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MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
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OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 24, 1976, 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 8:10 P M. . Councilman Bennett 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,
Virginia G Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge,
Finance Director, H. Patrick O'Neill, Director of Civil Defense; Edward G. Milligan,
Director of Public Safety-Police, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; G. E. Siemert, City
Engineer, John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Robert Turner,
Police Chief, James Miller, Personnel Director, Ralph Bakewell, Planner IV, Robert
Stokes, Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, gamed P. Andres, Civil
Service Department, Dan Andrew, Planning Commission, H Dow Tunis and Joseph J.
Handzlik of the Civil Service Commission.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4212-76 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 830th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 10, 1976, are hereby approved.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 21 01 AND 21.03 OF
ARTICLE XXI THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS Brown and Bishop.
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L The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec-
tive on publication.
Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-1009
OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 10 (FENCE ORDINANCE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec-
tive on publication.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
L #213-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated February 18, 1976, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the purchase of diesel fuel from Standard Oil, that
effective December 1, 1975 the unit prices for diesel fuel shall be 38.0
cents per gallon, the said prices being made in accordance with federal
government regulations, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
purchase of Diesel Fuel at the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein
being in accordance with Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rep&aled,
amended or revised to the extent required to be consistent with the
action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#214-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated February 18, 1976, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the purchase of gasoline from Texaco, Inc. that effective
February 5, 1976 the unit prices for gasoline furnished by Texaco, Inc. ,
will be as follows•
LLess than 5,000 Gals. - 39.4 cents/Gallon
More than 5,000 Gals. - 34.5 cents/Gallon
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the said prices being made in accordance with federal government regula-
L tions, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of
gasoline at the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein being in accord-
ance with Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all
prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended or
revised to the extent required to be consistent with the action taken
herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4215-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Supt of Parks and Recreation dated February 23, 1976, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Jones Chemicals, Inc., P. 0 Box 38, Wyandotte,
Michigan 48192, for supplying the City (Parks and Recreation) with Chlorine
for the City's three Municipal Pools for the 1976 season for a unit price
of $.55 per gallon (10,000 gallons more or less), the same having been in
fact the lowest and only bid received and meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on theforegoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
4216-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Supt. of Parks and Recreation dated February 23, 1976, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Lewis Pool Maintenance,
Inc. 28302 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the preparation of the
City's three Municipal Swimming Pools prior to the opening of the 1976
season for the total price of $2300 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. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
4217-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor dated February 27, 1976, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $18.80 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Acct. 202-934 for
the purpose of making payment on an invoice in the amount of $123.95 for
the repair of an Olivetti calculator
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4218-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment dated February 17, 1976, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Stanley Shall, 13964 Mark
Twain, Detroit, Michigan 48227, and in accordance with the provisions of
Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18 46
of Ordinance 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the
Council does hereby find that the proposed division or partition of Lot 12
of Garden Farms Subdivision, (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12a12, 46 045 01
0012 000), would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the afore-
said ordinance and does accordingly approve of dividing same into three (3)
parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
Parcel A
The west 70.00 feet of Lot 12 of "Garden Farms Sub. " of
part of the E. 1/2 of the N. E. 1/4 of Sec. 12, T. 1 S.,
R 9 E , Livonia Twp., Wayne Co., Michigan. Rec'd.
L. 40 P. 56. Now City of Livonia.
Parcel B
The east 60.00 feet of the west 130.00 feet of Lot 12 of
"Garden Farms Sub " of part of the E. 1/2 of the N. E. 1/4
of Sec. 12, T. 1 S , R 9 E. , Livonia Twp., Wayne Co.,
Michigan. Rec'd. L. 40 P. 56. Now City of Livonia.
Parcel C
The east 60.00 feet of Lot 12 "Garden Farms Sub " of
part of the E. 1/2 of the N. E 1/4 of Sec. 12, T. 1 S ,
R 9 E , Livonia Twp. , Wayne Co , Michigan. Rec'd.
L. 40 P. 56 Now City of Livonia.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made
a part hereof by this 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• Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Nash, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
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wCaosuncilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, i7
4219-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 23,
1976 from Mr. Larry R. Bradley to which is attached the signatures of
certain other residents on Livonia Crescent North, and having also consid-
ered a communication dated March 5, 1976 from Terry R. Evans, 30621 Mason
Court, Livonia, Michigan 48154, relative to drainage problems which exist
in the general area of Livonia Crescent North, and. Mason Court, west of
Hillcrest Avenue, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to
the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#220-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 24, 1976, to which is attached a communication from the
Detroit Metropolitan League of Women Voters regarding the formation of a
Watershed Council for the Rouge Basin area, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to refer the same to the Engineering Division and the Legislative
Committee for their respective reports and recommendations.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#221-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Citizens Advisory Committee, dated February 27, 1976, which transmits a
proposed amendment to Section 5 of Article IV of the Bylaws of the said
committee, the Council does hereby determine to approve the said. Amendment
to Section 5, Article IV, as revised.
The communication dated February 11, 1976 from the Livonia Commission on
Aging, with respect to a proposed classification for Supervisor, Senior Citizens
Activities, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4222-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated March 1, 1976, submitted pursuant to Council resolution
449-76, with regard to the expiration of the Detroit Edison Franchise on
May 20, 1976, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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L #223-76 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Livonia
Board of Education, dated February 27, 1976 and. March 1, 1976, relative to
the position of the School District on the payment of special assessments
in general, as well as particular notification concerning certain lighting
assessments, as well as the special assessment for paving in Melody Manor
Subdivision, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
School Board and City Council Joint Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#224-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated February 27, 1976, approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a communication from the Community Commission on Drug
Abuse, dated February 20, 1976, requesting funding for 1976, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the payment of same in the amount and
manner set forth in the budget.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
The communication from the Engineering Division, dated February 24, 1976,
Lwith respect to the use of STOP SIGNS for speed control, was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#225-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Civil
Service Commission dated February 13, 1976, approved for submission by the
Finance Director and the Mayor, with regard to CETA Title I 1975-197c>
Grant Program, Modification 8, the Council does hereby determine to ,mpprove
and authorize the said Grant Modification in the manner and form summarized
in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#226-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Civil
Service Commission dated. March 3, 1976, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached. CETA Sub-
Lgrant Contracts between the City of Livonia and.
Madonna College;
Clarenceville School District (2 Agreements),
Livonia Chamber of Commerce,
Northville Township,
Livonia Branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit,
Detroit Area Council, Boy Louts of America,
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the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the aforesaid Contract Agreements for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
as well as 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. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4227-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 23,
1976 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
2-11-76 witn regard to Petition 75-12-3-8 submitted by Jack M. Richards for
vacatiLlg an alley located south of Seven Mile Road between Filmore Avenue
and Farmington Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to grant the
said Petition No 75-12-3-8, and the same is hereby approved subject to
receipt of an appropriate agreement between the petitioner and the Detroit
Edison Company, and between the petitioner and Michigan Bell Telephone
Company providing for an easement and relocation expenses, and the Depart-
ment of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordi-
nance in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
4228-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
20, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
2-10-76, adopted on February 3, 1976, with respect to Petition 75-12-2-31,
submitted by the Executive Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church for
the Diocese of Michigan requesting waiver use approval to construct a
building for a church and parish house on property zoned RUF and located
on the west side of Newburgh Road, north of Joy Road, in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 31, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recom-
mendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 75-12-2-31 is
hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the same condi-
tions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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*229-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Health
Saving Services, dated February 16, 1976, with regard to the proposed
senior citizen apartment project to be located at 29205 West Seven Mile
Road, the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise Council Resolu-
tion 108-?5, adopted on February 5, 1975, so as to allow the construction
of the proposed project on the basis of a six-floor plan with 118 senior
citizen apartment units, and except to the extent that Council Resolution
108-75 has been revised and modified by the action taken herein the
balance of the conditions set forth in Council Resolution 108-75 shall
continue in full force and effect and are hereby incorporated by reference
as if fully set forth herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#230-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Ad Hoc
Senior Citizens Housing Committee, dated March 5, 1976, which submits
certain additional items of cost incurred by the Ad Hoc Committee in con-
nection with the Senior Citizen Moderate Income Housing Program, in the
total amcunt of $170.87, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the payment of same from funds previously appropriated for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#231-76 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated January 12, 1976 on all matters required by
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on March 1, 1976, after due notice
as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful consideration
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 proposed improvement consisting of
installing concrete curbs and gutters and a new 1-1/2"
asphalt surface course on the front streets (St. Francis,
Antago, and Rensellor Boulevards) and constructing deep-
strength asphalt pavements with concrete curbs and gutters
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on the side streets (St. Martins, Vassar and Bridge Avenues)
in the Botsford Park Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 1, 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 12, 1976,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $209,326.27,
(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 $31,398.94
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $177,927.33 shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in propor-
tion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(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 shs.11 be levied as
follows.
A special assessment district in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 1,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as containing the following property,
Lots 32 through 46, 79 through 119, 142 through 182, 195
through 239, 252 through 298, 311 through 357, 368 through
414, 449 through 451, 476 through 479, and 506 through 509
of Botsford Park Subdivision.
(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 lands in
the special assessment district as the special benefits to
such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of
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
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Im. (10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions 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 prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon required by Section 2-511 of the said Code.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#232-76 RESOLVED, that in view of the action taken in Council resolution
No. 231-76, adopted on March 24, 1576 which determined the necessity for
the making of a road improvement for both the front and side streets in
the Botsford Park Subdivision, the Council does hereby determine to rescind
Council Resolution No. 69-76 adopted on January 21, 1976 which determined
necessity for the subject project only on the basis of the improvement of
the front streets; further, the Council requests and authorizes that the
Engineering Division finalize plans and specifications and thereafter take
bids for the subject improvement prior to the scheduling of the second
public hearing on the apportionment of cost.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#233-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 1,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
11-259-75 with regard to Petition 75-7-1-20 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located
north of Six Mile Road, east of Haggerty, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
7, from R-5-C to P. L , and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on March 1, 1976 pursuant to council resolution
#77-76, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission and the said Petition 75-7-1-20 is hereby approved and
granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed, to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law, and, upon
receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYSNone.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 30,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
12-287-75 with regard to Petition 72-7-1-38 (rehearing), submitted by
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Anthony V. Pieroni, attorney for E. David Auer, for a change of zoning on
property located, at the southeast corner of Ann Arbor Trail and. Wayne
Road, in the Southwest 1/1k of Section 33, from RUF and. C-1 to R-7, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
March 1, 1976 pursuant to Council resolution p77-76, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the
said. Petition 72-7-1-38 (rehearing) is hereby denied for the following
reasons.
1. The proposed change of zoning to the R-7, Multiple Family
classification would permit a housing density and a housing
character inappropriate to the established adjoining single
family neighborhood,
2. The proposed change of zoning to the R-7, Multiple Family
classification would permit the second apartment complex in
this area which together would represent a major influx of
apartments inconsistent with the land use policy of encourag-
ing small apartment projects so they can be readily absorbed
into the fabric of the existing neighborhood,
3. The proposed change of zoning would represent the second
introduction of multiple housing within this traffic area of
Wayne Road and Ann Arbor Trail and would add to the traffic
congestion already occurring in the area and would
aggravate an already hazardous road condition.
L. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#234-76 RESOLVED, that at the verbal request of Jeffrey N. Cole, Attorney
for the Petitioner, requesting change of zoning on property located at
the Southeast corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Wayne Road, in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 33, from RUF and C-1 to R-7 (Petition No. 72-7-1-38), the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the next study
session of the Council to be conducted on April 12, 1976.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Nash, Raymond and Ventura
NAYS: Brown, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
-#235-76 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Engineer-
ing Division submit a report and recommendation relative to the status
of public utilities in the area of Livonia west of Farmington Road and
north of Seven Mile Road, including in such report a projected time
schedule for future improvements if feasible.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 30,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
12-291-75 with respect to Petition 75-6-1-16 submitted by Jack Eason,
Edwin M. Burke and John Migut for a change of zoning on property located
on the north side of Seven Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to R-7, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on March 1, 1976
pursuant to Council resolution #77-76, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said. Petition
75-6-1-16 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 Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#236-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 30,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
12-291-75 with respect to Petition 75-6-1-16 submitted by Jack Eason,
Edwin M. Burke and. John Migut for a change of zoning on property located
on the north side of Seven Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to R-7, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on March 1, 1976
pursuant to Council resolution #77-76, the Council does hereby determine
to table any further action with respect to same pending receipt of the
report and recommendation from the Engineering Division requested in
Council Resolution No. 235-76.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura and Bishop.
NAYS Brown and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#237-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 30,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
12-290-75 with respect to Petition No. 75-7-1-23 submitted by Jane M. Hass
and Jessie Blanock for a change of zoning on property located on the north
side of Seven Mile Road, east of Gill Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 4, from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hear-
ing with respect to this matter on March 1, 1976, pursuant to Council
Resolution #77-76, the Council does hereby determine to table any further
action with respect to same pending receipt of the report and recommenda-
tion from the Engineering Division requested in Council Resolution No.
235-76.
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L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura and Bishop.
NAYS. Brown and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#238-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 29,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
13-282-75 with regard to Petition No. 75-11-1-30 submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property
located on the north side of Six Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road, in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, from C-2 to R-1, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 1, 1976
pursuant to Council resolution #77-76, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition
75-11-1-30 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.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#239-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 29,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
12-283-75 with regard to Petition 75-10-6-12 submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.37, Off-Street Park-
ing Requirements, of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance, by adding para-
graph (o) so as to provide additional control of offstreet parking require-
ments, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on March 1, 1976 pursuant to Council resolution #77-76, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bennett, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
L
NAYS. Nash, Brown and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#240-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 29,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
12-284-75 with regard to Petition 75-10-6-13 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Article XX of the Zoning Ordinance
by adding Section 20.02A so as to provide regulations for single-family
cluster housing, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 1, 1976, pursuant to Council resolution No.
77-76, 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
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 19, 1976 which transmits its resolution
2-23-76 adopted by the Commission on February 17, 1976 with regard to
Petition No. 76-2-8-2, submitted by Arthur Pollack, requesting approval of
all plans required by Section 8.02 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended,
submitted in connection with a proposal to construct apartment units on
property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, north of Six Mile
Road, in Section 12, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 76-2-8-2 is
hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4241-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 19, 1976 which transmits its resolution
2-23-76 adopted by the Commission on February 17, 1976 with regard to
Petition No. 76-2-8-2, submitted by Arthur Pollack, requesting approval of
all plans required by Section 8.02 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended,
submitted in connection with a proposal to construct apartment units on
property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, north of Six Mile
Road, in Section 12, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter
pending final action being taken on Petition No. 75-9-6-11, which would
increase the minimum lot area requirements of the R-7 District Regulations
of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS Bennett, Ventura and Bishop.
The. President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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4242-76 WHEREAS, due to the fiscal crisis confronting the City of Detroit
and the State of Michigan, New Detroit, Inc did propose an increase in
cigarette, liquor and beer taxes which, if approved, would generate an
estimated one hundred million dollars in new revenues, and
WHEREAS, under this proposal these revenues would also be disburs-
ed to Michigan municipalities and townships through the State's General
Revenue Sharing Program based on the relative tax effort factor, and
WHEREAS, there are many cities in Michigan which have been hard-
hit by the recession that have an increasing need for additional revenues
in order to help them solve their ever-mounting problems,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Livonia joins with Mayor Edward H. McNamara in taking this means to
indicate its support for House Bill 4741, House Bill 4788, Senate Bill 614,
House Bill 4742, and House Bill 47.3, which revenue proposals would in-
crease taxes on cigarettes, liquor and beer,
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council requests that the subject
legislation be revised and amended so as to provide that the revenues
derived therefrom shall be disbrused on the basis of relative tax burden
in lieu of the presently proposed relative tax effort factor, and does
further respectfully request that State Senator Carl D. Pursell and State
Representatives R. Robert Geake and John F. Markes support the enactment
of such legislation which would be so helpful by providing cities with
additional revenues
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS *Bishop and *McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop and Councilman McCann made the comment that their 'nay'
votes were cast because of the lack of clarification with respect to the foregoing
motion.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#243-76 RESOLVED, that consent be and hereby is granted to the Board of
County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne, Michigan, to take, by
eminent domain, under the provisions of Act No. 149 of the Public Acts of
1911, as last amended, private property in the City of Livonia described
in the foregoing resolution adopted by the Board of County Road Commis-
sioners of the County of Wayne, Michigan, on February 19, 1976 declaring
and determining the taking of said private property to be necessary for
the making of a certain necessary public improvement, to wit.
Re• The acquisition of land in the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan for the widening,
changing and improving of Plymouth Road at
Newburgh Road and Edward N. Hines Drive.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
The communication dated March 15, 1976 from the City Engineer, with respect
to Wayne County Road Commission's letter of February 25, 1976 wherein they requested
a resolution by the City Council for acquiring certain private property on Plymouth
Road at Newburgh Road and Edward Hines Drive, was received and filed for the informa-
tion of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4244-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated January 16, 1976 which transmit a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on December 16, 1975 with respect to the
classifications of Secretary IV, Clerk-Secretary III and Legal Steno II
wherein it is recommended that all requests for salary adjustments be
denied and that as these positions become vacant they be reviewed for
possible classification downward, reassignment of duties, and/or such other
action as may be appropriate, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of the aforesaid recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4245-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated January 16, 1976 which transmits a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on December 16, 1975 with respect to the
classifications of Clerk-Typist I and Clerk-Typist II throughout the City
service wherein it is recommended
1. that salary adjustments be denied at this time,
2. that as certain positions classified as Clerk-Typist II
become vacant that they be reviewed in order to be
placed at the Clerk-Typist I level,
3. that one position of Clerk-Typist II in the Parks and
Forestry Division be reclassified from Clerk-Typist II
to Clerk Steno II,
4. that one position of Clerk-Typist II in the Parks and
Recreation Department be reclassified to a new classification
of Clerk (ice rink scheduling), to be at the same salary
level as Clerk-Steno II, and
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5. that all other positions of Clerk-Typist I and Clerk-Typist II
be reviewed upon becoming vacant to be continued at their
present classifications, or, where appropriate, be allocated
downward from Clerk-Typist II to Clerk-Typist I,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid recommenda-
tion, except that with respect to the one position of Clerk-Typist II in
the ice rink, the Council hereby determines that the same shall be classi-
fied to the classification of Clerk-Steno II in lieu .of a new classifica-
tion of Clerk (ice rink scheduling), and in this regard, the Council
requests the Civil Service Commission concur in and approve of the action
taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4246-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated January 20, 1976 which transmits a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on December 16, 1975 with respect to the
classification of Traffic Analyst II wherein it is recommended that the
request for salary adjustment be denied, and that when the position becomes
vacant it be reviewed for reclassification downward, reassignment of duties
and responsibilities, or such other action as may be appropriate, the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#247-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated January 20, 1976 which transmits a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on Decmber 16, 1975 with respect to
classification reviews of the Clerk positions in the City, and wherein it
is recommended that one position of Clerk II in the City Treasurer's
office (Listed as Clerk II-A in the reviews) be upgraded to Clerk III, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the aforesaid
action.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unaninously
adopted, it was
#248-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated January 20, 1976 which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on December 16, 1975, with respect
to a review of the classification of Storekeeper-Clerk in the Water and
Sewer Division, wherein the Commission did recommend that no upgrading in
classification or compensation be approved at this time, the Council does
hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid recommendation
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#249-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated January 20, 1976 which transmits a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on December 16, 1976 with respect to one
position of Clerk I in the Office of Volunteer Energies wherein it is
recommended that the aforesaid position be reclassified to Clerk-Typist I,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the afore-
said action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#250-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated January 20, 1976 which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on December 16, 1975 with respect to the
position of Supervisor of Senior Citizens Activities and wherein it is
recommended that the said classification of Supervisor of Senior Citizens
Activities be established at an hourly rate with the following three steps
Minimum After 1 Year After 2 Years
$3.50/hr. $3.75/hr. $4.00/hr.
the foregoing hourly rate to represent full compensation for all services
rendered with no compensation or benefits to be received except that
employees who have been continually employed for 480 scheduled hours prior
to a recognized legal holiday shall be eligible for holiday pay, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it eras
#251-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated January 20, 1976 which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on December 16, 1975 wherein it is
recommended that the salary rate for the classification of Sewer Maintenance
Man II, who operates the Vactor, be adjusted as follows•
From Step 1 Minimum Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Maximum
Yearly $13,291.20 $13,582.40 $13,832.00
Bi/weekly 511.20 522.40 532.00
Hourly 6.39 6 53 6.65
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IL0 To: Step 1 Minimum Stem 1-1/2 Step 2 Maximum
Yearly $13,520.00 $13,832.00 $14,081.60
Bi/weekly 520.00 532.00 541.60
Hourly 6.50 6.65 6.77
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the afore-
said action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES- Bennett, lvasn, Haymona, Ventura and McCacui.
NAYS Brown and Bishop.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4252-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated February 20, 1976, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commis-
sion on February 5, 1976 with respect to the establishment of a classifi-
cation and salary range for the position of Director of Livonia Office of
Volunteer Energies, and having also considered a communication from the
Mayor dated March 4, 1976 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for
its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 7,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
4-79-75 with regard to Petition 75-4-2-8, submitted by Kal A. Jabara, J-P
Properties, requesting permission to construct and operate a Bill Knapps
Restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, located on the north
side of Six Mile Road, between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald, in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 8, and the aforesaid petition having been amended by
the petitioner in a communication dated February 13, 1976 so as to delete
from the proposed site plan a savings and loan establishment leaving
therein the restaurant use only, the Council does hereby determine to con-
cur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
75-4-2-8 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the
same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission, as well as the additional conditions set forth in a
communication dated March 4, 1976, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Battaglia
from Bill Knapp's , as well as J-P Properties, a copy of which is on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett and Bishop.
NAYS' Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
the President declared the resolution DENIED.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#253-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 7,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
4-79-75 with regard to Petition 75-4-2-8, submitted by Kal A. Jabara, J-P
Properties, requesting permission to construct and operate a Bill Knapps
Restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, located on the north
side of Six Mile Road, between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald, in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 8, and the aforesaid petition having been amended by
the petitioner in a communication dated February 13, 1976 so as to delete
from the proposed site plan a savings and loan establishment leaving
therein the restaurant use only, the Council does hereby determine to re-
ject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition No.
75-4-2-8 is hereby denied for the following reasons
1. The proposed use is one of the highest traffic generators
and since Six Mile Road, in this location, is already over-
burdened with traffic, the additional traffic generated from
this proposed use would adversely effect the traffic carrying
capacity ;of Six Mile Road,
2. The location, size and intensity, site layout and periods of
operation of the proposed use can cause a nuisance which may
be noxious to the occupant of any other nearby permitted use
by reason of dust, noise, fumes and lights,
3. The location and size of the proposed use, the nature and
intensity of the principal use and the accessory uses, the
site layout and its relationship; to streets giving access,
shall be such that the traffic to and from the use will be
hazardous and will unduly conflict with the normal traffic of
the neighborhood,
4. The proposed use is not of such location, site and character
that it will be in harmony with the appropriate and orderly
development of the surrounding neighborhood.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS Bennett and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement My 'no' vote is cast
because I feel that future land is becoming so dear in this City, and I don't believe
that we rill ever find another petitioner that will deed 100 feet of property to
protect the neighborhood.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
254-76 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Sec-
tion 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, April 19, 1976,
at 8 00 P M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item.
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lir Petition No. 76-2-1-4 submitted by Vacri Land Development
Company for a change of zoning of property located at
the northwest corner of Farmington and Six Mile Roads,
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, From P.L. to R-3, the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution 3-31-76
recommended to the City Council that Petition 76-2-1-4
be approved,
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the.
a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, or
b) location of the proposed change of zoning,
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well
as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause
to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility
company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility
or railroad 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#255-76 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#256-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Forestry, dated February 28,
1976, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of W. F. Miller
& Co., 1593 S. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan 48011, for supplying
the City (Parks Division) with 14 tons of 12-4-8 Fertilizer for the unit
price of $171 per ton and a total price of $2,394.00, 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 Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#257-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
law the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Forestry, dated February 28,
1976, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of 0. M. Scott
& Sons, 7205 S. Jennings, Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473, for supplying the
City (Parks, Recreation and Forestry) with Fungicides for the City Golf
Courses in the total amount of $1,501.28 as follows
Quantity Material Unit Price Total Price
400 lbs. Greens Fungicide $22.00 per bag $ 264.00
1,000 lbs Greens Fungicide, Broad
Spectrum 10.56 per bag 401.28
1,100 lbs. Greens Fungicide 22.00 per bag 836.00
total $ 1,501. 8
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all speci-
fications as indicated in the aforementioned report and recommendation.
A roll vote was called on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#258-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, dated March 6,
1976, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of 0. M. Scott
& Sons, 7205 S. Jennings, Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473, for supplying the
City (Parks, Recreation & Forestry) with Golf Course Fertilizer in the
total amount of $15,771.06 as follows
Quantity Material Unit Price Total Price
30 tons 30-3-10 Fertilizer for Fairways
and Roughs $439.99 per ton $13,199.70
1100 lbs. 20-0-16 Fertilizer for Greens 11.44 per bag 251.68
3000 lbs. 24-5-3 Fertilizer Plus Broad
Spectrum Fungicide for Greens 22.00 per bag 1,408.00
1300 lbs. 28-0-7 Fertilizer Plus Fungicide
for Greens . 24.64 per bag 911.68
Total $15,771.06
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all
specifications as detailed in the aforementioned report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
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Imp By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4259-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated September 30, 1975 and the report and recom-
mendation from the Chief of Police dated November 12, 1975, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Samuel I.
Moy Incorporated for adding space to its 1975 Class C Licensed premises
located at 16825 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 23, 1976 which transmits its Resolu-
tion 2-17-76 adopted by the Commission on February 3, 1976 with regard to
Petition 75-9-8-17 (revised) submitted by Chatham Super Markets, Inc.,
requesting site plan approval, as revised, to construct a supermarket on
the east side of Middlebelt Road between Seven Mile Road and Vassar in
Section 1, the Council does hereby determine, pursuant to provisions set
forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 75-9-8-17 (revised)
is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as
those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission as well as the following additional conditions
1. Installation of decorative lighting on the wall on the
north side of the building,
2. All landscape berms will include the installation of
sprinkler watering system.
3. The trees depicted to be planted in front of the building
will be put into permanent planter beds in lieu of the
pots as shown.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, Bishop and McCann
NAYS Bennett, Nash, Raymond and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution DENIED
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#260-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 23, 1976, which transmits its Resolu-
tion 2-17-76 adopted by the Commission on February 3, 1976 with regard to
Petition 75-9-8-17 (revised) submitted by Chatham Super Markets, Inc.,
requesting site plan approval, as revised, to construct a supermarket on
the east side of Middlebelt Road, between Seven Mile Road and Vassar in
Section 1, the Council does hereby determine, pursuant to provisions set
forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 75-9-8-17 is
hereby denied for the following reasons•
1. The proposed use is not of such location, size and nature
that it will be in harmony with the appropriate and
orderly surrounding neighborhood,
2. The location and size of the proposed use, the nature and
intensity of the proposed use and all accessory uses, the
site layout, and its relation to streets giving access to
it will be such that traffic to and from the use or uses
will be hazardous and inconvenient to the neighborhood and
will unduly conflict with the normal traffic of the
neighborhood,
3. The proposed site plan will not promote the public health,
safety and general welfare of the community and the whole-
some, servicable and attractive municipality.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• Bennett, Nash, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: Brown, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#261-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee submitted on this date, pursuant
to Council resolution #990-75, in connection with certain memoranda and
reports prepared by the Personnel Department with regard to possible wage
adjustments for administrative and professional personnel, the Council
does hereby determine to approve and establish the following maximum step
grade salaries as listed below and to provide a pro rate adjustment of the
steps within each classification, retroactive to and commencing from
January 1, 1976.
TITLE MAXIMUM STEP GRADE
Accountant I $16,150
Accountant II 18,250
Asst. Chief Accountant 19,900
Chief Accountant 23,100
Planner I 16,450
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ibr TITLE MAXIMUM STEP GRADE
Planner II $17,850
Planner III 19,500
Planner IV 21,850
Asst. Planning Director 22,100
Planning Director 28,600
Personnel Analyst I 17,000
Personnel Analyst II 20,150
Personnel Analyst III 21,850
Personnel Director 25,400
Asst. City Attorney I 18,800
Asst. City Attorney II --
Asst. City Attorney III 24,500
Chief Asst. City Attorney 30,600
Librarian I 15,750
Librarian II 16,800
Asst. Branch Librarian III 17,750
Branch Librarian 18,800
Chief Librarian 23,100
Asst. Supt. Parks & Rec/Pks & Forestry 20,400
Supt. Parks & Recreation 27,700
Civil Engineer I 18,500
Civil Engineer II 21,900
Civil Engineer III 23,600
L Asst. City Engineer 25,250
City Engineer 28,600
Chief Building Inspector 25,400
Asst. Supt. to Operations 20,200
Asst. Supt. of Operations 21,900
Supt. of Operations 26,000
Public Utility Manager 26,000
Adminis. Asst. to the Mayor 16,600
Asst. City Assessor 19,700
Systems Analyst II 19,700
Industrial Development Coordinator 25,400
Budget Director 25,450
Police Chief 28,600
Fire Chief 28,600
and further, the Council requests that the Civil Service Commission concur
in and approve of the action taken herein.
A roll cal, vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
L The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#262-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
Imp the Finance and Insurance Committee submitted on this date, pursuant to
Council resolution #55-76, in connection with the communication from the
Mayor dated December 19, 1975, with regard to proposed salary adjustments
for various appointed officials, the Council does hereby determine to
establish the following annual Maximum Salary levels for the following
appointed positions, retroactive to and commencing from January 1, 1976:
City Assessor $23,300
Director of Public Works 28,600
Director of Finance 28,600
further, with respect to the positions of Director of Public Safety-Fire,
and. Director of Public Safety-Police, the Council does hereby determine
that effective on and commencing from April 1, 1976 the salaries for said
positions shall be established in the amount of $5400.00 each, which
salaries shall represent full compensation for all services, and that the
monthly auto allowances previously authorized for these positions shall
henceforth be terminated.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
LBy Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#263-76 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that henceforth
the official City Flag for the City of Livonia, Michigan shall be a gold
colored portrayal of the corporate City Seal, utilizing 25% of the overall
flag area and centered in a field of delft blue, and all departments,
commissions, and agencies of the City are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose and intent of the action
taken herein.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that with respect to the designation of an official
City Flag for the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration,
further, the Council does hereby request that the Bi-Centennial Committee
attend such meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following result
AYES. Bennett and Ventura.
NAYS Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bishop and McCann.
L The President declared the motion to refer DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
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AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#264-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Fblice, dated
March 24, 1976, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of two (2) four door police package vehicles for the Police
Division (Patrol Bureau), pursuant to State of Michigan Bid Proposal for
police units, for the price of $4,362.55 per unit and a total price of
$8,725.10, and the Council does, for this purpose, appropriate and auth-
orize the expenditure of the sum of $5,525.10 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account, further, the Council does hereby authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the afore-
said communication, such action being taken in accordance with the provi-
sions set forth in Section 2-213-D(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
(Financial Ordinance).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was unanimously
adopted
4265-76 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Livonia, Michigan, that
Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works, is hereby authorized to execute
for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, a public entity established
under the laws of the State of Michigan, this application and to file it
in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain
Federal financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 288,
93rd Congress) or otherwise available from the President's Disaster Relief
Fund.
THAT THE CITY OF LIVONIA, a public entity established under the
laws of the State of Michigan, hereby authorizes its agent to provide to
the State and to the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration (FDAA),
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for all matters pertain-
ing to such Federal disaster assistance the assurances and agreements
printed on the reverse side hereof.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, this 831st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
Iwoadjourned at 10 50 P. M., March 24, 1976.
ADDISON W. B'441110grili41,CI CLERK.