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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1973-10-24 14033 L MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On October 24, 1973, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at approximately 8:00 P. M.. Councilman Raymond delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney; Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-Fire; Robert E. Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; G. E. Siemert, Director of Public Works; Robert Turner, Police Chief; L Richard Jones, Superintendent of Operations Division; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; John Nagy, City Planner; Jack Dodge, Budget Director; Thomas Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant, and Joseph Talbot of the Planning Commission. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #848-73 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 770th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held on October 10, 1973, are hereby approved. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #$49-73 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines to amend the Annual Budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor, to add thereto the necessary funds to provide for the modifications in the "Schedule of Budget Modifications" referred to herein as Supplemental Sheet "A" annexed to said Budget, and that the complete Budget for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1973, and ending November 30, 1974, as submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September 14, 1973, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII of the City Charter, and as revised by the City Council, be and hereby is determined and adopted and appropriations made as provided by the City Charter, that all proceedings on said budget be and hereby are approved as being in full conformance with the City Charter, a public hearing having been held on October 24, 1973; after proper notice being published in the Livonia Observer, the official newspaper of the City, on October 12, 1973; and provided further, that the City Clerk shall publish or cause to be published this resolution together with a summary of said budget as adopted herein, together with the minutes of this meeting. 14034 ESTIMATED REVENUES APPROPRIATIONS Property Taxes $ 5,586,993 Legislative $ 193,862 Interest on Delinquent Taxes l0,0U3 Judicial 292,496 Business Licenses and Permits 32,500 Executive 70,870 Non-Business Licenses and Permits 293,600 Election 80,109 Federal Grants - Public Safety 128,200 Financial & Administration 734,374 State Shared Revenues 3,194,531 Other General Government 334,548 Charges for Services 226,000 Public Safety 5,255,483 Charges for Services - Use and Protective Inspection 348,115 Admissions 12,000 Other Protective 41,050 Fines and Forfeits 480,000 Highways,Streets & Bridges 1,221,051 Miscellaneous 7,500 Other City Services 58,168 Interest Earnings 87,000 Parks and Recreation 559,087 Contributions from Public Cultural 339,111 Enterprises 64,500 Conservation 77,041 Other Revenues 100 Planning 263,283 Other City Functions 254,276 Total General Fund Revenues $10,122,924 Total General Fund 10,122,924 Expenditures A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #850-73 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of five (5) mill, i.e., five-tenths (5/10) of one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1973, and ending November 30, 1974, and in addition to the above amount which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of the City of Livonia: (a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of one (1) mill, i.e., 1/10 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for police protection and law enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .058 mills, i.e., 58/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject 14035 to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising, exploiting and making known the induL,crLal and commercial advantages of the City of Livonia and to establish projects for the purpose of encouraging immigration to, and increasing the trade, business and industries of the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.350 mills, i.e., 1350/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Acts of 1917, for the purpose of establishing, operating, maintaining and administering the Municipal Garbage Collection System and/or plant for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse in the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .174 mills, i.e., 17410,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in ,the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1959, 1965 and 1968 Fire Station Bond Issue; in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied for general purposes; (e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .037 mills, i.e., 3710,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above for the purpose of debt retirement of the 1960 and 1965 Public Library Bond Issue; in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .302 mills, i.e., 302/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Park and Recreational Facilities Bond Issue, Series I and Series II, in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; (g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.142 mills, i.e., 1142/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Street Improvement Bonds, Series I and Series II, in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; 14036 (h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .068 mills, i.e., 68/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in tae City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Senior Citizens Housing Bond Issue; in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes; and provided further, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City Asses- sor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu- tion, and the City Clerk is requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #851-73 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, otherwise known as the Drain Code of 1956, and in order to raise the sum necessary to pay: (a) Installment No. 15 of the assessment for improving Livonia Drain No. 1, which installment is due April 1, 1974, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1974; and (b) Installment No. 13 on the assessment for improving Livonia Drain No. 2, which installment is due April 1, 1974, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1974, and (c) Installment No. 12 of the respective assessments for improving Livonia Drains Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and the Bakwell Drain which respective installments are each due April 1, 1974; and to pay the interest on the respective unpaid balances, which interest payments are also due on April 1, 1974; and (d) Installment No. 10 of the respective assessments for improving Livonia Drains Nos. 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 19, which respective installments are each due April 1, 1974, and to pay the interest on the respective unpaid balances, which interest payments are also due on April 1, 1974; and (e) Installment No. 7 of the respective assessments for improving Livonia Drain No. 22 and Livonia Drain No. 22 Branches, which installment is due April 1, 1974, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1974; and 14037 (f) Installment No. 7 of the assessment for improving Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drain, which installment is due April 1, 1974, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1974; and (g) Installment No. 6 of the assessment for the improving of Livonia Drains Nos. 23, 24, 25, Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain, Farmington Relief Extension No. 1 Drain and Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section), which respective installments are due April 1, 1974, and to pay the interest on the respec- tive unpaid balances, which interest payments are also due on April 1, 1974; and (h) Installment No. 5 of the assessments for improving Livonia Drain No. 20 (Branches) and the Livonia Drain No. 30, which installments are due April 1, 1974; and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1974; and (i) Installment No. 4 of the assessment for improving Livonia Drains Nos. 2 (Branches), 5 (Branches), 6 (Extension and Branches), 11 (Extensions), 12 (Branches), 13 (Extension and Branches), 19 (Extension), 21, 22 (Branches and Extension), 26 and 31, which installments are due April 1, 1974, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1974; and (j ) Installment No. 3 of the assessment for improving Livonia Drains Nos. 1 (Extension and Branches), 28 (Branches), 33, 34, 35 and Blue Drain Extension and Branches, which install- ments are due April 1, 1974, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1974; and the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that there shall be and does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.573 mills of the State Equaliz- ed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the purpose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay the said installments and interest payments and, in this connec- tion, the City Council does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread upon the County tax roll; and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, City Treasurer, City Assessor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 14038 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #852-73 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the authority provided in Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and in order to raise the sum necessary to pay the second installment for sanitary and storm sewer improvements in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that there shall be and does hereby establish a tax levy of .094 mills of the State Equalized valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the pur- pose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay the said installment and interest payments and, in this connection, the City Council does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread upon the County Tax Roll; and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, Office of the Wayne County Road Commission, City Treasurer, City Assessor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #8534.73 RESOLVED, that after considering a letter dated October 11, 1973 from the City Clerk, the Council does hereby accept the proposal of Coopers & Lybrand, Detroit, Michigan, Certified Public Accountants, to perform the Annual Audit of the accounts of both the City of Livonia for the Fiscal Year ending November 30, 1973, and the Water and Sewer Division for the Fiscal Year ending February 28, 1974, as required by the City Charter and the State Uniform Account Act No. 2, 1968, for a fee not to exceed the sum of $14,000.00 for the City of Livonia, and $4,500.00 for the Water and Sewer Division, and further, the City Clerk, as General Accountant of the City of Livonia, is hereby authorized to enter into a formal agreement with said firm, subject to the approval as to form by the City Attorney, and to do all other things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The communication from the City Clerk, dated October 12, 1973, transmitting statements of Revenues and Expenditures for the period ending September 30, 1973 for the General, Refuse, Golf Course, Concession, Ice Rink, Swimming Pool, Water and Sewer, Major and Local Street, Parks and Recreation Construction and Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, was received and filed for the information of the Council. 14039 *Councilman Raymond was excused at 8:19 p. m. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #854-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of the Fire Division dated September 27, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Safety-Fire and the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Peter Payette for Sutphen Fire Equipment Co., 7000 Columbus - Marysville Rd., Amlin, Ohio 43002, for supplying the City with two (2) Model TS-85 Sutphen Elevating Platform Trucks for the price of $281,0+2.00, the Council does hereby accept such bid in lieu of the low bid for the reasons outlined in the aforementioned report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Raymond returned at 8:21 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #855-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board dated September 26, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution No. WS 1857 9‘73, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Ed Carpenter Sales, 336 0 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, Michigan 48484 for supplying the City with one (1) 1974 Dodge B-100 1/2 ton Vanette for the unit price of $3,183.15 less trade-in of $250.00 for a net price of $2,933.15, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #856-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board dated September 12, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution No. WS 1854 8/73, the Council does hereby amend Council resolution No. 28-73, adopted on January 24, 1973, so as to accept as an alternate bid for new Water Meters on the basis of the unit prices indicated below, the following bid from Hersey Division, 1025 Criss Circle, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007: 14040 4" x 1" Detector Check w/flanges $ 386.00 L 6" x 1 1/2" If 573.00 8" x 1 1/2" 830.00 II8" x 2" 911.00 10" x 2" " 1,520.00 10" x 12" x 2" " 1,680.00. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #857-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation dated September 19, 1973, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Cottage Gardens, Inc., Route No. 3, S. Waverly & Bishop Roads, Lansing, Michigan 48910, for supplying the City with the following street trees, the same having been in fact the lowest bid meeting specifications for this item: Approximate Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Quantity Specie Fall 1973 Spring 1974 Fall 1974 L200 Norway Maple (Improved Form Only) 11.35 11.35 12.25 400 Honey Locust (Improved Form Only) 12.75 12.75 13.75 100 Crimson King Maples 11.95 11.95 12.90 200 Green Spire Linden 13.75 13.75 14.85 100 Sunburst Locust 12.75 12.75 13.75 400 Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) 10.90 10.90 11.80. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #858-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget Director dated October 2, 1973 and approved for submission by the Mayor with respect to bids received for two (2) pick-up trucks, the Council does hereby determine to reject these bids for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was 14041 #859-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated September 27, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved by the Mayor, with regard to funds necessary to maintain and repair police vehicles during months of September, October and November, 1973, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $12,000.00 from the Patrol Bureau Salary Account No. 325-702 to the Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 309-863 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #860-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget Director dated October 1, 1973 and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to funds required for the classification of Executive Assistant to the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of funds for this purpose as follows: lio Transfer From: Account 441-705 Engineering - Salaries $4,720 Account 441-715 - Engineering - Employee Benefits 540 Transfer To: Account 173-704 - Mayor's Office - Salaries 4,720 Account 173-715 - Mayor's Office - Employee Benefits 540. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #861-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated September 27, 1973 with regard to the operation and continuation of a Youth Employment Office, the Council does hereby determine to provide the City's share in this program for sufficient funding for the period through June 30, 1974 and does therefore appropriate the additional sum of $254.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account, as well as authorize the expenditure and payment of $3,254.00 for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary lamor incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 14042 lirA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #862-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 24, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of an invoice dated July 10, 1973 in the amount of $164.00 which was paid by the General Motors Corporation for survey work required in connec- tion with the dedication of a water main easement to the City, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the sum of $164.00 to the Argonaut Division of General Motors from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. LNAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #863-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated September 10, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director, is approved by the Mayor and which transmits a resolu- tion adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 21, 1973 with regard to the continued employment of a college co-op trainee for the balance of the fiscal year, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $1,200.00 from the Salaries and Wages Account of the Director of Public Works to the Salaries and Wages Account of the Civil Service Commission for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 25, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Century Cement Company in the amount of $144,080.33 as the contractor for the 1973 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program (Contract No. 73-G) based on the Engineering Division's estimate of work 14043 involved and subject to final payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this work; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed, further, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authrozed to execute a con- tract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; and the Council does hereby authorize an advance in the amount of $144,080.33 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road Improve- ment General Obligation Bond Issue subject to the reimbursement of this amount to the said bond issue at such time as payments are received pursuant to special assessment proceedings; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in lieu of the foregoing resolution which would award the contract for the Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program, to substitute a motion so as to reject all bids and to readvertise for the same. A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to substitute with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Ventura. NAYS: Brown and Nash. The President declared the motion to substitute, adopted. A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as substituted: #864-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 25, 1973, approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits the bid received from Century Cement Company for the 1973 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program, the Council does hereby determine to reject the same and dries further request the Engineer- ing Division to do all things necessary to readvertise and obtain new bids in connection with such work. with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Ventura. NAYS: Brown and Nash. The President declared the resolution, as substituted, adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 14o44 #865-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 25, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor concerning improvement of driveway approaches at the following locations : Parcel Address Stark Road - Plymouth to Lyndon C. & O. Right-of-way W. side, S. of Tracks Stark Road Levan Road - Plymouth to Schoolcraft 29Jlala Levan Road - Plymouth Farmington - Plymouth to 8 Mile Road 03a4alb1 Farmington Road 2823 to 27 75' S. of I-96, W. side of Farmington Five Mile Road - Inkster to I-275 21B14 33653 Five Mile Road 23G8a & 9a1 31205 Five Mile Road 23G9a2 W. of 31205 Five Mile Road Middle Belt •: 5 to 8 Mile Road 13Blala2a Middle .Belt S. of 02A13a & 14a & 15a1 Middle Belt 02b3b1 20221 Middle Belt 02c485ala Middle Belt 12Dlal Middle Belt, and for the reasons therein stated, The Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install Drive Approaches at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution, which is made pursuant to the City's Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137; and further, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said driveway approaches on or before May 1, 1974, after which date the Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of the said driveway approaches. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #866-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 25, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby deter- mine to amend Council Resolution No. 297-73, adopted on April 19, 1973, 14045 so as to delete the requirement fcr the paving of a driveway approach at Parcel 28e806, 12815 Stark Road, for the reasons set forth in a letter from the owner of said property dated May 15, 1973. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #867-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated October 1, 1973, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of approximately 577 feet of sidewalk in front of the City's Castle Gardens Parksite, such work to be included as an addition to the contract awarded for the 1973 Miscel- laneous Sidewalk and Driveway Approach Program; further, theCouncil does appropriate and authorize an expenditure of not to exceed $2,300.00 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #868-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 25, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to a possible adoption of a policy concerning the standardization of paving rates, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #869-73 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication dated September 26, 1973 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement of Grimm Avenue, Section 12, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated 14046 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 recom- mendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of September 26, 1973 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, December 17, 1973 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 HaJ1, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michi- gan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publi- cation of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #870-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 19, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the 1973 Miscellaneous Residential Street Paving Program and certain Special Assessment Districts in connection therewith, the Council does hereby determine to revise and amend Paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 of the following Council Resolutions so as to insert the date of December 1, 1974 in lieu of December 1, 1973, as previously set forth, for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication: Confirming Council Resolution Street S.A.D. No, and Date Bretton 124 160-73 adopted 2-21-73 Cardwell 123 103-73 adopted 2-7-73 Deering 125 456-73 adopted 5-30-73 Rensellor 126 457-73 adopted 5-30-73 Denne 129 586-73 adopted 7-11-73; and the City Treasurer 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was 14047 #871-73 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication dated September 24, 1973 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement of Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision (South 1/2 of S.E. 1/4 of Section 35), 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 cause 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 September 24, 1973 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-5C6 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, December 17, 1973 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 Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #872-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the President of the Tri-Sub Civic Association dated October 1, 1973, concern- ing certain traffic conditions in Alden Village Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Police Department and the Traffic Commission for their respective reports and recommendations. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #873-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 28, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached Invoice No. 28549 of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners with regard to the installation of a traffic signal at Newburgh and Amrhein Roads, the final cost of which is in the amount of $3,168.32, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the additional sum of $645.84 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Streets and Roads Improvement General Obliga- tion Bond Issue for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 14048 By Councilman Brom, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #874-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 23, 1973, apj,roved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached Invoice No. 29044 of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners with regard to the installation of a traffic signal at Middlebelt Road and Curtis Avenue, the final cost of which is in the amount of $1,479.88, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $1,479.88 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Roads) for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #875-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 28, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the comple- tion of certain improvements in the Judson Gardens Subdivision No. 4, the Council does hereby determine as follows: 1. To authorize Mr. Alex Zhmendak, 35618 Orange- lawn, Livonia, Michigan, to remove all broken concrete and debris from the parksite, plow, disc, drag, and shape the area so as to eliminate drainage problems and thereafter seed the said parksite with a suitable seed mixture in the manner described in the aforesaid communication for the price of $2,325.00. 2. To authorize the Engineering Division to install a public walkway from Westbrook Drive to the said parksite between Lots 218 and 219 as shown on the attached sketch, such work to be per- formed in conjunction with the 1973 Sidewalk Program, the estimated cost of which is $1,000.00. 3. To authorize the Crown Fence Company to install a chain link fence in connection with the aforesaid public walkway at a price of $456.00. further, the Council does hereby determine to waive bidding requirements as lw. set forth in the Financial Ordinance to the extent applicable for the reasons stated by the City Engineer; and the Council does hereby authorize the use of cash bonds deposited with the City by the proprietor of the aforesaid subdivision, the Kissell Company of Springfield, Ohio, in order to cover the costs involved in performing the work herein approved; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 14049 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result : AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated October 10, 1973, which transmits its resolu- tion No. 10-243-73, adopted by the Commission on October 9, 1973 with regard to Petition No. 73-10-8-38 submitted by Mickey Shorr requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 submitted in connection with a proposal to convert an existing gas station located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Hailer and Camden in Section 36 to a retail store, the Council does hereby, pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, concur in the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 73-7-8-38 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 Commis- sion as well as the supplemental condition that additional landscaping shall be provided on this site subject to approval by the City Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: LAYES: McCann, Brown and Ventura. NAYS: Raymond, Milligan, Bennett and Nash. The President declared the resolution DENIED. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated October 10, 1973, which transmits its resolution No. 10-243-73, adopted by the Commission on October. 9, 1973 with regard to Petition No. 73-10-8-38 submitted by Mickey Shorr requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 submitted in connection with a proposal to convert an existing gas station located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Haller and Camden in Section 36 to a retail store, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Plan- ning Department for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett and Brown. NAYS: Raymond, Milligan, Ventura and *Nash. LThe PresidentLdeclared the resolution DENIED. *Councilman Nash made the following statement: I would like to see the gas station building torn down. 14050 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #876-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 2, 1973 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 9-236-73 adopted by the Commission on September 25, 1973 with regard to Petition No. 73-7-2-15 submitted by W. J. Goldbesky, Operation Manager, requesting permission to expand existing auto service station as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 located at the southwest corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 73-7-2-15 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recom- mendation of the Planning Commission, as well as the supplemental condi- tion of the approval rendered herein which would terminate in the event that the landscaping to be provided on this site is not properly maintained. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #877-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 28, 1973 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 9-224-73 adopted by the Commission on September 11, 1973 with regard to Petition No. 73-8-2-18 submitted by Jack Bingham requesting permission to erect an automotive diagnostic building as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 located on the south side of Five Mile Road east of Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 73-8-2-18 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recom- mendation of the Planning Commission, as well as the supplemental condi- tion of the approval rendered herein which would terminate in the event that the landscaping to be provided on this site is not property maintained. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #878-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated October 8, 1973 wherein it is proposed that a Livonia Arts Commission be established, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Department of Law for the preparation of an appropriate ordinance in this regard for submission to Council. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann,and unanimously adopted, it was #879-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated October 1, 1973 with regard to the matter of providing longevity benefits for full time appointed City employees, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. 14051 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #880-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated August 27, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor and which trans- mits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 21, 1973 wherein it is recommended that the rate for sports officials (hockey referee) in the Department of Parks and Recreation be increased to a rate of $6.00, 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #881-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Livonia JayCees dated September 28, 1973 regarding a house located at 37850 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, which is owned by the Michigan Highway Department and which is proposed to be used as a "Haunted house" during the week preceeding Halloween, as well as on October 31, 1973, the Council does hereby determine to grant approval to this activity and the use of the said property for this purpose; provided, however, that the Council does hereby determine that approval of this request is made subject to the aforesaid Livonia JayCees providing the City with a certificate of insur- ance in the amount of $250,000/$500,000/$50,000 covering the City with respect to this activity in a form approved by the Department of Law; and the City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and the Director of Civil Defense are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to providing necessary assistance in order to assure success for this worthy project, and particularly provide such auxiliary police as may be necessary for this activity. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, #882-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Coventry Gardens Improvement Association dated October 12, 1973, the Council does hereby grant permission to the said association to conduct its annual Halloween Party on October 31, 1973 between the hours of 6:00 P. M. and 10:00 P. M. at Shoreham Park with appropriate road blocks, subject to approval of the Director of Public Safety-Police. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance: 14052 low AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.08 OF ARTICLE X: SEC II OPTS 11.03 AND 11.09 OF ARTICLE XI : AND SECTION 30.08 OF ARTICLE XXX OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition 73-3-6-9) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICEL III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 73-3-1-9 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. 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 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 73-6-1-22 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO C-1 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. imm The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. 14053 L Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25 OF THE ZONING PAP OF THL CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDI- NANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 73-6-1-24 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO 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 above 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 SECTION 2 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. L 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE " CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETI- TION NO. 73-6-1-23 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO C-1. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (18) AND ADDING PARAGRAPH (27) TO SECTION 18.38 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AT THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDI- NANCE." (Petition 73-3-6-7) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the L office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. 14054 100 Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE ZONING MAP OF Tru'; CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, IG OT:7N AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDI- NANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 73-6-1-25 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #883-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated August 20, 1973, which transmits its resolution No. 8-218-73 adopted by the Commission on August 14, 1973 with regard to Petition No. 73-7-8-32 submitted by Clarence P. Jahn requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18,47 submitted in connection with a proposal to erect a commercial building in Jahn's Shopping Center located on the south side of Five Mile Road between Farmington and Surrey in Section 21, the Council does hereby, pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, concur in the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 73-7-8-32 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, and further, subject to the condition that the Council be furnished with a copy of letter dated September 18, 1973 addressed to the Mayor from Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney, in behalf of Clarence Jahn and Dorothea Jahn, his wife, indicating that they will cooperate in the development of a new loop road to be located south of Five Mile Road and west of Farmington Road. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #884-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated September 28, 1973, which transmits its resolu- tion No. 9-228-73 adopted on September 11, 1973, wherein the Commission did amend Part VI of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master Fire Station Plan, so as to delete certain described property located in Section 17, the Council does hereby determine to acknowledge and certify the receipt of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 14055 IbmBy Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #885-73 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 (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) 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, December 17, 1973 at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following Item: Petition No. 73-5-1-21 submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Enrico Canini for a change of zoning of property located on the west side of Middlebelt between Grandon and Dover in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35 from P.S. to C-1, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 9-223-73 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 73-5-1-21 be denied; further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing to cause to have a statement indicating the 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; further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #886-73 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 McCann, it was #887-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Golf Professional-Manager at the Whispering Willows Golf Course dated October 17, 1973, approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for revision of the Agreement authorized in Council resolution No. 913-73, adopted on February 7, 1973, so as to include the said Golf Professional- Manager in the City's group medical insurance program, the Council does hereby determine to approve this request and does accordingly authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures to an amendment of the aforesaid agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in order to implement the action taken herein, such amendatory agreement to be prepared by the Department of Law; and the Council further authorizes the adminis- trative action required for the full performance of this resolution. 14056 L A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #888-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Biltmore and Meadowview Estates Civic Association dated October 19, 1973, the Council does hereby grant permission to the said association to conduct a Halloween Party for children on October 28, 1973 between the hours of 2:00 P. M. and 4:00 P. M. on Ronnie Lane at Park Avenues with appropriate road blocks, subject to approval of the Director of Public Safety-Police. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, this 771st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:20 P. M., October 24, 1973. L . ADDISON W. $1101114ty 'lerk.