HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1995-10-25 29110
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 25, 1995, 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 05 p m Councilmember Kavanagh delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Sean P Kavanagh, Maureen
Miller Brosnan, Dale A. Jurcisin, Fernon P Feenstra, Michael P McGee, and Gerald
Taylor Absent: Laura M Toy (ill)
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert D Bennett, Mayor; John
Nagy, City Planner; Raul Galindo, City Engineer; Cathryn K. White, City Attorney; Joan
McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Robert J
Beckley, Director of Public Works, Lee B Grieve, Police Chief; Michael Murray, Deputy
Police Chief; John Fegan, Director of Inspection, Michael T Slater, Finance Director;
William LaPine, Planning Commission, and William C Fried, Municipal Building
Authority
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#742-95 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,306th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October 11, 1995, are
hereby approved as submitted
Councilmember Jurcisin read and presented a Commendation from the
Offices of the Mayor and City Council to Police Chief Lee B Grieve, who will be retiring
from the City October 27, 1995, after over 37 years of service as a member of the
Livonia Police Department. Chief Grieve was commended for his articulative, fair and
open-minded law enforcement and wished many happy years during his retirement.
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Several individuals spoke during the audience communication portion of
the meeting. They are as follows
1 Michael T Driscoll, 19229 Shadyside, Livonia - indicated he wanted to speak
after the meeting re issues surrounding Ardmore Center and the potential use
of that property;
2 Paul Pierson, 33506 Nancy, Livonia - had questions re proposal to appoint the
City Treasurer instead of electing this position,
3 Roger Steele, 18881 Merriman, Livonia - indicated his concern that he was not
notified of this meeting (pertaining to Item #12 on the Agenda), even though he
requested sidewalk notifications through a certified letter to the Council Office,
and suggested that a fine be imposed upon Councilmembers who don't follow
their own procedures with the moneys to go to Greenmead,
4 Wendell Wright, 14322 Henry Ruff, Livonia - had some questions re
commercial/recreational vehicles and insignias He was instructed to talk to
Jack Fegan, Director of Inspection,
5 Chuck Leckenby, 18725 Merriman, Livonia - questioned the cost that residents
pay re sidewalk installations and what the contractors are actually paid (and
was told there is a 10% surcharge for City cost) He submitted a petition with
approximately 300 names on it of people who would like a City ordinance
established that would "grandfather" existing residential property owners from
having sidewalks or bike paths mandated upon them, and
6 Patricia Henson, 17329 Merriman, Livonia - indicated she also was not informed
of the meeting (re Agenda Item #12) when she had requested to be notified
She reiterated that she is opposed to installing sidewalks on Merriman Road,
regardless of who pays for them, it is not a money issue She also stated that
the Council should be more respectful of residents
At the direction of the Chair, Item #2 was removed from the Consent
portion of the Agenda
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#743-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Joyce
Arnold Doyle, representing the Livonia Family YMCA, dated October 2,
1995, which requests permission to display a 6 ft. by 3 ft. sign announcing
the Mulberry Market craft show to be held on Saturday, November 4,
1995, and which will be displayed at the corner of Farmington and Lyndon
Roads from November 1 through November 4, 1995, the Council does
hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted
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#744-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Butch
Beslach, representing The Sideline, dated October 10, 1995, requesting
permission to install a satellite dish and a movable dance floor at its
restaurant located at the Fox Creek Golf Course, 36000 Seven Mile
Road, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation
#745-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated September 27, 1995, with regard to the reappointment
of Wayne Templeton, 18420 Doris Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to
serve as a representative of the City of Livonia on the Community
Commission on Drug Abuse for a term which will expire October 7, 1998,
the Council does hereby approve and concur in said reappointment.
#746-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated September 29, 1995, to which is attached a letter
from the Assistant Director of Elections, Office of the County Clerk, dated
September 25, 1995, and in accordance with the provisions of Section
30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30a), as amended, the Council does
hereby reappoint Amy R. Juntunen, 32215 Meadowbrook, Livonia, MI
48154, as the Democratic Member of the Board of Canvassers of the City
of Livonia for a term expiring December 31, 1999
#747-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated September 29, 1995, to which is attached a letter
from the Assistant Director of Elections, Office of the County Clerk, dated
September 25, 1995, and in accordance with the provisions of Section
30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168 30a), as amended, the Council does
hereby reappoint Margaret Gray, 9840 Berwick, Livonia, MI 48150, as the
Republican Member of the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for
a term expiring December 31, 1999
#748-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Community Resources, dated September 25, 1995,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
informational handout for residents explaining the procedure for obtaining
street paving projects by special assessments, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 475-95, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation
A report from the Inspection Department, dated September 27, 1995, re.
the subject of multi-family occupancy of homes in the R-1 single-family district in the
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area near the east side of Haller Avenue, north of Plymouth Road, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 654-95)
#749-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated October 4, 1995,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase from North American Salt, 8300 College Boulevard, Overland
Park, Kansas 66210 of rock salt used for ice control at the unit price bid of
$26 00 per ton for the period through April 15, 1996, submitted pursuant
to the Consortium of Farmington Hills, Southfield and Southfield School
District, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item,
FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to supply the
requested supply of rock salt to the City, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Morton Salt, 100 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, at
the unit price of$27 79 per ton for the period through April 15, 1996, the
same having been in fact the second lowest bid received for this item,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such expenditure from
funds already budgeted in Account No 101-463-784-000 for this purpose
A report from the Department of Law, dated September 28, 1995, re the
matter of possible sanctions and/or billing businesses for excessive numbers of Police
runs was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 602-95)
#750-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance Director, dated October 10, 1995,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of International Business Machines Corporation, 1300 E. 9th
Street, Cleveland, OH 44114, for supplying the Finance Department with
an upgrade of the IBM AS/400 for the price of$27,712 00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications,
and the bid of Decision Data is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated
in the attachment; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $27,712 00 from funds already budgeted in the
Data Processing Capital Outlay Account.
A report and recommendation from the Engineering and Law
Departments, dated September 20, 1995, re• possible alternative methods of financing
the installation of sidewalks along major mile roads was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (CR 498-95)
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#751-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law and the Department of
Engineering, dated September 20, 1995, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 498-95 with respect to possible alternate methods of financing
the installment of sidewalks along major mile roads, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its
report and recommendation
#752-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 6, 1995, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from the Wayne
County Department of Public Services that the City take jurisdiction and
control of a section of 4" storm sewer to be constructed by the owners of
property located at 31301 Five Mile Road in connection with the existing
Shell Oil station, the Council does hereby determine as follows
1 To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services
(Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm
sewer site plans and further that the City will accept jurisdiction and
maintenance (at no expense to the County) of approximately 35 I f
of 4" storm sewer within the Five Mile Road right-of-way in
connection with the construction of an on-site storm sewer at the
existing Shell Oil Station, 31301 Five Mile Road in the N W 1/4 of
Section 23 (see attached letter from Shell Oil Products Company
indicating its willingness to reimburse the City for any such
maintenance that may become necessary), and
2 To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit
on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm
sewer construction
#753-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President, dated October 5, 1995, to which is attached a
proposed schedule of Council Study and Regular Meetings for the period
January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996, the Council does hereby
approve the following dates for City Council Meetings for 1996, subject to
change with notice
STUDY MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS
JANUARY
Monday, January 8 1996 Wednesday, January 17
Monday, January 22 Wednesday, January 31
FEBRUARY
Monday, February 5 1996 Monday, February 12
Wednesday, February 21 Wednesday, February 28
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MARCH
Monday, March 4 1996 Wednesday, March 13
Monday, March 18 Wednesday, March 27
APRIL
Monday, April 1 1996 Wednesday, April 10
Monday, April 15 Wednesday, April 24
MAY
Monday, April 29 1996 Wednesday, May 8
Monday, May 13 Wednesday, May 22
JUNE
Wednesday, May 29 1996 Wednesday, June 5
Monday, June 10 Wednesday, June 19
JULY
Monday, June 24 1996 Monday, July 8
Monday, July 15 Monday, July 22
AUGUST
Wednesday, July 24 1996 Monday, August 12
Monday, August 19 Monday, August 26
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 4 1996 Wednesday, September 11
Monday, September 16 Monday, September 30
OCTOBER
Monday, October 7 1996 Wednesday, October 16
Monday, October 21 Wednesday, October 30
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 6 1996 Wednesday, November 13
Monday, November 18 Monday, November 25
DECEMBER
Monday, December 2 1996 Monday, December 9
Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, December 18
#754-95 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Garrett Toot &
Engineering, dated October 4, 1995, covering new industrial facilities to
be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District 58,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA that it determines as follows
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1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing units and,
(i) indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application and, (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a
hearing on this Application on Monday, November 27, 1995, at
7 00 p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, November 27, 1995, at 7 00 p m
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on
said Application.
#755-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 5, 1995, approved for submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 235-95, and the
City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed street improvement of Alois south of Plymouth
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, T 1 S , R. 9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of
parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor
and an estimate for 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, and it appearing to the Council that
all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the
City Clerk under date of October 5, 1995, and that there has been a full
compliance with all of the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
Wednesday, December 6, 1995 at 8 00 p m as the date and time for a
public hearing on the necessity for such proposed improvement, which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the Livonia City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section
3 08 070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing
as is required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code
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#756-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 9, 1995, approved for submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 234-95, and the
City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed street improvement of Savoie and Grove south
of Six Mile Road and east of Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 13, T 1 5 , R. 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to
be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for 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, and it appearing to the Council that all of such
information, estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations have
been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of
October 9, 1995, and that there has been a full compliance with all of the
provisions of Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the Council does hereby set Wednesday, December 6, 1995 at
8 00 p m as the date and time for a public hearing on the necessity for
such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before
the Council in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 3 08 070 of said Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give
notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3 08 070
of said Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Kavanagh, Brosnan, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and Taylor
NAYS None
Shannon Hill, 27517 Long, representing Livonia Assembly of God, spoke
to the next Agenda item, requesting a change in a sign location from what was
originally requested
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#757-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Colleen M
L Ellis, Coordinator, dated October 3, 1995, which requests permission to
display no more than eighteen (18) signs announcing a craft bazaar to be
held at Livonia Assembly of God on Friday, November 17, 1995 and
Saturday, November 18, 1995, which signs are approximately 2 ft. by 3 ft.
in size and which will be located at the major intersections from Eight Mile
Road to Six Mile Road and Farmington Road to Middlebelt Road, and one
(1) sign at the intersection of Seven Mile Road and Loveland, and which
signs would be displayed from November 11, 1995 through November 20,
1995, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted
A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 4, 1995, re
Peter J Bauman, et al v City of Livonia, et al, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No
94-435826AW, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION A.3 c. OF
SECTION 040 OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 48 (STOPPING,
L STANDING, PARKING & LOADING) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#758-95 RESOLVED, that the letter submitted by Joseph Garcia of
Karoub Associates, dated October 16, 1995, in response to CR 534-95,
regarding the subject matter of adding charges such as unpaid
ambulance bills, building inspection fees and hazardous materials
response costs to residents' tax bills as a lien against their property (REF
Legal Opinion No 95-1), was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
LOn a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#759-95 WHEREAS, under existing State Law, all residents of the
County of Wayne are within, and subject to, the jurisdiction of the Judges
of the Recorder's Court, even though said Judges are not elected by the
voters of the out-county areas, and
WHEREAS, House Bill 4952 has been introduced in the Michigan
Legislature by Representative Deborah Whyman of Canton Township
which would abolish Recorder's Court and which provides that existing
Recorder's Court Judges would become Circuit Court Judges, and
WHEREAS, House Bill 4952 further provides that upon the expiration of
their terms, the former Recorder's Court Judges would thereafter be
required to be elected in county-wide elections, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for Judges to be responsive to all of the
citizens within their jurisdiction, and it would be fair for Recorder's Court
Judges with county-wide jurisdiction to be elected in county-wide
elections, although it may not be necessary to completely abolish
Recorder's Court in order to accomplish this purpose,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Livonia, Michigan does hereby offer its support to legislation in the
Michigan Legislature which would change the current law to require that
all Circuit and Recorder's Court Judges, whether in criminal or civil cases,
be elected by the electorate they serve in county-wide elections and does
further offer its conditional support to HB 4952 if such bill is modified so
as not to completely abolish Recorder's Court; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall forward copies of
this resolution to State Representatives Lyn Bankes and Gerald Law,
State Senator Robert Geake, and the Michigan Municipal League State
and Federal Affairs Division to show the City of Livonia's support for
legislative change in this area
Jurcisin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 050 AND 060
OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 32 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Kavanagh, Brosnan, Jurcisin, Feenstra, McGee, and Taylor
NAYS None
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
John Glasnak, 30375 Plymouth Road, Livonia, answered questions of the
Council regarding the next Agenda item
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#760-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 14, 1995, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated September 28,
1995, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Plymouth Road Hospitality, Inc. for transfer of
ownership of a 1994 B-Hotel licensed business (in escrow) with Dance-
Entertainment permit and 140 rooms, from SHIV, Inc., for a business
located at 30375 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne
County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Jim Fowler, attorney for Donald Leese Towing, spoke regarding the next
Agenda item
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#761-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated October 3, 1995, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Livonia Towing, Inc., 12955 Levan, Livonia, MI 48150, for supplying the
City with vehicle towing and storage services for the period November 8,
1995 through November 7, 1998, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets all specifications, and the bid of Donald Leese
Towing is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the attachment;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request to
waive the performance bond requirement inasmuch as it is in the best
interest of the City to retain the requirement that a performance bond be
submitted in connection with the contract documents, and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#762-95 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of the possible rotation of towing companies to perform vehicle towing
services within the City of Livonia and the creation of a referral list to be
utilized in connection therewith to the Mayor and the Chief of Police for
their respective reports and recommendations
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#763-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated October 5, 1995,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed Animal
Sheltering Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Michigan
Humane Society, 3600 Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, which
would extend the current contract for an additional one year commencing
October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996, and wherein the Michigan
Humane Society would continue to provide for the sheltering of animals
during this additional period at a cost of$10 50 per day for boarding, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the attached agreement;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D2 and 4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#764-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated October 6, 1995, approved for submission
by the Mayor, as well as a communication from the Department of Law,
dated October 23, 1995, the Council does hereby accept the offer of Ford
Leasing Development Corporation, One Parklane Boulevard, Suite 1300
East, Dearborn, Michigan 48126-2477, as revised on October 17, 1995,
to purchase certain City-owned property located on the northeast corner
of Eckles and Schoolcraft, described as-
Parcel #1 - 14100 Eckles Road, Sidwell 075-99-0008-000;
Parcel #2 - 39310 Schoolcraft Road, Sidwell 075-00-0009-000; and
Parcel #3 - 39380 Schoolcraft Road, Sidwell 075-00-0010-000
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less the Eckles Road right-of-way required pursuant to the agreement
attached hereto, for the sum of $117,500 00, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby requested to execute a quit claim deed, subject to
approval as to form by the Department of Law, as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#765-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 6, 1995, which transmits its
resolution 9-184-95, adopted on September 26, 1995, with regard to
Petition 95-8-2-25, submitted by Robert Splan requesting waiver use
approval to operate a limited service restaurant in a proposed shopping
center located on the northwest corner of Newburgh and Joy Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, which property is zoned C-1, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 95-8-2-25 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to a limitation of no more than 30 customer seats
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES Kavanagh, Brosnan, Jurcisin, McGee, and Taylor
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#766-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 6, 1995, which transmits its
resolution 9-193-95 adopted on September 26, 1995 with regard to
Petition 95-9-8-21, submitted by Southeastern Michigan Management
Company, requesting approval of all plans in connection with a proposal
to construct a commercial center on property located at 32520 Seven Mile
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#767-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 3, 1995, and the
report and recommendation of the acting Chief of Police, dated October 9,
1995, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request
from 168, Inc. requesting approval of an application for a new Michigan
Liquor Control Commission Class C full year liquor license and Sunday
Sales and Official Permit (Food) for a restaurant (Genghis Kahn
Mongolian Barbecue) located at 37546 Six Mile Road in Laurel Park
Place Shopping Center, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, in
addition to prior approval already granted in Council Resolution 359-95
adopted on June 5, 1995, the Council does hereby take this means to
advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council
approves the said request; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#768-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the law
firm of Brashear, Tangora and Spence, LLP, dated September 26, 1995,
submitted in behalf of their client, Mr Nick Moutafis, President of
Moutafis, Inc , wherein a request is submitted for approval of an extension
of the existing concession agreement between the City and Moutafis, Inc.,
and a communication from the Department of Law, dated October 23,
1995, approved by the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby postpone this item to a certain time (the Council Regular
Meeting of November 20, 1995)
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#769-95 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that the
Annual Budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor for the next
fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995, and ending November 30,
1996, as shown in the Budget document in Section I, submitted by the
Mayor to the Council on September 15, 1995, pursuant to Section 3,
Chapter VII of the City Charter, be and hereby is determined and
adopted, as revised, and appropriations made as provided by the City
Charter; provided, however, for the monthly reports to the Council, the
amounts as shown in Sections III and IV should be used for comparative
reporting purposes, and Council approval is required for any modification
to the amounts shown in Section I, and that all proceedings on said
Budget be and hereby are approved as being in full conformance with the
City Charter, a public hearing having been held on October 9, 1995, after
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proper notice being published in the Livonia Observer and Eccentric, the
official newspaper of the City on September 25, 1995, and provided
FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall publish or cause to be published this
resolution together with a summary of said Budget as adopted herein,
together with the minutes of this meeting.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#770-95 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 1355 mills, of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995,
and ending November 30, 1996, and in addition to the above amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 8271
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for police
protection and law enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies and
facilities of the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes, and provided FURTHER, that the
Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer and
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to
each of the above offices
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#771-95 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 1355 mills, of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995,
and ending November 30, 1996, and in addition to the above amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 2407
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for fire, police
and snow removal personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the
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City of Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes, and provided FURTHER, that the Wayne
County Bureau of Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk
are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each
of the above offices
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#772-95 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 1355 mills, of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995,
and ending November 30, 1996, and in addition to the above amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 8271
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for Library
services, supplies and facilities in the City of Livonia, in addition to the
amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes, and
provided FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City
Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately
transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#773-95 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 1355 mills, of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995,
and ending November 30, 1996, and in addition to the above amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0148
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1925,
for the purpose of advertising, exploiting and making known the industrial
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and commercial advantages of the City of Livonia and to establish
projects for the purpose of encouraging immigration to, and increasing the
L. trade, business and industries of the City of Livonia, in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
and provided FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City
Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately
transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#774-95 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 1355 mills, of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995,
and ending November 30, 1996, and in addition to the above amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2 4813
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 298 of the Public Acts of 1917,
for the purpose of establishing, operating, maintaining and administering
the Municipal Garbage Collection System and/or plant for the collection
and disposal of garbage and refuse in the City of Livonia, in addition to
the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes, and
provided FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City
Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately
transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#775-95 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 1355 mills, of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995,
and ending November 30, 1996, and in addition to the above amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0189
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
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property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1965 and 1968 Fire
Station Bond Issue, in addition to the amount which is authorized to be
levied for general purposes, and provided FURTHER, that the Wayne
County Bureau of Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk
are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each
of the above offices
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#776-95 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 1355 mills, of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995,
and ending November 30, 1996, and in addition to the above amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0548
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, for the purpose of debt retirement on the Park and Recreational
Facilities Bond Issue, Series I and Series II, in addition to the amount
which is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes, and
provided FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City
Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately
transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously •
adopted, it was.
#777-95 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 1355 mills, of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995,
and ending November 30, 1996, and in addition to the above amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 3444
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1990 Street Improvement
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Bond, Series I, Series II, Series III and Series IV, in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
and provided FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City
Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately
transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#778-95 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 1355 mills, of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1995,
and ending November 30, 1996, and in addition to the above amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of
the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 5115
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, for the purpose of defraying City expenses and liabilities for the
collection and disposal activities required for curbside recycling and yard
waste composting programs, in addition to the amount authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes, and provided FURTHER, that the
Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer and
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to
each of the above offices
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#779-95 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial
development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City of
Livonia and comprised of an area located at 12033 Tech Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, described as part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26,
more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
by reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No 59", and
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WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Ron Parz of
the Council's pending action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing
on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 59; and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents and
taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establishment of
the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 59; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 1995 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 59, at which time Ron Parz and other taxpayers and residents of the
City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements
both written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this City
Council), and a representative of Ron Parz attended said hearing and
acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the said
person,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the
"City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 59 "
EXHIBIT A
Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the
North/South 1/4 line N 00°26'43" W , 1060 0 feet from the South 1/4
corner and proceeding thence along the North/South 1/4 line N 00°26'43"
W , 480 0 feet; thence S 89°58'59" E , 330 73 feet; thence along the arc
of a curve to the Northeast 49 03 feet, said curve having a radius of 160 0
feet and a chord of 48 84 feet; bearing S 30°13'17" E , thence S
38°59'59" E , 385 89 feet, thence S 51°00'01" W , 28 55 feet; thence S
00°20'35" E , 120 0 feet; thence N 89°58'59" W , 572 96 feet to the point
of beginning
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#780-95 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from General Motors
Corporation (GM), GM Powertrain Division - Livonia Operations, dated
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September 15, 1995, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 2, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded General Motors Corporation
(GM), GM Powertrain Division - Livonia Operations, the Assessor, and a
representative of each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a
hearing on this Application and said hearing having in fact been
conducted at 7 00 p m , Monday, October 23, 1995 at the Livonia City
Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, General Motors Corporation (GM), GM Powertrain
Division - Livonia Operations, finds and determines (a) that the
granting of this industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not
have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of any
taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local
governmental unit in which the facility is to be located, and (b) the
applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act
No 198, P.A. 1974
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from General Motors Corporation
(GM), GM Powertrain Division - Livonia Operations covering new
industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 2, for 12 years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between
the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and the
Board upon approval of an Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate,
the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and
incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation
required to process applications for industrial facility exemption
certificates
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#781-95 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#782-95 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 95-10-3-4
submitted by Dover Development, dated October 19, 1995, wherein a
request is submitted for the vacating of a certain easement located on Lot
13, Paragon Technology Park Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
27, the Council does hereby refer this item to the City Planning
Commission for action and recommendation in accordance with
provisions of law and City ordinance
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#783-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 23, 1995, the Council does hereby
determine to amend and revise Council Resolution 523-95 so as to have
the same read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 10, 1995,
approved for submission by the Mayor, as well as a communication
from the Mayor, dated July 11, 1995, a letter from Michael C
Mikail, Vice President of the Laurel Park II Homeowners
Association, dated May 22, 1995, and a proposed plan submitted
by Mr John J Hiltz, dated July 10, 1995, on behalf of the residents
of Laurel Park South Subdivision No 2 requesting that the City
approve the construction of a noise abatement berm along the
easterly right-of-way line of 1-96 (1-275) south of Six Mile Road and
next to such subdivision, the Council does hereby approve the
proposal as submitted, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with Dan's Excavating, Inc , 12955 Twenty-three Mile
Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315
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From the audience, John Gilson thanked the Council, the administration,
Mayor Bennett and Raul Galindo for their support in this matter
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#784-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated October 25,1995, which indicates that the proprietor
of Caliburn Estates Subdivision No 2, located in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 8, has delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested
that said plat be presented to Council for final approval, and the Council
having received a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated October 25, 1995, wherein said Commission approves the final plat
for the said subdivision in its resolution #10-213-95, adopted on October
24,1995, and the Council having considered a report from the City
Engineer dated October 23, 1995, recommending approval of the final
plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of which was approved by the
Council in its resolution #CR 406-95 adopted on June 21, 1995, said
preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by the City
Planning Commission on May 2, 1995 in its resolution #5-72-95, NOW,
THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to
the Final Plat of Caliburn Estates Subdivision No 2, located in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby
required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the
Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the
Ordinances of the City of Livonia, and FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#785-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated October 25,1995, which indicates that the proprietor
of Caliburn Manor Subdivision No 2, located in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 7, has delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested
that said plat be presented to Council for final approval, and the Council
having received a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated October 25, 1995, wherein said Commission approves the final plat
for the said subdivision in its resolution #10-214-95, adopted on October
24,1995, and the Council having considered a report from the City
Engineer dated October 23, 1995, recommending approval of the final
plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of which was approved by the
Council in its resolution #CR 595-95 adopted on August 30, 1995, said
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preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by the City
Planning Commission on May 2, 1995 in its resolution #5-70-95, NOW,
THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to
the Final Plat of Caliburn Manor Subdivision No 2, located in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby
required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the
Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the
Ordinances of the City of Livonia, and FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
Oral reports were received from Mayor Bennett, Michael Murray, the
Deputy Police Chief, and John Fegan, the Director of Inspection, re the condition of
and vandalism at the old Ardmore Center, 19810 Farmington Road, Livonia, for the
information of the Council
The following individuals from the audience spoke regarding the next
Agenda item.
1) Mike Driscoll, 19229 Shadyside, Livonia, MI,
2) Kim Naccashian, 32750 Norfolk, Livonia, MI, and
3) Karen Govender, 20120 Mayfield, Livonia, MI
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, it was.
RESOLVED, that having considered oral reports from the
Mayor, the Inspection Department and the Police Department regarding
vandalism incidents at Ardmore Center, located at 19810 Farmington
Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Jurcisin, Feenstra, and McGee
NAYS Kavanagh, Brosnan, and Taylor
The President declared the resolution denied
During the audience communication portion of the meeting, various
individuals spoke re the old Ardmore Center/Boysville issue, specifically to a letter
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recently sent out by Councilmember Jurcisin as part of his Mayoral campaign These
individuals expressed their feelings that they believed some City officials were aware
that this detention facility was moving in, even though they claimed otherwise, and that
the residents were being lied to They are as follows
1) Mike Driscoll, 2929 Shadyside, Livonia, MI,
2) Kim Naccashian, 32750 Norfolk, Livonia, MI,
3) Karen Govender, 20120 Mayfield, Livonia, MI,
4) Patricia Holmes, 11015 Merriman, Livonia, MI,
5) Phyllis Scherman, 11015 Merriman, Livonia, MI,
6) Karen Shimp, 19314 Shadyside, Livonia, MI,
7) Margaret Parsons, Woodlawn Condos,
8) Linda Alger, 20058 Pollyanna,
Additionally, former State Representative Jerry Vorva, 1349 Elmdale,
Plymouth, MI, added to this discussion, stating that in the latter part of May of last year
he had a conversation with the D S S , who informed him that the City had prior
knowledge of this facility moving in, and that everything was okay Mr Vorva said he
stated his concerns at that time, since he felt that the overall area (Plymouth, Livonia,
and Northville) was already overburdened.
Councilmember Jurcisin was allowed the opportunity to respond to the
concerns of the citizens regarding this issue He stated that when he became aware
that the State was pressuring Boysville to stay in that location, he contacted Jerry
Vorva, the State Representative, who agreed it was a bad spot. He indicated that Jerry
Vorva played a significant role in bringing the State around It was only when Boysville
realized the pressure wasn't going to go away (from the residents), that's what led them
to think about moving out. When the State finally realized it was a bad situation and
told Boysville that their other contracts were not in jeopardy, it was then that things
started to come together The Council Meeting last summer immediately prior to
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Boysville leaving, had several persons ready to speak during the audience
communication portion regarding this matter Earlier that particular day, Mr Jurcisin
was informed by the State and Boysville that the State D S S Director would be coming
down the following Tuesday to resolve this Councilmember Jurcisin told them that "we
need to make an announcement tonight to defuse the matter, now " The State
indicated they wanted to do that personally, but he convinced them that a statement
should be made that evening "We came that evening and told you there was a date
certain, the next Court date, when Boysville would be moving out." The State held a
news conference at Ardmore, that next Tuesday, without inviting the Mayor, the City
Council President or Mr Jurcisin Councilmember Jurcisin indicated that this was "a
political football, but there was no smoking gun as far as the City and the County goes "
He indicated to those present that the incident ended favorably to the City and
residents, and that the new ordinance is in place which prevents them from coming
back in the future
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,307th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
10 45 p m., October 25, 1995
J an ))M
McCotter, City Clerk