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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 24, 1990, 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 06 P.M. Councilman Jurcisin delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Present Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Dale Jurcisin, Ron Ochala, Fernon P Feenstra and Joan
McCotter, Absent None.
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F. Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert D Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning
Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works,
Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, David Preston, Director of Finance,
Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs and Dennis Weberlein, Structural
Plan Examiner
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#953-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,186th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October
10, 1990 are hereby approved
A communication from the Mayor, dated October 24, 1990 re Veto of Council
Resolution 943-90, Ventura Industries Transfer of Facilities under P A. 198
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#954-90 WHEREAS, Friends of Freedom, a non-profit organization,
was founded to see to it that every service person connected
to Operation Desert Shield receives mail and a package, and
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WHEREAS, the Livonia Chapter of Friends of Freedom,
P.0 Box 9503, Livonia, Michigan 48151-1503, has requested
the assistance of all Livonians to help join in this community
project and help Friends of Freedom to serve our troops in
the Persian Gulf, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council deem that it is
necessary and essential that service personnel know that the
people here at home have not forgotten them and that they are
very important to us,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1 That the Livonia City Council does hereby support
the cause of Friends of Freedom and urges all local residents,
organizations, and businesses to become involved in this
worthwhile endeavor by contributing non-perishable foods and
toiletries, making a donation, or donating their time to show
our service people we are thinking of them and that we truly
are a city who cares
Section 2 That inasmuch as extensive expenses will be incurred
in shipping these non-perishable goods to our service personnel
abroad, President Bush is urged to work with Congress and the
United States Postal Service to provide a method by which such
packages can be shipped at reduced costs
Section 3 That the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to
send copies of this resolution to President George Bush, Senator
Donald Riegle, Senator Carl Levin, and Representatives Carl
Pursell and William Ford
A communication from the City Attorney, dated October 11, 1990 regarding
Land Data, Inc v City of Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No 90-005651CZ
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
it was
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
#955-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Loretta
A Lanno, 20081 Gill Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, received
by the office of the City Clerk on October 4, 1990, and before
determining to install ornamental street lights with underground
wiring on Gill Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in the
City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special
assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain
the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies,
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the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number
of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to
be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate
of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk
with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should
be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should
be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments
in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should
be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 3 08.140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#956-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering Department submit its report and recommendation
with regard to the lack of continuity of sidewalks on Gill
Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads.
#957-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of Madonna College, dated October 9, 1990, and a
letter from the Athletic Director of Madonna College, dated
October 9, 1990, requesting permission to utilize Schoolcraft,
Newburgh, Five Mile and Levan Roads from 10 30 a m until 12 00
noon on Sunday, November 11, 1990, for the third annual
Celebration Run, the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form herein submitted, subject
to approval by the Police Department, further, the Council
does hereby request that the Mayor submit a report and
recommendation with regard to the waiver of all costs incurred
by the City in connection with this activity
#958-90 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 90-10-3-10
submitted by Philip Barth, 18845 Beech Daly, Redford, Michigan
48240, dated October 10, 1990, wherein a request is submitted
for the vacating of the undeveloped portion of Surrey Avenue
adjacent to Lots 49, 50 and 51 of Grayton Highway Subdivision,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the City Planning
Commission for action and recommendation in accordance with
provisions of law and City ordinance
#959-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated October 3, 1990, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached an invoice from the City of Livonia,
dated September 17, 1990, in the amount of $3,233 52, for costs
incurred by the Public Service Division in providing assistance
for the Livonia Arts & Crafts Festival which was held on June
9 - 10, 1990 at Greenmead, the Council does hereby deem to
waive these charges and release the Livonia Arts Commission
from any obligation in connection therewith.
#960-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated September 25, 1990, approved
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by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein the Arts Commission indicates it will co-sponsor
the Livonia Symphony Orchestra's new concert season, the Council
does hereby grant permission to the Livonia Arts Commission
to allocate $5,500.00 from Account 724-000-979-050 to the Livonia
Symphony Orchestra for this purpose
#961-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 3, 1990,
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 Sole Construction, 38272 Abruzzi
Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185, for the Newburgh Road Water
Main Project (Contract No 90-S) for the estimated total cost
of $127,217 00, 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 appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $127,217.00 from the Water Capital
Improvement Account (591-000-158-000) for this purpose, and
the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work completed, 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
#962-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated October 1, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Bill Brown Ford, 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, for supplying the Division of Police with one
full-size window van (Ford E-150) for a total price of
$16,356 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications
#963-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
October 4, 1990, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Kimcraft Printers, Inc., 11705 Levan,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the printing of the City of Livonia
newsletter on the following basis
12 Pages 16 Pages
$ 101 00/M $ 114 00/M
3,636.00 4,104 00
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications
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#964-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Zoning Board of Appeals dated October 4, 1990, approved
for submission by the Director of Legislative Affairs and the
Director of Finance, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $1,000 from Account 101-815-864-016
(Travel and Education - Board Members) to Account 101-815-904-000
(Printing), the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication
#965-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated October 4,
1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a letter from the Conference of Western Wayne and an invoice
in the amount of $4,894 42, with respect to the City's total
dues for the fiscal year 1991, the Council does hereby authorize
the payment of the same
#966-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance dated October 9, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to insurance quotes for
casualty and liability insurance, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report
and recommendation
#968-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 21, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the firm of J R Mathews, Inc , P 0 Box 52334, Livonia, MI
48152, to raze the existing homes and garages located at 9700,
9400 and 9805 Newburgh Road for a total cost of $10,855 00,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the firm of Capital
#967-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated October 8, 1990, with regard to the receipt
by the City of Livonia of Michigan Equity Program grants from
the Michigan Department of Commerce which are for the conference
wing at the Civic Center Library, the Cranson-Hinbern
Interpretive Center and the Newburgh School at Greenmead, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Community
Resources and the Historical Commission, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to submit an application to the Michigan
Equity Program for a grant in the amount of $115,000 to be
used for restoration of Friends Meeting house at Greenmead,
the subject grant application to be authorized by the Mayor
of the City of Livonia, further, the action herein is taken
on the basis that this project will provide regional public
access and is consistent with the requirements of the Michigan
Equity Program, Public Act 205 of 1990
#968-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 21, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the firm of J R Mathews, Inc , P 0 Box 52334, Livonia, MI
48152, to raze the existing homes and garages located at 9700,
9400 and 9805 Newburgh Road for a total cost of $10,855 00,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the firm of Capital
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Wrecking Co , Inc., P 0 Box 165, Southfield, MI 48037, to
L remove the existing porch (including basement area connected
therewith) at 9116 Newburgh Road for the sum of $1,890.00,
and the sum of $12,745.00 is hereby appropriated and authorized
to be expended from the 12 Million Road Bond Issue for this
purpose, and the Council does hereby waive competitive bidding
in accordance with Section 3.04.15OD5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#969-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 3, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend Item No. 7 of Council Resolution 257-89, adopted on March
22, 1989, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution 742-89
and 933-89, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City for sidewalk improvements in Fox Creek
Meadows Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
5 to $28,000 of which at least $2,500 shall be in cash, and
the financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any,
shall be reduced accordingly, further, all other financial
assurances now on deposit with the City shall remain the same
and unchanged.
#970-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 4, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Biltmore Properties, 2025 West Long
Lake Road, Suite 104, Troy, MI 48098, the proprietor of Windridge
Village Subdivision No. 5, located in the West 1/2 of Section
4 of the Sidewalk Improvement Bond in the amount of $11,000
of which $2,500 was to be in cash pursuant to Council Resolution
344-86 adopted on April 9, 1986, and subsequently amended in
Council Resolution 946-86, 152-87 and 111-89, further, all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if
any, with respect to this subdivision shall remain the same
and unchanged, and the action herein being taken is for the
reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City
Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and
ordinances of the City of - Livonia
#971-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 4, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the traffic signal
modernization on Plymouth Road at Deering, the Council does
hereby agree to and approve of the City of Livonia participating
in the actual cost of modernization and maintenance of the
said traffic signal control device to the extent of 501, the
total estimated cost of such modernization being in the amount
of $27,937.00, and the City's estimated cost of participation
being in the amount of $13,968.00, further, the estimated annual
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cost for maintenance is $1,008.00 with the City's estimated
cost of participation being $504 00, and further, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $14,472.00 from Michigan Transportation Funds
(Major Road Account) for this purpose, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to execute the proposed cost agreement submitted
in this regard, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution, together with the signed
cost agreement, to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
#972-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 8, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
final payment in the amount of $1,109.30 to G.V. Cement
Contracting Company, Inc., 13785 Monterey, Southgate , Michigan
48195, which sum includes the full and complete balance due
on a contract in the amount of $15,340.50, the actual contract
completed to date being $154,499.80, in connection with the
1990 Concrete Pavement Repair Program (Contract 90-H), and
for this purpose, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of the sum of $1,109 30 from Michigan
Transportation Funds (Local Road Account)
#973-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 8, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 10-462-90, adopted on October 2, 1990,
with regard to a sign permit application submitted by Trikes
Sign Co. for an identification sign on Mayfield and Seven Mile,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit application,
subject to the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid action
of the Planning Commission.
A communication from the City Clerk, dated October 5, 1990 re Schoolcraft
College Tax Levy Rates - December 1990 was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
#974-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Livonia Family "Y" dated October 12, 1990, with regard to the
Frost Craft Show and the Livonia Family YMCA Craft Show to
be held November 3, 1990, and wherein permission is requested
to place one sandwich board sign at Schoolcraft and Stark,
one sandwich board sign at Farmington and Lyndon and one sandwich
board sign in front of the Livonia Family "Y" during the period
October 20 through November 3, 1990, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve this request, further, the Council does
hereby request that Mayor submit a report and recommendation
with regard to the waiver of fees for the use of one police
car for a three-hour period
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#975-90 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer, dated October 1, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 660-90, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed street improvement of Sunset (Seven Mile to
Clarita) and Clarita (Bainbridge to Sunset), in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 11, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation
as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments
may be paid and the lands which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the
Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed
by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of October
1, 1990, and that there has been a full compliance with all
of the provisions of Section 3 08.060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday,
December 3, 1990 at 7.30 P.M as the date and time for a public
hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the Livonia
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant
to Section 3.08 070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice
and publication of such hearing as is required by Section
3 08.070 of said Code.
#976-90 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer, dated October 3, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 659-90, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed street improvement of Hoy and Melvin, located
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number
of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans
and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be
paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be
a general obligation of the City, the number of installments
in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should
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be included in the proposed special assessment district, and
it appearing to the Council that all of such information,
estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations have been
properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under
date of October 3, 1990, and that there has been a full
compliance with all of the provisions of Section 3 08.060 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
hereby set Monday, December 3, 1990 at 7 30 P M. as the date
and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for such proposed
improvement which public hearing shall be held before the Council
in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08 070 of said Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as
is required by Section 3 08.070 of said Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter
NAYS None.
#977-90 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer, dated October 1, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 107-90 and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed street improvement of Floral and Lathers located
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number
of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans
and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be
paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be
a general obligation of the City, the number of installments
in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should
be included in the proposed special assessment district, and
it appearing to the Council that all of such information,
estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations have been
properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under
date of October 1, 1990, and that there has been a full
compliance with all of the provisions of Section 3 08.060 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
hereby set Wednesday, November 28, 1990 at 7 30 P M as the
date and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for such
proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held before
the Counci 1 i n the, Li voni a Ci ty Hal l , 33000 Ci vi c Center Dri ve,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3 08 070 of said Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as
is required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter
NAYS None.
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Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 90-4-3-3)
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 060 OF CHAPTER
04 (BUILDING CODES) OF TITLE 15 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 Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 08 (ELECTRICAL
CODE) OF TITLE 15 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
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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it was
#978-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from SME,
34400 Glendale Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated October
1, 1990, wherein it is indicated that SME intends to transfer
facilities from the aforesaid address to a new headquarters
building in Plymouth Township, and which further indicates that
SME desires to obtain a 1974 P.A 198 exemption for the Plymouth
Township facility, the Council does hereby deny this request
since it is deemed not to be in the best interests of the City
of Livonia, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Lucile
A. Hatcher, 9080 Pine Knob Road, Clarkston, MI 48348, dated
September 30, 1990, indicating a protest with respect to a street
paving project located at 18943 Inkster Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
grant fifty percent of this request.
The motion failed for lack of support.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
it was
#979-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Lucile
A. Hatcher, 9080 Pine Knob Road, Clarkston, MI 48348, dated
September 30, 1990, indicating a protest with respect to a street
paving project located at 18943 Inkster Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
AYES: Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#980-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 28, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved
by the Director of Community Resources and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
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bid of Foremost Development Corporation, 5852 Hubbard, Garden
City, MI 48135, for the reconstruction of the chimneys and the
reroofing of the Blue House at Greenmead (Contract 90-T), for
a total price of $30,856 00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications, further, the
Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$30,856.00, $25,000 of which shall be from the Post Office Fund
and $5,856.00 from the Restoration Account in the Historical
Commission Budget; and the City Engineer is hereby authorized
to approve minor adjustments in the work as completed, 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 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter,
NAYS. Ochala and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Toy,
it was
#981-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director and the Director of
Community Resources, dated October 5, 1990, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the employment
of Kirk and Koskela Architects, P C., 3200 David Stott Building,
Detroit, MI 48226 to prepare an architectural survey - Phase
I (slide presentation) for Greenmead - Farm Complex, for a total
price of $16,700 00, the same to be appropriated and authorized
to be expended from the 1990 Historical Commission Restoration
Budget, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the firm of Kirk and Koskela Architects, P.0 , subject
to approval as to form by the -Department of Law, and 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
AYES. Jurcisin, Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter.
LNAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
it was
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance and the Director of
Public Works dated October 9, 1990, approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the employment
of Detroit Temperature Engineers, 12490 Globe Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150-1184, to replace the heating and air conditioning
system of the Golden Lantern Restaurant for a total price of
$12,500.00, the same to be appropriated and expended from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the General Fund; further,
the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding, in accordance with the provisions set forth
in 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
AYES Jurcisin, Bishop and Taylor.
MAYS Ochala, Feenstra, Toy and McCotter
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
#982-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance and the Director of
Public Works dated October 9, 1990, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to the replacement of the heating
and air conditioning system of the Golden Lantern Restaurant,
the Council does hereby request that specifications be prepared
and thereafter competitive bids be taken with respect to this
item
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Director of
Finance and City Attorney, dated October 10, 1990, approved
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it was
by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Waste
Management of Michigan - North, dated October 8, 1990, which
submits a proposed extension of the current solid waste
collection and disposal contract at the rates shown in the
aforesaid communications for a three-year period from October
1, 1990 to September 30, 1993, which action is to be taken
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 of
the current agreement, and which contract extension would be
based not only upon the same terms and conditions as those
currently set forth, but also by the addition of a new Section
14 which provides for a price adjustment for City-wide recycling
and composting programs, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
the extension of the current Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Contract, as revised, subject to approval as to form by the
Department of Law, as well as to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
substitute, in lieu of the foregoing resolution, the following
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Director of
Finance and City Attorney, dated October 10, 1990, approved
by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Waste Management
of Michigan - North, dated October 8, 1990, which submits a
proposed extension of the current solid waste collection and
disposal contract at the rates shown in the aforesaid
communications for a three-year period from October 1, 1990
to September 30, 1993, which action is to be taken in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Section 3 of the current
agreement, and which contract extension would be based not only
upon the same terms and conditions as those currently set forth,
but also by the addition of a new Section 14 which provides
for a price adjustment for City-wide recycling and composting
programs, the Council does hereby reject the recommended action
and request that competitive bids be taken with respect to this
item in accordance with provisions of law and City ordinances,
the same thereafter to be submitted to City Council for its
consideration.
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A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with the following result
AYES: Ochala and Toy
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NAYS Jurcisin, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter
The President declared the resolution to substitute denied.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended
so as to provide for a one year extension of current solid waste
collection and disposal contract with Waste Management of Michigan
- North.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result
AYES: Feenstra
NAYS- Jurcisin, Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter
The President declared the amendment denied
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
#983-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Director of
Finance and City Attorney, dated October 10, 1990, approved
by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Waste Management
of Michigan - North, dated October 8, 1990, which submits a
proposed extension of the current solid waste collection and
disposal contract at the rates shown in the aforesaid
communications for a three-year period from October 1, 1990
to September 30, 1993, which action is to be taken in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Section 3 of the current
agreement, and which contract extension would be based not only
upon the same terms and conditions as those currently set forth,
but also by the addition of a new Section 14 which provides
for a price adjustment for City-wide recycling and composting
programs, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the extension of
the current Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Contract, as
revised, subject to approval as to form by the Department of
Law, as well as to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
AYES: Jurcisin, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter
NAYS Ochala and Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#984-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Water Supply, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal Study
Committee of the Council submit its report and recommendation
with regard to the need, if any, to revise landfill and transfer
site fees.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#985-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 1, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 9-450-90, adopted on September 18,
1990, with regard to Petition 88-9-2-47, submitted by Mt Hope
Memorial Gardens requesting waiver use approval to erect a pole
barn within a cemetery located on the east side of Middlebelt,
north of Six Mile in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, which
property is zoned A G , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
88-9-2-47 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#986-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 1, 1990, which
transmits its resolution 9-447-90, adopted on September 18,
1990, with regard to Petition 90-8-2-30, submitted by McDonald's
Corporation, requesting waiver use approval to construct and
operate a sit-down restaurant with a drive-thru window on property
located on the east side of Middlebelt between Schoolcraft and
Plymouth Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property
is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 90-8-2-30
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, as well as the
additional condition that the light bar located on the east
side of the proposed building shall not be illuminated at any
time
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
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and unanimously adopted, it was
#987-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated October 8, 1990, to which is attached
a communication from Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants,
27400 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48037-0707,
dated September 13, 1990, the Council does hereby determine
to retain the firm of Plante & Moran, Certified Public
Accountants, for performing the annual independent audit of
the accounts of the City of Livonia for the year ending November
30, 1990, as required by the City Charter and in accordance
with the guidelines set forth in the State Uniform Accounting
Act 978, P A 2, for a total fee not to exceed $62,600 00
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#988-90 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that the
Annual Budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor
for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1990, and ending
November 30, 1991, as shown in the Budget document on Pages
I through IV, submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September
17, 1990, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII of the City Charter,
be and hereby is determined and adopted and appropriations made
as provided by the City Charter, provided, however, for the
monthly reports to the Council, the amounts as shown on Pages
1 through 189 should be used for comparative reporting purposes,
and Council approval is required for transfers between line
items within one activity that all proceedings on said Budget
be and hereby are approved as being in full conformance with
the City Charter, a public hearing having been held on October
17, 1990, after proper notice being published in the Livonia
Observer and Eccentric, the official newspaper of the City on
October 8, 1990, and provided further, that the City Clerk shall
publish or cause to be published this resolution together with
a summary of said Budget as adopted herein, together with the
minutes of this meeting
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and uanimously adopted, it was
#989-90 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 66 mills,
of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the
next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1990, and ending November
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30, 1991, and in addition to the above amount which is authorized
to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of the City
of Livonia
(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 9006
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to Section 1 of
Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, for the
purpose of providing additional revenues for police protection
and law enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities
of the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.3756
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to Section 1 of
Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, for the
purpose of providing additional revenues for fire, police and
snow removal personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of
the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to
be levied for general municipal purposes,
(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 9006
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to Section 1 of
Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, for the
purpose of providing additional revenues for Library services,
supplies and facilities of the City of Livonia, in addition
to the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0184
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to the provisions
of Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1925, for the purpose of
advertising, exploiting and making known the industrial and
commercial advantages of the City of Livonia and to establish
projects for the purpose of encouraging immigration to, and
increasing the trade, business and industries of the City of
Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes,
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 8846
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the fiscal year set out above, pursuant to the provisions
of the Public Acts of 1917, for the purpose of establishing,
operating, maintaining and administering the Municipal Garbage
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Collection System and/or plant for the collection and disposal
of garbage and refuse in the City of Livonia, in addition to
the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .0569
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the fiscal year set out above for the purpose of debt
retirement on the 1959, 1965 and 1968 Fire Station Bond Issue,
in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1250
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the fiscal year set out above for the purpose of debt
retirement on the Park and Recreational Facilities Bond Issue,
Series I and Series II, in addition to the amount authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 3764
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the fiscal year set out above for the purpose of debt
retirement on the 1978 Street Improvement Bonds, Series I, Series
II and Series III, in addition to the amount authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes,
(i) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0663
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the fiscal year set out above for the purpose of debt
retirement on the 1990 Street Improvement Bond, Series I, in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
and provided further, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation,
City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution
to each of the above offices
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#990-90 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 20 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, otherwise known
as the Drain Code of 1956, and in order to raise the sum necessary
to pay
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(a) Installment No 26 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 19, which installment is due April 1, 1991,
and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest
is also due on April 1, 1991, and
(b) Installment No. 23 of the assessment for improving
Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain, which installment is due
April 1, 1991, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1, 1991, and
(c) Installment No. 21 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 11 (Extensions), which installment is due
April 1, 1991, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1, 1991, and
(d) Installment No. 20 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Blue Drain Extension and Branches, which installment
is due April 1, 1991, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1991, and
(e) Installment No 15 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drains Nos 16 (Extension and Branches), 38 and 41,
which installment is due April 1, 1991, and to pay the interest
on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1,
1991, and
(f) Installment No 14 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No 27 (Branches), which installment is due April
1, 1991, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1, 1991, and
(g) Installment No 12 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No 10 (Extension and Branches), which installment
is due April 1, 1991, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1991, and
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that
there shall be and does hereby establish a tax levy of 1257
mills of the State Equalized Valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the
purpose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay the
said installments and interest payments and, in this connection,
the City Council does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread
upon the County tax roll, and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation,
Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, City Treasurer,
City Assessor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the
above offices
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#991-90 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the authority provided
in Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and in
order to raise the sum necessary to pay the 18th installment
for sanitary and storm sewer improvements in Rosedale Gardens
Subdivision, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby
determine that there shall be and does hereby establish a tax
levy of 0999 mills of the State Equalized Valuation of all
real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of
Livonia for the purpose of providing sufficient revenues to
meet and pay the said installment and interest payments and,
in this connection, the City Council does hereby elect to have
such tax levy spread upon the County Tax Roll, and the Wayne
County Bureau of Taxation, Office of the Wayne County Road
Commission, City Treasurer, City Assessor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately transmit copies
of this resolution to each of the above offices
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#992-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
October 4, 1990, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement more particularly described
as
Grant of Easement dated May 5, 1990, executed by Steve Mather,
President, and Wayne Woutinen, Vice President of R & L Wall
Company, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, for
The South 16 feet of the West 422 00 feet of Lot 23 of "Newman
Schoolcraft Farms Subdivision", as recorded in Liber 69, Page
90, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a part of the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan (Part of Tax Parcel 109-02-0023-000)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
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and unanimously adopted, it was
#993-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
October 4, 1990, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance three Grants of Easement, more particularly
described as
(1) Grant of Easement dated June 27, 1990, executed by
Chris W. Heck and Linda C Heck, his wife, for
The East 10 feet of the West 150 feet of the North
28 feet of Lot 42, Fitzgerald Gardens Subdivision,
as recorded in Liber 68, Page 95, Wayne County Records,
said subdivision being a part of the S W 1/4 of Section
5, T 1 S , R 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan Sidwell #019-01-0041-001
(2) Grant of Easement dated June 28, 1990 executed by
James H McClain and Katherine McClain, his wife,
for
The North 5 feet of the East 110 feet of the West
150 feet, and also the East 10 feet of the West 150
feet of Lot 43, Fitzgerald Gardens Subdivision, S W
1/4 of Section 5, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 68, Page
95, Wayne County Records Sidwell #019-01-0043-000
(3) Grant of Easement dated June 26, 1990 executed by
Francois Lorente and Jeannete Lorente, his wife, for
The South 5 feet of the East 110 feet of the West
150 feet of lot 44, Fitzgerald Gardens Subdivision
as recorded in Liber 68, Page 95, Wayne County Records,
said subdivision being a part of the S W 1/4 of Section
5, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan Sidwell #019-01-0044-000
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#994-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
October 4, 1990, from the Department of Law transmitting for
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Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed more particularly described
as
Quit Claim Deed dated September 23, 1990, executed by Reverend
James W. Simonson, Pastor, and Kathleen C. Israel, President
of Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church, a Michigan
Corporation, for.
The South 27 feet of the following described parcel The South
350.0 feet of Lot 748 except the West 27 0 feet, also except
the East 290 feet thereof, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 12,
Liber 66, Page 65. Sidwell #126-01-0748-006 Joy Road Right -of -Way
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary of
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#995-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
October 8, 1990, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement more particularly described
as
Grant of Easement dated September 25, 1990, executed by Marilyn
Lee Kramer, Secretary and David R Koskela, Vice President of
Sword of the Spirit Lutheran Church, An Ecclesiastical
Corporation, for
A twenty (20) foot wide easement for sanitary sewer being more
particularly described as follows A part of Lots 10 and 11,
"Winfield Estates Subdivision", as recorded in Liber 69, Page
58, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being part of the
N.W 1/4 of Section 9, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, more particularly described as commencing
at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence South 89°56'45"
West, 193 00 feet, along the North line of said Section 9 and
the centerline of Seven Mile Road, thence South 00°39'50" East,
60 00 feet, to the Southerly right-of-way of Seven Mile Road
(60 00 foot 1/2 right-of-way), and the Northerly line of said
Lot 11, thence North 89°56'45" East, 85 36 feet, along the
Southerly right-of-way of said Seven Mile Road, and the Northerly
line of said Lot 11, to the point of beginning, thence continuing
North 89056'45" East, 20.00 feet, along the Southerly right-of-way
of said Seven Mile Road, and the Northerly line of said Lot
11, thence South 00°03'15" East, 14.45 feet, thence South
47057'30" West, 127.39 feet, thence South 00°26'24" East, 297.32
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feet, thence South 89°56'45" West, 10.00 feet, to the Easterly
line of proposed "Dorina Estates", thence North 00°26'24" West,
315.12 feet, along the Easterly line of said "Dorina Estates",
thence North 47057'30" East, 114 10 feet, thence North 00003'15"
West, 5 55 feet, to the point of beginning. (Part of
034-01-0010-001)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of the resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#996-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrrunication from
the Department of Law, dated October 8, 1990, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 321-90, transmitting for Council acceptance
a quit claim deed dated September 10, 1990, executed by Lionel
E. LaMay and Leo J. LaMay on behalf of Riverside Arena Associates
and Leonella E LaMay, Lionel E LaMay, Jr , Leo J LaMay and
Onalee A. Tyra, Successor Trustees of the Lionel E LaMay Trust
under agreement dated June 8, 1973, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows
The North 60 feet of the following described parcel,
That part of the northwest 1/4 of Section 32, T 1 S , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point on the north line of said section distant north 890
55' 40" west 835 0 feet from the north 1/4 corner of Section
32 and proceeding thence south 0° 00' 20" west 245 11 feet,
thence north 1°55', east 183 10 feet to the north line of Section
32, thence south 89° 55' 40" east along said line 239.0 feet
to the point of beginning (Plymouth Road right-of-way) Wayne
County Bureau of Taxation Parcel 46-126-99-0002-000
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid quit claim deed 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 Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#997-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
October 15, 1990, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance Grants of Easement, more particularly described
as:
1. Grant of Easement dated October 8, 1990, executed by
Kenneth S. Feschenko and Elizabeth A. Feschenko, his
wife, to the City of Livonia, for
The N. 6 ft. of Lot 1480, Rosedale Gardens No. 8, N.W.
1/4 of Section 34, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the West 6 ft. thereof,
also except the West 30 ft of the East 53 ft. of the
South 2 ft. of the North 6 ft. (Said plat being recorded
in Liber 71, Page 73, W C R.)
2 Grant of Easement dated August 6, 1990, executed by Stella
Plozai, a single woman, to the City of Livonia, for
The N. 6 ft of Lot 137, Bel -Aire Gardens Subdivision,
N E 1/4 of Section 35, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the East 6 ft thereof,
also except the West 24 ft of the East 30 ft of the
South 3 ft. of the North 6 ft (Said plat being recorded
in Liber 75, Page 48, W C R )
3. Grant of Easement dated August 7, 1990, executed by
Christopher A Meloche and Linda Meloche, his wife,
to the City of Livonia, for
The South 8 ft of Lot 1851, Rosedale Gardens Subdivision
No 10, N W 1/4 of Section 34, T 1 S, R 9 E, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the West
6 ft thereof, also except the West 30 ft of the East
55 ft. of the South 2-1/2 ft. of the North 8 ft (Said
plat being recorded in Liber 74, Page 3, W C R )
4. Grant of Easement dated August 2, 1990, executed by
Howard J Stout and Mildred A Stout, his wife, to the
City of Livonia, for
The West 8 ft of Lot 2, Chicago Heights Subdivision
N.W 1/4 of Section 36, T 1 S , R 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the North 6 ft. thereof,
also except the South 9 ft of the North 15 ft. of the
East 4 ft. of the West 4 ft (Said plat being recorded
in Liber 76, Page 54, W C R )
5 Grant of Easement dated July 28, 1990, executed by John
E Miller and Mary J Miller, his wife, to the City
of Livonia, for
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The East 6 ft. of Lot 192, Bel -Aire Gardens Subdivision
N.E. 1/4 of Section 35, T 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the South 6 ft. thereof.
(Said plat being recorded in Liber 75, Page 48, W C R )
6. Grant of Easement dated July 26, 1990, executed by Dorothy
M. Polin, to the City of Livonia, for:
The East 6 ft of Lot 69, Country Homes Subdivision
No. 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, except the North 6 ft thereof. (Said plat
being recorded in Liber 76, Pages 70 and 71, W.C.R.)
7. Grant of Easement dated July 30, 1990, executed by Mary
D. Adelmann, to the City of Livonia, for
The East 6 ft. of Lot 536, Rosedale Meadows Subdivision
No. 2, S.E 1/4 of Section 34, T 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the North
6 ft. thereof, also except the South 33 47 ft of the
North 45 47 ft. of the West 4 ft of the East 6 ft.
(Said plat being recorded in Liber 77, Pages 40, 41
and 42, W.0 R )
8. Grant of Easement dated August 6, 1990, executed by
Marlene E. and Holly A Gilboe, joint tenants with right
of survivorship, to the City of Livonia, for
The West 6 ft of Lot 17, Country Homes Subdivision
No. 1, N W. 1/4 of Section 33, T 1 S , R 9 E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the North
6 ft thereof, also except the South 26 ft. of the
North 32 ft of the East 5 ft of the West 6 ft (Said
plat being recorded in Liber 76, Pages 70 and 71, W C R )
9. Grant of Easement dated August 10, 1990, executed
by Jimmy R Horner and Nancy K Horner, his wife,
to the City of Livonia, for
The North 6 ft of Lot 38, Smiley Ringwald Subdivision,
S W. 1/4 of Section 35, T I S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the East 6 ft thereof.
(Said plat being recorded in Liber 77, Page 35, W C R.)
10 Grant of Easement dated August 31, 1990, executed
by David R Douglas and Barbara J Douglas, his wife,
to the City of Livonia, for
The West 6 ft of Lot 351, Country Homes Subdivision
No. 1, N.W 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the North
6 ft. thereof, also except the South 34 ft of the North
40 ft. of the East 4 ft. of the West 6 ft (Said plat
being recorded in Liber 76, Page 70 and 71, W.0 R )
11 Grant of Easement dated September 13, 1990, executed
by James B. B Millar and Nancy Millar, his wife,
to the City of Livonia, for
The South 4 ft. of Lot 1850, Rosedale Gardens No. 10,
N.W 1/4 of Section 34, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the West 6 ft. thereof,
also except the East 30 ft. of the West 54 ft. of the
North 3 ft. of the South 4 ft. (Said plat being recorded
in Liber 74, Page 3, W C.R )
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
on a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#998-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and
repeal Council Resolution 692-90, adopted on July 25, 1990,
wherein the Council did deny a Sign Permit Application submitted
by Mastercraft Sign for Homemade Lunch to erect a new wall sign
at 19038 Middlebelt
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and Taylor
NAYS McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
#999-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 29, 1990, which transmits
its resolution 6-388-90 adopted on June 12, 1990, with regard
to a sign permit application submitted by Mastercraft Sign for
Homemade Lunch to erect a new wall sign at 19038 Middlebelt,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the said Sign Permit Application,
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subject to the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid action
of the Planning Commission, as well as compliance with the
following additional conditions
a That the parking lot be restriped and the parking bumpers
be repaired or replaced.
b That the debris in the back area be cleaned up and
removed.
c. That the ground sign be removed as required by ordinance.
d That no outside storage be allowed
e That window signage be limited to 15%
f. That the petitioner conform to all other conditions
placed on their sign application by the Planning
Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and Taylor
NAYS McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1000-90 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1001-90 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated August 6, 1990 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 October 22, 1990, 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•
accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium street
lighting system on colonial post tops with underground
wiring on Mayfield Avenue north of Seven Mile Road,
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as 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 dataed
August 6, 1990,
(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 S.W 1/4 of
Section 11, 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) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special
assessment roll in accordance with the Council's
determination on said statements as prepared by the
City Engineer dated August 6, 1990, and
(8) that upon 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, 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 pursuant
to Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1002-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 23, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 87-417-90 adopted on August 14, 1990,
with regard to Petition 90-7-2-22 submitted by Automate Auto
Rental requesting waiver use approval to operate an automobile
rental facility in the Plymouth Square shopping center, located
on the south side of Plymouth Road, east of Merriman in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on October 22, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution
839-90, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission and said Petition 90-7-2-22 is
hereby approved and granted
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1003-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 31, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 8-428-90 adopted on August 28, 1990
with regard to Petition 90-7-1-15, submitted by Alan Gottlieb
and David Bittker for Canterbury Park Associates for a change
of zoning on property located on the north side of Seven Mile
Road, between Osmus and Mayfield in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
3, from R-9 to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on October 22, 1990, pursuant
to Council Resolution 840-90, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1004-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated October 19,
1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, relative to the
transfer of Livonia Chapter 20 Drains, the Council does hereby
request that the drainage boards for the following drains return
to the City such surplus construction funds as may be available
in the respective construction accounts, and that the Wayne
County Drain Commissioner initiate action to have thejurisdiction
of the said drains relinquished by his office and transfered
to the City of Livonia
DRAINS TO BE RELINQUISHED
Livonia
No
1
Bakewell
Drain
Livonia
No
2 Branches
Livonia
No
5 Branches
Livonia
No
6 Dr. & Brs
Livonia
No
12
Livonia
No.
12
Branches
Livonia
No
13
Livonia
No
13
Ext & Brs
Livonia
No
16
Livonia
No
17
Livonia
No
19 Extension
Livonia
No
21
Livonia
No
22
Livonia
No
22
Brs & Ext
Livonia
No
25
Livonia
No
26
Livonia
No
28 & Brs
Livonia
No.
29
Brs
Livonia
No
30
Livonia
No
31
Livonia
No
33
Livonia
No.
35
Brs
Livonia
No
1 Ext & Brs
Livonia
No
11
Livonia
No
22 Brs
Livonia
No
36
Livonia
No
37
Livonia
No
39&
Brs
Livonia
No
42
Livonia
No
44
Livonia
No
45
Livonia
No.
46
Livonia
No
47
Livonia
No
48
Livonia
No
49
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Farmington Relief Dr Ext No. I
Further, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to
the office of the Wayne County Drain Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,187th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9:15 P.M., October 24, 1990.
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk