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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 13, 1999, 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. Council Vice President Walsh delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: John J Walsh, Val I
Vandersloot, John R. Pastor, Brian Duggan, Joe Laura, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and
Jack Engebretson. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor; John
Nagy, City Planner; Robert J Schron, City Engineer; Sean P Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Joan McCotter, City Clerk, Michael T Slater, Director of Finance, Robert J Beckley,
Director of Public Works, Linda McCann, Director of Corm nunity Resources, Jim Inglis,
Director of the Housing Commission, Mary Rutan, Personnel Director; Jeanne Treff,
Cable Television Director; Sue Daniel, Historical Commission, and Ian Wilshaw, Traffic
Commission
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#1-99 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,383rd Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held December 16, 1998, are hereby
approved as submitted
No one from the audience spoke during the audience communication
portion of the meeting
Councilmember Pastor wished a "Happy Birthday" to City Channel 8
cameraman Dick Arthur, as well as congratulated his son, Ryan, on making his first
L. hockey goal
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Mayor Kirksey congratulated and thanked Council President Jack
Engebretson on his 10 years of service to the City, and presented him with a City
service pin
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated January 6, 1999,
re status of the Whispering Pines Site Condominium Subdivision (Pines of Winfield)
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 786-98)
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated December 21,
1998, re the 1999 Municipal Building Authority Refunding Bonds was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR 782-98)
A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated December 29, 1998,
re forwarding the City of Livonia Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1997-98 was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
Mayor Kirksey addressed the snow emergency situation which started
with the January 2, 1999, snowstorm He thanked all Police, Fire, and Public Service
personnel for their hard and ongoing work, and commended Detroit Edison for their
quick responses to the recent electrical outages in Livonia The Mayor also addressed
concerns with respect to the plowing of streets and drive approaches, and encouraged
all homeowners/business owners to clear their sidewalks
Bob Beckley, Director of Public Works, stated the "snow emergency" is in
effect until this evening until the next snowfall
President Engebretson relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at
8 20 p m to add comments regarding the ongoing snow situation
The President resumed the Chair at 8 29 p m
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated January 7, 1999,
re the peeling of paint in an area in the City Hall underground garage was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (Consent Agenda Item #11)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
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#2-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Plymouth Road Development Authority, dated
November 30, 1998, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 771-97,
regarding the request from Julie Stanley to purchase certain City-owned
property located at 31602 Plymouth Road (Sidwell #108-99-0050-000),
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect
to Council Resolutions 771-97 and 772-97
#3-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Plymouth Road Development Authority, dated
November 30, 1998, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 771-97,
regarding the request from Julie Stanley to purchase certain City-owned
property located at 31602 Plymouth Road (Sidwell #108-99-0050-000),
the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law take all steps
necessary to obtain an appraisal relative to this City-owned property with
the understanding that the cost of the appraisal shall be borne by the
Plymouth Road Development Authority
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated December 17,
1998, re the intent of the Livonia Board of Education to have the City of Livonia
continue to collect summer and winter taxes was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
#4-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated December 2, 1998, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and
in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to approve the following dates
for the Board of Review to conduct public hearings in 1999, which public
hearings are to be conducted in the conference room of the City Assessor
on the first floor of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan 48154
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 2, 1999 1 30 p m -4 30 p m
Wednesday March 3, 1999 9 00 a m - 12.00 p m 1 30 p m - 4 30 p m
Friday March 5, 1999 9 00 a.m - 12 00 p m 1 30 p m -4 30 p m
Saturday March 6, 1999 9 00 a m - 1 00 p m
SECOND SESSION
Monday March 8, 1999 1 00 pm - 800 pm
Tuesday March 9, 1999 1 30 p m -4 30 p.m
Wednesday March 10, 1999 9.00 a m - 12 00 p m 1 30 p m -4 30 p m
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Friday March 12, 1999 9 00 am - 12 00 p m 1 30 p m -4 30 p m
Saturday March 13, 1999 9 00 a m - 1 00 p m
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of
compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review shall be
$120 00 for the Chairperson and $100 00 for other members
Pursuant to Public Act No 165, Public Acts of 1971, we hereby give notice
that the following tentative ratios and multipliers will be used to determine
the State Equalized Value (S E V ) for the year 1999
CLASS RATIO S.E.V. FACTOR (MULTIPLIER)
Agricultural 50 00 1 0000
Commercial 50 00 1 0000
Industrial 50 00 1 0000
Residential 50 00 1 0000
Personal 50 00 1 0000
#5-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director dated December 11, 1998, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, transmitting a copy of a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission at its regular meeting of December 10, 1998, requesting
certain salary and fringe benefit adjustments for the classifications of
Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief and Police Captain for the period
December 1, 1997 through November 30, 2000, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
#6-99 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is interested in the continuing
effort to provide affordable housing opportunities for its low and very low
income resident;
WHEREAS, said City Council has reviewed and understands the content
of the application for funding,
WHEREAS, said City Council accepts the recommendation of the
Housing Commission to apply for $150,000, and
WHEREAS, said City Council authorizes the chief elected official to sign
the application form as required,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia authorizes the
Housing Commission to prepare and submit the application for funding
through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's Housing
Resources Fund
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#7-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and.
recommendation of the Housing Director and the Supervisor of the
Community Development Office of the Housing Commission, dated
December 16, 1998, approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting
approval of the revised Procedural Manual for the CDBG-funded Home
Rehabilitation Loan Program, the Council does hereby approve such
revised Procedural Manual in the manner and form herein submitted
#8-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated
December 15, 1998, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of First Contracting, Inc., P 0 Box 1190, Okemos,
Michigan, for completing all work required with respect to the removal and
replacement of kitchen cabinets, countertops, sinks and related plumbing
accessories in 109 apartments at the Silver Village Housing Facility for the
total price of$283,750 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $283,750 00 for this
purpose from the following accounts in the amounts indicated
CDBG Fund #235-800-818-653 $100,000 00
Silver Village Fund #296-831-982-000 (1998) 80,000 00
Silver Village Fund #296-831-982-000 (1999) 50,000 00
Silver Village Fund Balance 53,750 00
and the Director of the Housing Commission is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the
Director of the Housing Commission is 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
#9-99 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia ("Employer") has employees
rendering valuable services, and
WHEREAS, the Employer has established a deferred compensation plan
for such employees that serves the interest of the Employer by enabling it
to provide reasonable retirement security for its employees, by providing
increased flexibility in its personnel management system, and by assisting
in the attraction and retention of competent personnel, and
WHEREAS, the Employer has determined that the continuance of the
deferred compensation plan with the Community Choice Credit Union will
serve these objectives, and
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WHEREAS, amendments to the Internal Revenue Code have been
enacted that require changes to the structure of and allow enhancements
of the benefits of the deferred compensation plan,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Employer hereby
amends and restates the deferred compensation plan (the "Plan") in the
form of the Employer's Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assets of the Plan shall be held in
trust, with the Employer serving as Trustee, for the exclusive benefit of the
Plan participants and their beneficiaries, and the assets shall not be
diverted to any other purpose The Trustee's beneficial ownership of the
Plan assets shall be held for the further exclusive benefit of the Plan
participants and their beneficiaries,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Plan will not permit loans
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Employer hereby agrees to serve
as Trustee under the plan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are
authorized to execute the necessary documents to give this resolution full
force and effect.
#10-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 1, 1998, 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 AFIS21 equipment for the Police Department from NEC, do
Management Services Division, Michigan State Police, 714 South
Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, in the amount of
$74,980 00, the same to be appropriated and expended from the following
accounts for this purpose in the amounts indicated
Carryover Capital Improvement #401-000-976-026 $15,000 00
Detective Bureau Other Equip #101-307-987-000 48,733 00
State Forfeiture Miscellaneous #265-333-756-000 11,247 00
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of said item
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
A communication from the Department of Law, dated November 24, 1998,
re administrative response to CR 816-98 — prohibition of sales of alcoholic beverages
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through drive-up windows — was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
#11-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and Director of Public
Works, dated December 16, 1998, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of$2,565 00
(Payment Estimate No 3) to MasterCraft Coatings, Inc , 26927 W Eight
Mile Road, Redford, Michigan 48240, which sum includes the full and
complete balance to cover the cost of the painting of various City facilities,
which work was authorized in Council Resolution 640-98, adopted on
August 24, 1998, and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of the additional sum of$2,565 00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance of the Capital Projects Fund (401) for this purpose
#12-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and Director of Public
Works, dated December 16, 1998, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a five-
year maintenance contract beginning February 1, 1999, for the City Hall
elevators with Dover Elevator Company, 13321 Cloverdale, Oak Park,
Michigan 48237, at the monthly rate of$725 00 ($8,700 00 per year),
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such action 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
#13-99 WHEREAS, Plymouth Road in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, is a County road under the jurisdiction of Wayne
County; and
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Department of Public Services is
proposing a project to resurface Plymouth Road from Eckles to Ann Arbor
Road, and
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Internal Resurfacing Program Guidelines
call for cities to contribute one-third of the estimated cost for resurfacing
projects, and
WHEREAS, the cost for the 1999 Internal Resurfacing Program has been
estimated at $96,000 00 per lane mile and the local City share has been
estimated at $32,000 00 per lane mile, and
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WHEREAS, the total cost for resurfacing Plymouth Road from Eckles to
Ann Arbor Road has been estimated at $487,680 00 and the City of
Livonia share has been established at $162,560 00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
does on this 13th day of January, 1999, take this means to express its
desire to join with Wayne County in proceeding with a project to resurface
Plymouth Road from Eckles to Ann Arbor Road, and furthermore, does
hereby approve and authorize payment of the City's share of$162,560 00
in the manner set forth in the Wayne County Internal Resurfacing Program
Guidelines dated November 18, 1998, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$162,560 00 from the General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue
for this purpose
#14-99 WHEREAS, Eckles Road in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, is a County road under the jurisdiction of Wayne
County; and
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Department of Public Services is
proposing a project to resurface Eckles Road from Plymouth to
Schoolcraft; and
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Internal Resurfacing Program Guidelines
call for cities to contribute one-third of the estimated cost for resurfacing
projects, and
WHEREAS, the cost for the 1999 Internal Resurfacing Program has been
estimated at $96,000 00 per lane mile and the local City share has been
estimated at $32,000 00 per lane mile, and
WHEREAS, the total cost for resurfacing Eckles Road from Plymouth to
Schoolcraft has been estimated at $272,640 00 and the City of Livonia
share has been established at $45,440 00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
does on this 13th day of January, 1999, take this means to express its
desire to join with Wayne County in proceeding with a project to resurface
Eckles Road from Plymouth to Schoolcraft, and furthermore, does hereby
approve and authorize payment of the City's share of$45,440 00 in the
manner set forth in the Wayne County Internal Resurfacing Program
Guidelines dated November 18, 1998, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$45,440 00 from the General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue
for this purpose
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#15-99 WHEREAS, Joy Road in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, is a County road under the jurisdiction of Wayne County; and
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Department of Public Services is
proposing a project to resurface Joy Road from 0 05 miles east of
Farmington to Merriman Road, and
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Internal Resurfacing Program Guidelines
call for cities to contribute one-third of the estimated cost for resurfacing
projects, and
WHEREAS, the cost for the 1999 Internal Resurfacing Program has been
estimated at $96,000 00 per lane mile and the local City share has been
estimated at $32,000 00 per lane mile, and
WHEREAS, the total cost for resurfacing Joy Road from 0 05 miles east
of Farmington to Merriman Road has been estimated at $220,800 00 and
the City of Livonia share has been established at $36,800 00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
does on this 13th day of January, 1999, take this means to express its
desire to join with Wayne County in proceeding with a project to resurface
Joy Road from 0 05 miles east of Farmington to Merriman Road, and
furthermore, does hereby approve and authorize payment of the City's
share of$36,800 00 in the manner set forth in the Wayne County Internal
Resurfacing Program Guidelines dated November 18, 1998, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $36,800 00 from the General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose
#16-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 23, 1998,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the release to William Roskelly, 33177 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan
48150, the proprietor of Carrington Estates Subdivision, located in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, of the financial assurances previously deposited
with respect to the Sidewalk Improvement Bond in the sum of$3,300 00
pursuant to Council Resolution 685-87, adopted on August 10, 1987, and
subsequently amended in Council Resolutions 162-88 and 25-95, and the
action herein being taken is for the reasons indicated in the
aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these improvements
have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and
regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia
REVISED PAGE - SEE CR #17-99
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#17-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated December 18,
1998, approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting a sample board
for the interior color and material selections for the new Fire Station
located at the northeast corner of Bicentennial Drive and Seven Mile
Road, the Council does hereby approve the interior color and material
selections for the new Fire Station as submitted by the architect.
#18-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 10, 1998, which transmits
its resolution 11-197-98, adopted on November 24, 1998, with regard to
Petition 98-11-8-35 submitted by David Owens, requesting site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to construct an office building on
property located at 38807 Ann Arbor Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
31, 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 98-11-8-35 is hereby approved
and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site and Landscape Plan marked Sheet Cl 1 prepared by
Architects & Planners, Inc , as received by the Planning
Commission on October 27, 1998, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
3 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,
4 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Sheets A2 1 and
A2.2, prepared by Architects & Planners, Inc., as received by the
Planning Commission on October 27, 1998, are hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
5 That the brick used in the construction of the building shall be full-
face four (4") inch brick, no exceptions,
6 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,
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8 That all light standards shall be shielded from the adjacent
properties and shall not exceed twenty (20') feet in height; and
That no signs, either freestanding or wall-mounted, are approved
with this petition
#19-99 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
Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 98-10-1-20, submitted by John J Wheeler on behalf of
Lawrence G and Nanette M Prieur, for a change of zoning of
property located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Chase Boulevard and Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 30, from RUE to R-1, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 12-201-98 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 98-10-1-20 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
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
#20-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Rocky Zebari, Country Style Market, 29623 W Eight Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, dated December 18, 1998, which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on December 15,
1998, by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 12-203-98 with
regard to Petition 98-11-2-22 submitted by Rocky Zebari requesting
waiver use approval to operate an auto repair shop within a portion of an
existing building located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between
Beatrice and Hugh Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, which
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property is zoned M-1, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday,
March 3, 1999, at 7 00 p m as the date and time for conducting a public
hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in
writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official
newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance
with the requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia
#21-99 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in
its resolution 846-98, adopted on November 4, 1998, and in accordance
with Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of December 9, 1998, an assessment roll dated
December 9, 1998 for the road improvement consisting of the placement
of three (3") inches overlay over the top of the existing four (4") inch
asphalt road and widen two (2') feet on each side of the road with a two
(2") inch high mountable asphalt curb (Alternate III Modified) for Lamont
Street (130 feet north of Joy Road to 200 feet south of Northfield Avenue)
and Stonehouse Avenue (130 feet north of Joy Road to Minton Avenue)
containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed
improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution 846-98,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by
the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed
to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment roll
has been made and filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on Wednesday,
February 17, 1999, at 7 00 p m to review the said special assessment roll,
at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons
to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed
to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official
newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the
aforesaid date of February 17, 1999, the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail
to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district as
their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, and
Engebretson
NAYS None
No action was taken on Agenda Item #18 —the report and recommendation of the
Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee on the subject of a local bus transportation
system for the City of Livonia (CR 917-98)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#22-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated December
15, 1998, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1143-96, concerning
the subject of Greenmead, the Council does hereby refer the matter of
beginning the process of selecting a contractor to provide Master Plan
services for Greenmead to the Mayor for the purpose of developing a list
of vendors, forming a committee to develop a request for proposals,
creating a selection process, and reviewing funding resources including,
but not limited to, the City budget, State Historic Preservation Office, etc ,
to pay for the planning process, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
direct that this item shall remain in committee for further consideration
A communication from the Department of Community Resources, dated
September 30, 1998, re forwarding a study prepared by D Ray Sigmon, Consultant,
for future use of Greenmead, including a review of the plans for restoration and
expansion of the Alexander Blue House, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 571-98)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#23-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated December
15, 1998, submitted in connection with Council Resolutions 91-96 and
401-96, concerning the subject of the proposed renovations of the
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Alexander Blue House and the subject of a feasibility study of the
marketing potential for the Alexander Blue House, the Council does
hereby refer the report prepared by Mr Sigmon, "Site Survey and Analysis
of the Future Growth and Development of Greenmead," dated July, 1998,
and the suggestions made by Mr Sigmon and those made in the Capital
Improvement Committee Meeting of December 15, 1998, to the Historic
Preservation Commission for its report and recommendation, such report
and recommendation to include the following
1 Operational plan for a banquet facility;
2 Possible phases of development for Alexander Blue House, and
3 The relationship of the development of the Alexander Blue House
to the possible preparation of a Master Plan for Greenmead
FURTHER, the Council does hereby direct that this item shall remain in
committee for further consideration
The minutes of the Committee of the Whole meetings of November 17,
1998, January 5, 1999, January 11, 1999 and January 12, 1999 re the establishment
of a procedure to fill the potential vacancy of the City Treasurer were received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 788-98)
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Laura, it was
#24-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the reports and
recommendations of the Committee of the Whole, dated November 17,
1998, January 5, 1999, January 11, 1999, and January 12, 1999, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 788-98, the Council does hereby appoint
Linda Grimsby, 36052 Parkhurst, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to serve as
Treasurer for the City of Livonia due to the vacancy which has been
created in this office by the resignation of the previously-elected Treasurer;
FURTHER, pursuant to Chapter V, Section 8 1 of the City Charter, Linda
Grimsby shall serve until a successor is duly elected and qualified
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8 43 p m to address the
qualifications of the newly appointed Treasurer
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Engebretson, and
Walsh
NAYS None
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The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
The President resumed the Chair at 8 46 p m
Mayor Kirksey stated that the possibility of an elected part-time Treasurer
is under study and that he would keep the Council apprised of any new development
with respect to this subject.
Laura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-1805 OF TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 18 (THE METROVISION OF LIVONIA, INC CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE) 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
Laura 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 Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Brosnan took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 98-7-3-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, and
Engebretson
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NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#25-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated December 16, 1998, requesting pay scale adjustments
for the classification of City Assessor, the Council does hereby approve
the pay scale adjustments for the classification of City Assessor, effective
January 25, 1999, for the new City Assessor, as follows
Current Wage Rate Adjusted Wage Rate
STEP 1 $64,376 00 $60,070 40
STEP 1 5 $65,644 80 $61,276 80
STEP 2 $66,913 60 $62,441 60
STEP 3 $69,576 00 $64,937 60
STEP 4 $72,425 60 $67,600 00
STEP 5 $75,275 20 $70,262 40
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#26-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent
of Public Service, dated December 17, 1998, 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 Harry Fox, Inc , 28150
Hayes, Roseville, Michigan 48066, for completing all work required in
connection with the City's 1999 Tree and Stump Removal Program for a
total price not to exceed $69,695 00, the Council having determined to
accept such bid in lieu of the low bid for the reasons indicated in the
aforementioned report and recommendation, and the bid of LaMont Bros
Tree Service, Inc is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the
aforementioned report and recommendation, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $69,695 00 from
Account No 205-527-882-000 (Municipal Refuse Fund) 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
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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 Public Service Division, dated January 8, 1999,
re additional information on the award of the contract for the 1999 Tree and Stump
Removal Program was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Duggan left the podium at 8 55 p m due to a conflict of interest on the next Agenda
Item
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Walsh, it was
#27-99 RESOLVED, that Leo Soave Building Co , 34822 Pembroke,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, as proprietor, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision
Cross Winds Estates Subdivision, to be located on the west side of
Farmington Road, south of Norfolk Avenue, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
4, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the said proposed revised
preliminary plat being dated September 9, 1998, and it further appearing
that tentative approval of such revised preliminary plat was given by the
City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on
August 11, 1998, and it further appearing that such revised preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for improvements
therein have been examined and approved by the Engineering Division as
is set forth in the report of that department dated December 3, 1998,
therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said revised
preliminary plat on the following conditions
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be constructed,
installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions of the
ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, being Title 16, Chapters 16 04 through 16 24 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Subdivision
Regulations of the Planning Commission, the regulations and
specifications of the Engineering Division and the Development
Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such
department; all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from
the effective date of this resolution, failing this, the approval
contained herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect
whatsoever;
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(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia
shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in the said
Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be subject at all
times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the
Engineering Division, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed
until there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 16 24 370 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as
amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of Livonia
agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and in
the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent
required by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved
development plans,
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall be
submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with
existing Subdivision Regulations,
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall be
submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution, the
City Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed
subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat
as approved herein, and provided there has been compliance with
all other requirements of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act,
the Subdivision Control Ordinance and this resolution,
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats prior to the
completion of all required improvements the proprietor may file with
the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check, cash
bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as may be approved by the Department of Law
guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such improvements,
utilities and grading by the proprietor within the prescribed period,
that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial
assurances the same shall be in the following amounts
A. General Improvement Bond $ 2,420 00 Cash
B Sidewalk Bond $31,000 00 of which at least
$ 5,000 00 shall be in cash
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C Grading & Soil Erosion $ 3,000 00 Cash
D Entrance Marker/Landscaping $ 7,500 00 of which at least
$ 3,000 00 shall be in cash
E Monuments & Lot Markers $ 805 00 (All Cash)
and require cash payments in the total amount of$27,615 00 In addition,
distribution lines for telephone and electric services are to be placed
underground and ornamental street lights are to be provided throughout
the subdivision
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, Laura, Brosnan, and Engebretson.
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
Duggan returned to the podium at 8 56 p m
Pastor left the podium at 8 56 p m due to a conflict of interest on the next Agenda Item
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#28-99 RESOLVED, that having considered the revised Exterior
Elevation Plans submitted by Shea Architects, Inc., dated December 7,
1998, in connection with Petition 98-9-2-20 submitted by Buca di Beppo,
which petition requested approval for the full-service restaurant located on
the north side of Six Mile Road between the 1-275 Expressway and Fox
Drive in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, which petition was approved, with
the exception of the Exterior Elevation Plans, in Council Resolution 881-98
adopted on November 18, 1998, the Council does hereby approve the
revised Exterior Elevation Plans, dated December 7, 1998, submitted in
connection with Petition 98-9-2-20
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Vandersloot, Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, and Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
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Pastor returned to the podium at 8 57 p m
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#29-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 10, 1998, which transmits
its resolution 11-196-98 adopted on November 24, 1998, with regard to
Petition 98-11-8-34 submitted by Mario Fallone, on behalf of Cantoro
Italian Market, requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct an addition to the building located at 19710 Middlebelt Road
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 98-11-8-34 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site & Elevation Plan prepared by Kevin Joseph
Kerschbain, Architect, as received by the Planning Commission on
November 3, 1998, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the petitioner shall meet to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department the following requirements as outlined in the
correspondence dated November 9, 1998
• That the soffit on the front overhang shall be repaired,
• That outside storage shall be prohibited on this site, and
• That the pylon sign shall be painted and the protective post
shall be repaired
3 That all conditions of the Zoning Board of Appeals Case #9810-132
shall be met;
4 That the entire parking lot shall be repaved and restriped, and
5 That there shall be no overnight parking or storage of any type of
trailers or vehicles on the site
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated December 23,
1998, re delinquent accounts receivables balances for false alarm billings with respect
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to Cantoro Italian Market, located at 19710 Middlebelt Road, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
A copy of a check from Cantoro Italian Market, paid on January 13, 1999,
re proof of payment for delinquent false alarm billings was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#30-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 8, 1998,
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 the donation of twenty-five (25) food certificates from
The Kroger Company of Michigan to the Department of Parks and
Recreation to be used as indicated in the aforesaid communication
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#31-99 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated December 16, 1998, 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 cash donations in the amount of$1,000 00 from the
contributors set forth in the attachment, the same to be appropriated and
credited to Account#702-000-285-215 for use in connection with the
Livonia Youth Assistance Program
No one from the audience wished to speak at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,384th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 9 04
p m , January 13, 1999 J n McCotter, City Clerk