October 10, 1977, the City Clerk is
also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice
thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the
proposed assessment district as their respective names and addresses
appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was unanimously
adopted
4801-77 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, October 10,
1977, at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Ha11,33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items.
1) Petition 77-5-1-14 submitted by the City Planning Commission,
on its own motion, for a change of zoning of property located
between Five and Six Mile Road, and between Newburgh Road
and the I-275 Freeway, in Section 18, from R-2-A and R-3-B
to P. L., the City Planning Commission having in its resolu-
tion #7-134-77 recommended to the City Council that Petition
77-5-1-14 be approved,
2) Petition 77-5-1-15 submitted by Kenneth T. and Mary E. Owen
for a change of zoning of property located on the north side
of Seven Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 4, from RUF to C-1, the City Planning Commis-
sion having in its resolution 47-135-77 recommended to the
City Council that Petition 77-5-1-15 be approved,
3) Petition 77-6-1-17 submitted by the Curtis Building Company
and Goray Development Company for a change of zoning of
property located on the east side of Stark Road, south of
Plymouth Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF
and R-7 to R-1-A, the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution #7-137-77 recommended to the City Council that
Petition 77-6-1-17 be approved,
4) Petition 77-6-1-19, as amended, submitted by Raymond Chopp
for a change of zoning of property located on the north side of
Parkdale, between Raleigh and Ann Arbor Road, in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to C-2, the City Planning Commis-
sion having in its resolution 47-154-77 recommended to the
City Council that Petition 77-6-1-19, as amended, be approved,
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5) Petition 77-6-1-18 submitted by Lionel E. LaMay for a change
of zoning of property located on the south side of Plymouth
Road, between Levan Road and Edward Hines Drive, in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to C-2 and P, the City
Planning Commission having in sts resolution #7-151-77
recommended to the City Council that Petition 77-6-1-18 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) the nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
or/and
b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#802-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Stanley W.
Kurzman of the firm of Campbell, Kurzman, Plunkett & Roggenbaum, 1263
West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013, dated July 19,
1977, submitted in behalf of his client Spalding, Dedecker & Associates,
Inc., with respect to the Municipal Step I Facilities Planning Study for
the City of Livonia, and the Council having conducted a hearing with
respect to this matter on August 17, 1977 at which time all parties con-
cerned were afforded the opportunity of being heard and making their
respective presentations, the Council does hereby determine to reaffirm
the action taken in Council Resolution 0656-77 wherein the Council did
determine to retain the services of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. in joint
venture with Orchard, Papke, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for the purpose of
performing the subject consulting engineering services, and the Council
does hereby request that the Department of Law submit its legal opinion
concerning this matter in accordance with EPA Rules and Regulations,
Section 35.939(d)(3), and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#803-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Joint School Board/City Council Committee, dated August 16, 1977,
with regard to a letter from the Board of Education, dated June 13, 1977,
wherein it is requested that the City rezone vacant property, owned by
the Board of Education, in Sections 4, 5, 7, 10 and 18, from its present
zoning classification to residential, commensurate with surrounding
areas, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City
Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 23.01(a), for the purpose
of conducting a Public Hearing on the question of whether or not such
zoning changes should be made, and thereafter submit a report and recom-
mendation to the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Joint School Board/City Council Committee, dated August 16, 1977,
submitted pursuant to council resolution #687-77, in connection with a
communication from the City Engineer dated June 29, 1977, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation set forth in the
aforesaid communication from the Engineering Division and requests that
the Livonia Drain No. 41 Drainage Board return $12,800 to the City from
such surplus funds as may be available in the Livonia Drain No. 41
Construction Account for the purpose of erecting new fencing along the
line of Livonia Drain No. 41; further, the Engineering Division is hereby
requested to prepare plans and specifications and thereafter take compe-
tive bids at such time as the Livonia Drain No. 41 Drainage Board
approves the return of the aforesaid funds, and the Council does hereby
request that the Livonia Board of Education pay its pro rata share of the
difference between the installation of a 4-foot high cyclone fence and a
6-foot high cyclone fence adjacent to the Holmes Junior High School and
the Hoover Elementary School which sumis estimated to be in the amount of
$3,540.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bishop, *
*At this point of the roll call vote, the following resolution was
offered and adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#804-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Joint School Board/City Council Committee, dated August 16, 1977,
submitted pursuant to Council resolution #687-77, in connection with a
communication from the City Engineer dated June 29, 1977, with regard to
the proposed installation of a new fence along the line of Livonia Drain
No. 41, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#$05-77 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 Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#806-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated July 29, 1977, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
Unit Price Bid of Core Concrete Construction, Inc., 31553 Gable, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, for the 1977 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach
Program (Contract 77-K) in the City of Livonia, in accordance with plans
and specifications as prepared by the Engineering Division, attached to
the aforesaid communication, for the estimated total cost of $68,473.00,
based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved
and subject to the final payment based on the actual units of work as
constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, and the Council does hereby authorize an advance in the
amount of $68,473 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road Improvement
General Obligation Bond Issue with the provision that the bond issue
shall be reimbursed at such time as receipts from assessments are received;
further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $510 from the said 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road
Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue in order to cover the City's
share of the subject program; and the Council does hereby delete the
drive approach previously authorized to be installed at 9901 Auburndale,
and delete the Sidewalk previously authorized to be installed at
32890 Plymouth, and adds removal and replacement of sidewalk in front of
Chatham Tennis Courts; and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work as completed; and
the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A1roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#807-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated August 15, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached 4 payment
requests from R. E. Dailey and Company, Construction Manager for the
Civic Center Municipal Building, a summary of which is as follows:
1. Payment No. 1 for period ending April 30, 1977:
a. Construction Management Fee $5,439.00
b. Reimbursibles 4,594.46
Total $10,033.46
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2. Payment No. 2 for period ending May 31, 1977•
a. Construction Management Fee $6,004.80
b. Reimbursibles 2,386.66
Total $8,391.46
3. Payment No. 3 for period ending June 30, 1977:
a. Construction Management Fee $6,015.00
b. Reimbursibles 505.99
Total $6,520.99
4. Payment No. 4 for period ending July 31, 1977:
a. ConstructionManagement Fee $8,615.75
b. Reimbursibles 448.74
Total $9,064.49
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the aforesaid payment
requests as submitted by R. E. Dailey and Company in the amounts and
manner indicated, and the City Clerk and the 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. Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown,it was
8808-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer and the Supt. of Parks and Recreation, dated
July 28, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is
approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of
Copeland Asphalt Company, 17451 Mac Arthur, Redford, Michigan 48240 for
constructing the three tennis courts at Algonquin Park for the estimated
total cost of $24,586.32 (Alternate "B"), based upon the Engineering
Division's estimate of units of work involved, and subject to a final
payment based upon the actual units of work completed, in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, and the action
taken herein is subject to review and approval by the Bureau of Outdoor
Recreation of the U. S. Dept. of Interior and the Michigan Dept. of
Natural Resources, and the sum of $12,293.16 is hereby authorized to be
advanced from the Unallocated Surplus Account for this purpose with the
provision that the same shall be reimbursed at such time as funds are
received from the Department of Natural Resources, and the Director of
lagPublic Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor work in the work
as performed; and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behA.lf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES- Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
0809-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated August 22, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution No. 653-77, and having also considered a
communication from the Director of Public Works, the City Engineer, and
the Superintendent of Public Services, dated August 2, 1977, with regard
to architectural services required to complete the recently acquired
building located at 13405 Surrey Road, which building is to be used as an
Equipment Maintenance Garage for the Department of Public Works, the
Council does hereby determine to retain the services of Kamp-Di Como
Associates, 33200 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the purpose
of preparing plans and specifications and thereafter obtaining bids for
the completion of the aforesaid building in the manner indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare an agreement with the aforesaid architectural firm for submission
to Council for its approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
0810-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated August 15, 1977 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 copy of a
letter dated August 2, 1977 from R. E. Dailey & Company, Construction
Manager, concurred in by Ralls-Hamill Architects, Inc., the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Electrical Maintenance Service, Inc., 8240 Goldie,
Walled Lake, Michigan 48088 for the Phase III, Part 7 (Electrical)
Construction of the new Civic Center Municipal Building in the amount of
$443,865.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for
this item and meets all specifications, and the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$443,865.00 from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds for
this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is authorizdd to approve
all minor adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
Imo A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS- None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
4811-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated August 10, 1977 which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that a portion of
Livonia Drain No. 37, which lies within the City's Civic Center site as
indicated in the attached map, be constructed in order to provide an
outlet for drainage for the easterly parking lot for the new Civic Center
Municipal Building, the estimated cost of which is $24,000.00, the Council
does hereby request that the Livonia Drain No. 37 Drainage Board authorize
the City of Livonia to advance the funds required to proceed with the
construction of the portion of the Livonia Drain No. 37 in the manner and
at the location described, subject to the provision that the City shall
be reimbursed from proceeds of all future bonds sold in connection with
Livonia Drain No. 37, and the Council does hereby authorize as an advance
a sum not to exceed $2+,000 from Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Receipts
for this purpose with the provision that said sum shall be reimbursed to
same upon receipt of proceeds of all future bonds sold in connection with
Livonia Drain No. 37, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roli call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
4812-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Public Service dated August 24, 1977, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,the Council
does hereby authorize McKenna Refrigeration Service, Inc., 6801 Chase,
Dearborn, Michigan 48126, to replace the condensor on Compressor No. 2 at
the Devonaire Ice Arena, the estimated total cost of which is $6,000.00,
the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $6,000.00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose, further, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the said work without; competi-
tive 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) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the City Clerk and the 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. Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
lw. NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#813-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
CETA Program Administrator, dated August 24, 1977, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached Contract #70, Modification No. 1, to the CETA Barber Styling
Contract with Detroit Barber College, Inc., the Council does hereby
authorize the said modification in the manner and form indicated in the
aforesaid communication
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 10.11 p. m. for the remainder of the
meeting.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#814-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Bureau
of Inspection and the Police Department submit their respective reports
and recommendations concerning the operation of a Billiard Parlor with
coin-operated amusement devices, which is located at the Wonderland
Shopping Center.
On motion of Councilman Brown, supported by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, this 865th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:15 P. M., August 24, 1977.
ADDISON 4110,Z ON CITY CLERK.