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MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-THIRD, REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 16, 1977, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at approximately 8:20 P. M. . Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F.
Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Robert R. Bishop and Robert
D. Bennett. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Jack Dodge, Finance
Director; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, Frances Stem, Acting Deputy City Clerk;
James Miller, Personnel Director, Robert Turner, Police Chief; John Bunk, Fire
Chief, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner, Stanley Bien, Chief
Librarian, James Inglis, Community Development Coordinator, John T. Dufour, Super-
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intendent of Parks and Recreation, Robert Wisler, Administrative Assistant to the
Mayor; and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#130-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 852nd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held February 2, 1977, are hereby approved.
The communication dated January 25, 1977 from the Department of Law
with respect to Civil Action X76-634-466-CZ, Wayne County Circuit Court, (Bridget
Volinski and Paul Dobson vs City of Livonia) was received and filed for the informa-
tion of the Council.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated January 20, 1977
regarding use of Community Development Funds for purchase of land for the Silver
Village Senior Citizens Housing Development, was received and filed for the informa-
tion of the Council.
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The communication from the Department of Law, dated January 27, 1977,
Lwith respect to Wayne County Circuit Court, Case No. 7701712 CL (City of Livonia vs
Local 192), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated January 26, 1977 from the Department of Finance,
transmitting various unaudited financial statements of the City of Livonia for the
twelve months ending November 30, 1976, was received and filed for the information
of the Council.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO RE• PETITION NO.
76-7-1-28 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFB TO
LR-3.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura 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 23.07 OF
ARTICLE XXIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, "
(Petition No. 76-6-6-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
LNAYS• None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
Lthe following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10.02 AND
10.03 OF ARTICLE X AND SECTION 11.03 OF
ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 51+3, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE."
(Petition No. 76-8-6-10)
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOL"ED, that the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 51+3, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, with regard to
Petition 76-8-6-10 (to delete SDD Licenses from C-1 Zoning Districts, and
add SDD Licenses as Waiver Uses in C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts), having
been given its first reading by Councilman Brown on February 16, 1977, is
hereby referred to the Legislative Committee for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Raymond and Ventura
NAYS- Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
The President declared the motion to refer DENIED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 51+3, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, with regard to
Petition 76-8-6-10 (to delete SDD Licenses from C-1 Zoning Districts, and
add SDD Licenses as Waiver Uses in C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts), having
been given its first reading by Councilman Brown on February 16, 1977, is
hereby tabled to the next Study Session to be conducted on February 21,
1977.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table, with the following result
AYES Bennett, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS. Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
The President declared the motion to table, DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS- Bennett, Raymond and Ventura.
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#131-77 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 23.01(a) of Ordinance No.
543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council on its
awn motion hereby requests that the City Planning Commission conduct a
Public Hearing and thereafter submit a report and recommendation on the
question of whether or not to amend Section 10.03(g) and Section 11.03(r)
of the Zoning Ordinance, so as to provide that the waiver use require-
ments with respect to SDD Licenses in C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts shall
henceforth not be applicable to SDD License uses already in existence.
A roll call vote was taken on the forgoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop, Nash and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
75-6-1-16 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFA
TO R-l.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, with regard to Petition No. 75-6-1-16 to rezone property in
Section 4 from RUFA to R-1, and having been given its first reading by
Councilman Bennett on February 16, 1977, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to amend the same so as to approve the rezoning to R-2 in lieu of
R-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett, Nash, Raymond and Ventura.
The President declared the motion DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Brown.
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE PETITION NO.
75-7-1-23 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
TO R-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on
publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#132-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
& Sewer Board, dated January 14, 1977, which transmits its resolution
#WS 2154 1/77 and which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to accept the bid of William F. Sell &Son, Inc. , 16555 Telegraph
Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180, for supplying the City with a Concrete
Breaker, Model AA750-Hughes, for the price of $2,152.20, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#133-7 7 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Director of Finance, dated January 25, 1977, approved for submission by
the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to the purchase of No. 5 fuel oil for the
operation of the Pierson School, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the purchase of said No. 5 Fuel Oil from Allied Oil Uompany,
P. 0. Box 91787, Chicago, Illinois 60693,
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effective November 26, 1976 for the unit price of 31
cents per gallon,
effective December 22, 1976 for the unit price of 33 cents
per gallon; and
effective January 18, 1977 for the unit price of 35 cents
per gallon,
said, prices being made in accordance with Federal Government regulations,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby re-
pealed, amended, or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with
the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#134-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated January 25, 1977, approved Sor submission by
the Mayor protein, with regard to the purchase of diesel fuel, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of said diesel fuel from
Standard Oil,
effective November 1, 1976 for the unit price of 34 cents
per gallon, and
effective January 21, 1977 for the unit price of 36.4 cents
per gallon,
said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government regulations,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said, purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances; and
all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended
or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken
herein.
A roll cAll vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#135-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated
February 1, 1977, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bid of Allie Brothers of Livonia, 20331 Middlebelt
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the City (Police Division)
with Police clothing requirements, on a unit bid price basis, the
estimated total price being $22,761.00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#136-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated February 7, 1977, wherein a request is submitted for funds
required for the purpose of conducting a special primary election, and
a special election, on February 23, 1977 and March 23, 1977, respectively,
for the election of candidates to fill a vacancy in the 14th District,
the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $28,000 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be allocated to the following
accounts in the following amounts for this purpose
Account No. 193-702 Salaries - Election Inspectors $19,600.
Account No. 193-933-010 Equipment Transportation 3,000.
Account No. 193-707 Equipment Custodians 2,800.
Account No. 193-707 School Custodians 700.
Account No. 193-933 Equipment Repairs 550
Account No. 193-960-10 Training & Miscellaneous 750.
Account No. 193-905 Publishing 600.
and the Council does hereby amend the Revenue Account of the General Fund
so as to increase the same in the amount of $19,061.35 in order to reflect
the receipt of a check in said amount from the State of Michigan as reim-
bursement of election expenses incurred in the 1976 Presidential Prefer-
ence Primary Election.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#137-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated January 26, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor
and approved by the Fire Chief and the Finance Director, with regard to
the termination of employment of Captain Anthony R. Sarinopoulos of the
Fire Department, the Council does hereby approve the settlement in the
manner and form set forth in the communication from the Department of
Law dated January 26, 1977, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare appropriate releases and such stipulations of dismissals, as
necessary, with regard to this matter, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $4,500.00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose; and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS Bishop and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishpp, it was
#138-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Coordinator of Community Development, dated February 2, 1977, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the proposed use of Community
Development funds for paving in Target Area II (Schanhites Marquette Manor
Subdivision in Section 25), the Council does hereby determine to approve
as the course of action to pursue in this regard, Alternate #2 wherein
25% Community Development participation would be allocated for this
project, in the manner detailed in the aforesaid communication, and the
Coordinator of Community Development is hereby requested to.do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#139-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Coordinator of Community Development, dated January 31, 1977, approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for approval
of a revision of the Community Development Lcgn and Grant Manual so as to
permit the Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Committee to waive the $6,000
limitation, presently provided with regard to grants for rehabilitation
work where loan financing cannot be obtained, up to but not to exceed
$10,000.00, the Council does hereby determine to approve of the said
request in the manner and form and for the reasons detailed in the afore-
said communication.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4140-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 2, 1977, to which is attached a communication from the
Chief of Police wherein in the names of certain architects have been
suggested for the purpose of preparing a feasibility and design study for
a proposed Police Building Addition, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown,it was
4141-77 RESOLVED, that Livonia Builders, 36714 Bennett, Livonia, Michizall,
48152, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the
proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision: Tiffany Square
Subdivision, located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 8, City of Livonia, the
said proposed preliminary plat being dated November 1, 1976, and it
further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was
given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public
hearing on November 9, 1976, and it further appearing that such prelimin-
ary plat, together with development plans and specifications for improve-
ments therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public
Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated January 14,
1977, therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said pre-
liminary plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provision.:
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision
Control Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission
the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and
the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such
department; all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomp-
lished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective
date of this resolution, failing this, the approval contained herein
shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
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(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and, final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed, until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 9-122 of the said. Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time
and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent
required by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development
plans,
(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City.
A. Trees $ 3,145.00
B. Street Names Signs 300.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 300 00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 75.00
E. Engineering Service (General Improvement &
Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review & Administratio (1-1/2%)
$2,484.15
2. Field. Inspection (3-1/2%) 5,796.35
8,280.50
F. Engineering Service (Grading & Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 50.00
2. Permit and Inspection 250.00
300.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $ 12,40o.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivi-
sion shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with
existing Subdivision Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution, the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision
if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved
herein, and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control
Ordinance and this resolution,
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts:
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General Improvement Bond - $180,000.00, of which at least,
10,000.00 shall be in cash
Sidewalk Bond - 2,300.00, of which at least
500 shall be in cash
Grading and Soil Erosion Control
Bond - 3,000.00, of which at least
600.00 shall be in cash
Monuments and Lot Markers - 1,135.00 in Cash
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City Ordi-
nances, further, the Council authorizes the construction of 27-foot wide
deep strength asphalt pavement with valley wales in lieu of concrete
pavement, and the Council authorizes the waiver of sidewalks within the
subdivision with the exception of requiring that sidewalks be installed
only on the west side of Wayne Road adjacent to the subdivision, also
authorized is the improvement of Wayne Road with a 22-foot wide, 8-1/2"
thick full depth asphalt pavement with gravel shoulders and open road
ditches.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#142-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated December 29, 1976, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and the
City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which
is attached a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the Wayne
County Road Commission for the proposed resurfacing of Middlebelt Road,
between Plymouth and Joy Roads, for the total estimated cost of $315,000.00
the City's 1/3 share being estimated in the amount of $105,000.00, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#143-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 14, 1977, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the Wayne County Road
Commission relative to water main alterations and the construction and
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maintenance of berms within the Six Mile Road right of way, between
Farmington Road and Fitzgerald Avenue, the Council does hereby request that
the City Planner and the City Engineer submit their respective reports and
recommendations concerning the matter of the maintenance of the aforesaid
berms.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#144-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 14, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia and the Wayne County Road Commission
relative to water main alterations and the construction and maintenance
of berms within the Six Mile Road right of way, between Farmington Road
and Fitzgerald Avenue, the Council does hereby request that the Department
of Law review the proposed agreement and thereafter submit its report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#145-77 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated January 7, 1977, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to
Council resolution #521-76 adopted on June 23, 1976, wherein the City
L Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the proposed road improvement of Morlock Avenue, east of Middlebelt Road,
in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 1, City of Livonia, 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 speci-
fications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what pro-
portion 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 install-
ments 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 and specifications,
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the
City Clerk under date of January 21, 1977, 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, March 21,
1977, at 8 00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the
NECESSITY for such proposed improvement 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.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#146-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 10, 1977, approved by the City Attorney and the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, in
connection with the development of the Livonia Commerce Park located in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, the Council does hereby take this means
to advise the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners (Permit Division)
that the City of Livonia is willing to accept jurisdiction and maintenance
of a 24" storm sewer connection to the Farmington Road Relief Drain No. 1
within the Farmington Road right of way in connection with the development
of the said Livonia Commerce Park and does in this regard authorize the
City Engineer to execute a Wayne County Permit for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia in connection with the said storm sewer construction as
well as do all other 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#147-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 10, 1977, approved by the City Attorney and the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the development of the Livonia Commerce Park located in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, and certain Grants of Easements obtained in
connection therewith for public water mains and sanitary sewers, the
Council does hereby accept for and on behalf of the City of Livonia the
following Grants of Easements
1. Grant of Easement dated January 12, 1977 executed by
Wm. E. Kurtz, Partner, Livonia Commerce Park, a
Michigan Co-Partnership, conveying to the City of Livonia:
An easement for construction and maintenance of a water main
on, over, under and across part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 21,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
said easement being 20.00 ft. in width and being 10.00 ft on
each side of the following described centerline.
Commencing at the S. E. corner of Section 21, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., and proceeding thence along the South line of said
Section 21, due W. 646.14 ft. , thence N. 10 15' 40" W. ,
102.02 ft. to the point of beginning of the centerline of said
easement 20.00 ft. in width herein described,said point being
on the North line of Schoolcraft Road (I-96), thence along said
centerline, N. 10 15' 40" W., 300.00 ft. to its point of endinG.
2. Grant of Easement dated January 12, 1977 executed by Wm. E. Kurtz,
Partner, Livonia Commerce Park, a Michigan Co-Partnership, conveying
to the City of Livonia.
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An easement for construction and maintenance of a sanitary Newer
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on, over, under and across part of the S. E. 1/4 ofSection 21,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
said easement being 12.00 ft. in width and. being 6.00 ft. on
each side of the following described centerline
Commencing at the S. E. corner of Section 21, T. 1 S. , R . 9 E. ,
and proceeding thence along the South line of said Section 21,
due West 383.08 ft. , thence N. 0° 24' 47" W., 102.00 ft. to the
point of beginning of said centerline, said point being on the
North line of Schoolcraft Road (I-96), thence along said center-
line, N. 0° 24' 4(" W., 380.00 ft. to the point of ending of the
centerline of said easement 12.00 ft. in width herein described.
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the
office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
lit. #148-?7 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
23, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolu-
tion #11-220-76 with regard to Petition 476-10-1-40, submitted by
R. Ajluni, M.D., for a change of zoning on property located south of
Curtis and east of Farmington Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10,
from RUFC to P.S., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on January 17, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution
#1084-76, the Council does hereby request that the Police Division, the
Fire Division, and the Traffic Commission submit their respective reports
and recommendations relative to the matter of closing ingress and egress
onto Curtis Avenue from the Parking Lots of the overall property which ha
been developed as part of the Professional Complex, located at Farmington
Road and Curtis, by Dr. Ajluni.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Bishop, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
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#149-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
23, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolu-
tion #11-220-76 with regard to Petition #76-10-1-40, submitted by
R. Ajluni, M. D., for a change of zoning on property located south of
Curtis and east of Farmington Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10,
from RUFC to P.S., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on January 17, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution
#1084-76, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter pending
receipt of the reports requested in Council resolution No. 148-77.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#150-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 7, 1977 which transmits its resolution
#12-267-76, with regard to Petition #h'6-11-8-26 submitted by the City of
Livonia Ad Hoc Committee relative to site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct senior citizens housing on the north side of
Lyndon Avenue, west of Farmington Road, in Section 21, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 29.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition #76-11-8-26 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 with
the exception of Condition No. 2 which is hereby deleted, the Council hav-
ing determined in this regard to require that the building elevation plans
be brought back for further review and approval by the City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#151-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated January 20, 1977, approved by the Community
Development Coordinator and approved for submission by the Mayor, in
response to Council Resolution No. 974-76, with regard to the proposed use
of Community Development Funds for the purchase of land for the Silver
Village Senior Citizens Housing Development, which is in the estimated
overall net amount of $45,600 00, the Council does hereby authorize and
request that two (2) Public Hearing be conducted with respect to this near
activity in accordance with the procedure set forth in the aforesaid com-
munication from the Department of Law, and thereafter the City Council
shall make its determination as to whether or not to amend the program so
as to include therein this property acquisition, and the Community
Development Coordinator is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A Lroll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
. AYES. Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
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#152-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 28, 1977 which transmits its resolution
#1-23-77, adopted on January 25, 1977, with regard to Petition 77-1-8-1
submitted by Rails, Hamill, Becker & Came, Inc. Architects for the City
of Livonia, requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct a Civic Center Municipal Building on the south side of Five
Mile Road, east of Farmington Road, in Section 22, pursuant to the provi-
sions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and Petition #77-1-8-1 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#153-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 26,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#1-7-77 adopted on January 11, 1977, with regard to Petition #76-12-2-23
submitted by Standard Federal Savings, requesting waiver use approval to
construct a drive-in facility addition to the existing building located
on the east side of Farmington Road, north of Six Mile Road, in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 10, on property zoned P.S., the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Com-
mission and Petition #76-12-2-23 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#154-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January
27, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#1-1-77, adopted on January 11, 1977, with regard to Petition #76-10-3-8,
submitted by Burton Johnson requesting the vacating of an 18-foot wide
alley located north of Joy Road, between Louise and Beatrice, in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and to grant and
approve the said Petition #76-10-3-8 subject to the retention of a full
width easement for public utilities, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with
this resolution.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#155-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Plan-
ning Director, dated February 1, 1977, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution #1034-76, in connection with an offer to purchase city-owned
property located on the east side of Haggerty Road, north of Seven Mile
Road, commonly identified as the "water tower site, " submitted by
Arthur 0. Carmichael & Associates, Inc., the Council does hereby determine
to refer this matter to the Department of Law for its report and recommen-
dation.
The communication dated January 19, 1977 from the Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation, with regard to the future naming of Parks and Recreation facilities,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#156-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated January 14, 1977 which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution #Ws 2149 12/76, to which is attached a communic-
tion from the Public Utility Manager, dated December 8, 1976, relative
to the Hillbrook Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Extension, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the payment of the sum of $1,948.62 to
Ms. Lidia Veri, Livonia Builders, for the purpose of reimbursing the said
company for 50% of the cost involved in the construction of the said
sanitary sewer extension, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication of the Public Utility Manager,
and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of the sum of $1,948.62 from the Capital Outlay Account
of the Sewer Budget, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None
The communication dated January 31, 1977 from the Traffic Commission,
with respect to traffic and conduct problems in the area of Fairway and Lyndon,
CR-1073-76, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Traffic Commission, dated January 31, 1977
with respect to a request for a traffic signal at entrance of the Valley Wood
Apartments,CR-7-77, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#157-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated February 1, 1977 which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved by the Director of Public Works and the City
Treasurer, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which are
attached communications dated January 26, 1977 and March 1, 1976 from
the Asst. Supt. for Operational Services for the Livonia Public Schools,
with regard to the matter of certain outstanding special assessments
which have previously been levied against the Livonia Public Schools
School District, and particularly in this regard Special Assessment
Districts Nos. 36, 92, 111, and 152, the Council does hereby determine to
amend and revise Council Resolutions Nos. 296-66, 99-71, 626-72, and
1003-75 so as to delete the costs previously levied against Livonia Public
Schools School District from Special Assessment Districts Nos. 36, 92, 111,
and 152, further, the Council does hereby determine that the sum of
$29,911.84 -shall be deducted from the Line of Credit previously provided
to the Livonia Public Schools School District in connection with the so-
called Wilson Barn Land Exchange as authorized in Council resolution
#552-75 as amended by Council resolution #728-75, so as to cover the
portion of the cost levied against the Livonia Public Schools School
District with regard to Special Assessment Districts Nos. 36, 92 and 111,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of
$38,136.60 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major
and/or Local) to be allocated to the following special assessment districts
in the amounts shown in order for the City to assume that portion of the
costs previously assessed to the Livonia Public Schools School District
which have now been deleted by the action taken herein
S.A.D. No. 36 (Adams School) $765.48 (Major Road Acct. )
S.A.D. No. 92 (Hull School $17,983 20 (Local Road Acct )
S.A.D. No. 111 (Rosedale Gardens School) 11,163.16 (Local Road Acct. )
S.A.D. No. 152 (Melody Manor Sub. ) 8,224.76 (Local Road Acct. )
and the City Treasurer, City Assessor, and the Department of Finance are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#158-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Committee, dated February 10, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #1039-76, and having also considered a
communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated January 14, 1977 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution #WS 2153 1/77 with regard
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to the new Wayne County Sewage Disposal Rate, the Council does hereby
determine to approve a new Wayne County Sewage Disposal Rate of
$1.381000 CF, effective on all bills issued on or after April 1, 1977,
such action being taken as a result of the new rate schedule established
by the Wayne County Board of Public Works as set forth in a letter dated
January 7, 1977.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#159-77 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated January 7, 1977 on all matters required by Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and all owners of
record of property subject to the proposed special assessment district
having submitted in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in
accordance with Section 2-531 of said Code, and after careful consideY.A-
tion having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby,
pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code
1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the installa-
tion of storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water mains in
public rights-of-way, paving of Loop Road and University
Drive, widening of Newburgh Road north and south of Six Mile
Road, including service drive on the east side of Newburgh
Road north of Six Mile Road, landscaping of the beautifica-
tion easements to be granted to the City in the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 7 and the N. E 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in
said statement; and to defray the cost of such improvement
by special assessment upon the property especially benefited
in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived,
3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as
set forth in said statement dated January 7, 1977,
4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$2,264,350.00,
5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for
in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be $144,900.00
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said improve-
ment amounting to $2,119.450.00 shall be borne and paid by
special assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in proportion to
the benefits to be derived therefrom,
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7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be
paid in ten (10) annual installments together with interest
thereon on the unpaid balance;
8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows•
A special assessment district located in the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 7 and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as containing the following property;
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 07G1al,Hla, 07G2a1, 0711a,
0712ala, 18Alal and 18Elal.
9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of
land within the above district designated by the Council and
to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative
portions of the whole sum to be levied against all land.: in
the special assessment district as the special benefits to
such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of
all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which
has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council, and
10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provi-
sions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, of the City of Livonia and file the same with
the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the same
to the City Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to divide
the aforesaid question so as to have a separate roll call vote on the
issue of necessity for the landscaping of the beautification easements.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to livid' the question with the following
result:
AYES Bennett, Brown and Raymond.
NAYS: Bishop, Nash, Ventura and McCann.
The President declared the motion DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result•
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#160-77 RESOLVED, that the City Assessor is hereby requested to prepare
two (2) Special Assessment Rolls with respect to the action taken in
Council Resolution No. 159-77 as follows
1. landscaping of the beautification easements
2 balance of the improvements authorized.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the folidwing result
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Brown, •• aph and Raymond.
NAYS Ventura and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#161-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to request that
the Planning Department and the Engineering Department submit their
respective report and recommendations on the question of whose responsi-
bility it is to maintain the landscaping to be installed within the
beautification easements of the proposed Laurel Park development.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#162-77 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
from the City Engineer dated January 20, 1977, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor pro tem, submit-
ted pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that
ornamental street lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in
all subdivisions in conformity with the standards prescribed, and the
City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed improvement with regard to Seven Mile Super High-
way Subdivision, and Stamford Estates Subdivision, located in the N E.
1/1 of Section 9, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michi-
gan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which shown
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,
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and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate,
plans and specifications, and recommendations have been property filed by
the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of January 31, 1977, 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, March 1L., 1977, 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#163-77 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated January 20, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Manor pro tem, submitted
pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livunta
Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental
street lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in.all subdivi-
sions in conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer
having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the proposed improvement with regard to Hillbrook Subdivision located in
the N. W. 1/4+ of Section 11, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , 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 and specifications, and recommendations
have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under
date of January 20, 1977, 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, March 14, 1977 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.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#164-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated
January 21, 1977 from the Chief Librarian, transmitting a resolution
adopted by the Library Commission on January 17, 1977, with respect to
the acquisition of a site for a library in the northwest section of
the City, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
School Board and City Council Joint Committee for its consideration.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION THERETO. RE• PETITION NO
76-7-1-29 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.S. TO
C-2 AND P.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (RETIREMENT
PLAN ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION (7) OF SECTION 2-705 THEREOF.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted., is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#165-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 0861-76, adopted on October 13, 1976, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of January 31, 1977 an assessment roll dated
January 25, 1977 for the proposed improvement, consisting of a 31-foot
wide deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters, in
the Schanhite's Marquette Manor Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 25, City of Livonia, Michigan, containing the special assessments
to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assess-
ment district hereto fore established for the construction and operation of
the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolu-
tion 0$61-76,
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
L of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit• that
the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on
Monday, March 21, 1977 at 8.00 P M to review the said Special Assess-
ment Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all
interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulat-
ed generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of March 21, 1977, and the City Clerk is also
directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof
by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every
property owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective
names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City
Assessor's office.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#166-77 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, March 21,
1977 at 8 00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items.
(1) Petition No 76-12-1-46 submitted by the Automobile
Club of Michigan for a change of zoning of property
located on the west side of Hubbard, south of Five
Mile Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, from
R-7 to P, the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution #1-4-77 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 76-12-1-46 be approved,
(2) Petition No. 76-12-1-43, submitted by Naomi R. Clark for
a change of zoning of property located on the north
side of Seven Mile Road, east of Fitzgerald in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 5, from RUF to C-2, the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution #1-20-77 recommended
to the City Council that Petition No. 76-12-1-43 be
Ldenied,
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have
a statement indicating the
a. nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, or/and
b. location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above
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first to be putlished in the official newspaper of the City of a news-
paper of general circulation in the City of Livonia, as well as to, not
less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and
to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or rail-
road within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk
is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#167-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication received by the
office of the City Clerk on February 7, 1977 to which is attached a peti-
tion filed by residents in the Rosedale Meadows Subdivision requesting
the installation of street lights in the area the boundaries of which would
be Hubbard, West Chicago, Merriman and Joy, the cost of which is to be
defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to
ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate of 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 install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#168-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#169-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Committee, dated February 9, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #128-77, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Water and Sewer Board dated January 25, 1977, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution #WS 2156-1/77, the Council
does hereby determine to approve the Water Budget as submitted for the
fiscal year beginning March 1, 1977 through February 28, 1978
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#179-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Committee, dated February 9, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #128-77, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Water and Sewer Board dated January 25, 1977, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution #WS 2156-1/77, the Council
does hereby determine to approve the Sewer Budget as submitted for the
fiscal year beginning March 1, 1977 through February 28, 1978,
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#171-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated February 8, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution #293-76, in connection with a communication from
the Department of Law dated March 19, 1976 concerning Liquor Control Com-
mission's licensing requirements for banquet and catering operations,
the Council does hereby request that State Representatives Geake and Law
submit to the Attorney General for his opinion the following questions-
1. Does a catering facility require a Class C license even
though it does not itself serve liquor, wine or beer, but,
instead, permits its patrons to bring their own liquor,
wine or beer?
2. Are the operators of banquet and catering facilities which
serve liquor, wine and beer purchased at retail required
to have a Class C and/or SDM license?
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#172-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated February 8, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution #914-76, in connection with a communication dated
August 17, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #8-130-76, adopted on August 10, 1976 with regard to Petition
#76-7-6-4 submitted by the City Planning Commission for the purpose of
amending Section 25 04 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, so as to expand
the permitted uses in the C-4 Zoning District, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing in regard to this matter on October 11, 1976,
pursuant to Council resolution #716-76, the Council does hereby concur in
part with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition with respect to adding a new subparagraph (e) relative to
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restaurants is hereby approved and granted, provided, however, that with
respect to subparagraph (f) relative to Class C Liquor Licensed establis..i-
ments, the Council determines to refer the same back to the City Planning
Commission for the purpose of conducting a new Public Hearing and there-
after a report and recommendation as to whether or not to place the same
into the "waiver use" category, 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#173-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated February 8, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution #915-76, in connection with a communication dated
August 17, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #8-131-76 with regard to Petition #76-7-6-5 submitted by the
City Planning Commission to amend Section 26 04 of Ordinance No. 543, the
Zoning Ordinance of theCity of Livonia, as amended, so as to provide the
general office uses in the P 0 Zoning District, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 11, 1976,
pursuant to Council resolution #716-76, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition #76-7-6-5 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#174-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated February 8, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution #1087-76, in connection with a communication dated
December 15, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #12-260-76 with regard to Petition #76-8-2-14 submitted by
Georgia A. Gumas, d/b/a Soda Saloon, requesting waiver use approval to
expand an existing business operation on property zoned C-2 located on
the north side of Five Mile Road, between Middlebelt Road and Harrison,
in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does hereby determine to con-
cur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Peti-
tion #76-8-2-14 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.
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A rcll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#175-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated February 8, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution #32-77, in connection with a communication dated
September 28, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #9-167-76 with regard to Petition 476-6-6-3 submitted by the
City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council resolution #344-76, to
amend Section 18.58 of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, with regard to the matter of conducting public hearing in
connection with the waiver use, site plan and conditional use provisions,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on December 13, 1976, pursuant to Council resolution 4874-76, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in part and reject in part the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition #76-6-6-3
is hereby approved and granted with the exception, however, that the
reference therein to the deletion of subparagraph (c) of Section 18.47 is
hereby rejected and denied, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accord-
ance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#176-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated February 8, 1977, the Council does
hereby request that the City Planning Commission review the Zoning Ordi-
nance including but not limited to Sections 18.47, 18.58, 19.02, 19.05,
19.06, and 19.08 and thereafter initiate such amendments as may be neces-
sary in order to provide standardization and uniformity with respect to
public hearing requirements for Site Plans, Waiver Uses and Special Uses,
and the appeal procedures prescribed iniconnection therewith.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#177-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated February 8, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution #33-77, in connection with a communication dated
September 27, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
Resolution #9-169-76 with regard to Petition #76-8-6-7 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 10.02(b),
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Permitted Uses, of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, so as to provide standards for determining use of bakeries, ice
cream stores, etc. as restaurants in C-1 zoning districts, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December
13, 1976, pursuant to Council resolution 4874-76, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission for
the purpose of conducting a new Public Hearing and thereafter submission
of a report and recommendation on the question of whether or not bakeries,
candy, confectionery and ice cream stores and ice cream parlors should be
in the C-1 "waiver use" category.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES- Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS- Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett,seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#178-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee dated February 8, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution #34-77, in connection with a communication dated
September 28, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #9-170-76 with regard to Petition #76-8-6-8 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 11.03(c),
Waiver Uses, of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, so as to more clearly define the term "restaurant" in C-2 zoning
districts, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on December 13, 1976, pursuant to Council resolution
#874-76, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition #76-8-6-8 is hereby
approved and granted; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accord-
ance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Venura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Ny Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#179-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee dated February 8, 1977, submitted pursuant to
Council resolution #35-77, in connection with a communication dated
September 27, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #9-168-76 with regard to Petition #76-8-6-6 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 2.08, Defini-
L tions of Terms Relating to Commercial Buildings and Uses, of Ordinance No.
543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, so as to provide the
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the definition of Ice Cream Parlor, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on December 13, 1976, pursuant
to Council resolution #874-76, the Council does hereby determine to con-
cur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
#76-8-6-6 is hereby approved and granted in the manner and form as revised
by the Legislative Committee, and the Department of Law is hereby request-
ed 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, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated February 7, 1977 from the Public Utility Manager,
with respect to an emergency situation caused by abnormal winter conditions, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#180-77 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Chapter
VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the recom-
mendation of the Mayor dated February 16, 1977, the Council does hereby
confirm the reappointment of Mrs Nancy Jane Wilson, 28004 West Seven
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, to the Board of Review of the City of
Livonia for a term of three years, commencing February 17, 1977 and
expiring February 16, 1980.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#181-77 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Chapter
VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the recom-
mendation of the Mayor dated February 16, 1977, the Council does hereby
confirm the appointment of Mrs. Julie Ball, 16354 Edgewood, Livonia,
Michigan to the Board of Review for the purpose of filling the unexpired
portion of a term expiring February 16, 1979.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
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#182-77 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition No. 77-2-3-2, submitted
by Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney, 32510 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, wherein a request is made for the vacation of the south thirteen
feet of the existing Lyndon Avenue right-of-way, in the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 20, 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#183-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 14, 1977, with regard to proposed salary adjustments for
various appointed officials, which would be based on an increase of
26¢ per hour and 2%, the Council does hereby determine to establish
maximum salary rates for the following appointed positions, retroactive
to and commencing December 1, 1976:
Rate Effective
12-1-76
City Assessor
Annual $24,315.20
Monthly 2,026.26
Director of Public Works Annual 29,723.20
Monthly 2,476.93
Director of Finance Annual 29,723.20
Monthly 2,476 93
Director of Administrative
Services Annual 17,056.00
Monthly 1,421.33
Director of Community
Resources Annual 17,160.00
Monthly 1,430.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#184-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated February 14, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by theCivil Service Commission on February 8, 1977
relative to adjustments in rates and benefits proposed to be effective
December 1, 1976, December 1, 1977 and December 1, 1978 for Administra-
tive and Professional classifications not covered under agreements with
employee organizations, which classifications are listed in the attached
Schedule of Rate, the Council does hereby determine to concur and approve
of such action with respect to all amendments and changes to benefits as
recommended therein, which are as follows.
December 1, 1976
1. Provide a pay adjustment in maximum salary rates in effect on
November 30, 1976, of 26¢ per hour plus 2%.
2. Provide an adjustment in weekly sickness and accident benefits on
the following schedule, and in lieu of present benefits•
Provide a benefit of $125 per week up to a maximum of 45 weeks,
such benefit to commence only after an employee has exhausted
all of his/her earned sick leave benefits, providing further,
that if the employee has eighteen (18) or more sick leave days
to use, then this benefit shall commence immediately after the
employee has used all of his sick leave days. If the employee
has less than eighteen (18) sick leave days to use, then the
benefit shall not apply until after a fourteen (14) calendar
day waiting period following the exhaustion of all sick leave
benefits.
3. Adjust the annual vacation schedule as follows:
1 to 5 years of service 10 days
5 to 10 years of service 14 days
10 to 20 years of service 20 days
20 years of more of service 21 days
4. Adjust the payment schedule for unused sick leave time as follows:
a. Limit present employees to 225 days for pay-out purposes.
(Rate - 60%)
b. Limit new employees hired after approval of these pay rates
and benefit adjustments to 100 days for pay-out purposes.
(Rate - 60%)
5. Adjust the annual reimbursement schedule for dental expenses to $175
per year per family with semi-annual reimbursement.
Adjust the annual reimbursement schedule for dental expenses to
$87.50 per year per family for permanent part-time employees with
semi-annual reimbursement.
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6. Amend the retirement ordinance to provide for retirement before age
60 at reduced benefits for employees with at least ten years of
service as follows.
Age Amount of Reduction
59 1/4 of 1% per month
58 1/4 of 1% per month
57 1/4 of 1% per month
56 1/2 of 1% per month
55 1/2 of 1% per month
7. Amend the retirement ordinance to provide a cost-of-living for
retirees according to the following schedule:
After one year of retirement, an additional $10 per month.
After two years of retirement, an additional $10 per month for a
total of $20.00 per month.
After three years of retirement, an additional $10 per month for a
total of $30.00 per month.
After four years of retirement, an additional $10 per month for a
total of $40.00 per month.
After five years of retirement, an additional $10 per month for a
total of $50.00 per month.
8. Adjust mileage reimbursement from the present 15¢ per mile for use
of employee owned automobiles, to 18¢ per mile.
December 1, 1977
1. Provide an adjustment in maximum salary rates in effect on November 30,
1977, of 2% plus a cost-of-living adjustment of up to 25¢ per hour
based upon a change in the consumer price index for the period of
December 1, 1976, through November 30, 1977 The adjustment will be
based on the difference between the index for November 1976 and
October 1977, and will be at the rate of 10 per hour adjustment for
each 0.3 change in the index.
2. Adjust the annual dental reimbursement schedule to $200 per family
per fiscal year.
Adjust the annual dental, reimbursement schedule to $100 per family
per fiscal year for permanent part-time employees.
December 1, 1978
1. Provide an adjustment in maximum salary rates in effect on November 30,
1978, of 2% plus a cost-of-living adjustment of up to 250 an hour based
upon the change in the consumer price index for the period December 1,
1977, through November 30, 1978. The adjustment will be based on the
difference between the index for November 1977 and October 1978, and
will be at the rate of 10 per hour adjustment for each 0.3 change in
the index.
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the action herein being made effective commencing with the periods of
time specified in the aforesaid recommendation of the Civil Service Com-
mission, including retroactivity to December 1, 1976, further, the
action taken herein to the extent required shall be incorporated as
amendments to the compensation plan, insurance and disability plans and
rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission the Financial Ordi-
nance (re mileage), and the Retirement Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#185-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated February 14, 19777, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 8, 1977
relative to adjustments in rate and benefits proposed to be effective
December 1, 1976, December 1, 1977 and December 1, 1978 for Confidential
and other nonrunion classifications not covered under agreements with
employee organizations, which classifications are listed in the attached
Schedule of Rates, the Council does hereby determine to concur and approve
of such action with respect to all amendments and changes to benefits as
recommended therein, which are as follows-
December 1, 1976
1. Provide a pay adjustment in maximum salary rates in effect on
November 30, 1976, of 26¢ per hour + 2%.
2. Provide an adjustment in weekly sickness and accident benefits to
the following schedule, and in lieu of present benefits.
to
Provide a benefit of $125 per week up/a maximum of 45
weeks, such benefit to commence only after an employee
has exhausted all of his/her earned sick leave benefits,
providing further, that if the employee has eighteen (18)
or more sick leave days to use, then this benefit 'shall
commence immediately after the employee has used all of
his sick leave days. If the employee has less than
eighteen (18) sick leave days to use, then the benefit shall
not apply until after a fourteen (14) calendar day waiting
period following the exhaustion of all sick leave benefits.
3. Adjust the annual vacation schedule as follows
1 to 5 years of service 10 days
5 to 10 years of service 14 days
10 to 20 years of service 20 days
20 years or more of service 21 days
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4. Adjust payment schedule for unused sick leave time as follows•
imp a. Limit present employees to 225 days for pay-out purposes.
(Rate - 60%)
b. Limit new employees hired after approval of these pay rates
and benefit adjustments to 100 days for pay-out purposes.
(Rate - 60%)
5. Adjust the annual reimbursement schedule for dental expenses to $175
per year per family with semi-annual reimbursement.
Adjust the annual reimbursement schedule for dental expenses to $87.50
per year per family for permanent part-time employees with semi-annual
reimbursement.
6. Amend the retirement ordinance to provide for retirement before age
60 at reduced benefits for employees with at least ten years of
service as follows•
Age Amount of Reduction
59 1/4 of 1% per month
58 1/4 of 1% per month
57 1/4 of 1% per month
56 1/2 of 1% per month
55 1/2 of 1% per month
7. Amend the retirement ordinance to provide a cost-of-living for
retirees according to the following schedule•
After one year of retirement, an additional $10 per month.
After two years of retirement, ad additional $10 per month for a
total of $20.00 per month
After three years of retirement, ad additional $10 per month for a
total of $30.00 per month.
After four years of retirement, an additional $10 per month for a
total of $40.00 per month
After five years of retirement, an additional $10 per month for a
total of $50 per month.
8. Adjust mileage reimbursement from the present l5¢ per mile for use
of employee owned automobiles, to 18¢ per mile.
December 1, 1977
1. Provide an adjustment in maximum salary rates in effect on November 30,
1377, of 2% plus a cost-of-living adjustment of up to 25¢ per hour
based upon the change in the consumer price index for the period of
December 1, 1976, through November 30, 1977. The adjustment will be
based on the difference between the index for November 1976 and
October 1977, and will be at the rate of 10 per hour adjustment for
each 0.3 change in the index
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2. Adjust the annual dental reimbursement schedule to $200 per family
per fiscal year.
Adjust the annual dental reimbursement schedule to $100 per family
per fiscal year for permanent part-time employees.
December 1, 1978
1. Provide an adjustment in maximum salary rates in effect on November 30,
1978, of 2% plus a cost-of-living adjustment of up to 25¢ an hour
based upon the change in the consumer price index for the period
December 1, 1977, through November 30, 1978. The adjustment will be
based on the difference between the index for November 1977 and
October 1978, and will be at the rate of 10 per hour adjustment for
each 0.3 change in the index
the action herein being made effective commencing with the periods of
time specified in the aforesaid recommendation of the Civil Service Com-
mission, including retroactivity to December 1, 1976; further, the
action taken herein to the extent required shall be incorporated as
amendments to the compensation plan, insurance and disability plans and
rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission, the Financial Ordi-
nance (rejmileage), and the Retirement Ordinance
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
On motion of Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, this 853rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10.55 P. M , February 16, 1977.
ADDISON W. BA�TY CLERK.