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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
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OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 21 , 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 02 P M Councilman Jurcisin 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. Harry Tatigian, City Attorney;
Robert F Nash, City Clerk, John Nagy, Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer,
Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation; Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works, Barney Knorp, Fire Chief,
Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Administrative Services; Suzanne Wisler, Director of
Community Resources, Tom Carey, Traffic Commission, James Andres, Chief Accountant
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William MacDonald. Ordinance Fnforcement Sunervisnr and Fdith hAvis, Personnel Director.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1085-88 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,140th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held November
2, 1988 are hereby approved.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
11086-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from David
C. Cleavinger, 18611 Maplewood, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
October 31 , 1988, requesting a street improvement on Maplewood,
East of Middlebelt and South of Seven Mile, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation
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imm #1087-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Director of Legislative Affairs, dated November 10, 1988, to
which is attached a proposed schedule of Council Study and Regular
Meetings for the period December 21 , 1988 through December,
1989, the Council does hereby approve the following dates for
City Council Meetings for 1988-89, subject to change with notice:
STUDY MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS
Wednesday, December 21 , 1988
Monday, January 16 JANUARY Monday, January 9
Monday, January 30 1989 Wednesday, January 25
Wednesday, February 15 FEBRUARY Monday, February 6
Monday, February 27 1989 Wednesday, February 22
Wednesday, March 15 MARCH Wednesday, March 8
1989 Wednesday, March 22
Monday, April 3 APRIL Wednesday, April 12
Monday, April 17 1989 Wednesday, April 26
Monday, May 1 MAY Wednesday, May 10
L Monday, May 15 1989 Wednesday, May 24
Wednesday, May 31
Wednesday, June 14 JUNE Wednesday, June 7
Wednesday, June 28 1989 Wednesday, June 21
Monday, July 10 JULY Wednesday, July 5
1989 Monday, July 17
Monday, August 7 AUGUST Monday, August 14
Wednesday, August 16 1989 Wednesday, August 23
Monday, August 28
Monday, September 18 SEPTEMBER Wednesday, September 6
Wednesday, September 27 1989 Monday, September 25
Wednesday, October 11 OCTOBER Wednesday, October 4
Monday, October 23 1989 Wednesday, October 18
Monday, November 13 NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 1
Thursday, November 30 1989 Monday, November 20
Monday, December 11 DECEMBER Wednesday, December 6
1989 Wednesday, December 20
iim #1088-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Doug
Kurtis, Race Director of the Roadrunner Classic, dated October
28, 1988, wherein a request is submitted to revise the location
of the course, post race party and award ceremony to be held
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on July 29, 1989, the Council does hereby request that the Mayor,
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Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and the Chief of Police
submit their respective reports and recommendations
#1089-88 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 88-11-3-12,
submitted by United Homes, Inc. , dated October 25, 1908, wherein
a request is made for the vacating of a part of the easement
on Lot 7 of the Northfield Estates Subdivision, located in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 , the Council does hereby refer this
item to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation
in accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance.
#1090-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated October 31 , 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor
and the Finance Director, the Council does hereby authorize
the demolition of the dwelling located at 36434 Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and the Department of Parks and Recreation
is hereby authorized to prepare specifications and thereafter
take competitive bids for the demolition of the aforesaid house
in accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance.
A communication from the Planning Director, dated October 26, 1988 re
LCouncil Resolution 897-88, Notification to Property Owners within 1000' of a Lot
Split, was received and placed on file for the information of the council .
#1091-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director, dated October 26, 1988,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 897-88 in connection with a proposal to
provide notification to adjacent property owners of a proposed
lot split, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
#1092-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Public
Utility Manager, dated November 7, 1988, approved by the Director
Of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to elevator maintenance contracts, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia to execute the following:
1 A one year extension beginning December 1 , 1988 of
existing City Hall elevator maintenance contract with
Schlinder Elevator Corporation, 21643 Melrose Avenue,
Southfield, Michigan 48075, at the monthly price of
$650.94,
2. A one year contract beginning December 1 , 1988 for Civic
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N C�Ot�r Librery 8l�Vator m�int�nanc� with Otis Elevator
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Company, 1450 Howard Street, Detroit, Michigan 48216,
at a monthly price of $461 58, and
3. A one year contract beginning December 1 , 1988 for the
Police Station elevator maintenance with Westinghouse
Elevator Company, 24700 W. Eleven Mile Road, Southfield,
Michigan 48037, for the monthly price of $145.00,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the foregoing items
without competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04.140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
#1093-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 20, 1988
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
October 26, 1988 in connection therewith, with regard to an
application from Marriott Corporation - stockholder in Courtyard
Management Corporation (co-licensee) with Courtyard by Marriott
II Limited Partnership (co-licensee) requesting a new Resort
B-Hotel License with new Dance Permit for a business located
at 17100 N. Laurel Park Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne
County, the Council does hereby approve the said request in
the manner and form herein submitted, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
#1094-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 2, 1988,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
construction of a storm sewer for the development on the S E.
corner of Seven Mile Road and Merriman Roads, the Council does
hereby determine as follows:
1 . To advise the Wayne County Dept. of Public Services
(Permit Section) of the City' s willingness to accept
jurisdiction and maintenance of a 4-inch storm sewer
(approximately 50 1 .f. ) connection to the Merriman Road
Storm Drain within the Merriman Road Right-of-Way in
connection with the development of the office building
located on the east side of Merriman Road in the N.W
1/4 of Section 11 (Owners indicate their willingness
to reimburse the City for any such maintenance that
may become necessary. ) , and
2. To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection
with the above storm sewer construction.
#1095-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated November 7, 1988, which indicates
that the proprietor of Stamford Acres Subdivision, situated
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in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 9, has delivered final true plats
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to Council for final approval , and the Council having received
a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated September
2, 1988, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
the said subdivision in its resolution 8-151~80, adopted on
August 16, 1988, and the Council having considered a report
and recommendation of the City Engineer dated July 27, 1988,
recommending approval of the final plat of said subdivision,
the preliminary plat of which was approved by the Council in
its resolution 378-88, adopted on April 20, 1988, said preliminary
plat having been recommended for approval by the City Planning
Commission on August 18, 1987 in its resolution 8-192-87, now,
therefore, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval
to the final plat of Stamford Acres Subdivision, located in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor
is also hereby required to do all things necessary to obtain
full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act of Michigan
of 1987, as amended, and the Ordinances of the City of Livonia;
and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
#1006-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 27, 1988, which
� transmits its resolution 10-190-88, adopted on October 18, 1988,
-- with regard to Petition 88-9-2-42, submitted by Oppenheimer
Livonia Association requesting waiver use approval to operate
a warehouse and storage facility with outdoor parking of vehicles
within the Allied Commerce Center located north of Plymouth
Road between Merriman Road and Hubbard Road in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 27, which property is zoned M-1 , the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the Planning
Commission and Petition 88-9-2-42 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.
#1097-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 27, 1988* which
transmits its resolution 10-191-88, adopted on October 18, 1988,
with regard to Petition 88-9-2-43, submitted by Hart and Leidal
Investment requesting waiver use approval to establish a drive-up
banking facility and general offices on property located on
the north side of Five Mile Road between Farmington Road and
Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, which property
is zoned P.S , the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
ii• 88-9-2-43 is hereby approved and granted, subject to adherence
to the previously approved site plan under Petition 88-9-8-29
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#1098-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 28, 1988, which
transmits its resolution 10-195-88, adopted on October 18, 1988,
with regard to Petition 88-9-3-5, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion, requesting the vacating of the
right-of-way located between I-96 and Schoolcraft Road east
of Eckles in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and does grant and approve the said Petition 88-9-3-5,
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution
#1099-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated November 3, 1988,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 551-88 in connection
with 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 determine to take
no further action with respect to this item
#1100-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does, in accordance with
Section 23 01 (a) of Zoning Ordinance 543, request that the City
Irs Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter
submit its report and recommendation on the question of whether
or not Zoning Ordinance 543 should be amended so as to establish
zoning classifications which distinguish between R-7, Multiple
Family Residential District - Rental and R-7, Multiple Family
Residential District - Condo
#1101-88 RESOLVED, that having considered Police Department
correspondence, dated October 3, 1988, with regard to establishing
an auto pound in the City' s landfill site, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation
A communication from the Mayor, dated October 24, 1988 re CR 606-88,
Purchase and Installation of Satellite Dish In The Civic Center Area was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Chairman of the Traffic Commission, dated October
22, 1988, re the September 15, 1988 Traffic Commission Meeting was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
#1102-88 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated October 27, 1988,
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iimapproved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 873-88, wherein the City Engineer has
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed installation of one (1 ) colonial post top street
light with underground wiring in the Shrewsbury Court cul-de-sac
(Plan A or Plan B) in the Hidden Pines Subdivision in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, T 1S. , R 9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the
number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which
are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans
and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed
by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of October
27, 1988, and that there has been a full compliance with all
of the provisions of Section 3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Wednesday,
January 11 , 1989 at 8 00 P M as the date and time for a public
hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the Livonia
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant
to Section 3 08 070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice
and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.08.070
of said Code
#1103-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 952-88, adopted on September 28, 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 October 28, 1988, an assessment roll dated October 28, 1988,
for the proposed street improvement consisting of a 28' wide
full-depth asphalt pavement with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate
III) on Northland, St Martins and Bethany in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 6, 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 952-88
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
ibm 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
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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, January 11 , 1989, 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 January 11 , 1989, 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
11104-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
November 8, 1988 from Tom Paljusevic, 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 November 1 , 1988 by the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 11-205-88 with regard to Petition 88-9-2-46 submitted
by Archie's Restaurant requesting permission to utilize a Class
C Liquor License in connection with a proposed banquet hall
addition to an existing restaurant located on the south side
of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Milburn Avenue
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, the Council does hereby
designate Monday, January 16, 1989 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
#1105-88 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
im. the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, January
11 , 1989, at 8 00 P M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
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(1 ) Petition 88-9-1-23, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located
on the north side of Five Mile Road between Levan
and Williams in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, from
C-1 to P S , the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 10-186-88 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 88-9-1-23 be approved, and
(2) Petition 88-7-1-21 , submitted by Franklin Laucomer
for Esar Bachman and B. J Wright for a change of
zoning of property located on the south side of Eight
Mile Road between Farmington Road and Shadyside Avenue
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, from M-1 to C-2,
the City Planning commission in its resolution 10-198-88
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
88-7-1-21 be approved as amended from M-1 to C-1 ,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered
mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company
owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
#1106-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 1066-88, adopted on November 2, 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 November 7, 1988, an assessment roll dated November 7, 1988,
for the proposed street improvement consisting of placing
approximately 4" of asphalt pavement over the existing roadway,
approximately 20-22 ft wide (Alternate IV) on Harrison, South
of Six Mile Road in the North 1/2 of Section 13, 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 1066-88
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
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Imo 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, January 11 , 1989, 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 January 11 , 1989, 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.
11107-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 660- 87 adopted on July 15, 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 November 7, 1988, an assessment roll dated November 7, 1988,
for the proposed road and water main extensions on Munger, East
of Merriman Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, 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 660-87
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, January 11 , 1989, 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
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Vf January 11 , 1989, the City Clerk is also directed to give
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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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES: Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala and Feenstra.
NAYS' None.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1108-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated November
9, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 985-88
in connection with a communication from the Historical Commission,
dated September 23, 1988, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
Historical Commission filing an application for a grant in the
amount of $150,000 00 for the Michigan Equity Program for the
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restoration of the Newburg School at Greenmead, and subject
-- grant to be prepared and administered by the Department of
Community Resources, the Council does hereby request a report
and recommendation from the Historical Commission which sets
forth projections for scheduling anticipated improvements,
including cost figures for GreenmeOd.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1109-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated November
9, 1988» and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 986-88,
and having also considered a communication from the Planning
Commission, dated November 7, 1988, which transmits its resolution
71-211-88, adopted on November 1 , 1988, wherein it is recommended
that the landscape plan submitted in connection with Petition
88-9-8-25 by Kamp-DiComo Associates be approved for a proposal
to construct an office building located on the north side of
Five Mile Road between Farmington Road and Westmore Avenue in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, the Council does hereby approve
imp the proposed landscape plan dated September 30, 1988 and submitted
OO November 9, 1988,
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
11110-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated November
9, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 989-88
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated July 22, 1988, which sets forth its
resolution 7-116-88, adopted on July 12, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-6-1-17, submitted by McBell Management for
D change of zoning on property located on the south side
Of Plymouth Road between Newburgh Road and Jarvis Avenue
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, from RUF to R-7, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on September 28, 1088, pursuant to Council
Resolution 751-88, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this item back to the Committee of the Whole for further
consideration.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated November
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9, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 561-08
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 request a report and
recommendation from the Mayor in connection with the use
of City personnel , the use of City facilities, the use of
the City seal , the use of the City' s mailing address and
the use of a private telephone in connection with charities.
The motion was withdrawn
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1111-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated November
9, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 581-88
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
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of voluntary vacation days) , the Council does hereby request
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with the use Vf City per�Unnel , th� uSg nf Citv facilities,
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the use of the City seal , the use of the City' s mailing
address and the use of a private telephone in connection
with charitiSs.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1112-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated November
9, 1908, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 561-88
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 determine to take no
further action.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
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#1113-88 RESOLVED, that the City Council determine that
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the Livonia Heart Fund is a worthy non-profit charity in
the community,
And that the City of Livonia be one of the co-sponsors of
the 1989 Golf Day Benefit,
And that the Council grant approval to the Livonia Heart
Fund to use the Whispering Willows Municipal Golf Course
and Fox Creek Golf Course on Wednesday, August 30, 1989
for the 12th Annual Golf Outing and that all fees in
connection therewith be waived,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid
action in this manner
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended
so as to delete therefrom the waiving of fees and the
by the City Vf LiVVnia.
Lco-sponsorship
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result:
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AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Ochala
NAYS Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
The President declared the amendment denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Toy, Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1114-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated November
9, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 579-88
iftv in connection with 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 determine to take
no further action, it is also determined that the Council
will give further consideration to this subject pursuant
to Council Resolution 1008-88
On a motion by Councilman Ocala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1115-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a proposed
amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances (the vacating
with regard to Petition 88-6-3-2 by the City Planning
Commission to vacate public walkways adjacent to Lots 330,
317, 457, Windridge Village Subdivision No 3 located in
the North 1/2 of Section 4) , and the proposed amendment
having received First Reading by Councilman Ochala November
2, 1988, and having also considered a letter from the Mayor
dated November 21 , 1988, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
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Imw Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130
OF TITLE 12, CHAPTER 04 (STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor and Ochala
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
Imo AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3
THERETO (Petition 88-4-1-9)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilwoman McCotter took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
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L "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO (Petition
88-6-1-16)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 88-7-3-3)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
Lherein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council .
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 88-9-3-4)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council
Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 100 TO TITLE
8, CHAPTER 24 (NUISANCES) OF THE LIVONIA
ift, CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11116-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated October 26, 1988, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 896-88, and which
submits a proposed ordinance amendment to the Livonia Code
of ordinances (new Section 8 24 100) which would provide
that pet owners are responsible for their animal excrement
and which ordinance received its first reading by Councilwoman
McCotter at the regular meeting of November 21 , 1988, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative
Committee for its report and rgconnneDdatiOn.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1117-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October
26, 1988, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 838-88,
in connection with the report and recommendation of the
Department of Law, dated January 19, 1988, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
L the offer of Jerry Knoppow and Sharon Knoppow of 33919
Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for the purchase of.
That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, described as beginning at a point on the North
line of Section 33, distant due East 1115 00 feet from the
North 1/4 corner of Section 33 and proceeding thence due
East along said line 100 feet, thence South 0 degrees 56
minutes East 598.01 feet, thence South 83 degrees 07 minutes
30 seconds West 100.53 feet, thence North 0 degrees 56 minutes
West 610.01 feet to the point of beginning, excepting however
that part conveyed to Richard L Schaak described as that
part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as` Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 33
distant due East 1115 0 feet from the North 1/4 corner of
Section 33 and proceeding thence due East along said line
100 feet, thence South 0 degrees 56 minutes East 284 5 feet,
thence due West 100 feet, thence North 0 degrees 56 minutes
West 284 5 feet to the point of beginning Subject to a
twelve foot easement for ingress and egress over and across
the Westerly 12 feet of the above described property, and
except the North 33 feet taken for roadway purposes.
Imp Parcel Identification No 129-99-0002-002
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for a purchase price in the amount of $15,000.00, which
sale is conditioned upon
1 . The purchasers providing any title work as may be
required in connection with this transaction.
2. The purchasers dedicating the required right-of-way
as shown on the Master Plan for Plymouth Road for
their property at this address, and
3. The purchasers installing landscaping in accordance
with detailed plan to be submitted to Council ,
and for this purpose, the Council authorizes the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, a Quit Claim Deed and such other documents as may
be necessary to fulfill the purpose of this resolution,
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare
and place in proper legal form such documents as may be
necessary to consummate this transaction.
Councilman Ochala left the podium at 8.45 P M
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
Imo t was
#1118-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 21 , 1988,
which sets forth its resolution 9-163-88 adopted on September
20, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-8-2-35 submitted by
The Oil Dispatch, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to
construct a quick oil change facility on property located
on the southwest corner of Middlebelt Road and Schoolcraft
(I-96 Service Drive) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26,
which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 17,
1988, pursuant to Council Resolution 938-88, the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and said Petition 88-8-2-35 is hereby approved
and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop and McCotter
NAYS Taylor and Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
ouncilman Ochala returned to the podium at 8 46 P.M
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Ibm
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1119-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director, dated October 14, 1988, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution adopted by the
Civil Service Commission on September 15, 1988, wherein
the Commission did recommend the establishment of the
classification of Greenskeeper II and changing the current
Greenskeeper classification to Greenskeeper I , and that
the recommended salary rate schedule for Greenskeeper II
be as follows
GREENSKEEPER II
Wage Rate Schedule
Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual $30,347 20 $31 ,595 20 $32,843 20
Bi-weekly 1 ,167 20 1 ,215 20 1 ,263.20
Hourly 14 59 15.19 15.79
Lthe Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action
Councilman Bishop left the podium at 8 47 P M
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1120-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Supervisory Tax Attorney, State and Local Tax Department,
office of the General Counsel , Ford Motor Company, dated
October 31 , 1988, to which is attached a petition proposing
a three year construction period on Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certification No 88-349, previously approved
by Council Resolution 790-88, the Council does hereby approve
the requested three year construction period ending December
31 , 1991 , in the manner and form herein requested
Councilman Bishop returned to the podium at 8 48 P M
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#1121-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated October 31 , 1988, to which is
attached a communication from Plante & Moran, Certified
Public Accountants, 27400 Northwestern Highway, P 0. Box
307, Southfield, Michigan 48037-0307, dated October 26,
1988, the Council does hereby determine to retain the firm
of Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants, for
performing the Annual Independent Audit of the accounts
of the City of Livonia for the year ending November 30,
1988, as required by the City Charter and in accordance
with the guidelines set forth in the State Uniform Accounting
Act 978, P A 2, for a total fee not to exceed $55,000.00.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1122-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director and the Finance
Director, dated October 21 , 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed lease
agreement between the City of Livonia and Detroit Cellular
Telephone Company, wherein the Detroit Cellular Telephone
Company would lease a portion of land within the City of
Livonia landfill area as shown on the attached site plan,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#1123-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September
16, 1988, and the report and recommendation of the Acting
Chief of Police, dated October 19, 1988, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Lake Pointe Yacht Club, Inc. , to add space to a 1988
Class C and SDM licensed business with Dance Permit and
Outdoor Service Permit, for a business located at 37604
Ann Arbor Road, Livonia, MI 48150, 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 Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter , Ochala, Feenstra
NAYS. Taylor.
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iis The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1124-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June
14, 1988, and the report and recommendation of the Acting
Chief of Police, dated October 20, 1988, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Wayne State University, stockholder in WSU Restaurant
Holding Company to transfer ownership of a 1983 Class C
License located in escrow from Jacks or Better Family Tavern,
Inc. , Paul Borock, Trustee with license to be held in escrow
(Step 1 ) , and Jerome L. Schostak, General Partner in
Wonderland Shopping Center Venture Limited Partnership (A
Michigan Limited Partnership) , to transfer ownership with
license to be held in escrow of a 1983 Class C Licensed
Business located at 11005 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, Wayne County, from WSU Restaurant Holding Company
(Step II ) , and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11125-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 28, 1988,
which transmits its resolution 10-196-88 with regard to
Petition 88-9-3-7, submitted by the City Planning Commission
requesting the vacating of a 20 foot wide easement located
west of Laurel Park Drive, north of Six Mile Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11126-88 WHEREAS, the County of Wayne in 1961 established
a sewage disposal system pursuant to the provisions of P.A
185 of 1957 known as the Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System, and
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WHEREAS, it became necessary to upgrade the
facilities of the Rouge Valley Disposal System in order
to meet the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act,
(33 USC 1251 , et seq. ), the Michigan Clean Water Act (P.A
245 of 1929, as amended) , and also the requirements imposed
on Wayne County and certain of the communities discharging
to the Rouge Valley System by certain compliance orders
of the Michigan Water Resources Commission, and
WHEREAS, Wayne County and certain of the communities
entered into a certain service and financing contract for
the North Huron Valley - Rouge Valley Wastewater Control
System dated March 29, 1988, all in accordance with P A
185 of 1957, and
WHEREAS, it was the contemplation of the parties
to the agreement dated March 29, 1988 that it would be
necessary to enter into a supplemental agreement to meet
the anticipated requirements of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Michigan
Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) rules and regulations
and grant funding requirements for financing the North Huron
Valley - Rouge Valley Wastewater Control System, and
WHEREAS, the supplemental agreement has now been
prepared and has been conditionally approved by the
aforementioned regulatory agencies, namely USEPA and MDNR,
and is required to finalize the financing of the North Huron
Valley - Rouge Valley Wastewater Control System.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council
of the City of Livonia at its meeting held on November 21 ,
1988 at City Hall authorizes the City of Livonia to enter
into the Amendment to Wayne County - Oakland County
Construction, Finance and Service Agreement dated November
1 , 1988 for the North Huron Valley - Rouge Valley Wastewater
Control System
FURTHER, be it resolved that Robert D. Bennett
is hereby authorized to execute said agreement and take
such steps as necessary in order to effectuate the agreement.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#1127-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Manager of Pooled Program, Michigan Strategic Fund,
State of Michigan, dated November 8, 1988, with regard to
a loan application from Greenfield Die & Machine Corp. ,
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ibefor a project to be financed by Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds issued by the Fund, to be located in Canton, Michigan,
and which company is presently located in the City of Livonia,
and which intended transfer will involve more than 20
full-time persons, the Council does hereby take this means
to advise the Michigan Strategic Fund that it does not object
to this transaction and the attendant employee transfer;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Strategic Fund.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor and Ochala
NAYS. Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1128-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October
26, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor and the Finance
Director, and which transmits Parks and Recreation Commission
resolution 1998-88, adopted on October 3, 1988, wherein
certain increases are recommended with respect to day camp
fees and charges, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of such action in the manner and form herein
submitted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1129-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 12, 1988,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
dated November 9, 1988, in connection therewith, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from Robert Schwartz,
Albert Fruman, Lee Fruman, William Hubbell , Stuart Wolf
and Joseph Rose, stockholders in The Inn of Livonia, Inc. ,
to transfer the ownership of a 1988 B-Hotel Licensed Business
with Dance Permit and 124 Rooms, from Coron, Inc. , L Judson
Todhunter, Trustee, for a business located at 36655 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
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On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#1130-88 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed
with the City Clerk a statement dated September 22, 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 November 14, 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 ) on Merriman
Court, North of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 2, T.1S , R.9E. , 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
160 especially benefited in proportion to the benefits
derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated
September 22, 1988,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such
improvement is $353,129 41 ,
(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 $36,169 41 (15% of paving)
and $112,000 00 (100% of drainage) and that
the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to $204,960.00
(85% of paving) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established
top in proportion to the benefits to be derived
therefrom,
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iim (7) determine that 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 S.W. 1/4
of Section 2, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan described as containing
the following described property as indicated
on the attached Special Assessment Roll and as
shown on the attached Special Assessment Map.
(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 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 completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required
by the provisions of Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of
Livonia and file the same with the City Clerk
who thereupon is directed to present the same
to the City Council , prior to the holding of the
second public hearing thereon as required by Section
3.08.110 of the said Code
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
11131-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 28, 1988,
which sets forth its resolution 9-167-88 adopted on September
20, 1988, with regard to Petition 88-4-1-8, submitted by
Marcello Scappaticci for a change of zoning on property
located south of Ann Arbor Road between Patton Avenue and
Knolson Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 , as amended,
from R-1 to P S. , and the Council having conducted a public
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hearing with regard to this matter on November 14, 1988,
pursuant to Council Resolution 981-88, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Jurcisin, Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra.
NAYS Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1132-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Traffic Commission submit its report and
recommendation on the question of whether or not additional
signage is required in the area of Ann Arbor Road between
Patton Avenue and Knolson Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 31 , particularly with regard to Richland Avenue
On a motion Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#1133-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 19, 1988,
which sets forth its resolution 10-187-88 adopted on October
18, 1988 with regard to Petition 88-9-1-24, submitted by
Dominic Soave for a change of zoning on property located
on the west side of Newburgh Road between Seven Mile Road
and Northland Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, from
P S. to C-1 , and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on November 14, 1988, pursuant
to Council Resolution 1021-88, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 88-9-1-24 is hereby approved and granted, and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and,upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
... AYES• Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Ochala, Feenstra.
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impNAYS• Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1134-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources, dated October
24, 1988, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in
the amount of $500.00 from the Masonic Temple Lodge No.
5 8 6, F.&A.M. , 27705 West Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, which amount is hereby transferred and appropriated
to Account 702-000-285 215 for use in the Youth Assistance
Programs.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
imp and unanimously adopted, it was
#1135-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated November 3, 1988, from the Department of Law
transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement
more particularly described as•
Grant of Easement dated March 30, 1988 executed by
D.S. Car Wash Inc. , a Michigan Corporation, by Spence
Babcock, President, for
The East 12 feet of the following described parcel
That part of the S.W 1/4 of Section 33, T.1S. , R.9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described
as beginning at a point distant North 86°55' 32" West,
664.42 feet and South 1°56'08" West, 200.00 feet from
the center 1/4 corner of said Section 33 and proceeding
thence North 86°55' 32" West, 664.31 feet to the center
line of Wayne Road, thence South 1°54' 18" West, along
said center line, 200.00 feet, thence South 86°17'00"
East, 660.00 feet, thence South 86°22' 50" East, 4.40
feet, thence North 1°56'08" East, 207 43 feet to the
point of beginning, except the West 60.00 feet thereof.
imp Tax Item No 046-131-99-0032-000
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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 Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1136-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Commission, dated November
1 , 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 887-88
with regard to the vacating of a stub street, Fairfax Avenue,
within Windridge Village Subdivision No. 2, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1137-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Historical Commission, dated November 2, 1988,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the amount of
$15,000.00, from the Friends for the Development of Greenmead,
the purpose of which is for the completion of the Newburg
Church restoration in the Village at Greenmead.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11138-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend
their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution
574-82 so as to permit consideration of several items that
do not appear on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1139-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
November 21 , 1988 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
835-88 with regard to quotations solicited by the City' s
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Agent of Record in connection with medical , casualty, and
liability insurance and workers compensation claims service,
and having also considered a letter from the Director of
Finance, dated November 18, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
an insurance agreement with the Michigan Municipal Risk
Management Authority in the manner and form herein submitted
for a total cost of $897,701 , for the period December 1 ,
1988 through November 30, 1989, and the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication and
such action is taken in accordance with Section 3.04.140
D2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
111401-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
November 21 , 1988 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
835-88 with regard to quotations solicited by the City' s
Agent of Record in connection with medical , casualty, and
liability insurance and workers compensation claims service,
and having also considered a letter from the Director of
Finance, dated November 18, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby award the Workers
Compensation Claims and Loss Prevention Service to Corporate
Service, Inc. 29500 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154
for the period December 1 , 1988 to November 30, 1989 for
a fee in the amount of $35,000; further, the Council does
hereby award to Safety Mutual Casualty Corporation, 1034
S. Brentwood Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63117 the excess
insurance coverage for Workers Compensation Insurance for
a price in the amount of $103,008.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, this 1 ,141st Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. , November 21 , 1988.
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16. i *Nash,F. Nash, City Clerk