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MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 20, 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 8:06 P. M.. Councilman Nash delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Edward H. McNamara, Robert E. McCann,
Robert E. Nash, Edward G. Milligan and *Jerry Raymond. Absent--Rudolf R. Kleinert
and Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Albert W. Easton, Assistant City Attorney;
Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; William J. Strasser, City Engineer; Don
Hull, City Planner; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, James
Miller, Personnel Director; Henry Sieferd, City Assessor; Stanley Bien, Chief
Librarian, Gary Clark, Engineering Department, Captain Turner, Police Department,
Captain Schaffer, Fire Department; Raymond Danaher, Budget Analyst; Thomas J.
Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Robert Bennett, Zoning Board of Appeals; Kenneth M.
McDonald, Water and Sewer Board; and Joel LaBo of the Planning Commission.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#886-69 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 657th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held August 6, 1969, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Raymond arrived at 8:08 P. M.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
datedAugust 19, 1969, with regard to a request from the Livonia Histori-
cal Commission relative to ther.zing of barns located at Quaker Acres,
L 34004 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
authorize the Historical Commission to raze the said barns and to furnish
to the Livonia Historical Society the lumber that results from the
same.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#887-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated August 19, 1969, with regard to a request from the Livonia Histori-
cal Commission relative to the razing of barns located at Quaker Acres,
34004 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Capital Improvement Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication from the Mayor, dated August 20, 1969, relative to the
renegotiations with the State Highway Department on the I-96 - I-275 contracts, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#888-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 6, 1969
from the City Clerk, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the
purchase of nine (9) Shoup Voting Machines at a price of $2,005.00 each
from the Shoup Voting Machine Corporation, Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, said
purchase to be financed from the proceeds of Certificates of Indebtedness
evidencing the total price in the sum of $18,045.00, plus prepaid freight
of $188.19 for a total sum of $18,233.19; and further, the Council has
determined to dispense with obtaining competitive bids therefor in this
instance for the following reasons :
1. That all voting machine equipment presently owned and
employed by the City are Shoup Voting Machines
2. In the interest of uniformity throughout all voting precincts
within the City of Livonia it is both practical and desirable
to standardize this particular equipment to avoid confusion
in the training of election inspectors and in the operation
of the machines by the voters.
3. The said equipment is a Fair Trade item with the purchase
price constant and available only from a single source and
bidding with respect to same would serve no useful purpose.
and further, the Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, and in particular, the City Clerk is also authorized to contact
the firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock, and Stone, Detroit, Michigan, the
City's bond counsel, to assist in the preparation, issuance, and delivery
of said Certificates of Indebtedness.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from Lemberg & Gage, Attorneys and Counselors, dated
August 12, 1969, with respect to the agreement between the City of Livonia and
Livonia Police Officers Association, was received and filed for the information of
the Council.
The communication from the City Clerk, dated August 13, 1969, transmitting
General Fund Financial Statement for the period ending July 31, 1969, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the City Engineer, dated August 14, 1969, with
respect to the status of proposed major road improvements, was received and filed
for the information of the Council.
Councilman Milligan took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 428
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE THE SEVERAL PARCELS
OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
USED FOR PARK, PLAYGROUND AND RECREATIONAL
PURPOSES BY ESTABLISHING NAMES THEREFOR,"
BY AMENDING THERETO SECTION 1(0).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
The communication from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments,
dated July 2, 1969, transmitting copies of their Bylaws and other pertinent material,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#889-69 WHEREAS, property described as:
The N. 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of the S.E. 1/4 of
Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, except the E. 25 feet thereof; also except that part of
the S.E. 1/4 of Section 11, described as beginning at a point
distant W. along the S. line of said section 1981.80 feet and N.
0° 17' W. 1977.50 feet and E. 458.25 feet from the S.E. corner
of Section 11 and proceeding thence E. 201.75 feet; thence S.
0° 06' 43" E. 190.0 feet; thence W. 200.44 feet; thence N. 0°
17' W. 190.0 feet to the point of beginning.
AND
the S. 1/2 of the S. E. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of the S. E. 1/4,
Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, except the E. 25 feet thereof; also except the N. 100
feet of the S. 200 feet of the W. 192.80 feet of the E. 217.80
feet thereof.
AND
That part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 11 described as beginning
at a point distant S. 89° W. along the E. and W. 1/4 Section
line, 1977.56 feet and S. 1° 00' 32" E., 401 feet from the E.
1/4 corner of Section 11 and proceeding thence S. 10 00' 32" E. ,
254.50 feet; thence N. 89° 23' E., 165.49 feet; thence N. 1°
001 32" W., 267.01 feet; thence along the center line of
Tarabusi Drain S. 87° 29' 48" w., 45.11 feet and S. 62° 09' 48"
W., 32.45 feet and S. 81° 09' 48" w., 49.90 feet and N. 76° 00'
12" W., 43.48 feet to the point of beginning. (9.30 acres)
Taxation Parcels 11MM1b1, 11MM2al, and 11II2a2
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
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $33,000.00,
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 $33,000.00; and
2. the City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $274.80 for the proration of the 1968 City, County and
School taxes applicable to this property, prorated as of
June 23, 1969, and does further authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $180.00 to cover the cost of the title insurance
policy on the subject property, and
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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 performance
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: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
WHEREAS, property described as That part of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point distant N. 89° 52' 50" W. along the
E. and W. 1/4 section line 579.40 feet, thence N. 0° 05' 50" W. 556.69
feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 11; and proceeding thence
N. 0° 05' 50" W. 285.0 feet; thence S. 89° 59' 55" W. along the S. line
of Pickford Avenue 125 feet; thence S. 0° 05' 50" E. 285.0 feet; thence
N. 89° 59' 55" E. 125 feet to the point of beginning. (0.82 acres), is
included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia in
acquiring the above described real property for park purposes, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $16,000.00,
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 $16,000.00, in accordance with the terms of the Right to
Purchase agreement;
2. the City Council does hereby authorize the sum of $117.30 for
the proration of the 1968 City, County, and School taxes at
the time of closing, prorated from the date of the agreement,
and does further authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$110.00 to cover cost of title work on the subject 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 provision 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
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4. the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#890-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 2, 1969 with respect to the proposed purchase
of Park Site K-50 in Section 11 (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 11H11a2), the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for its
consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Nash and Milligan.
NAYS: McCann and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#891-69 WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., described as the South
1122 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the
N. E. 1/4 of Section 8, except the north 658 feet of the East
140 feet thereof.
(South 1122 feet of Parcel 8B2b - 8.5 acres)
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
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $40,000.00,
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 $40,000.00; and
2. the City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $498.11 for the proration of the 1968 City, County and
School taxes applicable to this property, prorated as of
July 2, 1969; and
3. the City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the afore-
said 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
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4. the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#892-69 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 78, for the
installation of paving and drainage on Stark Road from Plymouth Road to
Schoolcraft in Section 28 of the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Ordinance No. 401,
as amended, of the City of Livonia, a public hearing thereafter having
been held thereon on July 16, 1969 at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and the Council having duly met and reviewed the
special assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by
the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street
improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 78, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated May 21, 1969 and as
subsequently revised on August 1, 1969, and further revised on August 20,
1969, in the amount of $530,000.00 are fair and equitable and based upon
benefits to be derived by construction of improvements proposed in said
district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolu-
tions of the City Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 78 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said Roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of six per cent (6%) per
annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment commencing from 60 days
after December 1, 1969. In such cases where the installments will be
less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), the number of installments shall be reduc-
ed so that each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars
($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1, 1970 and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeed-
ing years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No.
401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on
the assessment roll, and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is
required by Section 6.03 and mail assessment statements to the respective
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property owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided by said
Section 6.03. Any property owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days
from December 1, 1969, pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1970 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 6.05 of Ordinance No. 401, as
amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments from 60 days
after December 1, 1969, and thereafter one (1) installment shall be
spread upon each annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest
upon all unpaid installments; provided, however, that when any annual
installment shall have been prepaid in the manner provided by said
Ordinance No. 401, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 6.04, or after the expiration of the sixty (60)
day period as provided by Section 6.07, then there shall be spread upon
the tax roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid installments;
(6) The City Council having determined to pay the City's cost for
the installation of said paving and drainage within the said district,
the sum of $379,551.75 is hereby authorized to be expended from the
$9,800,000.00 Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue to cover the
City's cost of said installation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash and McNamara.
NAYS: *Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Milligan made the following statement: My 'no' vote is
indicated that this procedure is at best improper and illegal in that those who
benefit by the law are not necessarily those that are assessed.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#893-69 RESOLVED, that a public hearing having been held on July 9, 1969
with respect to the proposed assessment roll in connection with a special
assessment district to be established for the purpose of installing
ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in Livonia Meadows
Subdivision and Thomas F. O'Connor's Parview Acres Subdivision in the
S. E. 1/4 of Section 12, the Council does hereby determine that an Advisory
Election is necessary within the proposed district in order for the
Council to make a proper decision and before proceeding with further
Special Assessment hearings in connection with this matter; therefore,
the Council does hereby authorize the holding of an Advisory Election by
the property owners of the proposed Livonia Meadows Subdivision and
Thomas F. O'Connor's Parkview Acres Subdivision Street Lighting Assessment
District and George Irwin, Jr. , 17539 Pershing and Carole S. Stevens,
17303 Dolores, are hereby appointed to serve as co-chairmen to the
Advisory Election Committee and are requested to proceed with such
Advisory Election in accordance with the Rules of Procedure adopted by the
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Council on October 17, 1960, for the conducting of Advisory Elections;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit to the aforementioned
parties sufficient copies of the said rules of procedure, and the
Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works is hereby requested
to provide the election committee with all data and material reasonably
necessary to inform the property owners within such district of the
contemplated improvement and its cost.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash and McNamara.
NAYS: Raymond and Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#894-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 29, 1969 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its resolution #5-67-69 in regard to Petition 68-4-1-15 submitted by
Donald C. Deremo, attorney for Dr. Otonas Vaitas, for a change of zoning
on property located on the north side of Orangelawn, west of Farmington
Road in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF to PS, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 16,
1969, pursuant to Council Resolution #667-69, and having considered
certain petitions submitted by homeowners on Orangelawn with respect to
this matter, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 68-4-1-15 is hereby denied,
for the following reasons:
1. that the objection of the abutting property owners and
neighbors as indicated at the Public Hearing are well
founded and have a basis in fact.
2. possible detrimental effect on the traffic pattern in area.
3. that the extension of P. S. zoning in this residential area
would have a detrimental effect on the residential property
in this area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#895-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 29, 1969 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its resolution #5-68-69 in regard to Petition 69-2-1-3 submitted by David
Perry, attorney for Douglas E. and Rosaline D. Winfield, for a change of
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zoning on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Farmington and Hubbard Roads in Section 27 from C-2 to M-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
July 16, 1969 pursuant to Council Resolution #667-69, the Council does
hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 69-2-1-3 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law, and upon receipt of such map theDepartment
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
896-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 27, 1969 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its
resolution #5-70-69 in regard to Petition 69-2-1-4 submitted by Melvin
Sachs, for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of
Ann Arbor Trail east of Hix Road in Section 31, from R-1 to R-7, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
July 9, 1969, pursuant to Council Resolution #629-69, the Council does
hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 69-2-1-4 is hereby approved and granted based upon the
representation made in a letter dated August 12, 1969 submitted by the
Petitioner; 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 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#897-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 9, 1969 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its
resolution #4-49-69 in regard to Petition 69-2-6-7 submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.47 of Ordinance
#543, the Zoning Ordinance, to clarify the Planning Commission control of
the area and proposed buildings in the Civic Center vicinity, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
July 9, 1969 pursuant to Council Resolution #586-69, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the next Study Session of the Council to be held on
September 3, 1969.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#898-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 8, 1969 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its resolution #4-47-69 in regard to Petition 69-2-6-4 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 22.02 of
Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance, to clarify the difference between
a zoning compliance permit and a building permit, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 9, 1969
pursuant to Council Resolution #586-69, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the next Study Session of the Council to be held on September 3,
1969; further, the Council requests that the Building Inspector and the
Planning Commission be present at such meeting.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#899-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 9, 1969 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its resolution #4-48-69 in regard to Petition 69-2-6-5 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 22.09 of
Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance, to simplify the procedure for
obtaining a temporary certificate of occupancy, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 9, 1969
pursuant to Council Resolution #586-69, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the next Study Session of the Council to be held on September 3,
1969; further, the Council requests that the Building Inspector and the
Planning Commission be present at such meeting.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#900-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 27, 1969, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution #599-69 with regard to the zoning category considered to be
most applicable to lands located adjacent to Bainbridge Avenue between
Five Mile Road and Lyndon Avenue, the Council does hereby refer this matter
back to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a public
hearing on its motion, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article
XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, to rezone
the subject property from RUF to R-3, and thereafter submit a report and
recommendation to the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#901-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Industri-
al Development Commission, dated June 30, 1969, approved by the Mayor,
which transmits its resolution #182-6069, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of $338.00 from Account 170-06 (Automobile Allowance/
Commission) to Account 170-6A (Automobile Allowance/Coordinator) in order
to provide sufficient funds in the latter account for the balance of this
fiscal year.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#902-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated June 4, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of
the Livonia Employees Retirement System, wherein it is requested that an
additional appropriation in the amount of $125.00 be made for the purpose
of covering an increase in the fee for actuarial services from $450.00 to
$575.00 for services rendered during the fiscal year 1968-1969 by the
firm of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company, the Council does hereby concur
in and approve of the same; further, the sum of $125.00 is hereby
transferred from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to Account 161-2
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#903-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 1, 1969, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 10, 1969, wherein it is
recommended that one position of Clerk Typist II in the office of the
Treasurer be reclassified to Teller II, the Council does hereby determine
to concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#904-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated June 27, 1969, approved by the Budget Director
and the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on May 13, 1969, wherein it is recommended that one position
of Assistant City Attorney II in the office of the City Attorney be
reclassified to Assistant City Attorney III, effective on and commencing
from December 1, 1969, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and
approve of such action.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#905-69 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated June 10,
1969 and July 1, 1969 from the Personnel Director, which transmits resolu-
tions adopted by the Civil Service Commission on May 27, 1969 and on
June 24, 1969, wherein the Civil Service Commission did recommend to the
City Council as follows:
1. Retitle the position of Executive Secretary to Executive
Assistant to the Mayor at a flat rate of $9,750.00 per
year retroactive to and effective beginning December 1, 1968,
with the same benefits as extended to other full-time
appointees, namely, life insurance, Blue Cross-Blue Shield
and retirement;
2. Retitle the position of Council Secretary to Executive
Assistant to the Council at a flat rate of $9,750.00 per
year retroactive to and effective beginning December 1, 1968,
with the same benefits as extended to other full-time
appointees, namely, life insurance, Blue Cross-Blue Shield
and retirement; provided further that this position be an
appointive position and that the annual rate represents full
compensation for all services with no overtime to be paid;
3. Establish the rate of $9,750.00 per year retroactive to and
effective beginning December 1, 1968, for the position of
Deputy City Clerk, with the same benefits as extended to
other full-time appointees, namely, life insurance, Blue
Cross-Blue Shield and retirement;
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action; further,
the Council does hereby determine that commencing on and from September 1,
1969 the Executive Assistant to the Mayor and the Executive Assistant to
the Council shall receive the fixed amount of $50.00 per month, in lieu
of mileage which is otherwise provided for; and further, the sum of
$3,329.00 is hereby transferred from the Reserve for Contingencies Account
to the following accounts in the following amounts for these purposes :
Account Number Appropriation
102-1 Legislative $ 918.00
102-1B Legislative 67.00
102-6 Legislative 150.00
107-1 Mayor's office 952.00
107-1B Mayor's office 70.00
107-6 Mayor's office 150.00
129-1 City Clerk's office 952.00
129-1B City Clerk's office 70.00
Total $ 3329.00
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be tabled to the next Study
Session of the Council to be held September 3, 1969; further, the City
Attorney is hereby requested to render his opinion as to the Official
who would appoint the Council Secretary.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling motion with the following result:
AYES: Nash and Milligan.
NAYS: Raymond, McCann and McNamara.
The President declared the tabling motion denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash and McNamara.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
At 9:16 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present at the original roll call of this
Lmeeting with the exception of Councilman Raymond.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#906-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a request dated June 27, 1969
from Roy C. & Marilou Caswell, by their attorney Robert P. Tremp, 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, as amended, the
Council does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Lot 292
of Supervisor's Livonia Plat #4, since the same would create two parcels
which would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Raymond returned at 9:30 P. M.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#907-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Public Safety, dated June 30, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor and the Budget Director, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of $500.00 from the Patrol Bureau Salary Account 184-1 to the
Department of Public Safety Account for Radio Maintenance 173-24 for the
purpose of converting frequency channels in Mobile Radios and preventative
maintenance expense for the Radio Tower and Communications Console.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#908-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 9, 1969 from
the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mr. H. Dow Tunis, Jr., 29843
Lori, Livonia, Michigan, to the City Planning Commission for a term
expiring June 9, 1972, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in
the appointment of Mr. Tunis, provided that he takes the oath of office
required in Section3, Chapter X of the City Charter, administered by the
City Clerk.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#909-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend and
revise Council Resolution #710-69 so as to read as follows : WHEREAS,
pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed to all property
owners in Special Assessment District No. 76 for the proposed completion
of the pavement on the west side of Henry Ruff Road immediately north
of Lyndon Avenue (northwest corner) in Section 23, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and
Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, a public hearing
thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday, June 11, 1969, at
7:00 p. m. at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and
the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special assessments
levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to
cover the district portion of the cost of street improvements to be
constructed in Special Assessment District No. 76, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,THAT:
1. The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated April 29, 1969,
as revised by a communication dated August 19, 1969 from the
City Engineer, in the amount of $8,800.00 are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of
improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with the
plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council;
2. Said Special Assessment Roll No. 76 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
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3. The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of six percent
(6%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from
sixty (60) days after December 1, 1969. In such cases where
the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), the
number of installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible.
The first installment shall be due and payable December 1, 1970
and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No.
401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of
confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said assessment roll
shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who
shall then publish notice as is required by Section 6.03 and
mail assessment statements to the respective property owners
assessed in the manner and substance as provided by said Section
6.03. Any property owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days
from December 1, 1969 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty;
5. The first installment shall be spread upon the 1970 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 6.05 of Ordinance No. 401,
as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments
from sixty (60) days after December 1, 1969 and thereafter
one (1) installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll
together with one (1) year's interest upon all unpaid install-
ments; provided, however, that when any annual installment shall
have been prepaid in the manner provided by said Ordinance No.
401, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as
provided by Section 6.04, or after the expiration of the sixty
(60) day period as provided by Section 6.07 then there shall be
spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for all
unpaid installments;
6. The City Council having determined to pay the entire cost
of the City's share within the said district, the sum of
$5,050.00 is hereby authorized to be expended from the
$9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Issue
to cover the City's cost of said project;
and the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the sum of $2300.00
to the owners of that property which is required for acquisition to
provide the necessary right-of-way for this project; and the Engineering
Division and the Department of Law are hereby requested to obtain the
necessary conveyance in this regard; 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: Raymond, McCann, Nash and McNamara.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE GOVERNMENT
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN, ADOPTING
AND ENACTING A NEW CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES
AS HEREIN CHANGED, ORDAINING NEW PROVISIONS,
ADOPTING TECHNICAL WORKS, AND REPEALING
CERTAIN ORDINANCES EXCEPT AS HEREIN EXPRESSLY
SAVED FROM REPEAL, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ErrECTIVE DATE OF SAID CODE.
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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#910-69 WHEREAS, the Municipal Building Authority of the City of Livonia
has entered into an Agreement to purchase the property belonging to the
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 15218 Farmington Road,
and more particularly described in an Agreement dated September 18, 1968,
said Agreement to Purchase, however, being conditioned on the sale of
bonds which have been approved in the amount of $345,000.00 by the
Michigan Municipal Finance Commission for the acquisition of said facility
by the Municipal Building Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Livonia City Council does deem the acquisition of
said property to be in the best interests of the City of Livonia;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that if the Municipal Building
Authority for the City of Livonia shall be unable to complete the purchase
of the subject property on or about September 1, 1970, because of in-
ability to sell bonds or otherwise, then in such event the City of Livonia
does hereby agree to complete the purchase of the subject property
from the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church for the sum of Two Hundred
Ninety-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($299,900.00), and that the
Livonia City Council does hereby authorize that the sum of Two Hundred
Ninety-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($299,900.00) of the 4.4
Million Dollar General Obligation Parks and Recreational Bond Issue be
earmarked for the purpose of advancing the necessary funds to complete
the purchase of said property on or about September 1, 1970; provided,
however, that if and when the funds from the sale of bonds do become
available, said funds shall be used to reimburse to the aforesaid 4.4
Million Dollar General Obligation Parks and Recreational Bond Issue the
moneys so advanced from that fund; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are instructed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#911-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
& Recreation Commission, dated July 16, 1969, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the
establishment of a fee schedule for the City's two municipal swimming
pools which are anticipated to open in early August, the Council does
hereby approve of the following fee structure:
$.25 for children and $.50 for adults at all general swimming
sessions and $5.00 for ten lessons for swimming instructions;
further, the Council concurs in the recommendation that the use of the
said swimming pools should be restricted to Livonia residents and their
guests; and the Council does further request that the Superintendent of
Parks & Recreation, the City Clerk and City Treasurer do all things
necessary to implement 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: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#912-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
& Recreation Commission, dated July 16, 1969, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to the action taken in Council Resolution
#1284-68 with respect to the bid of the Livonia Jaycees for hostingthe
Michigan Jaycees State Golf Outing to be held at Whispering Willows on
September 14, 1969, the Council does hereby determine to amend Council
Resolution #1284-68 so as to waive the fee of $1.00 per round of golf
established therein, for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion; and the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Superintendent of
Parks & Recreation are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#913-69 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.
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The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted:
#914-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from certain residents
on Houghton Street between Lyndon Street and Mason Street, dated
August 7, 1969, the Council does hereby grant permission to the said
residents to conduct a block party on Houghton Street at the said location
on Saturday, August 30, 1969 between the hours of 5:00 P. M. to 11:00 P. M.,
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety; further, the
Director of Public Safety is requested to do all things necessary to
provide lighted barricades in connection with this function.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#915-69 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia enter into an Agreement
with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne,
Michigan, and The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company relative to the
improvement of Farmington Road by constructing a Grade Separation thereon
between Plymouth Road and Schoolcraft Road, in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan; a copy of said Agreement is attached hereto and made a
part hereof;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and the
same are hereby authorized to execute the foregoing 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: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 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 69-3-1-10 FOR CHANGE
OF ZONING FROM C-1 TO R-7.
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 Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#916-69 RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby requested
to issue a License permitting encroachment upon the easement referred to
in a communication from Jesse J. Halstead, 19612 Osmus, dated August 12,
1969, so as to permit the construction of a garage in the manner indicated
in Mr. Halstead's communication; and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary document in this regard.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#917-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Budget Director, dated August 11, 1969, approved for submission by
the Mayor, regarding the purchase of fuel oil in conjunction with the
Livonia School Board, the Council does hereby accept the following bids
with respect to the following items in the following amounts :
Sinclair Refining Company Tank Wagon #1 $.1270/Gal. Net 30 Days
Sinclair Refining Company Tank Wagon #2 $.1170/Gal. Net 30 Days
Sinclair Refining Company Tank Truck #2 $.1080/Gal. 1% 10 Days
Allied Oil Company Tank Truck #5 $.0797/Gal. Net 10th Prox.
the same having been in fact the lowest bids received with respect to
these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#918-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Budget Director, Superintendent of Operations and Director of Public
Safety, dated August 11, 1969, regarding the purchase of gasoline in
conjunction with the Livonia School Board, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Gulf Oil Corporation, 40550 Grand River, Novi, Michigan, under
Proposal "B" for Regular grade gasoline at 11.98¢ and Premium grade
gasoline at 13.98¢, delivered in Truck Transport quantities for the period
from September 1, 1969 through August 31, 1970, 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: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#919-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated July 28, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to an easement
required in connection with Livonia Drain #2,and the conveyance of the
same by the City of Livonia to the Livonia Drain 4,2 Drainage Board, the
legal descriptions of which are more particularly described as follows :
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A. Temporary Grant of Easement
The West 40 feet of the East 70 feet of that part of the N. W. 1/4
of Section 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the E. and W. 1/4
section line distant S. 89° 31' 28" E, 1319.93 feet from the W.
1/4 corner of Sec. 24 and proceeding thence N. 0° 00' 45" E,
466.66 feet; thence S. 89° 47' 25" E, 655.22 feet; thence S. 0°
04' E, 469.70 feet, thence N. 89° 31' 28" W. along the E. and
W. 1/4 section line, 655.89 feet to the point of beginning, except
the south 43 feet thereof.
B. Permanent Grant of Easement
The East 30 feet of that part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 24,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the E. and W. 1/4 Section
line distant S. 89° 31' 28" E, 1319.93 feet from the W. 1
corner of Sec. 24 and proceeding thence N. 0° 00' 45" E, 66.66
feet; thence S. 89° 47' 25" E, 655.22 ft; thence S. 0° 04' E,
469.70 feet; thence N. 89° 31' 28" W. along the E. and W. 1/4
section line, 655.89 feet to the point of beginning, except the
south 43 feet thereof. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 24Ylala)
the Council does hereby authorize the conveyance of said properties to
the aforesaid Drainage Board and does authorize and request the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the necessary Grants of Easement on behalf of the
City and to do all other things incidental to the full performance 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: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#920-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 15,
1969 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
#8-115-69 adopted by the Commission on August 12, 1969, with regard to
Petition 69-7-2-17, submitted by Telford and Doolen, Inc., requesting
permission to use existing building on property located on the south side
of Capitol Avenue between Farmington and Mayfield in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 27, as a waiver use, for the purpose of selling and servicing
road construction equipment, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 69-7-2-17
is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the conditions
as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#921-69 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia, is in urgent need to have Newburgh
Road paved and improved from its intersection with Plymouth Road to its
intersection with the Eight Mile Road in Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18,
19, 20, and 30, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
WHEREAS, this Council finds that it is necessary to widen and
alter Newburgh Road in this area in order to facilitate a traffic pattern
and help alleviate traffic confusion as a matter of public safety, public
convenience, and for the general public welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Council further finds that the acquisition of
certain rights-of-way as further described hereinafter is an indispensable
portion of the said necessary program of altering and widening of Newburgh
Road, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that Newburgh Road
be widened and altered so as to provide up to a sixty (60) foot wide
concrete pavement and a one hundred twenty (120) foot right-of-way,
similar to presently existing roads which are located throughout the City,
and has presented plans to and which have been approved by this Council,
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council for the City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, hereby declares that the acquisition
of certain rights-of-way as hereinafter described is necessary as an
essential portion of the widening and altering of Newburgh Road which is
necessary as a public improvement for the use and benefit of the public,
for the purposes of its incorporation, for a public purpose within the
scope of its powers, and that a good faith written offer to purchase said
parcels of land has been made, and the said Council does hereby declare
that it determines it necessary to take the fee to private property upon
just compensation to be paid therefore for such improvement to it, the
said property necessary for the acquisition of the needed rights-of-way
and the just compensation for same are as follows :
Parcel 1 The east 27 feet of the S. 125 feet of Lot 511
measured along the E. lot line, Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 9 of part of the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.
Interested Party: Mrs. Helen Ambrose
37690 Plymouth Road
Livonia, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions of
Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation - $3,300.00
*****
Parcel 2 The east 27 feet of Lot 511 except the S. 125
feet thereof; also except the N. 269.13 feet
thereof, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 9 of
part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S.,R. 9 E.
AND
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Parcel 3 The East 27 feet of the N. 269.13 feet of Lot
511, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 9 of part
of the S. E. 1/+ of Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.
Interested Party: Riverside Pk. C-G 51644
11801 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation - $2,000.00
*****
Parcel 12 That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., described as beginning at a point on the
S'ly. line of the C & 0 R.R. right-of-way distant
north, 864.50' and S 75° 47' 33" E., 61.89' from
the W. 1/4 corner of Section 29 and proceeding
thence due south, 438.17' , thence N. 4° 47' 51"
E. 430.56' ; thence N 75° 47' 35" W., 37.15' to the
point of beginning.
Interested Party: A. W. Miller, Inc.
2531 Conner Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48215
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation - $3,200.00
*****
Parcel 12a That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., described as beginning at a point distant
N. 89° 29' 37" W., 60 feet and N. 3° 17' 07" W.,
340.25 feet from the E. 1/4 corner of said Section
30 and proceeding thence N. 3° 17' 07" W., 225.00
feet; thence N 89° 29' 37" W, 40.00 feet; thence
S 3° 17' 07" E., 225.00 feet, thence S 89° 29' 37"
E., 40 feet to the point of beginning.
Interested Party: Price Brothers Company
12651 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions of
Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation - $4,000.00
*****
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Parcel 14 That part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., described as beginning at a point on the
W. line of said section distant S. 0° 16' 03" W.,
1,350.77 feet from the N. W. corner of Section 29
and proceeding thence S. 0° 16' 03" W. along said
W. line, 320.0 feet to the N'ly. line of the Pere
Marquette RR. right-of-way; thence S 75° 34' 35"
E. along said N'ly. line 98.97 feet; thence N. 4°
23' 57" W., 344.53; 'thence N 89° 28' 10" W. , 68.02
feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to the rights of the public in the existing
Newburgh Road right-of-way.
Interested Party: Mitille Corporation
2371 Radnor Drive
Birmingham, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966. (estimated just compensation $6,700.00)
Parcel 16 That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E., described as beginning at a point on the
W. line of said section distant S 0° 16' 03" W.,
1,245.72 feet from the N. W. corner of Section 29
and proceeding thence S. 0° 16' 03" W. along said
W. line 105.00 feet; thence S 89° 28' 10" E, 128.00
feet; thence N. 0° 16' 03" E., 105.00 feet; thence
N 89° 28' 10" W., 128.00 feet to the point of
beginning, subject to the rights of the public in the
existing Newburgh Road right-of-way.
Interested Party: American Vitrified Products
24480 Lakeland Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44132
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966. (Estimated Just Compensation - $4,300.00)
Parcel 25 The east 60 feet of the S. 200 feet of the E. 200 feet
of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
subject to the rights of the public in the Newburgh
Road right-of-way.
Interested Party: Speedway Co. Tax Dept.
15911 Wyoming
Detroit, Michigan 48238
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Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966. (Estimated Just Compensation - $2,800.00)
Parcel 36 The west 60 feet of that part of the S. W. 1/4 of
Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , described as beginning
at a point on the W. section line distant due north
60 feet from the S. W. corner of Section 8 and
proceeding thence due north along said W. line, 150
feet; thence S 89° 58' E., 210 feet; thence due south
150 feet; thence N. 89° 58' W., 210 feet to the point
of beginning, subject to the rights of the public, in
the existing Newburgh Road right-of-way.
Interested Party: Shell Oil Company
55 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation - $3,800.00
**4x-x*
Parcel 37 The west 60 feet of the north 150 feet of the south
360 feet of the west 210 feet of the S. W. 1/4 of
Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., subject to the rights
of the public in the existing Newburgh Road
right-of-way.
Interested Party: Detroit Edison Company
2000 Second Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation - $3,300.00
****
Parcel 40 The east 60 feet of the north 675 feet of the
E. 1/2 of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E. , subject to the rights of the public
in the existing Newburgh Road and Seven Mile
Road right-of-way.
Interested Party- Northville Golf Club
19025 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan
10750
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation - $3,200.00
*****
Parcel 41 The west 60 feet of the north 820 feet, and the
east 25 feet of the west 85 feet of the north 75
feet of the W. 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 8,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., subject to the rights of the
public in the existing Newburgh Road and Seven
Mile Road right-of-way.
Interested Party: Northville Golf Club
19025 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation $2,500.00
*****
Parcel 50 The west 33 feet, and the east 27 feet of the
west 60 feet of the north 51 feet of that part of
the S.W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
described as beginning at a point on the W. line
of said section distant north 1092.75 feet from
the S. W. corner of Section 5 and proceeding
thence east, 262.45 feet; thence north, 186.0
feet; thence west, 262.45 feet; thence south 186.0
feet to the point of beginning, subject to the rights
of the public in the existing Newburgh Road right-
of-way.
Parcel 54 The west 60 feet of that part of the S. W. 1/4 of
Section 5, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., described as beginning
at a point on the west line of Section 5 and proceeding
thence due north 1278.75 feet from the S.W. corner
of said section; thence due east 262.45 feet; thence
due north 50 feet, thence due west 262.45 feet;
thence due south along the west section line 50 feet
to the point of beginning, subject to the rights of
the public in the existing Newburgh Road right-of-way.
Interested Party: Homer Lute
19380 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions of
Act 288 of 1966. (Estimated Just Compensation - $600.00)
*-x***
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Parcel 51 The east 60 feet of the north 108.33 feet of the
south 1,455.0 feet of the east 360.0 feet of the
east 100 acres of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 6,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., except the west 108' thereof,
subject to the rights of the public in the existing
Newburgh Road right-of-way.
Interested Party: Melvin P. Robinson
37474 Northland
Livonia, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions of
Act 288 of 1966. (Estimated Just Compensation - $350.00)
*****
Parcel 52 The east 60 feet of the north 100 feet of the
south 1,555 feet of the east 228 feet of the
S. E. 1/4 of Section 6, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
subject to the rights of the public in the
existing Newburgh Road right-of-way.
Interested Party: Robert C. Young
23471 Glencroft
Farmington, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation - $300.00
*****
Parcel 53 The east 60 feet of the north 100 feet of the south
1,655 feet of the east 228 feet of the S. E. 1/4
of Section 6, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., subject to the
rights of the public in the existing Newburgh Road
right-of-way.
Interested Party: Robert C. Young
23471 Glencroft
Farmington, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions of
Act 288 of 1966.
Estimated Just Compensation - $300.00
*****
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Parcel 55 The west 60 feet of the north 100 feet of that part
of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
described as beginning at a point on the S. Section
line distant S. 89°14'20" E. 466.69 feet from the
S. W. corner of Section 5 and proceeding thence
N. 0°00'14" W., 466.69 feet, thence N. 89°14'20"
W., 161.66 feet; thence N. 0°00'14" W. , 463.74 feet;
thence S. 89°59'46" W., 42.55 feet; thence N. 0°
00'14" W., 402.39 feet, thence S. 89°59'46" W.,
262.45 feet; thence N. 0°00'14" W. along the W.
section line, 100 feet; thence N. 89° 59' 46" E,
506.10 feet; thence S. 0° 15' 03" W, 265.06 feet;
thence S 89° 13' 45" E, 738.21 feet; thence S. 0°
24' 38" W. along the W. line of Fitzgerald Gardens
Subdivision, L. 68 of Plats, P. 95, 1170.22 feet
thence N 89° 14' 20" W along the S. section line
768.02 feet to the roint of beginning, subject to the
rights of the public in the existing Newburgh Road
right-of-way.
Interested Party: EF-EM Investors, Inc.
23705 Plymouth Road
Detroit, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966. (Estimated Just Compensation - $300.00)
*****
Parcel 63 The east 60 feet of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 6,
T. 1 S., RI 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, except the west 807 feet thereof, also
except the north 60 feet thereof, subject to the
rights of the public in the existing Newburgh Road
right-of-way.
Interested Party: Jean Boyd Hill
c/o Manufacturers National Bank
151 W. Fort Street
Detroit, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966. (Estimated Just Compensation - $5,600.00)
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Parcel 64 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
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of the public in existing Newburgh Road right-of-
way.
Interested Party: M. J. Franjac
37355 Eight Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of 1931
and the proration of taxes in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of 1966. (Estimated Just Compensation - $7,000.00)
*****
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Law of the
City of Livonia be and is hereby authorized and directed to institute
and conduct the necessary proceedings on behalf of the City of Livonia in
the Circuit Court of the County of Wayne, State of Michigan, (that being
the County where private property sought to be taken is located), to carry
out the objects of this resolution, and to acquire by condemnation for the
City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore described for the purpose
of acquiring a right-of-way one hundred twenty feet (120' ) in width in
order to alter and widen Newburgh Road from Plymouth Road to Eight
Mile Road as a necessary and authorized public improvement, and that
said proceeding be brought in accordance with the provisions of Public Act
295 of 1966, as amended (M.S.A. 8.261(1) et seq. );
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize
the expenditure of the sum not to exceed $53,550.00 and the sum of $900.00
for the proration of taxes in connection with these items from the $9.8
Million Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue as compensation to
be paid to the subject property owners in connection with this project,
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary to fulfill the full purpose of this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to affix their signatures to a Declaration of Taking which
would carry out the provisions of this Resolution and Statement of
Necessity.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
0922-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
& Recreation Commission, dated August 18, 1969, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the
establishment of a Municipal Swimming Pool Budget for the Botsford and
Clement Circle Swimming Pools for the period August 23, 1969 through
September 30, 1969, the Council does hereby determine to establish and
approve the said Budget, as follows:
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No. of hours of operation:
12 days @ 12 hrs. per day = 144 hrs.
25 days @ 4 hrs. per day = 100 hrs.
244 hrs. per pool
Personnel:
2 Pool Managers - 244 hrs. x 2.75 per hr. = $1,342.00
4 Lifeguards - 244 hrs. x 1.60 per hr. = 1,561.60
6 bathhouse attendants - 244 hrs. x 1.25 hr= 1,830.00
$4,733.60
Supplies:
Toilet paper, soap, first aid equipment
disinfectant, brushes, megaphones 200.00
Chemicals:
Sodium Hypochlorite, perchloran, algae
control materials, etc. 500.00
Electricity 500.00
Water 600.00
Gas 700.00
$2,500.00
TOTAL $7,233.60
Anticipated Revenues:
Children - 100 per session - 250 sessions @ .25 = $6,250.00
Adults - 50 per session - 100 sessions @ .50 = 2,500.00
TOTAL $8,750.00
Anticipated Revenues $ 8,750.00
Anticipated Expenses 7,233.60
NET PROFIT $ 1,516.40
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#923-69 WHEREAS, the Michigan State Highway Commission, the Board of
County Road Commissioners and the City of Livonia desire to enter into
an agreement relative to the construction by the County of a right turn
lane for westbound to northbound Highway M-14 (Plymouth Road) to
Farmington Road traffic within the corporate limits of the City;
10755
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia enter into an agreement
with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne and
the Michigan State Highway Commission relative to the construction of
the said right turn lane for westbound to northbound Highway M-14
(Plymouth Road) to Farmington Road, a copy of said agreement being attached
hereto and made a part hereof;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and
the same are hereby authorized to execute the foregoing 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: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#924-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the City Engineer
to render a report on the feasibility and desirability for providing a
Right Hand turn lane off Farmington Road onto Five Mile Road, going West,
and a Right Hand turn off of Five Mile Road going North onto Farmington
Road.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#925-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated July 23, 1969, which transmits a request from Juanita
Hillas, 32954 Rayburn, Livonia, Michigan, dated February 17, 1969, and in
accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as
amended, as well as the City's ordinances, the Council does hereby find
that the proposed division or partition of Lots 62 and 85, Brightmoor Home
Acres Subdivision in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 15, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the
aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of the division of the
same, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel #1 - The westerly 69.0 ft. of Lot 62, Brightmoor Home
Acres, being a subdivision of part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 15,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan.
Rec'd L. 51, P. 1 Plats, W. C. R. (now City of Livonia)
Parcel #2 - The west 69.0 ft. of the east 71.0 ft. of Lot 62,
Brightmoor Home Acres, being a subdivision of part of the
S. W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , Livonia Township,
Wayne County, Michigan. Rec'd L. 51, P. 1 Plats, W. C. R.
(now City of Livonia)
Parcel #3 - Lot 85, except the easterly 69.0 ft. thereof and the
east 2.0 ft. of Lot 62, Brightmoor Home Acres, being a subdivision
of part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia
Township, Wayne County, Michigan. Rec'd L. 51, P. 1 Plats,
W. C. R. (now City of Livonia)
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Parcel #4 - The east 69.0 ft. of Lot 85, Brightmoor Home Acres
being a subdivision of part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1
S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan. Rec'd
L. 51, P. 1 Plats, W. C. R. (now City of Livonia)
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition 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: Raymond, McCann, Nash and McNamara.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare an appropriate ordinance, the purpose of which would be to regulate
the number of racing dates available to and to be used at the Detroit
Race Course, such ordinance to be drafted in terms of exercising the City's
police power in view of the cost of providing City services that are
required in connection with the operation of the Race Course.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#926-69 RESOLVED, that the matter of preparing an appropriate ordinance,
the purpose of which would be to regulate the number of racing dates
available to and to be used at the Detroit Race Course, such ordinance to
be drafted in terms of exercising the City's police power in view of the
cost of providing City services that are required in connection with the
operation of the Race Course, is hereby referred to a meeting of the
Committee of the Whole; further, representatives of the Detroit Race Course
and State Representative Marvin Stempien are invited to attend said
meeting.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#927-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend Council Resolution
#860-69, adopted on August 6, 1969, to modify and delete therefrom
paragraph #1, which reads as follows:
Petition No. 69-4-1-15 submitted by Melvin H. Sachs for a
change of zoning on the north side of Vassar, east of Middlebelt
in Section 1, from RUF to PS, the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution #5-74-69 recommended to the City Council that
Petition #69-4-1-15 be approved.
The balance of said resolution to remain in full force and effect.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#928-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated August 13, 1969, submitting its resolution
#8-120-69, wherein it is recommended that the Final Plat of Gold Manor
Subdivision No. 3 located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8 be approved,
the Preliminary Plat of the said proposed Gold Manor Subdivision No. 3
having previously received the tentative approval of the City Planning
Commission on March 19, 1968, in its resolution #3-28-68, and approved
by the City Council on November 27, 1968 in Council Resolution #1325-68,
and the City Engineer having indicated that the conditions upon which the
Preliminary Plat was approved by the Council and the City Planning
Commission have been complied with, the Council does hereby determine to
grant its approval to the Final Plat of Gold Manor Subdivision No. 3
located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as submitted by Gold Construction Company, as proprietors, the
proprietors thereof being required to do all things necessary to obtain
full compliance with the Plat Act of Michigan, as amended, the Plat
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 500, as amended, and the
resolutions of the City Council of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#929-69 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer is hereby requested to submit
his report relative to the status of the construction of the out-fall
storm sewer for the Borman Food Stores, Inc. site plan, located on the
south side of Eight Mile Road and Grand River, in Section 1, which storm
sewer extension was to be installed for the purpose of holding the
runoff of portions of Gilman, Floral, Deering and St. Francis Avenues
where the same lie north of Long Avenue.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, this 658th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly
adjourned at 10:45 P. M., August 20, 1969.
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ADDISON W. BA :' '• lerk.