HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1991-12-04 26757
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 4, 1991 , the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President
of the Council at 8.02 P.M Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Present Robert R Bishop,
Gerald Taylor, Dale Jurcisin, Ron Ochala, Fernon P. Feenstra and Joan McCotter,
Absent Laura Toy (due to illness).
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian City Attorney, Robert D Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning Director,
Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs,
Lee B Grieve, Chief of Police, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works, Edith
Ibm Davis, Personnel Director, Suzanne Wiser, Director of Community Resources and
Michael Reiser, Building Maintenance Supervisor
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#925-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,213th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held November
20, 1991 are hereby approved
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#926-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 219th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held November 26, 1991
are hereby approved
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#927-91 WHEREAS, on November 9, 1991 , the Livonia Stevenson
(Spartans) High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team culminated
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their victorious season winning the Class A State Soccer
Championship, and
WHEREAS, the Stevenson Spartans with a 20-0-3 record
achieved a 2-1 victory over Saginaw Heritage in overtime play.
Stevenson Spartans won its fifth Class A Championship in an
unprecedented seven trips to the final , and
WHEREAS, this very talented group of young male athletes
comprised of SENIORS Matt Stabile, Chris Rennie, Craig
Vanraemdowck, Tim Campi , Nick Spano, Dave Matovski , Tim McCarl2y,
Greg Shannon, Bill Lanspeary, Matt Jacobs, Adam Carriere, Scott
Wiggins, Matt Grodzicki , Todd Kraisnik, Travis Roy and JUNIORS
Steve Weller, Jeff Thomas, Adam Pichler, Andrew Foley and Mike
Sneyd have as a result of their long hours of practice, ability,
skill , enthusiasm, teamwork and sportsmanship brought recognition
to the students, faculty and all citizens of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, their Coach, Walt Barrett, Assistant Varsity
Coach, Brian Thomas , and Assistant Varsity Coach and J.V. Coach,
Chris Moore are to be commended for instilling confidence and
determination, as well as sportsmanship in this team of athletes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Livonia take this means to commemorate and pay
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tribute to the Livonia Stevenson (Spartan) High School 1991
--' Fall Season Boys Varsity Soccer Team for this truly great sports
achievement
A communications from MetroVision of Livonia, Inc , dated November 14,
1991 re the eighth Annual Report, summary of the year' s activities, including local
purchasing and hiring; final report and a technical survey was received and placed
on file for the information of the CounCil .
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated November 21 , 1991
re various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending October
31 , 1991 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#928-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated November 18, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
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fqr sVbmissfoD h« the MayOr, tha COunCil d0es herebv accept
the bid of Tennyson Chevrolet, 32570 Plymouth, Livonia, MI
48150, for leasing ten (10) vehicles to the Livonia Division
of Police for a total price of t58,860 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
#929-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director
of Public Works, dated November 18, 1991 , approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize a one-year maintenance
agreement with Michigan Bell C0mnunications, 29777 Telegraph
Road, Suite 4060, Southfield, Michigan 48034, for the price
of $6,326, 51 for maintenance of the Enhanced 911 Equipment;
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04 14005 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#930-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources and the
Chairperson of the Historical Commission, dated November 20,
1991 , approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Maynr, the Council does hereby authorize- ^
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an addition in the amount of �l ,4O6O0 to the contract authorized
iO Council Resolution 345-91 , adopted on April 17, 1991 , between
the City of Livonia and Kirkarchitecture, Inc, , 3200 David
Stott Building, Detroit, MI 48226, for additional services
to be performed at the Greenmead Farm Complex; and the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an
additional sum of $7 ,406.00 from Historical Commission Budget
Account 101-737-976-220 for this purpose.
#931-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
reCnmKendOtion of the City Librarian, dated November 20, 1991 ,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the upgrade
and expaDsiVn of Automated Library Catalogs at the Civic Center
Library, Noble Branch Library and Sandburg Branch Library for
a total cost of $59,205 00, utilizing the cooperative bid
obtained by the Wayne Oakland Library Federation, as detailed
in the aforesaid communication, said amount to be appropriated
and expended from the following Capital Outlay Accounts
Capital Outlay accounts for all the branches
(271-738-983-000, 271-739-983-000, 271-740-983-000)
and
Bibliographic Systems /271-738-827-010,
� 271-739-827-070, 271-740-827-010\ ,
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FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said items without
additional competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication and in accordance with Section
3.04.140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#932-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 28, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to the paving of Hoy and Melvin located
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, pursuant to S A D. No.
356, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
A. To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S A.D
No 356 from $39,116.00 to $38,417.50, with the
assessment to be reduced to the assessment rate of
$13 75 p f f ,
B. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
in the total amount of $2,979 18 for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost of additional
work requested by property owners within the assessment
district,
LigC. To establish the final project cost at $52,683 86.
Of this total , $41 ,396.68 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, and $11 ,287.18 is to be assumed
by the City' s Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road
Account) receipts , and
D. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $52,683.86
from the $12 million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($41 ,396.68) , and from Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account) receipts ($11 ,287 18)
#933-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 28, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to the paving of Hartel , Olson and
Oxbow located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, pursuant
to S.A D. No. 346, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
A. To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D.
L No. 346 from $79,079 00 to $65,635. 57, with the
assessment to be reduced to the assessment rate of
$10.79 p.f.f. ;
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B. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
in the total amount of $8,328.28 for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost of additional
work requested by property owners within the assessment
district,
C. To establish the final project cost at $95,563 21 .
Of this total , $73,963.85 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, and $21 ,599.36 is to be assumed
by the City' s Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road
Account) receipts; and
D. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $95,563.21
from the $12 million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($73,963.85) , and from Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account) receipts ($21 ,599.36) ,
1934-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 28, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
110 for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to the paving of Louise, north of Six
Mile Road, located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 , pursuant
to S.A D No. 345, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
A. To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S A.D
No. 345 from $28,678.00 to $25,454.00, with the
assessment to be reduced to the assessment rate of
$11 .57 p.f.f. ;
B. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
in the total amount of $2,389.88 for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost of additional
work requested by property owners within the assessment
district,
C. To establish the final project cost at $33,944 32
Of this total , $27,843.88 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, and $6,100.44 is to be assumed
by the City' s Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road
Account) receipts, and
D. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $33,944 32
from the $12 million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
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($27,843 88) , and from Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account) receipts ($6,100.44).
1935-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 8, 1991 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final
cost information with regard to the Newburgh Road paving
improvement from Laramie Avenue in Westland to 400 feet north
of Joy Road in Livonia, which project was completed pursuant
to an agreement with the City of Westland and wherein the
developers of the Crystal Pond subdivision by letter dated
June 16, 1990, agreed to share 50% of the storm sewer outlet
costs not to exceed $25,000.00, the Council does hereby determine
to receive and place on file the information received herein;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the Finance Director
to invoice Stonehouse Development, Inc. , 33966 Eight Mile Road,
Suite 102, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (a.k.a. Lendrum & Ronayne
Development) in the amount of $22,488. 50, said amount
representing 50% of the final cost of an off-site storm sewer
outlet constructed in the City of Westland
1936-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 22, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 10-168-91 , adopted on October 15,
L1991 , wherein the Commission did amend Part VII of the Master
Plan of the City of Livonia entitled " me Future Land Use Plan"
by adopting the new Future Land Use Map, the Council does hereby
certify and acknowledge receipt of this item.
#937-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 23, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 8-149-91 , adopted on August 20, 1991 ,
with regard to a sign permit application submitted by Beacon
Sign on behalf of Kmart requesting approval to erect new wall
signs on a building located at 33400 Seven Mile Road, the Council
does hereby concur in part with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the logo sign only, subject
to compliance with the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid
action of the Planning Commission; FURTHER, with respect to
the balance of the new all signs submitted herein, the Council
does hereby defer taking any further action pending consideration
of the petitioner' s request for a variance with respect to
these signs from the Zoning Board of Appeals
1938-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Department of Law, dated November 2, 1991 , approved by the
Planning Director and approved for submisssion by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby repeal and rescind Council Resolution
iir 40-91 adopted on January 16, 1991
1939-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 25, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 10-476-90 adopted on October 16,
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1990, with regard to a permit application submitted by Ronald
Wisniewski for a satellite disc antenna on property located
at 9497 Patton in Section 31 , and the Council having conducted
a Public Hearing on December 17, 1990, pursuant to Council
Resolution 1020-90, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said
permit application is hereby approved subject to compliance
with a revised site plan dated November 20, 1991 , and subject
to planting ten (10) pine trees along the north property line
next to Ann Arbor right-of-way, which trees shall , at a minimum,
at time of planting be six feet in height.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutiors with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and McCotter
NAYS. None.
Councilman Jurcisin took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 (PUBLIC
SERVICES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING CHAPTER
38 THERETO.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and McCotter.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
At the direction of the Chair, Item No. 13 re a Second Reading and Roll Call Vote
on Petition 90-11-1-31 by Dominic Soave for a change of zoning on property located
on the east side of Newburgh Road north of Seven Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 5, from RUFC to C-1 was removed from the Agenda, to be held in abeyance
pending receipt by the City Council of information requested with respect to this
LImatter.
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Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 090, 280,
290, 330, 340 and 380 OF CHAPTER 08
(ELECTION PRECINCTS) OF TITLE 1 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting.
Councilman Jurcisin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY
ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO. (Petition
91-8-1-17)
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 Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#940-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 22, 1991 ,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
October 21 , 1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Jamil Sitto,
stockholder in Mirage Market, Inc. , of 1991 SDD-SDM Licensed
Business from Mamoon A. Karim, with Sunday Sales, for a business
located at 28292 Joy Road, Livonia, MI 48150, Wayne County,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
L copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
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foriOn a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#941-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor dated October 30, 1991 , approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Len C. Wei ,
28125 Seven Mile Ste 1 , Livonia, Michigan 48152, for a division
and combination of Tax Item No. 46 054 01 0001 001 into two
parcels, the Council does hereby refer this item to the next
regular meeting to be conducted on December 18, 1991 for further
consideration.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#942-91 RESOLVED that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director, dated November 19, 1991 , approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil
Service Commission on September 12, 1991 , wherein it is
recommended that the title of the classification of Equipment
Li Service Manager be changed to Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
and that the salary rate for this position be increased as
follows.
Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Current.
Annual $34,756 80 $35,422.40 $36,108.80 $37,523,20 $38,958.40 $40,497.60
Biwkly 1 ,336 80 1 ,362.40 1 ,388.80 1 ,443.20 1 ,498 40 1 ,557.60
Proposed.
Annual 36,739 20 37,107 20 37,793.60 39,291 .20 40,851 20 42,432 00
Biwkly 1 ,399.20 1 ,427.20 1 ,453.60 1 ,511 .20 1 ,571 20 1 ,632.00
and which further recommends that the said salary increase
be made retroactive to and commencing from May 1 , 1991 , the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS. Ochala and Feenstra.
LI The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
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liaand unanimously adopted, it was
#943-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Finance and Insurance Committee the subject of salary increases
with respect to retroactivity.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#944-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 4, 1991 ,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
October 29, 1991 , the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Angelis Anastasiou, stockholder in Lela' s Restaurants,
Inc. , to transfer ownership of 1991 Class C Licensed Business
from GSR Associates, Inc , for a business located at 15800
Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County (it being
the understanding of the City Council that the applicant has
cancelled his request for a Dance Permit and a new Official
Permit (Food) in conjunction with the Class C Licensed Business,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
li Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#945-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk, dated November 19, 1991 ,
to which is attached a letter from The Observer & Eccentric
Newspapers, dated November 7, 1991 , the Council does hereby
designate The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Inc. , Division
of Suburban Communications Corporation, 36251 Schoolcraft Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, as the official newspaper of the City
of Livonia, for the period January 1 , 1992 through December
31 , 1992, FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the publishing of legal notices in The Observer & Eccentric
Newspaper, for the price of $6.30 per column inch, based on
the present 6 column format, effective January 1 , 1992, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3.04.140D5 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
ILmAYES Bishop, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and McCotter.
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NAYS• Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#946-91 RESOLVED, that the Office of the City Clerk is hereby
requested to take competitive bids with respect to the
designation of the City' s official newspaper for the publication
of legal and official notices for the period January 1 , 1993
through December 13, 1993 in accordance with the procedures
of law and City Ordinance
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#947-91 RESOLVED, that Lendrum and Ronayne Development Co. ,
33966 Eight Mile Road, Suite 102, Farmington Hills, MI 48024,
as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve
the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision
Stonehouse Estates Subdivision, S E 1/4 of Section 31 , the
said proposed preliminary plat being dated June 11 , 1986, and
it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary
plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice
and a public hearing on February 19, 1991 , and it further
appearing that such preliminary plat, together with development
plans and specifications for improvements therein have been
examined and approved by the Engineering Department as is set
forth in the report of that department dated November 18, 1991 ,
therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said
preliminary plat on the following conditions
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with
the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia,
including the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16,
Chapters 16 04 through 16 24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning
Commission; the regulations and specifications of the Engineering
Department and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor
and approved by such department, all such improvements to be
constructed, installed, accomplished and completed within a
period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, failing this, the approval contained herein shall
be considered null , void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the
City of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the
manner provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance,
as amended,
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(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
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subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and
final approval of the Engineering Department, and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been
satisfactorily and completely installed until there is filed
with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section
16.24.370 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown
on the approved development plans,
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations;
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Council within two (2) years from the effective date of
this resolution, the City Council shall approve final plats
Of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial
conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision
Control Ordinance and this resolution,
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` ,/71 Thatm fnr thg purpose Of obtaining apprVval Vf finOl plat3
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety
bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit,
or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved
by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the
event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances
the same shall be in the following amounts.
A. General Improvement $376,000 00, of which at least
Bond $10,000 00 shall be
in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond $ 28,000.00 of which at least
$3,000.00 shall be
in cash.
C Grading & Soil $ 2,700.00 (all cash).
D. Entrance Markers $ 15,000 00 of which at least
and Landscaping $2,000.00 shall be
in cash
Ib' E Monuments and $ 1 ,385 00 /all caSh1 .
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Land require cash payments in the total amount of $68,193. 50
In addition, distribution lines for telephone and electric
services are to be placed underground and ornamental street
lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision: FURTHER,
the Council does hereby refer to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation the proposed street
naming of Richfield Avenue in the Stonehouse Estates Subdivision
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 .
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#948-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 1 , 1991 ,
approved as to form by the City Attorney and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed
Overhead Easement (Right of Way) document wherein the City
of Livonia would convey to the Detroit Edison Company an easement
across certain City-owned property located on the west side
of Newburgh Road south of Ann Arbor Road, to facilitate the
ILII installation of overhead lines in connection with the
construction of a new shopping mall located or. Ann Arbor Trail ,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the said overhead easement (right of way) (No W8874) ,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, for the establishment
of an easement in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31 as follows,
The northerly nine feet (9' ) of the following parcel of land•
Lot 3, except the South 6 feet (6' ) thereof, Horton's
Subdivision, a part of the East 1/2 of the N E 1/4 of Section
31 , T1S, R9E, as recorded in Liber 32, page 24 of Plats, WCR,
AKA 9817 Newburgh Road
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Bishop, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy and McCotter
NAYS Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
10 and unanimously adopted, it was
#949-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilman Fernon P. Feenstra, dated November 26, 1991 , with
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regard to the application of Section 2.04.060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances to the powers and duties of the Council
President concerning the activities described in Councilman
Feenstra' s aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#950-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not
appear on the agenda
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#951-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise
CR 919-91 so as to delete and suspend the procedure and timeline
16 outlined therein with respect to Council vacancies provided,
however, that the request for an opinion from the Attorney
General with respect to the issues set forth in the opinion
of the Department of Law are continued in full force and effect.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, this 1 ,214th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Livonia was adjourned at 8:02 P.M. , December 4, 1991 .
RobeF Nash, City Clerk
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