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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 17403 #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 17404 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; 17405 (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, 17406 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 17407 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. 17408 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) 17409 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 17410 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. 17411 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 17412 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 17413 #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) 17414 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 17415 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. 17416 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 17417 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) ; 17418 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 17419 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: 17420 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. 17421 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. 17422 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 17423 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 17424 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: 17425 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. 17426 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 17+27 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. 4 i ADDISON W. BAC, CIT, CLERK