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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 6, 1988, 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. Councilwoman McCotter delivered the invocation. Roll was called with
the following result Present* Fernon P. Feenstra, Laura Toy, Joan McCotter, Gerald
Taylor and Dale Jurcisin Absent* Robert R Bishop and Ron Ochala (both Councilmen
on vacation).
Elected and appointed officials present. Robert D. Bennett, Mayor; Robert
F. Nash, City Clerk, Cathryn K. White, Assistant City Attorney; H. Shane, Assistant
Planning Director; Raul Galindo, City Engineer; Ron Mardiros, City Assessor; Ray
ii. Pomerville, Labor Relations Director; Barney Knorp, Fire Chief; David Preston, Finance
Director; Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Administrative Services, John Fegan, Director
of Building Inspection; Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director, Bonnie Johnson, Council
Office; Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Manager; Tom Carey, Traffic Commission;
William LaPine, Planning Commission and Raymond Tent, Planning Commissioner-to-be.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1603-88 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,131st Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 22, 1988 are
hereby approved
A communication from the Finance Director, dated June 21 , 1988, forwarding
financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending May 31 , 1988
im. was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
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iwo On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#604-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Paul
Zahra, dated June 20, 1988, requesting permission to close Sunset
between Dalhay and Orangelawn on August 7, 1988, between 3.00
P.M. and 10.00 P.M. , for the purpose of conducting a block party,
the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action
taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police
Department.
#605-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 16, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which requests Council authorization
for a procedure to sell current used police vehicles and drug
forfeiture vehicles using a private auto auction facility, i .e. ,
Auto Pool Auction Company, 19865 Telegraph, Romulus, Michigan,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of this request
in the manner and form detailed in the aforesaid communication.
A communication from the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated
LMay 24, 1988, re the Livonia Housing Commission Audit Report was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
1606-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated June 15, 1988, wherein he is recommending
the purchase and installation of a satellite dish in the Civic
Center Area, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Mayor
for his report and recommendation.
#607-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated June 13, 1988,
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein certain budget
adjustments are recommended for the current fiscal year, the
Council does_ hereby determine to increase the following accounts
in the following amounts:
101-232-808-000 Audit $12,000
101-234-813-000 Labor Relations 10,000
101-236-765-000 Personnel Selection 2,000
101-236-825-000 Personnel Selection 2,500
101-236-828-000 Personnel Selection 5,000
101-236-905-000 Personnel Selection 1 ,000
101-302-702-000 Police 14,269
101-302-715-000 Police 1 ,021
ibm 101-302-719-000
101-302-720-000 Police 117
101-302-722-000 Police
Police 3,183
3,300
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101-371-709-000
Inspection
101-441-709-000
Engineering 3,500
25,000
101-737-776-000 Historical Commission 600
$83,490
Further, the Council does hereby determine to reduce the following
accounts in the following amounts.
101-230-702-000 Finance (17,500)
101-915-702-000 Data Processing ( 5,000)
(22,500)
Further, the Council does hereby determine that in addition to
the adjustments indicated on Page 2 of the aforesaid communication,
that the balance of the funds required to implement the action
taken herein shall be appropriated from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account and/or revenues not budgeted at the beginning of the
year.
#608-88 RESOLVED,that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated June 6, 1988,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby request that in accordance
with Council Resolution 300-88 the property at 18259 Lathers
im. (Lots 11 , 12, 115 and 116 of Dohany Subdivision) be posted with
a "For Sale" sign for 30 days prior to taking bids and that the
Director of Finance prepare specifications and obtain competitive
bids which bids be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a
money order or certified check which is equal to five percent
of the bid price, or $500, whichever is greater, and in event
of a default, the deposit is subject to forfeiture or liquidated
damages, and all competitive bids shall thereafter be submitted
to the Council for consideration; and further, that the Department
of Law is authorized to obtain an appraisal of said property
for a sum not to exceed $200, and a like amount is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from Account
101-267-972-001 for this purpose.
1609-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 13, 1988, transmitting for
Council acceptance a Deed under Act 223, Public Acts of 1909,
as amended, being Deed No. 143285, executed on February 11 , 1988,
by Roland Harmes, Jr , Chief, Real Estate Division, Department
of Natural Resources for the State of Michigan, to the City of
Livonia, conveying land in the City of Livonia, described as
follows.
Garden Farms
Lot 98A1 Lot 98 except the South 50 feet thereof
also except the East 20 feet thereof,
#045-01-0098-002
Schanhites Marquette Manor
Lot 384 also East half adjacent vacated alley,
#100-01-0384-000
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Township 1 South, Range 9 East, Section 21
Part of Southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 21 ,
beginning North 0° 24' 35" West 1308 86 feet from
South quarter corner of Section 21 , thence North
89° 21 ' 23" West 658 07 feet, thence North 0° 25'
27" West 8 15 feet, thence South 89° 45' 50" East
658 feet, thence South 0° 24' 35" East 12.83 feet
to point of beginning, #083-99-0007-001
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City
of Livonia to accept the aforesaid Deed under Act 223, Public
Acts of 1909, as amended, being Deed No 143285, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#610-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 2, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $655.00 from the Tools and Supplies Account
(441-766-000) to the Capital Outlay Account (441-987-000) for
the purpose of purchasing a replacement Motorola Maxar U.H.F.
25 watt car radio
#611-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 14, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize an
increase in the 1987-88 Street Maintenance Budget (Activity 463)
in the amount of $50,000 00, said amount to be appropriated and
transferred from the State Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Local Road
Receipts, to cover the cost of concrete pavement repair in Newburgh
Heights Subdivision No. 2 in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 18.
1612-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
July 6, 1987, from the Engineering Department which bears the
signature and approval as to form by the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council
acceptance Warranty Deeds, more particularly described as
Warranty Deed dated June 26, 1987, executed for Marvin
Canner and Lorraine Canner, his wife, Ann Shultz, survivor
of herself and her deceased husband, Max Shultz, whose
death certificate is attached, Jerome Soble and Marilyn
Soble, his wife; Kenneth Soble, a married man, and estate
of Allen Soble, Deceased, whose death certificate is attached
by Richard S. Soble, his Trustee and Doree Soble, wife
of Kenneth Soble for the North 60 feet of the following
described parcel •
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That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36 described
� as beginning at a point on the North section line distance
~�~ N. 89° 42' 00" East, 2,019'85 feet from the Northwest corner
of Section 36 and proceeding thence N 89° 42' 00" East
along said North line 93.00 feet, thence S. 01" 33' 30"
West, 300,00 feet, thence S 89° 42' 00" West 93 00 feet,
thence N. Ol" 33' 30x East 300.00 feet to the point of
beginning (Plymouth Road Right-of-Way)
28663-97 Plymouth
Tax Item 36Al2 (142-99-0008-000)
Warranty Deed dated May 12, 1988, executed by Krsto
Djordjevic and Dara Djordjevic, his wife, for the North
60 feet of the following parcel of land:
A certain parcel of land situated in the N.W. 1/4 of the
N. W. 1/4 of Section 35, T 1D. ,R.9E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section
35 which is S. 89^ 58' 45" E. , 1084 feet from the Northwest
corner of Section 35, thence due South on a line parallel
to the West line of said Section 35, 315 feet to a point,
thence S. 89° 58' 45" East, 113 feet to a point; thence
due North 315 feet to a point, thence parallel to the North
line of said Section N. 89° 58' 45o West, 113 feet to the
� place of beginning, subject to an easement for Plymouth
--' Road over the Northerly 60 feet of said property and
easements for utilities of records. (Plymouth Road
Right-of-Way)
and a Quit Claim Deed dated November 2, 1987 executed by
Frank Nager and Lois Nager, his wife; Seymour Bodner and
Anita Bodner, his wife, and Ida Chaims, survivor of Arthur
Chaims, her deceased husband, whose death certificate is
attached hereto for the North 60 feet of the following
described parcel *
Parcel of land lying in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 36, Tl .S. ,K 9E. , Livonia Township (now City
Of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, described as. Beginning
at a point on the North line of Section 36, 439.74 feet,
N. 89° 42' 00" East, from the Northwest corner of Section
36; thence N. 89° 42' 00" East 160 feet along the North
line of Section 36 thence S U" 31 ' 46" East, 300 feet;
thence S. 89° 42' 00" West 160 feet, thence N. U" 31 ' 46"
West 300 feet to the point of beginning, together with
an easement of ingress and egress to Plymouth Road over
the East 24 feet of the South 196 feet of the North 300
feet, and the East 31 feet of the South 44 feet of the
North 104 feet of the North 313 feet of the West 439.74
� feet of said Section 36. (Plymouth Road Right-of-Way)
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Low29195 Plymouth Road
Tax Item No 142-99-0015-000
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforementioned Warranty and Quit Claim deeds and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds and do all other things necessary
or incidental to fulfill the purpose of the resolution, and
further, the Council authorizes the Engineering Department to
include six (6) foot wide sidewalks adjacent to Parcels 3662
(Tax Item No. 142-99-0015-000) and 35D9a1 (Tax Item
138-99-0021-000) in the City's Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program
at an estimated cost of $1 ,600.00 and $1 ,400.00 respectively,
and does hereby approve and authorize an expenditure of $3,000.00
from the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts (Major Road
Account) for this purpose.
#613-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 6, 1988, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the City taking
jurisdiction and control of a section of a storm sewer to be
constructed by the owners of the Plymouth Woods Apartments at
their expense, within the Edward Hines Park, the Council does
hereby determine as follows•
1 . To advise the Wayne County Public Service Division (Permit
Section) of the City' s willingness to accept jurisdiction
and maintenance of a 12-inch storm sewer (approximately
85 1 .f. ) and also 15 feet of 6 inch pipe within the Edward
Hines Park in connection with the development of the
Plymouth Woods Apartments located on the South side of
Plymouth Road in the S W 1/4 of Section 30 (in this
connection, the attached letter from the owners indicates
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.
#614-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director, dated June 21 , 1988,
to which is attached a letter from Schostak Brothers and Company,
Inc , managing agents for the Newburgh/Six Mile Limited
Partnership, which indicates that Jacobson Stores and Schostak
Brothers and Company, Inc. have agreed to participate in the
landscaping of the East side of Newburgh Road, North of Six Mile
Road, in relation to the Gold Manor Subdivision, the Council
im. does hereby grant Schostak Brothers and Company, Inc permission
to perform the work as outlined on the drawing by the City of
Livonia Planning Department plan dated 10-87, including supervising
and paying for the cost of said work
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1615-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Vonn
Investment Company, 2550 South Telegraph Road, Suite 111 ,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013, wherein an interest is indicated
in the purchase of Lots 3 and 4, Horton's Subdivision, located
in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 31 , the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation.
1616-88 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934; MCLA
125.584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, August
17, 1988, at 7 :00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items*
Petition 88-4-1-12, submitted by William J O'Connell ,
for a change of zoning on property located on the south
side of Oakley Avenue, east of Harrison, in the N.E.
1/4 of Section 24, from RUF to R-2, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 6-96-88 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 88-4-1-12 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 amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as
well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing, cause to have notice to be given by 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.
1617-88 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA
125.584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, August 15,
1988, at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
1.. Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
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Ibms, Petition 88-5-1-13, submitted by Lou Ronayne, for a
change of zoning of property located on the north side
of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald
in the S.W 1/4 of Section 5, from RUFC to R-4C, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 6-97-88
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
88-5-1-13 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 amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as
well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing, cause to have notice to be given by 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.
#618-88 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from J. P.
VanDusen, Supervisory Tax Attorney, Ford Motor Company, dated
June 22, 1988, covering new industrial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 1
for a new transmission program to meet stricter Corporate Average
Fuel Economy (CAFE) Guidelines,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
that it determines as follows.
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units
deriving property taxes from the property which will
be affected, as required by Act 198, P.A. 1974, as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council ' s interest in this
matter, and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise
the said taxing units of this Council ' s desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Monday, August 15, 1988
at 8 00 P M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan
lw. 3. The Council hereby sets Monday, August 15, 1988 at 8 00
P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for
conducting a hearing on this Application.
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L1619-88 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from J. P.
VanDusen, Supervisory Tax Attorney, Ford Motor Company, dated
June 22, 1988, covering new industrial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 1
for an AXOD Transaxle Improvement Program ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
that it determines as follows:
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units
deriving property taxes from the property which will
be affected, as required by Act 198, P.A 1974, as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council ' s interest in this
matter, and (ii) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise
the said taxing units of this Council ' s desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Monday, August 15, 1988
at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
im. 3. The Council hereby sets Monday, August 15, 1988 at 8:00
P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for
conducting a hearing on this Application.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES* McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra.
NAYS* None.
At the direction of the Chair, Item 15 regarding Settlement of the
Firefighters Contract was taken off the Agenda to be placed on the Agenda of the
Regular Meeting of July 20, 1988
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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iftw #620-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 20,
1988, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 173-88, in
connection with the report and recommendation of the Department
of Law, dated January 19, 1988, approved for submission by the
Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 692-87 in
connection with an offer of $15,000 00, submitted on behalf
of Jerry and Sharon Knoppow for the purchase of certain City-owned
property located at the rear of 33919 Plymouth Road, the Council
does hereby determine to refer this item back to the Committee
of the Whole for further consideration
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#621-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 20,
1988, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 288-88, in
connection with a communication from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission, dated February 19, 1988, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 22, 1988
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of
the request from Ground Round, Inc. , for transfer of ownership
of 1987 Class C Licensed Business With Dance Permit And
Entertainment Permit (Without Dressing Rooms) , from Saga
Restaurants, Inc. , for a business located at 17050 Laurel Park,
Livonia, Michigan, 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#622-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 20,
1988, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 303-88, with
regard to the question of whether or not relief should be afforded
with respect to special assessments for sideyard sidewalk
improvements, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action
At the direction of the Chair, Item 16 d regarding a request by Walter
Stark for a paving assessment reduction was taken off the Agenda to be placed on
the Agenda of the Regular Meeting of July 20, 1988
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iw. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1623-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 20,
1988, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 366-88, in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated January 29, 1988, which sets forth its resolution 1-7-88,
adopted on January 26, 1988, with regard to Petition 07-12-1-39,
submitted by Alan C Helmkamp for a change of zoning of property
located on the Southwest corner of Eight Mile Road and Meadowview
Lane in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, from RUFC to P S , and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on March 16, 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution
115-88, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 87-12-1-39
is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in
the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission; further,
the Council does hereby repeal and rescind Council Resolution
274-88 adopted on March 23, 1988,
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
L #624-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 20,
1988, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 441-88, in
connection with the proposed site plan submitted in connection
with Petition 87~11-2-54, submitted by McDonald' s Corporation
for waiver use approval to construct and operate a restaurant
VO property located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Farmington and Mayfield in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further aciton.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCotter, Taylor, Toy, Feenstra
NAYS: Jurcisin
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#625-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 2, 1988, which
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bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
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for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
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the unit price bid of Sunset Excavating, Inc' , 12641 Stark Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the paving of Laurel and Pinetree
Avenue with a 28' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with mountable
asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) for the estimated total cost of
$380,290.54, 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 a sum not to exceed
$380`290'54 from the 7.9 and/Or 9.8 Million Dollar General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issues with the provision that
(1 ) the Bond Issues be reimbursed for that portion of the project
which is to be financed by special assessment at such time as
funds are available from a future Special Assessment Bond Issue;
and (2) the Bond Issues be reimbursed for the City' s portion
of the project at such time as funds may be available from the
next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue; 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
Lbw or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#626-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 15, 1988, 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 Lacaria Construction, Inc. , 13357 Dieno,
Warren, Michigan 48093, for the 1988 Sidewalk Program for the
estimated total cost of $372,671 .50, based upon the Engineering
Department' s estimate of units involved, and subject to a final
payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for
this item, further, the Council does hereby appropriate a sum
not to exceed $312,671 . 50 from the 7.9 and/or 9.8 Million Dollar
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issues with the provision
that these Bond Issues be reimbursed at such time as funds are
subsequently received from the payment of bills and assessments
by affected property owners; and the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as completed,
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
a contract for and On behalf of the City of Livnnia with the
Land
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
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L^. On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#627-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 6, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and is approved fmr
submission by the Mayor, which recommends the employment of
John Psihas, P.E. , for the purpose of providing electrical
engineering services for the Fox Creek Golf Course parking lot
and for the Idyl Wyld Golf Course parking lots and Club House,
the Council does hereby reject and deny its approval with respect
to this proposal ; further, the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering Department and Finance Director do all things
necessary for the purpose of taking competitive bids with respect
to this item, in accordance with provisions of Law and City
Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Jurcisin, Toy.
NAYS: Taylor, Feenstra.
-~� The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#628-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 25, 1988, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
June 7, 1988, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
approve the request from Atared Jaafar, stockholder in Sayed,
Inc. , to transfer all stock interest in 1988 SOD-3DM Licensed
Business whereby Abdul Baydoun and Fouad Dabaja are being dropped
as stockholders through transfer of each of their 1 ,500 shares
to New Stockholder, for a business located at 13971 Middlebelt,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, 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 Councilwoman McCotter,
tft- and unanimously adopted, it was
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#629-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 5, 1988, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June
10, 1988, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from George Smith, stockholder in GSR Associates,
Inc. , to transfer ownership of a 1988 Class C Licensed Business
with Dance Permit, from LCR, Inc. , for a business located at
29300 Broadmoor, 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 Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#63040 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 7, 1988, the
Council does hereby determine that it has no objection to and
does recommend approval 0f the request from Perry Drugstores,
Inc. for a new SDM license to be located at 27494 Grand River,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Toy.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#631-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated May 31 , 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Industrial Chemical
Products, 12801 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a proposed
division of Tax Item No 46 117 99 0001 001 into three parcels,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the next Study Session
to be conducted on July 11 , 1988
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
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1632-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 2, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Carl Thomas, 14682
Pine, Box 68, Brethren, Michigan 49619, for a proposed division
of Tax Item No. 46 124 99 0023 001 into four parcels, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra
NAYS. Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#633-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 9, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Michael Siggia,
38121 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request
for dividing Tax Item No. 46 133 02 0469 000 (includes Lot 470)
into two parcels since the same would be violation of the City' s
Zoning Ordinance and Law
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. McCotter, Jurcisin, Toy, Taylor.
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1634-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated June 13, 1988,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 3-87, in connection
with a letter from Al O'Chel , 5706 Lafayette, Dearborn Heights,
Michigan, dated December 22, 1986, which indicates an interest
in purchasing certain City-owned property located at 28580 Joy
Road, Livonia, Michigan (Tax Item 143-99-0010-000, Lot G1A),
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the Council does hereby request that the Finance Director do
all things necessary to take competitive bids for the sale of
this property, in accordance with the policy established in
Council Resolution 300-88, including therein a minimum bid
requirement of $40,000'00.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#635-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 20, 1988, attaching resolution
1960-88 of the Parks and Recreation Commission and resolution
10-278-86 of the City Planning Commission, the Council does
hereby authorize the sale of
The East 134' of that part of the SE 1/4 of Section 31 ,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the E line of Section
31 distant S. 2° 12' E. 379.26 feet from the E 1/4 corner
of Section 31 , proceeding thence S. 2° 12' E. along said
line 163,41 feet, thence W. 1336.6 feet, thence N. 0°
10' 29x W. 163.3 feet; thence E. 1330.87 feet to the point
of beginning, except the E. 1 .0 acre thereof. (Parcel
31JJ1 )
-- to Roseann Bussey, the owner of the adjacent property, subject
to the following conditions:
(1 ) that the purchase price be $1532.66;
(2) that the cost of any title insurance of abstracting
be borne by the purchaser;
(3) that the conveyance be by Quit Claim Deed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES^ McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Toy
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
1636-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 21 , 1988, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the appointment of Raymond W Tent, 18051
Deering, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission
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for a new three year term which will expire on June 9, 1991 ,
provided that Mr Tent takes the oath of office as required
in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered
by the Office of the City Clerk
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES- McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Toy
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#637-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 5-94-88 adopted on May 17, 1988, with regard
to a sign permit application submitted by Seymour J. Levine
for Laurel Office Park I, II and III for three directional and
six address signs on property located at 17117, 87 and 97 North
Laurel Park, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit
application, subject to compliance with the same condition as that
set forth in the action of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCotter, Taylor, Toy.
NAYS Jurcisin, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1638-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 5-92-88 adopted on May 17, 1988, with regard
to a sign permit application submitted by Twin Valley Corporation
for a monument sign on property located at 20200-46 Farmington
Road, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit
application, subject to compliance with the same conditions
as those set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning
Commission
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On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
L. it was
#639-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Michael
Sabatini , 31630 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, received
in the Office of the City Clerk on June 8, 1988, which requests
approval to erect two signs in compliance with the conditions
set forth in Council Resolution 223-88 which granted waiver
use approval to expand an existing restaurant located within
a building on the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Merriman
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27 (Petition 87-8-2-42) , the
Council does hereby approve of the proposed signs in the manner
and form herein submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCotter, Jurcisin, Toy.
NAYS: Taylor, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
1640-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Commission, dated June 21 , 1988,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 416-88, with regard
to the question of what would constitute an appropriate zoning
classification for certain City-owned property located on the
west side of Newburgh, south of Amrhein, the Council does, in
accordance with Section 23.01 (a) of Zoning Ordinance No. 543,
request that the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing
and thereafter submit its report and recommendation on whether
the subject property should be rezoned from RUF to R-2.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra.
NAYS. Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#641-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 31 , 1988, which transmits
its resolution 5-87-88 adopted on May 17, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-4-2-15, submitted by Leonard L. Grossman requesting
waiver use approval to use an existing building for general
office purposes on property located on the east side of Newburgh
Road north of Six Mile Road and Bennett Avenue, which property
is zoned P.S , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
88-4-2-15 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#642-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 17, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 6-100-88 adopted on June 7, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-4-2-18, submitted by K & S Development requesting
waiver use approval to construct an auto service center on
property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between
Hugh and Fremont in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, which property
is zoned M-1 , the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the Planning Commission and Petition 88-4-2-18 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 all signs proposed to be installed in connection with this
property shall require the approval of the City Council prior
to installation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra.
NAYS- Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#643-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 7, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 6-101-88 adopted on June 7, 1988, with regard
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ibm to Petition 88-5-2-21 , submitted by U S Homes requesting waiver
use approval to construct a single family cluster housing project
on property located on the west side of Merriman Road, south
of Eight Mile Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, which
property is zoned R-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
88-5-2-21 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
#644-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 17, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 6-109-88 adopted on June 14, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-5-2-23, submitted by Thomas Guastello requesting
waiver use approval to utilize property for general office
purposes on property located on the east side of Middlebelt
Road, north of Schoolcraft Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
24, which property is zoned P.S , the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
88-5-2-23 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 and based upon the
stipulation that no 24 hour operation of any business on the
property will be allowed after September 15, 1988.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#645-88 RESOLVED, that in connection with Petition
88-5-2-23, submitted by Thomas Guastello requesting waiver use
approval to utilize property for general office purposes on
property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, north
of Schoolcraft Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, the
Council does hereby accept the report and recommendation of
the Mayor, dated July 5, 1988 with respect to the following
items.
(1 ) the 24-hour-a-day operation of AAA,
(2) the difference in height of the protective wall due
to grade differential ,
LI (3) the reason why a temporary certificate of occupancy
was issued,
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(4) general traffic concerns,
(5) parking of vehicles on the north side of the building,
and
(6) the matter of shields and direction of outside post
lighting.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#646-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 11 , 1988, which sets
forth its resolution 4-65-88 adopted on April 26, 1988, with
regard to Petition 88-3-1-4, submitted by Rev. H. L. Petty,
Pastor for Bethel Baptist Temple, for a change of zoning on
property located on the south side of Six Mile Road between
Middlebelt Road and Oporto Street in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
14, from C-2 and P.S. to RUFA, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 29, 1988,
pursuant to Council Resolution 501-88, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition 88-3-1-4 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 Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1647-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 11 , 1988, which sets
forth its resolution 4-66-88 adopted on April 26, 1988, with
regard to Petition 88-3-1-5, submitted by Alan Gottlieb for
U.S. Homes for a change of zoning on property located south
of Eight Mile between Merriman and Osmus Avenue in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 3, from RUFA to R-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June
29, 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution 501-88, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 88-3-1-5 is hereby approved
and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
ims 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
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iwoDepartment of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#648-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 11 , 1988, which sets
forth its resolution 4-67-88 adopted on April 26, 1988, with
regard to Petition 88-3-1-6, submitted by Daniel Ryan for Barbara
L. Evans and Janet M. Clugston, for a change of zoning on property
located on the southeast corner of Brookfield and Lyndon in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, from RUF to R-1 , and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on June 29, 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution 501-88, 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 Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#649-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 21 , 1988, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept a cash donation from The Brookwood
Estates Civic Association, to be credited to Account 702-000-285-
215 for use in Youth Assistance Programs.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#650-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 24, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described
as.
Grant of Easement dated May 12, 1988, executed by Metro
Specialties Investment Group, a Michigan Partnership,
by Robert A. Puzio, partner, for
The East 20 feet of the West 313 feet of the following
parcel of land.
LPart of the N.W 1/4 of Section 26, T. 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant due S. 1201 80 feet and due
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East 1032 32 feet from the N.W. corner of Section 26,
� thence due East 850 72 feet, thence South 0"29' 56" W
41 .39 feet; thence North 89"23. 58, W. 425.36 feet, thence
South 0°29' 56" W. 100 00 feet, thence North 89°23' 58"
W. 425.36 feet, thence North 0"29' 56" W. 132.7 feet, to
the point of beginning.
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,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#651-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 28, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Quit Claim Deed more particularly described as:
Quit Claim Deed dated June 27, 1988, executed by Carl
R. Thomas and Nora A. Thomas, his wife, for:
The westerly 10 feet of a parcel of land beginning at
L a pofOt on the South lina of SSctfVD 3lv Town l SoVth*
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, said point being the SE
corner of Golden Ridge Subdivision (Liber 57, Page 18,
W.C.R. ), thence N. along the East line of Golden Ridge
Subdivision a distance of 217.8 feet, thence East parallel
with the South line of Section 31 , a distance of 400 feet,
thence South parallel with the East line of Golden Ridge
Subdivision a distance of 217 8 feet, thence West along
the South line of Section 31 , a distance of 400 feet to
the point of beginning, subject to any easements,
restrictions or uses for road or highway purposes.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Register
Of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
A communication from the Mayor, dated June 22, 1988, re CR 285-88,
Three-Year Budget Project for Library was received and placed on file for the
ime information of the Council
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A communication from the Secretary of the Livonia Police Lieutenant' s
A..
and Sergeant' s Association, dated June 21 , 1988, re intent to terminate, modify,
alter and renegotiate their present agreement with the City and begin negotiations
on the new contract was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council .
A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Emergency Planning
Committee, dated May 20, 1988, re identification of catastrophic fire or explosion
sites in the City was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#652-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 28, 1988, submitted pursuant
ibm to Council Resolution 389-88, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated June 6, 1988, executed by Arthur E.
Williams, Sr. and Adeline E. Williams, his wife, and Arthur
E. Williams, Jr. and Connie V. Williams, his wife, and a warranty
deed dated June 22, 1988, from The Lord's House, a Michigan
Ecclesiastical Corporation, by Michael P. Panich, its Pastor,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
The East 60 feet of the following described parcel :
That part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section
31 , Town 1 South, Range 9 East, described as. Beginning
at the East 1/4 post of said Section 31 , running thence
North 89 degrees 41 minutes West along the East and West
1/4 line of said Section 31 , 1317.5 feet to the Northeast
corner of Golden Ridge Subdivision No. 1 , of the West
1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 , thence South 0
degrees 10 minutes 29 seconds East along the East line
of said Golden Ridge Subdivision No 1 , 222 25 feet to
a point; thence East 1325. 11 feet to a point in the East
line of Section 31 , thence North 1 degree 12 minutes West
along said East line of Section 31 , 215.15 feet to the
point of beginning. (Newburgh Road right-of-way) Tax
Item No. 124-99-0001-000
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deeds and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
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with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
4610, resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to
have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the
same as City-owned and tax exempt
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#653-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 17, 1988, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
June 30, 1988 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from M and R Development, Inc. for transfer
of ownership of 1988 SDD-SDM Licensed Business With Off Premise
Storage, Permission to Main Concession, from Showerman' s Party
Store, Inc. for a business located at 31450 W. Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
Leo AYES. McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Toy.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#654-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June
30, 1988, from Shirley Gallinat, 15507 Mayfield, Livonia,
Michigan, requesting permission to close Roycroft at Mayfield
and Loveland on Saturday, July 9, 1988, from 3 00 P.M. to 9 00
P.M. for the purpose of conducting a birthday party, the Council
does hereby grant permission as requested, the action herein
being made subject to approval of the Police Department.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#655-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does, for and on behalf
iftoof the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the amount
of $25 00 from Winom James and Charlotte S Mahoney, andy any
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subsequent donations as a result of the Flagpole Fundraiser
sponsored by Councilwoman Joan McCotter on May 30, 1988, the
purpose of which is to cover the costs involved in the purchase
and installation of a flagpole at the Civic Center Library,
further, the Council does hereby designate this $25.00 donation
and any subsequent donations as revenue to be added to Account
No 471-000-698-000 for this purpose, further, any surplus funds
are hereby authorized to be used for lighting and other
enhancements.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#656-88 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 Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#657-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 1 , 1988,
with regard to a request from Charley's Restaurants, Inc. for
a new SDM license to be located at 31501 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend
that the Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch
as this application would be in violation of and in noncomplinace
with the requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance
543, as amended, 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 Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#658-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June
30, 1988, from Karen Larson, Fairfax Block Club, 34576 Fairfax,
Livonia, Michigan, requesting permission to close the cul-de-sac
on Fairfax Street in the 34500 block west of Gill Road for a
block party on Saturday, July 16, 1988, from 4:00 P.M. to 9 00
P M. , the Council does hereby grant permission as requested,
the action herein being made subject to approval of the Police
Department
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#659-88 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs
to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and to
revitalize the City' s economy, and to assist industrial and
commercial enterprises, and to encourage the location, expansion
or retention of industrial and commercial enterprises to provide
needed services and facilities to the City and its residents,
and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the
"Corporation") , and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No.
338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"),
and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, will prepare
and submit a project plan (the "Project Plan"), involving a
manufacturing project to be undertaken on behalf of Embest,
Inc. and Country Fresh, Inc. , Michigan corporations (the
"Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338, it is necessary to hold
a public hearing concerning the Project, the Project Plan and
the bonds proposed therein to be issued by the Corporation (the
"Bonds"), prior to taking legislative action relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
1 . Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the City Council
shall meet on August 15, 1988 at 8.00 p.m , at which time it
shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation' s submission
of the Project Plan and the issuance by the Corporation of the
Bonds.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed upon receipt
of the signed Project Plan from the Corporation to give notice
of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice thereof in
the Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in
the City, (2) posting in at least ten (10) conspicuous and
public places in the project district area, and (3) mailing
to the last known owner of each parcel of real property in the
project district area at the last known address of the owner
as shown by the tax assessment records, which notices shall
be published and given at least fourteen (14) full days prior
to the date set for said hearing
err
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Low 3 Said notice shall be in substantially the following
form
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR EMBEST, INC PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public
Acts of Michigan 1974 as amended, The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia, has submitted a project
plan to the City Council for its approval .
Said project plan deals with the acquisition and renovation
of a 139,000 square foot dairy processing facility to be owned
by Embest, Inc. , a Michigan corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Country Fresh, Inc. , to be used by Embest, Inc. , and to be
located at 31770 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48150.
Said project plan details all information required by law relative
to said project and its impact on the community. No persons
will be displaced from the project area as a result of this
project. Said project plan also proposes the issuance of revenue
bonds by said Economic Development Corporation in a maximum
principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000 to assist in the
financing of said project.
The City Council will meet at 8 00 p.m. , Monday, the 15th
day of August, 1988, at the City Hall located at 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public
hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability of the
City Council approving, modifying or rejecting by resolution
said project plan and the issuance of bonds as proposed therein
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections
10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended
The project plan and relevant maps or plats are available for
inspection at the City Clerk's office
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered
an opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council
concerning said project, said project plan, and the bonds proposed
to be issued. Written comments may also be submitted to the
City Clerk prior to said hearing
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4 The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form
of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate
notice to the citizens of the City and is well calculated to
inform them of the intention of the Council to hold a public
hearing and the purpose of the public hearing
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,132nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8:44 P.M. , July 6, 1988.
ifi-Sed /574.d/A
Robert F Nash, City Clerk