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log MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 15, 1969, 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 8:19 P. M.. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result. Present--Edward H. McNamara, Peter A.
Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash and Edward G. Milligan.
Absent--Rudolf R. Kleinert (Excused).
Elected and appointed officials present* Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Carl J. Wagenschutz, City Treasurer, Robert A.
Shaw, Director of Public Works; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner, Henry
Sieferd, City Assessor, 'lilliam J. Strasser, City Engineer; Donald Nicholson,
Director of Public Safety, Robert Turner, Police Chief, Don Hull, City Planner, John
Nagy, Assistant City Planner; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director, Thomas J.
Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; William Watson, Water and Sewer Board, Carl Pursell
of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1353-69 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 671st regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held December 8, 1969, are hereby approved
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1354-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated December 15, 1969, with regard to the position of the City of
Livonia with respect to the paving of Five Mile Road from Merriman to
Eckles Roads, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that
the Legislative Branch and the Executive Branch of the City of Livonia azr
in complete accord with respect to the plans which have been prepared to
Ls provide a boulevard treatment on Five Mile Road from Berwick at its east-
ern terminus to approximately the entrance driveway of the Parkview
Memorial Cemetery at its western terminus, further that the right-of-
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way required for the proposed improvement where the same is adjacent to
the Idylwyld Golf Course be entirely obtained from the south side of Five
Mile Road, thereby leaving Idylwyld Golf Course unaffected in this regard,
and the Wayne County Road Commission is urged to do all things necessary
to expeditiously obtain the necessary right-of-way and provide the
engineering required in order to have the contracts let which would assure
that the improvement of Five Mile Road from Merriman Road to Eckles Road
be completed during the 1970 construction season.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1355-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated December 1, 1969
from Mr. C. L. Blake, Manager of the Michigan State Highway Department,
transmitting for Council approval an "Amendment to Contract" amending the
Tri-Party agreement between the Michigan State Highway Commission, the
Board of County Road Commission of Wayne County, and the City of Livonia
entered into on February 22, 1967, for the construction of I-96, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Works and the
City Attorney for their report and recommendation with respect to the
portion of the same relating to street lighting.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated December 15, 1969 from Walter A. Goodman, Resident
Manager of Wonderland Center, relative to traffic problems at the Shopping Center,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated December 4,
1969, transmitting the information that the City of Livonia has been awarded an
Annual Contributions Contract for 81 units of Senior Citizen Housing for the sum of
$1,258,501.00, from HUD, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1356-69 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 38, Act 65
of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963, as amended, the Council does
hereby appoint Nick A. Iatrow of 14753 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan as
the Democratic member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia
for a term expiring December 31, 1973.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1357-69 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 38, Act 65
of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963, as amended,the Council does hereby
appoint Charles W. Chandler of 14010 Cardwell, Livonia, Michigan as the
Republican member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a
term expiring December 31, 1973.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1358-69 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article
XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine on its own motion to
request that the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing for
the purpose of considering the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance which would purport to control development in the vicinity of
the intersection of Newburgh and Six Mile Roads in the City of Livonia,
and thereafter submit its report and recommendation to the City Council.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PARAGRAPH (n) OF
SECTION 9-116 (PLAT ORDINANCE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, (REQUIREMENTS FOR
UNDERGROUND WIRING) INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL-
MAN VENTURA ON DECEMBER 8, 1969.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1359-69 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Plat Ordinance,
as submitted by the Department of Law under date of November 24, 1969,
with respect to the requirements for underground wiring in Industrial
Subdivisions, is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee for further
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash and Milligan.
NAYS: McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Raymond gave second reading to the following Ordinance.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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. 69-4-1-12 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM P.S. to C-2, INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN
RAYMOND ON DECEMBER 8, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1360-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
November 13, 1969 from the Bai Lynn Park Civic Association, with regard
to the lack of traffic control devices on Lyndon Avenue between Merriman
and Henry Ruff Roads, the Council does hereby refer the same to the
Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1361-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated December 12, 1969 to which is attached a copy of a letter dated
November 24, 1969, from Russell E. Harrison, Board of Wayne County Road
Commissioners, and having considered the necessity for the installation
of a traffic signal control device to be located at Newburgh and Six Mile
Roads in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the
installation of the same, and for this purpose the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,030.00 from the $9.8
million Street and Road General Bond Issue; and further, the City does
hereby agree to pay the monthly electrical energy charges for such installa-
tion to the Detroit Edison Company upon completion of the installation,
it being understood that the County will assume the full cost of maintain-
ing the signal; and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby
requested to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid
location in an expeditious manner, and the City Clerk and the City
Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary to the full
performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is also requested to
send a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road
Commissioners to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1362-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated December 12, 1969 to which is attached a copy of a letter dated
November 24, 1969 from Russell E. Harrison, Board of Wayne County Road
Commissioners, and having considered the necessity for the installation
of a traffic signal control device to be located at Newburgh and Seven
Mile Roads in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the
installation of the same; and for this purpose the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,030.00 from the
$9.8 million Street and Road General Bond Issue, and further, the City
does hereby agree to pay the monthly electrical energy charges for such
installation to the Detroit Edison Company upon completion of the installa-
tion, it being understood that the County will assume the full cost of
maintaining the signal, and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners
is hereby requested to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the
aforesaid location in an expeditious manner, and the City Clerk and the
City Treasurer are herein authorized to do all things necessary to the
full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is also requested
to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County
Road Commissioners to the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1363-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated November 14, 1969, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does herein
authorize and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit
Edison Company, on forms provided by such Company, for the installation of
street lights of suitable lumen strength to be installed in connection
with the lighting of service roads and bridge crossings over the I-96
expressway, at the following locations in the City of Livonia, Michigan•
Middlebelt Road Bridge
Middlebelt Road left turn bridges
Seven Mile Road Bridge & Six Mile Road Bridge
Merriman Road left turn bridges
Merriman Road bridge
Stark Road bridge
Newburgh Road bridge
Race Track entrance bridge
Inkster Road bridge - west side
Inkster Road left turn bridge
Westbound service road - W. of Newburgh,
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it being the determination of the Council that such locations require
lighting in order to protect the public safety of residents of the
community.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS' None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1364-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the City
Engineer to submit his report and recommendation with regard to providing
street lighting for the service drives to be constructed adjacent to and
in connection with the I-96 expressway.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1365-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated November 24, 1969, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to pro-
viding a right turn red arrow addition to the traffic signal at Plymouth
(M-14) and Levan Roads, the Council does hereby agree to and approve of
the City of Livonia participating in the actual cost of installation and
in the future maintenance of the aforesaid traffic signal control right
turn red arrow addition to the extent of 50%, the total estimated cost
of such installation being in the amount of $230.00, and the City's
estimated cost of participation shall be in the amount of $115.00; and
further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum not to
exceed $115.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to the Civic
Improvement Account of the Budget for the purpose of installation of said
traffic control device, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the proposed cost
agreement for the traffic control in this regard, and further, the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward two certified copies of this resolu-
tion, together with the signed cost agreement, to the Michigan State
Highway Department, 18101 Nine Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, to the
attention of Mr. W. B. Washington.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1366-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Traffic
Commission to submit its report and recommendation with regard to the
operation of the traffic control signal device located on the west side of
Middlebelt Road between Plymouth Road and the C & 0 Railroad crossing
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which light is located at the gate of the Ford Motor Car Company-Parts
Depot Plant.
The President of the Council indicated, their being no objection, the
item on the agenda with respect to the request from Nottingham Woods Civic Associa-
tion for a street light to be installed at Cambridge and Hubbard Roads, was referred
to the next Study Session to be held January 5, 1970.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1367-69 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 Wednesday, January 28,
1970, at 7 00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition No. 69-9-1-28 submitted by Charest and Clancy,
attorneys for Harold L. and Jean Thomas, for a change of
zoning of property located west of Middlebelt Road, south
of Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, from
RUFA to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution #10-141-69 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 69-9-1-28 be denied;
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen days
prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a state-
ment 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 days prior to said public hearing cause to have
notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and
to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 9:18 P. M.
Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.10 OF
ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING PARA-
GRAPH (19) THERETO, RE: PETITION NO.
69-2-6-6.
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LThe 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 Nash returned at 9:19 P. M.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.02 OF
ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." RE: PETITION
60-6-6-15 .
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1368-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
19, 1969 from J. M. Grdina, Real Estate/Site Developer, Boron Oil Company,
which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determina-
tion made on November 18, 1969 by the City Planning Commission in its
resolution #11-166-69 with regard to Petition 69-10-2-26 submitted by
Boron Oil Company, requesting permission to construct a modern full
facility gasoline service station as a waiver use on property zoned C-2
and located on the northwest corner of Five Mile Road and Middlebelt Road
in Section 14, the Council does hereby designate Monday, January 19, 1970,
at 7:00 P. M. as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with
regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing as well as
by the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such
hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 9.25 P. M.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#1369-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
6, 1969 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
#10-143-69 adopted by the Commission on October 14, 1969, with regard to
Petition 69-9-2-19, submitted by Denne Land Company for Livonia Elks
Lodge, requesting permission to use grounds located on the east side of
Denne between Plymouth Road and Dalhay in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
35, for a picnic grove, as a waiver use on property zoned RUF, the Council
does her0y concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commis-
sion and Petition 69-9-2-19 is hereby approved and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Milligan and McNamAra.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 9:26 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1370-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the
Budget Director, dated November 13, 1969, and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bids of International Salt
Company, 626Buhl Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, and Morton Salt
Company, 10335 Flora, Detroit, Michigan 48217, for supplying the Operations
Division of the City with Rock Salt for the period from December 1, 1969
through November 30, 1970, at a cost of $11.20 per ton delivered, the same
having been in fact the low bids received with respect to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1371-69 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to
contact the Anti-Trust Division of the Justice Department of the United
States Government and advise them that the City of Livonia has again
received identical bids from suppliers on rock salt, and request that they
give this matter appropriate consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated November 24, 1969, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Mon-Ton Concrete, Inc. ,
16886 Forrer Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48235, for installing sidewalks
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along both sides of Farmington Road from Schoolcraft Road to Eight Mile
Road in the City of Livonia, for the estimated cost of $77,737.00, based
upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and
subject to Final Payment based upon 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 work, further, that with respect to the sidewalks to be construct-
ed on both sides of Farmington Road between Schoolcraft and Five Mile
Roads, the Contract shall provide that such work shall be constructed only
if and when the City Council has confirmed a proposed special assessment
roll for this portion of the contract; and the Council does hereby author-
ize an advance in an amount not to exceed $77,737.00 from the $9,800,000.00
Street Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue for this project, the
same to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the successful issuance of such
special assessment bonds as may be sold 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1372-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated November 24, 1969,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, with respect to the awarding_of a contract for the installation
of sidewalks along both sides of Farmington Road from Schoolcraft Road to
Eight Mile Road in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby table this
matter pending the report from the Engineering Department, previously
requested in Council Resolution #396-69, regarding the special assessment
levied on the property of Mr. William C. Holloway, 16128 Burton Court,
Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1373-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated November 24, 1969,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount
of $1,904.63 to the L. W. Peters Concrete Service, 25275 Brookview Avenue,
Farmington, Michigan, which sum includes the full and complete balance due
on a contract dated November 4, 1968 in connection with the 1968
Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program, it appearing from the aforementioned
report that all work under the said contract has been completed in accord-
ance with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary
Contractor's Affidavit, Waiver of Lien and Guaranty have been filed, and
the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized 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, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
##1374-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated November 24, 1969,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to the 1968 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program and
certain sidewalk charges which have not heretofore been paid in full, the
Council does hereby determine that at a meeting to be held on February 23,
1970 the Council shall consider the adoption of a resolution placing a
Special Assessment upon such property unless such charges have been paid
prior to the date of said meeting, further, the City Treasurer, City Clerk
and City Engineer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution, in accordance with
the provisions which are set forth in the Special Assessment Procedure
Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
L. NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1375-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Rocco
Ferrera Company, dated November 13, 1969, wherein a claim is submitted
in connection with the Farmington Road Storm Sewer Project, Contract 2,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Works for
disposition.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
At 9:50 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.
The communication from James E. McCarthy, Attorney, dated November 6, 1969
with respect to Petition 69-6-3-6, submitted by Lionel E. and Leonella E. LeMay, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1376-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October
21, 1969 received from Seymour Weissman, President of Dale Investment
Co. , Inc., 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 Lot 26, Livonia Industrial
Park Subdivision No. 1, (Tax Item 27b26) would not be contrary to the
spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing same into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which
shall read as follows :
Parcel 1 - Lot 27 and the No. 50' of Lot 26, Livonia
Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1, of part
of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 91, Pages
20 and 21 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
Parcel 2 - The S. 100' of Lot 26, Livonia Industrial
Park Subdivision No. 1, of part of the S. W.
1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
recorded in Liber 91, Pages 20 and 21 of
Plats, Wayne County Records.
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 : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
WHEREAS, property described as :
The W. 1/2 of Lot 8, Dutch Mill Gardens, a
subdivision of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 24,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, according to the plat thereof as re-
corded in Liber 68 of Plats, Page 70, Wayne
County Records. (Taxation Parcel 24c8b)
(Park Site Designation Z-92)
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia in
acquiring the above described real property for park purposes; and
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WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $5,250.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property
at a price of $5,250.00,
2. the City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $248.75 for the payment of the 1968 city, county,
school taxes through November 1969 applicable to this
property, and does further authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $60.00 to cover the cost of the title insurance
policy on this property;
3. the City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational
General Obligation Bond Issue with the provisions that any
federal assistance obtained from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development shall be reimbursed to the Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue; and
4. the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1377-69 RESOLVED, that the communication from the Department of Law
dated November 6, 1969, requesting authority to purchase Park Site property
in Section 24 from Mae Durgin (City Park Designation Z-92) (Parcel 24c8b),
is hereby referred to the next study session to be held January 5, 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : McCann and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1370-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated November 24, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to the cost of complete appraisals required for
condemnation proceedings in connection with the proposed improvement of
Newburgh Road from Plymouth Road to Schoolcraft Road, and from Five Mile
Road to Eight Mile Road, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $800.00 from the proceeds of the $9,800,000.00
General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose, and the
City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1379-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated November 24, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the additional expenditure of
$450.00 (for a total consideration of $7,450.00) for the purpose of
acquiring the following described right-of-way from the owners thereof in
connection with the improvement of Newburgh Road:
That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E., described as beginning at the point on
the W. section line distant S. 0° 00' 50" E.,
60 feet from the N. W. corner of Section 5 and
proceeding thence S. 0° 00' 50" E. along said
W. line 226.94 feet; thence S. 58° 52' 20" E.,
129.49 feet, thence N. 5° 25' 20" E., 295.79
feet to the S. line of Eight Mile Road; thence S.
89° 45' 30" W. along said line 120.59 feet to the
point of beginning subject to the rights of the
public in existing Newburgh Road right-of-way.
and the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the said $450.00
from the $9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue
for this purpose; and the City Clerk and the 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: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1380-69 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby requested to furnish
the Council with a complete and detailed report showing the balance of
unexpended and unencumbered moneys remaining in the 9.8 Million Dollar
General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1381-69 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated November 24, 1969 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 construction of a 37 foot wide pavement on Purlingbrook
from Seven Mile to Eight Mile Roads, in the 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 recom-
mendation 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 November 26,
1969, 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 Wednesday, January 28, 1970 at 7:00 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1382-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from The Gene
Harris Insurance Agency, dated November 25, 1969, with regard to the
insurance coverage for the fleet and comprehensive general liability
policy for the City, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
renewal of the subject insurance policies for a one year period with
increased coverage in the manner recommended; further, the Council does
hereby request that the City Clerk, City Treasurer and Budget Director do
all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1383-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Judges
of the 16th Judicial District Court, dated November 7, 1969, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of funds from the Constabulary
Accounts 114-6, 114-28 and 114-59 to the Capital Outlay Account 113-70
of the District Court for the purpose of purchasing a Duplicating Machine.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1384-69 RESOLVED, that after considering a letter from the City Clerk
dated December 9, 1969 the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid
of A. B. Dick Corporation for furnishing a Model 550 Mimeograph with stand,
and further the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transfer available
funds in the 1969 Fiscal Budget allocated to the following accounts .
#152-15 $263.60; #152-17 $500.00; #152-20 $42.50 to Capital Account
#129-70 to cover the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1385-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
& Recreation Commission, dated November 21, 1969, approved for submission
L by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #779-69 regarding thi
development of Newburgh Lake, the Council does hereby concur in the action
of the Parks & Recreation Commission and takes this means to indicate its
endorsement in principle of the development of Newburgh Lake by the Wayne
County Road Commission and the Wayne County Board of Supervisors, further,
the Natural Resources Commission is requested to approve the funding of
this project from the State Recreation Bonding Issue.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1386-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. E. C.
Schubiner of the Occidental Investment Company, dated November 20, 1969,
with respect to the action previously taken by the Council in Council
Resolution #1137-69 concerning the Merriman Park Apartments, the Council
does hereby authorize the release to the proprietor of the Sidewalk Bond
in the amount of $7450.00 previously deposited with the City in connection
with the said project, it appearing that based upon the report of the City
Engineer that all sidewalks have been installed in a satisfactory manner;
further, the Improvement Bond in the amount of $1000.00 cash, as required
by Council Resolution #1137-69 shall remain the same; and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby authorized 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, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Merri-Five Property Owners Association, Inc.,
dated November 15, 1969, requesting that "No Parking" signs be placed along Five
Mile Road from Spanich Court to Merriman Road, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1387-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Merri-
Five Property Owners Association, Inc., dated November 15, 1969, wherein
a request is made for the opening of Henry Ruff Road from Rayburn south
to Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the School
Board and City Council Joint Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1388-69 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia, by a three-
fifths (3/5) vote of the members of said Council, and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 21 of Act 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909,
as amended, does hereby propose that the Livonia City Charter be amended
by changing Section 16, subsection (d), of Chapter V, which changed
section shall read as follows :
Chapter V, Section 16, subsection (d)
(d) The Unclassified and Classified Service. The Civil Service
of the City shall be divided into unclassified and classi-
fied service. The unclassified service shall specifically
include officers elected by popular vote, persons
appointed to fill vacancies in such elective offices,
directors and heads of all City departments, and all mem-
bers of boards and commissions required by Law or this
Charter to be appointed; except that the unclassified
service shall not include the Chief of Police and the
Chief of the Fire Department. The classified service
shall comprise all other positions in the City not
specifically included by this Charter in the unclassified
service, including, but not limited to, all positions now
or hereafter established in all of the departments,
divisions, administrative offices of the City, and also
including the court of the City. Any board, commission
or department constituted by Law a body corporate shall be
included in the classified service unless specifically
excluded by the provisions of this Charter. Provided,
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however, that a position of Executive Assistant to the
Mayor may be included in the unclassified service, said
position to be appointed by the Mayor; further, that a
position of Legislative Aide to the Council may be includ-
ed in the unclassified service, said position to be
appointed by the City Council.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the provisions of the existing section of
the Charter of the City of Livonia which is altered, abrogated or affected
by this proposal, if adopted, now reads as follows:
Chapter V, Section 16, subsection (d)
(d) The Unclassified and Classified Service. The Civil Service
of the City shall be divided into unclassified and
classified service. The unclassified service shall
specifically include officers elected by popular vote,
persons appointed to fill vacancies in such elective
offices, directors and heads of all City departments and
all members of boards and commissions required by Law or
this Charter to be appointed; except that the unclassified
service shall not include the Chief of Police and the
Chief of the Fire Department. The classified service
shall comprise all other positions in the City not
specifically included by this Charter in the unclassified
service, including, but not limited to, all positions now
or hereafter established in all of the departments,
divisions, administrative offices of the City, and also
including the court of the City. Any board, commission
or department constituted by Law a body corporate shall
be included in the classified service unless specifically
excluded by the provisions of this Charter.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the purpose of the proposed amendment
shall be designated on the ballot as follows .
City Charter amendment which would include the position of
Executive Assistant to the Mayor in the Unclassified Service,
said position to be appointed by the Mayor, and which would
include the position of Legislative Aide to the Council in the
Unclassified Service, said position to be appointed by the City
Council.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a
copy of the proposed amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan
for his approval and transmit a copy of the foregoing statement of purpose
of such proposed amendment to the Attorney General of the State of
Michigan for his approval as provided by law.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed Charter amendment shall be and
the same is ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City
at the regular City Election to be held on April 6, 1970, and the City Clerk
is hereby directed to give notice of election and notice of registration
therefor in the manner prescribed by law and to do all things and to pro-
vide all supplies necessary to submit such proposed Charter amendment to
the vote of the electors as required by law.
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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be submitted
to the electors in the following form to wit.
Are you in favor of amending the City Charter so as to
include the position of Executive Assistant to the Mayor
in the Unclassified Service, said position to be appointed
by the Mayor; and so as to also include the position of
Legislative Aide to the Council in the Unclassified
Service, said position to be appointed by the City
Council?
YES / /
NO /
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be published
in full, together with the existing Charter provisions altered, abrogated
or affected thereby, at least once in the official newspaper of the City
of Livonia at least ten days prior to said Regular City Election to be
held on April 6, 1970.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered
and directed to post within the machine booths and in the polling places
in which said election is conducted, a verbatim statement of said proposed
amendment and to post and publish such other notices or copies of the
proposed amendment pertaining to the submission of said amendment in said
election as may be required by law and to do and perform all necessary
acts in connection with such election as may be required by law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Planning Commission, dated August 27, 1969,
with respect to the acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed in connection with Petition
69-7-1-22, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated October 14,
1969, relative to the reduction of pavement width in Spring Valley Subdivision #3,
(CR-1052-69), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1389-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Ruth
M. Heuer, received by the City Clerk on November 12, 1969, wherein it is
proposed that an emergency number "911" be implemented by the Michigan Bell
Telephone Company, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Director of Public Safety for his report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1390-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
& Sewer Board, dated October 31, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits its resolution #WS 1270 9/69 relative to the
Tri-Party Agreement between Wayne County, Oakland County, City of Livonia,
Interim Use Contract 10 C. F. per Sec. Sanitary Sewerage Disposal, Wayne
County Interceptor, the Council does hereby authorize and concur with the
changes proposed by the Water & Sewer Board and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to such Contract (as
revised) for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all
other 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: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS. None.
The President of the Council indicated, their being no objection, that
the item on the agenda relative to the copy of a resolution forwarded by the City of
River Rouge inviting the City to participate in a Lawsuit opposing the creation of
a "tenant affairs committee" so called, involving the River Rouge Housing project,
be referred to the next Study Session to be held January 5, 1970.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1391-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Coolidge School P.T.A., dated November 6, 1969, wherein a request is
made for the installation of a traffic control signal device at the inter-
section of Purlingbrook and Seven Mile Road in the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Safety and
the Traffic Commission for their report and recommendation.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1392-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Rodney C.
Kropf, attorney and agent for Mr. Chester Koppy, dated October 21, 1969,
and before determining to install paving, sanitary sewers, storm water
sewers and water lines as required for the proposed Livonia Mall Estates
Subdivision, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment,
the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare
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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 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, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1393-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in council resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1394-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, and the preliminary plat of the
proposed Mar-Git Subdivision #2, situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
24, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, having received the tentative
approval of the City Planning Commission on December 3, 1968, by its
resolution #12-155-68, and approved by the City Council on September 3,
1969 by its resolution 0945-69, and a report dated November 24, 1969 from
the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved
for submission by the Mayor, indicating that substantial compliance has
been made with the conditions upon which the preliminary plat was approved
by the Council, and the City Planning Commission having approved the final
plat on October 14, 1969 in its resolution #10-148-69, the Council does
hereby determine to grant its approval to the Final Plat of Mar-Git
Subdivision #2, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by Gordon-Begin Company,
31530 Dolly Madison Drive, Madison Heights, Michigan, as proprietors, the
proprietors thereof being required to do all things necessary to obtain
full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as
amended, the Plat Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, and the
resolutions of the City Council of the City of Livonia, Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 10:57 P. M.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1395-69 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare a Charter Amendment which would purport to amend Chapter VIII
of the City Charter so as to provide an additional one mill tax levy for
public safety purposes (police, fire, Mile Road street lighting).
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the question of a proposed one mill tax increase
levy for public safety purposes (police, fire, Mile Road street lighting)
is hereby referred to the Committee of the Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura and Milligan.
NAYS: Raymond, McNamara, Nash and McCann.
The Vice-President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McNamara, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Milligan.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
*The President resumed the Chair at 11 05 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1396-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the request from Salim S.
Khashan, 19940 Deering, Livonia, Michigan, 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 O1d309 to 0ld312 inclusive would not be contrary to
the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing of same into four parcels for tax record purposes
only, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
A. Lot 309 The Argonne Subdivision of part of the N. E.
1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan,
B. Lot 310 The Argonne Subdivision of part of the N. E.
1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan,
C. Lot 311 The Argonne Subdivision of part of the N. E.
1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan,
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D. Lot 312 The Argonne Subdivision of part of the N. E.
1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan;
as shown on the map submitted by Mr. Khashan, 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: Ventura, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1397-69 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 Wednesday, January 28,
1970, at 7:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition No. 69-11-1-40 submitted by L. R. Schrader,
for a change of zoning of property located on the
Northeast corner of Melvin Avenue and Clarita, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, from R-1-A to P.S., the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution
#12-178-69 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 69-11-1-40 be approved;
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen days
prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a
statement indicating the location of the proposed change of zoning, as
set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia, as well
as to not less than fifteen days prior to said public hearing cause to
have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected; and further, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#1398-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director, dated December 15, 1969, which transmits a communication from
the Deputy Executive Director of the Southeast Michigan Council of
Governments, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum
of $2,520.00 from Account #279-958 to cover the cost of the City's annual
contribution to participate as a member of SEMCOG for the current fiscal
year, further, the Council does hereby designate Harvey W. Moelke, Mayor,
as the City's delegate to SEMCOG and Edward H. McNamara, Council President,
as the City's alternate delegate.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash and McNamara.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1399-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Mayor, dated
December 15, 1969, to which is attached a copy of a letter dated December
2, 1969, from Russell E. Harrison, Board of Wayne County Road Commission-
ers, and having considered the necessity of installation of a traffic
signal at the intersection of Middlebelt Road and the Industrial Road in
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the installation
of the same; and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,390.00 from the $9.8 million Street
and Road General Bond Issue, such sum representing 50% of the total cost
of such installation, and further the City does hereby agree to pay the
monthly electrical energy charges for such installation to the Detroit
Edison Company upon completion of the installation, it being understood
that the County will assume the full cost of maintaining the signal, and
the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to cause
such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid location in an
expeditious manner; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are herein
authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this
resolution, and the City Clerk is also requested to send a certified copy
of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners to the
attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
ihsp #1400-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
October 24, 1969, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its
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resolution #10-144-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-9-2-20 as submitted by
Nu-Process Industries, Inc. requesting permission to construct a coin-
operated car wash as a waiver use on property located on Plymouth Road
between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33,
which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing in regard to this matter on December 15, 1969 pursuant to Council
Resolution #1218-69, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 69-9-2-20 is hereby approved
and granted, the Council having determined as a matter of fact that the
petitioner has complied with the requirements of the C-2 zoning classifi-
cation and the standards set forth in Section 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNsmara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 672nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 11:40 P. M., December 15, 1969.
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ADDISON W. BACON, i 10Flerk.