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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1997-01-15 29950 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA iiir On January 15, 1997, 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 7 58 p m Councilmember Taylor delivered the invocation Roll was called with the following result. Gerald Taylor, Brian Duggan, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Val Vandersloot, Michael P McGee, and Joe Laura Absent: Fernon P Feenstra (recovering from surgery) Elected and appointed officials present: Jack Kirksey, Mayor; John Nagy, City Planner; Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer; Sean P Kavanagh, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Michael T Slater, Director of Finance, Kevin Roney, Public Utility Manager; Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Ronald J Engle, Fire Chief; and Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously* adopted, it was #1-97 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,335th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held December 18, 1996, are hereby approved as submitted *Councilmember Duggan abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under the provisions of Section 2 04 1906 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances Council President Laura recognized the 80th birthday yesterday (January 14, 1997) of cameraman Dick Arthur and thanked him (and cameraman Stan) for doing an outstanding job Councilmember Vandersloot read a commendation from the Offices of the Mayor and City Council which was presented to Firefighter Tom Kiurski commending him on his many accomplishments as a Firefighter with the City of Livonia and 29951 congratulating him on being selected as one of the "Everyday Heroes" by the American Red Cross for 1996 Councilmember Taylor announced that "Hearts of Livonia" has a dinner show scheduled for March 23, 1997, with the Scintas performing The "Hearts" are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and are hoping to raise $2 million from this event. Additionally, Councilmember Duggan announced that the seventh annual charity dance for "First Step" is scheduled for Friday, January 24, 1997, at Burton Manor "First Step" is a shelter for battered and abused women and children No one from the audience wished to speak at this time A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated December 18, 1996, re the City of Livonia Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1995-96, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, it was #2-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jill Wood, Publicity Chairperson of the Clarenceville Athletic Boosters Club, dated December 12, 1996, which requests permission to display wire signs announcing the Clarenceville High School Annual Craft Show to be held on Saturday, March 22, 1997, which signs are to be 14" x 22" in size and which will be displayed at all major intersections in the City from March 8, 1997, through March 23, 1997, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted #3-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Beverly White, Business Expo Chairperson for the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, dated December 19, 1996, which transmits a request for permission to place temporary signage over existing City-owned signs located at Greenmead (one sign) and the Wilson Barn (two signs) from January 10, 1997, through February 20, 1997, as well as over two existing signs that have been removed for the winter at Ford Field and at Five Mile and Farmington Roads for the same period, the Council does hereby approve this request, and the City Clerk and all other appropriate City officials are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution #4-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated December 12, 1996, which submits a request for permission to display banners advertising SPREE '47' on Farmington Road and Five Mile Road from June 1, 1997, through June 29, 1997, and to display 4' x 8' signs at City 29952 Hall and Ford Field from June 1, 1997, through June 29, 1997, the Council does hereby approve of this request at no additional cost to SPREE, and the City Clerk and all other appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution #5-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated December 12, 1996, wherein it is requested that the following City streets be closed to through traffic from 8 00 a m on June 23, 1997, through 12 00 noon on June 30, 1997 (Monday through Monday) Stark Road from the Family Y, 14255 Stark to Lyndon Lyndon from Farmington Road to Stark Road the Council does hereby concur in and grant this request in the manner and form herein submitted, FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Wayne County Road Commission close Farmington Road from Five Mile Road to Schoolcraft Road on June 29, 1997, between the hours of 8 00 p m and 11 30 p m or until the road is returned to normal traffic operation in connection with the annual SPREE fireworks display, and does hereby authorize the City of Livonia to assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of the road closure, and that Lieutenant Joseph Derscha is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road closure permit on behalf of the City of Livonia, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department, Fire Department and Wayne County; and to the extent possible, SPREE is requested, in conjunction with the Police Department, to do all things necessary to alleviate traffic problems for the residents of Stoneleigh Village Subdivision during the 1997 Anniversary Celebration #6-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the President of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated December 12, 1996, which submits a request for approval of the following items. 1 The issuance of a permit to Pugh Shows to conduct carnival amusement rides at Henry Ford Field as part of this year's SPREE '47' Celebration, on June 24, 25, and 26, 1997, from 2 00 p m to midnight and on June 27, 28 and 29, 1997, from 12 00 noon to midnight; 2 The issuance of a permit to the Anniversary Committee to conduct a circus or lumberjack show on June 24-29, 1997, at Ford Field, 3 Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct a fireworks display at Veterans' Park to be held on Sunday, June 29, 1997, at 10 00 p m , which display will be fired by American Fireworks, Inc., subject to providing liability insurance for this event and subject to 29953 the City of Livonia and the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. being designated as additional insured on their policy; 4 Authorization of the Livonia Anniversary Committee to use and/or lease the facility at Henry Ford Field, Veterans' Park and the Eddie Edgar Arena during the period of the SPREE '47' celebration in accordance with the fees/waivers grid for events co-sponsored by the City of Livonia, and 5 A waiver of all fees prescribed by ordinance or law with respect to items 2 and 3 above, as well as a waiver of all vendors' license fees for community organizations and/or groups authorized to participate in SPREE '47' by the Anniversary Committee, the Council does hereby concur in and approve the foregoing requests, and the City Clerk and all other appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated December 17, 1996, re a communication from Dianne L. Nay, Secretary of the Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools, re collection of Livonia Public Schools School District taxes for 1997, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council #7-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 24, 1996, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 16, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend approval of the request from Jalal & Waad, Inc to transfer stock interest in 1995 SDM licensed corporation located at 27455 West Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, by dropping deceased stockholder Naji Nannoshi through transfer of his 30,000 shares to new stockholder, Karima Nannoshi, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission #8-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated December 10, 1996, 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 Chevrolet/GMC Model C31003/ZW9 cab and chassis with two yard dump body from Good GMC Truck, 4800 Clyde Park, S W , Wyoming, Michigan 49509, for a total cost of $29,573 00, including delivery, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Equipment Maintenance Capital Outlay Account No 29954 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 07187000144), 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; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of one (1) surplus City-owned vehicle at public auction after receipt of the new vehicle #9-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated December 10, 1996, 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 two (2) 1997 Chevrolet/GMC Model C3103/ZW9 cabs and chassis with 9-foot stake bodies from Good GMC Truck, 4800 Clyde Park, S W , Wyoming, Michigan 49509, in the amount of$24,536 00 each, for a total cost of $49,072.00, including delivery, 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 07187000147), 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, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of two (2) surplus City- owned vehicles at public auction after receipt of the new vehicles. #10-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated December 10, 1996, 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 Chevrolet/GMC Model C31403/ZW9 cab and chassis with 12-foot stake body from Good GMC Truck, 4800 Clyde Park, S W , Wyoming, Michigan 49509, for a total cost of$23,258 00, including delivery, 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 07187000147), 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, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of one (1) surplus City-owned vehicle at public auction after receipt of the new vehicle 29955 #11-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated December 10, 1996, 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 Ford F250 heavy duty pickup truck from Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106, for a total cost of $18,083 17, including delivery, 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 071B7000144), 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, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of one (1) surplus City-owned vehicle at public auction after receipt of the new vehicle #12-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated December 10, 1996, 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 four (4) 1997 Ford F-250 heavy duty pickup trucks from Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106, in the amount of$16,713 17 each, for a total cost of$66,852 68, including delivery, 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 071B7000144), 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, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of four (4) surplus City-owned vehicles at public auction after receipt of the new vehicles #13-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated December 9, 1996, 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 three (3) 1997 Dodge Neon sedans from Snethkamps Lansing Dodge, 6131 South Pennsylvania, Lansing, Michigan 48911, in the amount of$11,624 50 each, for a total cost of$34,873 50, including delivery, 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 29956 upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract No 07167000152), 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, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of three (3) surplus City-owned vehicles at public auction after receipt of the new vehicles #14-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 17, 1996, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 3159 12/96, wherein the Board concurs with the recommendation made by the Public Utility Manager in a letter dated December 10, 1996, attached thereto, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) 1997 Dodge Ram Van 81500 AB1 L12 from Snethkamps Lansing Dodge, 6131 South Pennsylvania, Lansing, Michigan 48911, in the amount of $15,371 27, including delivery, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Water and Sewer Maintenance Capital Outlay Account No 592-559-982-000; 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, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of one (1) surplus City-owned vehicle at public auction after receipt of the new vehicle. #15-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 17, 1996, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 3160 12/96, wherein the Board concurs with the recommendation made by the Public Utility Manager in a letter dated December 10, 1996, attached thereto, 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, in the amount of $15,801 27, including delivery, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Water and Sewer Maintenance Capital Outlay Account No 592-559-982-000, 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 071B7000152), 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, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize 29957 the disposal of one (1) surplus City-owned vehicle at public auction after receipt of the new vehicle #16-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 17, 1996, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 3158 12/96, wherein the Board concurs with the recommendation made by the Public Utility Manager in a letter dated December 10, 1996, attached thereto, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of two (2) 1997 Ford F-250 pickup trucks from Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106, in the amount of $15,943 30 each, for a total cost of $31 ,886 60, including delivery, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Water and Sewer Maintenance Capital Outlay Account No 592-559-982-000; 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 Contrar.A No 071B7000144), 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, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of two (2) surplus City-owned vehicles at public auction after receipt of the new vehicles #17-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 17, 1996, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 3161 12/96, the Council does hereby accept the quote of Sensus Technologies, Inc., P 0 Box 487, Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401, to continue supplying (through 1999) the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with compound water meters (with remote reading device) and fire line meters at the unit prices quoted as set forth in the attachment; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such expenditure from funds already budgeted in the Water and Sewer Fund for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of said items 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 A communication from the Department of Finance, dated November 26, 1996, re administrative response to CR 964-96 - funding of the Community 29958 Commission on Drug Abuse (CCODA) - was received and placed on file for the information of the Council #18-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Department of Law, dated December 3, 1996, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed lease agreement between the City of Livonia and AT&T Wireless PCS, Inc. for a period of five years, with the option of three successive five-year renewal periods, for use of a portion of the radio tower located at the Police Station and the installation of an equipment shelter at the site at an annual rent of $24,000 00 to be paid to the City (which amount shall be increased by 4% per year), the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, as well as to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution A communication from the Departn-ient of Law, dated December 17, 1996, re administrative response to CR 1098-96 - proposed sale of City-owned property located west of 31140 Lyndon, Bai-Lynn Playfield (OLB 2 2 acres) - was received and placed on file for the information of the Council #19-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Department of Law, dated December 17, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1098-96, and a letter from John Pastor, 31140 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan, dated September 26, 1996, wherein a request is made to purchase certain City-owned property located west of 31140 Lyndon, known as the Bai-Lynn Playfield, the Council does hereby deny this request in order to retain this property for recreational and public purposes #20-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Department of Law, dated December 17, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1098-96, and a letter from John Pastor, 31140 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan, dated September 26, 1996, wherein a request is made to purchase certain City-owned property located west of 31140 Lyndon, known as the Bai-Lynn Playfield, the Council does hereby refer the subject of whether this property should be used as a City park to the Department of Parks and Recreation for its report and recommendation #21-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated December 2, 1996, 29959 approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from the Wayne County Department of Public Services, dated November 8, 1996, relative to the jurisdiction and control of an 18" and 15" storm sewer within the Joy Road right-of-way, the Council does hereby take this means to advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit Section) of the City's willingness to accept jurisdiction and maintenance of an 18" and 15" storm sewer system located within the Joy Road right-of-way in the S W 1/4 of Section 31, said storm sewers commencing at a point approximately 480 feet east of the centerline of Pere Avenue and extending easterly 715 feet to the intersection of Hix Road; and FURTHER, the Council does hereby designate the City Engineer to execute a permit outlining such jurisdiction and maintenance responsibilities #22-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated December 16, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding replacement and/or construction of new sidewalks in the City of Livonia pursuant to the 1995 Sidewalk Repair Program at the locations and in the amounts indicated in the attachment to the aforesaid communication, which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution 350-95 and in a:cordance with the provisions of Section 12 04 340 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Treasurer is hereby directed to send a statement of charges to all property owners in the amounts listed above in accordance with Section 3 08 150 of Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the Council does hereby establish the evening of Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at 8 00 p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as the time and place when the Council shall meet for the purpose of adopting a resolution placing a special assessment upon said property for such charges unless the same are paid prior to the date of such meeting, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution #23-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Councilmember Michael P McGee, dated December 13, 1996, concerning the possible preparation and mailing of a citizen benefit statement, the Council does hereby refer this subject to the Mayor for his report and recommendation #24-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Council President Joe Laura, dated December 12, 1996, requesting an amendment to Council Resolution 1020-96, regarding the City Council Meeting Schedule for 1997, the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 1020-96 to designate Wednesday, December 10, 1997 as a Council Study Meeting (in place of Monday, December 8, 1997) and to designate Wednesday, March 19, 1997, as a Council Study 29960 Meeting (in place of Monday, March 17, 1997) and the balance of Council Resolution 1020-96 shall remain in full force and effect. #25-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Councilmember Val Vandersloot, dated December 16, 1996, with respect to the subject of a review of the City's current and future plans for soccer programs, fields, fees, etc., the Council does hereby refer this subject to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation #26-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Councilmember Val Vandersloot, dated December 16, 1996, with respect to the subject of a review of the City's current and future plans for soccer programs, fields, fees, etc , the Council does hereby refer the question of possible expansion of soccer programs and increase in number of soccer fields to the Department of Parks and Recreation for its report and recommendation #27-97 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, February 24, 1997, at 8 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items (1) Petition 96-10-6-5, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 898-96, to determine whether or not to add Section 18 61 to Article XVIII of the Zoning Ordinance relative to indecent and improper conduct, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 11-211-96 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 96-10-6-5 be approved; and (2) Petition 96-10-6-6, submitted by the City Planning Commission, to determine whether or not to amend Section 11 03(h) of the Zoning Ordinance and add Section 15 02(f) to the Zoning Ordinance relative to micro-breweries and brew pubs, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 11-212-96 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 96-10-6-6 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 amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed changes 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 29961 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 #28-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Michael D Thomas, High-Tech Installation, dated December 11, 1996, submitted on behalf of William Strickland, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on December 10, 1996, by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 12- 230-96 with regard to a permit application submitted by William Strickland for a satellite dish antenna on property located at 16962 Stanmoor Drive in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does hereby designate Monday, February 24, 1997, at 8 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 Livonia 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 No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result. AYES Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Laura. NAYS None On a motion by McGee, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #29-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee, dated December 10, 1996, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1038-96, and a letter from James B Crandall, Ernst & Young LLP, dated October 3, 1996, submitted on behalf of ADVO, Inc., wherein it is indicated that ADVO, Inc. intends to transfer facilities from 12052 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan, to 8200 Haggerty Road, Van Buren Township, Michigan, and which further indicates that ADVO, Inc. desires to obtain a 1974 PA 198 exemption for the Van Buren Township facility, the Council does hereby reject and deny this request inasmuch as the City was informed by letter dated November 11, 1996, that ADVO, Inc wishes to withdraw its request; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance 29962 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 96-9-1-22) 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. A communication from the Department of Law, dated November 15, 1996, re administrative response to CR 949-96 - a possible ordinance amendment to eliminate hazardous obstacles in the right-of-way -was received and placed on file for the information of the Council Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 440 OF TITLE 12, CHAPTER 04 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting McGee gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 23 (DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS) TO TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting. 29963 On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it was #30-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, dated December 19, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the establishment of the classification of Information Systems Manager (to be recommended by the Director of Finance and appointed by the Mayor) and does hereby set the salary of the Information Systems Manager, effective December 1, 1996, as follows Annual Bi-Weekly Hourly Step 1 $56,076 80 $2,156 80 $26 96 Step 1 5 57,200 00 2,200 00 27 50 Step 2 58,323 20 2,243 20 28 04 Step 3 60,652 80 2,332 80 29 16 Step 4 63,086 40 2,426 40 30 33 Step 5 65,600 00 2,523 20 31 54 the same benefits (i e , longevity, vacation credit, sick leave, dental, optical, medical benefits, etc.) as extended to other full-time classified Civil Service employees shall be afforded this position On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #31-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated December 2, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from John 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, as amended, to change the dimensions of the 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 305 00 feet parallel with said east Section line, thence S 89°40'25" 29964 W 86 66 feet parallel with the said south Section line, thence S 00°05'40" E 305 00 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 0 607 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 305 00 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 305 00 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 0 607 acres 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 305 00 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. 305 00 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 29965 southeast corner thereof; thence N 00°0540" 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 0 607 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°0540" 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 330 00 feet parallel with said east Section line to the point of beginning, 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., 516 80 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 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 6 239 acres 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 On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #32-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 9, 1996, and a report and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated December 4, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding a request from Thomas- 29966 Jirjis, Inc. to transfer ownership of 1996 SDM licensed business from Dallo's Brothers, Inc for a business located at 9479 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend denial of this request due to the failure of the applicants to respond or cooperate with the standard Police investigation conducted by the Livonia Police Department; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, it was #33-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director of Public Works, dated December 9, 1996, 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 Security Designs, Inc., 34441 Eight Mile Road, Suite 112, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for completing all work required in connection with the installation of a card access system for City Hall for the sum of$29,257 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, and the bid of Vigilante Security Inc. is hereby rejected for the reason that the original bid included a type of lock which is not best suited to the needs of the City; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $29,257 00 from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No 101-447-818-020 (Building Maintenance Contractual Services) with the provision that such account shall be reimbursed from funds received from Time Warner for this purpose pursuant to the City's Cable Franchise Agreement with Time Warner; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, and McGee NAYS Laura The President declared the resolution adopted On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously adopted, it was #34-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated December 9, REVISED PAGE - SEE CR #36-97 29967 1996, 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 three (3) 1997 Ford Taurus sedans from Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106, in the amount of $15,034 46 each, for a total cost of $45,103 80, including delivery, 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 07167000144), 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, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of three (3) surplus City-owned vehicles at public auction after receipt of the new vehicles On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously adopted, it was #35-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated December 9, 1996, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the recommended purchase of three full-size sedans through the State bid process, the Council does hereby refer the subject of Department Heads to whom cars are not currently assigned and all cars for all Department Heads and employees to the Mayor for his report and recommendation On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #36-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Department of Law, dated December 20, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1146-96, to which is attached a proposed lease agreement between the City of Livonia and Sprint Spectrum L.P , for a period of five years with four successive five-year renewal periods, for use of a portion of the communications tower located at the Police Station, and the installation of an equipment shelter at the site, at a monthly rate of $2,100 00 to be paid to the City (which amount shall be increased by 4% per year), the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution 29968 On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #37-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 19, 1996, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of four Intelligence Bureau vehicles and two Investigative Division vehicles from Buff Whelan Chevrolet, 40445 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313, for a total price of$92,273 70; one Intelligence Bureau vehicle from Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson Road, P 0 Box 2507, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-2507, for a total price of $14,609 60; one intelligence Bureau vehicle from Jack Cauley Chevrolet, 7020 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322, for a total price of $19,728 75, and fifteen patrol cars, two K-9 vehicles and one Investigative Division vehicle from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main, Owosso, Michigan 48867, for a total price of $373,406 00, the total amount of $500,018 05 to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose, 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 017B7000144) and the low Oakland County and Macomb County consortium bid; 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. Duggan left the podium at 8.25 p m in order to avoid a perceived impropriety regarding the next Agenda item On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, it was #38-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated December 2, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Leo Soave, 34822 Pembroke, 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 46-007-99-0044-000 into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows Parcel A. Land situated in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as a part of the W 45 acres of the S W 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, and being more particularly described as. That part of the S W 1/4 of Section 2, described as 19969 beginning at a point distant E 442 50 ft. and N 1452 5 ft. from the S W corner of Section 2, proceeding thence N 62 5 ft., thence E 291 97 ft., thence S 62 5 ft., thence W 292 28 ft. to the point of beginning, except the W 30 ft. thereof Subject to easements of record. Parcel B. Land situated in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as a part of the W 45 acres of the S W 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 S , R. 9 E., Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, and being more particularly described as That part of the S W 1/4 of Section 2, described as beginning at a point distant E 442 50 ft. and N 1390 00 ft. from the S W corner of Section 2, proceeding thence N 62.5 ft., thence E. 292.28 ft., thence S 62 5 ft., thence W 292 60 ft. to the point of beginning, except the W 30 ft. thereof Subject to easements of record 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 extent required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and FURTHER, this approval is contingent upon Michael Soave completing the improvements as outlined in a letter from him dated January 7, 1997, and adding thereto the installation of a 100 amp electrical service A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Taylor, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Laura NAYS None The President declared the resolution adopted Duggan returned to the podium at 8 28 p m On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it was #39-97 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No 388 for a proposed improvement consisting of the installation of sidewalks on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Newburgh and Farmington Roads 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, January 6, 1997, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly 29970 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 sidewalk improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment District No 388, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections made to said assessments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT (1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated October 22, 1996, in the amount of$10,466 47, 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 388 is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, (3) The amount of said roll shall consist of one (1) installment with interest at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum on any unpaid balance of the assessment from December 1, 1997 Said interest shall be payable on the 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 The assessment shall be due and payable December 1, 1997 (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 assessments 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 assessments from December 1, 1997, and thereafter one (1) year's interest upon all unpaid assessments, and (6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay $5,238 07 of the sidewalk installation costs 29971 On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #40-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated October 25, 1996, which sets forth its resolution 10-196-96 adopted on October 15, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-6-6-3, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 138-96, to amend Section 18 58(a) of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to site plan approval in all OS, C-1 and C-2 zoned property, and general office buildings located in ML, M-1 and M-2 districts, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, January 6, 1997, at 7 00 p m , pursuant to Council Resolution 1077-96, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and does hereby approve Petition 96-6-6-3 for preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council, and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #41-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer dated January 10, 1997, regarding the replacement of sidewalks in the City of Livonia on the following parcels in the following amounts Parcels of property and assessment, as outlined in the Treasurer's letter dated January 10, 1997, is included herein by reference, which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution 134-96 and in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 04 340 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 12, Chapter 4 and the City Treasurer having thereafter sent a statement of charges by first class mail to the owners of property to be assessed wherein notice of the meeting by the City Council on this date was given and at least 30 days having expired since the giving of such notice with such charges remaining unpaid, the Council does hereby, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 150 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 3, Chapter 8, adopt this resolution wherein a special assessment is placed upon such property for said charges, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize installment payments in the number of three (3) installments at 6% interest where assessments exceed $400 and the property owner has requested such installments, FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the City Treasurer shall give notice of the amounts herein determined to the 29972 persons chargeable therewith, such notice to be sent by first class mail to the last known address of such persons as shown on the most current assessment roll of the City, and where payments herein authorized are not made within the specified time this fact shall be reported by the City Treasurer to the City Assessor who shall charge such amount together with a penalty of 10% of such amounts against the persons or real property chargeable therewith on the next general tax roll, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution On a motion by McGee, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #42-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated December 26, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as Grant of Easement dated December 6, 1996, executed by Anthony T Williams, Vice President, Finance, and John F McCuen, Vice President, Legal, Kelsey-Hayes Company, to the City of Livonia, for Water Main Easement. A twenty (20) foot wide easement for water main located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being situated in Unit 4 of Wayne County Condominium Subdivision Plan No 331 and the general common area located west of said unit; the centerline of said easement is described as beginning at a point distant N 00°26'43" West, 2,248 00 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section, said point of beginning being located on the West line of said condominium and proceeding thence S 89°58'59" East, 206 50 feet; thence S 44°58'59" East, 126 50 feet, thence S 89°58'59" East, 19 86 feet to the point of ending, said point being on the Westerly right-of-way line of Tech Center Drive the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution 29973 On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #43-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated December 9, 1996, which bears the signature of the Finance Director 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 $500 00 from the Hearts of Livonia, the same to be appropriated and credited to Account #702-000-285-215 for use in connection with the Livonia Youth Assistance Program On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, it was #44-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated January 2, 1997, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open Meetings Act, direct that a closed Committee of the Whole meeting be held Wednesday, January 22, 1997, at 7 00 p m for the purposes of discussing litigation matters and attorney/client privileged communications in connection with pending litigation A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Taylor, Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Laura. NAYS None The President declared the resolution adopted Mayor Kirksey announced that the Garfield School children entered into a business partnership with NBD this morning A big ceremony was held; student officers were elected and the students learned the NBD corporate song The Mayor also announced that "Cyberspace Safari" opened today at Wonderland Shopping Center; representatives from the County and a number of businesses were present. He remarked that "Cyberspace Safari" is a connection to the Detroit Science Center and that the Wonderland center is the first of various centers to be opened in the tri-county area. Councilmember Brosnan thanked the members of the School Board who attended last night's Livonia City Council/Schools Liaison Committee meeting regarding discussion of the Bentley Center and property From the audience, Paul Pierson, 33506 Nancy, addressed a recent change regarding the use of the Civic Center Library meeting rooms by residents and by corporations, and asked for a copy of the changes. 29974 On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, this 1,336th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 8 38 p m , January 15, 1997 IA,. Piz e4-V-17L n McCotter, City Clerk