HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1977-08-17 16542
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 17, 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 8:25 P. M. . Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F.
Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--
Robert R. Bishop.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Frances S. Stem, Acting Deputy City Clerk; John T.
Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Richard 0. Jones, Public Utility
Manager; H. G. Shane, Assistant Planning Director, Tommy Mitchell, Traffic Commis-
sion; Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer Board, Chella A. Lewis, Civil Service Staff;
and Judith A. Scurto of the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
0748-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 863rd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held July 27, 1977, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Bennett abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE- PETITION NO.
77-1-1-1 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO
M-1
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown and Raymond.
NAYS McCann.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
##749-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated July 14, 1977, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 612-77, and which submits a proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance with respect to Petition No. 76-8-1-30 for the rezoning
of property located on the west side of Mayfield, north of Five Mile Road,
in the S.W. 101. of Section 15, from R-1 to P, and the proposed amendment
having been given its first reading by Councilman Bishop on July 27,
1977, the Council does hereby determine to table the second reading and
roll call vote on the same until such time as site plan is received that
will encompass the entire overall parcel, lots 95-99 of Brightmoor Home
Acres Subdivision.
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Councilman Ventura took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 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.
76-4-1-17 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1
TO RUF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Ilw By CouncilmanRaymond,seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 13, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
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Resolution No. 6-121-77 with regard to Petition No. 77-4-i-10, as
amended, submitted by Vacri Land Development Company for a change of
zoning on property located south of Six Mile Road between Merriman Road
and Oporto in the North 1/2 of Section 14, from RUFA, RUFC and C-1 to
R-2B and from RUFC to R3-B, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on July 25, 1977, pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 599-77, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES. Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
0750-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 13,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 6-121-77 with regard to Petition No. 77-4-1-10, as amended, submitted
by Vacri Land Development Company for a change of zoning on property
located south of Six Mile Road between Merriman Road and Oporto in the
North 1/2 of Section 14, from RUFA, RUFC and C-1 to R-2B and from RUFC
to R3-B, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on July 25, 1977, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 599-77,
the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission and to deny the requested rezoning in Petition
No. 77-4-1-10 for the following reasons
(1) The proposed changes in zoning would be detrimental to the
continuing stability of the surrounding area.
(2) The proposed changes in zoning would allow development which
could adversely affect the natural environment of the area
including the affected branch of the adjacent flood plain.
(3.) The proposed changes of zoning would allow lot sizes which are
inconsistent with the established lots in the surrounding area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS. Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Pet. 77-3-3-3)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, if 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.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#751-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated July 14, 1977, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase
of gasoline from Texaco, Inc , effective June 30, 1977, at the following
unit prices
Less than 5,000 Gals. - .459/Gallon
More than 5,000 Gals. - .415/Gallon
Lead Free Less than 5,000 Gals. - .4915/Gallon
Lead Free More than 5,000 Gals - .4425/Gallon
said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government Regulations,
further, the Council dors hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213 (d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and
all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended,
or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action
taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#752-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated July 5, 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 Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of uniforms for the Department
of Public Works in the manner, number and the unit cost indicated in the
attachment to the aforesaid communication, from Carhartt, Inc., P. 0.
Box 600, Dearborn, Michigan 48121, for a sum not to exceed $3,500.00,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provi-
sions set forth in Section 2-213 (d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#753-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Finance, dated July 14, 1977, approved for submission
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by the Mayor, with regard to action previously taken in Council Resolution
No. 421-77, adopted on April 27, 1977, the Council does hereby request
the Water and Sewer Board to take such action as may be necessary to
reinstate Drug Fair, Inc. and Merriman Drug Company to be designated
institutions for collection of water bills, the action taken herein being
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
*Councilman Raymond was excused at 8.50 p. m.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4754-77 RESOLVED, thathaving considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 12, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved by-the Mayor Pro Tem for submission, with regard
to a request from Dr. Anthony R. Laframboise for authorization for park-
ing vehicles within the Seven Mile Road right-of-way adjacent to the
professional building located at 27448-52 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to disapprove this request
and to recommend that Dr. Laframboise's request for approval to park
therein be denied by the Wayne County Road Commission, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Wayne
County Road Commission, to the attention of Mr. W. P. Meyers, County
Highway Engineer.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#755-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mrs. Marilyn
Amberger, 9627 Blackburn, Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting permission
to close Blackburn Avenue, between Orangelawn and West Chicago, on
Saturday, August 27, 1977, from 6 00 P. M. until 12.00 Midnight for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to
grant such request, the action taken herein being made subject to approval
of the Police Department.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#756-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michi-
gan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 21, 1977, with regard to an
application from Attorney John Poplar of Smith, Poplar & Kalis, Suite 728,
Parklane Towers West, Dearborn, Michigan, on behalf of Mr. Robert Gagliardi
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of 4718 Helen, Dearborn, Michigan, for a new full year Class C license to
be located at 13820 Merriman 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 application.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS- *Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement My 'no' vote is cast
because I feel that a petitioner for a Class C License should be given an opportu-
nity to be heard.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#757-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 12, 1977, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
it is requested that a public address and paging system be installed at
the Idyl Wyld Golf Course, the Council does hereby determine to appro-
priate the sum of $490.00 from the Unappropriated Surplus Account to the
Golf Course Account 101-697-987-000-000 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown, and McCann.
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#758-77 RESOLVED, that having cor,$idered a communication from the
Livonia Hill Civic Association, dated July 12, 1977, to which is attached
a petition from certain residents that the City of Livonia iniatiate a
program for the improvement of residential streets within the said sub-
division, Livonia Hills Estates Subdivision, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#759-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated July 6, 1977, approved for submission by the
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Mayor, which sets forth the Finance Department's explanations and
corrective actions pursuant to the Auditors report and recommendations
set forth in a letter dated May 9, 1977, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its
report and recommendations.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#760-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Plante &
Moran, C.P.A., P. 0. Box 307, Central Park Plaza Building, 26211 Central
Park Boulevard, Southfield, Michigan 1+8037, and which transmits their
comments and recommendations in connection with the Independent Audit they
performed of the Water and Sewer Funds of the City of Livonia, Michigan,
as of February 28, 1977, and related financial statements as well as
changes in financial procedure for the year then ended, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#761-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated August 17, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to the Wayne County Sewage Disposal Rate, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to approve a new Wayne County Sewage Disposal Rate of 2.16/1000 CF
effective on bills issued on or after September 1, 1977, such action being
taken as a result of the new rate schedule established by the Wayne County
Board of Public Works on August 16, 1977.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#762-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated July 18, 1977, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved by the Director
of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of the following items of equipment to
be used at the Idyl Wyld Golf Course
1. One (1) 18 H. P. Turf Truckster from Golf Car- Dist^~ibutors,
1980 W. Wide Track Drive, Fontiac, Michigan 4801+8, for
the total price of $3,341.61, and
ii• 2. One (1) 52" front-mounted rotary riding mower from Wilkie
Turf Equipment Company, 1050 Updyke Road, Pontiac, Michigan
48056, for the total price of $3,080.00
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further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the aforesaid
purchases without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 2-213 (d)(5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#763-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 2,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
#5-96-77 with regard to Petition #77-3-1-2 submitted by City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located between Five and
Six Mile Roads and between Levan Road and Edgewood in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 16 and the East 1/2 of Section 17, from R-2-A and AG to P. L.,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on July 25, 1977, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 599-77, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and the said Petition No. 77-3-1-2 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9 00 p. m.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#764-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 9,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
#6-123-77 with regard to Petition No. 77-3-1-8 submitted by Republic
Development Corporation for a change of zoning on property located on the
south side of Six Mile Road between Haggerty Road and the I-275 Freeway
in the West 1/2 of Section 18, from M-1 to R-2C, R-7 and C-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
July 25, 1977, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 599-77, the Council
does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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*Councilman Ventura and Councilman Raymond returned at 9:01 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#765-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 2,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 5-94-77 with regard to Petititon No. 77-3-1-4 submitted by the City
Planning Commission for a change of zoning on property located on the
southwest corner of Eight Mile Road and Newburgh Roads on the Northeast
1/4 of Section 6, from RUFC to P. L., and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on July 25, 1977, pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 599-77, the Council does hereby concurin the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 477-3-1-4 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#766-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 2,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 5-95-77 with regard to Petition No. 77-3-1-5 submitted by the City
Planning Commission for a change of zoning on property located on the
north side of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh and Gill Roads in the
South 1/2 of Section 5, from RUFC to P.L., and the Council having conduct-
ed a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 25, 1977, pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 599-77, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
77-3-1-5 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, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Im. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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4767-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Pat Kilian,
32752 Barkley, Livonia, Michigan, received by the office of the City
Clerk on August 1, 1977, and to which is attached the petition from
certain residents on Barkley requesting permission to block Barkley be-
tween Loveland and Oakley on Monday, September 5, 1977 from 1 00 P. M.
to 10.00 P. M. for the purpose of conducting a Block Party, the Council
does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action herein
being made subject to approval by the Police Department.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to 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.
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 AMENDING CHAPTER 4
(WATER) OF TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY
ADDING PARAGRAPH (j ) TO SECTION
5-413 THEREOF.
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 Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(Petition No. 77-5-3-5)
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.
ii• The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
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Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND,
(Petition No. 77-5-3-6)
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.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#768-77 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,
September 12, 1977, at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia,Michigan, with respect to the following item•
Petition No. 77-5-1-16 submitted by Edwin Weinstein for a
change of zoning of property located on the east side of
Middlebelt Road between Roycroft and Five Mile Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to C-2, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 7-136-77
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 77-5-1-16
be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
(b) location of the proposed change 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
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 rail-
road 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.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#769-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council
for the month of September, 1977
Wednesday, September 7, 1977, and
Wednesday, September 28, 1977.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#770-77 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#771-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City
Engineer prepare a Single Lot Assessment report in accordance with
Section 2-515 of Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinance, for
the installation of sidewalks on Six Mile Road between Farmington and
Levan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS• Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#772-?7 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated July 6, 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 the attached final construction
estimate dated June 27, 1977, the Council does hereby authorize Final
Payment in the amount of $24,205.83 to Conco Midwest, Inc., 1115 North
Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53402 which sum includes the full and
complete balance due on a contract dated October 8, 1976 in connection
with the 1976 Concrete Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing Program, it
appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under the said
contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifi-
cations, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit, maintenance and
guarantee bond have been filed, and the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $144,205.83 from the $9.8
Million Dollar Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue for this
purpose of which $120,000 shall be reimbursed to same at the time the
proceeds are received from the sale of a new M.V.H.F. bond issue; and the
City Clerk and City Tynsurer are hereby authorized 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#773-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Personnel Director dated August 11, 1977 approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor to which is attached a
proposed redemptive settlement with James Eros, a patrolman in the
Police Division in connection with his Workers' Compensation Claim against
the City, the Council does hereby authorize the said settlement and for
this purpose appropriates the sum of $35,000 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account in order to make the said payment to Mr. Eros in return
for which he waives all rights to further claims in connection with his
employment including a duty disability retirement; 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown and Raymond.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted..
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that the
Senior Citizens Housing development, located on Lyndon and Stark Roads,
in Section 21, currently being developed by the City of Livonia, shall
henceforth be known and referred to as the "Brashear Terraces" in honor
of Livonia's former Mayor, William W. Brashear.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#774-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer to the
Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation the
proposal that the Senior Citizens Housing development, located on Lyndon
and Stark Roads, in Section 21, currently being developed by the City of
Livonia, shall henceforth be known and referred to as the "Brashear
Terraces" in honor of Livonia's former Mayor, William W. Brashear.
On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unani-
mously adopted, this 864th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
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was duly adjourned at 9 15 P. M., August 17, 1977.
ADDISON W • ' C CLERK.