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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1968-11-13 10024 L MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On November 13, 1968, 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 8:15 P. M.. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Edward H. McNamara, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash and Edward G. Milligan. Absent--none. Elected and appointed officials present. Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Steve Polgar, City Attorney, Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator, John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recrea- tion, John Nagy, Assistant Planning Director; Marie Talbot, Court Clerk, William J. Strasser, City Engineer; Henry Sieferd, City Assessor; Carl Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner, Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Thomas Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant, Raymond Danaher, Budget Analyst; John Stymelski, Traffic Commission; Harry Wrightman, Planning Commission, and Robert Bennett and William LaPine of the Zoning Board of Appeals. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1247-68 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 628th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October 30, 1968, are hereby approved. The President of the Council stated that the veto from the Mayor, dated November 13, 1968, of council resolution #1216-68, adopted on October 30, 1968, would be considered later in the meeting. The communication from the Department of Law, re Rosedale Gardens #9, Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action #114-947, was received and filed for the information of the Council. 10025 The communication from the Department of Law, dated October 14, 1968, with respect to Wayne County Circuit Court Case #71760 (Dog kennel at 34080 Orangelawn), was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #1248-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition of certain residents and taxpayers residing on Orangelawn Avenue between Farmington and Stark Roads, dated July 1, 1968, and the report of the Superintendent of Operations, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for sub- mission by the Mayor, the Council takes this means to advise the said petitioners that the requested street improvements can only be provided under the special assessment method of financing initiated for this purpose. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1249-68 RESOLVED, that the matter respective to the Pedestrian Walkway Bridge-Lincoln School, is hereby tabled to the next study session of the Council, to be held November 27, 1968. *Councilman Milligan was excused at 8:35 P. M. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1250-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a request dated October 16, 1968 from the Rouge Building Company, 26011 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, proprietors of the Levan Heights Subdivision #2 located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to allow the said proprietors to deposit as financial assurance for the installation of General Improvements, as well as Sidewalks, in the afore- said subdivision an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $79,600.00 drawn on the Livonia National Bank, in lieu of the Corporate Surety Bonds previously authorized in C. R. #761-68, the Cash Bond require- ments in this regard to remain the same; and the City Clerk is 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, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. *Councilman Milligan returned at 8 36 P. M. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 10026 #1251-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water & Sewer Board, dated October 18, 1968, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #WS 1136 10/68, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of D. & L. Construction, Inc., 25120 Trowbridge, Dearborn, Michigan, for constructing Sanitary Sewer Facilities for the proposed Industrial Road located in the N. 1/2 of Sections 28 & 29, City of Livonia, for the estimated cost of $126,129.90 (based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved), and subject to Final Payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work, 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; and further, the Wayne County Road Commission is hereby requested to authorize an expendi- ture not to exceed an additional sum in the amount of $41,129.90 from the reserves of the 1965 Sanitary Sewer Bond Issue to cover the cost of the subject sanitary sewer installations; and the City Clerk is hereby request- ed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #1252-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Planning Commission with respect to petition 68-8-3-11, submitted by residents requesting the vacation of Ashurst Avenue between LaMoyne Avenue and Oakdale Avenue and Rayburn Avenue between Southampton Avenue and Ashurst Avenue in Coventry Gardens Subdivision in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 16, the Council does hereby reaffirm its request made in council resolution #931-68, which resolution referred this petition to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation, including the conducting of a Public Hearing, in accordance with provisions of Law and Ordinance No. 29, as amended. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1253-68 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is requested to advise this Council of the City's rights under an easement for flood control purposes, and if this would provide sufficient protection to the City for these purposes. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara. NAYS: Kleinert and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. 10027 By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #1254-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 23, 1968 from the Department of Law, transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed from Julius J. Zayti and Ingeborg Zayti, his wife, dated October 16, 1968, conveying the following described property to the City of Livonia: That part of the northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the north line of said section, distant south 89 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds west, 660.0 feet from the northeast corner of Section 8 and proceeding thence south 0 degrees 17 minutes 20 seconds east 1922.60 feet for a point of beginning; thence south 0 degrees 17 minutes 20 seconds east 715 feet to the east and west 1/4 line of said Section; thence north 89 degrees 32 minutes 50 seconds west, along said line 323.50 feet, thence north 0 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds west, 565.50 feet, thence north 89 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds east 224.90 feet; thence north 0 degrees 17 minutes 20 seconds west, 100 feet, thence north 89 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds east 40 feet; thence north 0 degrees 17 minutes 20 seconds west 50 feet, thence north 89 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds east 60 feet to the point of beginning, the Council does hereby determine, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid instrument, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and further, the Council does hereby author- ize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $180.00 from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational Facilities General Obligation Bond Issue for taxes when issued for the 1968 year. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1255-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 7, 1968 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed from Anthony T. Lake and Isabel Lake, his wife, dated October 3, 1968, conveying the following described property to the City of Livonia- The North 683.70 feet of the following described parcel of land: Land in the Township of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: South 983.7 feet of the East 16 acres of West 34 acres of East 60 acres of northwest quarter of Section 10, town 1 south, range 9 east, Livonia Town- ship, Wayne County, Michigan, which parcel of land is 10028 more particularly described as Beginning at a point in the east and west quarter line of Section 10, Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, which point is distant west 434.5 feet from center of said section; thence north parallel to the north and south quarter line of said section 983.7 feet to an iron stake; thence west parallel to the east and west quarter line of said section 264.50 feet to an iron stake; thence south parallel to the north and south quarter line of said section 983.7 feet to a point in the east and west quarter line of said section, thence east along said east and west quarter line 264.50 feet to a point of beginning excepting any part of the above described land taken, used or deeded for street, road or highway purposes; the Council does hereby determine, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid instrument, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $450.00 from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational Facilities General Obligation Bond Issue for taxes when issued for the 1968 year. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #1256-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning Commission, dated October 29, 1968, which transmits its resolution #10-123-68 wherein the Commission did amend Part I of the Master Thorough- fare Plan so as to provide a north/south street between the Industrial Road and Glendale Avenue in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 27, the Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of the same. The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Nash and supported by Councilman Kleinert: #1257-68 WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted on October 10, 1966, the City Council did authorize the filing of a petition, signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, with the Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne for cleaning out, relocating, widening, deepening, straightening and tiling the Blue Drain, a County drain located entirely within the limits of the City of Livonia, the location and route thereof being described in said resolution, and did authorize the Drain Commissioner to proceed with the drain improvements and financing thereof under the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, and 10029 WHEREAS, proceedings have been taken by the statutory drainage board in accordance with the pro—isions of said law for cleaning out, relocating, widening, deepening, straightening, tiling and financing of said drain, referred to in said statutory proceedings as BLUE DRAIN ENCLOSURE (LIVONIA SECTION); and WHEREAS, said proceedings have progressed to the point where the computation of cost of said drain improvements has been determined to be $385,000.00 and an assessment roll has been prepared and confirmed assessing said estimated cost to the public corporations benefited in accordance with apportionments duly confirmed, as follows : CITY OF LIVONIA, Wayne County, Michigan - 99.93% COUNTY OF WAYNE, Michigan - .07% and WHEREAS, said confirmed assessments are payable in ten (10) annual installments, the first of which is due April 1, 1969, and the balance on April 1st of each year thereafter, with interest upon all unpaid installments from February 1, 1968 at the rate of six per cent (6%) per annum, payable on April 1st of each year, beginning with the year 1969, subject to adjustment as provided in the resolution of the Drainage Board confirming said special assessment roll, which special assessment roll is designated SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 1 FOR BLUE DRAIN ENCLOSURE (LIVONIA SECTION), the annual installments assessed against the City of Livonia (exclusive of interest) and the due dates being specified as follows. Due Date Assessment Installment April 1, 1969 $2+,982.50 April 1, 1970 $24,982.50 April 1, 1971 $24,982.50 April 1, 1972 $24,982.50 April 1, 1973 $34,975.50 April 1, 1974 $49,965.00 April 1, 1975 $49,965.00 April 1, 1976 $49,965.00 April 1, 1977 $49,965.00 April 1, 1978 $49,965.00 and WHEREAS, bonds in anticipation of the collection of all assess- ment installments have been authorized by the Drainage Board, designated BLUE DRAIN ENCLOSURE (LIVONIA SECTION) DRAINAGE DISTRICT BONDS and being in the aggregate principal amount of $385,000.00, which bonds were duly sold at public sale held on May 9, 1968 to Van Kampen, Wauterlek and Brown, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois, for a net interest rate for such bonds of 4.42547%; and WHEREAS, the City Council has been fully informed and cognizant of said proceedings as they progressed and desires that said drain improvements be made at the earliest possible moment in the interests of the public health of the City and its residents; 10030 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT. 1. The computation of cost of said Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section), in the amount of $385,000.00, as prepared and certified by the consulting engineers, is approved and confirmed. 2. The assessments of the City of Livonia, based upon the cost duly apportioned to the City, of 99.93%, as specified in Special Assessment Roll No. 1 for Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section), are duly approved and confirmed, and the sums due and payable by virtue thereof shall be assessed on the tax rolls of the City and duly paid when due, all in the manner and as required by law. 3. The issuance of Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District Bonds in the amount of $385,000.00 and the afore- said sale thereof at public sale to Van Kampen, Wauterlek and Brown, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois, at a net interest rate of 4.42547%, are approved. 4. In the event the County Treasurer of the County of Wayne, Michigan, pursuant to the provisions of Section 474 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, is required to advance from County general funds any installment or installments of said special assess- ment or interest thereon in order to pay bonds issued in anticipation thereof as they mature, said County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to deduct the amount of such advance or advances from any moneys (other than those pledged for the payment of debts) then or thereafter payable by him to the City of Livonia. 5. The statutory drainage board be requested to proceed as rapidly as possible with the delivery of the bonds to finance the cost of said Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section), and that construction of the improvements to said drain be started as quickly as possible, said drain improvements being immediately necessary for the preservation and protection of the public health of the City of Livonia and its residents. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES • Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS. None. The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted #1258-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Livonia Jaycees wherein it is indicated that the Jaycees have undertaken a project whereby residents of Livonia would be afforded the opportunity to purchase and be supplied with plastic garbage can liners, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate its endorsement of the said project and to commend the Jaycees for their efforts in this regard. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was 10031 #1259-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 23, 1968 from Harvey E. Altman, President of Chick-N-Joy Systems, Inc. , by William R. Brashear of the firm of Brashear, Brashear, Mies & Duggan, attorneys, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on October 15, 1968 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 10-122-68 with regard to Petition 68-8-2-20 submitted by Chick-N-Joy Systems, Inc., requesting permission to construct a carry- out restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the North side of Five Mile Road between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby designate January 8, 1969 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 thereon in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #1260-68 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 543, 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 8, 1969 at 7:00 p. m. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items : (a) Petition No. 68-7-6-8 submitted by the City Planning Commis- sion to determine whether or not to amend Section 27.04 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to include retirement housing for the elderly as a permitted use in the R-8 District Regulations, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #9-108- 68 recommended to the City Council that Petition 68-7-6-8 be approved; (b) Petition No. 68-7-6-6 submitted by the City Planning Commis- sion to determine whether or not to amend Section 8.02(a) pertaining to permitted uses in R-7 District Regulations, by adding retirement housing for the elderly, Section 8.04(a), (b) and (d) Minimum Development Standards; and by adding a new Section 8.07 entitled Enclosed Parking, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #9-106-68 recommended to the City Council that Petition 68-7-6-6 be approved, (c) Petition No. 68-7-6-5 submitted by the City Planning Commis- sion to determine whether or not to amend Section 2.07 (1) of the Zoning Ordinance by adding retirement dwelling units for the elderly and setting minimum floor areas of all types of multi-family structures, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #9-105-68 recommended to the City Council that Petition 68-7-6-5 be approved; 10032 (d) Petition No. 68-7-6-7 submitted by the City Planning Commis- sion to determine whether or not to amend Section 18.38 of the Zoning Ordinance by adding subsection (25) so as to include group commercial centers and housing for the elderly in the Off-Street Parking Schedule, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #9-107-68 recommended to the City Council that Petition 68-7-6-7 be approved; (e) Petition No. 68-6-1-20 submitted by Hearthside, Inc. for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of Broadmoor east of Middlebelt Road in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to P, the City Planning Commission in its resolution #9-111-68 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 68-6-1-20 be approved, further, that 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 nature and location of the proposed changes 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 the City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously adopted, it was #1261-68 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 543, 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 15, 1969 at 7:00 p. m. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michi- gan, with respect to the following items: (a) Petition No. 66-2-1-2 submitted by Charles G. and Genevieve M. Brown for a change of zoning of property located south of Plymouth Road and east of Levan in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to C-2, the City Planning Commission in its resolution #9-113-68 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 66-2-1-2 be denied, (b) Petition No. 68-8-1-35 submitted by Thompson & Meir for Roger M. Ajluni, M.D. for a change of zoning of property located on Farmington Road and Curtis in Section 10, from RUF to PS, the City Planning Commission in its resolution #9-103-68 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 68-3-1-35 be denied; 10033 (c) Petition No. 68-6-1-19 submitted by Botsford Realty Company for Joseph and Nann Dudzik for a change of zoning of pro- perty located south of Norfolk between Farmington and Shadyside in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 3, from R-3-A to PS, the City Planning Commission in its resolution #9-115-68 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 68-6-1-19 be denied; further, that 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 nature and location of the proposed changes 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 the City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #1262-68 RESOLVED, that the regular meetings df the Council of the City of Livonia for the month of December 1968, will be held on the 4th and 18th. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1263-68 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1264-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City Clerk and Budget Director submit their report and recommendation relative to the cost and feasibility involved in the City purchasing and establish- ing a suitable plaque which would be displayed in the City Hall and which would, by way of commendation, designate thereon the election precinct which had the highest percentage of registered voters who actually voted at each regular city, national or statewide election. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 10034 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City Clerk and the Budget Director submit their respective reports relative to the matter of the method of the City's selection of its auditors, as well as such other ramifications as may be involved in this regard. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was RESOLVED, that the matter relative to the method of the City's selection of its auditors, is hereby tabled. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond and Milligan. NAYS: McCann, Nash, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. The President declared the tabling resolution denied. A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result AYES: McCann, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: Raymond, Nash, Milligan and Kleinert. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1265-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 17, 1968, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the establishment of improvement bonds for the Shamrock Apartment site in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 3, the site plan for which was approved by the City Planning Commission on February 20, 1968, by its resolution #2-21-68, and the development plans for which have been approved by the Engineering Division, the Council does hereby approve the development of this site on the following conditions (1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance with plans hereinbefore submitted to and approved by the Engineer- ing Division within a period of two (2) years from the date of this resolu*'on, (2) That the installation of such improvements shall be supervised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improve- ments shall not be considered as satisfactorily installed until there is filed with the Council a certificate from the Department of Public Works indicating satisfactory construction or installa- tion of such improvements; (3) That the developer file with the City Clerk, on such forms as may be approved the the City Attorney, the following bonds. A General Improvement Bond in the amount of $67,700.00, of which at least $6,770.00 shall be in cash; and a Sidewalk Bond in the amount of $690.00, of which at least $345.00 shall be in cash; the detailed breakdown for which shall be as follows: 10035 A. General Improvement Bond (all improvements with the exception of sidewalks) Water Mains $ 8,743.50 Sanitary Sewers 13,168.00 Storm Sewers 23,670.00 Paving 15,728.75 Street Name Sign 63.00 Sodding 165.00 Estimated Construction Costs $61,538.25 Construction Contingencies 6,161.75 TOTAL $67,700.00 B. Sidewalk Improvements Sidewalks $ 625.00 Construction 65.00 TOTAL $ 690.00 C. Cash Payments to the City Trees $ 104.00 Traffic Control Signs 75.00 Plan review, field inspection & administration (5% before contingencies) 3,108.16 (4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built plans of all improvements installed in the apartment site on cloth reproducible material. (5) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City Ordinances. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1266-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 13, 1968, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the establishment of improvement bonds for the Merriman Park Apartments in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 2, the site plan for which was approved by the City Planning Commission on May 21, 1968, by its resolution #5-64-68, and the development plans for which have been approved by the Engineering Division, the Council does hereby approve the development of this site on the following conditions 10036 (1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance with plans hereinbefore submitted to and approved by the Engin- eering Division within a period of two (2) years from the date of this resolution, (2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super- vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improvements shall not be considered as satisfactorily installed until there is filed with the Council a certificate from the Department of Public Works indicating satisfactory construction or installation of such improvements, (3) That the developer file with the City Clerk, on such forms as may be approved by the City Attorney, the following bonds• A General Improvement Bond in the amount of $151,000.00, of which at least $10,000.00 shall be in cash, and a Sidewalk Bond in the amount of $7,450.00, of which at least $2,235.00 shall be in cash; the detailed breakdown for which shall be as follows : A. General Improvement Bond (All improvements with the exception of sidewalks) Water Mains $23,689.20 Sanitary Sewers 16,552.00 Storm Sewers 74,907.00 Paving 22,280.00 Street Name Sign 45.00 Sodding 100.00 Estimated Construction Costs $137,573.20 Construction Contingencies 13,426.80 TOTAL $151,000.00 B. Sidewalk Improvements Sidewalks $ 6,777.00 Construction Contingencies 673.00 TOTAL $ 7,450.00 C. Cash Payments to the City Trees $1,130.00 Traffic Control Signs 125.00 Plan review, field inspection & Administration 7,217.51 (5% before contingencies) Monuments (Escrow deposit to be returned to the proprietor after monuments are in place along Morlock Ave. ) 450.00 (4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built plans of all improvements installed in the apartment site on cloth reproducible material. (5) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to be provided throughout the subdirisia n accordance with City Ordinances. 10037 (6) The requirements for additional paving on the west side of Merrtfnan Road are hereby waived and are not to be required in respeC't- to this p 'oject. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #1267-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Legislative Committee review the present manner in which the Traffic Commission is established, its make up, its duties and authority. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #1268-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Mayor submit a report relative to the results that have been achieved by the City's employment of a personal property auditor with respect to the number of reviews made, c .d the number of discrepancies which have resulted in increased revenue to the City. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution adopted. At 9:15 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1269-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chairman of the Municipal Building Authority of Livonia dated October 7, 1968, with regard to an advance appropriation for the purpose of providing sufficient funds in order to obtain studies and plans for the proposed construction of a District Court building and site in the Civic Center, the Council 10038 does hereby authorize the expenditure of $3500 from the General Fund for this purpose; provided, however, that such funds as may be expended from this account shall be reimbursed to the General Fund at such time as monies become available from the issuance and sale of bonds by the Municipal Building Authority of the City of Livonia. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES : Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1270-68 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to submit a report pertaining to the City's responsibility, under State law, to provide a District Court Building. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1271-68 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated November 13, 1968 of resolution #1216-68 adopted by the Council on October 30, 1968, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #1216-68 the same as if it were word for word repeated herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara. NAYS : None. The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto overruled. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, this 629th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10.15 P. M., November 13, 1968. ADDISON W. BACON, { •y erk.