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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
L OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 17, 1989, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President
of the Council at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Jurcisin delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Present- Fernon P. Feenstra,
Robert R Bishop, Joan McCotter, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala and Dale Jurcisin; Absent
Laura Toy ( due to illness).
Elected and appointed officials present: Harry Tatigian, City Attorney,
Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Robert D. Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning Director,
Raul Galindo, City Engineer; Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, David
Preston, Director of Finance and William LaPine, Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin,seconded by Councilman Bishop
16, and unanimously adopted, it was
#660-89 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,156th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 5,
1989 are hereby approved
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter.
it was
#661-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from St.
Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, dated June 21 , 1989,
requesting permission to conduct its Annual Family Fun Fair
on church grounds on August 11 and 12, 1989 and which also
requests a waiver of all fees in connection with this request,
the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in the
manner and form herein submitted.
#662-89 RESOLVED, that Mr. William L. Roskelly, R.L.S. , Basney
and Smith, Inc. 15126 Beech Daly Road, Redford, Michigan 48239,
as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve
the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision:
Caliburn Estates Subdivision, located east of Newburgh Road
Iwo and south of Seven Mile Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
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8, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated January 25,
1989, and it further appearing that tentative approval of such
preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission,
after due notice and a public hearing on February 28, 1989,
and it further appearing that such preliminary plat, together
with development plans and specifications for improvements
therein have been examined and approved by the Engineering
Department as is set forth in the report of that department
dated June 16, 1989, therefore, the City Council does hereby
approve of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions:
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with
the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia,
including the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16,
Chapters 16.04 through 16.24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning
Commission; the regulations and specifications of the Engineering
Department and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor
and approved by such department, all such improvements to be
constructed, installed, accomplished and completed within a
period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall
be considered null , void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other chd( 9t: d..c to the
City of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the
116 manner provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance,
as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and
final approval of the Engineering Department, and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been
satisfactorily and completed installed until there is filed
with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section
16.24 370 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown
on the approved development plans;
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations,
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Council within two (2) years from the effective date of
this resolution, the City Council shall approve final plats
of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial
conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
Lprovided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision
Control Ordinance and this resolution,
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(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety
bond, ce -tified check cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit,
or other financial assurance in sucn form as may be approved
by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the
event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances
the same shall be in the following amounts:
a. General Improvement Bond $453,000.00 of which at
least $10,000.00 shall be
in cash.
b. Sidewalk Bond $ 46,200.00, of which at
least $5,000.00 shall be
in cash.
c. Grading & Soil Erosion $ 5,100.00, of which at
Control Bond least $2,000.00 shall be
in cash.
d. Entrance Markers - $ 5,000.00, of which at
Landscaping least $2,000.00 shall be
Lin cash.
e. Monuments and Lots Markers $ 1 ,400.00 (all cash)
and require cash payments in the total amount of $29,361 .00.
In addition, distribution lines for telephone and electric
services are to be placed underground and ornamental street
lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision.
#663-89 RESOLVED, that Angelo Constantine, 9766 Joy Road,
Plymouth, Michigan 48170, as proprietor, having requested the
City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the
following subdivision: Gill Orchards Subdivision, located on
the east side of Gill Road, approximately 350 feet north of
Seven Mile Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, the said
proposed preliminary plat being dated March 23, 1989; and it
further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary
plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice
and a public hearing on April 18, 1989; and it further appearing
that such preliminary plat, together with development plans
and specifications for improvements therein have been examined
and approved by the Engineering Department as is set forth
in the report of that department dated July 3, 1989, therefore,
the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary
plat on the following conditions:
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(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with
the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia,
including the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16,
Chapters 16.04 through 16.24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning
Commission, the regulations and specifications of the Engineering
Department and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor
and approved by such department, all such improvements to be
constructed, installed, accomplished and completed within a
period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, failing this, the approval contained herein shall
be considered null , void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the
City of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the
manner provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance,
as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and
final approval of the Engineering Department, and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been
satisfactorily and completely installed until there is filed
with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section
16.24.370 of the said J,Abdi"4sion Control Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown
on the approved development plans,
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations,
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Council within two (2) years from the effective date of
this resolution, the City Council shall approve final plats
of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial
conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision
Control Ordinance and this resolution,
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety
bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit,
or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved
by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the
event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances
the same shall be in the following amounts
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a. General Improvement Bond $243,000 00 of which at
least $10,000 00 shall be
in cash
b Sidewalk Bond $ 21 ,700 00, of which at
least $2,000 00 shall be
in cash
c Grading & Soil Erosion $ 2,400 00 (all cash)
Control Bond
d. Monuments and Lots Markers $ 1 ,005.00 (all cash)
and require cash payments in the total amount of $15,484 50.
In addition, distribution lines for telephone and electric
services are to be placed underground and ornamental street
lights are to be provided along the interior streets of the
subdivision. (Lighting along the Gill Road frontage should
be considered under a general lighting program between 7 and
8 Mile Road similar to other subdivision lighting districts
that have been established for the area )
#664-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 3, 1989, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby amend
Item No. 7 of Council Resolution 265-88, adopted on March 23,
1988, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution 769-88,
so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City for General Improvements in the Sunset Woods Subdivision
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 to $10,000.00 of
which at least $1 ,000 00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost
of remaining General Improvements in said subdivision, 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, including those for
sidewalk improvements, shall remain the same and unchanged.
#665-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Michael
P. Connolly, 8916 Thorpe, Livonia, Michigan 48150, received
by the office of the City Clerk on June 22, 1989, wherein an
interest is expressed for the purchase of certain City-owned
property which is located at 8971 Floral , the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with respect to
this request.
#666-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 6, 1989, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
lim the Wayne County Department of Public Services for the City
to take jurisdiction and maintenance of a section of 12-inch
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L storm sewer to be constructed by the owners of a gas station
being developed on the southeast corner of Farmington and
Schoolcraft at their expense, the Council does hereby determine
a!„ follows:
1 . To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services
(Permit Section) of the City's willingness to accept
jurisdiction and maintenance of 96 1 .f. of 12" storm
sewer (including approximately 15 1 f. of 6" storm
sewer) connection to the Farmington Road Storm Drain
within the Farmington Road Right-of-Way in connection
with the development of a gas station located on the
east side of Farmington Road in the N.W. 1/4 of Section
27 (In this connection, the owners have indicated their
willingness to reimburse the City for any such
maintenance that may become necessary. ) , and
2 To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection
with the above storm sewer construction.
#667-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Director
of Community Resources, dated July 3, 1989, approved by th:
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Detroit Temperature
Engineers, 12490 Globe Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
completing all work in connection with replacing ceiling and
lighting and an air conditioning unit for the community rooms
located on the south side of Shelden Park Senior Center for
the price of $20,525.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Development
Block Grant (Account No 238-800-818.607) and a sum of $5,525.00
from the Senior Citizens Donations Fund (Account No.
702-000-285.216) for this purpose; and the Director of Public
Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in
the work as required; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
1668-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director
of Public Works, dated July 5, 1989, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize extending the current maintenance agreement
for maintaining the 911 Emergency Telephone System with Allied
Communications, Inc. , 21125 Northwestern Highway, Southfield,
im. Michigan 48075-5000, for the period February 1 , 1989 through
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Imi May 31 , 1989, on the basis of the original contract price of
$220.82 per month, as well as an additional one year extension
commencing June 1 , 1989 at a monthly rate of $225 09, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication
#669-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Shorr
Electronics, Inc , 1026 Doris Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan
48057, dated June 29, 1989, expressing an interest in purchasing
certain City-owned property located on the north side of Plymouth
Road, west of Merriman, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation
#670-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr
Chris Meadows, 30011 Bretton, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
June 30, 1989, wherein a request is made for the vacating of
a certain easement located on the aforesaid property, 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.
#671-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Comrission and the report and
reconmendotic,1 of t"e Chief of Police, dated June 23, 1989,
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby determine
that it has no objections and does recommend approval of the
request from Meadowdale Foods, Inc for a new SDM license to
be located at 30935 Five Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne
County, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Comrission
#672-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 28, 1989, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. James Jones,
15490 Hidden Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as
Section 18.46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No 46
056 99 0024 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows•
PARCEL "A" -- That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the East Right
of Way line of Hidden Lane, 60 feet wide, distant North 89°45'30"
West 961 .25 feet and due North 455.48 feet from the Southeast
corner of Section 14, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, and proceeding
thence along the East right of way line of Hidden Lane, 60
feet wide, due North 100.00 feet, thence North 89°26'00" East
200.00 feet, thence due South 100 00 feet; thence South 89°26'00"
West 200 00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.459
acres. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
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16. PARCEL "B" -- That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the East right
of way line of Hidden Lane, 60 feet wide, distant North 89°45' 30"
West 961 .25 feet and due North 555.48 feet from the Southeast
corner of Section 14, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, and proceeding
thence along the East right of way line of Hidden Lane, 60
feet wide, due North 100.00 feet, thence North 89°26'00" East
200.00 feet; thence due South 100.00 feet; thence South 89°26'00"
West 200.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0 459
acres. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
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
#673-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 27, 1989, approved F :Jbm4E.sion by the Finance
Director and the Mayor, and which transmits Parks and Recreation
Iwo Commission resolution 2038-89, wherein the Commission did
recommend that the Council accept and approve the attached
updated section of the Proposed Master Park Plan and Recreation
Facilities, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of
the said amendment to the Master Park Plan and Recreation
Facilities as herein submitted.
#674-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 28, 1989, approved for submission by the Finance
Director and the Mayor, and which transmits Parks and Recreation
Commission resolution 2029-89, wherein the Commission did
recommend that a $600.00 per day fee be established commencing
September 1 , 1989 for the use of Ford Field for display purposes
or other activities, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of such action, subject to the said fee being applicable
only to private for profit organizations.
#675-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 29, 1989, approved for submission by the Finance
Director and the Mayor, and which transmits Parks and Recreation
Commission resolution 2030-89, wherein the Commission did
recommend that a fee be established equal to five percent (5%)
of total gross admission collected from private for profit
Iwo organizations using Eddie Edgar Arena and charging an admission
fee when conducting concerts, arts and crafts, shows,
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lin expositions, sporting events, etc. , which fee shall be in
addition to the arena rental fee of $600 00, the Council does
hereby concur in and approve of such action
1676-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated June 29, 1989, approved for submission by the Finance
Director and the Mayor, and which transmits Parks and Recreation
Commission resolution 2031-89, wherein the Commission did
recommend that a $100.00 increase be established in the Eddie
Edgar Arena building rental fee, raising it to $600 00 per
day, based on a 12 hour day and that a refundable deposit of
$600.00 be paid one month in advance and that a fee be
established at the rate of $50.00 per hour for each additional
hour of use, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of such action, the said fees to be made applicable only to
private for profit organizations.
1677-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
July 5, 1989, approved by the City Attorney and the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which
is attached a proposed agreement for subsidized transportation
of senior and handicapped citizens between the City of L '^ria
and Northwest Transport Company, 31376 Industrial Road, Livonia,
16 Michigan 48150, for the period July 1 , 1989 through June 30,
1990, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
the said agreement, further, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to also execute an agreement with
SMART for support of this program, provided that the agreement
is approved as to form by the Law Department
#678-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
City Treasurer, dated June 29, 1989, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 435-89, with regard to an audit report
comment wherein it was recommended that the City Treasurer
relinquish all blank checks by delivering same to the Finance
Director, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance
and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
1679-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 6-140-89, adopted on June 13, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-3-2-23, submitted by JRJ Group,
Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to construct an activities
hall addition to St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church located
on the east side of Merriman Road between Six and Seven Mile
Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11 , which property is
zoned R-5, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 89-3-2-23
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
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111 the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Comnission.
#680-89 RESOLVEJ, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Comrission, dated June 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 6-129-89, adopted on June 13, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-4-2-27, submitted by J. P Ryan,
requesting waiver use approval to operate a trucking facility
with outdoor storage of vehicles on property located on the
west side of Farmington Road between Schoolcraft Road and the
C & 0 Railroad in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, which property
is zoned M-1 , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
89-4-2-27 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 Comnission.
#681-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Comnission, dated June 27, 1989, which
transmits its resolution 6-135-89, adopted on June 13, 1989,
with regard to Petition 89-5-2-35, submitted by John D. Dinan,
requesting waiver use approval to construct a building for
general office purposes on property located on the west side
of MerriTan Pnad between Schoolcraft Road and Scone Avenue
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, which property is zoned
P.S. , the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 89-5-2-35
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.
1682-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated July 6, 1989,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 512-88 and which submits competitive
bids for the proposed sale of City-owned property located at
the southeast corner of Five Mile and Henry Ruff Road, the
Council does hereby authorize the sale of the aforesaid
City-owned property to Velco Stevanovich, 34512 Pinehurst,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, for a total purchase price of $25,000.00
cash, which sale is conditioned upon the purchaser providing
any title work as may be required for this transaction, the
action herein being taken in order to best serve the interests
of the comnunity; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary
or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution; and
the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and place
in proper form such legal documents as may be necessary to
consummate this transaction.
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1683-89 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 388-89, adopted on April 26, 1989, so as
to grant the waiver use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor
License to Max & Erma's Restaurant in lieu of Schostak Brothers
& Company, Inc. , and the balance of the aforesaid resolution
shall remain the same and unchanged.
1684-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 25,
1989, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 4-89 in
connection with a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission dated December 12, 1988, wherein it is indicated
that an application has been received from Max & Erma' s Livonia,
Inc. for a new full year Class C License to be located at
Building B, Ste. B 110, Laurel Park Plaza, Newburgh and Six
Mile Roads, Livonia, Michigan Wayne County, the Council does
hereby take this means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission that the City Council approves the said request
"above all others" , and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Comnission.
1685-89 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 390-89, :dcpted nn April 26, 1989, so as
to grant the waiver use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor
License to Real Seafood Company of Laurel Park, Inc. (D.
Dennison's Restaurant) in lieu of Schostak Brothers & Company,
Inc. ; and the balance of the aforesaid resolution shall remain
the same and unchanged.
1686-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 1 , 1989, with
regard to a request from Real Seafood Company of Laurel Park,
Inc. requesting approval of an application for a Class C Liquor
License to be located at 37716 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
Wayne County, the Council does hereby take this means to advise
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council
approves the said request "above all others" ; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Comnission.
#687-89 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA
125.584) , as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, September
18, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following item:
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lim Petition 89-4-1-14, submitted by Boris Stoyanovich
for Stoyan's Brothers Inc. , for a change of zoning
on property located south of Plymouth Road between
Levan Road and Yale Avenue in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 32 from RUF to C-2, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 6-151-89 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition
89-4-1-14 be approved,
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper
of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City
of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior
to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by
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.
1688-89 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Gregory E. Gursky, Tax Specialist, General Motors
Corporation, dated July 10, 1989, which submits an application
proposing the establishment of an industrial development
district, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial
development districts' within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City
of Livonia an area of approximately 113.24 acres lying in the
South 1/2 of Section 25, as more particularly described in
the attachment to the application which is hereby incorporated
by reference and which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 51 ",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as follows'
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real
property within the boundaries of Proposed City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 51
2. This City Council sets Monday, August 28, 1989 at 7 00
10* P.M. as the date for the holding of a public hearing
on the question of whether this City Council should
establish the Industrial Development District described
above.
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Iwo 3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide
notice, as required by law, of the public hearing fixed
above, so that all residents or taxpayers of the City
of Livonia shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard
on the question of establishing the Industrial
Development District described above.
1689-89 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Thomas G. Stephens, Plant Manager, General Motors
Corporation, dated June 27, 1989, which submits an application
proposing the expansion of an industrial development district,
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to expand "industrial
development districts" within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City
of Livonia an area of approximately 38.64 acres lying in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, as more particularly described
in the attachment to the application which is hereby incorporated
by refprPnce and which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 2" ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as follows•
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real
property within the boundaries of Proposed City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 2.
2. This City Council sets Monday, August 28, 1989 at 7.00
P.M. as the date for the holding of a public hearing
on the question of whether this City Council should
expand the Industrial Development District described
above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide
notice, as required by law, of the public hearing fixed
above, so that all residents or taxpayers of the City
of Livonia shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard
on the question of expanding the Industrial Development
District described above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following results
AYES• Jurcisin, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra
NAYS None
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On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
16. and unanimously adopted, it was
#690-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/School Liaison Committee,
dated July 12, 1989, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
598-89 in connection with a communication from the City Clerk,
dated June 1 , 1989, to which is attached a letter from the
Director of Finance for the Livonia Public Schools, dated May
31 , 1989, which transmits its resolution wherein the Livonia
Public Schools School District did establish the tax rate for
the 1989-90 school year, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 390 AND 400
OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS "ME!DFn
16 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES• Jurcisin, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 180 AND 210
OF TITLE 16, CHAPTER 24 (IMPROVEMENTS) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
Leffective on publication
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lisCouncilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 060 OF TITLE
15, CHAPTER 04 (BUILDING CODES) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Jurcisin, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra.
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 SECTION 430 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 36 (MUNICIPAL REFUSE UISPOSHL
SYSTEM) 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 Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE XXXI TO ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
(Petition 89-2-6-3)
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
im. next regular meeting.
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Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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 89-3-1-7)
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 Ochala left the podium at 8:10 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#691-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated May 30, 1989, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Ms. Kathy Jones,
14100 Hillcrest, Livonia, Michigan 48154, 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
determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item No. 46 091
01 0020 000 into two parcels since the same would be in violation
of the City's Zoning Ordinance and Law, as well as for the reason
that the proposed lot split would not be consistent with good
planning and zoning practice.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
1692-89 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the City Planning Commission submit its report and recommendation
to the City Council with respect to what would constitute an
appropriate residential zoning classification in the area of
Hillcrest, North of Schoolcraft in the B E Taylor's Schoolcraft
Manor Subdivision.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Taylor and Feenstra.
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NAYS Bishop and McCotter
L The President declared the resolution adopted
Councilman Ochala returned to the podium at 8 15 P M
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#693-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 14, 1989, which transmits
its resolution 6-130-89, adopted on June 13, 1989, with regard
to Petition 89-4-2-31 , submitted by M. Louis Sabatini , requesting
waiver use approval to sell previously owned classic automobiles
within the existing building located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Merriman and Hubbard Roads in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 27, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 89-4-2-31 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be made subject to adherence to the previously
approved site plan for the subject site under Petition 8743-2-42,
including the ccn:+ructinn of the fence required along the north
and west property lines as well as subject to the additional
lis conditions set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission, and the additional condition the dealership
will sell only Classic Cars (a being of the highest class
or rank b. serving as an outstanding representative of a kind) ,
Antique Cars (a car having special value because of its age) ,
Historic Cars (having importance in or influence on history)
Exotic Cars (a. from another part of the world or b. strikingly
different) or Specialty Cars, (of unique value), and that all
the vehicles will be stored indoors and be of the highest caliber
and one(s) that an individual would take great pride of ownership
as liken to a collector or investor of fine art
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, McCotter, Ochala and Feenstra.
NAYS: Bishop and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#694-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 29, 1989, approved
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by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of South Hill
Construction, 51490 Pontiac Trail , Wixom, Michigan 48098, for
the Westmore Subdivision Street Paving Project (Contract 89-F)
for the estimated total cost of $340,698.30, 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
the sum of $315,000.00 from the Community Development Block
Grant Program and $25,698.30 from the $7 9 million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose, 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
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
lir #695-89 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 20, 1989, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which is submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 445-89 in connection with a $1 ,900.00
bill incurred as a result of work performed by the Detroit Edison
Company for the installation of street lights on Shadyside,
North of Seven Mile Road, pursuant to CR 1211-87 which confirmed
Special Assessment District 300, which resolution has now been
rescinded, the Council does hereby determine that the said
$1 ,900.00 Detroit Edison bill shall be paid from the City' s
Lighting Account No 202-478-922-000 and the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the said sum from
the aforesaid account for this purpose, should subject payment
be necessary to clear the account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Jurcisin, Bishop, M Cotter., Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
IND At the direction of the Chair, Item No. 37 re Waiver Petition 89-5-2-36
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by McDonald's Corporation to construct a sit-down restaurant with a drive-thru
Li window on property located on the South side of Ann Arbor Road between Ann Arbor
Trail and Hix Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31 was removed from the Agenda
to be placed on the the Agenda of the August 14, 1989 Regular Meeting
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 14, 1989, which sets
forth its resolution 6-138-89, adopted on June 13, 1989, with
regard to Petition 89-4-1-10, submitted by Antell Partnership,
for a change of zoning on property located north of Schoolcraft
Road and east of Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
24, from P.S to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on July 10, 1989, pursuant
to Council Resolution 578-89, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 89-4-1-10 is hereby approved and granted, and tho
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map
for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
110 herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and,upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
refer the foregoing resolution regarding Zoning Petition 89-4-1-10
by Antell Partnership to the Committee of the Whole for further
consideration.
The referral motion failed for lack of support.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
1696-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 14, 1989, which sets
forth its resolution 6-138-89, adopted on June 13, 1989, with
regard to Petition 89-4-1-10, submitted by Antell Partnership,
for a change of zoning on property located north of Schoolcraft
Road and east of Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
24, from P.S. to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
Imo hearing with regard to this matter on July 10, 1989, pursuant
to Council Resolution 578-89, the Council does hereby concur
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in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 89-4-1-10 is hereby approved and granted, and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map
for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and,upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution
AYES Jurcisin, Bishop, Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra.
NAYS• McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#697-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 3, 1989, which transmits
its resolution 6-145-89, adopted on June 27, 1989, with regard
to Petiticn 99-6-?-38, submitted by Antell Partnership requesting
waiver use approval to construct a motel (Comfort Inn) on property
1111 located north of Schoolcraft Road and east of Middlebelt Road
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, which property is zoned
P.S. , the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#698-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 28, 1989, which sets
forth its resolution 4-70-89, adopted on April 18, 1989, with
regard to Petition 89-1-1-1 , submitted by Renate Goettmann,
for a change of zoning on property located on the west side
of Farmington Road between Eight Mile and Norfolk Avenue in '
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to P.S. , and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on June 19, 1989, pursuant to Council Resolution 432-89, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
1.1 and unanimously adopted, it was
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#699-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 28, 1989, which sets
forth its resolution 4-72-89, adopted on April 18, 1989, with
regard to Petition 89-1-1-3, submitted by Boggio Associates,
Inc. for Building Company of America, for a change of zoning
on property located on the west side of Farmington Road, south
of Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA
to P S , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on June 19, 1989, pursuant to Council
Resolution 432-89, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#700-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 1989, which sets
forth its resolution 4-49-89, adopted on April 4, 1989, with
regard to Petition 89-2-1-6, submitted by Bruce and Toni Mette,
for a change of zoning on property located on the east side
of Arcola Avenue between Plymouth Road and Wadsworth Avenue
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25 frnm R-1 to P, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
Iwo on June 19, 1989, pursuant to Council Resolution 432-89, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 89-2-1-6 is hereby approved
and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating
the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and,upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#701-89 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Adamas,
Inc. , dated May 12, 1989, covering new industrial facilities
to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 50; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor
of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each
taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local
governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located,
i e. , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the
said Application has been received, and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Adamas, Inc. , the Assessor,
and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearir,g
having in fact been conducted on June 26, 1989 at the Livonia
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS•
1 That the City Council , on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Adamas, Inc. , finds and
determines (a) that the granting of this industrial
facilities exemption certificate shall not have the
effect of substantially impeding the operation of the
local governmental unit or impairing the financial
soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem
property tax in the local governmental unit in which
the facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant
has fully complied with the requirements of Section
9, Act No. 198, P A 1974, as amended.
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from, Adamas,
Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located
within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 50, for 10 years.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Jurcisin, Bishop, McCotter and Taylor
NAYS. Ochala and Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action regarding the proposed installation of a street
improvement on Hubbard, Five Mile to Jamison in Section 22.
The motion failed for lack of support.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#702-89 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
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No. 326 for a proposed street improvement consisting of a 34
ft. wide, 7" thick concrete pavement with curbs and gutters
(Alternate I) on Hubbard Road, Five Mile to Jamison Section
22 in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required
by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing
thereafter having been held thereon on June 26, 1989 at the
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and
the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessments levied in the special assessment roll as prepared
by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of
the cost of a street improvement to be constructed in Special
Assessment District No. 326, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated May 12, 1989, in the amount of $55,485.00 , are
fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived
by re-instruction of improvements proposed in said
district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
lim (2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 326 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into fifteen
(15) equal annual installments with interest at the
rate of eight (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from December 1 , 1990. Said interest
shall be payable on each installment due date, provided,
however, that after the issuance of bonds in
anticipation of the collection of the unpaid assessments
on the said special assessment roll , said rate of
interest shall be not more than 1% above the average
rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such cases
where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars
($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced
so that each installment shall be above and as near
Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first installment
shall be due and payable December 1 , 1991 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
lim assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
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who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3.08 190. Any property
owner assessed may pay the whole or any part of the
assessment without interest or penalty up to December
1 , 1990,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1991
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3 08.210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1990, and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall
be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1 ) years interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 3.08.200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year ortly Vie interest for all unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 40%
of the paving costs ($73,440.00) , and
(7) The Livonia Board of Education shall assume its share
in the cost of this project for 1 ,215 feet at Bentley
High School , which is estimated to be in the amount
of $54,675.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra.
NAYS. Jurcisin and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#703-89 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated December 15, 1988, pursuant
to Council Resolution 925-88, adopted on September 28, 1988,
and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 08.060 of
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
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lig containing a report with regard to the installation of 100-watt
high pressure sodium lights on davitt poles in the
Smokler-Rousseau Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 32, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and a public
hearing having been held thereon on July 10, 1989, pursuant
to Council Resolution 552-89, after due notice as required by
Title 3, Chapter 8 of said Code, as amended, and after a careful
consideration having been given to all such matters including
the various objections, comments and observations of individuals
in attendance at such public hearing, the Council does hereby
determine to proceed no further with the special assessment
proceeding heretofore commenced for the proposed improvement.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
1704-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 22, 1989, which sets
forth its resolution 5-90-89, adopted on May 9, 1989, with regard
to Petition 89-3-1-8, submitted by Dr. Jerry Nosanchuk, for
a change of zoning on property located on the north side of
Schoolcraft Road between Ellen Drive and Riverside Court in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21 , from R-2 to P, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on July 10, 1989, pursuant to Council Resolution 553-89, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 89-3-1-8 is hereby approved
and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating
the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and,upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jurcisin, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra.
NAYS. Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1705-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Emergency Preparedness, dated July 7, 1989,
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Log wherein it is indicated that the Fire Department has received
cash donations in the amount of $1 ,050.00 from the sources
indicated, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the said donations as well as authorize their
deposit in Account No. 702-000-285-280.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#706-89 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 McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#707-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dan
O'Kennedy, dated July 12, 1989, and the Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation, dated July 13, 1989, the Council does hereby
take this means to indicate that the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
Lis (Musicians Association of Ireland) is recognized as a non-profit
organization operating in the community, the action herein being
taken for the purpose of affording Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
(Musicians Association of Ireland) an opportunity to obtain
a bingo license from the State of Michigan in accordance with
provisions of State Statute
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#708-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 5, 1989, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
July 14, 1989, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Louis E. Denha, stockholder in Star Supermarket, Inc to
transfer ownership of 1989 SDD-SDM Licensed Business from Wine
Palace, Inc. for a business located at 13971 Middlebelt, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#709-89 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Friends of the Livonia Library, dated July 15, 1989, requesting
permission to install a tEmporary 11 ' x 17' sign on Five Mile
and one on Farmington Road and two more direction signs at the
Civic Center Library during a book sale to be conducted on August
5, 1989 from 9.00 A M. to 5:00 P.M. and on August 6, 1989 from
1 .00 to 5.00 P M , the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form herein submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,157th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8:51 P.M , July 17, 1989
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Robert F Nash, City Clerk