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to MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 18, 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 03 P.M Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result Present Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala, Fernon P Feenstra and Joan McCotter, Absent
Dale Jurcisin (on vacation).
Elected and appointed officials present Harry Tatigian City Attorney,
Patricia Miencier, Deputy City Clerk, Robert D Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning
Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative
Affairs, Lee B Grieve, Chief of Police, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works,
Iiiin Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Douglas Pakkala, Public Utility
inager, Joseph Mysliwiec, Court Administrator, Richard Blomberg, Zoning Board
of Appeals, William LaPine of the Planning Commission and Edwin Imonen of the Traffic
Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#952-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,214th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held December
4, 1991 are hereby approved
*Councilwoman Toy abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
provisions of Section 2.04 190B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
On behalf of the Council , Councilman Bishop presented a ten year pin
for City service to Richard Blomberg of the Zoning Board of Appeals
tow On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted,
c was
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#953-91 WHEREAS, Edwin C Imonen has been a Livonia resident
tor for over 45 years, and
WHEREAS, Edwin C Imonen has given of his time, energy,
and expertise as he has served on the Livonia Traffic Commission
for over 37 years, and
WHEREAS, Edwin C Imonen has watched the City of Livonia
grow and expand from a small community to one that is 95%
developed with industrial , commercial , and residential units,
and
WHEREAS, Edwin C Imonen has worked with numerous
elected officials, department heads, and city employees to
determine the safest traffic patterns for Livonia residents
and visitors to travel while in the City of Livonia
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Livonia deems it fitting at this time to commend Edwin
C. Imonen for his loyal and outstanding service to the City
of Livonia for the last 37 years as a member of the Livonia
Traffic Commission and extends their personal good wishes to
you in the ensuing years
At the direction of the Chair, Item No 11 re Storage Space for the League
Women Voters was removed from the Consent Agenda
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#954-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated November 26,
1991 , submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 473-91 , in
connection with a letter from Ruth and Barry Offerman, 2.7427
Long Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated May 28, 1991 ,
expressing an interest in the purchase of certain City-owned
property, being Lot 41 of the Argonne Subdivision, which is
located between 27427 and 27419 Long Avenue, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action
#955-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated December 5, 1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a letter from the Association for Retarded
Citizens, Northwest Comrrunities, dated November 27, 1991 , wherein
it is requested that they be afforded the use of the Fox Creek
Golf Course on Sunday, May 17, 1992, for the purpose of
16, conducting a golf outing where they anticipate 130 golfers
and that the City of Livonia grant a waiver of fees in connection
with this event, the Council does hereby approve and grant
this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and the
Department of Parks and Recreation is hereby requested to do all
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resolution
#956-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 29, 1991 ,
and the report and recommendation of the Director of Building
Inspection, dated December 2, 1991 , the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Max & Erma' s Restaurants, Inc.
for transfer of ownership through merger, of 1991 Class C
licensed business located at 37714 W Six Mile Road, Laurel
Park Plaza, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, from Max & Erma' s
Livonia, Inc. , and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liouor
Control Commission
#957-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated November 19, 1991 , approved for submission by the Finance
Director and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Town & Country Pools, 3773 East Morgan Road,
Ypsilanti , MI 48197, for supplying chlorine for the three City
pO¢ls for a per gallon price of $ 90 and a total estimated
price of $9,000 00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications.
#958-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated November 19, 1991 , approved for submission by the Finance
Director and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
following bids of Robertson Brothers Service, Inc. , 3190 Haggerty
Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322, the same having been
fact the lowest bids received and meet all specifications:
OPENING POOLS (Botsford, Clement Circle) $ 950.00 ea
(Shelden) 725.00
CLOSING POOLS (Botsford, Clement Circle) 350 00 ea
(Shelden) 300,00
#959-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated November 15, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize a one-year extension of the contract previously
authorized in Council Resolution 2-91 , adopted on January 16,
1991 , wherein the City did accept the unit price bid of Allie
Brothers, 20295 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for
supplying the Division of Fire with uniforms, which contract
extension shall be based upon the same terms and conditions
that previOusly authOrized, FURTHER, the C0uncil dOes herehv
Outhorize the 5aid item withOut any additional competitfve
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biNding in accordance with the prVviSiOns set fnrth in sectfon
3 04,140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
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#960-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated November
26, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed
recycling and separated yard waste collection contract, pursuant
to Council Resolution 253-91 , adopted on March 20, 1991 , wherein
the Council did accept the low bid of Waste Management of
Michigan-North, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, the
attached Recycling and Separated Yard Waste Collection Contract
with Waste Management of Michigan-North, a Division of Michigan
Waste Systems, Inc , 19200 West Eight Mile Road, Southfield,
Michigan 48075, subject to approval as to form of the City
Attorney, FURTHER, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price reduction of $ 96 per unit per month, effective September
9, 1991 , on the Refuse Collection and Disposal Contract, also
with Waste Management of Michigan-North, with annual increases
in the refuse credit equal to the same amount of increase in
the Separated Yard Waste Collection Program, the action herein
being taken in accordance with the action authorized in Council
Resolution 983-90
#961-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 27, 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 Newburgh Road Reconstruction
Contract, Contract 91-G, the final cost of which project is
$1 ,082,058 51 , which is $12,982 26 over the original contract
cost, the Council does hereby determine as follows
A To authorize an increase $12,982.26 to Angelo D'Orazio
Paving, Inc 's contract,
B To authorize an expenditure of $92,000 00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance of the Sewer Fund, as previously
appropriated under Council Resolution 331-91 as a result
of Water and Sewer Board Resolution WS 2913 2/91 , and
C To authorize an expenditure of $990,058 51 from the
$12 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
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#962-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 27, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 11-179-91 , adopted on November 19,
1991 , with regard to Petition 91-10-2-28, submitted by Dembs
Roth-Christopher requesting waiver use approval for outdoor
tmor storage of contractor' s equipment and materials on property
located on the north side of Glendale Avenue between Farmington
Road and Westmore Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27,
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which property is zoned M-7 , the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 91-10-2-28 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A communication from the City Clerk, dated November 21 , 1991 re
ClarencevillH School District 1992 Tax Collection was received and placed on file
for information of the Council .
#963-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Daniel
M. Leffler, 18325 Marsha, Livonia, MI 48154, dated December
9, 1991 , wherein an offer to donate to the City of Livonia
has been submitted in behalf of the owners of the following
described property.
10618 Merriman (L55- 054-01-0024-000)
16390 Merriman (L55 064-07-0025-000\
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of
Law for its report and recommendation
#964-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the 16th District Court, dated December 10,
1991 , approved for submission by the Director of Finance and
the Mayor, and which requests financial authorization for the
courthouse computer upgrade authorized in Council Resolution
868-97 , adopted on November 6, 1991 , the Council does hereby
authorize the Finance Director to enter into a five-year lease
for the sum of $170,000.00 for this project in the manner
described in the aforesaid communication so long as such action
is in the best interests of both the City of Livonia and the
16th District Court, 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.
#965-91 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934; MCLA
125,584) , as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, February
19, 1992 at 7 30 P M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following item
Petition 91-9-1-18, submitted by Michael Giordano, for
a change of zoning on property located on the west side
li; of Hubbell Avenue in the Northwest 7/4 of 5ection 35, frAm
C-2 to RUF, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
11-175-97 havingrecommended to the City Council that
Petition 91-9-1-18 be approved, and
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lw Petition 91-10-1-19, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 672-91 for a
change of zoning on property located on the northeast corner
of Bretton Avenue and Middlebelt Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 1 from OS to R-2, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 11-176-91 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 91-10-1-19 be approved,
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby reouested 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 registered 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
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
lisAYES Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter
NAYS None.
A communication from the Mayor, dated December 2, 1991 re Letter from
League of Women voters - C.R 543-91 was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#966-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Mayor, dated December 2, 1991 wherein it is indicated that
a storage area is being provided to the League of Women Voters
in the basement of the Civic Center Library for its use in
accordance with certain specified conditions, the Council does
hereby request the Mayor submit a report and recommendation
with regard to establishing an overall policy for providing
similar storage space for other non-profit groups
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11.1 Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
le 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
IL 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)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS• None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION A(1 )
OF SECTION 130 OF CHAPTER 04 (DOGS) OF
TITLE 6 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
iiir . foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
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lbw the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
,erein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#967-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Asessor, 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, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended,
as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby approve of the proposed division and
combination of Tax Item No. 46 054 01 0001 001 into two parcels,
the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows•
PARCEL I
Lot 1 except the south 232 8 feet thereof, and the west 44 64
feet of Lot 2, except the south 232 8 feet thereof Bell Creek
Estates Subdivision as recorded in Liber 67, Page 33 of Plats
Wayne County Records.
PARCEL II
The north 142 80 feet of the south 232 8 feet of Lot 1 thereof,
and the west 44 64 feet of the North 142 80 feet of the south
232.8 feet of Lot 2 thereof, Bell Creek Estates Subdivision
as recorded in Liber 67, Page 33 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 Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#968-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated November 14, 1991 , approved by
the City Engineer and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the offer and quit claim deeds
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of Joseph Crenshaw and Carol Middleton, 26911 Santa Maria,
Redford, Michigan 48240, conveying the following property
Lots 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 and 91 and that part of vacated Pershing
Avenue adjacent thereto, Garden Farms Subdivision, according
to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 40 of Plats, Page
56, Wayne County Records.
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to accept the quit claim deeds, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the
Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested
to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show
the same as City-owned and tax-exempt
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1969-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does, in accordance with
Section 23.01 (a) request that the City Planning Commission
111 conduct a public hearing and thereafter submit a report and
recommendation with respect to the question of whether or not
the following described property should be rezoned to the NP
designation:
Lots 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 and 91 and that part of vacated Pershing
Avenue adjacent thereto, Garden Farms Subdivision, according
to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 40 of Plats, Page
56, Wayne County Records.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#970-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated November 27, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase from Motorola, Inc. , Mobile Data Division, 1124
Tower Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173, of the following
described property for use by The Police Department' s K-9 Unit:
Mobile Data Terminals & Syntor Radio $ 4,987 00
SP Cable 200.00
Shipping 30 00
Total $ 5,217 00
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LFURTHER, 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
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#971-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 3, 1991 , approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 2945 11/91 , with
regard to the water main debt rate for the residences on Norfolk,
west of Gill , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board and authorize the
reduction of the established debt rate for these properties
on Norfolk Avenue from $35.00 to $27. 50 per front foot, the
action taken herein being based upon the same reasons set forth
in the aforesaid action of the Water and Sewer Board
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
low J unanimously adopted, it was
#972-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 3, 1991 , approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 2945 11/91 , with
regard to the water main debt rate for the residences on Norfolk,
west of Gill , the Council does hereby authorize the Public
Utilities Manager to solicit proposals for employment of a
Consultant to review and recommend any necessary revisions
to existing water and sewer rates, such proposals, upon being
received, to thereafter be submitted to the City Council for
its consideration.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Public Utilities
Manager, dated November 22, 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 GrBenmGad Historical Village/Whispering Willows Golf
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Course 5anitary 3ewgr Pro 'eCt, CnntrDot Ql-N, which contraCt
.was awarded to SDI Construction Inc, in the sum of $148,887 00,
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lopi pursuant to Council Resolution 704-91 , dated August 29, 1991 ,
and the final cost of which project was in the amount of
$162,341 90, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of an additional sum of $13,454 90 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance of the Sewer Fund for the purpose of
making final payment with respect to this project
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop and McCotter
NAYS Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Public Utilities
Manager, dated November 22, 1991 , which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
IL0- Mayor, and which submits final cost information with regard
to the Greenmead Historical Village/Whispering Willows Golf
Course Sanitary Sewer Project, Contract 91-N, which contract
was awarded to SDI Construction Inc in the sum of $148,887.00,
pursuant to Council Resolution 704-91 , dated August 29, 1991 ,
and the final cost of which project was in the amount of
$162,341 90, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of an additional sum of $13,454 90 from Post
Office Funds, Account No. 702-285-135 for the purpose of making
final payment with respect to this project.
The President relinquished the Chair to the Senior Council Member at 8 26 P M.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter
it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution is hereby
referred to the Committee for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the referral resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop and McCotter
NAYS Ochala, Feenstra, Toy and Taylor
Ilow Chairperson declared the resolution to refer denied
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roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
#973-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Public Utilities
Manager, dated November 22, 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 Greenmead Historical Village/Whispering Willows Golf
Course Sanitary Sewer Project, Contract 91-N, which contract
was awarded to SDI Construction Inc in the sum of $148,887 00,
Pursuant to Council Resolution 704-91 , dated August 29, 1991 ,
and the final cost of which project was in the amount of
$162,341 90, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of an additional sum of $13,454 90 from Post
Office Funds, Account No 702-285-135 for the purpose of making
final payment with respect to this project.
AYES Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Toy
NAYS McCotter and Bishop
The Chairperson declared the resolution adopted
e President resumed the Chair at 8 32 P M
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On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1974-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated November 22, 1991 , approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mrs.
Catherine Orel , 14751 Cavell , Livonia, Michigan 48154 wherein
a request is submitted for a division and combination of Tax
Item Nos 46 093 99 0020 001 and 46 093 99 0020 002 into two
parcels, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1975-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 27, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 11-178-91 , adopted on November 19,
1991 , with regard to Petition 91-10-2-27, submitted by Arbor
lip Drugs requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM license
for an Arbor Drugs store to be located in an existing building
on the north side of Five Mile Road between Levan Road and
Williams Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, which
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property is zoned C-1 , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
91-10-2-27 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to
be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#976-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 4, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 12-188-91 , adopted on December 3,
1991 , with regard to Petition 86-4-8-25 submitted by Schostak
Brothers & Co. , Inc , requesting approval of a revised site
plan in connection with a proposal to construct a mixed use
development on the north side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh
Road and the I-275 Freeway in Section 7, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Toy
NAYS Bishop and McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A communication from the City Clerk, dated December 11 , 1991 re
Determination of the Local Officers Compensation Commission with Respect to Elected
Officials Salaries was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated December 11 , 1991 which transmits #77-91 ,
#78-91 , #79-91 , #80-91 and #81-91 adopted by the Local Officers
Compensation Commission at its meeting of December 9, 1991
tiot with respect to the salaries of elected officials, the Council
does hereby determine to reject and disapprove of the salary
increases established therein
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N�w lg President relinquished the Chair to the Senior Council Member at 8 51 P.M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra and Toy.
NAYS: Taylor, Bishop and McCotter
The President declared the resolution denied
The President resumed the Chair at 9 11 P M
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#977-91 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated September 25, 1991 on all
matters required by Sections 3 08 060 and 3.08. 140 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing
having been held thereon on December 9, 1991 , after due notice
required by Section 3.08 070 of said Code, and careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council
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does herSbv, purSuaOt to 3ectiOn 3.OR.08O of said Code:
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(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights
on colonial type poles with underground wiring in
the Western Golf Estates Subdivision in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 24, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement, with the
exception, however, that deleted from this district
shall be the 13 lots located on Oakley between Inkster
and Cavell , Lots 56 and 94 in the subdivision and
Parcel J2A1 , and to defray the cost of such improvement
by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or
to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated
September 25, 1991 ,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special asSessmgnt upon the property
Ilw especially benefited,
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(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to
said statement,
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments
shall be levied as follows
A Special Assessment District in the N.E 1/4 of
Section 24, T 1S , R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as containing the property
shown on the Special Assessment Plan and the Special
Assessment Roll
(7) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll in accordance with the
Council ' s determination on said statements as prepared
by the City Engineer dated September 25, 1991 , and
(8) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and
file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is
lb, directed to present the same to the City Council prior
to the holding of the second public hearing thereon
as required by Section 3 08.110 of the said Code
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#978-91 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated October 2, 1991 on all matters
required by Sections 3.08.060 and 3 08.140 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having
been held thereon on December 9, 1991 , after due notice as
required by Section 3.08 070 of said Code, and careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council
does hereby, pursuant to Section 3 08.080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights
on davitt poles with underground wiring on Hubbard
and Industrial Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
27, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
imm described in said statement, and to defray the cost
of such improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived,
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(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated
October 2, 1991 ,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to
said statement,
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments
shall be levied as follows•
A Special Assessment District in the N.E. 1/4 of
Section 27, T 1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as containing the property
shown on the Special Assessment Plan and the Special
Assessment Roll
(7) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll in accordance with the
Council ' s determination on said statements as prepared
by the City Engineer dated October 2, 1991 , and
(8) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3.08 100 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and
file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is
directed to present the same to the City Council prior
to the holding of the second public hearing thereon
as required by Section 3.08.110 of the said Code.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#979-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 22, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 10-169-91 , adopted on October 15,
1991 , with regard to Petition 91-9-2-25, submitted by F B M.
Enterprises, Inc. , dba Livonia Italian Bakery requesting waiver
use approval to utilize an SDM license in conjunction with
an existing bakery located in Stamford Plaza on the south side
IOW of Seven Mile Road between Myron and Whitby in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 9, which property is zoned C-1 , the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 91-9-2-25 is hereby approved and granted.
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16 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy and Bishop
NAYS McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated November 25, 1991 ,
which sets forth its resolution 11-177-91 adopted on November
19, 1991 , with regard to Petition 91-10-2-26, submitted by
J & M' s Party Store requesting waiver use approval to utilize
an SDD license for an existing party store located on the north
side of Plymouth Road between Cardwell and Cavell Avenues in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on December 18, 1991 , pursuant to Council
Resolution 924-91 , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition
91-10-2-26 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 Taylor, Feenstra and Toy
NAYS• Ochala, Bishop and McCotter
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated November 25, 1991 ,
which sets forth its resolution 11-177-91 adopted on November
19, 1991 , with regard to Petition 91-10-2-26, submitted by
J & M' s Party Store requesting waiver use approval to utilize
an SDD license for an existing party store located on the north
side of Plymouth Road between Cardwell and Cavell Avenues in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on December 18, 1991 , pursuant to Council
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Resolution 924-91 , the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition
91-10-2-26 is hereby approved and granted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Toy
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#980-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 25, 1991 , which
sets forth its resolution 11-177-91 adopted on November 19,
1991 , with regard to Petition 91-10-2-26, submitted by J &
M' s Party Store requesting waiver use approval to utilize an
SDD license for an existing party store located on the north
side of Plymouth Road between Cardwell and Cavell Avenues in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on December 18, 1991 , pursuant to Council
Resolution 924-91 , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said Petition
91-10-2-26 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those
set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#981-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 30, 1991 ,
regarding a request from J & M' s Party Store, Inc for a new
SDD license to be held in conjunction with a 1991 SDM licensed
business located at 27600 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan,
Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend denial of this
request inasmuch as the same is not in compliance with the
requirements and provisions of Livonia Zoning Ordinance No.
543, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
logOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
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lii and unanimously adopted, it was
#982-91 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#983-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that,
in appreciation of the many years of public service that Robert
F. Nash, City Clerk, has rendered to the City of Livonia, and
in recognition of his impending retirement from City service
on December 31 , 1991 , he shall receive for his personal use
the black leather straight-back office chair that he has used
during the years he has served the City of Livonia as City
Clerk
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
1,0 it was
#984-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the
Finance and Insurance Committee submit its report and
recommendation on the question of whether to establish a policy
governing requests for City mementoes from retiring City
officials.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES. Ochala, Feenstra, Toy and Bishop.
NAYS Taylor and McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#985-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated December 6,
1991 , which bears the signature of the Mayor and to which is
attached a communication from the Executive Director of the
16 Community Commission on Drug Abuse (CCODA), dated November
25, 1991 , requesting annual funding for the CCODA, the Council
doeshereby authorize the appropriation of the sum of $24,000 00
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lag from Account 101-279-956-000, to be paid and transferred to
the CCODA in support of professional services provided by CCODA
for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1992
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#986-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
reconsider CR 976-91 adopted earlier at this meeting regarding
Petition 86-4-8-25 submitted by Schostak Brothers & Co , Inc. ,
requesting approval of a revised site plan in connection with
a proposal to construct a mixed use development on the north
side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and the I-275 Freeway
in Section 7.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop and McCotter
NAYS Ochala and Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#987-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 4, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 12-188-91 , adopted on December 3,
1991 , with regard to Petition 86-4-8-25 submitted by Schostak
Brothers & Co. , Inc. , requesting approval of a revised site
plan in connection with a proposal to construct a mixed use
development on the north side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh
Road and the I-275 Freeway in Section 7, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the revised site plan submitted
in connection with Petition 86-4-8-25 is hereby approved and
granted, with the exception, however, that the action herein
does not constitute approval with respect to the proposed awning
and signage, FURTHER, that consideration of these items is
hereby referred to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation and FURTHER, the approval herein is based
upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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Ibm AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS: Ochala and Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,215th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9 37 P M. , December 18, 1991 .
Ro rt F Nash, City C erk