HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1996-08-12 29662
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIXTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 12, 1996, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at 8 02 p m Councilmember Feenstra delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result. Fernon P Feenstra, Maureen
Miller Brosnan, Val Vandersloot, Michael P McGee, Gerald Taylor, Brian Duggan, and
Joe Laura. Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; John
Nagy, City Planner; Raul Galindo, City Engineer; Sean P Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Joan McCotter, City Clerk, Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Michael
Murray, Police Chief; Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works, and Ronald Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#720-96 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,325th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 22, 1996, are
hereby approved as submitted
Council President Laura announced that there would be one (1) X-item at
the end of the Regular agenda
John Walsh, representing the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, read parts
of resolutions adopted by the Chamber wishing Thomas C Armstrong and A. Robert
Armstrong best wishes in their retirement as active partners in the Armstrong Buick
Dealership of Livonia, Michigan
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Mayor Kirksey and Councilmember Feenstra also acknowledged the
Armstrong brothers and presented resolutions of commendation to both on behalf of
the City of Livonia
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#721-96 WHEREAS, Thomas C Armstrong has established himself
as an automotive dealer of quality having served in all dealership
capacities since beginning his career in his father's Buick dealership in
1952,
WHEREAS, Thomas C Armstrong has consistently demonstrated
dedication to his profession and has shown an unusually fine commitment
of corporate citizenship by providing leadership with the Southeastern
Michigan Automotive Dealers and demonstrating leadership with local
civic groups, and
WHEREAS, Thomas C Armstrong has been a member of the Detroit
Kiwanis Club, a Port Huron Jaycee, President of the Hillsdale College
Alumni Association, for the past fifteen years served as a Director of the
Livonia Chamber of Commerce, has been President of the Livonia
Chamber of Commerce, has been President of the Detroit Metro Buick
Dealers Association, has been President of the Rotary Club of Livonia,
currently maintains his active status as a Rotarian of Distinction, and
WHEREAS, Thomas C Armstrong together with his brother, A. Robert
Armstrong, purchased the Buick dealership from their father in 1972 and
subsequently moved to Livonia to build a modern Buick dealership on
Plymouth Road in February of 1973 and continued to provide superior
services not only to Livonia residents, but to a wide service area due to
their excellent facilities and concern for customer satisfaction, and
WHEREAS, Armstrong Buick has been a valuable asset to the citizens of
Livonia by providing a friendly, quality, reliable, and complete service
dealership in Livonia for the past twenty-three years
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Livonia wish Thomas C Armstrong best wishes in his
retirement as an active partner in the Armstrong Buick Dealership of
Livonia, Michigan
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#722-96 WHEREAS, A. Robert Armstrong has established himself as
an automotive dealer of quality having served in all dealership capacities
since beginning his career in his father's Buick dealership in 1952,
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WHEREAS, A. Robert Armstrong has consistently demonstrated
dedication to his profession and has shown an unusually fine commitment
of corporate citizenship by providing leadership with the Southeastern
Michigan Automotive Dealers and demonstrating leadership-with local
civic groups, and
WHEREAS, A. Robert Armstrong has served with distinction in the
United States Marine Corp during the Korean War 1951 through 1953
and served as Commander of the American Legion Post 390 and
continues to be an active member in veterans' organizations, has been
President of the Detroit Metro Buick Dealers Association, has been a
Director of the Michigan Automotive Dealers Self-Insurance Fund; and
WHEREAS, A. Robert Armstrong, as a young entrepreneur, established
a Ford dealership in Albion, Michigan in 1958 through 1965 With his
brother, Thomas C Armstrong, purchased the Buick dealership from their
father in 1972 and subsequently moved to Livonia to build a modern
Buick dealership on Plymouth Road in February of 1973 and continued to
provide superior services not only to Livonia residents, but to a wide
service area due to their excellent facilities and concern for customer
satisfaction, and
WHEREAS, Armstrong Buick has been a valuable asset to the citizens of
Livonia by providing a friendly, quality, reliable, and complete service
dealership in Livonia for the past twenty-three years
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Livonia wish A. Robert Armstrong best wishes in his
retirement as an active partner in the Armstrong Buick Dealership of
Livonia, Michigan
During the audience communication portion of the meeting, the following
individuals spoke
1) Michael Driscoll, 19229 Shadyside - complained about a recent newspaper
article regarding the proposed 20-screen AMC Theater and the implication that racism
was involved in this issue,
2) Amanda Spiers, 34367 Capitol - indicated her block party request was listed as
Item 25 on the agenda, and requested her item be moved up,
3) Gus Tawil, 18830 Nola - complained about the traffic and access into the
parking lot of the Dearborn Federal Credit Union located at Seven Mile and Newburgh,
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On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was-
#723-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter
of an additional turn lane adjacent to the Dearborn Federal Credit Union
to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation regarding
both northbound and southbound traffic on Newburgh Road
4) Doug Johnston, 31635 Perth - addressed the Waste Management contract,
specifically the rebate portion addressed in it; and
5) Michelle Goodlaski, 29110 Pickford - would like to see Ordinance Enforcement
have more power and authority with respect to maintenance of rental properties.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#724-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Inspection Department for its report and recommendation the subject of
the ice chest outside the Speedway station at Seven Mile and Farmington
Roads
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated July 18, 1996,
re forwarding the various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending June 30, 1996, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#725-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend the
Orders of the Day by moving Item #25 and #26 up on the agenda and
renumbering them as Item #9d and #9e and including them on the
Consent portion of the agenda
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, it was
L #726-96 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Linda Maniatis, 37026 Clarita, dated July 12, 1996, requesting permission
to close Clarita at the intersection of Clarita and Margareta, on Saturday,
August 24, 1996, from 4 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
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requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
#727-96 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Robert E Wolf, 28971 Minton, dated July 17, 1996, requesting
permission to close Minton Street between Oxbow and Hartel Street on
Saturday, September 14, 1996, from 1 00 p m to 8 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, September 15, 1996, in the event of inclement weather,
the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#728-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 8, 1996, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Isabella County
Sheriff, 207 N Court Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, for providing
transportation and lodging of prisoners for a unit price of$34 00 per diem,
the action taken herein being for the reason that the same constitutes the
lowest and only bid received with respect to this item, meets all
specifications and requirements as set forth in the attachment and formal
proposal, as well as for the additional reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication
#729-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated July 10, 1996,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Sheridan Construction, Inc., 32125 Block Street, Garden City, Michigan
48135, for completing all work required in connection with the
reconstruction of the Police Headquarters entrance plaza for the sum of
$60,150 00, the Council having determined to accept such bid in lieu of
the low bid for reasons outlined in the aforementioned report and
recommendation, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $60,150 00 from funds already
budgeted for this purpose in Building Maintenance Capital Outlay -
Building Improvements Account No 101-447-976-000; 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 things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#730-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 5, 1996, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Victoria J Holland, Assistant
Engineer of Traffic Operations, Wayne County Division of Roads, dated
June 27, 1996, and a proposed Traffic Signal Agreement, and having
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considered the necessity for traffic signal modernization at the
intersection of Five Mile and Levan, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize the said traffic control modernization with pedestrian indicators;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve of the City assuming 50% of
the installation and annual maintenance costs for such modernization for
this intersection located in the City of Livonia, and for this purpose does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$18,895 00 from the Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road Account),
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the
attached agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and the City
Clerk is requested to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne
County Department of Public Services, Division of Roads
#731-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Commission, dated July 11, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 460-96, with respect to the subject of the vacating of a certain
street located on the south end of vacant land owned by the City of
Livonia in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 (to the west of Exhibit Works,
Inc. buildings on Merriman Road), the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action with respect to this matter
#732-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Municipal League, dated July 12, 1996, with regard to the
Annual Convention of the League to be held on Mackinac Island on
September 26 - 28, 1996, the Council does hereby designate Mayor Jack
E Kirksey as the Official Representative and Voting Delegate of the City
of Livonia at the Annual Meeting and does further delegate Council
President Joe Laura as the alternate, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
#733-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 24, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 7-137-96, adopted on July 23, 1996, with regard to a Sign
Permit Application, submitted by Wonderland Auto Wash, requesting
approval for a ground sign for property located at 29067 Plymouth Road
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said Sign
Permit Application, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package by Chapman Sign Inc dated April 23, 1996,
is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and
2 That the signage shall not be illuminated beyond the hours of
operation of the subject car wash facility
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#734-96 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Elring Klinger of North America, Inc., dated July 18, 1996, proposing the
establishment of an industrial development district, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended,
this Council has authority to establish "industrial development districts"
within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of Livonia
an area of approximately 2 01 acres lying in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
29 as more particularly described in the attachment to the request which
is hereby incorporated by reference and which is hereinafter referred to
as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 62",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows
1 The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by certified mail of
this action to all owners of real property within the boundaries of
Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 62
2 This City Council sets Monday, September 16, 1996, at 7 00 p m
as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the question of
whether this City Council should establish the Industrial
Development District described above
3 This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice, as
required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so that all
residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be afforded an
opportunity to be heard on the question of establishing the
Industrial Development District described above
#735-96 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on
Wednesday, September 25, 1996, at 8 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 96-5-1-11, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution 661-95, for a change of zoning of
property located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and
Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, from RUFC to
C-1, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-125-96
having recommended to the City Council that Petition 96-5-1-11 be
denied, and
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(2) Petition 96-5-1-12, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution 661-95, for a change of zoning of
property located on Seven Mile Road just west of Bicentennial Park
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, known as Glenda's Market, from
RUFC to C-1, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-
126-96 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 96-5-
1-12 be denied,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed 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
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.
#736-96 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Amanda M Spiers, 34367 Capitol, dated July 23, 1996, requesting
permission to close Capitol between Stark and Beacon on Saturday,
August 17, 1996, 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
Friday, August 23, 1996, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#737-96 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Stacey Anderson and Laurie Rozek, 16156 Swathmore, dated July 31,
1996, requesting permission to close Swathmore Court North on
Saturday, August 24, 1996, from 2.00 p m to 9.00 p m. for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and
Laura.
NAYS None
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A pilot demonstration of the Geographic Information System (GIS), given
by Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. at the Committee of the Whole meeting of July 16,
1996, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#738-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 16, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 21-96, regarding the matter of
the proposed increase in greens fees and changes to outing policy and
City of Livonia fees/waivers, which was approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission in its resolution 2340-95, adopted on December
5, 1995, the Council does hereby refer the subject of the cost of carts,
including ownership, lease and/or use thereof, and the possible revenue
derived from same to the Parks and Recreation Department for its report
and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#739-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 16, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 21-96, regarding the matter of
the proposed increase in greens fees and changes to outing policy and
City of Livonia fees/waivers, which was approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission in its resolution 2340-95, adopted on December
5, 1995, the Council does hereby refer the subject of maintenance of the
golf courses (mowing greens, fairways, etc.) and the possibility of placing
such obligations under the Parks and Recreation Department to the
Department of Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Department
for their respective reports and recommendations
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#740-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 16, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 864-95, concerning the subject
of arbitrage rebate calculations, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action with respect to this matter
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On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#741-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 16, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 601-95 and 428-95, with
regard to the matter of the need to step up code enforcement on rental
properties, the Council does hereby refer the matter of licensure,
registration and fees for single family rental units to the Department of
Law to prepare an appropriate ordinance amendment to the Livonia Code
of Ordinances for submission to Council
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#742-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 16, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 189-96, with regard to the
request to ban all pets from City parks to prevent defecation and urination
by pets on park property, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#743-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 17, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 865-94, concerning the subject
of video machine/slot machine activity at Ladbroke/DRC, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
inasmuch as the subject matter is currently pending before the Committee
of the Whole
A communication from the City Clerk, dated July 18, 1996, re compliance
with notification procedures as outlined under the Open Meetings Act, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 448-96)
On a motion by Feensra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#744-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
communication from the Department of Law, dated August 5, 1996,
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submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 446-96 (Legal Opinion 96-6),
and the communication from the Department of Law, dated August 5,
1996, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 447-96 (Legal Opinion
96-7), regarding the subject of compliance with procedures set forth under
the Open Meetings Act with respect to audience communication to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation, as well as
receiving and filing for the information of the Council the aforementioned
Legal Opinions
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 17, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 867-95 and 447-96,
concerning the matter of the possible amendment of Section 050 of
Chapter 04, Title 2 (A and C) Meetings - Order of Business of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and possible changes to rules and
procedures pertaining to audience communication, the Council does
hereby refer the matter of providing for an inclusive time of three minutes
for audience comments and an inclusive time of two minutes for agenda
comments and to provide that persons have one speaking appearance
per audience communication section or agenda item to the Department of
Law to prepare an appropriate ordinance amendment to Section 050 of
Chapter 4, Title 2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances for submission to
Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Feenstra and Brosnan
NAYS Vendersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and Laura.
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#745-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 17, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 243-96, with respect to the
subject of whether there is or should be a more severe penalty for
damaging Nature Preserves Lands than Public Lands, the Council does
hereby take this means to indicate its concurrence with and endorsement
of Parks and Recreation Commission resolution 2348-96, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the 16th
District Court as a further means of indicating the Council's concern with
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strict enforcement of the applicable City ordinance in regards to misuse of
Park and Nature Preserves Lands
A communication from the Department of Law, dated July 10, 1996, re
the meaning of the terms "absence," "disability," prolonged absence," and "prolonged
disability" in Section 2 04 070 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Legal Opinion 96-5,
reaffirming Legal Opinion 66-22), was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (CR 295-96)
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#746-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 17, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 325-96, concerning "Agenda
Livonia. 1995" and the matter of campaign reform, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this item.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#747-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 17, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 326-96, concerning "Agenda
Livonia. 1995" and the matter of limitations such as restricting the use of
poll workers at the polls on election day, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this item
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#748-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 17, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 327-96, concerning "Agenda
Livonia 1995" and the matter of possible limitations on political signage,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect
to this item
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#749-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 17, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 328-96, concerning "Agenda
Livonia 1995" and the matter of establishing a cap on campaign
expenditures, the Council does hereby request that the Department of
Law prepare a legal opinion regarding this subject for submission to
Council
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#750-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 17, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 328-96, concerning "Agenda
Livonia. 1995", the Council does hereby refer to the Ethics Committee for
its report and recommendation the subject matter of establishing a cap on
campaign expenditures
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#751-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 17, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 397-96, with regard to the
notification of residents of oil and gas testing and/or other projects taking
place on City streets, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to this item inasmuch as affected residents are
currently informed by the Engineering Department of such activities
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#752-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 19, 1996, which sets forth its
resolution 6-100-96 adopted on June 18, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-
4-2-14 submitted by Walkon & Associates requesting waiver use approval
to construct a 20-screen movie theater on property located north of Seven
Mile Road, between Haggerty Road and the 1-275 Expressway in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 24,
1996, pursuant to Council Resolution 607-96, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said
Petition 96-4-2-14 is hereby approved and granted, subject to a variance
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being granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals relative to the deficient
number of seats in the viewing auditoriums and relative to deficient size
parking bays, and subject also to the following additional conditions
1 That the Site Plans marked Sheet 1 and 2 dated August 20, 1996,
as revised, prepared by Johnson Johnson & Roy, Landscape
Architects, Inc., which are hereby approved, shall be adhered to,
2 That the Building Elevation Plan dated April 9, 1996, prepared by
Gold, Evens, Goodman, Associates, PC, which are hereby
approved, shall be adhered to,
3 That a fully developed Landscape Plan shall be submitted for
review by the Planning Commission and thereafter submitted to the
City Council for approval within thirty (30) days of the date of this
resolution,
4 That phased improvements to Haggerty Road and Seven Mile
Road as outlined in a letter from the Wayne County Department of
Public Services, dated May 8, 1996, and any subsequent
amendments thereto are made a part of this approval and all such
improvements shall be constructed and paid for by the developer;
5 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
as part of this application All such signs shall be separately
submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission
and City Council,
6 That the letter from AMC Corporation, dated August 12, 1996, is
incorporated herein by reference and shall be adhered to,
7 That the security plan referenced in the letter from AMC
Corporation, dated May 17, 1996, is hereby incorporated by
reference and shall be adhered to,
8 That the petitioner shall not start any movies later than midnight;
and
9 That there shall be a three- (3) year escrow agreement for Wayne
County to retain a sufficient amount of money from the petitioner to
pay for traffic light installation, as required by the Wayne County
Department of Public Services, Engineering Division
Mr Jonna and Mr Sanchez addressed the foregoing matter on behalf of the
petitioner, Walkon & Associates
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The following individuals from the audience spoke in favor of this matter
1) Ed Scribner, President of the Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO - representing
fir 350,000 union members,
2) Eddie Nyes, Brighton - representing the Carpenters Union #687,
3) Gus Tawil, 18830 Nola,
4) Eric Hooper, 16652 Country Club,
5) John Harrington, 30416 Brookview - on behalf of the carpenters union and also
speaking as a father;
6) Doug Buckler, 19303 Hardy;
7) Ron Hassen, 17960 Floral,
8) Benjamin Latham, 16560 Park Drive,
9) Mike Diamond, 38101 Richland - representing the Greater Detroit Building
Trades Council, of whom the majority are in favor of this petition,
10) Dana Raven, 9101 Middlebelt;
11) Kevin Bush, 38028 Mallory;
12) Kathleen Blaies, 19794 Merriman,
13) Ted Kloc, 32741 Ohio,
14) Jennifer Sulak, 15651 Gary Lane,
15) Joseph Burm, 16400 Bell Creek Lane,
16) Mike Corrie, 11040 Melrose,
17) Robert Benedetti, 17632 Inkster, Huron Township - representing the Carpenters
Union District Council,
18) George Boller, 36270 Hammer;
19) Greg Udics, 12021 Cardwell,
20) Marcella Allam, 32955 Indiana,
21) Bill Davidson, 16478 Blue Skies,
22) Adam Szatkowski, 15595 Alpine Drive, and
23) Kathryn Stiver, 12012 Cardwell
The following individuals from the audience spoke in opposition.
1) Harold Dunne, 18745 Fairway - representing CAT 20;
2) Ray Tent, 18051 Deering;
3) Mary Bartkowiak, 18147 Levan,
4) Bob Duda, 39202 Donald,
5) Denise Mika-Biga, 35354 Lancashire - this needs to be looked at further;
6) Sandy Crowe, 36883 Curtis,
7) Bob Snyder, 16774 Ronnie Lane,
8) Mike Driscoll, 19229 Shadyside,
9) Carolyn Duda, 39202 Donald,
10) Jim Biga, 35354 Lancashire,
11) Dorothy Dunne, 18745 Fairway;
12) Beverly Peters, 38173 Lancaster;
13) Bob Serge, 36355 Dardanella,
14) Betty Davis, 14122 Cavell, and
15) Bill Fried, 16009 Riverside - should be postponed to evaluate all factors
involved
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Mayor Kirksey also addressed this matter and stated he was currently opposed
Some of the reasons for his opposition included the history of the zoning, the matter of
the location, and the lack of diversity He stated this was not the best use for this
property, and taxes were not an issue here He intends to veto this project if approved
tonight, and hopes that a better plan, some compromise, would materialize before the
August 26th Regular Meeting
A roll call vote was then taken with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and
Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#753-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter
of whether the Dearborn Federal Credit Union, 37373 Seven Mile Road,
is meeting landscaping requirements and other conditions imposed by the
Planning Commission to the Inspection Department for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#754-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of vandalism activity occurring in Caliburn Estates Subdivision to the
Chief of Police for his report and recommendation, including excessive
alarm activity in the Dearborn Federal Credit Union located at Seven Mile
and Newburgh Roads
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#755-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 1, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 6-102-96, adopted on June 18, 1996, with regard to Petition
96-4-2-15, submitted by Walkon & Associates requesting waiver use
approval to construct a full service restaurant (J Alexander's) to be
located on the east side of Haggerty Road, north of Seven Mile Road, in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
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Commission and Petition 96-4-2-15 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to a variance being granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals for
deficient size parking bays and to the following additional conditions
1 That the Site Plan dated 8-20-96 prepared by Johnson Johnson &
Roy, Inc., Landscape Architects, which is hereby approved, shall
be adhered to,
2 That the Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A5A and A5B,
dated 8-7-96, Rev #2, prepared by David A. Hutchins, Architect,
which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to,
3 That a fully developed Landscape Plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission for approval within thirty (30) days of the
date of the approval if granted by the City Council, and
4 That the maximum number of seats shall not exceed a total of 230
John Carlin, representing the petitioner, addressed the foregoing matter and
stated that the layout of the restaurant had been changed - the front of the restaurant
now faces north and the back faces trees
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#756-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 1, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 6-104-96, adopted on June 18, 1996, with regard to Petition
96-4-2-16, submitted by Walkon & Associates requesting waiver use
approval to utilize a Class C liquor license in connection with a proposed
J Alexander's restaurant to be located north of Seven Mile Road, east
side of Haggerty Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property
is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 96-4-2-16 is hereby
approved and granted, FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the
provision set forth in Section 11 03(h) which requires a 1000 foot
separation between Class C licensed establishments
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, it was
#757-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 1, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 6-106-96, adopted on June 18, 1996, with regard to Petition
96-4-2-17, submitted by Walkon & Associates requesting waiver use
approval to construct a full service restaurant (Champps Americana) to be
located north of Seven Mile Road, east side of Haggerty Road, in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
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does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 96-4-2-17 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to a variance being granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals with
respect to deficient size parking spaces and to the following additional
conditions.
1 That the Site Plan dated 8-20-96 prepared by Johnson Johnson &
Roy, Inc., Landscape Architects, which is hereby approved, shall
be adhered to,
2 That the Building Elevation Plan dated 5-14-96 prepared by
Frederick Bentz/Milo Thompson/Robert Pietow, Inc., Architects,
which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to,
3 That the maximum number of customer seats shall be limited to
323,
4 That the parking lot poles shall not exceed a maximum height of
twenty (20) feet; and
5 That a fully developed Landscape Plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission for approval within thirty (30) days of
approval if granted by the City Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and Laura.
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
#758-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 1, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 6-108-96, adopted on June 18, 1996, with regard to Petition
96-4-2-18, submitted by Walkon & Associates requesting waiver use
approval to utilize a Class C liquor license in connection with a proposed
Champps restaurant to be located north of Seven Mile Road, east side of
Haggerty Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 96-4-2-18 is hereby
approved and granted, FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the
provision set forth in Section 11 03(h) which requires a 1000 foot
separation between Class C licensed establishments
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and Laura
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
Duggan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 035 AND 040C
OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 30 (SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES)
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
Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 96-2-3-1)
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.
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 145 TO TITLE 3,
CHAPTER 04 (FINANCIAL PROCEDURES) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
Mayor Kirksey stated he hoped the Council would not renew this Prevailing
Wage Ordinance, the State deemed it inappropriate
The following individuals from the audience addressed this matter
1) Mike Diamond, 38101 Richland - representing the building trades "To deny this
would be to open Pandora's Box." Please reinstate this ordinance,
2) Joe Gannon - representing the Carpenters Regional Council of Michigan In
favor of the Prevailing Wage Ordinance,
3) Pat Devlin, 15799 Southampton - in favor of reinstatement. Doesn't believe
there is a cost impact,
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4) Ron Hessen, 17960 Floral - "We need to keep our standards up " In favor;
5) John Harrington, 30416 Brookview - in favor of reinstatement;
6) Dana Raven, 9101 Middlebelt - supports Prevailing Wage,
7) Noel Mullett, 32950 Perth - also in favor;
8) Doug Buckler, 19303 Hardy - supports Prevailing Wage Ordinance, and
9) Ray Chapman, resident of Canton - participated in construction of St. Mary
Hospital In support of Prevailing Wage
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 11 51 p m
On a motion by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
substitute an ordinance with the insertion of an 18-month Sunset
provision in lieu of the proposed ordinance
The Vice President declared the motion to substitute failed for lack of support.
A roll call vote was then taken on the originally proposed Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES Feenstra, Taylor, and Brosnan
NAYS Laura, Vandersloot, McGee, and Duggan
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance denied
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
substitute an ordinance with the insertion of an 18-month Sunset
provision in lieu of the prepared ordinance
The City Attorney indicated that a substitute motion was not necessary and that
the ordinance could be amended at this time to reflect the inclusion of an 18-month
Sunset provision No roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute
Laura gave first reading to the following Ordinance, as amended
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 145 TO TITLE 3,
CHAPTER 04 (FINANCIAL PROCEDURES) 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
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Laura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance, as amended, and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result:
AYES Laura, Taylor, and Brosnan
NAYS Feenstra, Vandersloot, McGee, and Duggan
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance denied
The President resumed the Chair at 12 00 a.m
Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 140 OF TITLE 3,
CHAPTER 04 (FINANCIAL PROCEDURES) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY
ADDING SUBSECTION E THERETO
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and Laura.
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#759-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 10, 1996, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Frank Bjarnesen, 17808
Merriman, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and Mr Gunnar Bjarnesen of 17820
Merriman, Livonia, Michigan 48150, 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 and combination of Tax Item Nos 46-043-99-0006-001
and 46-043-99-0006-002 into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows
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Parcel No. 1.
A parcel of land being situated in the S W 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan being
more particularly described as follows
Commencing at the S W corner of said Section 11 and proceeding
thence S 89°39'18" E , 60 00 feet and N 00°01'11" W , 1149 90 feet to
the Point of Beginning, thence N 00°01'11" W , 194 00 feet; thence N
89°27'37" E , 196 00 feet, thence S 00°01'11" E , 194 00 feet; thence S
89°27'37" W , 196 00 feet to the Point of Beginning Containing 0 873
acres of land Subject to easements and restrictions of record
Parcel No. 2.
A parcel of land being situated in the S W 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan being
more particularly described as follows
Commencing at the S W corner of said Section 11 and proceeding
thence S 89°39'18" E , 60 00 feet and N 00°01'11" W , 1092 33 feet to
the Point of Beginning, thence N 00°01'11" W , 57 57 feet; thence N
89°27'37" E., 196 00 feet; thence S 00°01'11" E , 107 20 feet; thence
16 25 feet along the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of 435 94
feet passing through a central angle of 02°08'11" with a long chord
bearing S 78°15'06" W , 16 25 feet; thence 195 30 feet along the arc of a
curve to the right having a radius of 195 00 feet passing through a central
angle of 57°22'58" with a long chord bearing N 74°07'34" W , 187 24 feet
to the Point of Beginning Containing 0 457 acres of land Subject to
easements and restrictions 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
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#760-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 10, 1996, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Henry Talaske, 19845 Doris,
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 determine to deny the request for
dividing Tax Item No 46-008-01-0474-000 into two (2) parcels since the
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same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and law, as
well as for the reason that the proposed lot split would not be consistent
with good planning and zoning practice
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#761-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Mr Darrel K. Emerson, 19033 Laurel Drive, dated June 19, 1996, and
before determining to pave Laurel Street, south of Seven Mile Road, in
the City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special
assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the
assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement,
the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now
vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which
should be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#762-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Mr Darrel K. Emerson, 19033 Laurel Drive, dated June 19, 1996,
requesting to have Laurel Street, south of Seven Mile Road, paved, the
Council does hereby refer the subject of a neighborhood meeting with the
Water & Sewer Board regarding installation of sanitary sewers to the
Water & Sewer Board for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#763-96 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No 385,
more particularly described in Council Resolution 547-96 adopted on
June 5, 1996, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the
special assessment roll, as revised, prepared by the City Assessor to
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cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having
been prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed in Hillcrest
Court Development in said Special Assessment District No 385,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine to install street lighting consisting of 100-watt high
pressure sodium lights on 18' high Hallbrook poles with underground
wiring for the Hillcrest Court Development in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
23, and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District
No 385 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived in
said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and
resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll No 385
based on installation of 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on 18' high
Hallbrook poles with underground wiring in the Hillcrest Court
Development is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects; 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 assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set
forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to execute a Municipal
Street Lighting Agreement for this purpose, and FURTHER, a sum not to
exceed $2,750 00 is hereby authorized from the cash payments posted
by the developer of the Hillcrest Court Development in order to defray the
Detroit Edison contribution-in-aid costs connected with this street light
installation project; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $4,206 40 from the
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue to be reimbursed from
the first year assessment.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#764-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated July 24, 1996, transmitting for Council
acceptance a Quit Claim Deed and Grant of Easement, more particularly
described as follows
(1) Quit Claim Deed, dated May 8, 1996, executed by William L. and
Mary Ann Roskelly, husband and wife, to the City of Livonia for
Part of the SW 1/4 of Section 15, T 1 S , R.9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the
th. North & South 1/4 line of Section 6 also being the centerline of
Hubbard Road distant North 00 degree 17 minutes 00 seconds
West 2368 26 feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 15, and
proceeding thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 40 seconds West
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43 00 feet; thence North 00 degree 17 minutes 00 seconds West
204 00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 40 seconds
West 277 99 feet; thence along a curve to the left radius 60 00 feet
an arc distance of 62 83 feet; thence along a curve to the right
radius 60 00 feet an arc distance of 251 33 feet; thence North 89
degrees 37 minutes 40 seconds East 425 00 feet to the center of
Section 15, thence along the North & South 1/4 line of Section 6,
also being the centerline of Hubbard Road South 00 degree 17
minutes 00 seconds East 264 00 feet to the point of beginning
(Hubbard Road and Camborne Lane Rights-of-Way) Tax I D #46-
059-99-0001-007
(2) Grant of Easement, dated May 29, 1996, executed by Gene P and
Joyce A. Bourdage, husband and wife, to the City of Livonia for
Sanitary Sewer Easement.
A 20 foot Sanitary Sewer Easement whose centerline is described
as beginning at a point distant North 00 degree 17 minutes 00
second West 2632.26 feet along the North & South 1/4 of Section
15 to the center of Section 15, T 1 S , R.9 E , and South 89
degrees 37 minutes 40 seconds West 500 00 feet along the East &
West 1/4 line of Section 15 and South 00 degree 22 minutes 20
seconds East 20 00 feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 15,
T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
Proceeding thence South 41 degrees 40 minutes 51 seconds East
27 55 feet to a point on the right-of-way line of Camborne Lane,
also being the point of ending Tax I D #059-99-0001-006
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and 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, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that said Camborne Lane is an improved public street and is open for
public street purposes, and FURTHER, that said street is accepted into
the City's Local Street System
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#765-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda
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On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#766-96 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
Salvatori DeSanto, 15156 Nola, Livonia, Ml 48154, is hereby appointed
to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term expiring July 12,
1999, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning
Ordinance and Act 207, and further provided that he takes the Oath of
Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be
administered by the Office of the City Clerk.
No one wished to speak during audience communication at the end of the
meeting
Councilmember Brosnan wished her sister, Debbie Tracy, a "Happy
Birthday" (August 11, 1996)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,326th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 12.10 a.m , August 13, 1996
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Joa McCotter, City Clerk