HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1978-10-25 17+02
Iii MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND NINETY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 25, 1978, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at approximately 8 00 P. M Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following results Present Robert E McCann, Robert F
Nash, Gerald D Taylor, Jerry Raymond, Robert D Bennett, Robert R. Bishop and Peter
A Ventura. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present Addison W Bacon, City Clerk,
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert E
Osborn, Director of Public Works, John Nagy, City Planner, Jack Dodge, Director of
Finance, John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Russell Gronevelt,
L. Superintendent of Public Service; G E Siemert, City Engineer, Stanley Bien, Chief
Librarian, and Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#938-78 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 892nd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 11, 1978, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#939-78 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 173rd Special Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 23, 1978, are hereby approved
*Councilman Bennett and Councilman Ventura 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.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#940-78 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines to amend the Annual
Budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor, to add thereto the
necessary funds to provide for the modifications in the "Schedule of Budget
Modifications" referred to herein as Supplemental Sheet "A" annexed to said
Budget, and that the complete Budget for the next fiscal year commencing
December 1, 1978, and ending November 30, 1979, as submitted by the Mayor
to the Council on September 15, 1978, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII
of the City Charter, and as revised by the City Council, be and hereby is
determined and 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 having
been held on October 23, 1978; after proper notice being published in the
Livonia Observer and Eccentric, the official newspaper of the City, on
October 12, 1978; and provided further, that the City Clerk shall publish
or cause to be published this resolution together with a summAry of said
Budget as adopted herein, together with the minutes of this meeting
City of Livonia
Modified General Fund Budget
For the Year Ending 11/30/79
Revenues:
Property Taxes $ 7,959,296
Interest on Delinquent Taxes 19,000
Business Licenses and Permits 33,100
Non-Business Licenses and Permits 435,100
State Shared Revenues 6,307,562
Charges for Services 1,131,000
Fines and Forfeits 760,000
Interest Earnings 340,000
Federal Revenue Sharing 1,000,000
Miscellaneous 202,000
Total General Fund Revenues $18,187,058
Expenditures
Legislative $ 331,734
Judicial 489,684
Executive 234,124
Elections 99,511
Financial and Administration 1,084,972
Other General Government 436,449
Public Safety (Including Federal Revenue Sharing,
$588,461) 9,494,237
Protective Inspection 469,431
Other Protective 64,225
Highways, Streets & Bridges (Including Federal Revenue
Sharing, $211,539) 1,725,087
Parks and Recreation 1,779,060
Cultural 589,790
Conservation (50,110)
Planning 371,714
Other City Functions (Including Federal Revenue
Sharing, $200,000) 1,067,150
Total Expenditures $18,187,058
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#941-78 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 (i) 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, 1978, and ending November 30, 1979,
and in addition to the above amount which is authorized to be levied for
general purposes by the Charter of the City of Livonia
(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of one (1) mill
i e. , 110 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 enforce-
ment 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 one and one-
half (1 1/2 mills), i.e , 15/100 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 fire, police and snow
removal personnel, equipment supplies and facilities of the
City of Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes;
(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 049 mills,
i e , 4910,000 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 increasin,
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;
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(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2 327 mills,
i e , 2.327/10,000 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
Public Acts of 1917, for the purpose of establishing,
operating, maintaining and administering the Municipal
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;
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .158 mills,
i e. , 158/10,000 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 retire-
ment on the 1959, 1965 and 1968 Fire Station Bond Issue; in
addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied for
general purposes,
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .025 mills,
i.e. , 25/10,000 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;
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .266 mills,
i.e. , 266/10,000 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,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .971 mills,
i.e. , 971/10,000 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 munic-
ipal purposes,
(i) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 118 mills,
i.e. , 118/10,000 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 1978
Street Improvement Bonds, Series I; in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
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and provided further, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City
Assessor, City Treasurer 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 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 Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#942-78 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the 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 20 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 1, which installment is due April 1, 1979, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1979, and
(b) Installment No 18 on the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 2, which installment is due April 1, 1979, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1979, and
(c) Installment No. 15 of the respective assessments for
improving Livonia Drains Nos 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 19,
which respective installments are each due April 1, 1979,
and to pay the interest on the respective unpaid balances,
which interest payments are also due on April 1, 1979, and
(d) Installment No. 12 of the respective assessments for
improving Livonia Drain No. 22 and Livonia Drain No 22
Branches, which installment is due April 1, 1979, and to pay
the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also
due on April 1, 1979; and
(e) Installment No 11 of the assessment for the improving of
Livonia Drain No 25, Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain
and Farmington Relief Extension No. 1 Drain, which
respective installments are due April 1, 1979, and to pay
the interest on the respective unpaid balances, which
interest payments are also due on April 1, 1979; and
(f) Installment No 10 of the assessments for improving Livonia
Drain No. 30, which installment is due April 1, 1979; and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1979; and
(g) Installment No. 9 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
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Extension), 26 and 31, which installments are due April 1,
1979, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1, 1979; and
(h) Installment No. 8 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, 1979, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1979, and
(i) Installment No. 3 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains Nos. 1 (Extension and Branches), 16 (Extension and
Branches), 38, 41 and 42, which respective installments are
each due April 1, 1979, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1979, and
(j) Installment No 2 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 27 (Branches), which installment is due April 1,
1979, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1, 1979; and
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that there shall
be and does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 951 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 Commissioner, 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 resolution to
each of the above offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS• None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#943-78 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 sixth 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 establish
a tax levy of 199 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 Commission,
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 resolution to each of the above offices.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS. None.
The communication from the City Engineer dated October 3, 1978 with respect
to request for sidewalk at 28735 Plymouth Road, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 THERETO ENTITT.F'T)
"FIRE LANES ORDINANCE."
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS• None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
thF following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-214(d) OF
CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE 8 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19 06 OF
ARTICLE XIX OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (PETITION 78-2-6-4)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS• Ventura.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#944-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated September 29, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor,
and the attached letters from the Department of Public Works, dated
August 24, 1978 and September 27, 1978, with respect to the purchase of a
trailer compactor in the sum of $14,000.00, and two trailer mounted leaf
loaders in the sum of $20,000.00, the Council does hereby appropriate the
sum of $34,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Refuse Fund for
this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#945-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 3, 1978, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect
to the proposed purchase of a pop corn machine, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $700 00 from the
Concession Account, No. 101-698-750, to the Capital Outlay Account, No
101-698-987, for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#946-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Inspector and the Director of Public Works, dated September 26, 1978, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, with respect to the transfer of funds for employee auto
expense, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the
sum of $1600.00 from Salary Account No. 101-410-702 000.000 - Plumbing
Salaries and Wages, to the following accounts in the following amounts
Building Inspection, Transportation Auto Expense
Account No. 101-380-861.010.000 $1200 00
and
Electrical Inspection, Transportation Auto Expense
Account No. 101-382-861 010 000 $ 4oO o0
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#9+7-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Librarian dated September 26, 1978, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the transfer of
funds, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the
sum of $200 00 from Account No 101-738-861..015, Travel and Education -
Commission, to Account No 101-738-861.010, Auto Expense - Employees, the
action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#948-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated October 6, 1978, with respect to a transfer of funds, the
L Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of
$200.00 from Account No. 253-861 010 000, Auto Expense - Employees, to
Account No. 253-86+.010 000, Travel and Education, the action herein being
taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#94+9-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated October 2, 1978, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a
transfer of funds, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of
$2000.00 from Account No. 101-202-702 000 000, Assessment, Salaries/Wages,
to Account No 101-247-702.000 000, Board of Review, Salaries/Wages, and
the sum of $6872 66 from Account No. 101-202-702 000 000, Assessment,
Salaries/Wages, to Account No 101-252-833 000 000, Tax Roll Preparation,
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#950-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated. September 20, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, to which is attached a
proposed Agreement between the Michigan State Highway Commission and the
City of Livonia for completing certain curb and gutter alterations along
the service roads and ramps of 1-96 within the City, and for placing impact
attenuators at Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road, the Council does hereby
determine to approve and authorize the execution of this Agreement, and
further does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $2062.50 from the
7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this
purpose; and, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
affix their signatures to said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and. McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#951-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated October 9, 1978, in connection with the annual audits of the
General and other related funds, the Council does hereby determine to
continue to retain the firm of Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants,
Southfield, Michigan, for performing the Annual Independent Audit of the
accounts of both the City of Livonia for the two Fiscal Year periods
December 1, 1978 - November 30, 1979, and December 1, 1979 - November 30,
1980, and the Water and Sewer Division for the two Fiscal Year periods
March 1, 1979 - February 29, 1980, and March 1, 1980 - February 28, 1981,
as required by the City Charter and the State Uniform Accounting Act, 1978
PA 2, for a fee not to exceed $20,000 00 per year for the City of Livonia
and $5,000.00 per year for the Water and Sewer Division; and further, the
City Clerk, as internal auditor of the City of Livonia, is hereby authorized
to enter into a formal agreement with said, firm, subject to approval as to
form by the City Attorney, and to do all other things necessary or inciden-
tal to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: Raymond.
The President declared, the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#952-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 7, 1978, which transmits its resolu-
tion 8-183-78 adopted on August 29, 1978, with regard to Petition 77-3-8-7
submitted by Michael S Downes Associates, requesting site plan approval in
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connection with a proposal to construct a building addition to an existing
commercial development located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between
Grand River and Angling in Section 1, 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 77-3-8-7 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. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#953-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 6, 1978, which transmits its resolution
10-222-78 adopted on October 3, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-9-8-31
submitted by Fred J Armour, requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct an addition to an existing commercial building
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, east of Shadyside, in Section
3, 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 78-9-8-31 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: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#954-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
21, 1978, from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
9-190-78 adopted on September 12, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-8-2-21
submitted by Wabeek Properties, requesting waiver use approval to construct
and operate a branch bank facility on property zoned P S. located on the
southwest corner of Six Mile Road and Newburgh Road in the N E 1/4 of
Section 18, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 78-8-2-21 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: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#955-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated October 5, 1978, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Miss Sally Levites and Mrs Jean
Nicholas, 13916 Beatrice, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of
Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the
Council does hereby find that the proposed division of Tax Item No.
46 092 04 0205 000 (23t205) would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose
of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing the
same into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as
follows:
Parcel A
The North 66 feet of Lot 205 Lyndon Meadows Subdivision No. 2, part of
the S E 1/4 of Sec. 23, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. Liber 84, Pages 82, 83. Subject to easements of record.
and
Parcel B
The South 93 feet of Lot 205 Lyndon Meadows Subdivision No. 2, part of
the S E 1/4 of Sec. 23, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. Liber 84, Pages 82, 83. Subject to easements of record.
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. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#956-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Vincent
S DeSanto, dated September 13, 1978, with respect to a special assessment
levied on his property in connection with S A D. No 184 (Curtis Avenue
Improvement between Melvin and the Coolidge Elementary School in Section 11)
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Engineer
for his report and recommendation
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#957-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Vincent
S. DeSanto, dated September 13, 1978, with respect to a special assessment
levied, on his property in connection with S A.D No. 184 (Curtis Avenue
Improvement between Melvin and, the Coolidge Elementary School in Section 11)
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the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Attorney
for his opinion with respect to the question of the adequacy of notice in
connection with S.A D. No. 184
The communication from residents on Hizmet Drive with respect to Section
3-122 of Livonia Code of Ordinances for Maintenance of City-owned Property, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#958-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chairman
of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated September 22, 1978, and approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with respect to a request to close off
St Francis at Bridge, the Council does hereby determine to request the
Department of Public Works to implement a program for clearing of the
underbrush on the empty lots at the southwest end of St Francis at Bridge
and to do such other things as shall be necessary to improve the condition
of this area.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#959-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated October 4, 1978, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to an offer of sale by Livonia Tool and Mold (20003
St. Francis Street), the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter
to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#960-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 3, 1978, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on September 14, 1978 wherein it
is recommended that pay adjustments be made for the position of Seasonal
Clerk as follows.
SEASON HOURLY RATE
1st S 3.90
2nd S 4.05
3rd $ 4.20
4th $ 4 35
5th $ 4.50
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
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1 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#961-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated September 19, 1978, to which is attached a communication from the
Chair Person of the Human Relations Commission, dated August 31, 1978,
with respect to the formation of a Women's Commission, the Council does
hereby determine to refer to the Committee of the Whole for further
consideration the general question of the formation of a Women's
Commission.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8.35 P M
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#962-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated September 25, 1978, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer
has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed street improvement of a 27' wide, deep-strength asphalt pavement
with valley swales in a portion of Park Woods Subdivision (Stanmoor and
Whitcomb, south of Six Mile Road) in Section 13, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having
indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant,
and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of
the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should
be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that
all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and recommenda-
tions have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk
under date of October 3, 1978, and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, November 13,
1978, at 8 00 P. M , as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the
NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held
before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 8 36 P M.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#963-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated September 27, 1978, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted
by the Parks and Recreation Commission on September 25, 1978 with respect
to guidelines for infringement on public lands, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#964-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated September 29, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the installation of
miscellaneous storm sewer extensions at five locations within the City and
the necessity for obtaining easements in connection therewith, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the Engineering Division to prepare
plans and specifications and thereafter to take bids for a 1979 Miscella-
neous Storm Sewer Program consisting of the installation of storm sewers
at the five locations specified in the aforesaid communication, and,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the Engineering Division and the
Department of Law to do all things necessary to obtain the easements
required for proceeding with the Miscellaneous Storm Sewer Program
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#965-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated October 5, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a
proposal to construct a turnaround at the southerly end of the existing
pavement of Riverside Drive (Stark Gardens Subdivision) and the request
for a partial vacating of right-of-way located at the rear of Lot 22,
Stoneleigh Village Subdivision (Petition 78-9-3-15), the Council does
hereby determine as follows.
1. That no turnaround be constructed at the south end of the
existing pavement of Riverside Drive at this time since
the cost and problems created by such construction would
more than offset any benefits that might be realized
2. That the Public Service Division install a "no outlet--street
ends" sign at the southwest corner of the intersection of
Riverside and Perth to discourage motorists from entering
this dead-end section of street.
3. That the existing sidewalk and protective guardrail, located
at the south end of Riverside, be left in place
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4. That the presently unused portion of the Riverside right-of-
way situated behind Lot 22 of the Stoneleigh Village Sub-
division not be vacated at this time, and that in lieu
thereof, a revocable license be granted to the owners of
Lot 22 (Thomas and Karen Kolb) to landscape, fence and, use
that portion of the right-of-way which is situated south and
east of the pedestrian walkway, with the provision that any
improvements installed be subject to the prior approval of
the Department of Public Works .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#966-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the proposed fence and gate
renovation for the Livonia Cemetery, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Historical Preservation Commission for its report and
recommendation, including therein the disposition and/or use of the exist-
ing fence and, gate.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#967-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted by Bra-Con
Industries, Inc. , 12001 Globe Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated October
10, 1978, wherein a request is made for the vacating of Woodview Drive,
east of Newburgh Road between Plymouth and Amrhein Roads in the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City
Planning Commission for action and recommendation, in accordance with
provisions of law and City ordinance.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#968-78 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from Action
Distributing Company, Inc. , 35901 Veronica, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
October 10, 1978, which submits an application proposing the establishment
of an industrial development district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended
this Council has authority to establish "industrial development districts"
within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 4 84 acres lying in the N.E 1/4 of
Section 29, as more particularly described in the attachment to the
application which is hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter
referred to as "Proposed. City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 4" (Parcel G4a1a) ;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
1. The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by certified
mail of this action to all owners of real property within the
boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 4.
2. This City Council sets Monday, November 13, 1978, at 8:00
P M. as the date for the holding of a Public Hearing on the
question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so
that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall
be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described
above
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#969-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Industrial Coordinator, dated October 12, 1978, with respect to Economic
Development Corporation benefits provided under 1974 PA 338 as they relate
to the request of Signaltone Corporation, 34039 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council
Resolution 865-78 adopted on September 27, 1978.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4970-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Signaltone
Corporation, 34039 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
September 13, 1978, wherein it is indicated that it intends to transfer its
facilities from 34039 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to a site
in the City of Cadillac, Michigan, and which further indicates that
Signaltone Corporation desires to obtain an Industrial Development Act,
1974 PA 198 and 1974 PA 338, Exemption for the Cadillac facility, the
Council does hereby determine to take this means to indicate that the City
of Livonia does hereby consent to the granting of the said exemption certif-
icate in the manner and form requested, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann
NAYS: Taylor, Raymond and Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#971-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 21, 1978, which transmits its resolu-
tion 9-206-78 adopted on September 19, 1978, with regard to Petition
78=7-8-23 submitted by Rosenberg & Waronoff, requesting site plan approval
in connection with a proposal to construct the Middlebelt Plaza on the
east side of Middlebelt Road between Clarita and Pickford in Section 12,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 78-7-8-23 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. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS• Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#972-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 4,
1978 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance four
Quit Claim Deeds more particularly described as.
1 Quit Claim Deed dated September 25, 1978 executed by
Gerald D. Schopper, Custom Blds , Inc. , a Michigan
Corporation conveying
The West 30 ft of the following described parcel
That part of the S E 1/4 of Section 36, T. 1 S , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant N 89° 41' W 1627.61 ft. and
N. 0° 04' 40" E 685 0 ft from the S E corner of Section
36 and proceeding thence N 0° 04' 40" E 100 0 ft ; thence
N. 89° 41' W 167.50 ft , thence S 0° 04' 40" W 100 0 ft. ,
thence S 89° 41' E 167 50 ft. to the point of beginning
Bureau of Taxation Parcel Number 362107, 108.
(Floral Avenue Right-of-Way)
2. Quit Claim Deed dated September 13, 1978 executed by Steve
Webber and Nancy Webber, his wife conveying
The West 30 ft. of the following described parcel:
The N 50 ft of the S 885 ft. of the W 167.50 ft. of the
E 467 ft of the W. 1/2 of the S E. 1/4 of Section 36, T
1 S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
Bureau of Taxation Parcel Number 362110 (Floral Avenue
Right-of-Way)
3. Quit Claim Deed dated September 13, 1978 executed by Steve
Webber and Nancy Webber, his wife conveying:
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The West 30 ft of the following described parcel:
The N 50 ft. of the S 835 ft of the W 167.50 ft. of the E
467 ft of the W 1/2 of the S E 1/4 of Section 36, T 1 S ,
R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. Bureau of
Taxation Parcel Number 361109. (Floral Avenue Right-of-Way)
4 Quit Claim Deed dated September 11, 1978 executed by Donald
J McKinnon and Marilyn McKinnon, his wife conveying.
The East 30 ft of the following described parcel
That part of the S E 1/4 of Section 36, T 1 S , R 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant N 89° 41' W 1795.11 ft and N
0° 04' 40" E 630 0 ft from the S E corner of Section 36
and proceeding thence N 0° 04' 40" E 105.0 ft ; thence S
89° 52' W. 154 50 ft. , thence S. 0° 04' 40" W 105.0 ft ;
thence S 89° 41' E , 154.50 ft. to the point of beginning.
Bureau of Taxation Parcel Number 361182, 183. (Floral Avenue
Right-of-Way)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid Quit Claim Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#973-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 5,
1978 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated September 22, 1978 executed by
Gabriele Paciocco and Genesio Masciulli for Vacri Land
Company conveying
A twenty (20) foot wide easement for water main with
centerline described as Commencing at the East 1/4
corner of Section 9, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, and proceeding thence along the
East and West 1/4 line of said section, S 88° 33' 05" W
390.00 feet and N 1° 26' 55" W 43.00 feet to the point
of beginning located on the northerly right-of-way of
Curtis Avenue, proceeding thence N 1° 26' 55" W 130 00
feet, thence N 43° 33' 05" E 62 00 feet; thence N 88°
33 05" E 166.00 feet, thence N 1° 26' 55" W. 90 00 feet
to the point of terminus.
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Also• A twenty (20) foot wide easement for water main with
centerline described as Commencing at the East 1/4 corner
of Section 9, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and proceeding thence along the East and West 1/4
line of said section, S 88° 33' 05" W 390 00 feet and N 1°
26' 55" W 147 feet to the point of beginning, proceeding
thence S 88° 33' 05" W 57 00 feet to the point of terminus.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#974-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 4,
1978 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement more particularly described as•
L Grant of Easement dated August 17, 1978 executed by CLT
Associates, a Michigan Co-partnership, by Robert W. Curran,
John D Lehner, and Steve Toth, Jr conveying•
That part of the N W 1/4 of Section 28, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly
described as follows•
Beginning at a point distant N 89° 36' 54" W , 358 0 ft. and
North 37.97 feet from the S W corner of Lot 8 of "Richter
and Lipton Industrial Subdivision," as recorded in Liber 92
of Plats on Pages 6 & 7, Wayne County Records and thence
extending N 85° 20' 25" W 285 76 ft , thence North 307.35
ft. , thence N. 78° 05' 25" E. 168.43 ft , thence S 89° 36'
54" E 93 35 ft. , thence S 78° 05' 25" W. 243.39 ft. , thence
South 272.65 ft. , thence S 85° 20' 25" E. 265 70 ft , thence
South 20 06 ft to the point of beginning.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#975-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 4,
1978 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement more particularly described as.
Grant of Easement dated September 26, 1978 executed by
Carl E Wright and Elsie M Wright, his wife, fee holders and
Herrel F Sutton and Marilyn Sutton, his wife, Land Contract
Vendee, conveying•
That part of Lot 211, "SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT NO. 2 of the
S 5/8 of the N E 1/4 and the E 1/2 of the N 3/8 of the
N. E 1/4 of Sec 33, T 1 S , R 9 E , Livonia Twp. , (now City
of Livonia) Wayne Co , Michigan. " (recorded in Liber 66, Plats,
Page 1) described as the S 30 00' of the W'ly 116.00' more or
less of Lot 211 (measured at right angles to the S. line of said
lot) said easement measuring 116 00' on the South line thereof
and 116 04' on the North line thereof, comprising 0.0799 acres.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#976-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 4,
1978 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement more particularly described as.
Grant of Easement dated September 22, 1978 executed by
David E Veresh and Marcia L Veresh, his wife conveying:
The North 27 feet of the East 1/2 of the North part of Lot
727 measuring 215 92 feet on the West line and 209 89 feet of
the East line thereof, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 11, as
recorded in Liber 66, Page 64, Wayne County Records, said plat
being part of the S E 1/4 of Section 32, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 32b727b2)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS. None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#977-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 13,
1978 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Warranty Deed dated October 3, 1978 executed by Leonella E LaMay as
Trustee under Leonella E LaMay Trust Agreement dated 6/8/73 and Dean R
Luedders of National Bank of Detroit and Leonella E. LaMay as Trustees
under Lionel E LaMay Trust Agreement dated June 8, 1973 conveying
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 13, Shaffmaster's
Plymouth Riverside Estates Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 66,
Page 69, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being of part of
the North 1/2 of Section 32, T 1 S , R 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan; proceeding thence N 0° 00' 20" E. ,
along the East lot line of said lot, 43 98 ft ; thence N 89°
55' 40" W , 120.01 ft to the north right-of-way line of
Parkdale Avenue, thence Southeasterly 128 93 ft along the arc
of a curve, said curve being the North right-of-way line of
Parkdale Avenue, to the point of beginning. (Parkdale Avenue
Right-of-Way)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same
recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 08 OF
ARTICLE II BY ADDING PARAGRAPHS (20) AND
(21) THERETO, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 30 04
THROUGH 30.12 OF ARTICLE XXX AND ADDING
SECTION 30 13 THERETO, OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE "
RE PETITION NO 78-5-6-7
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 above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
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Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 18 50C,
18.50D AND 18 50E OF ARTICLE XVIII OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE." RE. PETITION NO 78-5-6-8
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 above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#978-78 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby
determine to establish the following compensation schedule for members of
the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective December 1, 1978.
Regular and Special Meetings attended by members - $20.00 each per
meeting;
Regular and Special Meetings attended by Chairman - $25.00 per meeting,
and, provided further, that a monthly auto allowance of $100.00 be provided
for the Chairman and each member, effective December 1, 1978
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#979-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#980-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the National
League of Cities, dated October 12, 1978, the Council does hereby determine
to designate Mayor Edward H. McNamara as voting delegate to represent the
City of Livonia at the Annual Business Session of the Congress df Cities
to be held in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 29, 1978, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution,
together with the attached designation of voting delegate forms, to the
National League of Cities.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#981-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated October 22, 1978
from Coventry Gardens Improvement Association requesting permission to
close Rayburn at Farmington Road, Myrna at Farmington Road, Rayburn at
Stamford and Eddington at Rayburn from 7:30 P M to 10:00 P M on
October 31, 1978 for the purpose of conducting an annual Halloween Party
at Coventry Park, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as
requested, the action herein taken being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#982-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 28,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
8-161-78 adopted on August 15, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-7-1-31
submitted by G J D'Adamo for a change of zoning on property located on
the northwest corner of Melvin and Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 35, from R-1 to C-1, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on October 23, 1978, pursuant to
Council Resolution 836-78, the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 78-7-1-31 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
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 28,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
8-161-78 adopted on August 15, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-7-1-31
submitted by G J D'Adamo for a change of zoning on property located on
the northwest corner of Melvin and Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
35, from R-1 to C-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on October 23, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution
836-78, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the
Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result:
AYES• Taylor and Bennett
NAYS. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Raymond and McCann.
The President declared the motion to refer DENIED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Raymond and. McCann.
NAYS: Bishop, Taylor and Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#983-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 28,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
8-166-78 adopted on August 15, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-7-6-10
submitted by the City Planning Commission to amend Section 2.10, Defini-
tions of Miscellaneous Terms, and Section 5 03, Waiver Uses, to provide a
definition of, and controls for, the location of residential homes for
mentally or physically handicapped persons, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 23, 1978,
pursuant to Council Resolution 836-78, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said. Petition
78-7-6-10 is hereby approved and granted; and the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4984-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated October 25, 1978, approved by the Finance Director,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of a sum of $200.00 from Account #701-739-728(6ffice supplies)
to Account #701-739-730 (postage), the action taken herein being taken for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#985-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated. October 25, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of a "Parking
Analysis" prepared by the architects of the Civic Center Municipal Building
the Council does hereby authorize the Director of Public Works to sign a
Change Order so as to have the Phase III, Part 14B (Site Earthwork - East
Parking Lot) earth work required for the East Parking Lot constructed for
the original low bid price of $20,000 by Brian & Gregory Contracting
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Company, Inc., P. 0. Box 70, Allen Park, Michigan 48101, the action
taken herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve
all minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None
On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash,
and unanimously adopted, this 893rd Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:16 P M , October 25, 1978.
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ADDISON W. BAC, CIT, CLERK