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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1967-12-04 9148 L MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On December 4, 1967, 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 8.30 P. M.. Councilman McNamara delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Peter A. Ventura, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Edward H. McNamara, Jerry Raymond, Robert F. Nash, Jack Salvadore 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; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; William J. Strasser, City Engineer, Don Hull, City Planner; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Henry Sieferd, City Assessor, Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety; Wilbert A. Cooper, Direc- tor of Civil Defense; James McCann, Municipal Judge, Victor C. Phillips, Budget Direc- tor, Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant, G. E. Siemert, Assistant City Engi- neer, Ron Nisun, Constable; James Mies, Charter Commission; Ronald Mardiros, Charter Commission; and Minerva K. Singer of the Planning Commission. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #1225-67 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 592nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held November 29, 1967, are hereby approved. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #1226-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution #1190-67 in part so as to have paragraphs (b) and (c) of the same read as follows: 1. (b) acquire a parcel of land described as the fragmented portion of parcels known as Ila and I2b east of the freeway interchange in Section 19, and (c) parcel Ilal east of Eckles Road in Section 19. 9i49 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #1227-67 RESOLVED, that the amendment to the Building Code, Ordinance No. 449, tabled in council resolution #1197-67, be taken from the table. An Ordinance Amending Sections 9.04, 9.07 and 9.08 of Article IX of Ordinance 449, as amended, Known and Cited as the "Building Code Ordinance of the City of Livonia", introduced by Councilman Kleinert on November 15, 1967, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result AYES: Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore and Milligan. L. The President declared the Ordinance denied. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1228-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Mayor to review and report to the Council with respect to the quality of the inspections that are being conducted under the Bureau of Inspection, as to their adequacy for the fee that we are charging business places. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. An Ordinance Amending Section 31 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, (Pet. 67-4-1-13), Lintroduced by Councilman McNamara on November 29, 1967, was taken from the table and a roll call vote was conducted thereon with the following result• AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. 9150 The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec- t. tive on publication. An Ordinance Amending Section 31 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, (Pet. 67-5-1-16), introduced by Councilman Nash on November 29, 1967, was taken from the table and a roll call vote was conducted thereon with the following result AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec- tive on publication. An Ordinance Amending Section 3 of the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia and Amending Article III of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, Known and Cited as the L "City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance", by Adding Section 3. Thereto, (Pet. 67-6-1-20), introduced by Councilman McNamara on November 29, 1967, was taken from the table and a roll call vote was conducted thereon with the following result : AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec- tive on publication. An Ordinance Amending Section 13 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, (Pet. 67-6-1-21), introduced by Councilman Kleinert on November 29, 1967, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. LNAYS: Salvadore. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec- tive on publication. 9151 By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1229-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Legislative Committee dated November 11, 1967, submitted pursuant to C.R. #190-67, with regard to providing the City with a traffic study by the employment of a private firm for this purpose as well as providing the position of Traffic Analyst or Traffic Engineer in the classified service, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate its approval in principle of the need of obtaining such a traffic study, and does request that the Mayor submit his report and recommendation relative to the method by which the money presently provided for in the budget should be utilized for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #1230-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Legislative Committee dated November 11, 1967, submitted pursuant to C.R. #454-67, with regard to an amendment to Ordinance No. 543 for the use of masonry block units in the construction of masonry walls, the Council having enacted the proposed ordinance at its regular meeting on November 29, 1967, it is hereby determined to take no further action with respect to the same. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE MOVING OF BUILDINGS OVER, ALONG OR ACROSS HIGHWAYS, STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION TO THE CITY FROM DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF SUCH OPERATION; AUTHORIZING THE BUREAU OF INSPECTION TO ISSUE PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS. 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 Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1231-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Legislative Committee dated November 11, 1967, submitted pursuant to C.R. #664-67, with regard to an amendment to Section 8.05 of Ordinance No. 77, as amended, 9152 the Council having previously taken action with respect to this matter by the enactment of Ordinance No. 647, the Council does hereby determine L that no further action is necessary with respect to the same. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE TO NUMBER BUILDINGS The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SWIMMING POOLS IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND TO LICENSE THE OPERATION OF PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL CLUBS IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 449, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA", BY ADDING SECTION 2.05 OF ARTICLE II THEREOF. 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 Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1232-67 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered the report of the Legislative Committee dated November 11, 1967, submitted pursuant to C.R. #911-67, with regard to an amendment to Ordinance No. 543, which purports to add Section 18.53 relating to the outdoor sale of Christmas trees, the Council having enacted the subject ordinance on November 29, 1967, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter. 9153 Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 449 KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4.07 OF ARTICLE IV THEREOF. The above Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 449 KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4.10 OF ARTICLE IV THEREOF. The above 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 Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1233-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Legislative Committee dated November 11, 1967, submitted pursuant to C.R. #1045-67, in connection with a proposed ordinance which would purport to regulate the keeping of cats within the City, the Council does hereby determine to take no action with respect to the proposed ordinance at this time. *CouncilmAn Milligan was excused at 9:25 P. M. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was WHEREAS, The Michigan State Legislature has passed public acts providing for tax exemption for senior citizens, certain veterans, and unremarried widows; and WHEREAS, The current exemptions are based upon State Equalized Property Valuation of $10,000.00; and WHEREAS, The present increase in State Equalized Valuation, as computed by the Michigan State Tax Commission, has resulted in many tax- payers being denied their exemption. 9,54 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Livonia requests the State Legislature to increase the property limitation from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 on the State Equalized Valuation to qualify for exemption of senior citizens, veterans, and unremarried widows. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City of Livonia requests that the State Legislature increase the income limitation to $6,000.00 as a basis for exemption of senior citizens, and $8,500.00 as a basis for exemption of veterans. BE IT FINNALLY RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be mailed to the City's State Representatives and State Senator. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Nash, Salvadore and Ventura. NAYS: McNamara, Raymond and Kleinert. The President declared the resolution denied. *Councilman Milligan returned at 9:29 P. M. At 9:30 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 Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to designate and establish the following standing committees as the agent of the City of Livonia for the purpose of collective bargaining in compliance with the provisions of Act 336 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1947, as amended by Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965. A. Negotiations with Local 192, Council No. 23, AFSC&ME, AFL-CIO: James L. Miller, Personnel Director - Chairman Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director Carl E. Demek, Supt. of Operations Division Note: Alternate Chairman - Harry C. Tatigian Alternate Members - David A. Perry, Asst. City Attorney Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant B. Negotiations with Livonia Police Officers ' Association. James L. Miller, Personnel Director - Chairman Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney Victor C. Phillips , Budget Director James Jordan, Chief of Police 9155 Note: Alternate Chairman - Harry C. Tatigian Alternate Members - David A. Perry, Assistant City Attorney Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr. ,Chief Accountant C. Negotiations with Livonia Fire Fighters ' Association Local No. 1164 affiliated with IAFF, AFL-CIO: James L. Miller, Personnel Director - Chairman Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director Calvin Roberts, Chief of Fire Division Note: Alternate Chairman - Harry C. Tatigian Alternate Members - David A. Perry, Assistant City Attorney Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr. , Chief Accountant further, the Council does hereby determine that council resolution #1064-65, as well as all other prior resolutions adopted by the City Council with respect to this matter, are hereby amended and modified to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein, further, the Council does hereby determine that the aforesaid bargaining representatives of the City shall be directly responsible to the City Council; and further, that all agreements as may be negotiated shall be made contingent upon obtaining the approval of the same by the Civil Service Commission as well as by the City Council, as provided for and required in the Charter of the City of Livonia. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was RESOLVED, that the designation of Bargaining Teams as the agent of the City of Livonia for the purpose of collective bargaining in compliance with the provisions of Act 336 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1947, as amended by Act 379 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1947, be tabled to the next study session of the Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES : Salvadore, Milligan and Kleinert. NAYS : McNamara, Raymond, Nash and Ventura. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #1234-67 RESOLVED, that the designation of Bargaining Teams as the agent of the City of Livonia for the purpose of collective bargaining in compliance with the provisions of Act 336 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1947, as amended by Act 379 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1947, be referred back to the Committee of the Whole for further study and considera- tion. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Salvadore, Jash, Oilligan Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. 9156 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1235-67 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 55, for the installation of paving on Cavour Avenue north of Five Mile Road, Section 13, 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 Monday, November 6, 1967, at 8:00 P. M. at theCity 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 theCity Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 55, 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 September 11, 1967, in the amount of $14,501.02, are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of improvements in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council; 2. Said Special Assessment Roll No. 55 is hereby approved and confirmedin 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 December 1, 1968. 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, 1968, and subsequent install- ments 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 the date of confirmation of the roll pay the whole or any part of the assessment without interest or penalty, 5. The first installment shall be spread upon the 1968 City tax roll in the manner required by Section 6.05 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments 9157 from the date of confirmation, 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 share of the proposed improvement within said district, the sum of 00.00 is hereby transferred from unappropriated surplus to the Civic Improve- ment Account, to cover the City's cost of said installation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES; McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore and Kleinert. NAYS: Milligan and Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHATTER XII OF ORDINANCE NO. 145, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "MISDEMEANOR ORDINANCE", BY ADDING SECTION 12. THERETO. 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 McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #1236-67 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated September 14, 1967 on all matters required by Sections 3.03 and 4.01 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on Monday, November 6, 1967 at 8:00 P. M. after due notice as required by Section 3.04 of said ordinance, and careful considera- tion having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.05 of said ordinance: 1. Accept and approve said statement in all respects; 9158 2. Determine to make the improvement consisting of the installation of an ornamental street lighting system with underground wiring in Judson Gardens Subdivision, Judson Gardens Subdivision #2, located in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 17, Renwick Park Subdivision, and part of Kingsbury Heights Subdivision #3, and Bureau of Taxation Parcel 17Elbl, E2a, located in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 17, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and, defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived; 3. Approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as set forth in said statement dated September 14, 1967, 4. Determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid by special assessment upon the property especially benefited; 5. Determine that the assessment made for such improvement shall be paid in annual installments, according to said statement; 6. Designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows : A special assessment district located in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as follows: Lots 1 through 60 both inclusive of Judson Gardens Subdivision of part of the N.E. 1/4 of Sec. 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 89, Pages 85 and 86 of Wayne County Records, and Lots 61 through 74 both inclusive of the proposed Judson Gardens Subdivision #2 of part of the N.E. 1/4 of Sec. 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, also A special assessment district located in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as follows : Lots 1 through 11 both inclusive of Renwick Park Subdivision of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Sec. 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 89, Page 82 of Wayne County Records, and Lots 292 through 298 both inclusive of the proposed Kingsbury Heights Subdivision #3 of part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and 9159 The S. 1/2 of the S. 1/2 of the N.W. 1,/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the West 25 acres thereof. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 17 Elbl,E2a) 7. Direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated September 14, 1967; and 8. That upon completion of said rolls, the City Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 3.07 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, and file the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon pursuant to Ordinance No. 401, as amended. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #1237-67 RESOLVED, that the communication dated October 27, 1967 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission with regard to an application from Harold L. Thomas, 14925 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, for a new full year Class C license to be located in the City of Livonia, is hereby referred to the Committee of the Whole, along with all other such applica- tions. Aroll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Kleinert. NAYS: *Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. *President of the Council, Councilman Ventura made the following statement• My "no" vote is cast because I think that an applicant for a new Class "C" license should be given the opportunity to appear before us to explain his plans. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1238-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendation from theCity Engineer dated October 26, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, and it appearing from the aforementioned communication that the necessary contractor's affidavit has been filed, the Council does hereby authorize the final payment in the amount of $3322.50 to the A & J Construction Company and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, which sum represents the balance due on a contract between the A &. J Construction Company and the City of Livonia, dated September 20, 1965 for the Blue Drain Ditch Relocation, and the City Clerk and City Treasura' are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. 9160 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS : None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1239-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendation from the City Engineer, dated October 27, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, and it appearing from the aforementioned communication that the necessary contractor's affidavit has been filed, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of $519.75 to Rose Construction, Inc., 17124 Forest, East Detroit, Michigan, which sum represents the balance due on a contract between that company and the City of Livonia, dated July 18, 1967, for the installation of sidewalks on Lyndon Avenue between Henry Ruff and Bainbridge Avenue and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution; and further, the Council does hereby request the City Clerk to make a pro rata adjustment to the owners of the property assessed, revising such special assessments in accordance with the revised special assessment roll attached to the aforesaid communication, based upon actual construction costs in the manner provided for by the provisions set forth in Article VII of Ordinance No. 401, as amended. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result : AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS : None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1240-67 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution #184-67 at its regular meeting held on February 20, 1967 requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by pavement widening and storm drainage for Levan Road from Schoolcraft to Plymouth Road in Section 29, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michi- gan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the pro- posed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of November 3, 1967, and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, 9161 entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Making of Public Improvements, Defraying the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment and a Special Assess- ment Procedure", the Council does hereby set Monday, January 8, 1968, at 7:30 P. M. as the date and time for a public hearing on the necessity for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.04 of said Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.04 of said ordinance. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #1241-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Engineer dated November 6, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, to which is attached a communication from the Metropolitan Coordinating Engineer of theDepartment of State Highways of the State of Michigan, dated October 18, 1967, with regard to the necessary widening of certain city streets in connection with the proposed construction of I-96 structures at the same, the Council does hereby take this means to determine and declare that the City will undertake to complete, prior to the completion of the interstate program, the street widening as follows • A. Improvement of Newburgh Road to 4 lanes from Plymouth Road to Schoolcraft Road, and 2 lanes north to Five Mile Road; B. Improvement of Levan Road to 5 lanes from Plymouth Road to Schoolcraft Road; and C Improvement of Stark Road to 4 lanes from Plymouth Road to Schoolcraft Road; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Edward Shelberg, Metropolitan Coordinating Engineer, Department of State Highways, Stevens T. Mason Bldg. , Lansing, Michigan 48926. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1242-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated November 8, 1967 from the City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Burton- Share, Inc. , 26711 Woodward Avenue, Huntington Woods, Michigan, the $8500.00 bond deposited with the City in accordance with resolution #227-66 adopted on March 3, 1966, to guarantee satisfactory improvements to be installed in Plymouth-Levan Industrial Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, it appearing from the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all required improvements have been satisfactorily installed; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 9162 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS : None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1243-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from James R. McCann, Municipal Judge, dated October 25, 1967, wherein a request is made for an increase to be made in the compensation to be paid to the Substitute Judge for services rendered in the Municipal Court, the Council does hereby approve of such increase whereby the new rate to be established would be in the amount of $100.00 per day or part thereof, and does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare an amendment to Section 8, Ordinance No. 327, as amended, consistent with the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS : None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was L #1244-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from James R. McCann, Municipal Judge, dated November 1, 1967, wherein a request is made for an appropriation in the amount of $1500.00 to the Capital Outlay Account of the Municipal Court for the purpose of purchasing law books, for certain decorating and the replacement of a chair, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $1500.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to Account #113-70 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES : Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: McNamara and Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #12.45-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget Director dated November 8, 1967, approved by the Mayor; and it appearing from the aforesaid communication that final inspections have been made by the Bureau of Inspection, the Council does hereby authorize the final pay- ment in the amount of $375.00 to the Livonia Building Materials Company and a final payment in the amount of $398.50 to the Allen & Spicer Company for the construction and renovation work performed at the Municipal Court in the remodeling of the office facilities for the Probation Department as well as court remodeling, which sums include the full and complete balance due on contracts dated February 25, 1967 and February 27, 1967 with 9163 the respective aforementioned firms, including the sum of $63.00 for additional work performed by the Livonia Building Materials Company and the sum of $124.00 for additional work performed by the Allen & Spicer Company, it being the understanding of the Council that all work under the said contracts has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications and that the contractors have filed their respective declarations that there is no money owing for any labor or material in con- nection with the work performed under the said contracts, for this purpose the sum of $187.00 is hereby transferred from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to Account #133-70, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #12.46-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated October 26, 1967, approved by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 23, 1967 wherein the Commission did amend Section 5.2, paragraph (4)(b) of the Compensation Plan in the following manner RESOLVED, that Section 5.2 Entrance Salary Rates (4) Rate of Pay on Promotion (b) be proposed to be amended as follows . (AMENDMENT IN CAPS. ) (b) In any case where a wage grade employee is promoted to a classification with a higher pay range, the new rate shall be at the lowest step or half-step in the higher range that will provide an increase over the rate received immediately prior to such promotion. IN THOSE CASES WHERE A WAGE GRADE EMPLOYEE IS APPOINTED FROM AN ELIGIBLE LIST TO A CLASSIFICA- TION FROM A CLASSIFICATION WITH A HIGHER RATE OF PAY, HE SHALL BE PAID AT THE MAXIMUM IN THE CLASSIFICATION TO WHICH PROMOTED, PROVIDED THAT THE JOB REQUIREMENTS OF THE HIGHER CLASSIFICATION ARE ESSENTIALLY THE SAME AS THOSE OF THE CLASSIFI- CATION TO WHICH THE EMPLOYEE IS PROMOTED AND PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS SERVED AT LEAST THREE MONTHS IN THE HIGHER CLASSIFICATION. IN THOSE CASES IN WHICH THE EMPLOYEE IS APPOINTED FROM AN ELIGIBLE LIST TO A CLASSIFICATION FROM A HIGHER CLASSIFICATION IN WHICH THE JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE DIFFERENT FROM THOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION TO WHICH HE IS APPOINTED, THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROBATION, AND THE APPROPRIATE WAGE OR SALARY STEP FOR SUCH APPOINTMENTS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. 9164 The Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Salvadore and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1247-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated October 31, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director, which transmits a restlution adopted by the Civil Service Com- mission on October 30, 1967, wherein the Commission does recommend that the classification of Seasonal Clerk be established in the following manner• SEASONAL CLERK Seasons 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $2.29/hr. $2.37/hr. $2.45/hr. $2.53/hr. $2.61/hr. 1) All seasonal work done during the fiscal year in the Treasurer's Office and/or Assessor's Office shall constitute one (1) season for the purpose of determining the step for a Seasonal Clerk, provided, however, that if seasonal employees start just prior to the beginning of the fiscal year, their work shall count as part of that fiscal year's work for determining the seasonal rate. 2) The hourly rate represents full compensation for all services rendered with no other compensation or benefits to be received except that after 480 scheduled work hours, the employee will be eligible for holiday pay. 3) Employees in this classification shall be eligible for over-time payment in the same manner as permanent full-time employees when overtime work is required, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: Salvadore. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1248-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated October 31, 1967 from Donald M. Burns, 34850 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan with regard to the development of property owned by Mr. Burns in the area shown on an attached drawing to the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby refer the same to the City Planning Commission for its report and recommendation. 9165 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNra, it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to delete the last five words of same. A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result: AYES: McNamara, Raymond and Kleinert. NAYS: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. The President declared the amendment denied. A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result: AYES : Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: McNamara, Raymond and Kleinert. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a petition from certain residents, received by the City Clerk on October 31, 1967, wherein a request is made for an improvement on Perth Avenue from the east subdivision line of Castle Gardens #5 to the existing pavement on Richfield, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS : McNamara, Raymond, Nash and Kleinert. The President declared the resolution denied. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #1249-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition received October 31, 1967 from certain residents of Castle Gardens #5 Subdivision, requesting that Perth Avenue be improved to minimum standards from the east subdivision line of Castle Gardens #5 to the existing pavement on Richfield, and before determining to make such improvement on Perth, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the pro- posed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended. 9166 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: Salvadore. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #1250-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works dated November 3, 1967, approved by the Mayor, with respect to a request from Clarenceville School District concerning the walkway to the Botsford Park from Angling Road to Botsford Elementary School, in Section 1, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Joint Council- School Committee for the purpose of meeting with the Board of Education of the Clarenceville School District in order to discuss the ramifications involved in order to implement this project. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #12,1-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Sunnyside Estates Civic Association dated November 8, 1967 with respect to the alleged hazardous conditions existing on the city-owned park site located in Section 21, commonly referred to as the "Aubert/Smaniotto" property, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Public Works and the Department of Parks and Recreation for their respective reports and recommendations, such reports to specifically consider the following: 1. the action which would be required to give immediate relief and alleviate the present existing problems, and 2. the recommended action for the long-range ultimate development of this park site. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #1252-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 7, 1967 from Mr. Bernard E. Hanus, Asst. Committee Clerk, Board of Supervisors, County of Wayne, to which is attached a resolution adopted by the Wayne County Board of Supervisors on October 26, 1967 establishing a revised procedure to be followed for the purpose of allocating increased portions of the County's cost for services performed by the Bureau of Taxation for cities and townships, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City Assessor for his report and recommendation. 9167 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #1253-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated November 14, 1967 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning sidewalk construction at the southeast corner of Brookfield (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 22Z3a1a), and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the owner of the lot and premises therein referred to, to construct, rebuild or repair the sidewalk in front of, adjacent to and abutting such premises, and the CityClerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to Ordinance No. 446, Article 5, Section 5.5 of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, and further, said notice shall set forth that the owner of said lot and premises herein referred to shall complete said sidewalk work on or before May 31, 1968. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #1254-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated October 26, 1967 which transmits its resolut4in #10-144-67 with respect to Petition #67-8-3-7 submitted by Borman Food Stores, Inc., requesting to vacate a portion of Deering Avenue located south of Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, the Council does hereby refer the same to the City Engineer for his report and recommenda- tion, such report to be submitted within thrity (30) days; and further, the Department of Law is requested to prepare a Vacating Ordinance consistent with the action taken by the City Planning Commission, to be submitted for Council approval. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously adopted, it was #1255-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Planning Commission dated November 13, 1967 which transmits its resolution L #10-156-67 regarding Site Plan #1400-67 presented by the Borman Food Stores, Inc. , for property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road at Grand River, in Section 1, the Council does hereby refer the same to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation, such recommendation to be made together with the matter previously referred to the City Engineer in connection with Petition #67-8-3-7. 9168 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #1256-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 11, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, as well as Opinion No. 67-16 from the Department of Law dated September 11, 1967, and a letter dated November 6, 1967 from the City Planning Commission, and the preliminary plat of the proposed Stark Gardens Subdivision situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, having received the tentative approval of the City Planning Commission on January 6, 1959, by its resolution #2-33-59 and approved by the City Council on May 19, 1965 by its resolution #497-65, and a report dated June 8, 1967, from the City Engineer approved by the Director of Public Works, indicating that full compliance has been made with the conditions upon which the preliminary plat was approved by the Council, the City Planning Commission having approved the final plat on May 23, 1967 in its resolution #5-80-67, and the preliminary plat as previously submitted having been revised by the proprietor so as to have the same fully conform to the standards set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, such revision as indicated in the map attached to the aforesaid communication from the City Planning Commission dated November 6, 1967, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat of Stark Gardens Subdivision located in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 21, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by Goodman Bros. & Co., as proprietors, the proprietors thereof being required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the Plat Act, Act 172 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1929, as amended, the applicable Plat Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, and the resolutions of the City Council of the City of Livonia, Michigan, subject, however, to the dedication of a ten (10) foot walkway and the installation of a sidewalk between lots 42 and 43. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #1.257-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 28, 1967 from the Department of Law, as well as the communication from the Parks and Recreation Commission dated November 13, 1967, approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the proposed renewal of a contract with Recreation Music Instruction Corporation and Recreation Dance, Incorporated, which agreement would be for a two-year period from September 1, 1967 through August 31, 1969, inclusive, and which agreement is in connection with the conduct of a recreation music and dance program in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed agreement by and between the City and the aforesaid parties in the manner herein submitted and does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their signatures to such agreement for and in behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 9169 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. Opinion No. 67-18 relative to the Voluntary Work Program submitted by the Department of Law in response to council resolution #666-67, was received and filed for the information of the Council. Opinion No. 67-20 relative to the employment by the City of private concern for Collective Bargaining, submitted by the Department of Law in response to council resolution #1140-67, was received and filed for the information of the Council. Opinion No. 67-21 relative to the duration of City Bargaining Team, Delegation of Authority, submitted by the Department of Law in response to council resolution #1099-67, was received and filed for the information of the Council. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5.02 AND 5.03 OF ARTICLE V OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Pet. 67-6-6-3 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 McNamara, it was # 8-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated November 9, 1967 which transmits its resolution #10-155-67 wherein the Planning Commission recommends the approval of the preliminary plat of the Kenwood Park Subdivision located south of Plymouth Road and west of Yale Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, theCouncil does hereby defer taking action with respect to the same pending receipt from the Department of Public Works of its report regarding development plans and specifications, adequacy of proposed improvements, compliance with subdivision improvement requirements of the City,estimated total cost of all proposed and required public improvements,, utilities and grading, etc. 9170 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #1259-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby reaffirm its prior action taken in council resolution #582-67, regarding a request from Sunny Side Estates Civic Association for permission to tap water to the Yale and Schoolcraft Blvd. and Ramblewood Island so as to enable the association to maintain such boulevard areas, and the Council does hereby refer the same to the Water Department for appropriate action in this regard. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #1260-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law submit its opinion relative to the legality of the filing fees which are prescribed in Section 23.03 of Ordinance No. 543 as amended. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #1261-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Assessor dated November 6, 1967 approved by the Mayor for submission which submits a petition received by the City Clerk on November 7, 1967 from Second Greenfield Detroit Corporation and Borman Food Stores, Inc. for a lot split, and in accordance with the provision of Act 73 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of dividing Parcel 17a0LAa and 17a0LAb of Kingsbury Heights Subdivision, of part of the Southwest 1/4 Section 17, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, into three parcels the legal descriptions which shall read as follows : Parcel A West part of Out Lot A Kingsbury Heights Subdivision, part of the S.W. 1/4 Sec. 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 84, Pages 35, 36, 37, Wayne County Records, described as beginning at the Southwest corner of Out Lot A and proceeding thence North 0 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds West 400.00 feet, thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds East 504.89 feet, thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 00 seconds West 400.00 feet, thence along the North line of Five Mile Road North 89 degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds West 502.15 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 4.6236 acres. 9171 Parcel B East part of Out Lot A Kingsbury Heights Subdivision part of the S. W. 1/4 Sec. 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 84, Pages 35, 36, 37, Wayne County Records, described as beginning at the Southeast corner of Out Lot A and proceeding thence along the North line of Five Mile Road North 89 degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds West 497.85 feet, thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 00 seconds East 400.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds East 495.11 feet, thence along the Westerly line of Levan Road South 0 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds East 400.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 4.5589 acres. Excluding therefrom however, all that certain plot, piece and parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, bounded and described as follows• Situated in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, Part of Out Lot A Kingsbury Heights Subdivision, beginning at the Southeast corner of Out Lot A; thence West 150 feet, thence North 150 feet; thence East 150 feet; thence South 150 feet to part of beginning, of Kingsbury Heights Subdivision of part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 17, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 84, Pages 35, 36, and 37 of Plats, Wayne County Records. Parcel C Part of Out Lot A Kingsbury Heights Subdivision, part of the S. W. 1/4, Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 84, Pages 35, 36, 37, Wayne County Records, described as beginning at a point at the Southeast corner of Out Lot A and proceeding thence along the North line of 5 Mile Road also being the South line of Out Lot A, North 89 degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds West 150.00 feet, thence North 0 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds West 150.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds East 150.00 feet, thence along the East line of Out Lot A, also being the West line of Levan Road South 0 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds East 150.00 feet to the point of beginning. 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: McNamara, Raymond, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert and Ventura. NAYS: Nash. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #1262-67 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.. 9172 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #1263-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Depart- ment of Law submit its report relative to the propriety of the City adopt- ing an ordinance regulating builders of homes in new subdivisions so as to require the giving of adequate notice to purchasers of such homes that their subdivision will be provided with street lighting pursuant to pro- visions of City ordinances; further, the Department of Law is requested to submit a draft of a proposed ordinance for Council consideration in this regard. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, this 593rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:45 P. M., December 4, 1967. 4 ADDISON W. BACO" 'it Clerk.