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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY- SEVENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2001
On March 19, 2001, 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 delivered the invocation Councilmember
Engebretson asked for a moment of silence to be observed in the memory of Robert
McCann, former Livonia Councilmember (1968 until 1987) and Mayor Pro-Tern (1986-
1987), who passed away on March 15, 2001
Roll was called with the following result: John Pastor, Brian Duggan, Joe
Laura, Jack Engebretson, Val I Vandersloot, John Walsh, and Maureen Miller Brosnan
Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present. Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; Robert
Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Mike Slater, Director of Finance, Joan McCotter, City Clerk, Barbara Lewis, City
Librarian, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Dan Putman, Information
Systems Manager and Ian Wilshaw, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
CR 142-01 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,436' Regular Meeting
of the Council held March 7, 2001 are hereby approved as submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Duggan, Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot, Walsh and Brosnan
NAYS None
PRESENT Pastor
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Council
President Brosnan offered her condolences to Deborah Bonde, a long-time Livonia
resident and Executive Director of Seedling Braille Books for Children Ms Bonde's
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daughter, Anna, a graduate of Churchill High School, was involved in a fatal traffic
accident
Council President Brosnan presented Councilmember Duggan with a pin
commemorating his ten years of service to the City of Livonia He served on the
Housing Commission from 1991 until 1995 and then from 1996 until present on the City
Council
A communication from the Department of Law, dated March 2, 2001, re
an Order of Dismissal from a lawsuit of Stonhard, Inc v Zerbo's Health Foods, Inc. and
City of Livonia, et al, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Penalty Box, Inc , 28121 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, 48154, dated March 15, 2001, re a Letter of Understanding by and between
the City of Livonia and the Penalty Box, Inc , relative to a request for a dance permit,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda item #6)
A communication received in the Office of the City Clerk on March 19,
2001, re Exhibit A — parking area — relative to Kickers All American Grill's proposal to
construct an addition to the restaurant at 36071 Plymouth Road, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda item #16 — Petition 01-1-8-5)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, it was
CR 143-01 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Denise Sheldon, 29129 Oriole, dated February 28, 2001, requesting
permission to close Oriole Street between Jacquelyn and Garden on
Wednesday, May 2, 2001, from 4 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.
CR 144-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Reverend
Aaron B Zull, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, dated March 2, 2001, which
requests permission to place signs announcing an all-parish
Rummage/Garage Sale to be conducted on Friday and Saturday, April 27
and April 28, 2001, which signs are double-sided and are 4' x 5' in size
and which will be located on the northeast corner of Hubbard and Five
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Mile Roads and the northeast corner of Hubbard and Six Mile Roads, and
which signs will be installed on April 27, 2001, and removed on April 28,
2001, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted
CR 145-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 6, 2001, concerning the reappointment of Richard
W McDowell to the Board of Ethics, and pursuant to Section 2.200 070 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
consent to and confirm the reappointment of Richard W McDowell, 19538
Norwich, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the Board of Ethics for a three year
term commencing March 1, 2001 and expiring March 1, 2004
CR 146-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 21, 2001, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of twelve (12) Eyewitness industrial grade in-car video systems for the
Police Department from Kustom Signals, Inc , 9325 Pflumm Road,
Lenexa, Kansas 66215-3347, in the total amount of$55,188 00 from funds
already budgeted for this purpose in Account No 101-310-987-000,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract #071 B8000611),
and such action is taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 147-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 28, 2001, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of Allie Brothers, Inc., 20295 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for
supplying the Division of Police with police uniforms for the unit prices
submitted on February 23, 2001, for a total estimated price of $63,625 00,
which unit prices shall remain in effect through April 3, 2003, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item
CR 148-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 5, 2001, and a report
and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated February 28, 2001,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from Penalty Box, Inc for transfer of ownership of a 2000
�., Class C licensed business with Dance Permit from the Finish Line, Inc. of
Livonia for a business located at 28121 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
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forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
CR 149-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Superintendent of Public
Service and City Engineer, dated March 5, 2001, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the City Attorney and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the proposal submitted by CTI and Associates, Inc , 12482 Emerson
Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48116, dated February 13, 2001, for providing
professional environmental and civil engineering services with respect to
the Livonia Type III Landfill Closure Project, in an amount not to exceed
$51,934 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $51,934 00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No 205-527-818-041 for this purpose, and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, with such firm, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 150-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 21, 2001, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 3344 02/01, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of two (2) 2001 Dodge Ram Vans,
Model AB1 L12, from Snethkamp's Lansing Dodge, 6131 S Pennsylvania,
Lansing, Michigan 48911, in the amount of $16,790 72 each, for a total
cost of $33,581 44, the same to be expended from funds already
budgeted for this purpose in the Water and Sewer Capital Outlay Account
No 592-559-142-000, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract
No 071B1001118), as well as for the additional reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
CR 151-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 21, 2001, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which sets forth Water and Sewer Board resolution WS 3347
02/01 , the Council does hereby approve a one-year extension of the
current agreement with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc , 24485 Middlebelt Road,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336, for performing water main taps and
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service connections, 3/4" to 2", at various locations throughout the City, at
the unit prices bid in their proposal dated March 8, 2000, for the period
April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, with a capof $4,000 00 in the
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retainage amount, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
Iwo purchase of said item without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 152-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 21, 2001, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits Water and Sewer Board resolution WS 3348
02/01, the Council does hereby accept a one year extension of the
quotation submitted in April, 2000 (previously accepted in Council
Resolution 482-00) by Hydro Meter Service, Inc , 3059 Dixie Highway,
Waterford, Michigan, 48328, to test, repair and calibrate large commercial
water meters at the unit prices quoted for all meter sizes requested for the
period through December 31, 2001, for the estimated amount of
$21,355 00, plus an additional $8,000 00 for the purchase of repair parts,
and the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without
competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 153-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated February 20, 2001, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance, is approved by the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Wayne Asphalt Paving Company, 27732 Ecorse
Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174, for completing all work required in
connection with the 2001 Park Paving Project (Contract 01-B) in the total
amount of $156,904 75, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of
units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize expenditures
in the amounts of $38,005 27 from Account No 401-000-974-010
(Bicentennial Park), $34,101 25 from Account No 208-756-974-000
(Tiffany Park), $24,621 00 from Account No 208-756-974-000 (Clements
Circle Park) and $60,177 25 from Account No 208-756-974-000 (Sheldon
Pool) from funds already budgeted for this purpose, and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the
work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a contract
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with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
CR 154-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated February 8, 2001, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a request from the Wayne County Department of Public Services
that the City take jurisdiction and control of a section of 18" storm sewer
as part of the development of the Lakeside Estates Condominium located
on Ann Arbor Trail, west of Farmington Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 33, the Council does hereby determine as follows
1 To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services
(Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm
sewer site plans, and further that the City will accept jurisdiction
and maintenance (at no expense to the County) of approximately
275 I f of 18" storm sewer within the Middle Rouge Parkway in
connection with the development of the aforementioned site located
on Ann Arbor Trail, west of Farmington Road, in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 33 (See attached letter from American Four, L.L.0 ,
dated February 7, 2001, indicating its willingness to reimburse the
City for any such maintenance that may become necessary )
2 To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit
on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm
sewer construction
CR 155-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 16, 2001, which transmits
its resolution 2-19-2001, adopted on February 13, 2001, with regard to a
request submitted by John D Dinan, J D Dinan Co , LLC, on behalf of
Heritage Commons Office Center, LLC, t o amend a condition of waiver
use approval granted on February 22, 1984, in connection with Petition
83-2-2-4, in order to permit outside storage of trash for the office complex
located at 14600 Farmington Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and the revisions to Petition 83-2-2-4 are hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the request by Heritage Commons Office Center, LLC, to
permit onsite dumpsters for outside storage of trash as shown on
the Site Plan received by the Planning Commission on January 25,
2001, as amended by the Planning Director, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
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2 That the three walls of both trash dumpster areas shall be
constructed out of the same brick used in the construction of the
office buildings and the enclosure gates shall be maintained and,
when not in use, closed at all times,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following site deficiency as outlined in the
correspondence dated February 5, 2001 That the petitioner shall
complete the required landscape maintenance and restoration for
the entire site,
5 That all other conditions and requirements as set forth in Council
Resolution 152-84 shall be adhered to, and
6 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
CR 156-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 1, 2001, which transmits its
resolution 2-57-2001 adopted on February 20, 2001, with regard to
Petition 01-1-8-2 submitted by Medora Building Company, on behalf of
Multistate Transmission, requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to construct a warehouse addition to the commercial building
located at 34957 Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 01-1-8-2 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the addition shall be for storage or warehouse space only; no
commercial use, including Multistate Transmission, shall be
permitted to expand into any part of this addition,
2 That the Site and Landscape Plan marked Sheet SD-1 dated
February 22, 2001, as revised, prepared by GAV Associates, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to the
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satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
5 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-1 dated
November 28, 2000, prepared by GAV Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same material as used in the construction of the building,
and the enclosure gates shall be maintained and, when not in use,
closed at all times,
7 That all light standards shall be shielded from the adjacent
properties and shall not exceed 20 ft. in height;
8 That no vehicles shall be left parked in the front of the building after
business hours, weekends or holidays,
9 That no outdoor storage, placement or display of merchandise,
parts, transmissions, oil or any other fluids shall be permitted at any
time,
10 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition,
11 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient parking and
any conditions related thereto, and
12 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
CR 157-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 16, 2001, which transmits
its resolution 2-20-2001 adopted on February 13, 2001, with regard to
Petition 01-1-8-4, submitted by Bill Brown Ford, requesting site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the auto
dealership located at 32222 Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 27, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 01-1-8-4 is
hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
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1 That the revised Site Plan marked Sheet AC1 0 dated February 10,
2001, prepared by Roth & Associates, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to,
2 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A2 0 dated
January 10, 2001, prepared by Roth & Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for adding on to a
nonconforming building and any conditions related thereto,
4 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition,
5 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for; and
6 That future landscaping will also be added
CR 158-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 16, 2001, which transmits
its resolution 2-21-2001 adopted on February 13, 2001, with regard to
Petition 01-1-8-5, submitted by Kickers All American Grill, requesting site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the
restaurant located at 36071 Plymouth Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 32, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 01-1-8-5 is
hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP-1 dated January 18, 2001, as
revised, prepared by Spartan Design Group, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Sheets A-3 and
A-4, both dated January 18, 2001, as revised, prepared by Spartan
Design Group, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following site deficiencies as outlined in the
correspondence dated February 6, 2001
- That the trash container stationed outside the west service
door shall be removed,
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- That this site's dumpster enclosure gates shall be maintained
and, when not in use, closed at all times,
- That all trash and storage of materials outside the dumpster
within the enclosure area shall be removed,
- That the entire parking lot shall be repaired, resealed and
double striped,
4 That all handicap spaces shall be identified and comply with the
Michigan Barrier Free Code,
5 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition, and
6 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
CR 159-01 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
April 30, 2001, at 7 00 pm at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 99-1-1-1, as amended, submitted by Phoenix Land
Development Corporation, for a change of zoning of property
located on the east side of Farmington Road between Plymouth
Road and Capitol Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27,
from C-2 and M-1 to R-8l, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 2-32-2001 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 99-1-1-1 , as amended, be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
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within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 160-01 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
April 30, 2001, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 01-1-6-1, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution 901-00, to determine whether or
not to amend Section 9 03 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to allow
the operation of photographic studios as waiver uses in the OS
District, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-39-2001
having recommended to the City Council that Petition 01-1-6-1 be
denied,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot, Walsh and
Brosnan
NAYS None
An Exterior Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-4 1, revised January 15, 2001,
submitted by CVS Pharmacy for a proposed retail building located at 29500 Five Mile
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Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 24-01)
(Petition 00-8-8-11)
4110 A Traffic Impact Study from Goodell-Grivas, Inc , dated February 12,
2001, re the proposed CVS Drugstore to be located at 29500 Five Mile at Middlebelt
Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 00-8-
8-11)
A revised Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Elevations, submitted by F
Matthew Ray, Architect, on behalf of CVS Pharmacy, dated February 19, 2001, re a
proposed drugstore to be located at 29500 Five Mile at Middlebelt Road, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 00-8-8-11)
A communication from the Planning Department, dated March 14, 2001,
re a survey on the number of drug stores and pharmacies located in the City of Livonia
relative to a proposed drugstore to be located at 29500 Five Mile at Middlebelt Road,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 67-01) (Petition
00-8-8-11)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 161-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated February 13,
2001, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 24-01, and a
communication dated October 5, 2000, from Miller, Canfield, Paddock and
Stone, P L C , on behalf of CVS Pharmacy, which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on
October 3, 2000, by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 10-
180-2000 with regard to Petition 00-8-8-11 submitted by CVS Pharmacy
requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18 58 of the Zoning
Ordinance for a proposal to construct a retail building on property located
at 29500 Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, and the
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Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
Wednesday, December 13, 2000, pursuant to Council Resolution 789-00,
the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 00-8-8-11 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions
1 That the revised Site Plan marked Sheet SP-1 1, dated February
19, 2001, prepared by F Matthew Ray, Architect, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the revised Landscape Plan marked Sheet L1, dated February
19, 2001, prepared by Land Design Studio, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
5 That the revised Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-
4L 1, dated February 19, 2001, prepared by F Matthew Ray,
Architect, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the brick used in the construction shall be full-face four(4")
inch brick,
7 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building, and
the enclosure gates shall be maintained and, when not in use,
closed at all times,
8 That all light standards shall be shielded from the adjacent
properties and shall not exceed 20 ft. in height;
9 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following site deficiencies as outlined in the
correspondence dated September 27, 2000
that the entire parking lot shall be doubled
striped,
that all handicap spaces shall be identified and
comply with the Michigan Barrier Free Code,
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10 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council, and
11 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
CR 162-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated March 6,
2001, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 851-97, and a
communication from Councilmember Joe Laura, dated October 7, 1997,
concerning the subject of laptop computers for Councilmembers, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to
this matter
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
CR 163-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated March 6,
2001, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 92-00, and a
communication from Councilmember Joe Laura, dated January 24, 2000,
concerning the subject of e-mail access for City Councilmembers, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this
matter
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 164-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated March 6,
2001, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 377-00, regarding the
subject of laptop computers for Councilmembers, the Council does hereby
request that the Mayor appoint an individual to define the electronic
agenda/packet process in connection with the purchase of laptop
computers for Councilmembers
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A communication from the Mayor, dated March 14, 2001, re appointing a
committee to address issues relative to implementing the electronic agenda project, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 377-00)
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 165-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated March 6,
2001, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 377-00, regarding the
subject of laptop computers for Councilmembers, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of twelve (12) Dell Latitude C800 laptop computers
with docking station, mouse and carry case, from Dell Computer
Corporation, One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682, in the amount of
$2,893 03 each, for a total cost of $34,716 36, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of seven (7) Hewlett Packard 950
Inkjet printers in the amount of $232 00 each, and one (1) CD Writer in the
amount of $300, for a total cost of $1,924 00, from Peripheral Vision,
39201 Schoolcraft, Suite B14, Livonia, Michigan 48150, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) Production Quality
scanner, in the amount of $5,156 00, and one (1) extended warranty for
the scanner in the amount of $937 00, for a total cost of $6,093 00, from
CEO Image Systems, 340 N Main Street, Suite 203, Plymouth, Michigan
48170, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
budgeted funds in the amount of $39,840 33 from Account No 101-101-
983-000 and $2,893 03 from Account No 101-915-982-000 for this
purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
said purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same are
based upon the low State of Michigan bid price (laptop computers and
accessories) and/or and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
Councilmember Walsh took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 03 OF
ARTICLE XII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (CR 81-01 and
Petition 00-8-6-5)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot, Walsh and
it
Brosnan
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Duggan, it was.
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter of
notification to the public regarding cellular tower installation on private
lands where the installation is not a permitted use to the Legislative
Committee for a report and recommendation
Duggan withdrew his support on the foregoing resolution Engebretson then withdrew
his motion on the foregoing
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Duggan, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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imp CR 166-01 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter of
notification to the public regarding cellular tower installation on private
lands where the installation is not a permitted use to the Planning
Commission to hold a public hearing, and then issue a report and
recommendation for the consideration of the Council
Councilmember Duggan took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 19 03 AND
19 05 OF ARTICLE XIX OF ORDINANCE NO 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (CR 81-01 and
Petition 00-8-6-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot, Walsh and
Brosnan
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NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
CR 167-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sarkis
Mark Anusbigian, Westborn Market, dated February 14, 2001, requesting
permission to hang fourteen (14) 2'6" x 6' decorative yellow flags on
various light poles located in the parking lot at 14925 Middlebelt Road,
and which flags would be placed in such location from April, 2001, until
October, 2001, the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in
the manner and form herein submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot, Walsh and Brosnan
NAYS Pastor
The President declared the foregoing resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that the matter of sidewalk installations on
Eight Mile Road between the 1-275 bike path and Newburgh Road, on Six
Mile Road at 1-275, on Merriman Road between Seven and Eight Mile
Roads, and on Merriman Road between Lyndon and Seven Mile Road to
the Engineering Division
Laura withdrew his support on the foregoing resolution Duggan then withdrew his
motion on the foregoing
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 168-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated February 20,
2001, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and before determining to install
sidewalks on Eight Mile Road between the 1-275 bike path and Newburgh
Road, in the City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special
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assessment, the Council does hereby refer this subject matter to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for a report and recommendation
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
CR 169-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated February 20,
2001, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and before determining to install
sidewalks on Six Mile Road at 1-275, in the City of Livonia, the cost of
which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the Council does hereby
refer this subject matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for a
report and recommendation
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, it was
CR 170-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated February 20,
2001, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and before determining to install
sidewalks on Merriman Road between Lyndon Road and Seven Mile
Road, in the City of Livonia, 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
proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Vandersloot and Walsh
NAYS Engebretson and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
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it was
CR 171-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated February 20,
2001, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and before determining to install
sidewalks on Merriman Road between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile
Road, in the City of Livonia, 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
proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated March 14, 2001,
re sidewalk construction along Merriman Road from Seven Mile to Base Line Roads
being included under Wayne County's contract when Merriman Road is being
reconstructed by them, and the need for a public hearing to be held on the construction
of sidewalks on Merriman Road, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
At the direction of the chair, Agenda Item #24 was moved to the next Regular Council
meeting to be held on April 4, 2001
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Engebretson, it was
CR 172-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated February 21, 2001,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby amend
and revise Council Resolution 283-00 so as to have the same read as
follows
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RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following fees
and charges pursuant to Section 12 06 050C and Section 12.06 060 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Telecommunications), as amended
Telecommunications Permit Application Fee $10,000 00
(subject to partial refund if actual City costs for review and
consideration of application are less)
Annual fee for use of the public rights-of-way
by telecommunications providers
Major Streets $0 49 per linear foot
Local Streets $0 08 per linear foot
State Trunklines No City charge
County Roads No City charge
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Engebretson, Vandersloot and Walsh
NAYS Duggan, Laura and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Duggan, it was
CR 173-01 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of which telecommunications providers have received a
telecommunications permit from the City and whether they have (1)
received invoices from the City, (2) paid annual fees and/or (3) filed as-
built drawings to the Director of Finance and the City Engineer for a report
and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot and
Brosnan
NAYS Walsh
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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CR 174-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 5, 2001, which transmits
its resolution 01-15-2001, adopted on January 30, 2001, with regard to
Petition 00-12-2-39, submitted by R. C Riley & Associates, on behalf of
AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., requesting waiver use approval to construct
a wireless communication facility consisting of a 121 foot monopole tower
and its accompanying electronic equipment cabinets on property located
on the east side of Newburgh Road between Six Mile Road and Munger
Street in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 00-12-2-39
is hereby denied for the following reasons
1 That the petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that the
proposed use is in compliance with all the special and general
waiver use standards and requirements as set forth in Sections
18 42A and 19 06 of Zoning Ordinance No 43,
2 That the proposed use fails to comply with the Zoning Ordinance
standards set forth in Section 18 42(e)(2) with respect to the
setback requirements for an antenna support structure from any
residential district and with respect to the rear yard setback
requirement in an OS district as set forth in Section 9 05(b);
3 That due to its location and height, the proposed antenna support
structure would be detrimental to the aesthetic quality and
character of the neighboring properties and the surrounding area in
general, and
4 That the petitioner has failed to comply with all the concerns
deemed necessary for the safety and welfare of the City and its
residents
A communication from R C Riley & Associates, L L C , 30150 Telegraph
Road, Suite 420, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, dated March 15, 2001, re removal of
waiver use Petition 00-12-2-39 by AT&T Wireless Services because a budget freeze
has placed the Newburgh Road site on hold, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from R C Riley & Associates, L L C , 30150 Telegraph
Road, Suite 420, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, dated March 19, 2001, re removal of
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waiver use Petition 00-12-2-39 by AT&T Wireless Services and the fact that no
representative would be at the Council meeting of March 19, 2001, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
A petition, received in the Office of the City Clerk on March 19, 2001,
consisting on 22 pages and 234 signatures, re homeowners' opposition to the
installation of a wireless communication facility on the east side of Newburgh Road
between Six Mile Road and Munger Street, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 00-12-2-39)
A "Special Report" on Communication Towers, by Alexander D Ruskell,
received in the City Council office on March 16, 2001, re the Telecommunications Act
of 1996 and its strengths and weaknesses, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 00-12-2-39)
A communication from the Kingsbury Heights-Renwick Park Civic
tip
Association, dated March 16, 2001, re their opposition to the installation of a wireless
communication facility to be located between Six Mile Road and Munger Street, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 00-12-2-39)
A communication from the Planning Department, dated March 14, 2001,
re an updated cellular tower survey, including the known carriers on each structure,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 00-12-2-39)
Numerous e-mail communications and letters from residents in the area of
Newburgh and Six Mile Roads re their opposition to the installation of a wireless
communication facility to be located between Six Mile Road and Munger Street, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 00-12-2-39)
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The following residents spoke in opposition to the installation of a cellular tower on
Newburgh Road between Six Mile Road and Munger Street:
Gary Witt 16795 Renwick
Joe Charnawskas 36927 Munger
Coleen Sturm 37202 Bristol
Carolyn Meyer 16769 Fitzgerald
Amy Neville 37151 Munger
Sandy Brattin 37124 Munger
Sarah Meyer 16769 Fitzgerald
Lou Suveg 16820 Renwick
Linda Lavere 37098 Munger
Thomas Domako 16768 Fitzgerald
John Gurka 16851 Comstock
Winifred Manoian 37528 Ladywood
Ron Caponey 37528 Ladywood (representing St. Timothy's Church)
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 175-01 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial
development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City of
Livonia and comprised of an area of approximately 1 30 acres lying in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, more particularly described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, which area is
hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 82," and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Roush
Industries, Inc , of the Council's pending action on this resolution and of its
right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 82, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents and
taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establishment of
the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 82, and
WHEREAS, on Monday, February 26, 2001, a public hearing was held on
the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 82, at which time Roush Industries, Inc , and other taxpayers
and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy
of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on file
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with this City Council), and a representative of Roush Industries, Inc.
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing
on behalf of the said corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the
"City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 82 "
EXHIBIT A
Lots 21 and 22, Plymouth Levan Industrial
Subdivision No 2, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Liber 90, page(s) 21 and 22 of Plats,
Wayne County Records
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 176-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 14, 2000, which sets forth
its resolution 12-206-2000 adopted on December 12, 2000, with regard to
Petition 00-10-1-18, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant
to Council Resolution 781-00, for a change of zoning of property located
on the north side of Glendale Avenue east of Westmore Avenue, in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, from PL to M-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, March 5,
2001, pursuant to Council Resolution 13-01, the Council does hereby
approve Petition 00-10-1-18 for preparation of the ordinance for
submission to Council, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 177-01 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No 403
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for a proposed street improvement consisting of the placement of eight
(8") inch concrete pavement thirty-four (34') feet wide (Alternate I
Modified) on Henry Ruff between Lyndon Avenue and Five Mile Road in
the Northeast and Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City
Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on
Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met
and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment
roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the
cost of a street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment
District No 403, 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 January 26, 2001, in
the amount of $77,341 98 ($69,907 64 residents and $7,434 34
school district), are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to
be derived by construction of improvements proposed in said
district in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and
resolutions of the City Council,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No 403 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into twenty (20) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of six (6%) percent per
annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from December 1,
2001 Said interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds in anticipation
of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special
assessment roll, said rate of interest shall be not more than 1%
above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds 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, 2002, and subsequent installments on December 1st of
succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date
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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 3 08 190 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment
statements to the respective property owners assessed in the
manner and substance as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any
property owner assessed may pay the whole or any part of the
assessment without interest or penalty up to December 1, 2001,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 2002 City tax roll in
the manner required by Section 3 08.210 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid
installments from December 1, 2001, 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 in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as
provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the expiration of the sixty
(60) day period as provided by Section 3 08.220 then there shall be
spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments,
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 80% of the paving
costs ($309,361 62) and 88% of drainage costs ($71,609 75) for a
total amount of$380,971 37, and
(7) The School District will voluntarily pay 2% of the paving costs
($7,434 34) and 12% of the drainage costs ($10,000 00) for a total
amount of$17,434 34
The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed street improvement of Henry Ruff
Road between Lyndon Avenue and Five Mile Road
Carl Steen 30412 Nye Road
Linda Bernhardt 14744 Flamingo
Doug Williams 30473 Bonnydale
Diane Rodemeyer 14739 Flamingo
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 178-01 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter
of installing "No Parking" signage, and a study for "Stop" signs and Speed
Limit signs in the general neighborhood on the west side of Henry Ruff
Road between Lyndon Avenue and Five Mile Road (in the event that the
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improvement of Henry Ruff Road is completed) to the Traffic Commission
for a report and recommendation
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 179-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated January 29, 2001, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Tiseo Brothers, Inc., 68660 Hillside,
Washington Township, Michigan 48095, for completing all work required
in connection with the improvement of Henry Ruff Road between Lyndon
Avenue and Five Mile Road (Contract 01-A) for the estimated total cost of
$416,229 00 based upon the Engineering Department's estimate of units
involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an advance
in the amount of $75,949 55 for the Henry Ruff Paving from the General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions that (1) the
Bond Issue be reimbursed from that portion of the project which is to be
financed by special assessment at such time as funds are available from
the future special assessment bond issue, and (2) that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed for the City's portion of the project at such time as funds may
be available from the Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road
Account), FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an additional
appropriation in the amount of $33,911 45 from the $12 Million Dollar
Road Improvement Bond Issue to pay for the City's additional portion of
the work, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated March 15, 2001,
re an agreement from Tiseo Brothers, Inc to hold their prices and extend their contract
for thirty (30) days, relative to the improvement of Henry Ruff Road between Lyndon
Avenue and Five Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (SAD 403)
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On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Duggan and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 180-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian, dated February 28, 2001, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept various gifts
and cash donations, in the total amount of $1,748 10, from the sources
indicated therein for use by the Livonia Public Library as indicated in the
aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and credit the amount of $1,748 10 to Account No 702-000-
285-271 for the purposes as designated by the donors
Barbara Lewis, City Librarian, spoke to the Council regarding the gifts and cash
presented to the Library from various individuals and/or groups
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 181-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated March 13, 2001,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to audit reports of the
City of Livonia (Financial Report with Additional Information dated
November 30, 2000), for District Court Funds of District No 16 of the City
of Livonia (Financial Report with Additional Information dated November
30, 2000), for the Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia (Financial Report dated November 30, 2000) and for the Federal
Awards of the City of Livonia (Supplemental Information dated November
30, 2000), the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance,
Insurance and Budget Committee for its report and recommendation
Councilmember Duggan expressed his appreciation upon receiving his ten-year service
pin
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,437th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 36 p m , March 19, 2001
tMid;dxt
an McCotter, City Clerk