HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1996-03-27 REVISED REVISED 4 / 4 / 96 29394
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 27, 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 McGee delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Michael P McGee, Gerald
Taylor, Brian Duggan, Fernon P Feenstra, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Val Vandersloot,
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 T
Slater, Finance Director; Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, Ronald
Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, John Fegan, Director of Inspection,
Edith Davis, Personnel Director; John McDonald, Deputy Police Chief; Lt. Tom Yates,
Police Department; and Dan Piercecchi, Planning Commission
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#251-96 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,316th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 13, 1996, are
hereby approved as submitted
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#252-96 WHEREAS, the Livonia Squirt B "Devils" defeated Allen
Park, 3-1, in the finals of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association state
championships, held March 8-10 in Grand Rapids The title game
culminated in a 1995-96 season with a 39-5-1 record The win avenged a
3-1 Devils' defeat to Allen Park earlier in the tourney; and
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WHEREAS, Coach Doug Wischmeyer's Devils, sponsored by Doug's
Car Crafters, also captured the Westland Thanksgiving and Wayne
Christmas tournaments this season, along with the Livonia Hockey
Association regular season title and MAHA District IV playoffs, and
WHEREAS, the team consisting of Brian Shekell, Nathan Pavach,
Jonathan O'Neill, Ryan Wischmeyer, Jared Perras, Ryan Vella, Patrick
Norton, Mike King, Patrick Clark, Chris Heckman, Kenny Sinclair, Andrew
Kisic, Derek Heskett, Ryan Mann, Jamey Messer, Jacob Sidor, Michael
Rini and the other members of the coaching staff Craig O'Neill, Dave
Pavach, Chuck Vella and the team Manager, Jim Messer had Quarter
Final victories over East Grand Rapids (4-3), Royal Oak (6-4), a semifinal
victory over L'Anse (1-0)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of
the City of Livonia unanimously adopt this resolution of congratulations to
the Livonia Squirt B "Devils" for the successes and the superb recognition
this brings to the team, coaches, families and citizens of the City of
Livonia.
In addition, Councilmember Feenstra recognized the Livonia Knights, who
won the state championships and are in the nationals
No one from the audience spoke during audience communication
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 4, 1996,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
December 31, 1995, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 13, 1996,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
January 31, 1996, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Law, dated March 12, 1996, re
amended Consent Judgment entered in connection with Dominic Soave and Michael
Soave v City of Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No 93-308252 CE, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 925-95)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, it was
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#253-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from St.
Andrew's Episcopal Church, dated March 1, 1996, which requests
permission to place signs announcing an All-Parish Rummage/Garage
Sale to be conducted on Friday and Saturday, April 26 and April 27, 1996,
which signs are double-sided and are 4' x 5' in size and which will be
located on the northeast corner of Hubbard and Five Mile Road and the
northeast corner of Hubbard and Six Mile Road, and which signs would
be removed on April 27, 1996, the Council does hereby grant and
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted
#254-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Peggy
Schron, Partner, West Side Auctions, dated February 29, 1996, which
requests permission to place signs announcing the upcoming antique
shows at Greenmead to be conducted on June 2, 1996, and September 8,
1996, which signs would be displayed May 19 through June 4, 1996, and
August 25 through September 10, 1996, at the following locations.
Number Size Locations
2 4' x 8' 8 Mile Road, W of Newburgh Road
2 4' x 8' Newburgh Road, S of 8 Mile
1 18" x 24" 8 Mile Road, East of 1-275
1 18" x 24" 7 Mile Road, East of 1-275
1 18" x 24" 7 Mile Road, West of 1-275
1 18" x 24" 6 Mile Road, East of 1-275
1 18" x 24" 6 Mile Road, West of 1-275
1 18" x 24" 6 Mile Road at Newburgh, N E. corner
1 18" x 24" 6 Mile Road at Newburgh, S E corner
1 18" x 24" 7 Mile Road at Middlebelt, S E corner
1 18" x 24" 7 Mile Road at Middlebelt, S W corner
1 18" x 24" 8 Mile Road at Farmington, S E corner
1 18" x 24" Plymouth at Farmington, N E corner
1 18" x 24" Plymouth at Farmington, S W corner
1 18" x 24" Plymouth at Middlebelt, S W corner
1 18" x 24" Plymouth at Middlebelt, N W corner
the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in the manner
and form herein submitted.
#255-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Deborah
Antosiewicz, St. Edith School, dated March 6, 1996, which requests
permission to place signs announcing a rummage sale to be conducted
on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and April 13, 1996, which signs would
be installed on April 6, 1996, and removed on April 13, 1996, and would
consist of one 3' x 2' sign in front of St Edith School and several 2' x 1'
signs at the following locations
1-96 and Inkster, N E corner
1-96 and Middlebelt, N E corner
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1-96 and Merriman, N E corner
1-96 and Farmington, N E corner
1-96 and Levan, N E corner
1-96 and Newburgh, N E corner
1-275 and Six Mile, Northbound exit
Plymouth and Middlebelt, N W corner
Seven Mile and Middlebelt, S W corner
Seven Mile and Farmington, S W corner
Eight Mile and Haggerty, S E corner
the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in the manner
and form herein submitted
#256-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sister M.
Francilene, CSSF, President of Madonna University, dated February 27,
1996, requesting permission to hang banners on various light poles
located on the Madonna campus as part of the celebration of the 50th
anniversary of Madonna University, and which banners would be placed
in such locations for a five-year period and would consist of a total of 64
banners in the following sizes
8 banners 18" x 36"
4 banners 30" x 60"
52 banners 30" x 94"
the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in the manner
and form herein submitted
#257-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Judy
Schwartz, 37917 West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated February
29, 1996, requesting the installation of stop signs on the corners of West
Chicago (east and west) and Stonehouse Street (north and south), the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Traffic Commission for its
report and recommendation
#258-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
February 28, 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 Michigan Fence Company, 41124 Mound Road, Sterling
Heights, Michigan 48314, for completing all work required in connection
with the installation of fencing for the ball diamonds at Bicentennial Park
(Proposal B) for the sum of $31,120 00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $31,120 00
from funds already budgeted in Capital Outlay Account #101-709-987-000
for this purpose, and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it
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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
#259-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
February 28, 1996, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the alternate bid of Becker Arena Products, Inc , 5448 Cottonwood Lane
S E , Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372, for completing all work required in
connection with the replacement of the dasher boards at Eddie Edgar
Arena for the sum of $53,719 00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$53,719 00 from funds already budgeted in Capital Outlay Account #101-
715-987-000 for this purpose, and the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation 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
#260-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
February 21, 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 Advanced Pool Services, 585 Dunross, Milford, Michigan
48381, for completing all work required in connection with the remarciting
of the City's swimming pools for the sum of $74,675 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all
specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $74,675 00 from funds already
budgeted for this purpose, and the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation 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
#261-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated March 4, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding funding for Hegira
lbw Programs, Inc 's - CCODA Division, for professional services provided to
the City and its citizens for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1996, the
Council does hereby authorize payment to be made in the sum of
$24,000 00 to the Community Commission on Drug Abuse (CCODA) for
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fiscal year ending November 30, 1996, from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in Account#101-279-956-000
#262-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Department of Law, dated February 22, 1996,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and City Engineer, and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the offer of William E Rose to purchase City-owned property adjacent to
15841 Harrison, which land is more particularly described as follows
That part of the S W 1/4 of Section 13, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a
point on the West line of Harrison Avenue distant N 0°12'30"
West, 1299 00 feet and N 88°5T West, 43 01 feet from the South
1/4 corner of Section 13 and proceeding thence N 88°57' West,
1293 32 feet; thence S 89°54'30" East, 1293 02 feet to the West
line of Harrison Avenue, thence S 0°12'30" East along said line
21 63 feet to the point of beginning, except the West 854 55 feet
thereof Tax Parcel No 051-99-0076-000
for the sum of $1,570 00 conditioned upon the purchaser providing any
title work as may be required for this transaction, the action herein being
taken in order to best serve the interests of the community, and in
accordance with Section 3 05 090A of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a quit claim deed and such other
documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare
and place in proper form such legal documents as may be necessary to
consummate this transaction
#263-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated March 5, 1996, approved for submission by the
Mayor, recommending that the City dedicate and establish a certain
easement for water main purposes through City-owned property referred
to as Silver Village, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to dedicate
and establish for water main purposes only the following described
easement:
That part of the N E 1/4 of Section 21, T 1 S , R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a
point distant N 89°44'00" W , 363 00 feet and North 43 0 feet from
the East 1/4 corner of Section 21, proceeding thence N 89°44'00"
W , 201 49 feet; thence N 0°39'33" E , 12.00 feet; thence 5
89°44'00" E , 201 36 feet; thence S 12 00 feet to the point of
beginning (Part of 081-99-0034-001)
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and the Council does further request that the Wayne County Bureau of
Taxation record such easement dedication on all maps issued by that
office, and FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to have a
certified copy of this resolution recorded in the Wayne County Register of
Deed's office
#264-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 4, 1996, approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that a certain right-
of-way associated with the widening and improvement of Seven Mile
Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, be conveyed to Wayne County,
the legal description of which is as follows
The South 60 feet of the following described parcel
The East 3/8 of the West 1/2 of the S W 1/4 of Section 4, T 1 S ,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (Seven Mile
Road Right-of-Way) Tax Parcel No 015-99-0006-000
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a proper Deed of Conveyance of
the aforesaid Seven Mile Road right-of-way to the County of Wayne,
L. subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law
#265-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator), dated February
28, 1996, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Section
13(6)(a) of Act 51, of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1951, as amended,
with regard to the transfer of funds for the fiscal year 1995-96 from the
Major Street System Account to the Local Street System Account, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum up to, but not to
exceed, 25% of the amount designated for the Major Street System to be
used on the Local Street System, and the City Clerk and Finance Director
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution
#266-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator), dated February
28, 1996, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Section
13(6)(b) of Act 51 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1951, as amended,
with regard to the transfer of funds for the fiscal year 1995-96 from the
Major Street System Account to the Local Street System Account, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum up to, but not to
exceed, $600,000 00 from those funds designated for use on the Major
Street System to be used on the Local Street System, and the City Clerk
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and Finance Director are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
#267-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 29, 1996, which sets forth
its resolution 2-34-96, adopted on February 27, 1996, with regard to a
request from Westborn Market for a one-year extension of the approval of
Petition 95-4-2-15 by Anusbigian LLC (Mark Anusbigian) relative to a
waiver use approval to construct a fruit market on property located on the
west side of Middlebelt Road between Five Mile Road and Linda Avenue
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, previously granted in Council
Resolution 385-95, adopted on June 5, 1995, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the
requested extension for a one-year period, subject to compliance with all
of the conditions set forth in the original waiver use approval
#268-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 29, 1996, which transmits
its resolution 2-37-96, adopted on February 27, 1996, with regard to a
Sign Permit Application, submitted by Keith Welty for signage for the
property located at 38935 Ann Arbor Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 31, 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 Keith Welty, as received by the Planning
Commission on February 15, 1996, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to,
2 That the sign shall not be face lit beyond 1000 p m , and
3 That the brick pillars of the ground sign shall match the brick of the
building, that the cedar sign shall be stained or painted a white
background color; that the wording "GrandCare" and sign trim shall
be a burgundy color with the remaining lettering and logo a gray
color
#269-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 13, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 3-45-96, adopted on March 12, 1996, with regard to a Sign
Permit Application, submitted by Johnson Sign Company on behalf of
Mission Health Medical Center, for signage for the property located at
37595 Seven Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject to the following
conditions
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1 That the Sign Package by Johnson Sign Company, as received by
the Planning Commission on February 26, 1996, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to, and
2. That all signage shall not be illuminated beyond one hour after the
medical facility closes
#270-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Fernon P Feenstra, Councilmember, dated March 11, 1996, regarding
Money Master Accounting & Tax Services, 35250 Vargo, Livonia,
Michigan, to which is attached a brochure listing various business
services and seminars provided, the Council does hereby receive and
place on file for the information of the Council the report and
recommendation of the Inspection Department, dated March 20, 1996,
regarding this same subject matter
#271-96 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 Monday,
May 6, 1996, at 8 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
L. Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 96-1-1-2, submitted by Open Door Christian Church, for a
change of zoning of property located on the north side of Munger
Avenue between Middlebelt Road and Oporto Street in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from OS to RUF, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 3-34-96 having recommended to the
City Council that Petition 96-1-1-2 be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as
to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to
have notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected, and FURTHER, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
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AYES McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, and
Laura.
NAYS None
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#272-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 6, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 903-88, with respect to requests
for a separate water meter in connection with the use of water for
sprinkling of lawns and swimming pools, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#273-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 6, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 26-91, with regard to
amendments to the cat ordinance so as to eliminate Section 6 06 150 with
regard to cats running at large as well as to modify Section 6 06 070 with
respect to licensing fees, 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
#274-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 6, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 81-91, with respect to the
subject of the City's protest of the S E V Factor as established by the
County of Wayne, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#275-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 6, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 153-92, with respect to the
public disclosure of salary and benefits by all elected officials, including
the Mayor, City Clerk, members of the City Council, Judges of the 16th
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District Court and all Department Heads, appointed and under Civil
Service, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with
respect to this matter
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#276-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 6, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 571-92, with respect to the
presentation of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce concerning "1992
Project Legacy" and the new data submitted dated March 6, 1996,
pertaining to this item, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#277-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 6, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 123-94, in connection with
Petition 93-11-8-21 submitted by Marathon Oil Company requesting site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to erect a canopy over the
dispenser island for the gasoline station located at 33325 Seven Mile
Road in Section 10, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47
of Ordinance No 543, as amended, and having considered a letter from
Mobil Oil Company, dated March 6, 1996, requesting that no further
action be taken on this petition at this time, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#278-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 6, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 169-94, and a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 22, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 2-33-94, adopted on February 8, 1994, with regard
to Petition 93-11-3-5, submitted by Joseph P Durso/Dario Tomei
requesting the vacating of two drainage easements on property located
on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Pickford Avenue and Six
Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and does
grant and approve said Petition 93-11-3-5, and the Department of Law is
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hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in
accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#279-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 6, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 169-94, and a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 22, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 2-33-94, adopted on February 8, 1994, with regard
to Petition 93-11-3-5, submitted by Joseph P Durso/Dario Tomei
requesting the vacating of two drainage easements on property located
on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Pickford Avenue and Six
Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, the Council does hereby
request that the Department of Law forward a letter to Joseph P Durso
and Dario Tomei advising them that the City has proceeded with the
vacating of these easements
Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 220 OF TITLE 6,
CHAPTER 04 (DOGS) 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
Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 075A OF TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 36 (OPERATING VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR AND/OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE)
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
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Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 02 (g), OF ARTICLE
IV AND SECTIONS 5 02 (e) AND 5 03 (b) OF ARTICLE V OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
(Petition 95-7-6-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, and
Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
The following is a reiteration of Resolution #211-96, which was adopted at the last
Regular Meeting of March 13, 1996
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#280-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Fire
Chief for his report and recommendation the matter of the Firefighter
Right to Know Act regarding home occupations
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#281-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated March 6, 1996, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Gregory Demopoulos of
Helmkamp, Ellis, Abraham & Demopoulos, 19500 Victor Parkway, Suite
290, Livonia, Michigan 48152, representing Mr Kenneth Evans, 18871
Gary Lane, 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 and combining Tax Item Nos 46 044 99 0001 000
and 46 044 99 0002 000 into two parcels since the same would be in
violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and law, as well as for the reason
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that the proposed lot split would not be consistent with good planning and
zoning practice
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#282-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation, dated March 6, 1996, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Nagle Paving Company,
30630 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite A, Farmington Hills, Michigan
48334, for completing all work required in connection with the
reconstruction of tennis courts at Bicentennial Park West and at the
location of Hix Road north of Five Mile Road (Contract 96-J) for the
estimated total cost of $66,458 24 based upon the department's estimate
of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual
units completed, in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine the aforesaid bid to be a
better bid than the bid submitted by Al's Asphalt Paving Co , Inc for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and the action taken
herein being made in accordance with Section 3 04 140E of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $66,458 24 from funds
already budgeted in Account No 101-707-974-000 (Capital Outlay Land
Improvement) for this purpose, and the City Engineer 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
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#283-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 26, 1996, which transmits
its resolution 2-26-96, adopted on February 13, 1996, wherein it is
recommended that the preliminary plat for the Pine Meadows Subdivision,
proposed to be located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between
Fairway and Yale Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, be denied,
and having considered a communication from the petitioner of the
proposed subdivision, dated March 26, 1996, requesting to withdraw said
petition, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and said preliminary plat is hereby denied for the
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same reasons as set forth in the action taken by the Planning
Commission
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#284-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 13, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 3-43-96, adopted on March 12, 1996, with regard to Petition
96-2-8-2, submitted by Harley Ellington Design on behalf of Valassis
Communications, requesting approval of all plans in connection with a
proposal to construct an office building on property located at 19575
Victor Parkway in the North 1/2 of Section 6, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 96-2-8-2 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SPA-1, dated March 12, 1996,
prepared by Harley Ellington Design, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to,
2. That the Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet SPA-3, dated
March 12, 1996, prepared by Harley Ellington Design, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the petitioner shall meet to the Fire Department's satisfaction
the following requirements as specified in the correspondence from
the Fire Marshal dated March 4, 1996 That on-site hydrants shall
be provided on the north and south sides of the building,
FURTHER, if an automatic sprinkler system is installed, the FDC
(Fire Department Connection) shall be located between 50 ft. and
100 ft. from a hydrant; and
4 That a fully detailed Landscape Plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
approval
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#285-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Joe Laura, Council President, dated March 11, 1996, with respect to
dissolving certain committees and discharging various referrals from
those committees, the Council does hereby discharge the Council Ad Hoc
Personnel Committee from further consideration of Council Resolution 6-
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93 relating to the request for a report and recommendation on the
proposed change in classification of Secretary III in the ZBA office to
Administrative Assistant.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#286-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Joe Laura, Council President, dated March 11, 1996, with respect to
dissolving certain committees and discharging various referrals from
those committees, the Council does hereby determine to dissolve the Ad
Hoc Personnel of Council/ZBA Committee
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#287-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Joe Laura, Council President, dated March 11, 1996, with respect to
dissolving certain committees and discharging various referrals from
those committees, the Council does hereby refer the topic of the proposed
change in classification of Secretary III in the ZBA office to Administrative
Assistant to the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee for its report
and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#288-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Joe Laura, Council President, dated March 11, 1996, with respect to
dissolving certain committees and discharging various referrals from
those committees, the Council does hereby discharge the Council Ad Hoc
Personnel Committee from further consideration of Council Resolution
443-94 which referred the matter of whether references to "Chief' should
be removed from job titles for a report and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#289-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Joe Laura, Council President, dated March 11, 1996, with respect to
dissolving certain committees and discharging various referrals from
those committees, the Council does hereby refer the matter of whether
references to "Chief' should be removed from job titles to the Finance,
Insurance and Budget Committee for its report and recommendation
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#290-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Joe Laura, Council President, dated March 11, 1996, with respect to
dissolving certain committees and discharging various referrals from
those committees, the Council does hereby discharge the Public Safety
Committee from further consideration of Council Resolution 423-95 which
referred the subject of recognizing police presence in City neighborhoods
through community policing concepts for a report and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#291-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Joe Laura, Council President, dated March 11, 1996, with respect to
dissolving certain committees and discharging various referrals from
those committees, the Council does hereby determine to dissolve the
Public Safety Committee
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#292-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Joe Laura, Council President, dated March 11, 1996, with respect to
dissolving certain committees and discharging various referrals from
those committees, the Council does hereby refer the subject of
recognizing police presence in City neighborhoods through community
policing concepts to the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee for its
report and recommendation
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Fernon P Feenstra, Councilmember, dated March 11, 1996, regarding
proposed amendments and requests for determination of Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, Chapter 2 04, the Council does hereby deny
the matter of approving the Orders of the Day (Agenda) as an additional
item to be considered in the order of business for Council meetings
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
substitute a resolution for the foregoing which would change the
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appropriate section of the Code of Ordinances to indicate that any
Councilmember shall have the right to direct that a specific item be placed
on Regular and Study Agendas
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, and
Laura
NAYS None
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted
A roll call vote was then taken on the substitute resolution offered by McGee, seconded
by Brosnan, as follows
#293-96 RESOLVED, that the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Section
2 04 090, shall be amended to read as follows "Any Councilmember can
direct that a specific item be placed on the Agenda of Regular and Study
Meetings," and that the Department of Law shall prepare the appropriate
ordinance amendment of the Livonia Code of Ordinances for submission
to Council
with the following result:
AYES McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot and
Laura
NAYS None
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Fernon P Feenstra, Councilmember, dated March 11, 1996, regarding
proposed amendments and requests for determination of Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, Chapter 2 04, the Council does hereby refer
the matter of the selection of certain Council delegates to SEMCOG,
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Michigan Municipal Risk Management
Authority, as well as Parliamentarian, to the Department of Law to prepare
an appropriate ordinance amendment to Chapter 2 04 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances for submission to Council
From the audience, Michael Driscoll, 19229 Shadyside, expressed his opinion
that the Parliamentarian should be voted upon separately because it is not an
appointment to an outside board, and that the selection of Parliamentarian should stay
in the hands of the Council President.
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby call the previous
question and end debate
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to call the previous question with the following
result:
AYES Taylor and Feenstra
NAYS McGee, Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, and Laura
The President declared the motion to end debate denied
A roll call vote was then taken on the resolution offered by Feenstra, seconded by
Taylor, as follows
#294-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Fernon P Feenstra, Councilmember, dated March 11, 1996, regarding
proposed amendments and requests for determination of Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, Chapter 2 04, the Council does hereby refer
the matter of the selection of certain Council delegates to SEMCOG,
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Michigan Municipal Risk Management
Authority, as well as Parliamentarian, to the Department of Law to prepare
an appropriate ordinance amendment to Chapter 2 04 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances for submission to Council
with the following result:
AYES McGee, Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, and Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot and Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#295-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Fernon P Feenstra, Councilmember, dated March 11 , 1996, regarding
proposed amendments and requests for determination of Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, Chapter 2 04, the Council does hereby refer
the subject of the determination of the meaning of the terms "absence",
"disability", "prolonged absence", and "prolonged disability" contained in
Chapter 2 04 070 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances to the Department of
Law and the Legislative Committee for their respective reports and
recommendations
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#296-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Fernon P Feenstra, Councilmember, dated March 11, 1996, with respect
to the installation of sidewalks from Grantland to the Schoolcraft Service
Drive on the west side of Inkster Road, the cost of which is to be defrayed
by single lot assessment, the Council does hereby request the City
Engineer to ascertain the number of parcels affected by the proposed
improvement, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared,
plans and specifications therefore 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 single lot assessment
and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#297-96 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No 379
for a proposed improvement consisting of the placement of 4" of asphalt
over the existing roadway, approximately 20 to 22 feet wide (Alternate IV)
on Alois, south of Plymouth Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, 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 March 18, 1996, at 7 00 p m , at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and
reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll
as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of
the street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment District
No 379; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments set
forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated January 22, 1996, in
the amount of $32,103 00, 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,
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(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No 379 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects, effective March 27, 1996,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal annual
installments with interest at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum
on the unpaid balance of the assessment from December 1 , 1996
Said interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds in anticipation
of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special
assessment roll, said rate of interest shall be not more than 1%
above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds In such
cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars
($10 00), the number of installments shall be reduced so that each
installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00) as
possible The first installment shall be due and payable December
1, 1997, and subsequent installments on December 1st of
succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date
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, 1996,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1997 City tax roll in
the manner required by Section 3 08 210 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid
installments from December 1, 1996, and thereafter one (1)
installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments, provided,
however, that when any annual installment shall have been
prepaid in the manner provided in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day
period as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the expiration of
the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3 08 220 then
there shall be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the
interest for all unpaid installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of the paving
costs ($5,665 24) and 100% of drainage costs ($5,750 00) for a
total amount of $11 ,415 24
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#298-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 14, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of Nagle Paving Company, 30630 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite A,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, for completing all work required in
connection with the improvement of Alois Avenue, south of Plymouth
Road, (Contract 96-F) for the estimated total cost of$53,830 75 based
upon the Engineering Department's estimate of units involved, and
subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an advance in the amount
of$44,882 14 for this project from the General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed from that portion of the project which is to be financed by
special assessment at such time as funds are available from the future
Special Assessment Bond Issue, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the amount of $8,948 61 from the Local Road
Account of the Michigan Transportation Fund for the City's portion of the
project; and the City Engineer 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
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#299-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian, dated February 29, 1996, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept various cash donations in the
amount of $37,000 00 from the Friends of the Library, $1,650 00 from
various citizens, and $16,556 00 from the MURL Grant from the Library of
Michigan for use by the Livonia Public Library as indicated in the
aforesaid communication
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it
was
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#300-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 19, 1996, transmitting for Council
acceptance one Quit Claim Deed and two Grants of Easement, more
particularly described as follows
(1) Quit Claim Deed, dated February 3, 1996, executed by Mark W
Myers to the City of Livonia for
Part of the S E 1/4 of Section 11, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows
Commencing at the S E corner of Section 11, T 1 S , R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne Count, Michigan, thence on the South line of
said Section 11, N 89°58'03" W , 1,295 74 feet; thence on the
easterly right-of-way line, and the southerly extension thereof, of
Louise Avenue (50 00 feet wide), N 00°25'00" W , 742.69 feet;
thence S 89°58'03" E , 456 75 feet to the point of beginning of the
parcel herein described, thence continuing S 89°58'03" E., 60 00
feet; thence S 06°59'55" E , 83 12 feet, thence S 89°56'07" W ,
60 00 feet; thence N 06°59'23" W 83 22 feet to the point of
beginning (Brookview Drive Right-of-Way, Sidwell No 044-99-
0035-004)
(2) Grant of Easement, dated February 3, 1996, executed by Mark W
Myers, to the City of Livonia for
Public Utilities and Surface Drainage Easement:
The East 12 feet of the following parcel of land
Part of the SE 1/4 of Section 11, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows Commencing at
the S E corner of Section 11, T 1S , R 9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, thence on the South line of said Section
11, N 89°58'03" W , 1,295 74 feet; thence on the easterly right-of-
way line, and the southerly extension thereof, of Louise Avenue
(50 00 feet wide), N 00°25'00" W , 742 69 feet, thence S
89°58'03" E , 516 75 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel
herein described, thence continuing S 89°58'03" E 120 00 feet;
thence S 00°22'51" E , 82 31 feet, thence S 89°56'07" W , 110 42
feet; thence N 06°59'55" W 83 12 feet to the point of beginning
(Sidwell No 044-99-0035-003)
(3) Grant of Easement, dated February 3, 1996, executed by Mark W
Myers, to the City of Livonia for
Public Utilities and Surface Drainage Easement.
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The West 12 feet of the following parcel of land.
Part of the S E 1/4 of Section 11, T 1 S , R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows Part of the S E
corner of Section 11, T 1 S , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, thence on the South line of said Section 11, N
89°58'03" W , 1,295 74 feet; thence on the easterly right-of-way
line, and the southerly extension thereof, of Louise Avenue (50 00
feet wide), N 00°25'00" W , 742 69 feet; thence S 89°58'03" E
306 40 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel herein described,
thence continuing S 89°58'03" E , 150 35 feet; thence S 06°59'23"
E , 83 22 feet, thence S 89°56'07" W , 160 00 feet; thence N
00°19'49" W 82 87 feet to the point of beginning. (Sidwell No
044-99-0035-005)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and Grants of Easement, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the
Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that said Brookview Drive 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 Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#301-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 19, 1996, transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as
Grant of Easement, dated October 13, 1995, executed by John W
Immonen and Cynthia M. Immonen, to the City of Livonia, for.
Water Main Easement.
The South 15 feet of the following parcel of land
The South 100 0 feet of the North 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SW
1/4 of the N E 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 S , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the East 30 0 feet
thereof (Sidwell No 006-99-0035-000)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to
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do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#302-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director, dated March 27, 1996, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March
27, 1996, the Council does hereby approve the proposed three-year
contract to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association for the period
December 1, 1994, through November 30, 1997, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby determine to approve the necessary amendments to the
Retirement Plan Ordinance, the Compensation Plan and changes in
certain benefits as required to effectuate this agreement; and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to the
aforesaid contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#303-96 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
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#304-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, March 25, 1996, 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 Tuesday, April 9, 1996, at 6 30 p m for the purposes of discussing
litigation matters and attorney/client privileged communications in
connection with pending litigation
Councilmember Feenstra recognized in the audience his daughter,
Kristen, and her fiancee, Dino Poulos, accompanied by Dino's parents, Chris and
Penny Poulos, sisters (and brothers-in-law) and little nephew, Georgia and Joan, Eli
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and John and Yanni, respectively The senior Poulos having immigrated from Greece,
Dino is a second generation American
Mayor Kirksey announced that the first "Mayor's Night in" will occur
Thursday night, March 28, 1996, and explained the procedure for this new event, which
will occur once a month He also explained that neighborhood visits will be taking
place on Saturdays in different communities on a rotating basis
No one from the audience wished to speak at this time
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,317th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 9 31
pm , March 27, 1996
Jo McCotter, City Clerk