HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1997-04-16 30120
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 16, 1997, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice President of
the Council at 8 01 p m Councilmember Taylor delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Gerald Taylor, Brian Duggan,
Fernon P Feenstra, Val Vendersloot, Michael P McGee, and Maureen Miller Brosnan.
Absent: Joe Laura (out of town on business)
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor; John
Nagy, City Planner; Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works, Sean P Kavanagh,
City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative
Affairs, John Fegan, Director of Inspection, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation; and Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#266-97 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,341st Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 26, 1997, are
hereby approved as submitted.
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#267-97 WHEREAS We recognize that well-maintained roads are
necessary for this City's vitality and well being, and
WHEREAS We are currently directing more of our local resources to
road reconstruction and resurfacing, and
WHEREAS S 13 303, recently passed by the Michigan Senate, removes
unnecessary and bureaucratic restrictions on the use of major and local
street funds returned to the City pursuant to Act 51, and
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WHEREAS Being able to utilize Act 51 funds in a more flexible manner
will aid us in improving our road surfaces in a more timely and efficient
manner, and
411660 WHEREAS S B 303, if enacted into law, will help the City of Livonia and
its citizens by enabling the City to so use our Act 51 funds more flexibly,
and
WHEREAS The City of Livonia fully supports the Michigan Municipal
League in the League's efforts to have S B 303 enacted into law so as to
achieve maximum efficiency in the use of local road funds, and
WHEREAS The City of Livonia wishes to convey to our State
Legislators, and especially to our Representatives in the Michigan House,
of the City's strong support for S B 303
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City
Council of Livonia do hereby urge our Representatives in the Michigan
House to actively support Senate Bill 303 as it makes its way through the
House, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Council of
Livonia do hereby urge the Michigan House of Representatives to adopt
S B 303 at the earliest practicable date so as to enable cities, including
Livonia, to make the most efficient use of Act 51 moneys in the current
construction season, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Council of
Livonia do hereby urge the Governor to support S B 303 and to quickly
sign such legislation once presented to him following enactment by the
Legislature, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to
Governor Engler, State Senator R. Robert Geake, State Representative
Lyn Bankes, State Representative Gerald Law, the MML State and
Federal Affairs Division, MML Legislative Coordinators, the Conference of
Western Wayne, Speaker of the House, and Members of House
Transportation Committee
No one from the audience wished to speak at this time
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 21, 1997,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
February 28, 1997, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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At the direction of the Chair, Item #26 was removed from the Agenda and
Item #1 was removed from the Consent portion of the Agenda
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, it was
#268-97 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Dr
Omer Anisso, 18786 Blue Skies, dated March 26, 1997, requesting
permission to close Blue Skies between Dardanella and Margareta on
Sunday, June 22, 1997, from 12 00 p m to 4 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, June 29, 1997 in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#269-97 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Mike Coliton, 28652 Grandon, dated March 17, 1997, requesting
permission to close Grandon between Brentwood and Harrison on
Saturday, June 28, 1997, from 12 00 p m. to 1000 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, June 29, 1997 in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#270-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated March 24, 1997, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr and Mrs Paul Lyon, 18883
Lathers, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions
of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division of
Tax Item No 46-045-03-0050-002 into two (2) parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows
Parcel A.
Dohany Subdivision, T 1 S , R. 9 E , L64 P95, W C R.
Lot 76 and the North 1/2 of Lot 77
Parcel B.
Dohany Subdivision, T 1 S , R. 9 E , L64 P95, W C R.
North 1/2 of Lot 50, also Lot 51
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds, provided, however, that to the
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extent required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is made
subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals
#271-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 24, 1997, wherein he has requested approval of
the reappointment of Toni Mette, 27454 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan
48150, to the Livonia Plymouth Road Development Authority for a four-
year term expiring May 16, 2001, pursuant to Section 3 16 060 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No 197 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm
and approve such reappointment.
#272-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 24, 1997, wherein he has requested approval of
the reappointment of Bill Pike, 11801 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, to the Livonia Plymouth Road Development Authority for a four-
year term expiring May 16, 2001, pursuant to Section 3 16 060 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No 197 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm
and approve such reappointment.
#273-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 24, 1997, wherein he has requested approval of
the reappointment of Adelard (Butch) Raby, 18600 Haggerty Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the Livonia Plymouth Road Development
Authority for a four-year term expiring May 16, 2001, pursuant to Section
3 16 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No
197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does
hereby confirm and approve such reappointment.
#274-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission, dated March 11, 1997, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of an estimate for improvements to
the Environmental Sculpture on the south side of City Hall and drawings
as developed by the Planning Department, the Council does hereby
approve such improvements, FURTHER, the Council does, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the donation of the demolition,
excavation and concrete footings for such improvements in the amount of
$2,910 00 from Sheridan Construction Company; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby accept the quote of Sheridan Construction Company, 32125
Block, Garden City, Michigan 48135, for providing the above-grade
concrete, brickwork, limestone coping and top soil in connection with
these improvements in the amount of $5,330 00; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $5,330 00 from the Livonia Arts Commission Trust Fund for this
purpose
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A communication from the Department of Parks and Recreation, dated
March 13, 1997, re administrative response to CR 338-96 - subject of the rationale for
deleting the annual season fee for City park athletic facilities in favor of"time slots" and
further information supporting the rates for time slots (i e , $10 and $25) - was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
#275-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
March 13, 1997, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 338-96, regarding the subject of the rationale for deleting the
annual season fee for City park athletic facilities in favor of "time slots"
and further information supporting the rates for time slots, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Finance, Insurance and Budget
Committee for its report and recommendation
A communication from the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated March 21,
1997, re administrative response to CR 1088-96 - question of time line for a waiver
regarding the protective wall abutting commercial property located on the north side of
Long Avenue between Inkster Road and Rensellor Avenue -was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
#276-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated December 18, 1996, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 4, 1997,
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend approval of
the request from Courtyard Management Corporation to add Courtyard II
Associates, Ltd Ptnr and to drop Courtyard by Marriott II, Ltd Ptnr as
co-licensee in 1996 12 months Resort B-Hotel licensed business with
Sunday Sales located at 17200 N Laurel Park, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne
County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#277-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police, dated March 18, 1997,
which bears the signature of the Chief Accountant and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, regarding a proposed trade of communications
equipment with Redford Township and to which is attached a list of such
equipment, the Council does hereby approve the proposed trade of the
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listed equipment in return for one new M D I terminal and nine used
M.D I terminals (in-car computer terminals) from Redford Township
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated March 10, 1997,
re. administrative response to CR 127-97 - the outdoor storage chest and soda
machine at the Amoco Station at 39350 Six Mile Road -was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
#278-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Inspection Department, dated March 10, 1997,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 127-97, concerning the outdoor storage chest and soda
machine at the Amoco Station located at 39350 Six Mile Road, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation.
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated March 19, 1997,
re administrative response to CR 198-97 - the sign for Village Green Florist, located at
33239 Eight Mile Road - was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
#279-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Inspection Department, dated March 19, 1997, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the sign at Village Green Florist,
33239 Eight Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
#280-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 25, 1997, 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
3174 3/97, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Nankin
Topsoil, 39740 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan 48187, which meets
specifications, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with topsoil at the unit bid price of$6 90 per yard
delivered, FURTHER, in the event the lowest bidder is unable to furnish
the material, the Council hereby determines to accept the second low bid
of Wolverine Contractors, Inc , P 0 Box 760026, Lathrup Village,
Michigan 48076, which also meets specifications, as an alternate for
supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with
topsoil at the unit bid price of $7 00 per yard delivered; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Nankin Topsoil,
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39740 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan 48187, which meets
specifications, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with topsoil at the unit bid price of $4 90 per yard
for pickup, FURTHER, in the event the lowest bidder is unable to furnish
the material, the Council hereby determines to accept the second low bid
of Wolverine Contractors, Inc , P 0 Box 760026, Lathrup Village,
Michigan 48076, which also meets specifications, as an alternate for
supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with
topsoil at the unit bid price of $6 50 per yard for pickup
#281-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 25, 1997, 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
3176 3/97, 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
service connections, 3/4" to 2", at various locations throughout the City, at
the unit prices bid for the period April 1, 1997, through March 31, 1998,
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 the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#282-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 11, 1997,
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
Michigan CAT, 24800 Novi Road, Novi, Michigan 48375, for supplying the
Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with one (1) trailer-
mounted brush chipper for a net price of $20,570 00, based on a total
price of$23,570 00 less trade-in of$3,000 00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, and the bid of
Bandit Industries, Inc. is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the
attachment.
#283-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 18, 1997,
which bears the signature of the Chief Accountant and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Motor City Ford Truck, Inc., 39300 Schoolcraft Road, P 0 Box 9246,
Livonia, Michigan 48150-9246, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with two (2) 1997 cabs and chassis
(complete with installed 5-7 yard dump bodies and hoists, leaf box
assemblies, tailgate salt spreaders, underbody 10' scraper blades, truck
hydraulic systems, and front snowplow hitches with snowplows) for a net
price of $167,040 00, based on a total price of $177,540 00 less trade-ins
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of $10,500 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications
#284-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 18, 1997,
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
Spartan Distributors, 487 W Division Street, Sparta, Michigan 49345, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Fox Creek Golf Course) with one
(1) 60" fairway aerator for the total price of $20,880 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest and only bid received and meets specifications.
#285-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, received in the Office of the City
Clerk on March 4, 1997, with regard to a request from Pick-A-Bone, Inc.
to transfer ownership of a 1996 12-Months Resort Class C and SDM
licensed business with Sunday Sales, Dance Permit and Official Permit
(Food) from Kenville's Cafe, Inc., and transfer location from one
governmental unit to another, the Council does hereby take this means to
advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council has
no objection to a waiver of any part of the license fee for the current year;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#286-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works - Engineering Division,
dated March 25, 1997, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby amend item no 7 of Council Resolution 784-96, adopted on
August 26, 1996, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for general improvements in the Camborne Stark School
Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 to $78,000 00 of
which at least $10,000 00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining
general improvements in said subdivision, and the financial assurances
now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly;
FURTHER, all other financial assurances (including the Sidewalk
Improvement Bond) now on deposit with the City shall remain the same
and unchanged
#287-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works - Engineering Division,
dated March 24, 1997, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding an
increase in the contribution-in-aid cost for the Hillcrest Court
Development Street Lighting Project (S.A.D 385) located in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 23, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the additional sum of $1,195 60 from the General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue in order to defray the additional
Detroit Edison contribution-in-aid costs connected with this street lighting
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installation project, such amount to be reimbursed from the first year
assessment.
#288-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director, dated March 26, 1997,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached plans for
landscaping and placement of signs in the median of Eight Mile Road by
the Eight Mile Boulevard Association, the Council does hereby take this
means to indicate its approval of such plans and does hereby agree that
the Michigan Department of Transportation does not, by issuance of its
permit, assume any liability claims or maintenance costs resulting from
the facility placed by its permit and that all such costs (including the costs
of removing or relocating this facility as a result of highway maintenance
or construction) shall be the responsibility of the City of Farmington Hills,
Southfield, Ferndale, Warren, Detroit, Hazel Park, Livonia and the
Charter Township of Royal Oak; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
agree that these cities shall furnish a set of as-built plans of the facility
installed by this permit to MDOT upon completion of the work;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of this
resolution to Mr Desi Strakovits, MDOT Metro District Operations
Engineer, 18101 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, Ref
File No 82000-162-96
#289-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director, dated March 26, 1997,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached plans for
landscaping and placement of signs in the median of Eight Mile Road by
the Eight Mile Boulevard Association, the Council does hereby refer the
subject of the preparation of an appropriate agreement between the City
and the Eight Mile Boulevard Association to the Department of Law, with
such agreement to provide that maintenance of the sign shall be the
responsibility of the Eight Mile Boulevard Association, the same to
thereafter be submitted to Council for consideration
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Vandersloot, McGee, and Brosnan
NAYS None
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#290-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Fernon P Feenstra, the Council does hereby refer the
subject of the possible rezoning of the Incredible Universe property
located at Victor Corporate Park from C-2 to the last zoning classification
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that existed before the current zoning classification to the City Planning
Commission to conduct a public hearing, and thereafter submit a report
and recommendation to Council
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#291-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee, dated March
24, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 207-91, with respect to
the subject of numerous complaints as to congestion and installation of one-
way signage on Cathedral between Gillman and Deering in front of the
Cleveland Elementary School, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#292-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee, dated
March 24, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 419-95, in
connection with a communication from former Councilmember Dale A.
Jurcisin concerning "AGENDA LIVONIA. 1995" and numerous goals for
the City set forth therein, referring the subject of planning and
implementing improvement through the Plymouth Road Development
Authority, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with respect to this matter
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#293-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee, dated
March 24, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 432-95, in
connection with a communication from former Councilmember Dale A.
Jurcisin concerning "AGENDA LIVONIA. 1995" and numerous goals for
the City set forth therein, referring the matter of the upgrade of major
roads in the City, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with respect to this matter
Duggan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 37(b) OF ARTICLE
XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
(Petition 95-7-6-6)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#294-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee, dated
March 25, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 97-97, and
having considered a communication from Councilmember Michael P
McGee, dated January 17, 1997, regarding a request from Mr John
Lasecki pertaining to state-licensed residential facilities, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Mayor to take further action on this subject
as follows
a. Requesting a report and recommendation from the Department of
Law regarding what regulations may be lawfully adopted by the
City which have as an objective the appropriate regulation of adult
foster care homes as business enterprises, especially considering
the uneven density of placement of such facilities and the apparent
over-concentration of such facilities in certain areas within the City;
b Requesting a report and recommendation from the Department of
Law on the status of Larkin v State of Michigan Department of
Social Services decided by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and
to further indicate what changes, if any, in the federal Fair Housing
Act might appropriately balance the rights of tenants of foster care
facilities with the rights of adjacent homeowners,
c. Requesting a report from the Building Inspection Department
regarding the progress and results of the Department's evaluation
of the number of residents and condition of the premises of existing
care facilities, as outlined in the memorandum from the Mayor
dated February 5, 1997,
d Preparing a report identifying the entities and departments within
the State with licensing, regulation and oversight responsibility for
care facilities, with specific emphasis (1) on identifying the
standards for approval and ongoing regulation on such facilities
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and the means by which the City can be assured that such
standards are being met or, if not being met, that inappropriate
conditions can be corrected, and (2) exploring means by which the
City, on behalf of the State, may be able to assume certain
inspection and oversight responsibilities, and
e Requesting a report from Karoub Associates and from the Michigan
Municipal League as to the prospect for State legislation which
could seek to recognize and balance the rights of adjacent property
owners with the rights of tenants of adult foster care facilities.
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated March 21, 1997,
re a review of group homes in Livonia was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 96-11-3-4)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#295-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Penny B Webster, Dykema Gossett PLLC, representing New Par
(AirTouch Cellular), dated March 10, 1997, requesting approval of the
execution of a nondisturbance agreement in connection with the proposed
sublease by New Par from OneComm Corporation, N.A. (Nextel), for
space on a cellular tower located on City-owned property at Eight Mile
and Newburgh within the Whispering Willows Golf Course, the Council
does hereby refer the entire issue of nondisturbance agreements to the
City's tower consultant (Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, LLP) for
review and recommendation
David Antonelli, Dykema Gossett, 1577 N Woodward, Suite 300, Bloomfield
Hills, MI, representing AirTouch Cellular, spoke in favor of approving the
aforementioned matter
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On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#296-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Penny B Webster, Dykema Gossett PLLC, representing New Par
(AirTouch Cellular), dated March 10, 1997, requesting approval of the
execution of a nondisturbance agreement in connection with the proposed
sublease by New Par from OneComm Corporation, N A. (Nextel), for
space on a cellular tower located on City-owned property at Eight Mile
and Newburgh within the Whispering Willows Golf Course, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation
Councilmember Feenstra announced the aforementioned committee meeting would be
held on May 7, 1997
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#297-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent
of Public Service, dated March 27, 1997, 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 one (1) 1997 Dodge Ram
Van B1500 AB1 L12 from Snethkamps Lansing Dodge, 6131 South
Pennsylvania, Lansing, Michigan 48911, for a total cost of$15,801 27,
the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
Equipment Maintenance Capital Outlay Account No 101-446-985-000;
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
071 B7000152), 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
A communication from the Superintendent of Public Service, dated April
11, 1997, re the need for a cargo van for Building Maintenance was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#298-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 21, 1997,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
City Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a proposed Solid Waste/Recycling Contract between the City of
Livonia and Waste Management of Michigan, Inc., 19200 West Eight Mile
Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for providing solid waste collection
and disposal services for the City of Livonia (including expansion of
curbside recyclables and the transfer, transportation and composting of
leaves deposited at the landfill site) for a three-year period commencing
October 1, 1996, through November 30, 1999, in the estimated amount of
$12,280,965 00, the Council does hereby approve such contract, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia to execute a contract with the aforesaid company and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#299-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 10, 1997, which transmits its
resolution 3-44-97, adopted on March 4, 1997, with regard to Petition 97-
2-8-4 submitted by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., requesting site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to erect a cellular tower antenna
on property located at 39100 Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 19, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation
Kathleen Royal, representing AT&T Wireless Services, stated they worked with
the Planning and Law Departments to make sure their proposal addressed the
concerns that were voiced
Additionally, Leo Hamper, President of Daniel Lord Holding Corp , 35145 West
Chicago, owner of the property located at 39100 Schoolcraft Road, spoke in favor of
this petition
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#300-97 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer Petition 97-
2-8-4 submitted by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc , requesting site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to erect a cellular tower antenna
on property located at 39100 Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
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Section 19, to the City's tower consultant (Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt &
Howlett, LLP) for review and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#301-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 3, 1997, which sets forth
its resolution 1-3-97, adopted on January 21, 1997, with regard to Petition
96-12-1-27, submitted by Andrew Ilich, for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and
Stark Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, from RUF to C-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
Monday, March 24, 1997, pursuant to Council Resolution 101-97, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 96-12-1-27 is hereby denied for the following
reasons
1 That the proposed change of zoning is incompatible to and not in
harmony with the adjacent residential uses in the area,
2 That the proposed change of zoning represents an encroachment
of non-residential zoning into a residential area,
3 That the proposed change of zoning will not provide sufficient land
area for the subject property to meet all Zoning Ordinance
standards, and
4 That the subject property would be better utilized in conjunction
with adjacent property to the east.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, it was
#302-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 3, 1997, which sets forth
its resolution 1-4-97, adopted on January 21, 1997, with regard to Petition
96-12-1-28, submitted by Leo Soave, for a change of zoning of property
located on the west side of Sunset Boulevard, north of Fargo Avenue in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, from RUFA to R-2A, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday,
March 24, 1997, pursuant to Council Resolution 102-97, the Council does
hereby approve Petition 96-12-1-28, as amended, so as to rezone the
property to R-4, 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
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to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution
The following people from the audience spoke in opposition to this rezoning
1) Matthew Boettcher, 20030 Milburn
2) Dennis Myers, 30725 Fargo
3) Marvin Ranta, 20227 Milburn
4) Valerie Myers, 30725 Fargo
5) Sherri McClain, 20073 Sunset
6) Bob Kuznia, 30944 Fargo
7) Bill Craig, 20050 Milburn
8) Shirley Miller, 20150 Sunset
9) Anna Roth, 20196 Sunset
10) Frances Edington, 20139 Milburn
11) Mark Pover, 19936 Sunset
The petitioner, Leo Soave, 34822 Pembroke, stated that this property is adjacent to R-7
and R-3, and that R-4 is a reasonable compromise
One person spoke in favor of this petition
James Tigani, 30870 Fargo
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, McGee, and Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#303-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 3, 1997, with regard to
Petition 96-12-1-28, submitted by Leo Soave, for a change of zoning of
property located on the west side of Sunset Boulevard, north of Fargo
Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, from RUFA to R-2A, the
Council does hereby refer the subject of the ability of Sunset Boulevard
to withstand additional traffic resulting from proposed additional homes,
together with the proposed estimate of the street's life expectancy under
160 the current versus proposed future conditions if additional homes were to
be built in the area, to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation
REVISED PAGE-SEE CR #306-97
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#304-97 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Department of Law for its report and recommendation the subject of the
validity of a protest petition when the protest is against R-2 or R-3 zoning
and the new proposal is R-4 zoning
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#305-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 4, 1997, which sets forth
its resolution 1-8-97, adopted on January 21, 1997, with regard to Petition
96-10-2-29 submitted by Joseph P Durso requesting waiver use approval
to develop a site condominium project on property located between the
Hees Avenue dead-ends east of Linville Avenue and north of Joy Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, which property is zoned R-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
March 24, 1997, pursuant to Council Resolution 100-97, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its
report and recommendation.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#306-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 3, 1997, which sets forth
its resolution 1-2-97 adopted on January 21, 1997, with regard to Petition
96-11-1-26, submitted by the City Planning Commission, on its own
motion, for a change of zoning of property located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road immediately west of and adjacent to Glenda's Farm
Market in the South 1/2 of Section 5, from PL to R-3B, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 7,
1997, pursuant to Council Resolution 143-97, the Council does hereby
approve Petition 96-11-1-26 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 McGee, it was
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#307-97 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No 389
for a proposed improvement consisting of the enclosure of Bell Creek for
iter
99 feet and for providing soil erosion protection in this area on Fitzgerald
Avenue located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, 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
Monday, April 7, 1997, 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
the enclosure of Bell Creek to be constructed in Special Assessment
District No 389; 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, as revised, dated April 9,
1997, in the amount of$9,200 40, 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 389 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal annual
installments with interest at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum
on the unpaid balance of the assessment from December 1, 1997
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, 1998, and subsequent installments on December 1st of
succeeding years,
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(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
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, 1997,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1998 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, 1997 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, of 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, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 60% ($13,800 60)
of the total cost of the project.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Vandersloot, and McGee
NAYS Feenstra and Brosnan
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 31, 1997,
re administrative response to CR 71-97 - potential liability in connection with the
proposed special assessment for the Bell Creek Enclosure (Fitzgerald Avenue) -was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it
was
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#308-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 13, 1997, approved for submission
by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance four (4) Grants of
Easement, more particularly described as
(1) Grant of Easement dated December 17, 1996, executed by
Frederick Simon, Resources Supervisory Management Corp , as
agent for High Equity Partners, L.P - Series 88, to the City of
Livonia, for
Water Main Easement.
A 20 foot water main easement located in part of the Northwest 1/4
of Section 23, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, whose centerline is described as beginning at a point on
the South line of Five Mile Road, distant due East 700 00 feet and
S 00°11'30" East, 60 00 feet and due East 952 00 feet from the
Northwest corner of Section 23, T 1 S , R. 9 E , and proceeding
thence due South 230 00 feet, thence due East, 4 22 feet to the
point of ending, also being a point on the West line of Spanich
Court (private road 60 feet wide) (Sidwell No 090-99-0002-001)
AND
(2) Grant of Easement dated January 13, 1997, executed by Fred J
Ransford, Argus Corporation, to the City of Livonia, for
Water Main Easement
A 20 foot water main easement located in part of the Northwest 1/4
of Section 23, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, whose centerline is described as beginning at a point on
the West line of Spanich Court (private road 60 feet wide), distant
due East, 700 00 feet and South 00°11'30" East, 60 00 feet and
due East 952 00 feet and due South 230 00 feet and due East 4 22
feet from the Northwest corner of Section 23, T 1 S , R. 9 E , and
proceeding thence due East 12 00 feet; thence S 00°11'30" East,
288 00 feet, thence due West 12 00 feet to the point of ending,
also being a point on the West line of Spanich (private road 60 feet
wide) (Sidwell No 089-01-0001-001)
AND
(3) Grant of Easement dated December 17, 1996, executed by
Frederick Simon, Resources Supervisory Management Corp , as
agent for High Equity Partners, L.P - Series 88, to the City of
Livonia, for
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Water Main Easement
A 20 foot water main easement located in part of the Northwest 1/4
of Section 23, T 1 S , R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, whose centerline is described as beginning at a point on
the West line of Spanich Court (private road 60 feet wide), distant
due East, 700 00 feet and South 00°11'30" East, 60 00 feet and
due East 955 45 feet and South 00°11'30" East, 518 00 feet;
thence due West, 168 18 feet; thence due South, 33 00 feet to the
point of ending (Sidwell No 090-99-0002-001)
AND
(4) Grant of Easement dated January 13, 1997, executed by Fred J
Ransford, Argus Corporation, to the City of Livonia, for
Water Main Easement
A 12 foot water main easement whose centerline is described as
beginning at a point distant due West 502.56 feet and South
00°11'30" East, 350 47 feet from the Northeast corner of Lot 7, B E.
Taylor's Green Acres, being a subdivision of part of the North 1/2
of Section 23, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of
Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 69, Page
75 of Plats, Wayne County Records Proceeding thence due West
60 00 feet to the point of ending, also being a point on the West
line of Spanich Court (private road 60 feet wide) (Sidwell No 089-
01-0001-001)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#309-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor, dated March 26, 1997, requesting an
informational meeting with the Council regarding Time Warner cable
issues and a timetable and plan of action for renewal of the cable
television franchise, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
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On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
gime #310-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Jeffrey D Kaftan, Vice President of Kaftan Enterprises, Inc., dated March
26, 1997, wherein it is requested that Petition 96-12-1-29, submitted by
Kaftan Enterprises, Inc., requesting to rezone property on the south side
of Six Mile Road between Ryan Road and Oporto Street in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 14, from RUFC to R-3, be withdrawn, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this petition
based upon the petitioner's request to withdraw this petition
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#311-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated March 14, 1997, 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 a cash donation in the amount of $21 25 from the Plymouth
Community United Way, the same to be appropriated and credited to
Account#702-000-285-215 for use in connection with the Livonia Youth
Assistance Program
Vice President Brosnan relinquished the Chair to Councilmember Feenstra at 9.20 p m.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#312-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council Vice President Maureen Miller Brosnan, dated April 8, 1997, with
respect to the request from John Mahn of SEMCO, 18770 Farmington,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, on behalf of Paul Orlando, 23371 Gill,
Farmington, Michigan 48335, regarding a proposed division of Tax Item
No 46-024-99-0062-001 into four (4) parcels, the Council does hereby
repeal and rescind Council Resolution 31-97
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#313-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council Vice President Maureen Miller Brosnan, dated April 8, 1997, and
a communication from the City Assessor, dated December 2, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from John
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Mahn of SEMCO, 18770 Farmington, Livonia, Michigan 48152, on behalf
of Paul Orlando, 23371 Gill, Farmington, Michigan 48335, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as
Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No 46-024-99-0062-001
into four (4) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL A.
Part of the east 100 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, T 1 S , R. 9
E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more fully described as
commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 6, thence N
00°05'40" W 1780 00 feet along the east line of said Section 6, thence S
89°40'25" W 924 00 feet parallel with the south line of Section 6, thence
N 00°05'40" W 25 00 feet parallel with said east Section line to the north
line of St. Martins Road and the point of beginning, thence N 00°05'40"
W 251 50 feet parallel with said east Section line, thence S 89°40'25"
W 86 66 feet parallel with the said south Section line, thence S
00°05'40" E 251 50 feet parallel with said east Section line, thence N
89°40'25" E 86 66 feet along the north line of St. Martins to the point of
beginning subject to a 10 00 foot wide easement for the installation and
maintenance of sanitary sewer along the west side thereof Containing
0 500 acres
PARCEL B.
Part of the east 100 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, T 1 S , R. 9
E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more fully described as
commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 6, thence N
00°05'40" W 1780 00 feet along the east line of said Section 6, thence S
89°40'25" W 924 00 feet parallel with the south line of Section 6, thence
N 00°05'40" W 25 00 feet parallel with said east Section line to the north
line of St, Martins Road, thence S 89°40'25" W 86 66 feet along said
north right-of-way to the point of beginning, thence N 00°05'40" W
251 50 feet parallel with said east Section line, thence S 89°40'25" W
86 67 feet parallel with the said south Section line, thence S 00°05'40" E
251 50 feet parallel with said east Section line, thence N 89°40'25" E.
86 67 feet along the north line of St. Martins Road to the point of
beginning subject to a 10 00 foot wide easement for the installation and
maintenance of public sanitary sewer along the east side thereof and
subject to a 10 00 foot wide easement for the installation and
maintenance of public water main along the west side thereof and subject
to an easement for the installation and maintenance of a private sanitary
sewer lead more fully described as beginning at the southwest corner
thereof; thence N 00°05'40" W 60 00 feet; thence S 45°12'38" W 84 68
feet; thence S 89°40'25" W 60 00 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 0 500 acres
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PARCEL C.
Part of the east 100 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, T 1 S , R. 9
E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more fully described as
commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 6, thence N
00°05'40" W 1780 00 feet along the east line of said Section 6, thence S
89°40'25" W 924 00 feet parallel with the south line of Section 6, thence
N 00°05'40" W 25 00 feet parallel with said east Section line to the north
line of St. Martins Road, thence S 89°40'25" W 173 33 feet along said
north right-of-way to the point of beginning, thence N 00°05'40" W
251 50 feet parallel with said east Section line, thence S 89°40'25" W
86 67 feet parallel with the said south Section line, thence S 00°05'40" E
251 50 feet parallel with said east Section line, thence N 89°40'25" E
86 67 feet along the north line of St. Martins Road to the point of
beginning subject to a 10 00 foot wide easement for the installation and
maintenance of public water main along the east side thereof and
together with an easement for the installation and maintenance of a
private sanitary sewer lead more fully described as beginning at the
southeast corner thereof; thence N 00°05'40" W 60 00 feet; thence S
45°12'38" W 84 68 feet, thence S 89°40'25" W 60 00 feet to the point of
beginning Containing 0 500 acres
PARCEL D.
Part of the east 100 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, T 1 S , R. 9
E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more fully described as
commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 6, thence N
00°05'40" W 1780 00 feet along the east line of said Section 6, thence S
89°40'25" W 924 00 feet parallel with the south line of Section 6, thence
N 00°05'40" W 276 50 feet parallel with said east Section line to the
point of beginning, thence N 00°05'40" W 53 50 feet parallel with said
east Section line, thence N 89°40'25" E 264 00 feet parallel with the said
south Section line, thence N 00°05'40" W 520 52 feet parallel with said
east Section line to the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 6, thence S
89°16'01" W 524 03 feet along said East-West 1/4 line, thence S
00°05'40" E , 570 30 feet parallel with said east Section line, thence N
89°40'25" E 260 00 feet parallel with said south Section line to the point
of beginning together with a 20 00 foot wide easement for the installation
and maintenance of a public sanitary sewer lying 10 00 feet each side of
the centerline more fully described as commencing at the southeast
corner of said Section 6, thence N 00°05'40" W 1780 00 feet along the
east line of said Section 6, thence S 89°40'25" W 1010 66 feet; thence
N 00°05'40" W 25 00 feet to the north line of St. Martins Road and the
point of beginning of said easement centerline, thence N 00°05'40" W
215 50 feet to the point of ending of said easement. Also together with a
20 00 foot wide easement for the installation and maintenance of a public
water main lying 10 00 feet each side of the centerline more fully
described as commencing at the southeast corner of Section 6, thence N
00°05'40" W 1780 00 feet along the east line of said Section 6, thence S
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89°40'25" W 1097 33 feet; thence N 00°05'40" W 25 00 feet to the north
line of St. Martins Road and the point of beginning of said easement
centerline, thence N 00°05'40" W 215 50 feet to the point of ending of
said easement. Containing 6 558 acres
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as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds
Vice President Brosnan resumed the Chair at 9.22 p m
During audience communication, Joe Trupiano, 37219 Fairfax, asked for
a clarification of the foregoing lot split resolution
Councilmember McGee wished his brother, Patrick, a "Happy 32nd
Birthday "
Vice President Brosnan informed the viewing audience of the upcoming
Livonia Community Prayer Breakfast to be held on Thursday, May 1, 1997, which is to
be held at Burton Manor and to begin at 7 15 a m. Tickets are $12 per person
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,342nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
9:24 p m., April 16, 1997
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J McCotter, City Clerk