HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-09-25 14579
MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 25, 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 Ventura delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop,
Peter A. Ventura, Jerry H. Brown, Robert E. McCann, Robert D. Bennett and *Jerry
Raymond. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert E. Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor;
G. E. Siemert, Director of Public Works; Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of Public
Safety-Fire; John Bunk, Fire Chief; Jack Dodge, Finance Director, Ronald Mardiros,
City Assessor; Gary Clark, Acting City Engineer, John T. Dufour, Superintendnet of
Parks and Recreation; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; Francis M. Hand,
Planning Commission; Glen Middlin, Traffic Commission; and Michael Reiser of the
Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#704-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 793rd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held September 11, 1974, are hereby
approved.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#705-74 RESOLVED, that the Council having previously acknowledged receipt
of the proposed annual Budget of the City of Livonia for the fiscal year
commencing December 1, 1974, as prepared by the Mayor and filed by the
Mayor with the City Clerk on September 13, 1974, does hereby determine to
set a public hearing thereon to be held on Monday, October 21, 1974 at
8:00 P. M. at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter VII of the City Charter, and the
City Clerk shall give notice of such public hearing in accordance and
pursuant to provisions of the City Charter.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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 "COMMISSION ON AGING ORDINANCE.`
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
111.1. #706-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated August 23, 1974, from the Acting City Engineer, approved by the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Public Works,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the Unit Price Bid of the Morrison Company, 19366 Allen Road, Trenton,
Michigan 48183, for constructing 6-inch thick Aggregate Roadways and
Parking Lots in Parksite "E" in Sections 4 and 5, City of Livonia, in
accordance with plans and specifications as prepared by the Engineering
Division attached to the aforesaid communication, for the estimated total
cost of $88,282.93, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units
of work involved and subject to final payment based on the actual units of
work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item, and the Council does hereby appropriate and author-
ize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed $88,282.93 from Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds for this purpose; ; and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as construct-
ed; 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 incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#707-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Fire Chief dated September 9, 1974, approved by the Director of
Public Safety-Fire and the Director of Finance, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the
following bids submitted by Motorola, Inc., 25901 West Ten Mile Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48075, for supplying the City with the following Items,
the same having been in fact the lowest bids meeting specifications for
these items:
Item Unit Price Total Price
a)1 Base Station Radio Transmitter $ 2,967.00
b) 3 Portable Radios $723.00 2,169.00
c) 9 Batteries 36.00 324.00
d) 3 Chargers 84.00 252.00
(Total batteries & chargers: $576.00)
e) 10 Mobile Radios 945.00 9,450.00
f) 6 Station House Receivers 228.00 1,368.00
g) 2 Tone Encoders 318.00 636.00
Grand Total $17,166.00
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $17,166.00 from the 1968 Fire Department Bond Issue for
this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, *Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*By direction of the Chair, based upon the discussion that followed, the
roll call on this item was deferred until later in the meeting, at which time
Councilman Raymond was also present.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#708-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
City Engineer, dated August 23, 1974, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, and is approved by the Director of Public Works, and is
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approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for
transfer of funds necessitated by expended overtime in connection with
certain construction projects, the Council does hereby determine to author-
ize the transfer of the sum of $4,500.00 from the Engineering Division's
Salaries and Wages Account(No. 702) to the Overtime Account (No. 709) for
this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#709-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated August 29, 1974, approved by the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a
request is made for additional funds in connection with the beautification
of the Farmington and Five Mile area, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed $2,500.00 from Federal
Revenue Sharing Funds for the purpose indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#710-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Historical Commission dated September 4, 1974, wherein a request is made
for the allocation of funds required in connection with the improvement of
the Quaker and Shaw houses (i.e. : roof repair, chimneys, heating unit), the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not
to exceed $3,030 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#711-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated August 30, 1974, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 587-74, relative to a proposed amendment to the Anti-Litter
Ordinance concerning litter containers at business establishments, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Commit-
tee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#712-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated August 29, 1974, to which is attached a resolution adopted by the
Association of Grand Rapids Area Governments, which urges the designation
of Interstate Highway 96 as the "Gerald R. Ford Interstate Highway," the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#713-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated September 3, 1974, to which is attached a communication dated
August 26, 1974, from the Northwestern Guidance Clinic, wherein a request
is made for a contribution in the amount of $500.00 by way of financial
support for its program, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
*Councilman Raymond arrived at 8:20 p. m.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#714-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated August 6, 1974, which transmits its resolution
No. 7-146-74, adopted by the Commission on July 9, 1974, with regard to
Petition No. 74-7-8-26, submitted by Louis G. Redstone Associates, Inc.,
requesting site plan approval for an office building on property located
on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Brentwood and Angling in
Section 1, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provisions set
forth in Section 26.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and Petition No. 74-7-8-26 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#715-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning
Department, submitted in conjunction with the Traffic Commission dated
August 20, 1974, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 907-73,
relative to traffic problems in the residential area which adjoins the
Fisher Body Plant to the east, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the blocking or closing of Wadsworth Avenue at or near a point
adjacent to the rear lot lines of lots fronting on Deering Avenue and
Cardwell Avenue in this area, such action to be for a 30-day trial period,
and which action shall not commence until 30 days after the effective date
of this resolution, during which time Fisher Body will have been given
notice of the City's intention to close Wadsworth Avenue; and the Traffic
Commission, Police Department, City Planning Department, and Department of
Public Works are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to pro-
vide that the action herein authorized shall not commence until 14 days
after the effective date of this resolution in lieu of 30 days.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to table the
main resolution and the motion to amend to the regular meeting to be
conducted on October 9, 1974.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Brown, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
The President declared the motion to table DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend with the following result:
AYES: Ventura and Raymond.
NAYS: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
The President declared the motion to amend DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#716-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated August 20, 1974, approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, relative to the City-owned pumping station on Joy Road,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation set
forth in the aforesaid communication and to authorize the Water and Sewer
Division of the Department of Public Works to do all things necessary to
demolish the said Joy Road Pumping Station, such action being made subject
to approval by the Water and Sewer Board.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#717-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Acting City Engineer dated August 19, 1974, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the release to the Taubman Company, 26250 North-
western Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48075 of the $10,000 Cash Escrow
previously deposited in accordance with Council Resolution No. 1171-69 in
connection with the construction of an off-site storm sewer for the
development of the Yankee Discount Store (now Shoppers Fair) located at
Grand River and Eight Mile Roads, it appearing from the aforementioned
report of the Acting City Engineer that the said off-site storm sewer has
been satisfactorily installed and completed in accordance with the
standards and specifications of the City of Livonia within recorded public
easements; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#718-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Acting City Engineer dated August 30, 1974, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the necessity of establishing releases of rights-of-way across certain
City-owned properties, as well as self-extinguishing temporary easements
required in connection with the construction of Livonia Drain No. 41 in
the area of Six Mile Road and Newburgh Road, the same to be conveyed by
the City of Livonia to the County of Wayne, and the legal descriptions of
which are more particularly described as follows:
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A. Releases of Rights-of-way
1. The East 25 feet of the following described parcel of land:
The West 123 feet of the East 183 feet of the South
150 feet of the North 210 feet of the N.E. 1/4 of
Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., 0.42 Acres. Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 18A1b.
2. Beginning at a point located on the East line of Parcel
F2J2 located S 0° 13' 36" E 2654.70 feet and S 0° 27' 46"
E 40.00 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of Sec. 18, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., thence S 89° 45' 01" W 730.57 feet; thence
N 27° 29' 51" E 79.10 feet; thence N 89° 45' 01" E
693.60 feet, thence S 0° 13' 36" E 30.00 feet; thence
S 0° 27' 46" E 40.00 feet to the point of beginning, of
the following described property:
Part of the W. 1/2 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
beginning at a point located S 0° 13' 36" E 1365.86
feet from the N. 1/4 corner of Section 18; thence
S 0° 13' 36" E 1288.84 feet; thence S 0° 27' 46" E
1317.65 feet; thence N 89° 52' 15" W 1250.94 feet;
thence N 0° 9' 19" W approximately 270 feet; thence
N 27° 24' 51" E approximately 250 feet; thence
S 62° 35' 09" E 14 feet; thence N 27° 24' 51" E
580 feet; thence S 62° 35' 09" E 66.00 feet; thence
N 27° 24' 51" E 100.00 feet; thence N. 62° 35' 09" W
66.00 feet; thence N 27° 24' 51" E 20.00 feet; thence
N 62° 35' 09" W 24.00 feet; thence N 27° 29' 51" E
1298.55 feet; thence N 28° 05' 40" E 256.00 feet;
thence N 37° 21' 12" E 149.26 feet to the point of
beginning. Bureau of Taxation Parcel 18F2J2.
B. Temporary Grants of Easement
1. The West 20 feet of the East 45 feet of the following
described parcel of land:
The West 123 feet of the East 183 feet of the South
150 feet of the North 210 feet of the N. E. 1/4 of
Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., 0.42 Acres.
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 18Alb
2. Beginning at a point on the East line of Parcel F2J2
located S 0° 13' 36" E 2624.70 feet from the N. 1/4
corner of Sec. 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., thence S 89°
45' 01" W 693.60 feet; thence N 27° 29' 51" E 45.20
feet; thence N 89° 45' 01" E 672.58 feet; thence
S 0° 13' 36" E 40.00 feet to the point of beginning in
the following described parcel of land'
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Part of the W. 1/2 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
beginning at a point located S 0° 13' 36" E 1365.86
feet from the N. 1/4 corner of Section 18; thence
S 0° 13' 36" E 1288.84 feet; thence S 0° 27' 46" E
1317.65 feet; thence N 89° 52' 15" W 1250.94 feet;
thence N 0° 9' 19" W approximately 270 feet; thence
N 27° 24' 51" E approximately 250 feet; thence
S 62° 35' 09" E 14 feet; thence N 27° 24' 51" E
580 feet, thence S 62° 35' 09" E 66.00 feet; thence
N 27° 24' 51" E 100.00 feet; thence N 62° 35' 09"
W 66.00 feet; thence N 27° 24' 51" E 20.00 feet;
thence N 62° 35' 09" W 24.00 feet; thence N 27° 29'
51" E 1298.55 feet; thence N 28° 05' 40" E 256.00
feet, thence N 37° 21' 12" E 149.26 feet to the point
of beginning.
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 18F2J2
3. The North 150 feet of the South 177 feet of the following
described parcel of land.
The S. 1/2 of the S. 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section
17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., except the West 25 Acres
thereof, also except the East 43 feet thereof, also
except the South 360 feet of the West 647.22 feet
of the East 690.22 feet of the N. W. 1/4 of Section
17. 9.22 Acres
Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel Elbla E2ala
4. The South 100 feet of the North 170 feet of the following
described parcel of land:
The North 660 feet of the W. 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4
of Section 17, except the West 703 feet thereof.
9.50 Acres. Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel Q2b
The Council does hereby authorize the conveyance of the said properties
in the manner indicated, and for this purpose authorizes the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the necessary Releases of Rights-of-Way and Temporary
Grants of Easement in behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated August 14, 1974 from the Water and Sewer Board, in
connection with the reduction of Items 1, 4, 5, 6 and 13 from Bid of the Ameron
Company for Cleaning & Lining of Seven Mile Water Main, was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#719-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated August 14, 1974, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution No. WS 1972 774, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to concur in the recommendation set forth in the aforesaid communica-
tion so as to authorize the use of $1,900.00 presently provided for in the
Water Department Capital Outlay Budget for Meter Test Equipment to be used
in lieu thereof for the purchase of Soil Survey Equipment in accordance
with the schedule attached to a communication dated August 13, 1974 from
the Public Utility Manager.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#720-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication and petition
dated August 26, 1974 from certain residents of Brookfield Avenue, the
Council does hereby determine to amend and revise C.R. No. 608-74 adopted
on August 7, 1974 so as to delete and remove therefrom the authorization to
install new sidewalks at the following locations:
Location Fareel Number Remarks
14006 Brookfield 22Z3b1f Approx. 60 L. F.
14011 Brookfield 22e5a1 " 100 L. F.
14020 Brookfield 22Z+3bld, 22Z3ble " 110 L. F.
14025 Brookfield 22e6a1, bl " 100 L. F.
14040 Brookfield 22Z3b1b2, Z3blc " 80 L. F.
14049 Brookfield 22e7a " 100 L. F.
14071 Brookfield 22e8a It
100 L. F.
14111 Brookfield 22e10a " 100 L. F.
14211 Brookfield 22e13c fl 100 L. F.
14229 Brookfield 22e14a It 100 L. F.
14251 Brookfield 22e15 " 100 L. F.
32801 Lyndon, 14271 & 14289
Brookfield 22e16 - 24 " 890 L. F.
14336 Brookfield 22Z3a3a1 " 190 L. F.
14360 Brookfield 22Z3a2a2 " 110 L. F.
14388 Brookfield 22Z3a2a1 " 100 L. F.
14430 Brookfield 22Z3ala " 180 L. F.
(Front Only).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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*Councilman Brown was excused at 9:03 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#721-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Estelle
Kadish dated September 4, 1974, to which is attached a petition from
certain residents on Hillcrest Avenue, wherein a request is made for the
installation of a street light to be insta.l1ed at the intersection of Seven
Mile Road and Hillcrest, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
*Councilman Brown returned at 9:C6 p. m.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#722-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated September 5, 1974, with attachments, in connection with a claim
filed by George S. Ajlouny, 15724 Edgewood, Livonia, Michigan, as a result
of damages incurred due to a sewer backup on February 28, 1974, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#723-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Water and Sewer
Board to review the matter of establishing an overall City policy relative
to repairs made by the City on sewer connections and taps in the public
right-of-way, as well as with regard to claims for damages resulting from
flooded basements.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#724-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated September 10, 1974, with attachments, in connection with the claim in
the amount of $101.95 filed by Mrs. John Zurek, 14336 Loveland, Livonia,
Michigan, for replacement of a windshield allegedly broken during the
graduation incident at Henry Ruff and Joy Road on June 21, 1974, the Council
does hereby determine to refer the same to the Police Department for its
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
Is #725-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Acting City Engineer dated September 3, 1974, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
a drainage problem at 14148 Arcola, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize installation of approximately 130 feet of 12
inch storm sewer with one catch basin, for the estimated cost of $3,700 as
an addition to the 1973 Miscellaneous Paving Program, subject to approval
by the Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner of a request made at
this time to make available to the City of Livonia the sum of $3,700 from
Surplus Construction Funds which are available in the Livonia Drain No. 2
Construction Account in order to permit the City to complete this work;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Traffic Commission, dated September 9, 1974,
in connection with a traffic signal requested to be installed at Six Mile and Levan
Roads, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
Up The communication from the Traffic Commission dated September 9, 1974, with
regard to the reduction of the speed limit on Six Mile Road, was received and filed
for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#726-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated June 17, 1974, and the report and recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police dated September 4, 1974, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Vargo's Inc.
for adding space and Dance Permit to a 1974-1975 Class C - SDM Licensed
Business located at 30325 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152; 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: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#727-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 8, 1974
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, with regard to an application
from the Ever Seven Sports Club for a new Club License to be located at
27531 Grand River Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
determine to disapprove and deny the said request; 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#728-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 9,
1974 from the Livonia Jaycees, wherein it is proposed that the City
consider leasing a building located at 11400 Merriman Road, south of
Plymouth Road to the Livonia Jaycees in the manner indicated in the afore-
said communication, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same
to the Department of Law for the purpose of negotiating and preparing a
Lease Agreement to this affect to thereafter be submitted to the City
Council for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#729-74 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 144, more
particularly described in Council Resolution No. 85-74, adopted on
January 30, 1974, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and
Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Council 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 in Nottingham Woods West
No. 3 Subdivision in said Special Assessment District No. 144;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that said street lights shall be installed with ornamental poles
and underground wiring, and that the assessments set forth in said Special
Assessment District No. 144 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon
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benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll
No. 144 based on installation of ornamental poles and underground wiring
is hereby approved and confirmed in e01 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 who 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#730-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 28,
1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
No. 5-101-74, with regard to Petition No. 71-8-1-51, submitted by Robert C.
Horvath, and as amended by Robert C. Horvath, pursuant to a letter dated
March 7, 1974 for a change of zoning on property located south of Eight
Mile Road between Farmington Road and Gill Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 4, from RUF to R-8 and R-3, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 485-74, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-8-1-51
is hereby denied for the same reasons as those which are set forth in the
action taken by the Planning Commission, as well as for the following
additional reasons •
The proposed change of zoning is in conflict with goals and
policies for residential development as adopted by the Planning
Commission and concurred in by the City Council. Those
specific goals and policies which this petition is in conflict
with are as follows •
a. Multiple housing should be restricted to sites with
good access to major arterial highways and be designed
at densities which relate to the adjacent single-
family areas.
b. High-rise, multi-family developments should be
restricted to sites located adjacent to freeways or
major arterial highways and be so designed as to be
made a functional part of the major commercial or
office development or a major recreational and
institutional area.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result •
LAYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 24,
1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
No. 6-122-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-2-1-5, submitted by Marathon
Oil Company, for a change of zoning on property located at the northeast
corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29,
from C-1 to C-3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution
No. 544-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-2-1-5 is
hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to
cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the
zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Brown and Bishop.
NAYS: Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#731-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 24,
1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution No.
6-122-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-2-1-5, submitted by Marathon Oil
Company, for a change of zoning on property located at the northeast corner
of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, from C-1
to C-3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No.
544-74, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Study
Session to be conducted on October 2, 1974.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Bishop.
NAYS: Bennett and Nash.
LThe President declared the resolution adopted.
The item on the Agenda with respect to Petition No. 74-3-1-6 of T. Rogvoy
Associates, Inc. with respect to the Terrace Theater Company, was removed and will be
considered at the next regular meeting to be conducted on October 9, 1974.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#732-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 21,
1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
No. 4-91-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-3-1-7, submitted by Hillary W.
and Margaret McLeod, for a change of zoning located on the east side of
Laurel, south of Seven Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, from
R-3 to RUF, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No.
444-74, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-3-1-7 is hereby approved and
granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#733-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 24,
1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
,.. No. 6-119-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-5-1-10, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning on property
located between Six and Seven Mile Roads and Brookfield and Merriman Roads
in Section 10 from RUF to P. L., and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 544-74, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-5-1-10
is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed
to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the
zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#734-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 24,
1974 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No.
6-120-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-5-1-11, submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning on property
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located south of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Loveland in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 34 from R-1 and R-7 to P.L., and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 9,
1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 544-74, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition No. 74-5-1-11 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law, and upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#735-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 24,
1974 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No.
6-118-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-5-1-12, submitted by Radnothy,
Taylor, Schanz and Tower, for a change of zoning on property located at
the southwest corner of West Chicago and Houghton in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 31, from C-1 to P.S. and R-1 to P, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 544-74, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
74-5-1-12 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indi-
cating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#736-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 21,
1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
No. 4-94-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-4-6-1, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion, to amend Section 2.10, P?finitions
of Miscellaneous Terms, paragraph (15) Sign, of Ordinance No. 543, the
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Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to tnis matter on September 9, 1974, pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 444-74, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to the
proposed Amendments to the Livonia Code regarding Wayne County Sewer Use Regulations,
CR-667-74, was removed and will be considered at the Study Session to be conducted
on October 2, 1974.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#737-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
16, 1974 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance a Quit
Claim Deed executed on September 3, 1974 by Raul Garza and Nina Garza, his
wife, conveying:
The north 27 feet of Lot 2C6 and the north
27 feet of the east 20 feet of Lot 207, Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 2, Section 33, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds
and to do all 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#738-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated September 17, 1974 conveying for acceptance two Grants of
Easements which documents are more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement executed on November 16, 1973
by David H. Josephson, a single man, granting:
The east 20 feet of the following described parcel:
The East 440 feet of the South 50 feet of Lot 338
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 5, T. 1. S. R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 13a338b1)
(Storm sewer extension)
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2. Grant of Easement executed on August 20, 1974
by Bonin Investment Company, a registered
Michigan Co-Partnership, by Ralph Bonin, Co-Partner,
granting:
A 20 foot water main easement in the Southwest 1/4
of Sec. 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, whose centerline is more
particularly described as beginning at a point distant
N. 00° 03' 12" E. 127.00 ft. from the SW corner of
Lot 6 of Globe Industrial Sub., as recorded in L. 90,
P. 25 and 26, W.C.R. and proceeding thence N. 37°
03' 12" E. 89 ft. more or less; thence S. 89° 56' 48"
E. 303 ft. more or less; thence N. 00° 03' 12" E.
20 ft. more or less to the point of ending.
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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#739-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend Council
resolution No. 696-74, adopted on September 11, 1974, so as to delete
therefrom the Public Hearing authorized with respect to Petition No.
74-6-1-16 submitted by McQuade Land Company, the action taken herein being
predicated on the Council's understanding that the aforesaid petitioner,
McQuade Land Company, has indicated its desire to withdraw this petition
from further consideration.
At 9:35 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#740-74 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.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#741-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated September 19, 1974, which transmits its resolu-
tion No. 9-196-74, adopted by the Commission on September 17, 1974, with
regard to Petition No. 74-9-8-34, submitted by Brownies Neon Sign Company,
requesting approval of a sign design plan on an existing shop located on
the north side of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Gill Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, the Council does hereby determine pursuant
to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No.
74-9-8-34 is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the same
condition as that which is 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown,it was
4742-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated September 19, 1974, approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid offer
by Deluxe Coffee Service, 26038 West Seven Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan
48240, for the purchase of certain City-owned Printing Equipment as
detailed in the aforesaid communication, with attachments, in the amount of
$3,500.00, the same having been in fact the highest offer to purchase price
received with respect to this item; and the Director of Finance is hereby
directed to do all things necessary or incidental for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#743-74 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 145 for a twenty-
foot wide, 7 1/2" deep strength asphalt pavement with valley swale, or its
equivalent design, for east-west alley lying between Farmington Road on
the east and Stamford Road on the west and the north-south alley lying
south of Roycroft between Farmington and Surrey Roads in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 16 in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required
by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been
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held thereon on September 23, 1974 at 8:00 p. m. at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met
and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll
as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost
of the alley paving improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment
District No. 145; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated July 2, 1974,
with respect to the east-west alley only, in the amount of
$23,914.25, are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be
derived by construction of improvements proposed in said
district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer
and resolutions of the City Council;
2. Said Special Assessment Roll No. 145, with respect to the
east-west alley only, is hereby approved approved and confirmed
in all respects,
3. The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at a rate not to exceed six
percent (6%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assess-
ment from sixty (60) days after December 1, 1975. In such
cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars
($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced so that
each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars
($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and
payable December 1, 1975 and subsequent installments on
December 1st of succeeding years,
4. 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 said
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the
City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by
Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
mail assessment statements to the respective property owners
assessed in the manner and substance as provided by said Section
2-519. Any property owner assessed may, within sixty days (60)
from December 1, 1975 pay the whole or any part of the assess-
without interest or penalty;
5. The first installment shall be spread upon the 1975 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all
unpaid installments from sixty (60) days after December 1,
1975 and thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread upon
each annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest upon
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all unpaid installments, provided, however, that when any
annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner pro-
L vided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as pro-
vided by Section 2-520, or after the expiration of the sixty
(60) day period as provided by Section 2-523 then there shall
be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest
for all unpaid installments,
6. The City Council having determined to pay fifteen percent
(15%) of the cost of the said improvement within said district
in the sum of $3,685.75, and the same is hereby authorized to
be expended from the $9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road
General Obligation Bond Issue to cover the City's cost of
the said installation;
7. And, with respect to the proposed North-South Alley, lying
South of Roycroft between Farmington and Surrey Roads, the
Council does hereby determine to table further action on the
same pending receipt of a report from the Engineering
Division relative to the feasibility of affected property
owners individually providing said improvement in accordance
with City standards and specifications as approved by the
Engineering Division.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#744-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 30,
1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
No. 7-150-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-1-1-3, submitted by Livonia
Public Schools, for a change of zoning on property located south of Seven
Mile Road between Brookfield and Mayfield in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
10, from P.L. to R-3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on September 23, 1974, pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 643-74, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
74-1-1-3 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating thezoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
0745-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Parks and
Recreation Commission, upon giving due consideration to the advice and
counsel of the City Planning Department and the Parks and Recreation
Department, thereafter submit its report and recommendation, relative to
the need, desirability and feasibility of providing an active play area in
the northwest portion of Rotary Community Park in order to serve residents
in the immediate vicinity thereof.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#746-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated September 20, 1974, from the Superintendent of Operations, which is
approved by the Director of Public Works, bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of Conco Midwest, Inc.,
1115 North Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53402, for the 1974 Concrete Pave-
ment Joint and Crack Sealing Program Part II, in accordance with specifi-
cations as prepared by the Operations Division, attached to the aforesaid
communication, for the estimated total cost of $59,371.10, based on the
Operation Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to
Final Payment based on the actual units of work completed 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 appropriate and authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$59,371.10 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Local Road Account)
for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed; 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 incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Brown snd Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#747-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 24,
1974 from the Acting Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-
Police, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the purchase of two (2)
Micro-Wave Ovens and Freezer to be used by the Division of Police in
furnishing meals to prisoners, the Council does hereby appropriate an
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,499 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 794th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly
adjourned at 10:00 P. M., September 25, 1974.
ADDISON y Clerk.
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