HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1973-11-14 14057
MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 14, 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 8:15 P. M.. Councilman Milligan 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; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; G. E. Siemert,
Director of Public Works; Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-Fire; Jack
Dodge, Budget Director; Robert Turner, Police Chief; Richard Jones, Superintendent
Lof Operations Division; John Nagy, City Planner; Gary Clark, Acting City Engineer;
Robert E. Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Robert Bishop, Zoning Board of
Appeals; John Gibbons, Housing Commission; Joseph Talbot, Planning Commission;
Francis Hand, Planning Commission; Thaddeus Opalinski and Edwin Imonen of the Traffic
Commission; and Michael Resier of the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#889-73 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 771st regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on October 24, 1973, are hereby
approved.
At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to
Petition 73-7-1-26 of Mario Fallone for property at Seven Mile and Brentwood, was
removed and will be considered at the next regular meeting to be conducted on
November 28, 1973.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
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Imp #890-73 WHEREAS, the Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching, a day
upon which the people of this nation traditionally reflect upon the good
life which most of them enjoy; and
WHEREAS, even at Thanksgiving time, there are still many in our
midst who are poor, hungry and unclothed; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Livonia have recognized that the Reverend
Mother Charleszetta Waddles has always responded to the needs of these
unfortunate human beingsand has attempted to alleviate their condition with
food, clothing and shelter; and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Jaycees have always proved to be the
catalyst in bring Mother Waddles' efforts to fruition in the City of
Livonia by uniting the community in giving aid to her humanitarian efforts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of
the City of Livonia do hereby declare the week of November 12 through
November 18, 1973 as HELP MOTHER WADDLES FEED A CITY WEEK, and do further
urge each and every citizen of this community to lend his physical and
moral support to the Livonia Jaycees and Mother Waddles in their joint
humanitarian effort to ease the pain and suffering of those among us who
have suffered the pains of misfortune.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Milligan
and supported by Councilman Bennett:
#891-73 WHEREAS, November 14, 1973, at 7:00 o'clock p. m., Eastern
Standard Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the
purchase of $1,400,000.00 - 1973 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond, of the
City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan;
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read;
AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received:
Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
Detroit Bank & Trust 1974-75 6.00% $504.46
Detroit, Michigan 1976-84 4.75%
1985-87 5.00%
1988 5.1c%
Average Interest Rate 4.906385%
Net Interest Cost $596,943.46
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LIDBidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
Bank of Commonwealth 1974-1978 6.00% $ 873.25
Detroit, Michigan 1979-1980 4.50%
1981 4.55%
1982 4.60%
1983 4.70%
1984 4.80%
1985 4.9C%
1986 5.00%
1987 5.10%
1988 5.15%
Average Interest Rate 4.950965%
Net Interest Cost $602,367.38
John Nuveen & Company
Chicago, Illinois 1974-1978 6.0C% - 0 -
1979 5.25%
1980-1981 4.60%
1982 4.65%
1983 4.70%
1984 4.75%
1985 4.85%
1986 4.95%
1987 5.00%
1988 5.10%
Average Interest Rate 4.9578%
Net Interest Cost $603,198.96
American Securities Co. 1974-1978 6.00% $ 95.20
D troit, Michigan 1979-1981 4.60%
(Kenower, MacArthur 1982-1983 4.70%
Division) 1984 4.80%
1985 4.90%
1986 5.00%
1987 5.10%
1988 5.15%
Average Interest Rate 4.9763%
Net Interest Cost $605,460.02
Northern Trust Company
Chicago, Illinois 1974-1978 6.00% $ 39.00
1979-1984 4.75%
1985-1988 5.00%
Average Interest Rate 4.97806%
Net Interest Cost $605,664.14
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imp Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
National Bank of Detroit 1974-1979 6.00% - 0 -
Detroit, Michigan 1980 4.60%
1981 4.65%
1982 4.70%
1983 4.75%
1984 4.85%
1985 4.95%
1986 5.00%
1987 5.10%
1988 5.15%
Average Interest Rate 5.04270%
Net Interest Cost $613,529.16
First of Michigan Corp. 1974-1978 6.00% $23.25
Detroit, Michigan 1979 4.80%
1980-1982 4.75%
1983 4.85%
1984 4.95%
1985
5.00%
1986 5.10%
1987 5.15%
1988 5.20%
Average Interest Rate 5.069013%
Net Interest Cost $616,729.88
AND WHEREAS, the bid of Detroit Bank & Trust Company, Detroit,
Michigan has been determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The bid of Detroit Bank & Trust Company, as above stated, be
and the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to each bidder's
representative or by registered mail.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they con-
flict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated October 29, 1973 from the Planning Commission,
in response to CR-636-73, relative to possible amendments with respect to recreation-
al vehicles to the Zoning Ordinance, was received and filed.
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Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.08
OF ARTICLE X: SECTIONS 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 No. 73-3-6-9)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
TY.e President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman McCann gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 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 73-3-1-9 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM RUF TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Brown and Ventura.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura gave second 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: PETI-
Imp TION 73-6-1-22 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM RUF TO C-l.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
ItioAYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25 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 ORDI-
NANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
RE: PETITION 73-6-1-24 FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING FROM R-1 TO P.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
lie NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bennett gave second 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.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETI-
TION 73-6-1-23 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
RUF TO C-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
Iiir effective on publication.
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Councilman Brown gave second 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 AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
(Petition 73-3-6-7)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura gave second 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 ORDI-
NANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
RE: PETITION 73-6-1-25 FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#892-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated October 15, 1973, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise Council resolution
No. 696-73 adopted on August 29, 1973, so as to provide that the Council
in accepting the bid of Clawson Tank Company, 525 E. Elmwood Street,
Clawson, Michigan 48017, for supplying the City with two (2) 10,000 Gallon
Underground Gasoline Storage Tanks, does so on the basis of a total price
in the amount of $3,090.00 ($1,545.00 each), the action herein taken being
for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#893-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated October 15, 1973, and approved for submission by the Mayor
with regard to bids received for two (2) 44,000 lb. GVW Tandem Axle Truck
Chassis, the Council does hereby determine to reject all such bids for
the reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#894-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated October 31, 1973 and in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 2-212 (d)(1) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the Council does
hereby determine to waive the bid requirements set forth in the Financial
Ordinance for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication and
does therefore authorize the purchase of a Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis
lbw from the GMC Truck & Coach Division, General Motors Corporation, 5701
Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan, for the price of $17,054.06, which vehicle
does comply with City's specifications and will be available for immediate
delivery; further, the Council does authorize the expenditure of previously
appropriated Revenue Sharing Funds for the purchase of the said vehicle
and in this regard requests the City Clerk and City Treasurer 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: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#895-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget Director
dated October 23, 1973, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, for supplying the City with one (1) 1974 Custom 500
Pillard 4 Door Sedan (Ford) for the price of $3,319.87, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid meeting specifications for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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lib By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#896-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated October 17, 1973, with regard to the status of ambulance service in
Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize and request the Mayor to
negotiate a contract with a suitable and well-qualified ambulance company
for providing such professional service to the City, or in the alternative
a proposal on ambulance service being provided by the Livonia Fire Depart-
ment, and to thereafter submit his report and recommendation concerning
same to Council for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Public Works and the Chief of Police dated October 9, 1973, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the proposed installation of
a new generator for the Police Headquarters Building, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance Committee for its
report and recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Ventura and Raymond.
NAYS: McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#897-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Public Works and the Chief of Police dated October 9, 1973, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the employment of John Psihas and Associates, Consulting Engineers, 14240
Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48205, for providing the City with
Engineering Services so as to prepare plans and specifications in connec-
tion with the installation of a 150 KW Generator, Cyclone Cage with
automatic Transfer Switch, at the Police Headquarters Building, as detailed
in a communication dated October 4, 1973 from Mr. John Psihas, the employ-
ment herein authorized to be compensated based upon such engineering work
being provided to the City at an hourly basis at two and one-half times
direct payroll but in no event to exceed a total overall cost in the amount
of $3,500.00; further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure
of the aforesaid sum from Federal Shared Revenue Funds previously
appropriated 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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#898-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated October 11, 1973, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Asssociate
City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed road improvement of Green Lane Avenue (Five Mile
Road to Sunnydale) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated
the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and
having prepared and caused to be prepared, plans and specifications there-
for 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
tim 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 pro-
posed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that
all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommenda-
tions have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk
under date of October 11, 1973 and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, 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 Ha» , 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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#899-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Division of Engineering dated October 16, 1973, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the action taken in Council resolution No. 1111-72, adopted on December 13,
1972, which approved and confirmed Special Assessment Roll No. 118 for
road improvement on Bennett Avenue, west of Merriman Road in Section 10,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine
to revise and amend Council resolution No. 1111-72 so as to insert in
L Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 the date December 1, 1974 in lieu of December 1, 1973
as previously set forth; and the City Treasurer is hereby requested to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#900-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Division of Engineering dated October 15, 1973, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the action taken in Council resolution No. 82-73, adopted on February 7,
1973, which approved and confirmed Special Assessment Roll No. 101 for
Plymouth Road Parking Improvements in Section 34, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to revise and amend
Council resolution No. 82-73, Parking Lots "A" and "B", so as to insert
in Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 the date December 1, 1974 in lieu ofDecember 1,
1973 as previously set forth; and the City Treasurer is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to thefull performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
ible NAYS: None.
The communication dated October 10, 1973 from the Engineering Department,
with respect to the interest date on S.A.D. 111 for the paving of streets in Rosedale
Gardens Subdivision in Section 34, was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#901-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from St. Mary's
Antiochian Orthodox Church dated October 12, 1973, wherein a request is
made for a one-year extension on the waiver use approval granted in
Council resolution No. 814-72, adopted on September 13, 1972, with respect
to Petition No. 72-5-2-10, the Counnil does hereby refer this matter to
the City Planning Commission for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#902-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
28, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
No. 9-229-73 adopted by the Commission on September 11, 1973, with regard
to Petition No. 73-7-2-14 submitted by Mobil Oil Corporation requesting
waiver use approval to rebuild an existing station on property zoned C-2
located on the northwest corner of Schoolcraft and Farmington Roads in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No.
73-7-2 .14 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#903-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 11,
1973 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
No. 10-255-73 adopted by the Commission on October 9, 1973 with regard to
Petition No. 73-8-2-21, submitted by Junior Achievement of Southeastern
Michigan, Inc., requesting permission to construct a community building
as a waiver use on property zoned R-2 located at the northwest corner of
Farmington Road and Lyndon Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
ii• Commission and Petition No. 73-8-2-21 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.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#904-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Hearthstone Homeowners' Association dated October 12, 1973, wherein a
request is made for a modification of the traffic control signal light at
the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Brentwood so as to provide a left
turn arrow for cars turning onto Brentwood, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Traffic Commission and the Police Department for their
respective reports and recommendations.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#905-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Hearthstone Homeowners' Association dated October 12, 1973, and in view
of certain traffic problems which appear to exist in this area, the
Council does hereby request the Traffic Commission to conduct a study of
the Hearthstone Subdivision as to the need for the installation of
additional stop signs and crosswalk striping and to thereafter submit a
report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#906-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Traffic
Commission dated September 17, 1973 and submitted pursuant to Council
resolution No. 658-73 with regard to a communication from the City Engin-
eer dated July 13, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a copy of a letter
dated June 26, 1973 from the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners,
and having considered the necessity for the installation of a traffic sig-
nal control device to be located at the intersection of Merriman Road and
Puritan Avenue, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of the
same, to be operated on a part time basis; further, the Council having
been advised that the estimated cost of the traffic signal installation is
$3,220.00 does hereby approve of the City assuming 50% of the total cost
of such installation, and for this purpose does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,610.00 from the Motor Vehicle High-
way Fund (Major Roads), and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners
is hereby requested to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the
aforesaid location in an expeditious manner; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary to the full
performance of this resolution; and further, the City Clerk is also re-
quested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne
County Road Commissioners to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and
Safety.
L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#907-73 RESOLVED, that having received a communication from Mrs. Henry
Bergeron, 11950 Cardwell, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated October 15, 1973,
with regard to certain traffic problems in the residential area which
adjoins the Fisher Body Plant to the east, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Traffic Commission and the Planning Department for
their respective reports and recommendations.
The communication dated October 15, 1973 from the Tyler School P.T.A.
relative to street conditions at the Tyler School, w6s received and filed for the
information of the Council.
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At 9:40 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
5-506 OF CHAPTER 5 (SEWERS) OF
ARTICLE I OF TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA.
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 Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE
iir LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING CHAPTER THERETO ENTITLED
"AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT
OF CITIZEN SERVICE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION."
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#908-73 RESOLVED, that the proposed ordinance, submitted by the Department
of Law under date of October 8, 1973, which ordinance would establish and
create a Department of Citizen Service and Consumer Protection, and
which was given its first reading by Councilman Milligan on November 14,
1973, is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
5-1203 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12
(ANTI-LITTER ORDINANCE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#909-73 RESOLVED, that the proposed ordinance, submitted by the Mayor
under date of October 17, 1973 which ordinance would amend the Anti-Litter
Ordinance, Section 5-1203 of the Livonia Code of Ordinance, and which was
given its first reading by Councilman Ventura on November 14, 1973, is
hereby referred to the Legislative Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#910-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 3,
1973 from the City Planning Commission -which transmits its resolution No.
3-51-73 with regard to Petition No. 72-11-3-15 submitted by D & K Enter-
prises, Clair-Ann Company and Michigan National Bank requesting to vacate
a portion of Woodring Avenue located between the branch of Michigan
National Bank and the parking lot on the east side of Woodring, north of
Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, the Council does hereby
grant the said Petition and Petition No. 72-11-3-15 is hereby approved,
subject, however to the retention of a full width easement for public
purposes and use, as well as the conveyance of an additional easement to
the City of Livonia by the Michigan National Bank for a "T" Turn-around,
the description of which is as follows:
Right-of-way across lot 52: "The east twenty-three (23)
L feet of the north twenty-three (23) feet of lot 52,
Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision, as recorded in Liber
51, page 1, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being
a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E. Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne
County, Michigan."
further, that the "T" turn-around be improved with a 7 inch deep strength
asphalt pavement with concrete curb and gutter section, subject to plans
being submitted to the Engineering Division for approval of the ultimate
design, storm drainage, placement of a fire hydrant (need and location to
be determined by the Fire Department) landscaping (subject to approval of
Planning Department) and any other appurtenant facilities; and the Depart-
ment of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordi-
nance and language necessary to implement the improvement plan in accord-
ance with this resolution.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to table
consideration of Petition No. 72-11-3-15 for vacating a portion of
Woodring Avenue in Section 15 to the next regular meeting to be conducted
November 28, 1973.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table with the following result:
LAYES: Raymond and Brown.
NAYS: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Ventura and Nash.
The President declared the motion DENIED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result•
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AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Brown and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
4911-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated October 8, 1973, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, recommending that the City
dedicate and relinquish a certain easement through the City-owned parksite
referred to as Hearthstone Park in Section 1, the Council does hereby
determine to dedicate and relinquish for storm drainage purposes only the
following described easement:
A 20 foot wide easement for the purpose of installing and main-
taining a storm drain in, unto and upon a parcel of land being
part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: Beginning
at a point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of Section 1, said point
being S. 1° 52' 50" E., 660.0' from the N. 1/4 corner of
Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., thence continuing S. 1° 52' 50"
E., 20.0' ; thence S. 88° 09' 20" W., 272.21' ; thence N. 21°
12' 05" W., 21.20'; thence N. 88° 09' 20" E.; 279.22' to the
point of beginning.
and
Beginning at a point on a Northerly line of "Hearthstone Sub-
division" (L. 78, P. 86, 87 and 88) said point being S. 88°
09' 20" W., 641.23' and S. 1° 53' 50" E., 360.0' and S. 30°
07' 34" E., 337.41' and N. 88° 09' 20" E., 170.0' from the
North 1‘4 corner of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., , thence S.
1° 50' 0" E., 30.0' ; thence N. 88° 09' 20" E., 40.60' ;
thence N. 21° 18' 31" W., 31.82' ; thence S. 88° 09' 20" W.,
30.0' to the point of beginning
and does further request that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation record
such easement dedication on all maps issued by that office and, further,
that the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
LNAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#912-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission dated October 22, 1973, approved for submission by the
Mayor and to which is attached the Livonia Housing Commission 1974 Opera-
ting Budget, the Council having reviewed and examined the Budget does
hereby determine that the same meets with its approval.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#913-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 22,
1973 from the Assistant Assessor, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Dale Investment Company, 15500 Telegraph,
Detroit, Michigan 48239, 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 No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the
Council does hereby find that the proposed division and combination of
Tax Items 27b10 and 27c28 would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose
of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing
and combining of same into four parcels, the legal descriptions of which
shall read as follows:
Parcel "A"
A parcel of land being part of Lot 10 of Livonia Industrial
Park Subdivision No. 1 of part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section
27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 91 of Plats on Pages 20 and
21, Wayne County Records, described as: Beginning at the
Southeast corner of Lot 10 of Livonia Industrial Park Sub-
division No. 1, thence N. 89° 13' 14" W., 204.50` to the
Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence along the West line of
Said Lot 10, N. 0° 02' 31" E., 412.81' , thence, S. 89° 12' 30"
E., 204.50' to the East line of said Lot 10; thence along said
East line, S. 0° 02' 31" W., 412.76' to the point of beginning.
Containing 1.938 acres of land and subject to a private ease-
ment for public utilities and road over the South 5.0' of the
above described parcel and to any other easements or restric-
tions on record.
Parcel "B"
A parcel of land being part of Lot 28 of Livonia Industrial Park
Subdivision No. 2 of part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 92 of Plats on Pages 69 and 70, Wayne
County Records, described: Beginning at a point on the
East line of Lot 28 of Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No.
2, said point being S. 0° 05' 04" W., 495.0' from the North-
east corner of said Lot 28; thence, proceeding along said East
line S. 0° 05' 04" W., 412.73' to the Southeast corner of said
Lot 28, thence, along the South line of said Lot 28, N. 89° 13'
14" w., 94.02' to the Southwest corner of said Lot 28; thence,
along the West line of said Lot 28, N. 0° 02' 31" E., 412.76' ,
thence, S. 89° 12' 30" E., 94.33t to the point of beginning.
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Containing 0.892 acres of land and subject to an undisturbed
easement over the Easterly 25.0' of above described parcel,
to be used for roadway purposes and for overhead and under-
ground transmission lines. Also, subject to a private ease-
ment for public utilities and road over the Souty 5.0' of the
above described parcel and to any other easements or restric-
tions on record.
Parcel "C"
A parcel of land being part of Lot 10 of Livonia Industrial Park
Subdivision No. 1 of part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 91 of Plats on Pages 20 and 21, Wayne
County Records, described as: Beginning at the Northwest
corner of Lot 10 of Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No.1;
thence, along the North line of said Lot 10, S. 89° 12' 30" E.,
125.0' ; thence, S. 0° 02' 31" W., 54.0'; thence, N. 89° 12'
30" W., 125.0' to the West line of said Lot 10; thence, N.
0° 02' 31" E., 54.0' to the point of beginning. Containing
0.155 acres of land and subject to a 12.0' wide private ease-
ment for electric and communication, lying adjacent and
South of the North line of the above described parcel and to
any other easements or restrictions on record.
Parcel "D"
Part of Lot 10 of Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1
as recorded in Liber 91 of Plats, Pages 20 and 21; and part
of Lot 28 of Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision No. 2 as
recorded in Liber 92, Page 69, Wayne County Records, described as:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 28;
thence South 00° 05' 04" West, 495.00' to an iron; thence
North 89° 12' 30" West, 298.83' to an iron; thence North 00°
02' 31" East, 441.00' to an iron; thence South 89" 12' 30" East
125.00' to an iron; thence North 00° 02' 31" East, 54.00' to an
iron; thence South 89° 12' 30" East, 174.19' to an iron and the
Point of Beginning. Containing 3.241 acres of land. Subject
to a 12.00' wide private easement for electric and communi-
cation, lying adjacent and South of the North line of the above
described parcel. And also . . . Subject to a right-of-way
for a railroad sidings over the North 100.0' of said Lot 28
as noted in Liber 11707, Page 354, Wayne County Records,
And also . . . An undisturbed easement over the Easterly
25.00' of the remaining part of Lot 28, Livonia Industrial
Park Subdivision No. 2 as recorded in Liber 92, Page 69,
Wayne County Records, to be used for roaliway purposes and
for overhead and underground transmission lines, described
as: Beginning at an iron in the East line of Lot 28, distant
South 00° 05' 04" West, 495.00' from the Northeast corner of
said Lot 28; thence South 00° 05' 04" West, 412.73' to an iron
in the Southeast corner of Lot 28; thence North 89° 13' 14"
West along the North line of Capitol Avenue, 25.00' to an iron;
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101 thence North 00° 05' 04" East, 412.74' to an iron; thence
South 89° 12' 30" East, 25.00' to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 0.237 acres of land. Subject to a private ease-
ment for public utilities and road over the South 5.00' of the
above described parcel.
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: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#914-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated October 17, 1973, with regard to a proposed loop road as extended
southerly from Five Mile Road between Patti's Lounge and the Parkview
Cemetery and thereafter easterly to Farmington Road, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its considera-
tion at a meeting to be conducted with the Mayor on this subject.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#915-73 RESOLVED, that in view of certain citizen complaints concerning
the type of wall construction. presently allowed in Section 18.45 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby request that the City
Planning Commission review these provisions for the purpose of considering
the initiation of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would require
that protective wall construction be aesthetically pleasing and compatible
with adjoining residential districts and/or require that protective walls
shall be constructed of the same outer material as that provided for the
primary building or structure involved.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#916-73 WHEREAS, it is necessary to locate, establish and construct
certain drainage improvements to be located entirely within the limits of
the City of Livonia, the description, location and route of said improve-
ments being as follows: Endorsed additions to Livonia Drain No. 1 along
the following routes:
1. Beginning at the intersection of Dover & Danzig Avenues and
proceeding thence northerly along Danzig Avenue 250 feet.
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2. Beginning @ the intersection of Dover and Oporto Avenues
and proceeding thence northerly along Oporto Avenue 250 feet.
3. Beginning @ the intersection of Dover and Melvin Avenues
and proceeding thence northerly along Melvin Avenue 250 feet; also
southerly along Melvin Avenue 480 feet to a point, thence easterly from
said point 300 feet.
4. Beginning @ the intersection of Dover and Louise Avenues and
proceeding thence northerly along Louise Avenue 250 feet.
5. Beginning @ the intersection of Dover and Hugh Avenues and
proceeding thence southerly along Hugh Avenue 480 feet to a point, thence
westerly from said point 300 feet.
6. Beginning @ the intersection of Dover and Freemont Avenues
and proceeding thence -8utherly along Freemont Avenue 480 feet to a point,
thence easterly from said point 140 feet.
7. Beginning @ the intersection of Hartel Avenue and Joy Road
and proceeding thence northerly along Hartel Avenue 600 feet.
8. Beginning @ the intersection of Oxbow Avenue and Olson Drive
and proceeding thence easterly along Olson Drive 800 feet.
9. Beginning @ a point on Oxbow Avenue located approximately
130 feet south of the south right-of-way line of Olson Drive (60 feet wide)
and proceeding thence southerly from said point along Oxbow Avenue 600
feet.
AND WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the location,
establishing, and constructing of said drainage improvements are necessary
for the public health of the City of Livonia, and the entire cost thereof,
except that part representing benefits to State and County highways,
should be assessed against the City of Livonia for public health:
AND WHEREAS, Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956,
as amended, (the Drain Code of 1956) provides a feasible method of
financing the cost of said drain and branches where the same is necessary
for the public health of the City and where the entire cost of the same
is to be assessed wholly against public corporations, as defined in said
Chapter 20:
AND WHEREAS, Section 486 of said Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan,
1956, as amended, provides as follows:
"Section 486. The terms of this chapter shall be applicable to
any county drain located, ox proposed to be located entirely
within the limits of a single city, village or township, if such
public corporation shall consent thereto by resolution adopted
by its governing body. In such case any petition required to
be filed hereunder shall be sufficient if signed by such public
corporation only".
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
does hereby consent, to the making of the provisions of Chapter 20 of
Act ho Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, applicable to the
location, establishing, constructing and enclosing of the drain and
branches set forth in the preamble hereof, and does hereby consent to the
location, establishing, constructing and enclosing of the same pursuant
to said Chapter 20 of Act ho, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended.
2. The proposed drain and branches set forth in the preamble
hereof being necessary for the public health of the City of Livonia, the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, a petition praying for the location,
establishing, constructing and enclosing of the same, as set forth in the
preamble hereof, pursuant to Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan,
1956, as amended, which said petition, when signed, shall be filed with the
County Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne, Michigan, together with
a certified copy of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#917-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated November 1, 1973, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire from
Adam Hrapkiewicz and Leona Hrapkiewicz, his wife, the following described
property:
Lot 34, Rosedale Gardens No. 1 Subdivision, City of
Livonia, Michigan
and
Lot 35, Rosedale Gardens No. 1 Subdivision, City of
Livonia, Michigan;
the terms and conditions upon which this acquisition is authorized as
follows:
1. purchase price shall be in the amount of
$32,000.00 from which shall be deducted the
sum of $24,874.81 previously paid to Adam
Hrapkiewicz and Leona Hrapkiewicz, has wife,
by the City;
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2. also to be deducted from the final payment of
$7,125.19 are the following sums:
a) $ 35.20 - revenue stamps
b) 190.00 - cost of title insurance policy
c) 253.50 - proration of taxes for the period
December 1, 1972 through March 9, 1973;
thereby reducing the final payment to $6,646.49;
3. by this arrangement the City agrees to assume the
payment of installments 3 through 10, inclusive,
in connection with Special Assessment District #90
(alley paving);
4. that the foregoing amounts are hereby authorized to be
expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
which amounts are to be reimbursed from the proceeds
of Special Assessment District No. 101; and
5. that the City Clerk, City Treasurer and the Department
of Law 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: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#918-73 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution No. 796-73, adopted on September 26, 1973, and in accordance
with Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of October 25, 1973 an assessment roll dated
October 24, 1973 covering the improvement of Mayfield Avenue (Six Mile Road
to Curtis) in Section 10, City of Livonia, consisting of Alternate III,
27 foot wide deep-strength asphalt pavement with valley swales (no curb),
containing the special assessment to be assessed and levied, respectively,
in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for
the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district
as designated in Council resolution No. 796-73;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of Section 2-511
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment
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roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet
in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road, on Monday,
December 17, 1973 at 8:00 P. M. to review the said special assessment roll
at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulat-
ed generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of December 17, 1973; the City Clerk is also
directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof
by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#919-73 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution No. 612-73, adopted on July 25, 1973, and in accordance with
Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of October 17, 1973 an assessment roll dated
October 8, 1973 covering the installation of ornamental street lighting
with underground wiring in Bobrich Court Subdivision in Section 11, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the special assessments to
be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment
district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the
proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council resolution
No. 612-73,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that
the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on
Monday, December 17, 1973 at 8:00 P. M. to review the said special assess-
ment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all
interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulat-
ed generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior
to the aforesaid date of December 17, 1973; the City Clerk is also directed
to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#920-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 30,
1973 submitted by the Department of Law transmitting for Council accept-
ance two Grants of Easements which documents are more particularly
described as:
1. Grant of Easement executed on August 6, 1973 by
Michael M. Dallen and Helan M. Dallen, his wife,
granting an easement which easement is more
particularly described as: The Southerly 9.00 feet
of Lot 74 of Alden Village Subdivision, a part of
the South 1/2 of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as measured
at right angle to the common lot line of Lots 74 and
73 of said subdivision.
2. Grant of Easement executed on August 8, 1973 by
Kenneth T. Monkiewicz and Terry Monkiewicz, his
wife, granting an easement which easement is more
particularly described as: The Northerly 3.00 feet
of Lot 73 of Alden Village Subdivision, a part of the
South 1/2 of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as measured at
right angle to the common lot line of Lots 74 and 73
of said subdivision,
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid two Grants of Easements and the City Clerk is hereby request-
ed to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#921-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Divi-
sion of Engineering dated October 23, 1973, approved by the Director of
Public Works and the City Attorney and approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits a proposed easement agreement wherein General
Motors Corporation would convey an easement to the City of Livonia for
water main purposes in connection with the Middlebelt Road Grade Separa-
tion Project, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
in behalf of the City of Livonia to execute this Agreement and upon
execution of same by General Motors Corporation, the Council does hereby
for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the said easement; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same upon execution recorded
in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#922-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated October 16, 1973, transmitting for Council acceptance a
Warranty Deed executed on September 27, 1973 by George E. Pardonnet and
Margaret A. Pardonnet, his wife, which conveys to the City a right-of-way
mare particularly described as :
The south 60 ft. of the north 230 ft. of the west 502 ft.
of the east 562 ft. of the south 1/2 of the N.E. 1/4 of
Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point on the west line of Merriman Road
(120 ft. wd.), said point being N. 0° 02' 20" W., 1093.73
ft. along the east line of Section 27 and N. 89° 09' 50" W.,
60.01 ft. from the E. 1/4 corner of Section 27, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., thence N. 89° 09' 50" W., 502.0 ft. ; thence N.
0° 02' 20" W., 60.01 ft.; thence S. 89° 09' 50" E., 502.0 ft.,
L thence S. 0° 02' 20" E., 60.01 ft. along the east line of
Section 27 to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.69 acres of land more or less
and a Grant of Easement executed on September 27, 1973 by George E.
Pardonnet and Margaret A. Pardonnet, his wife, which Grant of Easement is
moreparticularly described as:
An easement over and across the north 400 ft. of the
west 765 ft. of the east 825 ft. of the south 1/2 of the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
Beginning at a point, said point being N. 0° 02' 20"
W., 1093.73 ft. along the East line of Section 27 and
N. 89° 09' 50" W., 562.01 ft. from the E. 1/4 corner
of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., thence S. 0° 02' 20"
E., 37.0 ft., thence S. 89° 57' 40" w., 50.0 ft.; thence
N. 0° 02' 20" W., 134.0 ft.; thence N. 89° 57' 40" E.,
50.0 ft.; thence S. 0° 02' 20" E., 97.0 ft. to the point
of beginning.
The Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the Grant of Easement and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to have these instruments recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further, the City
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Assessor is hereby requested to do all things necessary to have the
property described in the Warranty Deed herein accepted by the Council
removed from the tax rolls as being city owned and tax exempt; and
provided further, that the property which was conveyed by Quit Claim Deed
dated October 2, 1973 to George E. Pardonnet by the City of Livonia,
comprising some 1.377 acres, shall be added to the city tax rolls inasmuch
as it is now privately owned, and the City Assessor is hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental thereto to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#923-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 1,
1973 from the Department of Law, approved for submission by the Mayor,
transmitting for acceptance a Warranty Deed executed on October 30, 1973
by Donald E. Twork, a single man, conveying to the City the following
described property:
The West 195 feet of the South 59.75 feet of the
North 255.75 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 22, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the west 60
feet thereof. (0.19 acres)
Bureau of Taxation Parcel Jla2a
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to do
all things necessary to have the subject property removed from the tax
rolls as being city owned and exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#924-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 1,
1973 from the Department of Law, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to Parcel 22J1a2a located at 15240 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan, formerly known as Don's Dairy Supreme, and which is now owned
by the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the Director of
Public Works to do all things necessary to demolish and remove the structure
located on the said property, and further, the Director of Public Works
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together with the Budget Director is hereby authorized to do all things
necessary to sell or dispose of the personal property and fixtures
included in the said structure.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER I OF
TITLE 4 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 4- THERETO.
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 Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.02 OF
ARTICLE IV; SECTION 5.02 OF ARTICLE
V AND SECTION 7.02 OF ARTICLE VII OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE." (Petition 73-3-6-6)
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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
0925-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated September 19, 1973, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated October 25, 1973, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Abraham
Jaafar for transfer of ownership of 1973 SDM License from Badie C. Khalaf,
located at 34731 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann was excused at 10:40 p. m. for the remainder of the
meeting.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 25,
1973 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
No. 6-147-73, adopted by the Commission on June 12, 1973 with regard to
Petition No. 73-5-2-10, submitted by Ken Morris, Inc., requesting permis-
sion to construct and operate a Bonanza Restaurant as a waiver use on
property zoned C-2 located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Merriman and Melrose in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, and the Council
having held a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 13, 1973,
pursuant to Council resolution No. 521-73, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition No.
73-5-2-10 is hereby approved and granted.
L By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#926-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 25,
1973 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
No. 6-147-73, adopted by the Commission on June 12, 1973 with regard to
Petition No. 73-5-2-10, submitted by Ken Morris, Inc., requesting permis-
sion to construct and operate a Bonanza Restaurant as a waiver use on
property zoned C-2 located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Merriman and Melrose in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, and the Council
having held a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 13, 1973,
pursuant to Council resolution No. 521-73, the Council does hereby refer
this matter back to the City Planning Commission for a new report and
recommendation based on the revision of the site plan by the inclusion of
additional land.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
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#927-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated October 29, 1973 and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No.
778-73, adopted on September 26, 1973, with regard to bids received on
August 14, 1973 for the minimal seeding of those portions of the City
Refuse Disposal Site which have been filled and covered, the Council does
hereby determine to reject all bids for the reasons set forth in the
aforesaid communication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#928-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated October 2, 1973 and the report and recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police dated October 24, 1973, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Basim
Farhan Zarou for transfer of ownership of 1973 SDM License from Farhan H.
Zarou located at 27600 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Minhigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#929-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 18, 1973 from the Division of Engineering, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
the attached final construction estimate dated October 18, 1973, the
Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of $1,207.14 to
Imperial Construction Co., 16098 Forest, East Detroit, Michigan 48021,
which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated
October 2, 1972 in the amount of $47,530.40 in connection with the
Fitzgerald Avenue Sanitary Sewer (Contract 72-6), it appearing from the
aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has been com-
pleted in accordance with City standards and specifications, and that
the necessary contractor's affidavit, waivers of lien and guaranty have
been filed; 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: Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
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Imo #930-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Divi-
sion of Engineering dated October 5, 1973, approved by the Director of
Public Wo.cks and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
recommended that the dedicated 60 foot right-of-way in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 27 be named "Pamco Drive", the Council does hereby concur in
and approve of the aforesaid recommendation of the Division of Engineering
and does hereby name the said roadway "Pamco Drive", and directs the
Department of Public Works to take all necessary action to effectuate this
resolution; further, the Council does hereby request the City Clerk to
forward a certified copy of the same to the Michigan Auditor General and
to further have a certified copy of this resolution recorded in the Office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, together with his certificate
indicating the name or names of any plat, subdivision or addition affected
by this resolution, as well as 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: Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#931-73 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.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2
(FINANCIAL ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#932-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Judges
of the 16th Judicial District Court dated October 30, 1973, the Council
Imodoes hereby transfer the sum of $6,000.00 from Account No. 141-817
(Consultant Fee) to the following Accounts in the following amounts:
Account No. 141-757 Court Recorder Supplies $ 100.00
Account No. 141-945 Maintenance 900.00
Account No. 141-958 Dues and Subscriptions 1,500.00
Account No. 141-970 Capital Outlay 3,500.00
$ 6,900.00.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Milligan, Ventura, Brown, Bennett, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#933-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works dated November 2, 1973, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to renova-
tion work within the Engineering-Planning Building, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the following funds in the manner indicat-
ed: $755.00 from Account No. 441-702 (Engineering Division Salaries) to
a Building Renovation Account to be established; and $900.00 from Account
No. 441-702 (Engineering Division Salaries) to Account No. 445-970 (Capital
Outlay).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Ventura, Brown, Bennett, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#934-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated October 31, 1973, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the instal-
lation of miscellaneous sidewalks in the Denmar Estates Subdivision in
conjunction with the 1973 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program, as authorized by
Council resolution No. 183-73 adopted on March 7, 1973, the Council does
hereby authorize the payment of a sum not to exceed $750.00 to the John E.
Franklin Cement Company, 563 Englewood, Detroit, Michigan, based upon the
certification of the City Engineer of final completed quantities in accord
ance with a proposal dated October 31, 1973 as attached to 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: Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#935-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated November 5, 1973 which transmits its resolution
Iwo No. 10-268-73 adopted by the Commission on October 30, 1973 with regard
to Petition No. 73-10-8-43 submitted by S.T.P. Investment, Inc., requesting,
approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 in connection with a
proposal to externally alter the existing Roman Chariot Restaurant located
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on the north side of Five Mile Road between Mayfield and Loveland in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, the Council does hereby, pursuant to provi-
sions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 73-10-8-43
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, except, however, that with respect to condition No. 3, the
roof sign shall be permitted to continue in use until such time as the
subject remodeling is complete and at which time such sign shall be
immediately removed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#936-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 8, 1973 from the Engineering Division, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 800-72,
adopted on August 30, 1972, so as to further reduce the financial assur-
ances now on deposit with the City for general improvements in Bobrich
Court Subdivision, Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, to $3,100.00 of which at
least $1,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining improve-
ments in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, further, the financial
assurance now on deposit with the City for Sidewalk Improvements shall
remain the same and unchanged; 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: Milligan, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, this 772nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 11:15 P. M., November 14, 1973.
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ADDISON W. :tor ,
C• , City Cler .