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SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,701 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 21, 2012
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Thomas Robinson, Maureen
Miller Brosnan, Brandon Kritzman, Joe Laura, John Pastor and Laura Toy. Absent:
James McCann.
#97-12 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, unanimously adopted, approving the
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minutes of the 1,700 Regular Meeting of the Council held March 7, 2012.
President Toy announced there is new data on Items #6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and
19; there is also an “X” item to be discussed following tonight’s Agenda.
#98-12 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, unanimously adopted, suspending the
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rules for procedure as outlined in CR 574-82 in order to permit consideration of items
that do not appear on the agenda.
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#99-12 Resolution by Pastor and Robinson, unanimously adopted, placing
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Agenda Items #22 through #45 on the Consent Agenda.
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#100-12 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, unanimously adopted, placing Item X-1
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on the Regular Agenda.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Joe Neussendorfer, 11316 Merriman, said while he was doing some historical research
he came across a scholarly paper that was published in 1976 about a farmer who
owned 40 acres of land in the old Livonia Township; his name was Carl Griebling. He
was a German immigrant who had settled in Livonia Township in 1865; in his letter he
was writing to his cousin in Germany telling him how great it was here in Livonia.
The following items were received and filed:
Communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 13, 2012, re: additional
information of investment rate of returns.
Communication from the Department of Finance, dated February 18, 2012, re: the
Annual Report for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2011, on the investment activity
of City Funds.
Communication from the Planning Commission, dated March 14, 2012, re: an updated
distribution map of liquor licenses throughout Livonia.
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Communication from the Planning Commission, dated March 14, 2012, re: a list of
resale, consignment and thrift type resale stores currently operating in Livonia and
nearby communities and survey findings of approval processes of local communities for
these types of businesses. (Pet. 2012-01-02-02)
Communication from Heather Mezzadri, dated March 16, 2012, re: her support for
waiver use approval for Style Trader at the proposed location 11502 Middlebelt Road.
Communication from Stacey Dogonski, dated March 16, 2012, re: her support for waiver
use approval for Style Trader at the proposed location 11502 Middlebelt Road.
Communication from Dorothy Bruce, dated March 13, 2012, re: her opposition for
waiver use approval for Style Trader at the proposed location 11502 Middlebelt Road.
Communication from the father of Cindy Begorwicz, dated March 13, 2012, re: her
support for waiver use approval for Style Trader at the proposed location 11502
Middlebelt Road.
Communication from Josie Smith, dated March 19, 2012, re:: her support for waiver use
approval for Style Trader at the proposed location 11502 Middlebelt Road.
Communication from the Department of Law, dated March 13, 2012, re: proposed
amendment to Zoning Ordinance. (Pet. 2011-11-06-03)
Communication from the Department of Law, dated March 13, 2012, re: proposed
amendment to Section 1.04 of the Zoning Ordinance. (Pet. 2012-01-06-01)
Communication from the Department of Law, dated March 13, 2012, re: proposed
amendments to Sections 2.02, 2.03, 2.06, 2.07, 2.08, and 2.10 of the Zoning Ordinance.
(Pet. 2012-01-06-02)
Communication from the Department of Law, dated March 13, 2012, re: proposed
amendments to Sections 3.02, 3.04, and 3.05 of the Zoning Ordinance. (Pet. 2012-01-
06-03)
Communication from the Department of Law, dated March 13, 2012, re: proposed
amendments to Sections 4.02, and 4.08 of the Zoning Ordinance. (Pet. 2012-01-06-04)
Communication from the Department of Law, dated March 13, 2012, re: proposed
amendments to Sections 5.02, and 5.11 of the Zoning Ordinance. (Pet. 2012-01-06-05)
Communication received at the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee held
on March 19, 2012, re: additional information on House Bill 5439 and House Bill 5411
pertaining to the installation of Smart Meters. (CR 17-12)
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Communication received at the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee held
on March 19, 2012, from Patrick Hudson, Michigan Public Service Commission, re:
research on EMF exposure from Smart Meters. (CR 17-12)
Copy of an article “Stop Smart Meters in Grand Rapids,” received at the Infrastructure
and Community Transit Committee held on March 19, 2012, re: an International
Physicians Group opposition to the installation of Smart Meters. (CR 17-12)
Copy of an article in the Edison Electric Institute Magazine, received at the
Infrastructure & Community Transit Committee Meeting on March 19, 2012, re: Smart
Meters and RF Exposure Issues. (CR 17-12)
Communication from Michael Solo, Jr., DTE, to the Michigan Public Service
Commission, dated March 16, 2012, re: their request for information regarding Smart
Meters. (CR 17-12)
Communication from Mary Tworek, received at the Infrastructure and Community
Transit Committee Meeting held on March 19, 2012, re: Petition signed by Livonia
residents requesting Livonia City Council adopt a resolution placing a moratorium on the
installation of Smart Meters in Livonia. (CR 17-12)
The following resolutions were offered by Pastor and Kritzman:
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#101-12 Approving the request of Liuying Li, 14296 Princeton Drive, Plymouth, MI
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48170, for a Massage Therapist Permit in accordance with Chapter 5.49 of the Livonia
Police
Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#102-12 Approving the request of Calais Tuddles, 42088 Richmond Drive,
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Belleville, MI 48111-2345, for a Massage Apprentice Permit in accordance with Chapter
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5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#103-12 Approving the request from BL Restaurant Operations, LLC, to add a new
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dance-entertainment permit, to be held in conjunction with 2011 Class C licensed
Police
business with Official Permit (Food), Outdoor Service (1 Area) and 2 Bars for the
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business located at 37716 Six Mile, Suite A-100, Livonia, MI 48154.
planning
Fire
#104-12 Authorizing the purchase of a refurbished golf course irrigation pump
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station from Pro Pump & Controls, 27962 East Broadway, Walbridge, OH 43465, in the
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P&R
amount of $55,750.00 from budgeted funds.
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#105-12 Approving an extension of the bid with Allie Brothers, Inc. for a period of
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two (2) years for Fire and Rescue Division uniforms and related uniform items for the
Fire
period of May 1, 2011 through May 1, 2013. (CRS 174-03, 335-05, 186-07 and 375-09)
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#106-12 Approving the payment to Liqui-Force Services, Inc., 28529 Goddard
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Road, Suite 106, Romulus, MI 48174 for emergency repair and replacement work on
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the sanitary sewer main at Morlock and Middlebelt (Hartland/Dorvin Nursing Home) in
the amount of $24,604.50; FURTHER, approving the payment to Sinacola Construction
Company, 30380 South Hill Court, New Hudson, MI, 48165-9711, in the amount of
$35,815.00 for such repairs; FURTHER, appropriating and authorizing an expenditure
in an amount not to exceed $60,419.50 from the Water and Sewer Fund for this
purpose.
#107-12 Approving and authorizing a contract extension with Orchard, Hiltz and
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McCliment, Inc., 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 and a contract extension
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with Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc., 905 South Boulevard East, Rochester Hills,
MI 48307 for Inspection and Testing Services for a one (1) year period ending
November 30, 2012. (CRS 252-09 and 382-10)
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#108-12 Approving Petition 2012-01-02-01 submitted by The Health & Fortune,
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L.L.C. requesting waiver use approval to operate a massage establishment (Wu Xing
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Acupressure Massage) within the Laurel Park Place shopping center, located at 37700
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Planning
Six Mile Road, subject to conditions.
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#109-12 Approving Petition 2012-02-SN-01 submitted by Joe’s Meat & Seafood,
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requesting approval for additional wall signage for a retail unit within the Maiorana
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Insp Shopping Center located at 33066 Seven Mile Road, subject to conditions.
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#110-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 34234 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Eng Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#111-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 34730 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#112-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 34320 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#113-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 33500 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
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#114-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 34325 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#115-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 34235 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#116-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the adjacent parcel to 33500 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
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#117-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 33612 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#118-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 33493 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
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#119-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36728 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#120-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36700 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
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#121-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36616 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#122-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36075 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
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#123-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36435 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#124-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 34752 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#125-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 34750 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Eng Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#126-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36500 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#127-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36500 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#128-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36730 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
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Road. (CR 322-92)
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#129-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36434 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#130-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36720 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#131-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 36700 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#132-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 34700 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
#133-12 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed
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conveying part of the property located at 34680 Seven Mile Road, to the County of
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Eng
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law, in connection with the
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widening and resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Newburgh
Road. (CR 322-92)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions:
AYES: Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, Laura, Pastor, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26 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. (Petition 2012-01-01-01)
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#134-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Laura, unanimously adopted, approving the
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request from N. H. Enterprises, Inc. to transfer all stock in a 2011 SDM Licensed
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Business wherein existing sole stockholder, Nazim D. Hourany, transfers all 1,000
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shares of stock to new stockholder, Belal N. Hourany, and to transfer ownership of an
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escrowed 2011 SDD License only from RDS Detroit, Inc., and to transfer location from
37681 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, to be held in
conjunction with an existing 2011 SDM License for a business located at 27405 Grand
River, Livonia, Michigan.
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#135-12 Resolution by Pastor and Brosnan, approving Petition 2012-01-02-02
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submitted by Tayfer, L.L.C. requesting waiver use approval to operate a second-hand
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store and resale shop within the Livonia Crossroads shopping center, located at 11502
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Middlebelt Road, subject to conditions.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, Pastor, and Toy.
NAYS: Laura.
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#136-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Kritzman, unanimously adopted, hereby
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referring the subject matter of Section 11.03 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia to the Legislative Affairs Committee for its report and recommendation.
Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES II AND XXVIII OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2011-11-06-03)
Kritzman gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1.04 OF ARTICLE I OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-01)
Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.02 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.03 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
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Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.06 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.07 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.08 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.10 OF ARTICLE II OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-02)
Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.02 OF ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-03)
Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.04 OF ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-03)
Brosnan gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.05 OF ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-03)
Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.02 OF ARTICLE IV
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-04)
Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.08 OF ARTICLE IV
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-04)
Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.02 OF ARTICLE V OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-05)
Pastor gave FIRST READING to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.11 OF ARTICLE V OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition
2012-01-06-05)
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#137-12 Resolution by Pastor and Laura, unanimously adopted, accepting a cash
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donation on behalf of the City of Livonia in the amount of $100.00 from the students and
Fire
staff of Holmes Middle School for the purposes as designated by the donor.
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#138-12 Resolution by Kritzman and Pastor, unanimously adopted, accepting a
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cash donation on behalf of the City of Livonia in the amount of $300.00 from the Livonia
Fire
Goodfellows for the purposes as designated by the donor.
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#139-12 Resolution by Laura and Pastor directing that a Closed Committee of the
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Whole meeting be held to discuss litigation matters and attorney/client privileged
communications in connection with pending litigation, Linda Curran v City of Livonia.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, Laura, Pastor, and Toy.
NAYS: None.
#140-12 Resolution by Brosnan and Robinson, commending the Michigan Public
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Service Commission on looking into the matter of Smart Meters Technology and
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encouraging them to conduct a careful and thorough analysis of the health, safety and
privacy issues as well as the opt-out provision provided by DTE Energy and allow
individual customers to decline Smart Meter installation in their homes.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, Pastor, and Toy.
NAYS: Laura.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Christopher Martin, 12275 Inkster Road, expressed his view the City’s Directory of
Board Members, Department Heads and Commissioners is an important document
comparable to the City Charter.
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By Laura and Brosnan, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,701 Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia at 9:22 p.m. on March 21, 2012.
TERRY A. MARECKI
CITY CLERK
*The foregoing is a summary of the Council’s proceedings in synopsis form as authorized by CR 1158-68. The full text of the official
minutes of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is available to the public upon request.