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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1972-05-10 12941 LMINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On May 10, 1972, 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 8:10 P. M.. Councilman Brown delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann,*Edward G. Milligan and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; Jack Dodge, Budget Director; Dan Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; G. E. Siewert, City Engineer; H. Patrick O'Neill, Director of Civil Defense; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; H. L. Bridges, Assistant City Assessor, John Nagy, City Planner; Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian; Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Robert Turner, Police Chief; John Bunk, Fire Marshall; Suzanne Taylor, Planning Commission; and James D. Wilson of the Water and Sewer Board. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and *unanimously adopted, it was #413-72 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 734th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held on April 26, 1972, are hereby approved. *Councilman Milligan arrived at 8:11 p. m., and was not present at the roll call vote of the foregoing resolution. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #414-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Mayor, dated May 9, 1972, with respect to expenditures anticipated in connection L with Michigan Government Week to be held May 20th thru May 27, 1972, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $500 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to Account 173-885 (Public Relations) for this purpose. 12942 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The communication dated May 1, 1.972 from the Department of Law, with respect to M.D.L. Docket No. 65 (State of Connecticut, Plaintiff, v. General Motors Corporation, et al.) was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Department of Law with respect to Newburgh Road Right-of-Way (Adkins), dated April 4, 1972, in respons to CR-508-72, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication dated May 1, 1972 from the Department of Law, with respect to Supreme Court Case #53974 (Nat Korash et al v. City of Livonia, et al), was received and filed for the information of the Council. Councilman McCann gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 71-6-1-34 for CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-2 TO P.S. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: ** AYES: Brown, Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Ventura and Milligan. **The President declared that the foregoing proposed Ordinance failed, due to the lack of six affirmative votes required for enactment, pursuant to Section 23.07 of Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Lio as amended. Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 OF THE 1.2943 ZONING MAP CF 1HE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 71-10-1-61 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P, C-2 AND R-1 TO P.S. AND P. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 34 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 71-9-1-60 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 AND P TO P.S. AND P___+ _ A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.02 OF ARTICLE II: SECTION 3.08 OF ARTICLE III; SECTION 4.03 OF ARTICLE IV: SECTION 5.03 OF ARTICLE V; SECTION 6.03 OF ARTICLE VI; SECTION 7.03 OF ARTICLE VII; SECTION 9.03 OF ARTICLE IX; SECTION 10.03 OF ARTICLE X; SECTION 11.03 OF ARTICLE XI, SECTION 16.11 OF ARTICLE XVI; SECTIONS 19.02, 19.06 AND 19.08 OF ARTICLE XIX; SECTION 25.05 OF ARTICLE XXV; SECTION 26.05 OF ARTICLE XXVI, AND SECTION 27.05 OF ARTICLE XXVII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition 71-10-6-8) 12944 A roll. call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #415-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication. from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April ll, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Robertson Bros. Service Co., 26577 Grand River, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the Parks and Recreation Department with approximately 9,000 gallons, more or less, Chlorine, to be used in both Botsford and Clement Circle Swimming Pools for the 1972 season for a unit price of .32¢ per gallon, 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: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #416-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 4, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Vermeer Sales & Service, 1005 Thorrez Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201, for supplying the Parks and Recreation Department with one Mobile Mounted Tree Spade, Model TS-44T for the price of $6,141.00, the same having been. the lowest and only bid received for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #417-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 3, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of W.F. Miller Company, 1593 S. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan 48011 for supplying the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment with one Thatcher (Model No. 82548) and one Seeder that attached to Thatcher (Model No. 82201) for the total price of $1,595.50, the same hav- ing been in fact the lowest bid meeting specifications for this item. L12945 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #418-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated April 11, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the M,...yor„ the Council does hereby accept the bid of Kustom Signals, Inc., 1010 W. Chestnut, Chanute, Kansas 66720, for supplying the Division of Police with one Radar Unit (Model Kustom TR6) for the price of $1,595.00, less trade- in of $300.00, for a net total price of $1,295.00, with Heavy Duty Case, and the Council does hereby accept the bid in lieu of the low bid for the reason that the same was the lowest bid meeting specifications as well as for the reasons outlined in the aforementioned report and recommendation; further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $95.00 from Budget Account No. 301-970 previously allocated for the purchase of a VASCAR unit and which sum is unexpended, in order to provide suffi- cient funds for the purchase of the aforesaid radar unit. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and. Nash. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #419-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 20, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize an .advance not to exceed S6,750.00 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue for the purpose of purchas- ing a Centrifuge Extractor at an estimated cost of $650.00, a Multi- Purpose Drill and Auger at an estimated cost of $2,100.00 and a Desk Top Computer at an estimated cost of $4,000,00, such funds to be reimbursed to the said bond issue from Testing Fees collected by the Engineering Division in connection with the City's various paving projects. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None, By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 12946 #420-72 RESOLVED, that pursuant to a letter dated April 12, 1972 from the Budget Director, approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning Water and Sewer Board members salaries, the Council does hereby approve and establish a salary of $50.00 per month for the members of the Water and Sewer Board, and $80.00 per month for the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, effective as of March 1, 1972. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #421-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assistant Superintendent of Operations dated April 12, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from the Kimberly Oaks Civic Association for the installation of water taps on thirteen (13) boulevard islands located on Lyndon Avenue from Farmington to Hubbard Roads and on Hubbard Road from Lyndon Avenue to Schoolcraft Road in accordance with the sketch attached, the total estimated cost of such installation being in the amount of $1,950.00 as well as an anticipated monthly water cost of $200.00, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the installation of the said Water Taps in accordance with Section 1 of the Policy set forth in Council Resolution No. 676-71, adopted on July 28, 1971, and for this purpose authorizes the expenditure of $1,950.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account, as well as authorizing the City Clerk to pay the monthly water bills when they are rendered. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #422-72 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication dated April 5, 1972 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed paving of Purlingbrook Avenue, from the south line of the Senior Citizens Apartment site, northerly to St. Martins, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a 129+7 general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assess- ments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 5, 1972 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monda-r, June 26, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such pro- posed improvement, which Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hal] , 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-S07 of said Code. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously L adopted, it was #423-72 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication dated April 5, 1972 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed widening and improvement of existing pavement on Purlingbrook Avenue, north of Seven Mile Road to the south line of the Senior Citizens Apartment site, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica- tions and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 5, 1972 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, The Council does hereby set Monday, June 26, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Half , 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michi- gan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. 12948 LBy Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #424-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a, communication from the City Engineer dated April 5, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to request the office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioners to expeditiously make arrangements to have the Engineering completed and thereafter take bids for the installation of Branch No. 2 of the Livonia Drain No. 16 Extension and Branches project; further, the Council does hereby request that an advance be made from such surplus funds as may be available in other Drain Construction Accounts with the understanding that these funds will be reimbursed at such time as bonds are sold and funds become available for the Livonia Drain No. 16 Extension and Branches Project. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously L• adopted, it was #425-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law dated April 4, 1972 and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 248-72, which transmits a proposed Cat Control Ordinance by adding Article 3 of Title 3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 71-3-1-16 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-2 TO C-4. (Introduced November 3, 1971) A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. :he President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly. adopted and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 12949 #426-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 6, 1972 approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the widening of Levan Road to five lanes at the intersection of Five Mile Road under the TOPICS Program, pursuant to which the Federal Govern- ment will participate to the extent of 50% of the cost of this project, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk in behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the attached Agreement with the Michigan State Highway Commission for this purpose and does further authorize an advance of $56,350.00 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue to be deposited to the Michigan Depart- ment of State Highways as the City's pro rata share of this project with the provision that the said Bond Issue shall be reimbursed by a like amount at such time as bonds from a Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue have been sold. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. lbwBy Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #427-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chairman of the Webster Community Council dated April 20, 1972, regarding certain traffic problems in the Castle Gardens Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Planning Department, the Traffic Com- mission and the firm of Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., 1771 W. Howard Street, Chicago, Illinois 60626, the City's Traffic Consultant, for their respective reports and recommendations. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #428-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the President of the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association dated April il, 1972, wherein a request is made regarding replacement of entrance markers on Plymouth Road at Berwick and Arden Avenues, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was ##429-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 24, 1972, approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the farm house, barn, garage, etc. which are located at 34830 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby request and authorize the Department of Public Works to demolish and remove the aforesaid structures by any means feasible or practicable. 12950 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #430-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 7, 1972 approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to an amendment to the Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners for the improvement of Five Mile Road from Merriman to Levan Roads previously authorized in Council resolution No. 142-71, which amendment shall include the installation of a boulevard sprinkler system as previously approved in Council resolution No. 771-71, a copy of which Amendatory Agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof, the Council does hereby determine that the Mayor and City Clerk be and the same are hereby authorized to execute the foregoing Amendatory Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia. A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #431-72 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby respectfully requests that the Mayor and the Chief City Engineer submit a full report on the status of negotiations for the acquisition of 5 Mile R-O-W from the Jahn and Kline properties west of Farmington Road and further requests that the Council be afforded the opportunity to review and make recommendations on any proposed settlement prior to consummation of that settlement; further, such report is requested to be submitted by May 17, 1972. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #432-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the President of the Buckingham Village Civic Association dated April 18, 1972, with regard to the future development of certain vacant property commonly known as the "Brooke property"which abuts the northerly boundary of Buckingham Village, the Council does hereby refer this matter on its own motion in accordance with Section 23.01(a) to the City Planning Com- mission and requests that the Commission conduct a Public Hearing on the question of whether or not to rezone such property from its present zoning classification of RUF to the classification of R-2 or R-3, and thereafter submit a report and recommendation to Council in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance. The communication dated April 24, 1972 from the Livonia Booster Club,12951 relative to the "Recreational Millage Increase" was received and flied for the information of the Council. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #433-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chair- man of the Human Relations Committee dated April 14, 1972, wherein it is suggested that an appropriate ordinance amendment be considered for the purpose of requiring that real estate firms doing business in Livonia be required to display a notice indicating the existence and general content of the Open Housing Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #434-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 28, 1972 from the Assistant Assessor, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. and Mrs. Elmer S. Wereb, 21929 Middlebelt Road, Farmington, Michigan 48024, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division or partition of Tax Item 02M9alala would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing of same into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows: Parcel A The W. 243.50 ft. of the N. 176 ft. of the South 1848 ft. of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Except the W. 60 ft. thereof. Parcel B The North 76,0 feet of the South 18.48.0 feet of the East 199.0 feet of the West 442.5 feet of the Southwest one-quarter of Sect. 2, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan except the East 30.0 feet taken for highway, as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a part hereof by this reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 12952 The communication dated Apri). 14, 1972 from the Wayne County Road Commis- sion, relative to a request for a fence at Newburgh Lake Condominium, (CR-244-72), was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 435-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated April 6, 1972, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of Mr. Richard J. Dickshott, 16446 Country Club Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of one year, which term shall expire on April 2, 1973, the Council does hereby determine to confirm the appointment of Mr. Richard J. Dickshott; and it is hereby further provided that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3, of theCity Charter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #436-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated April 6, 1972, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of Mr. Arthur H. Hogarth, 17530 Fairfield, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of two years, which term shall expire on April 2, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to confirm the appointment of Mr. Arthur H. Hogarth; and it is hereby further provided that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3, of the City Charter. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond., seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #437-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated April 6, 1972, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of Mr. Elvin D. Dougherty, 32201 Scone, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of three years, which term shall expire on April 2, 1975, the Council does hereby deter- mine to confirm the appointment of Mr. Elvin D. Dougherty; and it is hereby further provided that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3, of the City Charter. 12953 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #438-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated April 28, 1972, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of Mr. Thomas Brady, 15582 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of four years, which term shall expire on April 2, 1976, the Council does hereby determine to confirm the appointment of Mr. Thomas Brady; and it is hereby further provided that he shall take the oath of dffice as prescribed in Chapter X. Section 3, of the City Charter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Broan, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was *439-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated April 6, 1972, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of Mr. Paul Y. Kadish, 18687 Purlingbrook, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of five years, which term shall expire on April 2, 1977, the Council does hereby determine to confirm the appointment of Mr. Paul Y. Kadish; and it is hereby further provided that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3, of the City Charter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was *440-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated April 6, 1972, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of Mr. John Shimko, Jr., 16771 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of six years, which term shall expire on April 2, 1978, the Council does hereby deter- mine to confirm the appointment of Mr. John Shimko, Jr.; and it is hereby further provided that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3, of the City Charter. 12954 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #441-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated April 6, 1972, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to the appointment by the Mayor of Mr. Mike Magliocco, 36770 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of seven years, which term shall expire on April 2, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to confirm the appointment of Mr. Mike Maglicco; and it is hereby further provided that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3, of the City Charter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted #442-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 22, 1972 from the Chairman of the Memorial Day Parade, Golfview Meadows Civic Association, and a communication attached thereto dated April 23, 1972 addressed to the Livonia Police Department, requesting permission to conduct its annual Memorial Day Bike Parade, the Council does hereby grant permission to the Golfview Meadows Civic Association to hold its Memorial Day Bike Parade on Monday, May 29, 1972 between the hours of 1:30 p. m. and 2:30 p. m., which parade will take place within the interval streets of the aforesaid subdivision only and in accordance with the parade route set forth in the aforesaid communication of April 23, 1972; further, the Council does hereby grant permission to block off Grove Street at Country Club and also at Park, as requested in the communication of April 23, 1972., subject to the approval of the Police Department. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #443-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated April 7, 1972 and the report and recom- mendation of the Chief of Police dated April 21, 1972, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Nick C. Hatjioannou for transfer of ownership of 1971 Class C Licensed Business with Dance Permit, located at 28121 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, from Colbar Enterprises Corporation; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 12,55 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously idopted, it was #444-72 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution No. 307-72, adopted on March 29, 1972, 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 April 26, 1972 an assessment roll dated April 25, 1972, covering the proposed repaving of streets in Rosedale Gardens Subdivisions in Section 34, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., 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 said Council resolution No. 307-72; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, June 26, 1972 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 June 26, 1972; 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 aforesaid assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office. Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 71-10-3-8) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the ,Iffice of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. 12956 Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 72-2-3-1) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 71-10-1-67 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-4 TO R-3. rile foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #445-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 29, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 2-47-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-12-1-71 submitted by Michael Vorgitch, 38645 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a change of zoning on property located at the southeast corner of Knolson and Ann Arbor Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 24, 1972 pursuant to Council resolution No. 260-72, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 71-12-1-71 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. 12957 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None, By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #446-72 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine on its own motion, in accordance with Section 23.01(a) to request the City Planning Commission to conduct a Public Hearing on the question of whether or not to rezone to a Residential category, the rear sixty-five (65) feet of property at the Southeast comer of Knolson and Ann Arbor Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, and thereafter submit its report and recom- mendation to Council in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinances. At the direction of the Chair, the proposed amendment to Ordinance 543, with respect to Petition 71-11-1-70 of Planning Commission for rezoning certain lands L in Sections 25 through 30, was removed from the Agenda and will be considered at the . Study Session to be conducted on May 15, 1972. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #447-72 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, the City Zoning Act (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, July 10, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items: 1. Petition No. 72-2-1-10 submitted by Frederick Wilson, Penobscot Building, Detroit, Michigan, 48226, for a change of zoning of property located at the northwest corner of Westmore and Roycroft Avenues in the South- west 1/4 of Section 15, from R-1 to P, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 4-96-72 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 72-2-1-10 be approved; 2. Petition No. 72-3-1-13 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of Five Mile Road, east of Levan Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, from C-1 and R-2 to P.S., the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 4-95-72 recom- mended to the City Council that Petition No. 72-3-1-13 be approved; 12958 3. Petition No. 72-2-1-9 submitted by the City Planning Commission, initiated by Council resolution No. 59-72, for a change of zoning of property located on the northeast corner of Levan and Schoolcraft Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, from C-1 to P.S., the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 4-100-72 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 72-2-1-9 be approved; 4. Petition No. 72-3-1-1.4 submitted by Alvin C. Meyer for Glen Eden Lutheran Church, 35878 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, for a change of zoning of property located between Newburgh and Farmington Roads and between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in Section 5, from RZJF-C to AG, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 4-93-72 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 72-3-1-14 be approved; 5. Petition No. 72-1-1-4 submitted by American Oil Company, 16025 Northland Drive, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for a change of zoning of property located on the southwest corner of Inkster Road and Schoolcraft Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 25, from M-1. to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 4-107-72 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 72-1-1-4 be denied; further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing to cause to have a statement indicating the location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or rail- road 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. At the request of John F. Dooley, Attorney, the item on the agenda with xespect to Petition 72-2-1-12 was removed, and will appear on an agenda at a later time for consideration„ By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #448-72 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council for the months of June and July, 1972: Wednesday, June 7, 1972 Wednesday, June 28, 1972 Wednesday, July 12, 1972 Wednesday, July 26, 1972. 12959 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #449-72 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. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #450-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 6, 1972 from residents of Nottingham West Subdivision requesting permission to conduct a "Court Party", the Council does hereby grant permission to the residents of Nottingham West Subdivision to hold a "Court Party" on Country Club Court Drive on Sunday, May 28, 1972, between the hours of 7:00 P. M. and Midnight; and further, the Council does grant permission to block off Country Club Court Drive as requested in the aforesaid com- munication, subject to the approval of the Police Department. Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 71-6-1-38 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 TO P.S. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan) it was #451-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 28, 1971 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 7-205-71 and, thereafter, a subsequent report of the City Planning Commission dated March 7, 1972 setting forth its resolution No. 2-56-72 with regard to Petition No. 71-6-1-38 submitted by Hearthstone Home- owner's Association for a change of zoning south of Eight Mile Road at the entrance to the Hearthstone Subdivision in the North 1/2 of Section 1, from C-1 to P.S. and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 8, 1971 pursuant to Council resolution No. 870-71 and, thereafter, a second public hearing on May 8, 1972 pursuant to Council resolution No. 303-72, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Study Session of the Council to be conducted on June 12, 1972. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan,*McCann, *Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 12960 law *Councilman Bennett and Councilman McCann made the following statement: vie wish the record to show that our `aye` votes are cast on the understanding that Attorney for the property owner, Donald C. Deremo, faithfully pledges that the property owner will proceed no further with respect to this matter until such time as the Council has acted on the same; further, Mr. Deremo is requested to place in writing and transmit to Council, a letter firmly stating that the property owner will withdraw his application for a Building Permit and take no further action until such time as this matter has been completely resolved. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #452-72 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution No. 314-72 at its regular meeting held on April 12, 1972, requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed road improvement of Bennett Avenue, west of Merriman Road, in Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to perpare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assess- ments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of May 3, 1972 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, July 10, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously limi adopted, it was 12961 4453-72 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution No. 314-72 at its regular meeting held on April 12, 1972, requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed road improvement of Bobrich Avenue, west of Merriman Road, in. Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assess- ments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of May 3, 1972 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, July 10, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such improve- ment, which Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as mended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #454-72 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution No. 314-72 at its regular meeting held on April 12, 1972, requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed road improvement of Grove Avenue, west of Merriman Road, in Section 15, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recom- mendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of May 3, 1972 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, July 10, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. 12962 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #455-72 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution No. 314-72 at its regular meeting held on April 12, 1972, requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed road improvement of Vargo Avenue, west of Merriman Road, in Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of May 3, 1972 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, July 10, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Ha11 , 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia., Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #456-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from 'the Mayor dated May 10, 1972 with regard to the appraisal of 57 acres of land located in Section 6 in the area of the northeast corner of Haggerty and Seven Mile Roads (Skover property), the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $2,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the purpose of employing two expert Real Estate Appraisers to be retained by the Department of Law in order to ascertain the fair market value of the subject property; and the Department of Law is requested to enter into negotiations with 'the owners of the subject property concerning a possible voluntary negotiated purchase by the City of the same and, thereafter, submit its report and recommendation; and the City Clerk and. City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. 12963 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #457-72 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article XXIII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, William LaPine, 10034 Camden, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby reappointed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office, such term com- mencing on July 12, 1972, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #458-72 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article XXIII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Ronald L. Nisun, 29500 Minton Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby appointed a mem- ber of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office, such term commencing on July 12, 1972, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, this 735th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly adjourned at 9:40 P. M., May 10, 1972. ADDISON 1.1. BACO City Cl k.