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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-04-24 14317 L MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On April 24, 1974, 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 8:06 P. M.. Councilman Raymond delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Jerry H. Brown and Robert E. McCann. Absent--Robert D. Bennett (Excused-Vacation). Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert E. Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Robert Turner, Police Chief; Gene P. Ehrstin, Director of Public Safety-Police; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; G. E. Siemert, Director of LPublic Works; John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Gary Clark, Acting City Engineer; Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations Division; Robert Biga, Civil Service Department; H. G. Shane, Planning Department; Conrad Gniewek, Zoning Board of Appeals; and Suzanne Taylor of the City Planning Commission. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #290-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 783rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held on April 10, 1974, are hereby approved. The communication dated April 18, 1974, from the Director of Finance, transmitting Financial Reports for the period ending March 31, 1974, for the General, Concession, Golf Course, Ice Rink, Swimming Pool and Refuse Funds, was received and filed for the information of the Council. 14318 Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.03 OF ARTICLE XVII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition No, 73-9-6-13) By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer to the Committee of the Whole the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance transmitted by the Department of Law with regard to Petition No.73-9-6-13. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following result: AYES: Raymond and Ventura. NAYS: Brown, McCann, Bishop and Nash. The President declared the motion to refer DENIED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Brown; McCann, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: Raymond and Ventura. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become affective on publication. Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.01 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition No. 73-10-6-15) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. Councilman Brown gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-901 OF CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 5 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. 14319 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura 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 TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION." A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become Leffective on publication. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #29(1.74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated March 23, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to playground equipment for Wilson Acres Park Site, the Council does hereby accept the following bids .of the following suppliers in as much as the same are low bids and meet specifications: KSB Play Systems of Michigan, P. 0. Box 6716, Detroit, Michigan 48240 1. Two picnic stoves $ 57.90 2. Aluminum-steel tennis nets 180.00 3. One Space platform w/climbing poles 383.16 4. Four unit adult swing set 155.02 5. Two Board all metal see-saw set 119.42 TOTAL $895.50 Herbert Jennings, Inca P. 0. Box 308, Litchfield, Michigan 492.52.; 1. One baseball backstop 805.00 2. Two permanentangle park benches 98.00 3. Four unit saddle mate kiddie swing set 345.00 TOTAL $1248.00 14320 Standard Steel Industries, Inc., Three Rivers, Michigan 49093 ibm 1. One - five tier bleacher $ 363.00 GRAND TOTAL: $ 2,506.50. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #292-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated March 26, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director and approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for supplying the City with two (2) new Current Model 1/2 Ton Stepside Pickup Trucks for the total price of $5,563.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid which meets specifications for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #293-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated March 26, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Aarrow Maintenance & Supply Company, 3939 Fenkell, Detroit, Michigan 48238, for supplying the City with Plastic Liners for the total price of $2,676.20, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and which meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #294-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated March 27, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Wolf Sanitary Wiping Cloth Co., Inc., 475 Wanda, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 for supplying the City with Custodial Paper Supplies for the total price of $4,347.00, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this item. 14321 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #295-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance dated March 28, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to notification by the Union Oil Company as of March 1, 1974, that the unit prices for gasoline furnished by the Union Oil Company will be at the following increased prices : Per Gallon Regular Premium Tank Wagon .300 .340 Tank Truck .250 .290 the said price increases being made in accordance with Federal Government regulations, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of gasoline at the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein being in accordance with Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended, or revised to the extent required to be consistent with the action taken L herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was ##296-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated March 26, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of General Electric Company, 2841 Monroe, Suite 15, Dearborn, Michigan for supplying the City with Four (4) Mobile Radio Units for the price of $4,460.00, 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: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. L , NAYS: None. 14322 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #297-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations dated March 27, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Allied Auto- motive, Inc., 524 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 for supplying the City with one (1) 36,000 pound Twin Post Truck and Bus Hoist for the total price of $3,870.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #298-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance dated April 9, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to bids received for printing, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Graphic Communications, Inc., 700 Junction, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 at the unit prices indicated in the tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication, 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 : Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #299-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated April 5, 1974 from the Acting City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price bid of Metropolitan Asphalt Paving Company, Inc., 13111 S. Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 for paving two (2) Parking Lots on Plymouth Road (Lots A and B), the Parking Lot Improvement and Expansion at the Sandburg Library, and the replacement of curbs in the area between Merriman and Hubbard Road adjacent to the Plymouth Road parking areas, in accordance with plans and specifications as prepared by the Engineering Division attached to the aforesaid communication, for the estimated total cost of $46,699.71, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to the final payment 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 bid received for this item; and the Council does hereby auth- orize and advance in an amount not to exceed $46,699.71 from the $9.8 Million Dollar Road Improvement Bond Issue, said bond issue to be reimbursed from the proceeds of Special Assessment District 101 and from Federal 14323 Shared Revenue Funds previously appropriated in Council Resolution No. 401-73 for the Sandburg Library Parking Lot improvement; further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,980.00 from Federal Shared Revenue Funds for the curb replacement work authorized herein as part of the Plymouth Road Beautification Program, for which monies were appropriated in Council Resolution No. 228-73, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjust- ments in the work as constructed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incident- al to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #300-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Personnel Director dated April 1, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commis- sion on March 19, 1974, wherein a request is made for an additional appropriation required in order for the City to continue the Service Recognition Program as a result of cost increases, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $568.75 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 220-749 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #301-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication of the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated March 21, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for the transfer of certain funds in connection with the Parks Supervisor Program--1974, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $9,000 from Account No. 249-200.3-971.1, $2,150 from Account No. 249-300.3-702.1, and $700 from Account No. 249-200.1-977.1, in the total amount of $11,850 to Account No.249-702.1 (Summer Park Program--1974), the same to be expended in the manner detailed in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS : None. 14324 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #302-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated April 3, 1974, approved by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the sum of $500 be paid to the Dale Investment Co., Inc. and Hyman & Rice, attorneys, by way of final disposition in the case of Dale Investment Co., Inc. v City of Livonia, et al, Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No. 184827, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said payment in the amount of $500 to be expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account and for this purpose further authorizes 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: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #303-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Civil Defense dated April 4, 1974, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for an additional appropriation of $2;500.00 for the purpose of purchasing new Auxiliary Police uniforms, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration at a meeting to be conducted on May 13, 1974. at 7 00 P. M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #304-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk dated March 27, 1974, which submits a proposed revisions in the form of amendatory ordinances to the City's General Licensing Ordinances and Procedures, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration at a meeting to be conducted on June 5, 1974 at 7:00 P. M. Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1, (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-173 THEREOF. The above 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. 14325 LThe above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #305-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting City Engineer dated March 26, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein certa..n suggestions are submitted for ordinance amendments in order to implement sewer use regulations adopted by the Wayne County Department of Public Works in November, 1973, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration at a meeting to be conducted on May 16, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #306-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated March 12, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 19, 1974, wherein it is recommended that a classification of Assistant Superintendent (Recreation Business Manager) be established in the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance Committee for its report and recommenda- tion. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #30774 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated March 14, 1974, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 5, 1974, wherein it is recommended that the hourly rate for the classification of School Crossing Guard be increased from $1.75 (flat rate) to $2.50 (flat rate), the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of said action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 14326 #308-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 22, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No. 3-44-74 adopted by the Commission on March 5, 1974 with regard to Petition No. 72-10-2-34 submitted by Joseph Dettore, United Construction Company, requesting permission to operate a special trade contractor's business as a waiver use on property zoned M-1 located on the south side of Eight Mile Road, west of Milburn Avenue in the northwest 1/4 of Section 2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commis- sion and Petition No. 72-10-2-34 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the afore- said recommendation of the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #309-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 22, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No. 3-45-74 adopted by the Commission on March 5, 1974 with regard to Petition No. 74-1-2-1, submitted by Marathon Oil Company, requesting a waiver use permit to rebuild and operate a service station on property zoned C-2 located on the southwest corner of Five Mile Road and Middlebelt Road in the northeast 1/4 of Section 23, the Council does hereby concur in the recom- mendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-1-2-1 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the same condi- tions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result' AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Raymond was excused at 8:46 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #310-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 25, 1974, from the City Planning Commission which transmits its Resolution No. 3-49-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-1-3-1 submitted by Autry Electric Company for vacating a 12-foot wide easement located on the north side of Autry Avenue, west of Stark Road in the northeast 1/4 of Section 28, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to approve and grant Petition No. 74-1-3-1; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS : None. 14327 *Councilman Raymond returned at 8:47 p. m. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #311-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated March 29, 1974 from the Interfaith Committee to Aid Farmworkers, relative to a proposed walk-a-thon in the Livonia-North-West Detroit Area, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Police Department for disposition. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #312-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from Tim Gietzen and Bob Van Dragt of 3391 Braeburn Circle, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 requesting permission to paint street addresses on the curbs of the City, and the Council Secretary having advised the aforesaid partners that this was to be an item on the Study Session to be conducted on April 15, 1974, and at which meeting these parties failed to appear, the Council does hereby deny the said request. The communication dated April 5, 1974 from Ford Motor Company, protesting tax payment and requesting refund for property located at Plymouth and Levan (Trans- mission Plant), was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication dated April 5, 1974 from Ford Motor Company, protesting tax payment and requesting refund for property located at Plymouth and Middlebelt (Parts Depot), was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #313-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Civil Defense dated April 4, 1974, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for the use of four (4) trade-in vehicles, the Council does hereby deter- mine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration at a meeting to be conducted on May 13, 1974 at 7:00 P. M. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. 14328 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #314-74 RESOLVED that, Ager Building Company, 20715 Northome, Southfield, Michigan 48075, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision: St. Mary Estates Subdivision, located in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being December 6, 1972; and it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on December 19, 1972; and it further appearing that such prelimin- ary plat, together with development plans and specifications for improve- ments therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated April 8, 1974; therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions: (1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission, the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such depart- ment; all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever; (2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinate, as amended; (3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be sub- ject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be consider- ed as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended; (4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans; (5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City: Trees $ 1,155.00 Street Name Signs 375.00 Traffic Control Signs 125.00 Monuments & Markers (cash escrow) 1,650.00 Plan Review, Field Inspection and Administration (Engineering Fee, 5% before contingencies) 11,623.00 14329 (6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations; (7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance and this resolution; (8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in such form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading by the pro- prietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be in the following amounts: General Improvement Bond - $235,000.00, of which at least 10,000.00 shall be in cash. Sidewalk Bond - $ 20,600.00, of which at least 1+,120.00 shall be in cash. (9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City ordinances. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, McCann, Bishop. NAYS: Raymond and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #315-71+ RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division of Engineering dated April 8, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, recommending that the City dedicate and relinquish a sanitary sewer easement and a storm sewer ease- ment through the Madonna Park Site in Section 20, the Council does hereby determine to dedicate and relinquish for these purposes the following described easements : 14330 Sanitary Sewer Easement An easement for Sanitary Sewer twelve (12) feet in width, 6 feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point on the East line of the Proposed St. Mary Estates Subdivision distant S. 0° 21' 16" E. 306.36 feet along the east line of said proposed subdivision from the N. E. corner of said Proposed St. Mary Estates Subdivision, this point of beginning is also described as being N. 89° 51' 16" E. 981.75 feet along the E. and W. 1/4 line of Section 20 and S. 0° 12' 16" E. 306.36 feet from the Center Corner of Section 20, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.; pro- ceeding thence N. 89° 38' 44" E. 222.50 feet; thence S. 86° 03' 41" E. 286.00 feet to a point of ending. Storm Sewer Easement An easement for Storm Sewer twelve (12) feet in width, 6 feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point distant N. 0° 21' 16" W. 6.00 feet from the S. E. Corner of Proposed St. Mary Estates Subdivision, this point of beginning is also described as being N. 89° 51' 16" E. 981.75 feet along the E. & W. 1/4 line of Section 20 and S. 0° 21' 16" E. 818.70 feet from the Center Corner of Section 20, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., pro- ceeding thence N. 89° 38' 44" E. 6.00 feet; thence S. 0° 21' 16" E. 335.00 feet to a point of ending. and does further request that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation record such easement dedications 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: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #316-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated April 10, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. WS 1944 4/74, the Council does hereby auth- orize a Change Order to the existing Contract with Midwest Mechanical Con- tractors, Inc. (Contract No. 73-A), so as to permit modifications of the Eight Mile and Newburgh, and Eight Mile and Deering Pressure Reducing Connections, at a cost in the amount of $48,109.00, the existing contract having been previously authorized in Council Resolution No. 321-73; and the Council does hereby approve and authorize the expenditure of the fore- going sum from the Water Department Capital Outlay Account, as provided for in the Water Budget. 14331 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #317-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works dated April 2, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, which sets forth certain recommendations required to implement the Noxious Weed and Refuse Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine as follows: 1. To authorize the Department of Public Works to complete specifications for the removal of noxious weeds, refuse, and debris; advertise and receive bids from private contractors for completing this work ; and thereafter submit the bids to the Council for consideration and possible award of a contract; 2. To authorize the establishment of a "Weed Pick-up and Cutting" account within the Municipal Refuse Fund (571), and for this purpose the Council appropriates the sum of $12,000 from the unexpended fund balance of the Refuse Fund, and in advance, the same to be reimbursed at such time as property owners make payments on assessments levied in connection therewith; and 3. To authorize the employment of a seasonal aide for the purpose of administering this program during the summer months, said employee to be provided for in the Municipal Refuse Fund, and for this purpose the Council appropriates the sum of $2,000.00 for the employee and and increase in the Employee Auto Reimbursement Account in the sum of $400.00, said sums to be expended from the Municipal Refuse Fund for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #318-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Mayor dated March 21, 1974, with the attachments, and a communication from Mr. William R. Brashear, Attorney, dated April 10, 1974, which concern a request made for a six-month lease, commencing May 1, 1974, by the Light Weight Aggregate Corporation at a rental in the amount of $500.00 per month, and it 14332 Aggregate being the understanding of the Council that the Light Weight Corporation has made payment to the City of Livonia in the amount of $27,682.00 for past-due rental fees on its present lease, and further, tha the Light Weight Aggregate Corporation has deposited with the City the $3,000 rental fee in connection with the proposed new lease, and that with respect to current unpaid taxes the Light Weight Aggregate Corporation has provided sufficient assurances that the same will be paid, the Council does therefore authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the said six-month lease, commencing May 1, 1974, in a form made subject to approval by the Department of Law. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #319-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of State Highways and Transportation dated April 10, 1974, which submits a proposed Parking Restriction Agreement "C"--Control Section 82101, Job No. 04664, in connection with the improvement of that part of Highway M-14, extending from the west limits of Livonia east to Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said Agreement in behalf of the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk is further 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, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #320-74 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition No. 74-4-3-3 submitted by Louis J. Radnothy, William Q. Taylor, L. K. Schanz and Lyman M. Tower, dated April 10, 1974, wherein a request is made for the vacating of certain easements in the Golden Ridge Subdivision No. 1, in Section 31 of the City of Livonia,Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommenda- tion in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #321-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 14, 1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No. 1-7-74 with regard to Petition No. 73-12-6-16 submitted by City Planning Commission for an amendment to Section 11.02 of the Zoning Ordinate, by 14333 deleting from Permitted Uses of the C-2 Zoning District enclosed theaters and by adding language to clarify the maning of "Assembly Halls," and the Council having conducted a public hearing in regard to this matter on April 8, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 144-74, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 73-12-6-16 is hereby approved and granted; and the Depart- ment of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Ventura was excused at 9:31 p. m. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #322-74 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated February 1, 1974, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 2-506 of Title 2 Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, containing a report with regard to the proposed improvement of Lathers Avenue with a 31' wide deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II), located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 12, City of Livonia, Michigan, and a public hearing having been held thereon on April 8, 1974 pursuant to Council Resolution No. 140-74, after due notice as required by Title 2 Chapter 5 of said Code, as amended, and a careful consideration having been given to all such matters including the various objections, comments and observations of individuals in attendance at such public hearing, and in view of the apparent difficulty in satis- factorily apportioning the benefits and costs of such contemplated improve- ment to the satisfaction of the majority of the property owners that would have been affected thereby, the Council does hereby determine to proceed no further with the Special Assessment Proceedings heretofore commenced for the proposed improvement of Lathers Avenue with a 31' wide deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Ventura returned at 9.32 p. m. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #323-74 RESOLVED, that the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee is hereby requested to conduct a study, and thereafter a report and recommendation on residential street paving in view of the increased costs which have occurred in this regard. 14334 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #324-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 5, 1974 from Harry Hartunian, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on April 2, 1974 by the City Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 4-70-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-3-2-3 submitted by Fred J. Armour requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to house auto repair services onto the existing Firestone Tire Center located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, between Jamison and Elsie in Section 24, the Council does hereby designate June 3, 1974 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #325-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 4, 1974 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance two Grants of Easements more particularly described as follows: 1. Grant of Easement executed on May 17, 1973 by Orville C. Keller and Evelyn R. Keller, his wife, granting an easement which easement is more particularly described as follows. The Easterly 12' as measured at right angles to the easterly lot line of the following described parcel of land, said parcel being that part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 25, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the E. line of said Section distant S. 0° 26' 50" E. 1980.0 ft. from the N. E. corner of Section 25 and proceeding thence S. 0° 26' 50" E. along said E. line 165.0 ft. thence N. 89° 52' W. 1320.99 ft. thence N. 0° 20' 7" W. 165.0 ft. thence S. 89° 52' E. 1320.76 ft. to the point of beginning except the E. part thereof measuring 64.82 ft. on the N. line and 73.50 ft. on the S. line of said parcel. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 25A8,B9,C8)(purpose: construction of water main on Inkster Road) and 2. Grant of Easement executed on May 15, 1972 by Leonard R. Runkel and Florence I. Runkel, his wife, granting to the City an easement which easement is more particularly described as follows: 14335 The south 20 feet of the following described parcel: That part of the N. W. l/4 of Section 26, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point on the N. line of said section distant S. 89° 21' E. 953.50 ft. from the N. W. corner of Section 26 and proceeding thence S. 89° 21' E. along said N. line, 65 ft. , thence S. 0° 29' 56" W, 690.26 ft.; thence due West, 65 ft. , thence N. 0° 29' 56" E, 690.99 ft. to the point of beginning, except the north part thereof measuring 265.35 ft. on the W. line and 261.45 ft. on the E. line of said parcel. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 26E32a) (purpose : construction of Livonia Drain #36) the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grants of Easements and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted- #326-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend Council Resolution No. 168-74 adopted on March 13, 1974, so as to specifically authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, a permit with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne, Michigan, a copy of which is attached hereto, for the parades designated as "Bike Days." By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #327-74 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 Brown, seconded by Councilman MMCnn; it was #328-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated April 9, 1974 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 160-74 in connection with a communica- tion from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety - Police 14336 dated February 14, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting a proposal for the location of a Police Training Center on city-owned property in Section 21, the Council does hereby determine to authorize and permit the Greenfield Construction Company, Livonia, Michigan, to deliver approximately 200,000 Cubic Yards of Dirt to the said site for which the Greenfield Construction Company shall pay the City of Livonia at the Unit Price Rate of $0.13 per cubic yard of dirt delivered, further, the Greenfield Construc- tion Company shall grade and mound the dirt delivered in accordance with a plan prepared by the Planning Department and subject to approval ty the Engineering Division. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: *Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Bishop made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast for the following reasons: 1. I really don't know what I am buying. 2. I don't feel that a firing range in this area is good and am concerned about the noise element, particularly with respect to the people living on the south side of Schoolcraft Road. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #329-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Michigan State Liquor Control Commission, and the report and recommendation dated April 15, 1974, from the Chief of Police, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the rgquest from Holiday Inns, Inc., for a new Dance Permit to be held in conjunction with the 1973 B-Hotel License located at 30375 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was i4337 #330-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 15, 1974 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance three Grants of Easements which conveyances are more particularly described as follows • 1. Grant of Easement executed on June 29, 1973 by Jerome L. Schostak and Arlene F. Schostak, his wife; Nat Korash and Betty Korash, his wife; Max Madorsky and Anne Madorsky, his wife, granting the following described easement: Easement Description: An easement for the construction and maintenance of a storm sewer on, over and under part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, said easement being 20,00' in width and being 10.00' on each side of the following described centerline: Commencing at the S. E. corner of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., and proceeding thence along the E. line of said Section 4, N. 0° 00' 50" W., 675.00' ; thence S. 89°57' 10" W., 501.00' ; thence N. 0° 00' 50" W., 150.00' ; thence S. 89° 57' 10" W., 119.00' ; thence N. 0° 00' 50" W., 975.00', thence N. 45° 00' 00" E., 145.00' to the point of Lir beginning of the centerline of said easement 20' in width herein described; thence along said centerline N. 45°00'00" E., 29.13' to the point of ending of the centerline of said easement. and 2. Grant of Easement executed on June 29, 1973 by Jerome L. Schostak and Arlene F. Schostak, his wife; Nat Korash and Betty Korash, his wife; and Max Madorsky and Ann Madorsky, his wife, granting the following described easement. Easement Description: Commencing at the S. E. corner of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., and proceeding thence along the E. line of said Section 4, N. 0°00'50" W., 1,816.92' , thence S. 89° 59' 10" w., 60.00' to the point of beginning of the centerline of said easement 30.00' in width, herein described, thence along said centerline, S. 89° 59' 10" W., 342.41' and N. 36° 18' 02" W., 86.01' to the point of ending of the centerline of said easement 30.00 feet in width, said point being the point of beginning of the centerline of an easement 12.00' in width, thence along said centerline S. 89° 59' 10" W. 156.69' to the point of ending of the center- line of said easement 12.00' in width, also an easement 12.00' in width being 6.00' on each side of the following described centerline: 14338 Commencing at the S. E. corner of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and proceeding thence along the E. line of said Section 4, N. 0° 00' 50" W., 1,816.92' ; thence S. 89° 59' 10" w., 66.00' to the point of beginning of the centerline of said easement 12.00' in width; thence along said centerline S. 0° 00' 50" E., 384.00' to a point at which the easement splits into two legs, one leg of which bears S., 0° 00' 50" E., 286.00' to its point of ending, and the other leg of which bears S. 89° 59' 10" W., 360.00' and S. 0° 00' 50" E., 106.00' to its point of ending. and 3. Grant of Easement executed on June 29, 1973 by Jerome L. Schostak and Arlene F. Schostak, his wife; Nat Korash and Betty Korash, his wife, and Max Madorsky and Ann Madorsky, his wife, granting the following described easement: Commencing at the S. E. corner of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and proceeding thence along the E. line of said Section 4, N. 0° 00' 50" W., 1,087.94' , thence S. 89° 59' 10" W., 60.00' to a point on the W. line of Farmington Road, 120.00' wide, said point being the point of beginning of the centerline of said easement 12.00' in width herein described; thence along said centerline, S. 89° 59' 10" W., 489.00' to a point where the centerline of said easement splits into two legs, one leg of which bears S. 89° 59' 10" w., 61.00' to its point of ending, and the other leg bears N. 0° 00' 50" W., 175.96' and N. 11° 15' 50" W., 133.27' and N. 0° 00' 50" W., 235.00' to a point where the centerline of said easement splits into two legs, one leg of which bears S. 89° 59' 10" w., 35.00' to its point of ending and the other leg bears N. 89° 59' 10" E., 25' and N. 82° 25' 28" E., 121.05' and N. 89° 59' 10" E., 370.00' to its point of ending on the W. Line of said Farmington Road, 120.00' wide, said point of ending being N. 0° 00' 50" W., 557.64' measured along the W. line of said Farmington Road from the point of beginning. the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grants of Easements and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 14339 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #331-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of the Parks and Recreation Department, dated April 16, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Olympic Sporting Goods, for the supplying of 44 dozen aluminum bats at a unit price of $63.90 per dozen in the aggregate amount of $2,811.60, the Council having determined to accept such bid in lieu of the low bid for the reasons set forth in the aforementioned communication; further, Council Resolution No. 156-74 is hereby amended and revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Raymond. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia, by a three- fifths (3/5) vote of the members of the said Council and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21 of Act 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909, as amended, does hereby propose that the Livonia City Charter be amended by changing Section 2 of Chapter V, which changed section shall read as follows: Chapter V, Section 2. Election; Appointment; Terms ' The Mayor, City Clerk and two (2) Constables shall be selected by election from the City at large. Said elective officers shall be elected at each regular City election. The term of office of all of the elective administrative officers shall be for two (2) years commencing on the first Monday following the City election at which they are elected and ending when their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified, except that the first officers elected under this Charter shall hold their offices for a term commencing on the first Monday following the election to adopt or reject this Charter and ending when their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified at the regular City election held in 1952. The Director of Finance shall serve as City Treasurer, and together with all other appointive officers and members of boards and commissions, unless otherwise provided in this Charter, shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Council may by ordinance, provide for the appointment of not more than two (2) additional Constables. Each appointive officer or member of any board or commission, unless otherwise provided in this Charter, shall hold office at the pleasure of the official or body appointing him. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the provisions of the existing section of the Charter of the City of Livonia which is altered, abrogated or affected by this proposal, if adopted, now reads as follows• 14340 Chapter V, Section 2. Election; Appointment; Terms. The Mayor, City Treasurer, City Clerk and two (2) Constables shall be selected by election from the City at large. Said elective officers shall be elected at each regular City election. The term of office of all the elective administrative officers shall be for two (2) years commencing on the first Monday following the City election at which they are elected and ending when their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified, except that the first officers elected under this Charter shall hold their offices for a term commencing on the first Monday following the election to adopt or reject this Charter and ending when their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified at the regular City election held in 1952. All other appointive officers and members of boards and commissions unless otherwise provided in this Charter, shallte appointed by the Mayor. The Council may by ordinance provide for the appointment of not more than two (2) additional Constables. Each appointive officer or member of any board or commission, unless otherwise provided in this Charter, shall hold office at the pleasure of the official or body appointing him. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the purpose of the proposed amendment shall be designated on the ballot as follows: City Charter amendment to Section 2 of Chapter V which would provide that the office of City Treasurer be appointive and served by the Director of Finance. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a copy of the proposed amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan for his approval and transmit a copy of the foregoing statement of purpose of such proposed amendment to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan for his approval as provided by law. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed Charter amendment shall be and the same is ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City at the Special City Election to be held. on August 6, 1974, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of election and notice of registration therefor in the manner prescribed by law and to do all things and to provide all supplies necessary to submit such proposed Charter amendments to the vote of the electors as required by law. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors in the following form, to wit: Are you in favor of amending Chapter V, Section 2 so as to change the method of selection of the City Treasurer from an elective office to an appointive office to be served by the Director of Finance? Yes No L7 14341 RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be published in full, together with the existing Charter provisions altered, abrogated or affected thereby, at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia at least ten (10) days prior to said Special City Election to be held on August 6, 1974. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: *Brown, *McCann, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: Raymond and *Ventura. The President declared the resolution denied, because of the lack of five (5) affirmative votes. *Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast because I believe that the people of this City should have the right to elect their Officials, and with more and more appointive offices being created, the right to elect officials is out of the control of the electors. *Councilman Brown made the following statement: My 'yes' vote is cast because I would like the electorate to take a choice. *Councilman McCann made the following statement: My 'yes' vote is not an endorsement, but, rather to let the electorate decide. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #332-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated April 18, 1974, which transmits its resolution No. 4-89-74 adopted by the Commission on April 16, 1974 with regard to Petition No. 74-4-8-15 submitted by Leland Lewis requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 submitted in connection with a proposal to remodel exterior of existing Winter Garden Bar located on the northeast corner of Seven Mile and Farmington Roads, in Section 3, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to concur in the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission and Petition No. 74-4-8-15 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Ventura, and Nash. NAYS: Brown and Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. 14342 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, this 784th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10.15 p. m., April 24, 1974. ADDISON W. •.a►w City er .