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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 22, 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 Toy delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the
following result Present Fernon P. Feenstra, Laura Toy, Robert R. Bishop, Joan
McCotter, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala and Dale Jurcisin Absent. None
Elected and appointed officials present Robert D Bennett, Mayor, Robert
iirsF. Nash, City Clerk; Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Elaine Tuttle, City Treasurer,
' John Nagy, Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Karen Szymula, Director
of Legislative Affairs, Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Ray
Pomerville, Labor Relations Director, Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Jeanne Treff,
Cable TV Director and William La Pine, Planning Commission
Councilwoman McCotter requested that the minutes of the 1 ,130th Regular Meeting held
June 1 , 1988 be corrected to indicate that her absence was due to City business
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
1534-88 RESOLVED, that the minutes (as corrected) of the 1 ,130th
Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June
1 , 1988 are hereby approved
*Councilwoman McCotter abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
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the provisions of Section 2 04 190 B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 15, 1988, re Clarenceville
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Lim School District Summer Taxes was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 15, 1988, re Livonia Public
Schools Tax Rate for 1988-89 was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
A communication from the City Treasurer, dated June 17, 1988, re Oakland
Schools Collection of Taxes was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 15, 1988, re Schoolcraft
College Tax Rate for 1988 was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council .
imi At the direction of the Chair, Item 14 was removed from the Consent Agenda
and placed with Item 35 under Unfinished Business, both items concerning an Economic
Development Project requested by Embest, Inc
Also at the direction of the Chair, Item 16 regarding the 11th Annual Heart
Fund Golf Day Benefit was removed from the Consent Agenda.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#535-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated May 9, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Robert Armistead,
28827 Kirkside, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, and having
also considered a letter from Mr Robert Armistead, dated May
24, 1988, 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 and combining Tax
Item Nos 46 129 01 0092 001 (92A) , 46 129 01 0093 001 (93A1
94B1 ) and 46 129 01 0093 002 (93B 94A) into three parcels since
the same would be in violation of the City' s Zoning Ordinance
and Law
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#536-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. and
Mrs Jack Dean, 16396 Aldrich Court, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
dated May 23, 1988, requesting permission to close Aldrich Court
on Saturday, July 30, 1988, from 4.00 P M. to 10 00 P M. , for
the purpose of conducting an annual neighborhood block party,
the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#537-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sandra
Kiser, 20015 Pollyanna, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated May 26,
1988, requesting permission to close Southampton between Navin
and Whitby on Saturday, August 20, 1988, from 10.00 A.M to 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 the approval of the Police Department.
#538-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Joanne
Strgempek, 14272 Ramblewood, Livonia, Michigan and Mary Hendrian,
14273 Ramblewood, Livonia, Michigan, dated June 2, 1988, requesting
permission to close Ramblewood from Perth to Scone on Saturday,
August 20, 1988, from 4 00 P.M. to 9 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 the approval of the Police Department
#539-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Livonia
Wood Carvers, dated May 27, 1988, wherein a request is submitted
for a waiver of all fees in connection with transient merchants
license requirements for the exhibitors at the Fourteenth Annual
Livonia Wood Carving Show, to be held on August 6 and 7, 1988
at the Eddie Edgar Sports Arena and which also requests permission
to display temporary advertising signs at Five Mile and Farmington,
Farmington and Lyndon and Farmington and Schoolcraft for the
period from July 28, 1988 to August 7, 1988, the Council does
hereby approve and grant this request in the manner and form
herein submitted
#540-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Golfview Meadows/Burton Valley Civic Association, dated May 18,
1988, requesting permission to close Ronnie Lane between Oakdale
and Bristol , including the dead end at Southampton and Ronnie,
on Saturday, July 9, 1988, from 6 00 P M to 9 30 P.M , for the
purpose of conducting a street dance, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#541-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated May 11 , 1988, which bears
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the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
extension of the current contract between the City of Livonia
and Allie Brothers of Livonia, 20295 Middlebelt Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, for an additional six-month period for supplying
the Division of Fire with uniform shirts and pants at the unit
bid prices accepted in Council Resolution 548-87, further, the
Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive
bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3.04.140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated May 23, 1988, re CR
422-88 - City Federal Financial Assistance Program Report for the Year Ended November
30, 1988 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#542-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairperson for the Commission on Aging and the Director
of Community Resources, dated May 26, 1988, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
permission is requested to charge $1 00 for each senior lunch
ticket in connection with the senior citizen picnic lunch to
be conducted on Wednesday, August 3, 1988 from 10 00 A M. to
3 00 P M at Greenmead (Commission on Aging to also pay $1 00
and the Department of Community Resources to absorb the balance
of the cost) , the Council does hereby approve and grant this
request in the manner and form herein submitted
#543-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Commission, dated May 26, 1988, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the renewal of the contract between the City of
Livonia and Suzanne Daniel , a member of the Livonia Historical
Commission, as designated by the Commission, authorizing the
purchase by this member of artifacts and furnishings, the Council
does hereby authorize the said extension in the manner and form
herein recommended for a one year period, the said one year
extension to be based upon the same terms and conditions as those
which are set forth in a contract dated June 18, 1986, which
contract was previously authorized in Council Resolution 536-86,
adopted on June 4, 1986, and thereafter authorized to be renewed
in Council Resolution 488-87, adopted on June 3, 1987, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to affix their signatures to the said
Contract Extension, which Contract shall be prepared by the
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1544-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Commission, dated May 31 , 1988, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
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with regard to a request from the Mustang Owners Club to conduct
a car show at Greenmead on Sunday, August 14, 1988, the Council
does hereby approve the following
a) A $2.00 admission to the show - to be collected at the
entrance of the field where the show is held,
b) A $5 00 booth fee for the car vendors,
c) A $50 00 booth fee for the food vendor, and
d) A waiver of the transient merchant licenses,
the foregoing is made subject to the Mustang Owners Club providing
an insurance policy in the amount of $1 ,000,000 for this event
which names the City of Livonia as additional insured, in a form
to be approved by the Department of Law
1545-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kirco
Realty & Development, Ltd , 200 East Long Lake, Suite 115,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013, dated May 20, 1988, and before
determining to install street lights on ornamental poles with
underground wiring on Tech Center Drive, North of Plymouth Road,
West of Middlebelt Road in the City of Livonia, the cost of which
is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is
hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all
property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of
parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned
by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant,
and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as
to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment
and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the
City, the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special
assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 140
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#546-88 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 Mr Harry Pierce,
9655 Farmington, 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 approve of the proposed division
and combination of Tax Item Nos 129 01 0119 000, 129 01 0120
000, 129 01 0121 000 and 129 01 0122 000 into four parcels, the
legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL "A"
The West 76 2 feet of Lots 119, 120, 121 and 122 of Supervisor' s
Livonia Plat No 2 of the S 5/8 of the N E 1/4 and the E 1/2
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#549-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 5-93-88, adopted on May 17, 1988, with regard
to a Sign Permit Application, submitted by Cambridge Center Limited
Partnership for two office monument signs and one subdivision
entrance marker sign for property located at 38777 and 39209
Six Mile Road, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit
application with respect to all three signs, subject to compliance
with the same condition set forth in the aforesaid action of
the Planning Commission, as well as approval of the subdivision
entrance marker sign by the adjoining subdivision civic
association.
#550-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director, dated June 2, 1988, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission
on May 26, 1988, wherein the Commission did approve the following
pay raises for seasonal laborers, high school and college co-ops
as follows:
Lip High School Co-ops $4.00 (19.4%) 1st year
College Co-ops $4.25 (23.2%) Date of Hire
$4.50 (20%) 6 months
Seasonal Laborers $4.50 (12. 5%) 1st season
$5.00 (11 .1%) 2nd season
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action,
the same to take effect commencing on June 1 , 1988
#551-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr and
Mrs. R. W Burns, 8914 Hartel , Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
May 17, 1988, wherein they have indicated an interest in purchasing
certain City-owned property located adjacent to their own property
(N 75' of Lot 4, Newman Joy Road Subdivision) , the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for its report
and recommendation
#552-88 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
10, 1988, at 8:00 P M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
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of the N. 3/8 of the N E 1/4 of Sec 33, T. 1 S , R 9 E. , L.
66, P. 1 , W.0 R.
PARCEL "B"
The East 76 25 feet of the West 152 5 feet of Lots 119, 120,
121 , and 122 of Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No 2 of the S. 5/8
of the N E 1/4 and the E. 1/2 of the N. 3/8 of the N E 1/4
of Sec. 33, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , L 66, P 1 , W.0 R.
PARCEL "C"
The East 76 25 feet of the West 228.75 feet of Lots 119, 120,
121 , and 122 of Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No 2 of the S. 5/8
of the N E 1/4 and the E 1/2 of the N. 3/8 of the N E. 1/4
of Sec. 33, T 1 S. , R 9 E. , L 66, P 1 , W C.R.
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
A communication from the Department of Assessment, dated June 1 , 1988
re levy of taxes upon property in the City was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council .
#547-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 27, 1988, with
respect to a request from Gilbert/Robinson, Inc for a new full
year Class C license to be located at 37716 Six Mile Road, Laurel
Park Place, Livonia, Michigan, 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 noncompliance 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
#548-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 1 , 1988, which transmits
its resolution 5-91-88, adopted on May 17, 1988, with regard
to Petition 87-8-2-39, submitted by Louis G Redstone Associates,
requesting waiver use approval to renovate and construct an
addition to the existing building located on the north side of
Plymouth Road between Hubbard and Merriman Roads in the Southeast
16-0 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 87-8-2-39 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
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(1 ) Petition 88-4-1-9, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located
on the North side of Five Mile Road, West of Merriman
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, from C-2 to
RUFA, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
5-83-88 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 88-4-1-9 be approved,
(2) Petition 88-4-1-10, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located
on the North side of Joy Road, West of Hix Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 , from C-2 to R-1 , the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 5-84-88 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 88-4-1-10
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.
053-88 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 8,
1988, at 7:00 P M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
Petition 88-4-1-11 , submitted by Saints Credit Union
for a change of zoning on property located on the North
side of Joy Road between Louise and Melvin in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, from R-1 to P, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 5-85-88 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 88-4-1-11
be denied,
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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.
#554-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 144-88, adopted on February 10, 1988, and in
accordance with Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of May 25, 1988
an assessment roll dated May 25, 1988, for the proposed street
improvement of Auburndale between Five Mile and Myrna in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, consisting of a 28' wide full-depth
asphalt pavement with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III )
or approximately 4" of asphalt on the existing roadway (Alternate
IV) containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district
heretofore established for the construction and operation of
the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council
Resolution 144-88,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in
the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the
City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required
by the provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment roll has
been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, on Wednesday, August 10, 1988, at 8 00 P M. to review
the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and place
opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is
published and circulated generally in and throughout the said
City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of August
10, 1988, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said
hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail
to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
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district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor' s office.
#555-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 145-88, adopted on February 10, 1988, and in
accordance with Section 3.08. 100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of May 24, 1988
an assessment roll dated May 24, 1988, for the proposed street
improvement of Jarvis, South of Plymouth Road, in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 30, consisting of approximately 4" of asphalt
on the existing roadway (Alternate IV1) containing the special
assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established for
the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in
said district as designated in Council Resolution 145-88,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in
the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the
City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required
by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment roll has
been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, on Wednesday, August 10, 1988, at 8 00 P M to review
the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and place
opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is
published and circulated generally in and throughout the said
City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of March
30, 1988, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said
hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail
to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor' s office
#556-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 119-87, adopted on -Ftbruary 11 , 1987, and in
accordance with Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of May 25, 1988
an assessment roll dated May 25, 1988, for the proposed street
improvement of Parkdale, Van Court and Raleigh, in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 32, consisting of placing approximately 4" of
asphalt on the existing roadway (Alternate IV) on Parkdale and
Van Court and a street improvement consisting of a 28-foot wide
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full-depth asphalt pavement with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate
III ) on Raleigh containing the special assessments to be assessed
and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment
district heretofore established for the construction and operation
of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in
Council Resolution 119-87 ,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in
the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the
City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required
by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment roll has
been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, on Wednesday, August 10, 1988, at 8 00 P M to review
the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and place
opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
ILi once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is
published and circulated generally in and throughout the said
City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of August
10, 1988, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said
hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail
to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor' s office
1557-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
May 26, 1988, from Donald Laidlaw, Bottles & Stuff, Ltd II ,
which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of
Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal
from a determination made on May 17, 1988 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 5-88-88 with regard to Petition
88-4-2-16 submitted by Donald Laidlaw, Bottles & Stuff, Ltd
II , requesting permission to utilize an SDD License within an
existing party store located on the West side of Newburgh Road
between Five Mile Road and Lancaster Avenue in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 18, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday,
July 20, 1988 at 7 00 P.M as the date and time for conducting
a public hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to
be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary in order to give proper notice in writing, as well
as by the publication of a notice in the City' s official newspaper
of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance
with the requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia
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#558-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
May 25, 1988, from the Senior Vice President of Real Estate One,
Inc. , which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08
of Ordinance 543, as amended, takes an appeal from a determination
made on June 2, 1988 by the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 5-91-88, adopted on May 17, 1988, with regard to
Petition 87-2-8-7, submitted by the Foresta Group, Inc. requesting
approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 of Ordinance
543 in connection with a proposal to renovate an existing office
building on the North side of Five Mile Road between Edington
and Stamford in Section 16, the Council does hereby designate
Wednesday, July 20, 1988 at 7 00 P.M as the date and time for
conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing,
as well as by the publication of a notice in the City' s official
newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#559-88 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,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items.
(1 ) Petition 88-5-1-14, submitted by Ernest A Bourassa
for a change of zoning on property located on the East
side of Newburgh Road, North of Seven Mile Road in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, from RUFC to R-4C,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 6-98-88
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
88-5-1-14 be approved,
(2) Petition 88-5-1-15, submitted by Ernest A Bourassa
for a change of zoning on property located on the East
side of Gill Road, North of Seven Mile Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to R-3, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 6-99-88 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 88-5-1-15
be approved as amended to R-3C ,
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)
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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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result'
AYES Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra.
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the use of private telephone numbers at the City Hall , the use
of a City Hall mailing address and the use of City office personnel
(not including voluntary use of vacation days) in connection
with the Livonia Heart Fund activities be terminated and
discontinued.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that the following proposed resolution be
substituted in lieu of the foregoing
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Livonia
Heart Fund, dated June 1 , 1988, wherein the following action
is requested
1 ) That the City Council determine that the Livonia Heart
Fund is a worthy non-profit charity in the community,
2) That the Council grant approval to the Livonia Heart
Fund to use the Whispering Willows Municipal Golf Course
on Wednesday, August 31 , 1988 for the Annual Golf Outing
and to use the Fox Creek Golf Course for golf play only
im. in the morning and that all fees in connection therewith
be waived,
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the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid
action in the manner and form herein requested
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES: Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin.
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution to substitute adopted
A roll call vote then was taken on the substitute resolution with this result.
AYES. Toy, Ochala,
NAYS: Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra.
The President declared the substitute resolution denied
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#560'88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Livonia
Heart Fund, dated June 1 , 1988, wherein the following action
is herein requested
1 ) That the City of Livonia co-sponsor the 1988 Golf Day
Benefit,
2) That the City Council determine that the Livonia Heart
Fund is a worthy non-profit charity in the community,
3) That the Council grant approval to the Livonia Heart
Fund to use the Whispering Willows Municipal Golf Course
On Wednesday, August 31 , 1988 for the Annual Golf Outing
and to use the Fox Creek Golf Course for golf play only
in the morning and that all fees in connection therewith
be waived,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid
action in the manner and form herein requested
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra
L NAYS Toy, Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#561-88 RESOLVED, that with regard to the proposed termination
and use of a City Hall private telephone, the use of a City Hall
address and the use of City office personnel (not including the
use of voluntary vacation days) in connection with the Livonia
Heart Fund, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
1562-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 1 , 1988,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 949-87, in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
July 28, 1987, which sets forth its resolution 7-162-87, adopted
on July 21 , 1987, with regard to Petition 87-6-1-25, submitted
L by Herrel F. Sutton, for a change of zoning on property located
east of Edington Road between Angeline Avenue and Plymouth Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF to R-1A, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on September 9, 1987, pursuant to Council Resolution 710-87,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 87-6-1-25 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 No 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Feenstra.
NAYS Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
Itsw and unanimously adopted, it was
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1563-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
June 6, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 640-87
in connection with a communication from the City Auditor, Plante
& Moran, 27400 Northwestern Highway, P.O. Box 307, Southfield,
Michigan 48037-0307 dated May 18, 1987 to which is attached
the financial report with additional information for the year
ending November 30, 1986, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#564-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
June 6, 1988, with regard to the question of whether or not
deposits should be required by the City in the sale of such
items as real property and used motor vehicles, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action in view of the
policy established in Council Resolution 300-88 governing the
sale of City-owned land and Council Resolution 301-88 governing
the sale of City-owned vehicles
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#565-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
June 6, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 169-88,
with regard to the requirement of deposit and/or earnest money
to be used in the sale of City-owned property, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action in view of the policy
established in Council Resolution 300-88 governing the sale
of City-owned land and Council Resolution 301-88 governing the
sale of City-owned vehicles.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated April 6, 1988, re
Audit Report Fiscal Year Ending November 30, 1987 (CR 352-88) was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
1566-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
June 6, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1171-87, the Council does hereby determine to increase the salary
of the Deputy City Treasurer to a sum equal to that currently
established for the Deputy City Clerk
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(l.
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8.40 P.M
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that the following proposed resolution be
substituted in lieu of the foregoing.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
June 6, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1171-87, the Council does hereby determine to increase the salary
of the Deputy City Treasurer to a sum equal to that currently
established for the Deputy City Clerk, provided, however, that
the starting salary for the Deputy City Treasurer shall be
established on a five-step incremental basis similar to that
established with regard to the Director of Legislative Affairs.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with this result
AYES McCotter, Ochala, Feenstra
(m. NAYS: Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin.
The Vice President declared the resolution to substitute denied
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES: Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin
NAYS: Feenstra, McCotter
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1567-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Committee of the Whole, for its report and recommendation, the
matter of the salary which was previously established for the
Director of Legislative Affairs
The President resumed the Chair at 8 45 P M
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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th.
1568-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated June
8, 1988, with regard to the proposed library plaque to be
installed in the new Civic Center Library, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recummendatiVD.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala ,
it was
1569-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 8,
1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 85-88 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated November 24, 1987, which sets forth its resolution
11-258-87, adopted on November 17, 1987 with regard to Petition
87-10-1-37 submitted by Mayflower Development, Inc , for a change
of zoning of property located on the Southwest corner of Stark
and Pinetree in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 from P.L to
R-9, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on January 11 , 1988, pursuant to Council
U&
Resolution 1167-87, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
87-10-1-37 is hereby denied for the following reasons
1 . The proposed change of zoning will be detrimental to
and not in harmony with the surrounding uses in the
area
2. The proposed change of zoning is contrary to the Future
Land Use Plan designation of low density residential
land use for the property
3. The proposed change of zoning will provide for a density
of population on the subject site which far exceeds
the average density in the area
4. The proposed change of zoning represents spot zoning
which is contrary to good planning practice
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala , Jurcisin, Feenstra
NAYS Bishop.
ILThe President declared the resolution adopted
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ibordescribed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No 49", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
Ternes Land Development Company, Division of Howard Ternes
Packaging Company, a Delaware Corporation, of the Council ' s
pending action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing
on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 49, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 49, and
WHEREAS, on February 1 , 1988 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
Development District No 49, at which time Ternes Land Development
Company, and other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia
had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements both
written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this
City Council ), and a representative of Ternes Land Development
Company, attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice
of such hearing on behalf of the said corporation,
WHEREAS, having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated June 8, 1988, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 225-88,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA,
AS FOLLOWS
1 . An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described above
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 49 "
EXHIBIT A
PLYMOUTH ROAD INDUSTRIAL SUB WHICH IS PART OF THE SOUTHWEST
1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWN 1 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST, LIBER 96, PAGE
6, 7, & 8, WAYNE COUNTY RECORDER, LOT 7 10 942 ACRES
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Toy, Ochala, Jurcisin
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#573-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 8,
1988, with regard to the proposed library dedication plaque
as submitted by the Capital Improvement Committee, the Council
does hereby approve the purchase and installation of same as
revised
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 8,
1988, with regard to the proposed library dedication plaque
as submitted by the Capital Improvement Committee, 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 referral resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, McCotter, Ochala
NAYS Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution to refer denied
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra.
NAYS Toy, McCotter, Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#574-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director and the Director of Labor Relations,
dated June 17, 1988, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission
on June 16, 1988, wherein the Commission recommends that the
Council concur in a proposed three year contract to be entered
into by and between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Fire
Fighters Union, Local 1164, Affiliated with the International
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Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, for the period December
1 , 1987 through November 30, 1990, and that the necessary
amendments to the Retirement Plan Ordinance, and Compensation
Plan and changes in certain benefits as required to effectuate
this agreement be approved, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1988
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 25, 1988, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
April 28, 1988 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from LeBordeaux, Inc. to add space to
a 1987 Class C and SDM licensed business with dance permit for
a business located at 30325 W Six Mile Road, 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
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#575-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 25, 1988, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
April 28, 1988 in connection therewith, with regard to a request
from LeBordeaux, Inc to add space to a 1987 Class C and SDM
licensed business with dance permit for a business located at
30325 W Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the July 20, 1988
Regular Meeting
A roll call vote was taken on the referral resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala
NAYS Bishop, Jurcisin, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution to refer adopted
lbw On a motion by Councilman Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 17, 1988 on all matters
required by Sections 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
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as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on May 25, 1988, after due notice as required by Section 3.08 070
of said Code, and after careful consideration having been given
to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
3 08.080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting
of a 31 ' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete
curbs and gutters (Alternate II ) in the North 1/2
of Golden Ridge Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as described in said statement,
and to defray the cost of such improvement by special
assessment upon the property especially benefited
in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvements as set forth in said statement dated
March 17 , 1988,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
Lis $896,235 88,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall
be paid for in part by special assessments on the
property benefited thereby and in part by the City
at large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be 15% of paving ($102,522 88) and 100% of the
drainage ($212,750 00) and the additional sum of
$1 ,520.00 for 40 1 .f (Parcel 124-01-0378-000) ,
and that the balance of said cost and expense of
said public improvement amounting to 84.8% of paving
($579,443.00) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in
proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that the assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in fifteen (15) annual
installments together with interest thereon on the
unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments
shall be levied as follows
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A special assessment district in the E 1/2 of Section
31 T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property shown
on the Proposed Assessment Roll and the Proposed
Special Assessment District Plan
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and
parcels of land within the above district designated
by the Council and to assess to each such lot or
parcel of land such relative portions of the whole
sum to be levied against all lands in the special
assessment district as the special benefits to such
lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit
of all land and also to enter upon such roll the
amount which has been assessed to the City at large,
all in accordance with the determination of the
City Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City
Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required
by the provisions of Section 3.08 100 of the Livonia
L Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council ,
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon pursuant to Section 3 08.110 of the said
code.
The above motion failed for lack of support.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 17, 1988 on all matters
required by Sections 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on May 25, 1988, after due notice as required by Section 3 08 070
of said Code, and after careful consideration having been given
to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
3.08 080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting
of a 28' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with mountable
asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) in the North 1/2 of
Golden Ridge Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement, and to defray
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limthe cost of such improvement by special assessment
upon the property especially benefited in proportion
to the benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvements as set forth in said statement dated
March 17, 1988,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $824,290 00,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall
be paid for in part by special assessments on the
property benefited thereby and in part by the City
at large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be 15% of paving (or $91 ,706.78) and 100% of the
drainage (or $212,774 22) and the additional sum
of $1 ,360 00) for 40 1 f. (Parcel 124-01-0378-000),
and that the balance of said cost and expense of
said public improvement amounting to 84 8% of paving
($518,449 00) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in
proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that the assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in fifteen (15) annual
installments together with interest thereon on the
unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments
shall be levied as follows.
A special assessment district in the E 1/2 of Section
31 T 1 S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property shown
on the Proposed Assessment Roll and the Proposed
Special Assessment District Plan
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and
parcels of land within the above district designated
INN by the Council and to assess to each such lot or
parcel of land such relative portions of the whole
sum to be levied against all lands in the special
assessment district as the special benefits to such
lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit
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of all land and also to enter upon such roll the
amount which has been assessed to the City at large,
all in accordance with the determination of the
City Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City
Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required
by the provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council ,
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon pursuant to Section 3 08 110 of the said
code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin
NAYS: Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#576-88 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated March 17, 1988 on all matters
required by Sections 3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on May 25, 1988, after due notice as required by Section 3 08 070
of said Code, and after careful consideration having been given
to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
3 08 080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting
of the placement of approximately 4" of asphalt over
the existing roadway (Alternate IV) in the North 1/2
of Golden Ridge Subdivision , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as described in said statement,
and to defray the cost of such improvement by special
assessment upon the property especially benefited
in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived,
lbw (3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvements as set forth in said statement dated
March 17 , 1988,
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(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $227,337.65,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall
be paid for in part by special assessments on the
property benefited thereby and in part by the City
at large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be 15% of paving (or $32,367 10)and 100% of the
drainage (or $11 ,508 55) and the additional sum
of $480 00 for 40 1 f. (Parcel 124-01-0378-000),
and that the balance of said cost and expense of
said public improvement amounting to 84 8% of paving
($182,982 00) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in
proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that the assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual
installments together with interest thereon on the
unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments
shall be levied as follows
A special assessment district in the E. 1/2 of Section
31 T 1 S , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property shown
on the Proposed Assessment Roll and the Proposed
Special Assessment District Plan
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and
parcels of land within the above district designated
by the Council and to assess to each such lot or
parcel of land such relative portions of the whole
sum to be levied against all lands in the special
assessment district as the special benefits to such
lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit
of all land and also to enter upon such roll the
amount which has been assessed to the City at large,
all in accordance with the determination of the
City Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City
Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required
by the provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia
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Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council ,
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon pursuant to Section 3.08 110 of the said
code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Feenstra
NAYS: Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#577-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 28, 1988, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
May 13, 1988, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Ronald Abraham, Inc for transfer
of ownership of a 1987 Class C-SDM licensed business with dance
permit and entertainment permit without dressing rooms from
Cheers Enterprises, Inc for a business located at 14950
Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48151 , 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
AYES Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Ochala, Jurcisin
NAYS Taylor, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#578-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by certain residents of Parkview Estate Subdivision, dated May
31 , 1988, regarding the location of the entrance to Fox Creek
LGolf Course, the Council does hereby request that the City
Engineer and Parks and Recreation Commission submit their
respective reports and recommendations, further, the Council
does hereby request that the Chief of Police, in accordance
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Iwowith Section 10.09 090 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, issue a temporary 90-day traffic order which prohibits
through traffic on Fairway, South of Seven Mile Road, and which
also requires that all traffic exiting from the entrance to
the Fox Creek Golf Course on Seven Mile Road make right turns
only, further, the Council does hereby request that the Traffic
Commission, in accordance with Section 10.09 080 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, approve the aforesaid temporary
traffic orders on a permanent basis
A communication from the Fire Chief, dated June 21 , 1988, re the Western
Wayne County Mutual Aid Pact was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1579-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated May 16, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and a letter from the President of the Livonia
Fire Fighters Union, dated June 6, 1988, with regard to fire
department services in connection with the Mutual Aid Pact of
Western Wayne County, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1580-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated May 24, 1988, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an annual fee
notice from the Michigan Municipal League for the period July
1 , 1988 through June 30, 1989, in the amount of $9,125 00, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize the payment of same
from funds previously budgeted for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#581-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Building Inspection, dated
May 12, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to six additional signs in connection with Petition 87-5-2-18,
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wherein the Council granted waiver use approval to construct
an automatic car wash on the South side of Plymouth Road between
Levan and Yale in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, the Council
does hereby approve the six additional signs, as detailed in
the aforesaid communication, subject to the prohibition that
no flashing signs shall be permitted and that all lights on
these signs shall be turned off on a daily basis no later than
7 30 P.M
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#582-88 WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Board of
Directors of The Economic Development Corporation of the City
of Livonia (the "Corporation") a proposal relating to the
acquisition of an existing dairy processing facility to be located
in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan (the
"Incorporating Unit") to be owned by Embest, Inc , a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Country Fresh, Inc. , a Michigan corporation (the
"Company") , and
im. WHEREAS, said proposal appears to have merit as a
"Project" as defined in Act 338, Michigan Public Acts of 1974,
as amended (the "Act") , and to meet the need for programs,
services and facilities as described in the Act, and
WHEREAS, although a "Project Plan" as defined in the
Act has not yet been completed or approved with respect to the
proposed facility (the "Project") , it is likely that the Project
will require issuance of revenue bonds by the Corporation, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to begin proceedings under
the Act with respect to the Project and to retain the services
of bond counsel to begin preparation of documents with respect
to such revenue bonds in order to induce the Company to implement
the proposal so as to provide to the Incorporating Unit and
its citizens necessary programs, services and facilities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 . Pursuant to Section 8(1 ) of the Act, the Board of
Directors of the Corporation upon the advice of the Company
hereby proposes that the land area described in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made part hereof is the land area which will be
acquired in the implementation of the Project and hereby
ibm designates to the Incorporating Unit' s legislative body said
land area described in Exhibit A as the project area for the
Project
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2 The Secretary of the Corporation be and is hereby
directed to (a) communicate the proposed project area boundaries
to the aforesaid legislative body by conveying to the foregoing
body a certified copy of this resolution, and (b) notify the
Chief Executive Officer of the Incorporating Unit of this
Corporation's intent to commence a project that two additional
directors of the Corporation representative of neighborhood
residents and business interests likely to be affected by the
proposed Project may be appointed
3 In order to more fully induce the location of the
Project in the proposed project area and subject to the
hereinafter special provisions, the Corporation will issue its
economic development limited obligation revenue bonds in an
amount presently estimated not to exceed Seven Million Eight
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,800,000) , for the purpose of paying
all or part of the cost of the Project and the costs incidental
to the issuance of the bonds. Said bonds will be issued pursuant
to the Act provided that a lease, lease purchase contract,
installment sales contract or loan agreement, and other documents
and details pertaining to the bonds are prepared with such
provisions and details as are acceptable to and approved by
Ifts this Board of Directors and provided, further, that all other
necessary action is taken in conformance with the Act and
provided, further, that the bonds can be sold
4 The proceedings and agreements relating to the
Corporation' s financial assistance of the Project and issuance
of the bonds shall contain such provisions and details as shall
absolutely and completely make certain that under no circumstances
will the Corporation, the Incorporating Unit, the State of
Michigan or any of its taxpayers or citizens, ever be required
to pay the principal of and interest on, or any costs relating
to the bonds from tax revenues or other funds of such governmental
units, and shall in addition contain provisions fully protecting
the Corporation, the Incorporating Unit and the State of Michigan
against any other liability and all costs relating to the bonds
or the Project
5 By adoption of this resolution the Corporation assumes
no obligation or liability to the Company for any loss or damage
that may result to the Company from the adoption of this
resolution and all costs and expenses in connection with the
construction of the Project and all costs of the issuance of
the bonds and any and all other costs relating to the acquisition,
financing, ownership or operation of the Project shall be paid
from the proceeds of sale of the bonds or by the Company
tw. 6 The Chairman and Secretary of the Corporation and
bond counsel are each hereby authorized to execute and submit
to the Department of Treasury of the State of Michigan, when
appropriate, an application requesting allocation of bonds for
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private purpose bond issues which states that the information
contained therein is correct and that there have not been made
or received any bribe, gift or direct or indirect contribution
to any political campaign for consideration by the State Treasurer
of the allocation request or of the Corporation of a request
to induce the Project and seek allocation
7. The firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone of
Detroit, Michigan, is hereby designated and retained by the
Corporation as bond counsel with respect to the revenue bonds
to be issued in connection with the Project, and is authorized
and directed to prepare and submit to all appropriate parties
all proceedings, agreements and other documents as shall be
necessary or appropriate in connection with the issuance of
such bonds, to make application on behalf of the Corporation
to the United States Internal Revenue Service and other
governmental agencies for such income tax and other rulings
and approvals as may be necessary in relation to the issuance
of such bonds, and the Secretary of this Corporation is authorized
to execute such powers of attorney and other documents as may
be appropriate in connection with the foregoing. The legal
fees of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone for work done in
connection with the Project shall be paid from the proceeds
of sale of such bonds or by the Company and in any event shall
be at no cost to the Corporation
EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION - PARCEL 3
A parcel of land being part of the S E 1/4 of Section 27 , T 1 S , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27 , T 1 S , R 9 E , thence
S 0°06' 10"E along the East line of Section 27 , a distance of 557 42 feet to a
point ; thence N 89°30' 10"W a distance of 300 00 feet to a point ; thence N 0°06' 10"W
a distance of 28 74 feet to a point ; thence N 89°55 ' 30"W. a distance of 722 69 feet
to a point ; thence S 0°04' 30"W a distance of 626 85 feet to the point of beginning
of the parcel herein described
Thence S 0°04'30"W a distance of 100 63 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°54'08"E a distance of 16 28 feet to a point ;
tiow Thence S 0°05'52"E a distance of 62 50 feet to a point ;
Thence S 89°54'08"W a distance of 16 46 feet to a point;
Thence S 0°04'30"W a distance of 266 70 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°55 ' 30"W a distance of 32 32 feet to a point ;
Thence S 0°04' 30"W a distance of 90 17 feet to a point ;
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irem Thence N.89°56'00"W. a distance of 48.74 feet to a point ;
Thence S 0°04'00"W. a distance of 201 .05 feet to a point ;
Thence S 89°56'00"E a distance of 81 02 feet to a point ;
Thence S 0°04'30"W a distance of 382 14 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°22'20"W a distance of 278 19 feet to a point ;
Thence S 0°06'10"E a distance of 315 00 feet to a point on the North line of
Plymouth Road (120 feet wide) ;
Thence N 89°22'20"W along said North line of Plymouth Road, a distance of
60 00 feet to a point ;
Thence N 0°06' 10"W a distance of 315 00 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°22'20"W. a distance of 71 83 feet to a point ;
Thence N 0°04'30"E a distance of 1099 24 feet to a point ;
Thence S 89°55'30"E a distance of 410 00 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 10 3815 acres of land , more or less
DESCRIPTION - PARCEL 7
A parcel of land being part of the S E 1/4 of Section 27 , T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and being more particularly described as follows !
Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27 , T. 1 S , R 9 E , thence
S.0°06' 10"E along the East line of Section 27 , a distance of 557 42 feet to a
point ; thence N 89°30' 10"W a distance of 300 00 feet to a point ; thence N 0°06 ' 10"W
a distance of 28 74 feet to a point ; thence N 89°55 ' 30"W a distance of 722 69 feet
to a point ; thence S 0°04' 30"W a distance of 1056 67 feet to a point ; thence
S 89°55'30"E a distance of 17 93 feet to a point ; thence S 0°04 '30"W a distance
of 24 13 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel herein described
Thence S 89°55' 30"E a distance of 40 63 feet to a point
Thence N 00°05'08"E a distance of 80 12 feet to a point ;
Thence S 89°54'52"E a distance of 199 62 feet to a point ;
Thence S 00°05'08"W a distance of 80 08 feet to a point ;
Thence S 89°55' 30"E a distance of 344 81 feet to a point ;
Thence S 00°06 ' 10"E a distance of 234 89 feet to a point ;
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Thence N 89°22'20"W. a distance of 87 .75 feet to a' point ;
Thence S 00°05'08"W. a distance of 248 09 feet to a point ;
Thence S 45°05'08"W. a distance of 42 43 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°54'52"W. a distance of 485 93 feet to a point ;
Thence N 00°04'30"E a distance of 244 95 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°56'00"W. a distance of 81 02 feet to a point ;
Thence N 00°04'00"E. a distance of 201 05 feet to a point ;
Thence S 89°56'00"E. a distance of 22 20 feet to a point ;
Thence S 00°04' 15"W a distance of 4 29 feet to a point ;
Thence S 58°22'56"E a distance of 90 10 feet to a point ;
Thence N 00°04' 30"E. a distance of 117 47 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 7 1905 acres of land , more or less
DESCRIPTION - PARCEL 8
A parcel of land being part of the S E 1/4 of Section 27 , T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and being more particularly described as follows
Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27 , T. 1 S , R 9 E , thence
S 0°06' 10"E along the East line of Section 27, a distance of 557 42 feet to a
point ; thence N 89°30' 10"W a distance of 300 00 feet to a point ; thence N 0°06' 10"W
a distance of 28 74 feet to a point ; thence N 89°55'30"W a distance of 722 69 feet
to a point ; thence S.0°04'30"W a distance of 789 98 feet to the point of beginning
of the parcel herein described:
Thence N.89°54 '08"E a distance of 16 46 feet to a point ;
Thence N.00°05 '52"W a distance of 17 48 feet to a point ;
Thence S.89°55 '30"E. a distance of 40 56 feet to a point ;
Thence N.00°05 '08"E a distance of 49 66 feet to a point ;
Thence S.89°54 '52"E a distance of 44 00 feet to a point ;
Thence 5.00°05 '08"W a distance of 49 65 feet to a point ;
Thence S 89°55 ' 30"E a distance of 501 07 feet to a point ;
Thence S 00°06 ' 10"E a distance of 308 35 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°55 ' 30"W a distance of 344 81 feet to a point ;
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Thence N 00°05'08"E. a distance of 80 08 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°54'52"W. a distance of 199 .62 feet to a point ;
Thence S 00°05'08"W. a distance of 80. 12 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°55' 30"W. a distance of 40.63 feet to a point ;
Thence N 00°04' 30'E. a distance of 24 13 feet to a point ;
Thence N 89°55' 30"W. a distance of 17 93 feet to a point ;
Thence N 00°04' 30"E a distance of 266 70 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 3 9318 acres of land , more or less
DESCRIPTION - PARCEL 12
A parcel of land being part of the S E 1/4 of Section 27 , T. 1 S. , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and being more particularly described as follows :
Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27 , T 1 S , R 9 E , thence
S 0°06' 10"E. along the East line of Section 27 , a distance of 557 42 feet to a
point ; thence N 89°30' 10"W a distance of 300 00 feet to a point ; thence N 0°06' 10"W
a distance of 28 74 feet to a point ; thence N 89°55'30"W a distance of 722 69 feet
to a point ; thence S.0°04 ' 30"W a distance of 1056.67 feet to the point of beginning
of the parcel herein described:
Thence S.89°55' 30"E. a distance of 17 93 feet to a point ;
Thence S 00°04' 30"W a distance of 141 60 feet to a point ;
Thence N 58°22 '56"W a distance of 90 10 feet to a point ;
Thence N 00°04' 15"E a distance of 4 29 feet to a point ;
Thence S 89°56'00"E a distance of 26 54 feet to a point;
Thence N 00°04' 30"E a distance of 90 17 feet to a point ;
ifftoThence S 89°55' 30"E a distance of 32 32 feet to the point of beginning
Containing 0 1531 acres of land , more or less
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fts
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#583-88 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, to assist
and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order
to strengthen and revitalize the City' s economy and to encourage
the location and expansion 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") ,
has designated the hereinafter described project area for such
a program to this Council for its approval thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to
establish project district area boundaries, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve
the appointment of two additional directors to the Board of
Directors of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section
4(2) of Act No 338,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation' s designation of the project area described in Exhibit
A included herein by reference (Embest, Inc. )
2 This Council does hereby establish as a project district
area the property described in Exhibit B included herein by
reference
3 This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed in Exhibit C as additional Directors of the
Corporation to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section
4(2) of Act No 338
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4 It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section
20 of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation of a
project citizens district council is not required
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver
a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the
Board of the Corporation.
6 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded
EXHIBIT C
Additional Directors
Richard C Shuler
Allied Commerce Center
31740 Plymouth Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Scott Grace
Daly Drive In
31500 Plymouth Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#584-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Hertz Corporation, Credit Union Sales, dated May 25, 1988, wherein
permission is requested for the use of the Livonia Henry Ford
Centennial Athletic Field for the purpose of conducting a private
car sale event on Saturday, August 13, 1988 from 9 00 A M
to Noon, said sale to be conducted in the south section of the
Eddie Edgar Arena parking lot, the Council does hereby grant
and approve this request, subject to providing a certificate
of insurance in the amount of $1 ,000,000 that names the City
of Livonia as additional insured, the same to be approved as
to form by the Department of Law and that a fee of $500 be charged
for this event.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
ib. NAYS: Ochala, Jurcisin
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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iim #585-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Hertz Corporation, Credit Union Sales, dated May 25, 1988, wherein
permission is requested for the use of the Livonia Henry Ford
Centennial Athletic Field for the purpose of conducting a private
car sale event on Saturday, August 13, 1988 from 9.00 A.M.
to Noon, said sale to be conducted in the south section of the
Eddie Edgar Arena parking lot, the Council does hereby request
that the Mayor submit his report and recommendation with regard
to the use of City property by a private entrepreneur such as
the Hertz Corporation.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#586-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Comrission, dated June 1 , 1988, which transmits
its resolution 5-89-88, adopted on May 17, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-4-2-17, submitted by William Roskelly requesting
waiver use approval to construct a gasoline service station
on property located on the Southeast corner of Farmington Road
and Schoolcraft Road (1-96 Service Drive) in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 27, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
imi does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and Petition 88-4-2-17 is hereby denied for the
following reasons:
1 That the petitioner has failed to affirmatively show
that the proposed use is in compliance with the general
standards and requirements set forth in Section 19.06
of the Zoning Ordinance No 543.
2 That the proposed use is contrary to the spirit and
intent of the Zoning Ordinance which, among other things,
is to promote and encourage a balanced and appropriate
mix of uses and not oversaturate an area with similar
type uses as is being proposed
3 That the proposed use would be detrimental to and
incompatible with the adjoining uses in the area
4 That the location and nature of the proposed use and
the site layout and its relation to streets giving
access to it will be such that traffic to and from
the site will be hazardous to the neighborhood since
it will unduly conflict with the normal traffic of
the area
16. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin
NAYS Bishop, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
im.
and unanimously adopted, it was
#587-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the
Planning Department to submit a report and recommendation
regarding the question of whether or not the property located
at the Southeast corner of Farmington Road and Schoolcraft
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27 should be rezoned from
C-2 to a classification which is more appropriate
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#588-88 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated April 5, 1988 pursuant to
Council Resolution 86-88, adopted on January 27, 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,
containing a report with regard to the improvement consisting
of the installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights
on davitt poles with underground wiring in the Sunnyside,
Meadowview and Biltmore Estates Subdivision located in the
East 1/2 of Section 20 and the West 1/2 of Section 21 , City
iww of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and a public hearing having
been held thereon on May 16, 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution
357-88, 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala.
NAYS Jurcisin, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#589-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from "Enough
is Enough" Coordinating Committee, dated June 8, 1988, to which
is attached petitions signed by certain residents requesting
the construction of a fifth traffic lane on Seven Mile Road
from Inkster Road to U S 275, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Traffic Commission for its report and
recommendation
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ti• On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#590-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 6, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described
as
Grant of Easement dated May 25, 1988, executed by William
V Titus (a single man) for
The South 12 feet of the following parcel of land
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, T 1S. , R.9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being described
as follows
Beginning at a point, said point being due West, 100 0
feet as measured along the North line of Section 24,
and S. 0°36'W , 60 0 feet from the Northeast corner of
the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, T 1S. ,
R 9E „ thence S 0°36' West, 210 0 feet, thence due
East, 100 0 feet, thence N 0°36' East, 210 0 feet, thence
due West 100 0 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 Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#591-88 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of
1921 , as amended, Sharron G Brown, 35573 Leon, Livonia, Michigan
48150, is hereby reappointed as a member of the Zoning Board
of Appeals, for a three year term of office, such term commencing
on July 12, 1988, which will expire on July 12, 1991 , provided
that Ms. Brown 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
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#592-88 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of
1921 , as amended, David P Parr, 14388 Gary Lane, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning
Board of Appeals, for a three year term of office, such term
commencing on July 12, 1988, which will expire on July 12,
1991 , provided that Mr Parr 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
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#593-88 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of
1921 , as amended, Susan J Muccino, 15854 Blue Skies, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning
Board of Appeals, for a three year term of office, such term
commencing on July 12, 1988, which will expire on July 12,
1991 , provided that Ms Muccino 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
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#594-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Gary
and Debbie Lawrence, 15698 Oakhill Ct , Livonia, Michigan 48154
and Larry and Debbie Dudek, 34400 Woodvale Drive, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated June 14, 1988, requesting permission
to close Oakhill Ct between Alpine and Ashurst, on Saturday,
July 2, 1988, from 2 30 P M to 8 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 the approval of the Police Department
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#595-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 14, 1988, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 255-88, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated May 26, 1988, executed by John T Sullivan
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Imp and Dolores Sullivan, his wife, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows
The South 30 feet of the following described parcel
That part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 14 described as
beginning at a point on the South line of Six Mile Road
distant due West 1090 29 ft. and South Q" 11 ' West 60,0
feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 14 and proceeding
thence due West along the South line of Six Mile Road
137.53 ft , thence South 0oll ' West 1207. 58 ft , thence
North 89° 15' East 137. 55 ft , thence North 0° 11 ' East
1205 77 ft, to the point of beginning. (Munger Road
right-of-way) Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel
054-99-0008-000
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with
the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested
lia to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show
the same as City-owned and tax exempt.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#596-88 RESOLVED, that having reviewed the financial report
submitted by Councilwoman McCotter, dated June 14, 1988, the
Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia Civic
Center Library, accept the donations in the amount of $4,000 00
from the Flagpole Fund-raiser 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
appropriate $4,000.00 to be added to Account Number 471-000-698-
000 in order to fulfill the purpose of thse donations. Surplus
funds will be used for lighting and other enhancements.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council does
hereby express its deep appreciation to those persons who donated
the funds to make the flagpole at the Civic Center Library
as special as the Library itself
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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1597-88 RESOLVED, that having received American Flags donated
by Fred Porman, Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 114 of
Livonia; Congressman Carl Pursell , Mrs. Edward B Covert in
Memory of her husband, as a direct result of the Flagpole
Fund-raiser sponsored by Councilwoman McCotter on May 30, 1988,
the Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia Civic
Center Library, accept the donations of American Flags, the
purpose of which is to fly freely from the flagpole situated
at the Civic Center Library.
FURTHER, the Council of the City of Livonia expresses its deep
appreciation to those persons and organizations who donated
the American Flags
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#598-88 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1599-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 20,
1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 305-88 with
respect to letters from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission,
dated February 16, 1988, February 19, 1988 and February 29,
1988, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
dated March 11 , 1988, the Council does hereby determine as
follows
1 . To approve transfer of all stock interest in Saga
Enterprises, Inc , a California Corporation, from Saga
Corporation (old) to Saga Corporation (new) , in 1987
Class C License with Dance Permit and Entertainment
Permit (without Dressing Rooms) , located at 17050 Laurel
Park Drive South, Livonia, Michigan 48154 (Step I ) ;
and
2. To approve transfer of 1987 Class C License with Dance
L Permit and Entertainment Permit (without Dressing Rooms) ,
located at 17050 Laurel Park Drive South, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, from Saga Enterprises, Inc to Saga
Restaurants, Inc (Step II ) ,
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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 Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#600-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 20,
1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 500-88 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated May 13, 1988, which transmits its resolution
4-76-88, adopted on April 26, 1988 with regard to Petition
88-4-8-13, submitted by Robert K Seymour for site plan approval
in connection with a proposal to construct a multi-tenant
building on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Shadyside
and Mayfield in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 88-4-8-13 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
IN. conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid reccimendation
of the Planning Commission, as well as based upon a revised
site plan, building elevation plan and landscape plan, all
dated June 22, 1988
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin, Feenstra
NAYS. Toy, Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#601-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and
repeal Council Resolution 231-88, adopted on March 9, 1988
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin
NAYS Ochala, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
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lbw On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
1602-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 11 , 1988, which
transmits its resolution 2-25-88, adopted on February 9, 1988,
with regard to Petition 88-1-8-2, submitted by Ameritech Mobile
Communications, Inc , requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct a 117 foot telephone communications
antenna on property located at 32721 Eight Mile Road in Section
3, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
88-1-8-2 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same condition as set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Jurcisin.
NAYS. Ochala, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,131st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9 45 P M , June 22, 1988
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Rop,„ezt F. Nash, Citk,Clerk
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