HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1995-07-10 28903
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDREDTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 10, 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 00 p m Council Vice President McGee
delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result Michael P McGee,
Sean P Kavanagh, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Laura M Toy, Dale A Jurcisin,
Fernon P Feenstra, and Gerald Taylor Absent None
Elected and appointed officials present Robert D Bennett,
Mayor; H Shane, Assistant City Planner; Raul Galindo, City Engineer;
Cathryn K White, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A
Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs; Michael T Slater, Finance
Director; Ronald J Engle, Fire Chief; Michael Murray, Deputy Chief of
Police; Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works; William C Fried,
Municipal Building Authority; and David Woodcox, Senior Building Inspector
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#450-95 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,299th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 21,
1995, are hereby approved as submitted
During the audience communication portion of the meeting, Denise
Mica-Biga, 35354 Lancashire, Livonia, asked for a restudy of the Bell Creek
water problem Her husband, Jim, also spoke regarding the same subject
matter
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#451-95 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
subject of the possible increase of flow of the water course
which runs from Seven Mile Road south through Sheffield
Subdivision as compared to prior years to the Engineering
Department for its report and recommendation; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby refer the subject of possible problems the
City has experienced with this water course and its effect on
Bicentennial Park and the Fox Creek Golf Course to the Parks and
Recreation Department for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Toy, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#452-95 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby direct the
Engineering and Inspection Departments to issue a stop order to
the developer of Pines of Winfield Subdivision until the concrete
obstructing the flow of water is removed from the water course
which runs from Seven Mile Road south through Sheffield
Subdivision
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#453-95 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter
of the necessity of cleaning out the cement portion of the
waterway adjacent to certain homes located near the intersection
of Curtis and Levan to the Department of Public Works for its
report and recommendation
Council President Taylor wished Councilmember Jurcisin a "Happy
Birthday" (July 2)
Council President Taylor announced to the viewing audience, as
well as those in attendance at the meeting, that a public hearing will be
held on Wednesday, July 12, 1995, at 8 00 p m regarding amending sections
of the Zoning Ordinance with regard to detention facilities for adults and
children (Petition 95-2-6-1)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated June 14, 1995,
re David Morelli and Nancy Morelli v City of Livonia, Wayne County
Circuit Court Civil Action No 94-436873CH, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
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A communication from the Director of Finance, dated June 20,
1995, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia
for the month ending May 31, 1995, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
At the direction of the Chair, Item #17 was removed from the
Consent portion of the Agenda
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, it was
#454-95 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Renetta Vetula, 11329 Melrose, dated June 12, 1995, requesting
permission to close Melrose Street from Elmira to the alley
adjacent to Plymouth Road on Sunday, July 23, 1995 from 1 00 p m
to 5 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the
Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including
therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, July 30,
1995 in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein
being made subject to the approval of the Police Department
#455-95 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Judy Girvan, 29550 Oakley, (co-petitioners Karen Kurzniec and Tom
Augustyn) , dated June 16, 1995, requesting permission to close
Oakley from Middlebelt to Beatrice on Saturday, July 29, 1995
from 2 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a
block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Saturday, August 12, 1995 in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the
approval of the Police Department
#456-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 9, 1995, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Scott Powers, 20234
Parkville, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to divide Tax Item No
46-002-01-0398-000 (including lot 399) into two parcels, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for its report and recommendation
#457-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Municipal League, dated June 16, 1995, with regard to
the 97th Annual Convention of the League to be held in Detroit,
Michigan, on October 4 - 6, 1995, the Council does hereby
designate Mayor Robert D Bennett as the Official Representative
and Voting Delegate of the City of Livonia at the Annual Meeting
and does further designate Councilmember Fernon P Feenstra as
the alternate; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
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#458-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chairperson of the Livonia Arts Commission
and the Director of Community Resources, dated June 16, 1995,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed contract to be
entered into between the City and Frank Varga and Varga
Sculpturing Studio, 296 N E 6th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida
33483, in the amount of $27, 000 00 for an outdoor sculpture to be
located on City property, the Council does hereby approve the
purchase and the proposed location of such sculpture adjacent to
the west entrance of the Civic Center Library; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid artist,
subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law, and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#459-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chairperson of the Livonia Arts Commission
and the Director of Community Resources, dated June 1, 1995,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed Agreement to Lend
Artifact, the Council does hereby request and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the said agreement for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with Madonna University, in the manner and
form herein submitted
#460-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 19, 1995,
approved by the City Attorney and the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
proposed agreement for shuttle services to Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
and the adult day care facility in Plymouth Township for senior
and handicapped citizens, between the City of Livonia acting for
the Northwest Wayne/Oakland Transportation Consortium
(Farmington, Farmington Hills, Northville, Northville Township,
Livonia, and the City of Plymouth) and Child & Family Service of
Washtenaw, Inc , 118 S Washington, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197,
for the period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996, the Council
does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement in the manner
and form herein submitted; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
SMART for the support of this program, provided that the
agreement is approved as to form by the Department of Law;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive, to the extent applicable,
such licensing requirements as may be prescribed in the Livonia
Code of Ordinances with respect to the services being provided
herein.
#461-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 19, 1995,
approved by the City Attorney and the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
proposed agreement for the User-Side Subsidy Transportation
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Program (Dial-a-Ride) for senior and handicapped citizens between
the City of Livonia (Northwest Wayne/Oakland Transportation
Consortium consisting of Farmington, Farmington Hills,
Northville, Northville Township, Livonia and the City of
Plymouth) and Northwest Transport Co , 31376 Industrial Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the period July 1, 1995 through June
30, 1996, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said
agreement in the manner and form herein submitted; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with SMART for support of this program, provided
that the agreement is approved as to form by the Department of
Law
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 9,
1995, re the tax levy rate for 1995 adopted by the Wayne County Regional
Educational Service Agency was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 13,
1995, re the 1995 tax rate request from the Clarenceville School District
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from George A Contis, Attorney for the
Clarenceville School District of Oakland and Wayne Counties, re election
of members to the Board of Education of the School District and Schoolcraft
College, a bonding proposition and a millage proposition, as well as
forwarding a Certificate of Determination of the Board of Canvassers, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June
16, 1995, re the 1995 tax rate request from Oakland Schools was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 19,
1995, re the 1995-96 school year tax rate request from the Board of
Education, Livonia Public Schools, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
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#462-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated June 2, 1995,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 391-94, and to which is attached (as Exhibit
A) a summary of quotes received for the lease purchase of copy
machines for various City departments, the Council does hereby
authorize the lease of Xerox and Lanier copy machines from Xerox
Corporation, 300 Galleria Officentre, Suite 400, Southfield,
Michigan 48034, and Lanier Worldwide, Inc , 38701 West Seven Mile
Road, Suite 260, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for a 48-month period
for amounts, items, vendors and prices indicated under Option A
on the aforementioned Exhibit A, at the end of which time title
to the copiers will be transferred to the City; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the said action herein without
competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#463-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 9, 1995, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the
Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of
Troelsen Excavating Co , 1395 Rochester Road, Troy, Michigan
48083, for completing all work in connection with the 1995 Water
Main Replacement Program (Contract 95-K) for the estimated total
cost of $881,577 50, 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 and appropriate a sum
not to exceed $881,577 50 from Account No 592---/158-031
(Construction-in-Progress Water Main Replacement) 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
#464-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 20, 1995, which
transmits its resolution 6-114-95, adopted on June 13, 1995, with
regard to a Sign Permit Application submitted by Schostak
Brothers & Company on behalf of Burger King, requesting approval
to erect a ground sign for the restaurant located at 29211 Seven
Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, 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 Schostak Brothers & Company,
received by the Planning Commission on May 16, 1995 is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to; and
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2 That messages referring to employment, such as "Now Hiring"
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or "Applications Now Being Accepted, " will not be permitted
on the reader board
#465-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 20, 1995, which
transmits its resolution 6-117-95, adopted on June 13, 1995, with
regard to a Sign Permit Application submitted by Marshall
Furniture, requesting approval to erect two wall signs for the
commercial building located at 28795 Plymouth Road in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the
said sign permit application-, subject to the following
conditions
1) That the Sign Package by Sign Text, Inc , received by the
Planning Commission on June 1, 1995, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
2) That in order to be considered as one sign only, the parapet
signs shall be no more than 24" apart and the height shall
not exceed 26' from ground level In addition, only the
parapet signs are to be internally illuminated, and only the
verbiage on the awning sign shall be back-lit (there shall
be no verbiage on the easterly side of the awning) ;
3) The signage at the rear entrance and side awning from the
previous owner, Copenhagen Scandinavian Furniture, is to be
removed and no signage erected in its place; and
4) As allowed by the sign ordinance, the interior window
signage shall be limited to 20% of the total glass area
#466-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 19, 1995, which
transmits its resolution 6-110-95, adopted on June 13, 1995, with
regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Parkside Estates
Subdivision to be located north of Ann Arbor Trail between Stark
Road and Farmington Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and the preliminary plat
having been approved by the City Planning Commission on June 13,
1995, the Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary
plat based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid Planning Commission action and subject to the receipt
of a report and recommendation by the City Engineer relative to
the development plans and specifications for the improvements
therein, and the financial assurances guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of such improvements; and the open
space requirement set forth in the Subdivision Rules and
Regulations is hereby waived
#467-95 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
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Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
determine that a public hearing will take place before the City
Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, August 16, 1995, at
8 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 95-4-1-7, submitted by John Mahn in behalf of
Dominic Liburdi, for a change of zoning of property located
south of Plymouth Road between Stark and Farmington Roads in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from P to C-2 and RUF, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 6-103-95 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 95-4-1-7 be
denied; and
(2) Petition 95-5-1-8, submitted by Thomas Guastello, for a
change of zoning of property located on the east side of
Middlebelt Road between Buckingham and Perth Avenues in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 24 from OS to C-2, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 6-104-95 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition. 95-5-1-8 be
denied;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by certified
mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company
owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected; and FURTHER, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
#468-95 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, August 21, 1995, at
7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 95-5-1-9, submitted by Tamera Mohlman, for a change
of zoning of property located on the northwest corner of Joy
Road and Hartel Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36,
from C-1 to RUF, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 6-105-95 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 95-5-1-9 be approved; and
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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
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Brosnan, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and
Taylor
NAYS None
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#469-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 20, 1995, which
transmits its resolution 6-116-95, adopted on June 13, 1995, with
regard to a Sign Permit Application submitted by Marygrove Awning
Company on behalf of Spartan Tire, requesting approval to erect
two wall signs for the commercial building located at 29070
Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation
The reports from the Traffic Commission, dated February 16, 1990,
the Department of Public Safety, Police Division, dated October 13, 1989,
and from the Planning Commission, dated November 30, 1989, re the
Comprehensive Traffic Study and Roadway Improvement Plan prepared by
Goodell-Grivas, Inc , dated May of 1989, were received and placed on file
for the information of the Council (CR 949-89)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#470-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
June 14, 1995, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 949-89,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with
respect to Council Resolution 898-89, which requested reports
from the Director of Public Works and the Engineering Department
relative to the City of Livonia Comprehensive Traffic Study and
Roadway Improvement Plan prepared by Goodell-Grivas, Inc , dated
May, 1989
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#471-95 RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the
Director of Public Works, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 600-90, dated July 6, 1995, regarding the topic of
establishing a program for street replacement and/or repair be
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#472-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
June 14, 1995, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 846-90,
with respect to the preliminary plat of the Caliburn Estates
Subdivision No 2 and the matter of street names as designated in
said plat, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#473-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
June 14, 1995, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 848-90,
with respect to the preliminary plat of the Caliburn Manor
Subdivision No 2 and the matter of street names as designated in
said plat, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with respect to this matter
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#474-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
June 14, 1995, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 850-90,
with respect to the preliminary plat of the Caliburn Manor
Subdivision No 3 and the matter of street names as designated in
said plat, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with respect to this matter
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On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#475-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
June 14, 1995, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 921-90,
and a communication from the City Engineer dated September 4,
1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a proposed "user-friendly" explanation of the procedure and
process for special assessment districts, as well as a revised
user-friendly explanation entitled "Paving Streets by Special
Assessment" dated October 8, 1990, the Council does hereby refer
such items to the Department of Community Resources to be
utilized for the development of a handout for residents which
would clearly and succinctly explain the City's street paving
process to be completed by the end of September, 1995
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#476-95 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Department of Community Resources prepare an information sheet
regarding the sidewalk installation process to be made available
to residents to explain such process
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#477-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
June 14, 1995, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 57-94,
with respect to whether entrance markers installed in new
subdivisions should be a requirement of plat approval prescribed
by ordinance, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Planning Commission for appropriate action
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#478-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
June 14, 1995, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 282-94,
as well as a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated January 24, 1994, which sets forth its resolution 1-9-94,
adopted on January 11, 1994, with regard to Petition 93-12-2-29
submitted by Richard Bame, requesting waiver use approval to
allow outdoor storage of contractor's materials and equipment on
property located on the west side of Beatrice between Eight Mile
Road and Morlock Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, which
property is zoned M-1, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on March 21, 1994, pursuant to
Council Resolution 76-94, the Council does hereby concur in the
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recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
93-12-2-29 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set
forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES McGee, Brosnan, Toy, Jurcisin, and Taylor
NAYS Kavanagh and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#479-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
June 14, 1995, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 437-94
with respect to a proposal to install sidewalks on Levan Road
between Schoolcraft and Five Mile Roads, and the question of
whether sidewalks and/or a traffic signal should be installed in
this location, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to this item
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#480-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 27,
1995, as well as a communication from the Chief of Police, dated
June 2, 1995, the Council does hereby accept the proposal
submitted by Steiger, Hurray & Associates Inc , 253 River Road,
Box 397, Hinckley, Ohio 44233, in an amount not to exceed
$39, 500 00, for providing radio communications technical
consulting services for the City; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $39, 500 00 from Account No 261-000-818-000 for this
purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action
herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Sections
3 04 140D2 and D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended;
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 company and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#481-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 12, 1995, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from George Pastor and
Sons, Inc , 29429 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as
well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No 46-
051-01-0259-000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which
shall read as follows
PARCEL 1.
The east 1/2 of Lot 259, Supervisor's Livonia Plat #3, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan As recorded in Liber
66, Page 16 of Plats, Wayne County Records
PARCEL 2.
The west 1/2 of Lot 259, Supervisor's Livonia Plat #3, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan As recorded in Liber
66, Page 16 of Plats, Wayne County Records
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be
recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds;
provided, however, that to the extent required by law and City
ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of
the Zoning Board of Appeals
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, it was
#482-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
John J Nagy, Director, transmitting resolution 95-22 adopted by
the Plymouth Road Development Authority on June 15, 1995, wherein
it is requested that the Council amend Article III, Section 4 of
the PRDA Bylaws, the Council does hereby approve such request and
Article III, Officers, Section 4 is hereby amended to read as
follows
Section 4 The treasurer shall keep the financial
records of the Authority and, together with the chairperson
(or the Director if the Director has been employed) , shall
approve all vouchers for the expenditure of funds of the
Authority The treasurer shall perform such other duties as
may be delegated by the board and shall furnish bond in an
amount as prescribed by the board The Finance Director of
the City of Livonia shall be the initial treasurer of the
board, to serve without bond, and shall keep and maintain
custody of the Authority's funds in the manner provided by
law for public funds
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
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AYES McGee, Brosnan, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor
NAYS Kavanagh and Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#483-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated June 7, 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 Goggin & Associates, Inc , 15782 U S 12, Union, Michigan
49130, for supplying the Fire Department with two new ambulances
(Bravo units) for the price of $87, 750 00 per unit, for the total
amount of $175, 500 00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets all specifications; and the bid of First
Response is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the
attachment
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#484-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated November 21, 1994, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June
8, 1995, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
request from Selma Seba and Faig Sarhan, stockholders in Farm
Eight, Inc for transfer of ownership of a 1991 SDD-SDM licensed
business from Baseline Drugs, Inc for a business located at
33479 W Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation
Reports from the Inspection Department, dated July 5, 1995 and
July 10, 1995, re the condition of the premises located at 33479 W Eight
Mile Road, as well as the condition of the Pisto Center in general, were
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#485-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 26, 1995, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 15,
1995, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Esam Shokrie and Samir Shoukri
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to transfer ownership of 1994 SDD and SDM licensed business, drop
space, and Sunday sales from M and R Development, Inc for a
business located at 31450 W Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48154, Wayne County; 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 Toy, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#486-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 5, 1995,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve the request from General Mills Restaurants, Inc for a
new Outdoor Service Permit to be held in conjunction with its
1994 Class C licensed business with Official Permit (Food) ,
located at 14000 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne
County; 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 Toy, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#487-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 7, 1995, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the
Acting Chief of Police and the Director of Public Works, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of G V Cement Contracting Co , 13785
Monterey, Southgate, Michigan 48195 for completing all work in
connection with the 1995 Concrete Pavement and Catch Basin Repair
Program (Contract 95-F) including expansion of the Police
Headquarters parking lot and repair of pavements damaged due to
water main breaks at various locations throughout the City for
the estimated total cost of $551,681 50, 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 the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $5, 333 50 from the Capital
Improvement Fund Account No 401-000-974-000, $28, 900 00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund, $113, 963 00 from the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) and $403,485 00 from the
Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) ; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby appropriate the additional sum of $55,000 00
from the Local Road Fund Unexpended Fund Balance 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
(REVISED PAGE-SEE CR #488-95
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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 Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#488-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 14, 1995, 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 Flat Rock Contractors, Inc , 14667 Telegraph, Flat
Rock, Michigan 48134, for completing all work in connection with
the Eckles Road Paving Project (Contract 95-H) for the estimated
total cost of $169, 101 60 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; 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
A communication from the Department of Law, dated June 23, 1995,
re special assessment for the Eckles Road paving between Five Mile and
1-96 (and the authority to assess another jurisdiction) was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 322-95)
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, it was
#489-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 19, 1995, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Six-S, Inc , 2210 Scott
Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan 48328, for completing all work
required in connection with the Sewer System Rehabilitation
Program, Combined Sewer Separation for the estimated sum of
$1, 028, 650 50; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of the estimated total cost of
$514, 325 25 from the $5 Million Revenue Bond for this purpose
(balance to be funded by a United States EnviLuental Protection
Agency Grant administered by Wayne County) ; 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 things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
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At this point in time, Andy O'Neil of Marygrove Awning (who was
representing Spartan Tire) , 12700 Merriman, Livonia, MI, addressed Item 17
on the Agenda regarding a signage matter Mr O'Neil had inadvertently
missed the discussion of his item
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution with the
following result
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Brosnan, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and
Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#490-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 20, 1995, which transmits
its resolution 6-115-95, adopted on June 13, 1995, with regard to
a Sign Permit Application submitted by Savanna Reptile,
requesting approval to erect one wall sign for the commercial
building located at 19046 Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 12, 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, excluding the color rendering, by
Classic Canopy Inc , received by the Planning Commission on
May 22, 1995, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2) That the Color Rendering by Classic Canopy, Inc , received
by the Planning Commission on June 6, 1995, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
3) That only the approved 28 sq ft of sign area of the awning
is to be illuminated; and
4) That the west facing wall shall be either cleaned or
repainted to remove the appearance of the former wall sign
lettering
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#491-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 15, 1995, which
transmits its resolution 6-107-95, adopted on June 13, 1995, with
regard to Petition 95-4-2-17 submitted by The Pet Practice,
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requesting waiver use approval to operate a veterinary clinic in
an existing building located on the east side of Middlebelt Road
between Clarita and Pickford Avenues in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 12, which property is zoned C-1, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 95-4-2-17 is hereby approved and granted, subject to
the following conditions
1) That the operation of the subject use shall not permit open
or outdoor runways for animals;
2) That the operation of the subject use shall not permit the
boarding of household pets except as is needed for the
provision of medical care for sick or diseased pets;
3) That all animal remains, medical and animal waste shall be
stored in a freezer or other such closed container inside
the building, and such waste shall be removed from the site
on a daily basis; and
4) That there shall be no outside walking of animals except as
is required by customers transporting pets to and from the
building
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Brosnan, Toy, Jurcisin, and Taylor
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Feenstra, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 19, 1995, which
transmits its resolution 6-108-95, adopted on June 13, 1995, with
regard to Petition 95-5-2-19 submitted by Stoyan's Seafood &
Steakhouse, requesting waiver use approval to increase the floor
area and seating capacity of an existing restaurant located on
the south side of Plymouth Road between Yale Avenue and Levan
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, which property is zoned
C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 95-5-2-19 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1) That the Site Plan dated 6-8-95 prepared by TAF
Construction/Todd Alan Felt, which is hereby approved, shall
Ibi
be adhered to;
2) That the Building Elevations dated 6-8-95 prepared by TAF
Construction/Todd Alan Felt, including the wall signage
depicted thereon, subject to variance by the Zoning Board of
Appeals for excessive numbers and excessive area of signs,
which are hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
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3) That a fully developed landscape plan shall be submitted to
and approved by the Planning Commission within thirty (30)
days of the date of this resolution;
4) That the dumpster shall be relocated adjacent to the
building;
5) That the outdoor patio shall be open no later than 12 00
midnight;
6) That there shall be no outside music;
7) That only 16 seats shal•1 be allowed on the outdoor patio
(which seats shall not be in addition to the number of seats
permitted inside the restaurant) ; and
8) That additional landscaping shall be provided, including a
berm and evergreens as well as installation of arborvitae
surrounding the outdoor patio
The President declared the motion failed for lack of support
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, it was
#492-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 19, 1995, which
transmits its resolution 6-108-95, adopted on June 13, 1995, with
regard to Petition 95-5-2-19 submitted by Stoyan's Seafood &
Steakhouse, requesting waiver use approval to increase the floor
area and seating capacity of an existing restaurant located on
the south side of Plymouth Road between Yale Avenue and Levan
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, which property is zoned
C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 95-5-2-19 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1) That the Site Plan dated 6-8-95 prepared by TAF
Construction/Todd Alan Felt, which is hereby approved, shall
be adhered to;
2) That the Building Elevations dated 6-8-95 prepared by TAF
Construction/Todd Alan Felt, including the wall signage
depicted thereon, subject to variance by the Zoning Board of
Appeals for excessive numbers and excessive area of signs,
which are hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
3) That a fully developed landscape plan shall be submitted to
and approved by the Planning Commission within thirty (30)
days of the date of this resolution;
4) That the dumpster shall be relocated adjacent to the
building;
5) That the outdoor patio shall be open no later than 10 00
p m ;
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6) That there shall be no outside music;
7) That only 16 seats shall be allowed on the outdoor patio
(which seats shall not be in addition to the number of seats
permitted inside the restaurant) ; and
8) That additional landscaping shall be provided, including the
installation of 12 Austrian pines along the north side of
Elmira adjacent to the petitioner's property (in lieu of the
blue spruce trees proposed by the petitioner) , as well as
installation of arborvitae surrounding the outdoor patio,
and the petitioner will be responsible for the maintenance
of all such landscaping
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Brosnan, Toy, Jurcisin, and Taylor
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, it was
#493-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 19, 1995, which
transmits its resolution 6-109-95, adopted on June 13, 1995, with
regard to Petition 95-5-2-20 submitted by Incredible Universe,
requesting waiver use approval to operate a full service
restaurant within a proposed building to be located on the west
side of Victor Parkway between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 95-5-2-20 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to a limitation on the number of customer seats
of not to exceed a total of 88 and no outside signage for this
restaurant shall be installed; FURTHER, the petitioner has agreed
that this approval shall be limited to this petitioner only, and
that the petitioner shall supply documentation to that effect;
and the Council does hereby reject the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission which limited the number of customer
seats to a total of not to exceed 76
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Brosnan, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor
NAYS Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#494-95 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 of approximately 3 97
acres which is located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, 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 58" ; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by mail to Garrett Tool &
Engineering, Inc 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 58;
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 58; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, June 26, 1995, a public hearing was held on
the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 58, at which time Garret Tool &
Engineering, Inc 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) ;
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; and
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No
58 "
EXHIBIT A
City of Livonia
Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 29, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; thence
South 0 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds West 750 00 feet along the
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West line of said Section and the center line of Newburgh Road;
thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 10 seconds East 673 00 feet
for a place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 28
minutes 10 seconds East 340 00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 16
minutes 03 seconds West 512 85 feet; thence North 89 degrees 28
minutes 10 seconds West 302 24 feet; thence 26 17 feet along the
arc of a non-tangential circular curve to the left, radius 70 00
feet; chord North 24 degrees 58 minutes 18 seconds West 26 02
feet; thence 87 84 feet along the arc of a tangential circular
curve to the right, radius 140 00 feet, subtended by a chord
which bears North 17 degrees 42 minutes 28 seconds West 86 41
feet; thence tangentially North 0 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds
East, 407 30 feet to the place of beginning, being part of the
Northwest 1/4 of said Section 29
Tax Item No 114-99-0019-004 (36930 Industrial)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Brosnan, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor
NAYS Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 7, 1995,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 173-95, regarding the proposed installation of
sidewalks on both sides of Merriman Road from Six Mile to Seven
Mile Roads, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and a public
hearing having been held thereon on June 28, 1995 pursuant to
Council Resolution 320-95, after due notice as required by Title
3, Chapter 08 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
after careful consideration having been given to all such
matters, including the various objections, comments and
observations of individuals in attendance at such public hearing,
the Council does hereby determine to proceed no further with the
single lot assessment proceedings for the proposed improvement
At this point, several individuals from the audience wished to
address this matter They are as follows
1) Michael Judge, 31756 Hillbrook - President of Hidden Pines
Subdivision, representing 78 homeowners - they would like to see
sidewalks installed from Six Mile to Seven Mile on Merriman;
2) Dennis Cuper, 18594 Yorkshire - would like the proposed sidewalks;
3) Roger Steele, 18881 Merriman - opposed to the sidewalks;
4) Margaret Chavey, 31412 Curtis - opposed to the sidewalks;
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5) Bob McNall, 31640 Bobrich - would like the sidewalks;
6) Diamond Kapsalis, 18881 Merriman - opposed;
7) Linda Smolarek, 31470 Bobrich - submitted a petition with 13
signatures of residents who want the sidewalks;
8) Nancy Hurd, 18845 Merriman - opposed;
9) Tom Smolarek, 31470 Bobrich - wants the proposed sidewalks, or some
other alternative;
10) Cathy Lynch, 17275 Merriman - her and husband Bill are opposed;
11) Sharon Adkins, 17509 Merriman - opposed;
12) Patricia Henson, 17329 Merriman - her and husband Danny are opposed;
13) Angie Cossin, 19000 Merriman - submitted a petition with 70 signatures
opposed to the proposed sidewalks;
14) Dale McCaslin, 15960 Merriman - opposed;
15) Barbara Beauchamp, 18986 Merriman - opposed;
16) Angela Mucci, 18913 Canterbury - wants the sidewalks;
17) Victor Lanell, 17441 Merriman - opposed;
18) Steve Stavros, 31445 Seven Mile Road - opposed;
19) Lee Cossin, 19000 Merriman - opposed;
20) Georgia Kapsalis, 19060 Merriman - opposed;
21) Glenn Schuldt, 18015 Merriman - opposed;
22) Chuck Leckenby, 18725 Merriman - opposed;
23) Joan Quirk, 15903 Merriman - opposed;
24) Joe Wisniewski, 19030 Merriman - opposed;
25) Donald Plasterer, 31501 Bennett - opposed;
26) Christine Louise Fleischer, 19030 Merriman - opposed;
27) Colleen McGowan, 18680 Merriman - opposed;
28) Mike Luzaich, 18800 Merriman - opposed;
29) Ray Green, lives between Five & Six Mile - opposed; and
30) Glen Graham, 18630 Merriman - opposed
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, as follows
#495-95 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 7, 1995,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 173-95, regarding the proposed installation of
sidewalks on both sides of Merriman Road from Six Mile to Seven
Mile Roads, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and a public
hearing having been held thereon on June 28, 1995 pursuant to
Council Resolution 320-95, after due notice as required by Title
3, Chapter 08 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
after careful consideration having been given to all such
matters, including the various objections, comments and
observations of individuals in attendance at such public hearing,
the Council does hereby determine to proceed no further with the
single lot assessment proceedings for the proposed improvement
with the following result
AYES McGee, Brosnan, Toy, Jurcisin, and Taylor
NAYS Kavanagh and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
APOWN
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On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter
of the possibility and/or feasibility of the installation of
sidewalks on the west side of Merriman Road from Pickford north
to Seven Mile Road and/or from Canterbury to Merriman Road, or
other possible alternatives to ensure access, to the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation
Two (2) individuals from the audience addressed the Council a
second time in opposition of the sidewalks on Merriman Road They were
Georgia Kapsalis and Steve Stavros
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution, as follows
#496-95 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter
of the possibility and/or feasibility of the installation of
sidewalks on the west side of Merriman Road from Pickford north
to Seven Mile Road and/or from Canterbury to Merriman Road, or
other possible alternatives to ensure access, to the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation
with the following result
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, Brosnan, Toy, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and
Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#497-95 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
subject of the possible installation of sidewalks along Merriman
Road from Bobrich to Six Mile Road to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#498-95 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter
of possible alternative methods of financing the installation of
sidewalks along major mile roads (such as issuing bonds, etc )
and the method in which similar sidewalks were installed in other
existing areas of the City to the Engineering Department and the
Department of Law for their respective reports and
recommendations
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Don McGowan, 18680 Merriman - spoke at this time in opposition to
sidewalks on Merriman Road; and Glen Graham, 18630 Merriman - questioned
how many times a matter could be brought back to the Council after a
particular action had already been taken
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#499-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 7, 1995, transmitting for
Council acceptance a Deed under Act 223, Public Acts of 1909, as
amended, being Deed No 179657, executed on May 17, 1995, by
Rodney A Stokes, Chief, Real Estate Division, Department of
Natural Resources for the State of Michigan, to the City of
Livonia, conveying land in the City of Livonia, described as
follows
Parcel 1 - Van Road Right-of-Way
City of Livonia SN5510
Town 01 South, Range 09 East Section 8
Beg S 89d 44m lOs W 719 50 ft S OOd 16m 30s E 912 0 ft from
NE cor Sec 8 th N 89d 44m lOs E 60 0 ft th S OOd 16m 30s E
1006 0 ft th S 89d 44m lOs W 60 0 ft th N OOd 16m 30s W
1006 0 ft to pob
1 38567 Ac
46 029 99 0003 004
Parcel 2 - Flood Plain, Clarita and Arcola
City of Livonia SN5536
GARDEN FARMS L40 P56
Lot 87 and adj vac Haig St
46 045 01 0087 000
FURTHER, the said Van Road right-of-way (Parcel 1 above) is
located within a City right-of-way and is under the control of
the City of Livonia; the said Van Road is a public street and is
for public street purposes; and the said Van Road is accepted
into the Livonia local street system;
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City
of Livonia to accept the aforesaid Deed under Act 223, Public
Acts of 1909, as amended, being Deed No 179657, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution; FURTHER, the Council does hereby refer the matter of
the possible conveyance to the City of state-owned, tax-reverted
lands located at 12200 Merriman Road and whether there may be any
environmental contamination on such property to the Department of
Law for its report and recommendation
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On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#500-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 22, 1995, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed, more particularly described
as
Quit Claim Deed dated May 10, 1995, executed by Maxlune
Realty Corporation, a Missouri Corporation, Tobeck Realty
Corporation, a Missouri Corporation, and The Antonoff Family
Trust Partnership, a Colorado General Partnership, to the
City of Livonia, for
Part of the N E 1/4 of Section 26, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, beginning due
South 1,242 16 feet and due West 60 0 feet, from the
Northeast corner of Section 26 to the point of
beginning; thence due South 15 0 feet; thence South
89°49' West, 25 0 feet; thence North 58°54' 05" East,
29 20 feet to the point of beginning (Part of Tax
Parcel No 101-99-0004-002) (Industrial Road
Right-of-Way)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#501-95 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 5, 1995, 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 cash donations totalling $1,643 72 from the sources
indicated in the aforesaid communication; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and credit the sum of $1,643 72 to
Account No 702-000-285-216 for use in the Senior Citizen
Programs
Councilmember Feenstra wished his son Matthew a Happy 36th
Birthday
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#502-95 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter
L of the naming of Phillips Mews street near the intersection of
Mayfield and Capitol to the Streets, Roads and Plat Committee for
its report and recommendation
During the audience communication portion, Alan Baumgartner,
18657 Canterbury, spoke to the language used in this evening's Invocation,
particularly the request for wisdom of the Council and commended the
Council members for having exercised wisdom at this meeting
Council President Taylor thanked Mr Baumgartner for his
compliment, and also reminded the viewers of several upcoming meetings,
which included a public hearing to be held on July 12, 1995, a Study
Session to be held on July 17, 1995, as well as another public hearing to
be held on July 19, 1995
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,300th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
100 was adjourned at 11 05 p m , July 10, 1995
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