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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-03-27 14265 MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On March 27, 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 8:05 P. M.. Councilman Bishop 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, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E. Siemert, Director of Public Works; Robert E. Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Robert LTurner, Police Chief; Gary Clark, Acting City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations Division; James Miller, Personnel Director; Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian; Conrad Gniewek, Zoning Board of Appeals; and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #188-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 781st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held on March 13, 1974, are hereby approved. The communication dated March 26, 1974 from the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, setting the date of April 4, 1974 for a hearing on the pending propos- al for a one-mill property tax levy for public safety programs, such hearing to be held in the District Court Building, 15140 Farmington Road, south of Five Mile Road, The communication dated March 18, 1974 from the Director of Finance, Ltransmitting Financial Reports for the period ending February 28, 1974, for the General, Concession, Golf Course, Ice Rink, Swimming Pool and Refuse Funds, was 14266 L received and filed for the information of the Council. Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9.02 AND 9.03 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDI- NANCE, AS AMENDED. (Petition 73-3-6-8) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #189-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated February 27, 1974 bearing the signature of the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor which transmits its resolution #WS 1918 274, the Council does hereby accept the following bids for Water Service Line Parts and Fittings: Ellis & Ford Mfg. Co., Inc. 1.100 Coolidge Road, Birmingham, Michigan, 48012, to supply the Water Department with the following: 1-1/2" 2 Pc Unions $ 7.13 each 1-1/2" Corporation Stops 17.79 each Michigan Hydrant & Valve Company, 12606 Inkster Road, Detroit, Michigan, 48239, to supply the Water Department with the following: 2" 2 Pc Unions $ 10.58 each 1-1/2" Oriseal Curb Stops 28.85 each 2" Oriseal Curb Stops 42.24 each 2" Corporation Stops 28.92 each the same having been, in fact, the lowest bids received for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. LNAYS: None. 14267 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #190-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated February 27, 1974 bearing the signature of the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor which transmits its resolution #WS 1917 274, the Council does hereby accept the following bids for Water Service Parts and Fittings: Michigan Hydrant & Valve Company, 12606 Inkster Road, Detroit, Michigan, 48239, to supply the Water Department with the following: 1" Corp Stops $ 5.53 each 1" Curb Stops 11..55 each Ellis & Ford Manufacturing Co., 1100 Coolidge Road, Birmingham, Michigan, 48012, to supply the Water Department with the following: 3/4" Corp Stops $ 3.69 each 3/4" 2 Pc Unions 1.33 each 1" 2 Pc Unions 2.09 each 3/4" Curb Stops 7.49 each Stop Boxes 7 Rods 6.76 each 4-i/4" Road Boxes 18.79 each the same having been, in fact, the lowest bids received for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #191-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated February 27, 1974 bearing the signature of the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor which transmits its resolution #WS 1919 274, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Schults Equipment Sales, P. 0. Box 26, Ithaca, Michigan, 48847, for sup- plying the Water Department with one complete Truck Hydraulic System for Dump Truck Chassis equipped with front mounted power take-off for the price of $1,933.00, the same having been, in fact, the lowest bid received for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 14268 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #192-74, RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Operations dated March 6, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company, 3M Center 224-62, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101, for supplying the Traffic Service Sign Section with Traffic Sign Faces, Roll Goods and Letters for the total price of $2,862.50, the same having been, in fact, the lowest bid received which meets specifications for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #193-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Operations dated March 1, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of Cold Patch Material from Detroit Concrete Products Corporation, 44300 Grand River, Novi, Michigan 48050, for the price of $11.50 per ton f.o.b. (their plant), and $13.25 per ton delivered (to our yard), the action taken herein is due to the emergency nature of the situation described in the aforesaid com- munication, and in accordance with Section 2-213(d)(1). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #194-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Operations, dated February 22, 1974, approved by the Director. of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bemis & Son, Inc., 5519 E. Cork Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, for supplying the Road Division with one (1) Trailer Mounted Flashing Arrow Board for the total price of $2,095.00, the same having been, in fact, the low and only bid received which meets specifications. A roll ca11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 14269 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #195-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire Chief, dated February 25, 1974, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Director of Finance together with the Fire Chief to prepare specifica- tions, advertise, and secure bids for the body repair work required on a 1963 American LaFrance Pumper. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #196-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Parks and Recreation dated March 6, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for Arts & Crafts Supplies - 1974, as set forth in a list and tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby accept the bids as recommended in the aforesaid list for the total sum of $2,281.64, for the amount, item, bidder and price indicated, the same having been in fact the lowest bids received meeting specifications for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #197-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated February 26, 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 DiPonio & Morelli Construction Company, 291 Hecht Drive, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071, for the installation of certain storm drain facilities in the City's Department of Public Works' Site (Contract 74-A), in accordance with plans and specifications as prepared by the Engineering Division, attached to the aforesaid communication, for the estimated total cost of $57,318.60, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to the Final Payment based upon the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the Unit Prices accepted herein, aaid estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; further, the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as constructed; and the Farmington Road Storm Relief Drainage Board is hereby requested to rescind its action taken on November 29, 1973 pursuant to council resolution #396-73 and thereafter make available to the City of Livonia the sum of 14270 $71,300.00 (contract cost, plus engineering contingencies, inspection, etc.) from the Construction Surplus Account for the purpose of permitting the City to proceed with the said construction; and the Mayor and the 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 incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #198-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated February 26, 1974, which hears the signature of the Finance Director and which is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Civil Service Commission recommends that the sum of $425 be paid to the firm of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company, Actuaries, for a sick-leave survey which was conducted by the said firm, the Council does hereby deter- mine to appropriate the sum of $425 and to authorize its expenditure from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the aforesaid purpose, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #199-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Parks and Recreation and the Planning Director, dated February 26, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a Landscape and Development Plan for the park site located at the northeast corner of Five Mile Road and Farmington Road (proposed Veterans Park), the Council does hereby determine to approve the said Site Plan, as submitted, and in this regard requests the Finance Director together with the Supt. of Parks and Recreation to perpare specifications and to do such other things as may be necessary in order to obtain competitive bids for the work required in order to implement the said plan; further, the Council does hereby authorize the Engineering Division to include, as an addition, all concrete sidewalk work involved in the development of the aforesaid site plan to the 1974 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 14271 *Councilman Raymond was excused et 8:35 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #200-74 WHEREAS, property described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at the Southeast corner of Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 02C31, said corner being the intersection of the N. line of Pembroke Avenue, 60 ft. wide, and the East line of Melvin Avenue, 50 ft. wide, and proceeding thence North along the East line of said Melvin Avenue to the Northwest corner of Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 02C40, said Northwest corner being a point on the South line of Elmwood Farms Subdivision, Liber 48, Page 59, Wayne County Records, thence East along said South line to the West line of Louise Avenue, 25 ft. wide; thence South along the West line of said Louise Avenue to the North line of Pembroke Avenue; thence West along said North line to the point of beginning. (Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcels 02C31 through 02C40) is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; and WHEREAS, having considered a communication dated. February 26, 1974 from the Department of Law, approved by the Supt. of Parks and Recreation, and approved for submission by the Mayor, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property for a total consideration in the amount of $60,000.00 which acquisi- tion shim]1 be made on the basis of a land contract with a down payment of $15,000.00 at the time of closing and with principal payments of $3,000.00 with interest of 6% per annum in addition thereto, beginning January 2, 1975 and each six months thereafter; and 2. The City Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to act in the City's behalf in the designation of a party which shall hold in escrow a warranty deed to be executed by the sellers at the time of closing and upon the land contract being fully paid thereafter immediately deliver such deed to the City of Livonia; 3. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $713.64 for the proration of the 1973 city, county and school taxes; and does further authorize the expenditure of the sum of $310.00 to cover the cost of the title insurance on the subject property; and 4. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue; and 14272 5. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the said land contract agreement; and 6. The Mayor, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #201-74 RESOLVED that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated February 22, 1974 which transmits its resolution #2-36-74, adopted by the Commission on February 19, 1974 with regard to Petition No. 74-1-8-2 submitted by Nancy A. Polgar requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to modify existing building located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Westmore and Shadyside, and to construct an addition thereto, 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 Planning Com- mission and Petition No. 74-1-8-2 is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those which 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: Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann and Bennett. NAYS: *Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Nash made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast because I cannot 'take' painted. brick. *Councilman Raymond returned at 8:37 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 4., 1974 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution #2-29-74 with regard to Petition No. 73-11-3-9 submitted by Ira J. Harris requesting to vacate portions of Pembroke Avenue located between Milburn and Flamingo in the West 1/2 of Section 2, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation ,,, of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition is hereby approved, subject, however, to a full width easement being created in that portion of Pembroke Avenue proposed to be vacated; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution. 14273 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: low AYES: Ventura. NAYS: Bishop, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. The President declared the resolution DENIED. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #202-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 4, 1974 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution #2-29-74 with regard to Petition No. 73-11-3-9 submitted by Ira J. Harris requesting to vacate portions of Pembroke Avenue located between Milburn and Flamingo in the West 1/2 of Section 2, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to concur with the City Plan- ning Commission and to deny Petition No. 73-11-3-9 for the same reasons as those set forth in the aforesaid action of the City Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Ventura. LThe President declared the resolution adopted. The communication dated March 18, 1974, from the Operating Manager of Wonderland Center, with respect to sidewalk installation at said center, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #203-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Historical Society, dated March 4, 1974, wherein it is requested that the Society be permitted the use of the grounds of the Quaker Acres Historical site on Sunday, June 2, 1974 (or on June 9, 1974 in case of inclement weather), for the purpose of conducting a yard sale and a school-type fair in order to raise funds for the restoration of the Quaker House and the Shaw House and for general improvements on the grounds thereof, the Council does hereby determine and authorize the said request in the manner detailed. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #204-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Carole L A. Tomsik, 36176 Parkdale Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, dated March 12, 1974, wherein she requests permission to use certain property located in the vicinity of the northwest corner of Parkdale Avenue and Levan Road, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for his report and recommendation. 14274 The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #205-74 WHEREAS, at the general election to be conducted in 1974 five new Circuit Court judgeships will be established; and WHEREAS, the present facilities made available to the Wayne County Circuit Court appear to be inadequate inasmuch as one Circuit Court judge has neither an office nor a courtroom; and WHEREAS, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners is presently conducting a study of the facilities and possible locations for the construction of out-county court facilities; and WHEREAS, the population in Western Wayne County has grown to the extent that it is now almost equal to that of the City of Detroit; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Western Wayne County should not have to pay their attorneys to travel to downtown Detroit in cases where all parties and lawyers involved are located in the out-county area; and WHEREAS, considerable taxpayers' funds are expended every year by out-county police departments in having their personnel travel downtown in court cases, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia takes this means to urge the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to give favorable consideration to the establishment of out-county Circuit Court facilities in a central location in Western Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolu- tion to the Wayne County Board. of Commissioners. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #206-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs.Kathleen Budai, dated March 12, 1574, to which is attached a petition bearing the signatures of approximately 95 persons with regard to the operation of a coal-car shaker by the Ford Motor Company at its Transmission Plant located on Plymouth Road which allegedly has created excessive vibration and noise in the surrounding community, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to Mr. Robert E. Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, for his report and recommendation. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #207-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Michael S. Culley, 14269 Inkster, Livonia, Michigan, dated March 4, 1974, wherein it is requested that a left turn traffic control signal device be installed at the intersection of Middlebelt and Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation. 14275 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #208-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter dated March 8, 1974 from the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of and concur with the appointment of Mr. William P. Scruggs, 14347 Sunbury, Livonia, Michigan, to the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. David F. Merrion which term will end on June 9, 1974, provided that Mr. Scruggs takes the oath of office as required in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, administered by the Cit Clerk. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #209-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated March 13, 1974, which submits a proposed Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #210-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 11, 1974 from the Mayor and the Finance Director to which is attached a request from the Supt. of Parks and Recreation for the purchase of certain pieces of equipment, by the use of Federal Revenue Shared Funds, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #211-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gary J. Grinn, 32621 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan, dated February 27, 1974, with regard to Special Assessment District #136, improvement of Mayfield Avenue, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #212-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 23, 1974 and the report and recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police dated March 14, 1974 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Corsi's, Incorporated, for a new Dance Permit to be held in conjunction with 1913 Class C License located at 27910 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 14276 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: L. AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The communication dated March 14, 1974 from the City Clerk, transmitting correspondence from Light Weight Aggregate Corporation notifying the City that they wish to terminate a Lease Agreement with the City, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #213-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 5, 1971 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution #11-292-71 with regard to Petition No. 71-8-1-51 submitted by Robert C. Horvath for Livonia Associates for a change of zoning on property located on the east side of Gill Road, south of Eight Mile Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUF to R-8, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December 13, 1971, pursuant to Council. resolution #1028-71, the Council does hereby determine to refer low this matter to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of giving the same further consideration, conducting a new Public Hearing in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 23.01(a) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, and to thereafter submit a new report and recommenda- tion. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #214-74 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated December 21, 1973, pursuant to Council resolution #674-73 adopted on August .15, 1973, 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 installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in Schulgren Subdi- vision and Schulgren Subdivision No. 2, in Section 32, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and a public hearing having been held thereon on March 11, 1974 pursuant to Council resolution #89-74, after due notice as required by Title 2, Chapter 5 of said Code, as amended, and after a care- ful consideration having been given to all such matters including the various objections, comments and observations of individuals in attendance at such public hearing, the Council does hereby determine to proceed no further with the special assessment proceeding heretofore commenced for the Lproposed improvement. 14277 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #215-74 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated February 11, 1974 on all matters required by Sections 2-506 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on March 11, 1974, after due notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, as amended, and careful consider- ation having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code, as amended: 1. accept and approve said statement in all respects; 2. determine to make the improvement consisting of the installation of ornamental street lighting with under- ground wiring in Gold Manor Estates Subdivision located in the N. 1/2 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and defray the cost of such improvement by special assess- ment upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived; 3. approve the plans and specifications for the improve- ment as set forth in said statement dated February 11, 1974; 11. 4. determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid by special assessment upon the property especially benefited; 5. determine that the assessment made for such improve- ment shall be paid in annual installments, according to said statement; 6. designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises upon which assessments shall be levied as follows: A special assessment district located in the N. 1/2 of Section 9, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as Lots 3 through 84, both inclusive, of proposed Gold Manor Estates Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and Bureau of Taxation Parcel 09B3a 7. direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assess- ment roll in accordance with the Council's determina- tion on said statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated February 11, 1974; and 14278 Lim 8. that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and file the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 5, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #216-74 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 137, more particularly described in Council resolution #1002-73 adopted on December 12, 1973, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City CouncilL . has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed on the Industrial Road, east of Merriman Road, in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 26, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby determine that said street lights shall be 400-watt, mercury vapor, ornamental street lighting with underground wiring, and that the assess- ments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 137 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accord- ance with the plans of the City Engineer and the resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll No. 137 based on the installation of 400-watt, mercury vapor, ornamental street lighting with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll and the assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer 'rho shall take such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose. L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 14279 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #217-74 RESOLVED, that the Acting City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated Janvary 8, 1974 on all matters required by Section 2-506 of the Levonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on March 11, 1974, after due notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, as amended, and after careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code, as amended: 1. accept and approve saidstatement in all respects; 2. determine to make the improvement consisting of the proposed improvement of Beatrice Avenue, from Five Mile Road to Linda Avenue, with a 31-foot wide deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II), City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement, and to defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived; 3. approve the plans and specifications for said improve- ment as set forth in said statement dated January 8, 1974; 4. determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $52,478.71; 5. determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in part by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions hereafter established; 6. that the proportion of the cost and expense of said im- provement to be borne and paid by the City shall be $19,941.91, and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to $32,536.80 shall be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands and premises in the special assessment district as herein estc.blished in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom; 7. determine that assessments made for such improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together with interest thereon on the unpaid balance; 8. designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows: 14280 A special assessment district in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as being Lots 62 thru 68, 65h, 70a, 71a, 72a, 73, 74, 75, 80, 81 and 120 of B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision, T. 1 S., 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 69, Page 75 of Wayne County Records. 9. that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the above district designated by the Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in the special assessment district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with the deter- mination of the City Council; and 10. that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required by the pro- visions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon as required by Section 2-511 of the said Code, as amended. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #218-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Traffic Com- mission to conduct a survey of Beatrice Avenue, from Five Mile Road to Linda Avenue, in Section 23, as to traffic problems, location of stop signs, and related problems and thereafter submit its report and recom- mendation to the Council. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #219-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Traffic Commission and the City Planning Department submit their reports and recom- mendations on the feasibility of either closing Beatrice Avenue at Linda Avenue, and providing thereat a cul-de-sac, or in the alternative, the vacating of Beatrice Avenue, between Five Mile Road and Hoy Avenue, in Section 23. 14281 LAIBy Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #220-74 WHEREA3, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution No. 49-74, adopted on January 16, 1974, 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 March 12, 1974 an assessment roll dated February 19, 1974, covering the proposed road Improvement of Grimm Avenue, in Section 12, by the proposed installation of a 27-foot wide deep strength asphalt pave- ment with valley swales, City of Livonia, 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 #49-74; 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 May 6, 1974, Monday, 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 circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of May 6, 1974; 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 assess- ment roll in the City Assessor's office. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #221-74 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution #48-74, adopted on January 16, 1974, 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, report and certified to the Council under date of March 11, 1974 an assessment roll dated February 28, 1974 covering the proposed road improvement of Green Lane Avenue (Five Mile Road to Sunnydale) by the proposed installation of a 31-foot wide deep strength asphalt paving with concrete curbs and gutters, in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 13, City of Livonia, Michigan, containing the special assess- ments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and opera- tion of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council resolution #48-74; 14282 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 May 6, 1974, Monday, 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 circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of May 6, 1974; 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 assess- ment roll in the City Assessor's office. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 4222-74 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934) as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on May 6, 1974, Monday, at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item: Petition No. 73-12-1-39 submitted by the City Planning Commission, on its own motion, to rezone property located at the southeast corner of Seven Mile and Farmington Roads, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, from C-2 to R-1, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #2-34-74 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 73-12-1-39 be approved. further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to do .all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 14283 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was lbw #223-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 18, 1974 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance a Grant of Easement executed on February 25, 1974 by Louis G. Redstone Associates, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, by its president Louis G. Redstone and its secretary Samuel. Redstone, granting: A 20 foot wide easement upon a parcel of land being part of the northwest 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 North and South 1/4 line of Section 1, said point being S. 01° 52' 50" E., 465.00' from the North 1/4 corner of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.; thence proceeding along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 1, S. 01° 52' 50" E., 195.00' ; thence S. 88° 09' 20" W., 20.00'; thence N. 010 52' 50" W., 195.00' ; thence N. 88° 09' 20" E., 20.00' to the point of beginning. the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #224-74 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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #225-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 19, 1974, submitted pursuant to Council resolution #1013-73, with regard to a request made by the Community Commission on Drug Abuse, dated November 29, 1973, for the release of budgeted funds for 1974, the Council does hereby determine to approve such action in the manner requested; further, the Council does hereby request that the Community Commission on Drug Abuse together with its executive director meet with the Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing the various functions of the said commission in Livonia. 14284 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #226-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 19, 1974, and in accordance with and pursuant to the provisions of Section 11 of Chapter VII, and Section 8(c) of Chapter V of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that the Manufacturers Bank of Livonia shall henceforth be designated as a General Depository for all City funds as well as a collecting agent for taxes and water bills; and the City Treasurer, the City Clerk, and the Director ofFinance are hereby requested to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #227-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 19, 1974, with regard to a communication, dated February 7, 1974, from the City Clerk en the general subject of insurance, the Council does hereby determine, as a matter of policy, that, henceforth, the administration of insurance claims as well as obtaining future insurance coverage by the City shall be under the direct administration and control of the Director of Finance. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #228-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 19, 1974,. with regard to a communication from the Mayor and the Finance Director dated February 25, 1974, wherein it is recommended that a security system be installed at the Noble Library, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed 41,180.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the purpose of installing and operating, for the balance of the current fiscal year, a security system at the Noble Library, and the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, and the Finance Director are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidents) to the full performance of this resolution. 14285 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #229-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 19, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,055.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the purpose of installing and operating, for the balance of the current fiscal year, a security system at the Carl Sandburg Liorary, and the City Clerk, the City Treasurer and the Finance Director are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #230-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 19, 1974, the Council does hereby request the Finance Director to submit his report and recom- mendation concerning the nature of the City's present insurance coverage on vandalism, etc., relating to the contents and books of libraries. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoint resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #231-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt, of Parks and Recreation, dated March 12, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bids of W. F. Miller Company, 1593 S. Woodward Avenue, Birming- ham, Michigan, with respect to the following items for the prices indicated: 14 ton 12-4-8 Fertilizer for Parks total: $1,936.48 5-1/2 ton 16-4-8 50% Organic Fertilizer for Greens total: 1,012.88 30-1/2 ton 18-0-9 Fertilizer for Fairways total: 4,401.76 Grand Total $7,351.12 14286 and the bid of Turfgrass, Inc., 365 Woodland Drive, South Lyons, Michigan, for the following item for the price indicated: 2 ton 18-5-9 w/Benefin fertilizer for Parks total: $ 598.00 the same having been, in fact, the lowest bids received for these items and which meet minimum specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #232-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication received from the City Planning Commission, dated January 29, 1974, which sets forth its resolution #1-6-74 regarding Petition No. 73-4-6-10(rehearing) submitted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to Council resolution #230-73, to amend Article XIV of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, by adding thereto Section 14.06 "Site Plan Review and Approval, " and Section 14.07 "Waiver Uses, " so as to provide for more permitted uses in the R-E Zoning District, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 25, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #124-74, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #233-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 22, 1974 from the Superintendent of Parks and. Recreation approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pur- suant to Council resolution #118-74, regarding the proposed sledding and skiing hill in Park Site E, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recom- mendation. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #234-74 RESOLVED, that with regard to the installation of a service known as the National Emergency Telephone Number 911, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor to request the Michigan Bell Telephone Company to pro- vide this service, the cost of which is estimated to be $5,000.00 for the first year of operation and, which, upon request of the Mayor, funds shall be appropriated by subsequent action of the Council. A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 14287 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #235-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director, dated March 22, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and which is approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 19, 1974 wherein the Commission recommends that the Council concur in a proposed (3) three-year contract to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia and Union Local 192, affiliated with Council 23, American Federa- tion of State, County and Municipal Employees, and wherein a resolution of the Civil Service Commission does recommend that the Council concur in adopting the necessary amendments to the Compensation Plan, Retirement Plan, and the Insurance and Disability Plan as to effectuate the provisions set forth in the aforesaid agreement, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to affix their signatures to the aforesaid contract for and in behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, this 782nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:55 P. M., March 27, 1974. ADDISON W -BACON, ty Clerk.