HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1977-10-26 16668
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On October 26, 1977, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President at
approximately 8:09 P. M. . Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Jerry
H. Brown, Robert R. Bishop, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura and Robert D. Bennett.
Absent--None.
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, was excused as he was out of the community,
on City business.
Elected and appointed officials present: Frances S. Stem, Deputy City
Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; Robert
Osborn, Director of Public Works, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, G. E. Siemert, City
Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner, Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Russell A.
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Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Services, Robert Turner, Iblice Chief; Stanley
Bien, Chief Librarian, Ralph Bakewell, Planner IV; James Barton, Civil Service
Department, Robert Wisler, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor; Eldon Raymond,
Zoning Board of Appeals, Suzanne Wisler, Planning Commission; and Michael Reiser of
the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#959-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 868th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 12, 1977, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#960-77 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that the complete
Budget for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1977 and ending
November 30, 1978, as submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September
L 15, 1977, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII of the City Charter, be and
hereby is adopted and appropriations made as provided by the City Charter;
that all proceedings on said Budget be and hereby are approved as being in
full conformance with the City Charter, a public hearing been held on
October 24, 1977; after proper notice being published in the Livonia
Observer and Eccentric, the official newspaper of the City,on October 17,
X1977; and provided further that the Cit Clerk shall ublish or cause to
e published this resolution together with a summary of said Budget as
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adopted herein, together with the minutes of this meeting.
imwCity of Livonia
Summary of Proposed Budget Including Federal Revenue Sharing
For the Year Ending 11/30/78
Revenues
Property Taxes $ 6,004,526
Interest on Delinquent Taxes 12,000
Business Licenses and Permits 32,400
Non-Business Licenses and Permits 292,400
State Shared Revenues 5,587,273
Charges for Services 1,096,400
Fines and Forfeits 550,000
Interest Earnings 240,000
Federal Revenue Sharing 1,000,000
Miscellaneous 200,100
Total General Fund Revenues $15,015,099
Expenditures
Legislative $ 285,965
Judicial 470,237
Executive 198,818
Elections 117,028
Financial and Administration 1,002,655
Other General Government 396,020
Pablic Safety (Including Federal Revenue Sharing,
$745,550) 7,438,644
Protective Inspection 437,542
Other Protective 60,269
Highway, Streets & Bridges (Including Federal
Revenue Sharing, $256,999) 1,455,804
Parks and Recreation 1,748,971
Cultural 528,015
Conservation (43,269)
Planning 344,906
Other City Functions 573,494
Total Expenditures $15,015,099
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#961-77 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and Section 1
of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby establish a tax levy of five (5) mill, i.e., five-tenths (5/10) of
one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the
next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1977, and ending November 30, 1978,
and in addition to the above amount which is authorized to be levied for
general purposes by the Charter of the City of Livonia:
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(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of one (1) mill,
i.e., 1/10 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property ,subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for police protection and law enforcement
personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the City of
Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be levied
for general municipal purposes,
(b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .052 mills,
i.e., 52/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the Public
Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising, exploiting and
making known the industrial and commercial advantages of the
City of Livonia and to establish projects for the purpose of
encouraging immigration to, and increasing the trade,business
and industries of the City of Livonia, in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.978 mills,
i.e., 1978/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to the provisions of the Pzblic Acts of
1917, for the purpose of establishing, operating,maintaining
and administering the Municpal Garbage Collection System
and/or plant for the collection and disposal of garbage and
refuse in the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount
authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .152 mills,
i.e. , 152/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1959,
1965 and 1968 Fire Station Bond Issue; in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general purposes;
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .030 mills,
i.e., _30/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement of the 1960 and
1965 Public Library Bond Issue, in addition to the amount
which is authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
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(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .277 mills,
i.e., 277/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Park and
Recreational Facilities Bond Issue, Series I and Series II,
in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied
for general municipal purposes,
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.105 mills,
i.e., 1105/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Street
Improvement Bonds, Series I and Series II, in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
and provided further, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City
Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution,
and the City Clerk is requested to immediately transmit copies of this
resolution to each of the above offices.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#962-77 RESOLVED, that in accordance withthe provisions of Chapter 20
of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, otherwise known as the Drain Code of
1956, and in order to raise the sum necessary to pay:
(a) Installment No. 19 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 1, which installment is due April 1, 1978, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1978; and
(b) Installment No. 17 on the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 2, which installment is due April 1, 1978, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1978, and
(c) Installment No. 14 of the respective assessments for improv-
ing Livonia Drains Nos. 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 19, which
respective installments are each due April 1, 1978, and to
L pay the interest on the respective unpaid balances, which
interest payments are also due on April 1, 1978; and
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(d) Installment No. 11 of the respective assessments for improv-
L ing Livonia Drain No. 22 and. Livonia Drain No. 22 Branches,
which installment is due April 1, 1978, and to pay the
interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due
on April 1, 1978, and
(e) Installment No. 10 of the assessment for the improving of
Livonia Drain No. 25, Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain,
Farmington Relief Extension No. 1 Drain and Blue Drain
Enclosure (Livonia Section), which respective installments
are due April 1, 1978, and to pay the interest on the
respective unpaid balances, which interest payments are also
due on April 1, 1978; and
(f) Installment No. 9 of the assessments for improving Livonia
Drain No. 20 (Branches) and the Livonia Drain No. 30, which
installments are due April 1, 1978, and to pay the interest
on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1,
1978; and
(g) Installment No. 8 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains Nos. 2 (Branches), 5 (Branches), 6 (Extension and
Branches), 11 (Extensions), 12 (Branches), 13 (Extension
and Branches),_ 19 (Extension), 21, 22 (Branches and
Extension), 26 and 31, which installments are due April 1,
1978, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1, 1978, and
(h) Installment No. 7 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains Nos. 1 (Extension and. Branches), 28 (Branches), 33,
35 and Blue Drain Extension and Branches, which installments
are due April 1, 1978, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1978; and
(i) Installment No. 2 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains No. 1 and 16 (Extension and Branches), 38, 41 and 42,
which respective installments are each due April 1, 1978, and
to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1978, and
(j ) Installment No. 1 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 27 and. Branches, which installments are due April 1,
1978, and, to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1, 1978, and
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that there shall
be and does hereby establish a tax levy of 2.242 mills of the State
Equalized valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the purpose of providing sufficient revenues
to meet and pay the said installments and interest payments and, in this
connection, the City Council does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread
upon the County tax roll, and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, Office
of the Wayne County Drain Oommissioner, City Treasurer, City Assessor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolu-
tion to each of the above offices.
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lbwA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#963-77 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the authority provided in Act
342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and in order to raise the
sum necessary to pay the fifth installment for sanitary and storm sewer
improvements in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision, the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby determine that there shall be and does hereby estab-
lish a tax levy of .228 mills of the State Equalized valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the
purpose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay the said install-
ment and interest payments and, in this connection, the City Council does
hereby elect to have such tax levy spread upon the County Tax Roll; and
the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, Office of the Wayne County Road Com-
mission, City Treasurer, City Assessor and City Clerk are hereby authoriz-
ed and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above
offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennet, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#964,77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to take this
means to advise the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation that with respect to
the preparation of the 1977 tax rolls and tax statements for the City of
Livonia that the same shall not include the 1% collection fee on bills
which are collectible commencing on and after December 1, 1977, and the
City Assessor, the City Treasurer, and the City Clerk 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, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS• None.
*Councilman Raymond was excused at 8 25 p. m.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#965-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated October 7, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2226 10/77, the Council does hereby determine
to accept the following bids for Water Setvice Parts and Fittings at the
indicated prices, inasmuch as the same constituted the low bids received
meeting specifications:
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Morley Bros. Corp., 501 So. Washington, Saginaw, Michigan 48605
300 (more or less) 3/4" Corp. Stops, Copper
to Copper, packed 10 to a box $ 3.79 ea.
50 (more or less) 1" Corp. Stops, Copper
to copper, packed 10 to a box 5.55 ea.
50 (more or less) 1" 2 Pc. Unions, Copper
to Copper 2.24 ea.
300 (more or less) Stop Boxes & Rods, 5' Arch
Type, to be palletized 40 to a pallet 9.46 ea.
50 (more or less) 1" Curb Stops, Copper to
Copper, packed 5 to a box 10.54 ea.
300 (more or less) 3/4" Curb Stops, Copper to
Copper, packed 10 to a box 7.11 ea.
25 (more or less) 1 1/2" Corporation Stops,
Copper to Copper 16.68 ea.
25 (more or less) 1 1/2" Curb Stops, Copper
to Copper 29.48 ea.
ITT Grinnell Corkoration, 21655 Trolly Ind. Drivel Taylor, Mich. 48180
100 (more or less) 3/4" 2 Pc. Unions, Copper
to Copper $ 1.39 ea.
15 (more or less) 2" Corporation Stops,
Copper to Copper 28.86 ea.
15 (more or less) 2" Curb Stops, Copper
to Copper 44.28 ea.
Michigan Hydrant & Valve Co. , 12606 Inkster Rd., Detroit, Mich. 48239
25 (more or less) 4 1/4" Road Boxes, Mueller
Pattern, H-145 or equal $ 31.00 ea.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#966-77 RESOLVED, THAT having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated September 26, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to increase the District Court's
Budgeted Revenues Account 101-000-665 by the sum of $10,000, and there-
after the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the said sum of
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$10,000 from the aforesaid account to the Computer Services Account
101-641-814-020, the action herein being taken for the purpose of pro-
viding necessary court computer services for the remainder of the fiscal
year, as indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Raymond returned at 8:27 p. m.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#967-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Public Service and the Superintendent of Parks and Recrea-
tion, dated September 29, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached a baseball diamond improvement project survey, the Council does
hereby determine to approve and authorize the items of work in Priority
I which are to be completed prior to the 1978 Baseball Season, said work
to be performed by Park Maintenance Personnel, further, the Council does
hereby appropr . te the sum of $6900 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to be transferred to the Parks Maintenance Supplies Account No.
101-704-776.000.000, for the purpose of purchasing the materials required
in order to restore the said BA11 Diamonds in priority group I to
suitable condition of play.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES. Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#968-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Public
Utility Manager and the Superintendent of Public Service, dated October
10, 1977, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a list of
repairs to mechanical equipment which have been made at the Eddie Edgar
Ice Arena in the total amount to date of $5528.70, the Council does
hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $6000 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account to be transferred to the Ice Rink Maintenance Account No.
101-715-931.000.000 to cover the cost of those repairs which have been
made to date, as well as to provide for such expenses as may be incurred
during the balance of the Fiscal Year in this regard, 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, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#969-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the City Council, dated October 6, 1977, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, with regard to the need to update
certain equipment in the Office of the City Council, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $100 from Account No.
101-101-702 to Account No. 101-101-981 for this purpose.
A roll cal). vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#970-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Attorney, dated October 10, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the need to replenish
the Auto Allowance Account of the Law Department, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $200.00 to the Auto
Allowance Account No. 101-222-861.010.000 from the following accounts in
the following amounts. $67.86 from the Printing Account, No. 101-222-904.
000.000, $42.10 from the Travel and Education Account, No. 101-222-864.
010.000 and $90.04 from the Office Supplies Account, No.101-222-728.000.
000.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded byCouncilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#971-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 7,
1977 from the Michigan LiquorControl Commission with regard to an applica-
tion from Racquetime of Livonia, Inc., for a new full year Class C license
to be located at 36600 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council
does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration along with all other such applications.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#972-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 2, 1977, and the report
and recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police, dated October 7, 1977,
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend approval of
the request from Walter Herc and Michael Niemen for a transfer of owner-
ship of 1975 Class C Licensed Business with official Permit (Food) at
35780 Five MileRoad, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County, from Donald
C. Paterson, and a transfer of location to 36685 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commis-
sion.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michi-
gan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 2, 1977, and the report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police, dated October 7, 1977 in
connection with the request from Walter Herc and Michael Niemen for a
transfer of ownership of 1975 Class C Licensed Business from Donald C.
Paterson, the Council does hereby determine to table the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura and Brown.
NAYS. Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Raymond and McCann.
The President declared the motion to table, DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. *Ventura and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement. My 'no' vote is cast
because I am opposed to having two Class C Licenses adjacent to each other.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#973-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated May 3, 1977, and the report and recom-
mendation of the Acting Chief of Police, dated October 3, 1977, in con-
nection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Monaghan K. C. Building Association to transfer location of 1976 Club
Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit to 19801 Farmington
Road, Livonia, Wayne County, from 13530 Lesure Avenue, Detroit, Wayne
County, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan LiquorControl Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#974-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated October 3, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. William E. Kurtz, Shaw Electric,
33200 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordi-
nance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the
Council does hereby find that the proposed Division of Tax Item No.
46 022 01 0046 001 (06a0LAl) would not be contrary to the spirit and
purpose of the aforesaid ordinance anddoes, accordingly, approve of
dividing the same into four parcels, the Legal Descriptions of which shall
read as follows.
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LPARCEL "A" OF OUTLOT "A"
A parcel of land being a part of Outlot "A" of "Livonia Hills Estates Sub.", as
recorded in Liber 81, Pages 92 and 93 of Plats, Wayne County Records, all being a part
of the North West 1/4 of Section 6, T 1 S R. 9 E, City of Livonia, Wayne County
Michigan, being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the North West Corner of said Outlot "A", thence N 89° 20' 02" E along
the North Line of said Outlot "A" 277.01 feet to a point lying on the Westerly line
of Hickory Lane, thence Southeasterly along the Arc of a curve convex to the South
West (being the Westerly Line of said Hickory Lane) having a radius of 160.00 feet
(whose Chord bears S 38° 33' 37" E 45.58 feet) 45 74 feet; thence continuing along
the Westerly Line of said Hickory Lane S. 46° 45' 10" E. 67.10 feet to the Point of
Curvature of a curve; thence Southeasterly along the Arc of a curve convex to the
North East (being the Westerly Line of said Hickory Lane) having a radius of 170 00
feet (whose Chord bears S 42° 54' 38" E 22.77 feet) 22 78 feet; thence S. 89° 20'
02" W 370 11 feet to a point lying on the Westerly Line of said Outlot "A", thence
N 0° 10' 50" E along the Westerly Line of said Outlot "A" 99.39 feet to the Point of
Beginning. (Contains 0.732 Acres more or less)
PARCEL "B" OF OUTLOT "A"
The following is the description of a parcel of land located in and being a part of
LOutlot "A" of "Livonia Hills Estates Sub.", as recorded in Liber 81, Pages 92 and 93
of Plats, Wayne County Records, all being a part of the North West 1/4 of Section 6,
T 1 S R. 9 E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the North West Corner of said Outlot "A", thence S 0° 10' 50" W along
the Westerly Line of said Outlot "A" 99 39 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence
N 89° 20' 02" E. 370.11 feet to a point lying on the Westerly Line of Hickory Lane,
thence Southeasterly along the Arc of a curve convex to the East (being the Westerly
Line of said Hickory Lane) having a radius of 170.00 feet (whose Chord bears
S 20° 48' 55" E. 106.51 feet) 108.33 feet, thence S 89° 20' 02" W 408.27 feet to
a point lying on the Westerly Line of said Outlot "A"; thence N 0° 10' 50" E.
along the Westerly Line of said Outlot "A" 100.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
(Contains 0 907 Acres more or less)
PARCEL "C" OF OUTLOT "A"
The following is the description of a parcel of land located in and being a part of
Outlot "A" of "Livonia Hills Estates Sub ", as recorded in Liber 81, Pages 92 and 93
of Plats, Wayne County Records, all being a part of the North West 1/4 of Section 6,
T 1 S R 9 E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the North West Corner of said Outlot "A", thence S 0° 10'50" W along
Lthe Westerly Line of said Outlot "A" 199 39 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence
N 89° 20' 02" E 408.27 feet to a point lying on the Westerly Line of Hickory Lane;
thence Southwesterly along the Arc of a curve convex to the East (being the Westerly
Line of said Hickory Lane) having a radius of 170.00 feet (whose Chord bears S 15°
14' 49" W. 103 97 feet) 105.67 feet, thence S 89° 20' 02" W 381.24 feet to a point
lying on the Westerly Line of said Outlot "A"; thence N 0° 10' 50" E along the
Westerly Line of said Outlot "A" 100.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. (Contains
0.919 Acres more or less)
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LPARCEL "D" OF OUTIAT "A"
The following is the description of a parcel of land located in and being a part of
Outlot "A" of "Livonia Hills Estates Sub.", as recorded in Liber 81, Pages 92 and 93
of Plats, Wayne County Records, all being a part of the North West 1/4 of Section 6,
T. 1 S. R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the South West Corner of said Outlot "A"; thence N. 0° 10' 50" E along
the Westerly Line of said Outlot "A" 100.00 feet; thence N 89° 20' 02" E 381.24 feet
to a point lying on the Westerly Line of Hickory Lane; thence Southwesterly along the
Arc of a curve convex to the South East (being the Westerly Line of said Hickory Lane)
having a radius of 170.00 feet (whose Chord bears S 43° 24' 12" W 61.08 feet)
61.42 feet to the point of reverse curvature of another curve; thence Southwesterly
along the Arc of a curve convex to the North West (being the Westerly Line of said
Hickory Lane) having a radius of 302.42 feet (whose Chord bears S 46° 09' 17" W.
79.97 feet) 80.21 feet; thence S. 89° 03' 11" W along the South Line of said Outlot
"A" 281.94 feet to the Point of Beginning. (Contains 0.757 Acres more or less)
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#975-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated September 28, 1977, which indicates that Koppy-Densmore
Bldrs., 33463 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, proprietor of
Tanglewood Subdivision, situated in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 20, 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
September 29, 1977, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
the said subdivision in its resolution 9-202-77 adopted on September 27,
1977, and the Council having considered a report from the City Engineer,
dated September 22, 1977, recommending approval of the final plat of
said subdivision, the preliminary plat of which was approved by the
Council in its resolution 526-77 adopted on May 25, 1977, said prelimin-
ary plat having been recommended for approval by the City Planning Com-
mission on March 8, 1977 in its resolution 3-48-77, Now, therefore, the
Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the Final Plat
of Tanglewood Subdivision, located in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 20, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor there-
of, 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 incident-
al 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 Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#976-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mary Jane
Knapp, 31803 West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan, dated October 7, 1977, to
which is attached a petition bearing approximately 53 names from residents
in the area of Berwick and West Chicago with regard to certain traffic
problems in the area, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same
to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation, further, the
Council does hereby request that the iblice Department conduct a Traffic
Control Surveillance in the area in question.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#977-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mabel E. Petersen,
10745 Wayne Road, dated October 7, 1977, to which is attached a petition
signed by certain residents in the immediate area of a house located at
10845 Wayne Road, which house appears to be in a state of disrepair and
misuse, the Council does hereby request that the Bureau of Inspection and
the Police Department submit their respective reports and recommendations
concerning this matter.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#978-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated September 30, 1977, approved by the Director of Riblic
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
request for payment No. 5 from R. E. Dailey & Company, Construction
Manager for the Civic Center Municipal Building, dated September 13, 1977,
and which is for the period ending August 31, 1977, a summary of which is
follows:
a) Construction Management Fee $8549.94
b) Reimbursable Costs 1248.46
Total $9798.40
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the aforesaid payment
request as submitted by R. E. Dailey & Company in the amount 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: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#979-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 7, 1977, approved by the Director of B.iblic
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
request for payment No. 6 from R. E. Dailey & Company, Construction
Manager for the Civic Center Municipal Building, dated October 7, 1977,
and which is for the period ending September 30, 1977, a summary of which
is as follows.
a) Construction Management Fee $9586.38
b) Reimbursable Costs 459.62
Total $9986.00
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the aforesaid payment
request as submitted by R. E. Dailey & Company in the amount 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: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#980-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated September 22, 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 determine
to authorize the addition of the following work to the City's existing
contract with the Boam Company, "reviously authorized in Council Resolu-
tion 51-77 adopted on January 19, 1977
a) Installation of a storm sewer to correct
a serious drainage problem at 28988 Roycroft,
at the estimated cost of $2664.00
b) Installation of edge drain and resod as re-
quired to correct a drainage problem at
17166 Wayne Road, at the estimated cost of 935.00
and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of
$2664 from Surplus Construction Funds returned to the City by the Office
of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, as referred to in the aforesaid
communication, and the sum of $935 is hereby appropriated from the City's
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) for the purpose
indicated herein, and the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
aforesaid work without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication, such action being taken in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(4) & (5) of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all 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. Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#981-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
30, 1977 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolu-
tion 9-189-77 adopted on September 20, 1977 with regard to Petition
77-8-2-17, submitted by Baseline Drug, Inc., requesting waiver use
approval to establish an SDD Liquor Licensed operation within an existing
drug store on property zoned C-2 located on the south side of Eight Mile
Road, west of Farmington Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, the
Council does hereby determine is concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 77-8-2-17 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as are set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and Raymond.
NAYS. McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#982-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 29, 1977, which sets forth its
resolution 9-203-77 adopted on September 27, 1977 with regard to a request
from Don Vargo, dated September 19, 1977, for an extension with regard to
completion of landscaping in connection with the approval of Petition
77-2-2-2 submitted by Vargo's, Inc. for waiver use approval to construct
an addition to an existing restaurant located on the south side of Six
Mile Road between Oporto and Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
14, until June 1, 1978, the Council does hereby determine to concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the said extension
to June 1, 1978.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#983-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 30, 1977, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 9-199-77 adopted on Sertember 20, 1977 with regard to a request from
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Arthur Sills dated September 12, 1977 for an extension of approval of
Petition 76-9-8-18 submitted by Leon Siegel relative to a site plan
approval previously granted in Council Resolution 851-76 adopted on
October 13, 1976 to construct retail stores on property located on the
east side of Farmington Road, south of Eight Mile Road in Section 3, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant an extension until July 1, 1978 subject to
the same conditions as were set forth in the original approving resolu-
tion 9-175-76 adopted by the City Planning Commission on September 14,
1976, as well as the additional condition imposed by the City Council in
Resolution 851-76 adopted on October 13, 1976.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Ventura, Bishop, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 11, 1977, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-215-77 adopted on October 4, 1977 with regard to Petition
77-9-8-21 submitted by Dembs-Roth, requesting site plan approval in con-
nection with a proposal to remodel and construct an addition to an exist-
ing building located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Haller
and Camden in Section 25, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine
to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
77-9-8-21 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of
Planning Commission.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#984-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 11, 1977, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-215-77 adopted on October 4, 1977 with regard to Petition
77-9-8-21 submitted by Dembs-Roth, requesting site plan approval in connec-
tion with a proposal to remodel and construct an addition to an existing
building located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Haller and
Camden in Section 25, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine
to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#985-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1977, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-214-77 adopted on October 4, 1977 with regard to Petition No.
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76-10-8-20 submitted by Rourke Haas/Wah Yee Associates, Architects,
Lrequesting approval of the revised Building Elevation & Sign Plan in
connection with a proposal to construct a store addition to the existing
Newburgh Plaza Shopping Center Building located on the south side of Six
Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald in Section 17, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and Petition 76-10-8-20 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Nash and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#986-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
its action taken in Council Resolution No. 985-77, which resolution
approved the site plan Petition No. 76-10-8-20 of Stuart Frankel to
Construct Addition to Existing Newburgh Plaza Shopping Center Building
L on South Side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh and Fitzgerald, in
Section 17.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to reconsider with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. Bishop and Brown.
The President declared the motion to reconsider, adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1977, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-214-77 adopted on October 4, 1977 with regard to Petition No.
76-10-8-20 submitted by Rourke Haas/Wah Yee Associates, Architects,
requesting approval of the revised Building Elevation & Sign Plan in
connection with a proposal to construct a store addition to the existing
Newburgh Plaza Shopping Center Building located on the south side of Six
Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald in Section 17, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
Committee of theWhole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Nash and Raymond.
NAYS: Ventura, Bishop, Brown and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
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The President declared that a new roll call be taken with respect to
Council Resolution No. 985-77, with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett and Raymond.
The President declared Council Resolution #985-77, having been reconsidered, adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#987-77 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated October 10,
1977 and October 24, 1977 from the Department of Law, and which transmit
a proposed concession and vending machine agreement,together with other
documents to be utilized for obtaining competitive bids for the leasing
of food operations at Whispering Willows Golf Course, the Eddie Edgar
Ice Arena, the Devon-Aire Ice Arena, the concession at Ford Field and
food vending machines at various other City facilities, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#988-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director, dated September 28, 1977, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolu-
tion adopted by the Civil Service Commission on September 15, 1977 wherein
it is recommended that the classification of Safety Coordinator be
established at the salary range set forth in the aforesaid communication,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#989-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated October 11, 1977
from the Biltmore Meadowview Estates Civic Association requesting permis-
sion to close Ronnie Lane from Lyndon to Meadowbrook from 2:00 p. m. to
4:00 p. m. on October 29, 1977 for the purpose of conducting a Halloween
Party and Children's Parade, the Council does hereby determine to grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to
approval of the Police Department.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#990-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter received by the Office
of the City Clerk on October 18, 1977 from Coventry Gardens Civic
Association requesting permission to close Rayburn at Farmington Road,
Myrna at Farmington Road, Rayburn at Stamford, and Edlington at Rayburn
from 7:30 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. on October 31, 1977 for the purpose of
conducting an annual subdivision Halloween Party at Coventry Park, the
Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action
taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Department.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#991-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated August 10, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits a revised assessment roll for the proposed Cherokee
Trail Subdivision Street Lighting S.A.D., and the Council having con-
ducted a public hearing with rggard to this matter on October 10, 1977,
pursuant to Council Resolution 800-77 adopted on August 24, 1977, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Study Session to
be conducted on November 14, 1977.
A roll call vote was taken on the:'foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and Raymond.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#992-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 1,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
7-134-77 with regard to Petition 77-5-1-14 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located
between Five and Six Mile Roads and between Newburgh Road and the I-275
Freeway in Section 18, from R-2-A and R-3-B to P. L., and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October
10, 1977, pursuant to Council Resolution 801-77, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 77-5-1-14 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 Depart-
ment 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, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#993-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 1,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
7-135-77 with regard to Petition 77-5-1-15 submitted by Kenneth T. and
Mary E. Owen for a change of zoning on 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, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on October 10, 1977, pursuant to
Council Resolution 801-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 75-5-1-15 is
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hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to
cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the
zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department
of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#994-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 1,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
7-137-77 with regard to Petition 77-6-1-17 submitted by the Curtis
Building Company & Goray Development Company for a change of zoning on
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, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
October 10, 1977, pursuant to Council Resolution 801-77, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 77-6-1-17 is hereby approved and granted, with the exception
of deleting from said approval the finger strip portion of Lot 150, and
the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS Bishop and *Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Brown made the following statement- Nay 'no' vote is cast
because I believe the zoning should be changed from R-7 to single lots as R-2 to
help balance out the entire neighborhood.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#99$-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 2,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
7-154-77 with regard to Petition 77-6-1-19, as amended, submitted by
Raymond Chopp for a change of zoning on 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, and the Council having conducted a public
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hearing with regard to this matter on October 10, 1977, pursuant to
Council Resolution 801-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition, 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 accord-
ance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#996-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 2,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
7-151-77 with regard to Petition 77-6-1-18 submitted by Lionel E. LaMay
for a change of zoning on 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, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on October 10, 1977, pursuant
to Council Resolution 801-77, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 77-6-1-18
is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed
to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the
zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department
of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#997-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 7, 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 October 5, 1977 from R. E. Dailey & Company, Construction
Manager, concurred in by Ralls-Hamill Architects, Inc., the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Precast/Schokbeton, Inc., 20169 James Couzens,
Detroit, Michigan 48235, for the Phase III, Part 3P (Precast Concrete
Deck Units) construction of the new Civic Center Municipal Building in
the amount of $44,074.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item and meets all specifications, and the Council
does hereby appropriabe and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
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exceed $44,074.00 from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds
for this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is authorized to
approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor
and CityClerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#998-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 6, 1977, approved by the Director of Public
Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia a Quit Claim Deed conveying Seven Mile Road right-of-
way from Rocco Corsi and Adelia Corsi, his wife, the legal description of
which is as follows:
The South 60 feet of the following described parcel:
That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the South line of Section 1, also
being the centerline of Seven Mile Road, distant due East
959.70 ft. from the South 1/4 corner of Section 1, and
proceeding thence N. 00° 36' 30" W. 665.60 ft. , thence
Easterly along the centerline of a ditch, approximately
174 ft. , thence S. 00° 15' 00" E., 653.01 ft. , thence
along the South line of Section 1, also being the center-
line of Seven Mile Road, due West 170.09 ft. to the point
of beginning.
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have said Quit Claim Deed
recorded at 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#999-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated October 11, 1977, wherein it is recommended that certain
deletions be made with reference to Special Assessment.iDistricts 37 and
68, being $36.64 with respect to S.A.D. 37, and $77.20 with respect to
S.A.D. 68, the Council does hereby determine to approve of and authorize
the said deletions for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance .
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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 NO.
77-5-1-12 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFA
TO R-3 AND R-2
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.
L Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS TEE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
77-5-1-16 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
TO C-2.
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 Ordinrnce was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10.03 OF
ARTICLE X AND SECTION 11.03 OF ARTICLE XI
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
LORDINANCE. " (Petition No. 77-5-6-6)
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.
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LThe foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.42 OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA."
(Petition No. 77-5-6-7)
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.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 77-7-3-7)
LThe foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#LQ00-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October
17, 1977 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance
two Grants of Easements conveying to the City easements to be used in
connection with the installation of onsite sanitary sewer and water
main facilities for the Villa Marie Senior Citizens Center, which Grants
are more particularly described as.
1. Grant of Easement dated October 10, 1977 executed by
Anthony H. Birnbryer, Director, Finance and Administrative
Services, on behalf of John F Dearden, Roman Catholic
Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit for a sanitary
sewer conveying
L Part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 19, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being described as
follows:
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Beginning at a point on the South line of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 19A2a2, A3al, said point being distant S. 00° 19' 42" E.
971.81 ft. along the East line of Section 19 and N. 89° 59 20"
W. 931.36 ft. from the N. E. corner of said. Section 19, thence
N. 28° 20' 36" E. 125.73 ft. to point "A", thence N. 00° 40' E.
205.00 ft. to a point of terminus and from said point "A" N.
89° 59' 20" W. 220.00 ft. to a point of terminus.
and
2. Grant of Easement dated October 10, 1977 executed by Anthony
H. Birnbryer, Director, Finance and Administrative Services,
on behalf of John F. Dearden, Roman Catholic Archbishop of
the Archdiocese of Detroit for a water main conveying:
Part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 19, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the North line of Bureau of Taxation
parcel 19A2a2, A3al, said point being distant S. 00° 19' 42" E.
521.81 ft. along the E. line of Section 19 and N. 89° 59' 20" W.
690.00 ft. from the N. E. corner of said. Section 19; thence S.
00° 00' 40" W. E79.67 ft. , thence N. 89° 59' 20" W. 125.03 ft.
to point "A"; thence N. 89° 59' 20" W. 12 ft. to a point of
terminus and from point "A" S. 00° 00' 40" W. 315.00 ft. ; thence
N. 89° 59' 20" W. 12.00 ft. to a point of terminus.
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid two Grants of Easements and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1001-77 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, January 16,
1978, at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items.
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(1) Petition 77-6-1-20, submitted by Gabriele Paciocco
for a change of zoning on property located on the north
side of Curtis Road between Farmington Road and
Filmore in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, from R-3
to R-7, the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution No. 7-144-77 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 77-6-1-20 be approved,
(2) Petition 77-2-6-3, submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Section 17.04, Yard and Set-
back Requirements, of Ordinance No. 543, the
Zoning Ordinance, so as to revise the setback re-
quirements in the M-2 Zoning District, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution No.
9-193-77 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 77-2-6-3 be approved;
(3) Petition 77-8-6-8, submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Section 18. 4, Accessory
Buildings, of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning
Ordinance, so as to provide controls on heights of
detached garages and accessory buildings, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution No.
9-194-77 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 77-8-6-8 be approved,
(4) Petition 77-7-1-25, submitted by Verssie Meisner
for a change of zoning on property located on the
southeast corner of Six Mile and Merriman Roads
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, from RUF to
P.S., the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution No. 9-186-77 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 77-7-1-25 be denied,
(5) Petition 77-8-1-29, submitted by the Polish Legion
of American Veterans for a change of zoning on
property located on the southwest corner of Eckles
and Amrhein Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
30, from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution No. 10-205-77 recommended to the
City Council that Petition 77-8-1-29 be approved,
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to
have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a news-
paper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not
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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 railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City
Clerk is requested to to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1002-77 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 NSA 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,
January 30, 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 77-8-1-27, submitted by Livonia Builders,
Inc., for a change of zoning on property located on
the east side of Santa Anita, south of Five Mile Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, from RUF to R-2,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
No. 9-187-77 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 77-8-1-27 be approved;
(2) Petition 76-10-1-40 (rehearing), submitted by
R. Ajluni, M. D., for a change of zoning on property
located on the south side of Curtis Road, east of
Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10,
from RUFC to P., the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution No. 9-190-77 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 76-10-1-40 (rehearing)
be denied,
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less
than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice
to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each
railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad with-
in the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#1003-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
Resolution No. 736-77, adopted on July 27, 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 October 3, 1977 an assessment roll dated
October 3, 1977 for the installation of a street lighting system in
Rosedale Meadows Subdivision, Rosedale Meadows Subdivision No. 2 and
Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 17, located in the South 1/2 of Section
34 containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution No. 736.77,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and here-
by is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section
2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit. that the
assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public 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,
January 30, 1978, at 8:00 P. M. to review the said Special Assessment
Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulat-
ed generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of January 30, 1978, 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 roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1004-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Per-
sonnel Director, dated October 6, 1977, approved by the Finance Director,
and approved for submission. by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on September 15, 1977 wherein it
is recommended that "red circle" rates be extended and provided to
various general employees not covered by contract with Union Local 192 in
the same manner as that which was granted to Union Local 192 employees,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
Imw A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1005-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 17, 1977, approved by the Director of Public
Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, and to which is attached a communication from Consumers
Pbwer Company, dated October 10, 1977, wherein a request is made for the
conveyance of a 20' wide easement for the purpose of providing gas main
facilities in connection with the development of the Silver Village
Apartment project, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to .affix their signatures
to the said easement, the legal descriptions of which is as follows.
Silver Village Apartments located in part of the N. E. 1/4
of Section 21, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
on the East and. West 1/4 Section line distance North 89° 44
minutes West, 363 feet from the East 1/4 corner of Section
21 and proceeding thence North 89° 44 minutes West along
that line 960.30 feet, thence due North 677.73; thence South
89° 38 minutes 48 seconds East 685 feet, thence South 1° 23
minutes West 342.93 feet; thence South 89° 38 minutes 48
seconds, East 280 feet; thence due South 333.30 feet to the
point of beginning.
The route to be taken by said gas mains across said land
being more specifically described as follows:
In accordance with the line location as shown on the drawing
of "Silver Village A;ertments" attached hereto and made a
part hereof and marked Exhibit "A". The width of the ease-
ment rights herein granted shall be 20 feet, being 10 feet on
either side of the line location.
and the Livonia Municipal Building Authority is herepy requested to
execute such documents as may be necessary in order to implement and ful-
fill the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated October 10, 1977 from the CityEngineer, with
respect to a drainage problem at rear of 14415 Summerside Court (CR-619-77) was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
E: Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it wa
#1006-77 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.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and' 4nanimously
adopted, it was
#1007-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 20, 1977, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
a communication from the law firm of Shifman & Goodman, P.C., dated
October 14, 1977, submitted in behalf of their client, the Kentucky Fried
Chicken Restaurant, located at the northwest corner of Plymouth and
Arcola, regarding the existence of certain parking problems at the said
location, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the
Study Session to be conducted on November 14, 1977 for further considera-
tion; and the Council requebts that the City Planning Department submit
its report and recommends+ion with regard to this matter no later than
November 14, 1977.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1008-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated October 19, 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, and wherein it
is requested that certain funds be transferrred in order to complete
golf course maintenance projects at the Idyl Wyld and Whispering Willows
Golf Courses, which projects are detailed in the aforesaid communication,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum
of $5500.00 from the Administrative Section Salaries and Wages Account,
No. 101-444-702.000.000, to the following accounts in the following
amounts for this purpose
Golf Course Tools & Supplies 101-697-766.000.000 $1,000.00
Golf Course Maintenance Supplies 101-697-776.000.000 3,000.00
Golf Course Equipment Repair Parts 101-697-781.000.000 1,500.00
$5,500.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 10.28 P. M. for the remainder of the
meeting.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1009-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 24, 1977 from the City Engineer, 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 633-77
adopted on June 29, 1977, so as to reduce the Financial Assurances now
on deposit with the City for General Improvements in Ron-Mar Estates
Subdivision located in the North 1/2 of Section 19 to $6700.00 of which
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at least $2000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Bennett, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On Motion of Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, this 869th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned, at 10:29 P. M., October 26, 1977.
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ADDISON W. BAC f, ITY LERK.