HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2010-06-21 37594
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY NINTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2010
On June 21, 2010, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of the
Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember Pastor led the meeting with an invocation
Roll was called with the following result: John Pastor, Brian Meakin,
Joe Laura, Laura Toy, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Conrad Schwartz, and James
McCann Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Jim Inglis, Executive Director of Housing, Terry A. Marecki,
City Clerk; and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#214-10 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,658th Regular
Meeting of the Council held June 9, 2010, are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, Brosnan, and Schwartz.
NAYS None
PRESENT McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
Pastor announced the Livonia SPREE will start Tuesday, June 22nd
and will run through the fireworks display on Sunday, June 27th Pastor encouraged
all Livonia residents to attend the SPREE
President McCann announced there would be four (4) Public Hearings
held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at 7 00 p m in the Auditorium of Livonia City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI as follows
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Robert Sakuta, President, Delta Development, LLC, is requesting
approval of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to renovate
and expand the building located at 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI
48150 (Industrial Development Overlay District #110),
Robert Sakuta, President, Delta Research Corp , is requesting
approval of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for the
purchase of various machinery and equipment for their facility located
at 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150 (Industrial Development
Overlay District#110),
Robert Sakuta, President, Delta Gear, Inc , is requesting approval of
an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for the purchase of
various machinery and equipment for their facility located at 36251
Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150 (Industrial Development Overlay
District#110), and
Robert Sakuta, President, Delta Research Corp , is requesting
approval of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for the
purchase of various machinery and equipment for their facility located
at 32791 Capitol, Livonia, MI 48150 (Industrial Development District
#80)
President McCann announced there would be an "X" item discussed at
the end of the meeting regarding a request from the Mayor to schedule a Closed
Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss union contract negotiations
During Audience Communication, Tom Mellnick, Jr , 20212 Pollyanna,
Livonia, addressed Council to announce the Livonia Amateur Radio Club (LARC) will
host its annual "Field Day" event. Mr Mellnick indicated the event will take place
behind Fire Station #6 located at 37876 Plymouth Road and stated LARC members
will practice and demonstrate various modes of emergency broadcasting
communications during this annual training exercise using non-traditional forms of
power including generators, solar power, and battery power, to run the
communication equipment in order to be prepared in cases of disaster or emergency
and to assist first responders and others within the community Mr Mellnick stated
the event will run from 2 00 p m. Saturday, June 26th through 2 00 p m Sunday,
June 27th. Mr Mellnick invited the Mayor, Councilmembers, first responders, and all
residents to stop by to see the communication capabilities and indicated further
information can be obtained by contacting him via telephone at (734) 812-0703,
through the Club's website of www.livoniaarc.com, or by e-mail at
tornirmellnick.com
Mayor Kirksey addressed Council to discuss issues following the
recent storm that passed through the area last Friday Mayor Kirksey reported the
City responded immediately following the storm to begin clean-up with a combination
of City employees (who were brought in around midnight and worked through until
noon the next day) in conjunction with private contractors the City uses on a regular
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basis for tree trimming services Mayor Kirksey reported at least six homes were hit
with trees and the storm created extensive damage with downed limbs and power
lines throughout the City Mayor Kirksey reported the City's DPW phone lines were
staffed throughout the day on Saturday and residents were instructed to call (734)
466-2655 to report any damage that was not yet cleaned up Mayor Kirksey
indicated final clean-up is expected to be completed no later than Thursday and
stated various City services, such as brush pick-up, would be delayed as many City
crews were being utilized for storm clean up and taken away from their other
scheduled duties
Mayor Kirksey advised Council all residents are encouraged to water
during non-peak hours of 11 00 p m to 5 00 a m to ensure water rates are kept at a
minimal increase Mayor Kirksey reported the City will adhere to the recommended
non-peak guidelines with the exception of new plantings Further, Mayor Kirksey
advised although most of the sprinklers throughout the City are on timers, when
power outages occur the timing of the sprinklers is interrupted and the timers must
be reset manually Mayor Kirskey indicated residents can report sprinkler and
water-related timing concerns by calling the DPW main phone line of (734) 466-2655
during business hours of 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Monday through Friday, or by
contacting the Police Help Desk during non-traditional business hours at (734) 466-
2470
Jim Inglis, Executive Director of Housing, addressed Council to provide
a verbal update concerning recent storm-related power outages that directly affected
senior housing communities Mr Inglis indicated two senior communities,
McNamara Towers I and II and Silver Village, lost power during the recent storm
over the weekend Mr Inglis reported generators are on-site at McNamara Towers
which provided the capability of lighting hallways, stairways, and public rooms Mr
Inglis indicated power was restored to McNamara Towers at approximately 3 00
a m Saturday morning However, Newburgh Village lost power at approximately
11 00 p m on Friday and the Housing Department was not contacted until 6 00 p m
on Saturday to advise power still had not been restored Mr Inglis reported DTE
Energy was contacted on Saturday regarding the outage and he personally
contacted DTE again on Sunday Mr Inglis indicated emergency power was
available at Newburgh Village which provided power to the Community Building,
which he stated was made available to all residents during the power outage Mr
Inglis indicated the Housing Department will work with the Administration and the
Mayor to get senior buildings coded with DTE Energy as "priority" status to ensure
electrical service for seniors is restored quicker in the future and reported residents
will be reminded of emergency procedures to follow during such situations
On a motion by Schwartz, seconded by Meakin, it was
#215-10 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Nicole Bush, 14641 Susanna, dated May 18, 2010, requesting
permission to close Susanna between Ross and Donald on Saturday,
July 10, 2010, from 1 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
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requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, July 11, 2010, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#216-10 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Annemarie Posh, 9301 Woodring, dated June 2, 2010, requesting
permission to close Woodring between Vermont and Oregon on
Saturday, July 24, 2010, from 2 00 p m to 10 00 p.m for the purpose
of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission
as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, July 25, 2010, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#217-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Peter
Wu, Senior Pastor, Chinese Gospel Church, dated May 26, 2010,
which requests permission to waive Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control)
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow a band to
play music from approximately 7 00 p m until 9 00 p m in connection
with an outdoor event scheduled for Sunday, June 27, 2010, at their
church located at 35301 Five Mile Road to celebrate the 4th of July
holiday, the Council does hereby determine to waive Section 8 32.070
(Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances between the hours
of 7.00 p m and 9 00 p m in connection with this event to be held on
Sunday, June 27, 2010
#218-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Rebecca Kritzman, Co-President, Livonia Nursery, Inc., dated May 19,
2010, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that Livonia
Nursery, Inc is recognized as a non-profit organization operating in the
community, and the action herein being taken for the purpose of
affording Livonia Nursery, Inc an opportunity to obtain a charitable
gaming license or registration from the State of Michigan in
accordance with provisions of State statute
#219-10 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, Sam Caramagno, 17441 Merriman, Livonia, Michigan
48152, is hereby reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a
three-year term expiring July 12, 2013, with all the authority and duties
as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
#220-10 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, Craig S Pastor, 20072 Parker, Livonia, Michigan 48152, is
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hereby reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year
term expiring July 12, 2013, with all the authority and duties as set
forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
#221-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 7, 2010,
which bears the signature of the City Attorney and the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits resolution 3149-10 adopted by the Parks and Recreation
Commission on April 5, 2010, requesting approval of an Addendum to
the Lease Agreement between the City and the Livonia Hockey
Association to reflect a $3 00 per hour utility surcharge to all user
groups except the Livonia Parks and Recreation Programs, the Council
does hereby approve this request and the Department of Law is
hereby requested to prepare an appropriate Addendum to the Lease
Agreement for all user groups except the Livonia Parks and Recreation
Programs and specifying that the Addendum shall be for a one (1) year
term, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute such
Addendum, subject to the approval as to form by the Department of
Law, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#222-10 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is a Michigan City; and
WHEREAS, City of Livonia has the power, privilege and authority to
maintain and operate a fire department providing fire protection, fire
suppression, emergency medical services, and special operations
("Fire Services"), and
WHEREAS, Fire Services can further be improved by cooperation
between political subdivisions during times of public emergency,
conflagration or disaster; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Constitution of 1963, Article 7, § 28 and the
Urban Corporation Act of 1967, Act No 7 of the Public Acts of 1967,
Ex. Sess , being MCL 124 501 et seq of the Michigan Compiled Laws
(the "Cooperation Act"), permit a political subdivision to exercise jointly
with any other political subdivision any power, privilege or authority
which such political subdivisions share in common and which each
might exercise separately; and
WHEREAS, the Western Wayne County Fire Department Mutual Aid
Association (the "Association") has been formed as a separate legal
entity Michigan public body corporate under the Cooperation Act
pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement effective March 24, 2003, and
WHEREAS, the Association is governed by an Association Board, and
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WHEREAS, City of Livonia is a party to the Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is desirous to amend the Interlocal Agreement to (i)
exclude previous indemnification language, and (ii) to add language
allowing for participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
(MABAS), and
WHEREAS, the Amendments have been approved by the Association
Board, and
WHEREAS, the Cooperation Act and/or the Interlocal Agreement
require an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement to be approved by
all the parties to the Interlocal Agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1 The City of Livonia does hereby approve the attached
"Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement" subject, if
necessary, to technical, typographical, or non-substantial
modifications approved by legal counsel before the Effective
Date of the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement; and
2 The City of Livonia authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
#223.1tohe Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated May 25,
2010, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the quote submitted by ESRI, Inc , 380 New York Street,
Redlands, California 92373, to provide software maintenance for
Livonia's Geographic Information System (GIS) in the amount of
$16,500 00, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted in
Account No 101-915-851-020 for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize this purchase without competitive bidding for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action
is taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended
An e-mail communication from Steve Laser, Project Manager, dated
June 3, 2010, re expressing intent to withdraw request for outdoor storage and
display of merchandise in front of the Kroger Store located at 33523 Eight Mile
Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
2010-04-02-08)
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#224-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from Steve Laser, dated June 3, 2010, and the report and
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, dated May 14,
2010, which sets forth its resolution 05-31-2010, adopted on May 11,
2010, with regard to Petition 2010-04-02-08, submitted by The Kroger
Company of Michigan, requesting waiver use approval for outdoor
storage and display of merchandise in front of the Kroger Store on
property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road, between
Farmington Road and Gill Road (33523 Eight Mile Road) in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action based upon the fact
that the request has been withdrawn by the Petitioner
#225-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated May 26, 2010, which submits a
proposed Amendment to Subsection (b) and (d) of Section 18 42A
(Wireless Communication Facilities) of Article XVIII of the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance to better insure that operators and colocators do not
have radio frequency (RF) energy emissions or other detrimental field
output and to require colocators and operators to notify the Inspection
Department of changes in ownership and contact information and in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 23 01(a) of the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine on its
own motion to refer to and request that the City Planning Commission
conduct a Public Hearing on the question of whether such Amendment
should be made, and thereafter submit a report and recommendation
to Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, and
McCann
NAYS None
A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated June 21, 2010,
re proposed resolution to be adopted concerning the subject of representation on
the Detroit Water and Sewer Department (DWSD) Board of Commissioners, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 199-10)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#226-10 WHEREAS, the Detroit Water and Sewer Department
(DWSD) is under the jurisdiction of the Board of Water Commissioners
of the City of Detroit, and is operated as a branch of the City of Detroit
government; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Water Commissioners are
appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor of Detroit under a
City Charter that requires at least 4 of the 7 Board members be
residents of the City of Detroit; and
WHEREAS, the DWSD Water Treatment and Distribution System
serves approximately four million customers in Southeast Michigan
and the DWSD Sewage Treatment System serves approximately three
million customers in Southeast Michigan, and
WHEREAS, the DWSD system, originated in 1836, has had its growth
over the many years financed and funded by the sale of bonds, which
in turn were paid off, and continue to be paid off, from revenue
received from water and sewer bills paid by individual customers, and
not from City of Detroit taxes, and
WHEREAS, the expenses to operate this system are paid with revenue
from individual water and sewer bills paid by individual customers, and
not from City of Detroit taxes, and
WHEREAS, approximately 75 percent of the water and sewer
customers of the DWSD system do not reside in the City of Detroit and
cannot vote in City of Detroit elections, and
WHEREAS, the current oversight system fails to provide adequate
transparency, resulting in the strong desire of customer communities to
find more equitable representation, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Livonia and the Office of the Mayor supports the transformation
of the DWSD from a branch of the City of Detroit government to a
regional utility whose governing board truly and equitably represents
the four million customers served in Southeast Michigan and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Livonia and the Office of the Mayor request that State Legislators
across Southeast Michigan and other influential leaders to unite
forthwith to encourage increased suburban representation on the
DWSD Board of Water Commissioners
Councilmember Brosnan provided a verbal update concerning the
subject of the water and sewer consumptions rates, industrial surcharge rate and
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industrial waste control charge and indicated the subject matter would remain in the
Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee at this time (CR 199-10)
Pastor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER
08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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 an upcoming Regular
meeting
Pastor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, and
McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Pastor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER
20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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 an upcoming Regular
meeting
Pastor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result:
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AYES Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, and
McCann
NAYS None
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER
28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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 an upcoming Regular
meeting
Meakin invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, and
McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Pastor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 080 OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER
03 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
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AYES Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, and
McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#227-10 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Dawn Nowicki, 30905 Orangelawn, dated June 5, 2010, requesting
permission to close Orangelawn, between Dalhay and Sunset on
Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 12 00 p m. to 10 00 p m for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to the approval of the Police Department.
Dawn Nowicki, 30905 Orangelawn, was present to answer any questions of Council
regarding the block party request submitted for approval to be held September 11,
2010
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#228-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 5, 2010, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney,
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of the Isabella County Sheriff, 207 N Court Street, Mt.
Pleasant, Michigan 48858, for providing transportation and lodging of
prisoners for a rate of $37 00 per diem for a three (3) year period, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all
specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $400,000 00 from funds
already budgeted in Account No 101-304-761-400 (Prisoner Housing)
for this purpose, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the bid of Statewide
Security Transport, Inc is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication
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On a motion by Toy, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#229-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Doug
Kieselbach and Rosemary Doletzky, dated June 9, 2010, regarding
changing the date requested in connection with a block party
scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2010, from 2 00 pm to 10 00 p.m. on
Minton between Merriman and Sunset, to Saturday, July 24, 2010, the
Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 177-10
adopted at the May 26, 2010 Regular meeting so as to have the same
read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Doug
Kieselbach, 31243 Minton, dated May 3, 2010, requesting
permission to close Minton between Merriman and Sunset on
Saturday, July 24, 2010, from 2 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department
Doug Kieselbach, 31243 Minton, was present to request the date of the block party
be changed to reflect July 24, 2010, and to answer any questions of Council
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#230-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated June 2, 2010, approved for
submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement executed by Mission Health Corporation in connection
with the development of a water main constructed at 37487 Seven Mile
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, more particularly described as
A twelve (12 00) feet wide easement for water main, the centerline of
which is located in the above described parcel being more particularly
described as commencing at the Northeast Corner of said Section 7,
thence S 00°00'04"E 1071 51 along the East line of said Section 7,
thence S 89°53'30'W 60 00 to a point on the West right-of-way line of
Newburgh Road (120 00 feet wide), thence along said line,
N 00°00'04"W 140 60 to the point of beginning, thence S89°59'56"W
5 00 feet; thence S 00°00'04"E 29 63 feet; thence N 88°00'04"W
73 54 feet; thence N 00°00'04W 256 61 feet to Point "A", thence
continuing N 00°00'04" W 127 00 feet; thence N 44°59'56" W 95 00
feet; thence N 89°59'56" W 72 07 feet; thence N 45°00'00" W 25 00
feet; thence S 45°00'00" W 18 00 feet; thence N 45°00'00" E 18 00
feet; thence N 45°00'00" W 233 47 feet; thence N 56°15'00" W 11 00
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feet; thence S 33°45'00" W 11 00 feet; thence N 33°45'00" E. 11 00
feet; thence N 56°15'00" W 20 35 feet; thence N 67°30'00" W 39 76
feet; thence N 89°58'30" W 237 08 feet to the point of ending
Also a twelve (12.00) feet wide easement for water main, the centerline
of which is described as commencing at the aforementioned Point "A",
thence N 88°49'09" W 300 80 feet; thence N 47°37'55" W 17 42 feet;
thence N 42°22'05" E. 21 00 feet; thence S 42°22'05" W 21 00 feet;
thence N 47°37'55" W 275.28 feet; thence N 42°22'05" E. 11 00 feet;
thence S 42°22'05" W 11 00 feet; thence N 47°37'55" W 80 30 feet;
thence N.25°59'46" W 104 00 feet; thence N 00°01'30" E. 167 50 feet;
thence S 89°53'30" W 153 00 feet; thence N 00°01'30" E. 121 50 feet
to the point of ending
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of
Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Schwartz, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#231-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated June 11, 2010, approved for
submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement executed by Glenn and Linda Kittleson in connection with
the development of a new storm sewer being constructed at 17252
Cross Winds in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, more particularly
described as
30' Storm Sewer Easement
The East 30 feet of the following described parcel
Part of the SW 1/4 Section 11, T 15 , R 9E., described as commencing
at the South 1/4 Corner of Section 11, thence S 89°40'50" W 129.25
feet; thence N 00°11'41" W , 340 78 feet to the point of beginning
thence S 89°48'18" W 157 32 feet, thence N 00°11'41" W 80 00 feet,
thence N 89°40'50" E 157 32 feet, thence S 00°11'42" E. 80 34 feet
to the point of beginning 0.2895 acres
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of
Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution
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On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#232-10 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Pastor, it was
#233-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a request of the
Mayor, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in
accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open Meetings Act, direct that a
Closed Committee of the Whole meeting be held for the purpose of
discussing negotiations
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Meakin, Laura, Toy, Brosnan, Schwartz, and
McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
Pastor reminded residents the SPREE will start on Tuesday, June 22nd
and will end with a fireworks display on Sunday, June 27th Pastor thanked DTE
Energy for restoring power to Clarenceville High School over this past weekend,
where a dance recital was hosted and congratulated Miss Debbie, his daughter, and
all the dancers who successfully participated in the recital In addition, Pastor
wished a "Happy Birthday" to his father and indicated his father will celebrate his
birthday on Tuesday, June 22nd
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,659th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 38 p m
Terra,,,. Marecki, City Clerk