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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
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OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 16, 1987, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the Vice President of
the Council at 8 02 P.M Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result Present Gerald Taylor, Joan McCotter, Fernon
P. Feenstra, Robert R. Bishop, Robert D Bennett and Ron Ochala, Absent Robert
E. McCann.
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F. Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, John Nagy, Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer,
David Preston, Finance Director; Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs,
Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, James Inglis, Housing Director,
liorSuzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director
and Tom Carey of the Traffic Commission
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1056-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,114th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October
28, 1987 are hereby approved
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated October 22, 1987
forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
September 30, 1987 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the City Attorney, dated October 27, 1987, re Scope
of Waiver Use Approval was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
ibm On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
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#1057-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from J.
Robert Sachs, 16205 Alpine, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated October
21 , 1987, wherein it is requested that the Burton Hollow
Subdivisions, located in the area of Six Mile and Farmington
Roads, be included in the 1988 Sidewalk Improvement Program,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering
Department for its report and recommendation
11058-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairman of the Historical Commission and from the
Director of Community Resources, dated October 14, 1987, approved
by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, wherein it is requested that added labor costs
of Sixty ($60 00) Dollars charged by the Department of Public
Services in connection with the Antique Auto Show which was
held on July 12, 1987, at Greenmead be waived, the Council does
hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form
herein submitted
#1059-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated October 7, 1987, which bears the signature
lim of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor Pro Tem, and to which is attached a MIOSHA Citation,
dated August 26, 1987, the Council does hereby authorize the
preparation of specifications and thereafter the taking of
competitive bids to repair the Weaver Twin Post Hoist (auxiliary
support device), located at the Fire Department Garage, per
the attached MIOSHA Citation #1 and 5, in accordance with
provisions of law and City Ordinance for submission to Council
11060-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 25, 1987,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
October 15, 1987, in connection therewith, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Lidia Veri , Linda Veri and
Loretta Veri , stockholders in Veri ' s Party Shoppe, Inc. , to
transfer ownership of 1987 SDM Licensed Business from Raymond
J. Ebach and to transfer location from 34225 Plymouth Road to
34395 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
11061-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 10, 1987, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
October 15, 1987, in connection therewith, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Hirmez Alkas and Tony
Hermiz-Zia Alkas Shamoun, stockholders in T & N Food Stores,
Inc. , (a Michigan Corporation) , to transfer ownership of 1986
SDM Licensed Business from Tony Hermiz-Zia Alkas Shamoun, for
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a business located at 9479 Newburgh, 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
#1062-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated October 16, 1987,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the bid offer of Robert A Klimeck, 28085 West Six Mile,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, for the purchase of a 1977 Cadillac
Eldorado, drug forfeiture vehicle, VIN - GL4757Q-327956 for
the sum of fifty ($50.00) dollars, the receipt of which sale
shall be deposited in Account 702-000-285-210, Adjudicated Drug
Monies, as per State Law
#1063-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated November 5, 1987,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, which sets forth in detail
the proposed purchase of equipment for the Intelligence Bureau
from the Adjudicated Drug Monies Account, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize the preparation of specifications and
thereafter the taking of competitive sealed bids in accordance
lbw with provisions of law and City Ordinance for submission to
Council .
#1064-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated November 5, 1987,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to the S.E.
Michigan Major Drug Conspiracy Investigative Unit, the Council
does hereby approve and authorize the assignment of a Detective
Sergeant as the representative of Western Wayne County to the
Conspiracy Unit, and does for this purpose appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of the sum of twenty-six thousand
thirty-five ($26,035 00) dollars from Account 702-000-285-210-000
(Adjudicated Drug Funds), as the cash match requirement of Western
Wayne Narcotics Concept, the remaining portion of the assigned
officer' s salary to come from grant award funds, further, the
Council does hereby authorize the hiring of a new person to
fill the created vacancy and does approve and accept the grant
award for the City of Livonia as Implementing and Financial
Agency.
#1065-87 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 87-11-3-10
submitted by Gary L Walker, Attorney at Law, in behalf of his
client, Westin Development Company, dated November 4, 1987,
wherein a request is made for the vacating of a certain storm
sewer easement located at the Livonia Plaza Shopping Center,
at Bainbridge and Five Mile Roads, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the City Planning Commission for action and
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L recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City
Ordinance
#1066-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission dated October 25, 1987, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, the Council does hereby approve and authorize advertising
and/or soliciting proposals for architectural services for the
renovation of the Newburg School in the Historical Village at
Greenmead, for submission to Council .
#1067-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission dated October 25, 1987, approved by
the City Attorney and the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, to which is attached a proposed
contract for Caretaker Services in the Historical Village at
Greenmead, 38125 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, between
the City of Livonia and Harvey Allen, an independent contractor,
the duration of which is for a one (1 ) year period commencing
on and after January 1 , 1988, the Council does hereby request
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the aforesaid
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, in the manner
and form herein submitted, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#1068-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Director of Building Inspection, dated October 26,
1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, wherein
it is recommended that an Ordinance amending Chapters 15 04
and 15.08 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances be adopted,
incorporating the 1987 Electrical Code with amendments, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law
for preparation of the recommended Ordinance amendments
11069-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Building Inspection, dated
September 17, 1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem, the Council does hereby amend and/or rescind Council
Resolution 237-81 adopted on March 25, 1987 , to the extent that
it pertains to the making of inspections by the Bureau of
Inspection, the balance of said resolution to remain in full
force and effect, the action being taken for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication.
#1070-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Director, dated September 24, 1987, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolutions 469-87 with regard to certain
proposals which have been solicited for the preparation of a
LCity-wide traffic study, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
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iip #1071-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 28, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 10-255-87 adopted on October 27, 1987,
with regard to Petition 87-10-8-32, submitted by Plymouth Woods
Apartment Company, requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct apartments on the south side of
Plymouth Road between Alois and Haggerty in Section 30, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 27.01 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
#1072-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
City Clerk dated October 29, 1987, to which is attached a letter
from the County Clerk dated October 5, 1987, and in accordance
with the provisions of Section 30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168.30a),
as amended, the Council does hereby appoint Ms Amy Juntunen,
32215 Meadowbrook Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as the Democratic
member of the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for
a term expiring December 31 , 1991 .
#1073-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
City Clerk dated October 29, 1987, to which is attached a letter
from the County Clerk dated October 5, 1987, and in accordance
with the provisions of Section 30a of 1963 PA 65 (MCLA 168.30a) ,
as amended, the Council does hereby appoint J. Carroll Kay,
36517 Sherwood, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as the Republican member
of the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a term
expiring December 31 , 1991
#1074-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated November 2, 1987, to which is attached
a communication from Plante and Moran , Certified Public
Accountants, 27400 Northwestern Highway, P.0 Box 307, Southfield,
Michigan 48037-0307, dated October 30, 1987, the Council does
hereby determine to retain the firm of Plante and Moran, Certified
Public Accountants, for performing the Annual Independent Audit
of the Accounts of the City of Livonia for the year ending
November 30, 1987, as required by the City Charter and in
accordance with the guidelines set forth in the State Uniform
Accounting Act 1978, P.A 2, for a total fee not to exceed
$41 ,200, the allocation of which shall be as follows
General Fund $23,000
Municipal Refuse Disposal Fund 2,400
Special Assessment Funds 6,900
Water and Sewer Funds 8,900
$41 ,200
ihm11075-87 RESOLVED, that Zef Ivezaj, 18440 Van Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152 as proprietor, having requested the City Council
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tos to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following
subdivision: Martin Villa Subdivision located south of Seven
Mile Road and west of Wayne Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
8, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated September
16, 1987, and it further appearing that tentative approval of
such preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission,
after due notice and a public hearing on April 29, 1987; and
it further appearing that such preliminary plat, together with
development plans and specifications for improvements therein
have been examined and approved by the Engineering Department
as is set forth in the report of that department dated October
26, 1987; therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of
the said preliminary plat on the following conditions
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the
provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including
the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16, Chapters
16.04 through 16 24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended;
the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; the
regulations and specifications of the Engineering Department
and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such department, all such improvements to be constructed,
installed, accomplished and completed within a period of two
(2) years from the effective date of this resolution; failing
10. this, the approval contained herein shall be considered null ,
void and of no effect whatsoever,(2) That all inspection fees
and other charges due to the City of Livonia shall be fully
paid at the time and in the manner provided in the said
Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final
approval of the Engineering Department, and such improvements
shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily and
completely installed until there is filed with the City Council
the certificate as provided in Section 16.24.370 of the said
Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown on
the approved development plans,
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations,
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, the City Council shall approve final plats of the
aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity
with the proposed plat as approved herein, and provided there
has been compliance with all other requirements of State Statute,
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the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution,
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety
bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit,
or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved
by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the
event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances
the same shall be in the following amounts.
A. General Improvement Bond $199,000.00 of which at least
$10,000.00 shall be in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond $16,500.00, of which at least
$2,000 00 shall be in cash
C. Grading and Soil Erosion $2,400 00 (all cash)
Control Bond
D. Monuments and Lot Markers $ 695 00 (all cash)
and require cash payments in the total amount of $12,772.50.
IwoDistribution lines for telephone and electric services are to
be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to be
provided throughout the subdivision
#1076-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 962-87, adopted on September 30, 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 6, 1987 an assessment roll dated October 27, 1987
for the proposed street lighting improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights on davitt
poles with underground wiring in the Canterbury Estates and
the Westmore Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11
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 962-87;
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
16. 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
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161. 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, December 16, 1987, 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 December 16, 1987, 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
#1077-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 961-87, adopted on September 30, 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 6, 1987 an assessment roll dated October 27, 1987
for the proposed street lighting improvement consisting of the
installation of 175 watt high pressure sodium lights on davitt
poles with underground wiring in the S. I .J.L. Industrial Park
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 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 961-87 ,
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, December 16, 1987 , 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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L of December 16, 1987, 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.
#1078-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 852-87, adopted on September 3, 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 October 22, 1987 an assessment roll dated October 6, 1987
for the proposed street paving improvement consisting of a 28
ft. wide full depth asphalt pavement with mountable asphalt
curbs, (Alternate III ) on Laurel (Plymouth South of Pinetree)
and Pinetree (Wayne to Stark) in the West 1/2 of Section 33
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 852-87 ,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in
11. 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, December 16, 1987, 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 December 16, 1987, 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
#1079-87 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,
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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, December
16, 1987, at 8 00 P.M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 87-5-1-22, submitted by Unity of Livonia for
a change of zoning of property located North of Five
Mile Road, West of Harrison, in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 13 from P S , to R 9, and from R 91 and R 7
to RUF, the City Planning Commission in its Resolution
6-129-87 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 87-5-1-22 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
#1080-87 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, December
14, 1987, at 8 00 P.M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 87-9-1-35 submitted by the City Planning
Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 678-87 for
a change of zoning of property located on the South
side of Seven Mile Road, West of Newburgh, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, from AG to R-3 and property
located on the South side of Seven Mile Road, East of
Newburgh, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, from AG
to R-4, the City Planning Commission in its Resolution
10-246-87 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 87-9-1-35 be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
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lw. 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.
11081-87 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Hy-Tek Systems, Inc. , 30930 Industrial Road, Livonia,
Michigan, dated October 15, 1987, which submits an application
proposing the establishment of an industrial development district,
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1978, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial
development districts" within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia, and
lim WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City
of Livonia an area of approximately 1 .62 acres lying in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, as more particularly described
in the attachment to the application which is hereby incorporated
by reference and hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 48" ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as follows:
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real
property within the boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 48.
2. This City Council sets Wednesday, December 16, 1987
at 8 00 p m. as the date for the holding of a public
hearing on the question of whether this City Council
should establish the Industrial Development District
described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide
notice, as required by law, of the public hearing fixed
above, so that all residents or taxpayers of the City
of Livonia shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard
on the question of establishing the Industrial Development
District described above.
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libm A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1082-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
November 9, 1987 , submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 253-86,
with regard to the matter of the title of Director of the Livonia
Housing Commission, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1083-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
L. recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
November 10, 1987, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1226-86 in connection with a communication from the Chairperson
of the Commission on Aging and the Director of Community Resources
dated January 9, 1987, which indicates that the Commission on
Aging, Unit President's Advisory Organization and the Department
of Community Resources recommend that the City' s two senior
activity centers be named as follows
Civic Park Senior Center
Shelden Park Senior Center
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1084-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
November 10, 1987, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
76-87 in connection with a communication from the City Librarian,
iim dated January 5, 1987, which transmits Library Commission
Resolution 36-86 with regard to the naming of the new library,
the Council does hereby determine that the new library shall
be named the "Livonia Civic Center Library".
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Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 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 THERETO
(Petition 87-3-1-14, change of zoning from
RUF to P)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor.
NAYS None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
lw. Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 87-7-3-7)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF CHAPTER
16 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF TITLE 12 OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS 45, 46 AND 47 THERETO
("course" being indicated)
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 .
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Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010 THROUGH
100 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 110 THROUGH 200
OF CHAPTER 32 (NOISE) OF TITLE 8 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Item 26 regarding Richard L. Shriner and
an assessment in connection with the Terrence (Middlebelt to Harrison) street
improvement was removed from the Agenda to be placed on the Agenda of the next Regular
Meeting of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1085-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated September 15, 1987, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated October
27, 1987, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from Dominic Soave and Michael Soave for a new
SDD License to be held in conjunction with proposed new OM
License for a business located at 19213 Newburgh, 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1086-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 26, 1987, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a request from Mr. James
1-16. T. Piko, 21645 Green Hill Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024,
and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended,
as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Livonia
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im. Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby approve the proposed
division and combination of Tax Item Nos 46 053 01 0016 001
(14A16A 17A) 8 46 053 01 0016 002 (14A16B 17B) into 4 parcels,
the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
Lots 16 and 17 LIVRANCE ESTATES SUB. , of Part of the N.E. 1/4
of Section 14, T.1S , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. Liber 67, Pg 10, 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.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1087-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 26, 1987, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a request from Mr. George
Sackleh, 18675 Wayne, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18 46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request
for dividing Tax Item No. 46 029 99 0006 007 (08A3B1A1A) into
two parcels since the same would be in violation of the City' s
Zoning Ordinance and Law
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1088-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 27, 1987, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a request from Sunset
Excavating Company, 12641 Stark, 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 of Tax Item No 46 109 03 0801 000 (28E801 )
into 4 parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as
follows
TOTAL PARCEL
Lot 801 Supervisors Livonia Plat No 14 of part of the N.1/2 of
Section 28, T.1 S. ,R 9 E , Livonia Twp (Now City of Livonia)
Wayne County, Michigan,Liber 70, Page 69. Subject to easements
of record.
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PARCEL "A"
Part of Lot 801 Supervisors Livonia Plat No. 14 of part of the
N.1/2 of Section 28 1.1 S. , R.9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. Liber 70, Page 69 Wayne County Records. Beginning
at the Northwest corner of Lot 801 and proceeding thence along
the North line of Lot 801 South 89 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds
East 297 65 feet to a point on the West line of Fairlane Ave.
60 feet wide, thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 18 seconds
West. 96.69 feet along the Southerly extension of the West
line of Fairlane Ave, thence North 80 degrees 15 minutes 42
seconds West 297.36 feet along the South line of Lot 801 to
the Southwest corner of lot 801 ; thence North 00 degrees 34
minutes 00 seconds East 96.69 feet along the West line of Lot
801 to the point of beginning. Containing 0 6604 Acres Subject
to easements of record.
PARCEL "B"
Description for the proposed extension of Fairlane Avenue, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. Part of Lot 801 Supervisors
Livonia Plat No 14 of part of the N. 1/2 of Section 28 T.1 S. ,R 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, Liber 70, Page
69 Wayne County Records. Beginning at a point distant South
89 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East 297 65 feet from the
Northwest corner of Lot 801 and proceeding thence South 89 degrees
15 minutes 42 seconds East 60 00 feet along the North line of
Lot 801 said line also being the Southerly end of Fairlane Avenue
60 feet wide; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 18 seconds
West 96.69 feet along the Southerly extension of the East line
of Fairlane Ave. ; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds
West 60.00 feet along the South line of Lot 801 , thence North
00 degrees 44 minutes 18 seconds East 96.69 feet along the
Southerly extension of the West line of Fairlane Ave to the
point of beginning Containing 0 1332 acres.
PARCEL "C"
Part of Lot 801 Supervisors Livonia Plat No 14 of part of the
N. 1/2 of Section 28 T.1 S ,R.9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan Liber 70, Page 69 Wayne County Records. Beginning
at a point distant South 89 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East
357.65 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 801 and proceeding
thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East 270.00 feet
along the North line of Lot 801 thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes
18 seconds West 96 69 feet, thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes
42 seconds West 270.00 feet along the South line of Lot 801 ;
thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 18 seconds East 96.69 feet
along the Southerly extension of the East line of Fairlane Ave.
60 feet wide to the point of beginning Containing 0 5993 acres
Subject to easements of record.
PARCEL "D"
Part of Lot 801 Supervisors Livonia Plat No. 14 of part of the
N. ½ of Section 28 1.1 S. ,R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
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Ihw Michigan. Liber 70, Page 69 Wayne County Records. Beginning
at a point distant South 89 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East
627.65 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 801 and proceeding
thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East 1337.51 feet
along the North line of Lot 801 to the Northeast corner of Lot
801 ; thence South 16 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds West 100.67
feet along the East line of Lot 801 to the Southeast corner
of Lot 801 , thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds West
1309 48 feet(recorded) 1308.77 feet (measured) along the South
line of Lot 801 ; thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 18 seconds
East 96.69 feet to the point of beginning.Containing 2.9377
acres. Subject to easements of record.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution
to be recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#1089-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public
Works, dated October 13, 1987, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, and which submits final cost information with
regard to the 1987 Lane Line Marking Program, which was authorized
in Council Resolution 818-87, adopted on September 3, 1987,
the Council does hereby determine as follows
a. To authorize payment of additional $ 552.20 to Continental
Contracting for additional work completed by said company
in connection with the subject contract;
b. To establish the final project cost at $9,339 20, and
c. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $ 552.20
from the Public Service Division Account 202-463-818-118
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#1090-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 14, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby amend Item 7 of Council Resolution 607-87 adopted on
July 1 , 1987, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City for General Improvements in the Bobrich
Circle Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11
to $2,000.00 of which at least $2,000.00 shall be in cash, to
cover the cost of remaining general improvements in said
subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, further, all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City including
those for sidewalk improvements, shall remain the same and
unchanged.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#1091-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 8, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 9-220-87 , adopted on September 29,
1987, with regard to Petition 87-8-2-40, submitted by Senate
Coney Island, requesting waiver use approval to relocate to
another location within the Stark Plaza Shopping Center, located
at the Southeast corner of Plymouth and Stark Roads, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 87-8-2-40 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same condition
as that set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 8, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 9-220-87, adopted on September 29,
1987, with regard to Petition 87-8-2-40, submitted by Senate
Coney Island, requesting waiver use approval to relocate to
another location within the Stark Plaza Shopping Center, located
at the Southeast corner of Plymouth and Stark Roads, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation.
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16. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ochala, Taylor.
NAYSMcCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
The Vice President declared the referral resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS' Ochala, McCotter.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
11092-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 9, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 9-225-87 adopted on September 29, 1987,
with regard to Petition 87-9-8-29 submitted by Jeffery Yaffai ,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct an addition to an existing commercial building
located on the South side of Plymouth Road at Garden, in Section
36, 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
87-9-8-29 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission, as well as the
additional condition that the existing sign shall be removed
as a condition of this approval , and that any new sign thereafter
installed shall require the prior approval of the City Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES' Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS Bishop.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
I.- and unanimously adopted, it was
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#1093-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 15, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 10-237-87, adopted on October 13, 1987,
with regard to a sign permit application submitted by Brownie' s
Sign Co. on behalf of Rainbow Car Wash for approval to construct
a ground sign on property located at 15518 Middlebelt, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the sign permit application subject to
compliance with the same condition set forth in the aforesaid
action of the Planning Commission, as well as the additional
condition that the brick wall shall be reduced in size to 9'
x 5' and that the overall sign size shall be decreased in the
same ratio as the reduction in size of the brick wall .
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1094-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated October 15, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 10-239-87, adopted on October 15, 1987,
with regard to a sign permit application submitted by Sign Place
on behalf of the Butcher Block for a new ground sign and wall
sign to be located at 20410-414 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit
application, subject to compliance with the same condition set
forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1095-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated October 19, 1987, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 789-87, and to which is attached
a proposed Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the City
of Livonia and Kamp Di Como Associates, P C. , which provides
for additional services in connection with the Civic Center
Library, the Council does hereby request that the Mayor Pro
Tem and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
execute the said Amendment No 1 , as well as do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
1:. and unanimously adopted, it was
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#1096-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the
Department of Law, dated October 21 , 1987, which bears the
Ihm signature of the City Engineer and Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to
obtaining right-of-way appraisals in connection with the proposed
improvement of Munger, east of Merriman, the Council hereby
determines as follows.
(1 ) A sum not to exceed $1 ,800.00 is authorized for the
purpose of obtaining appraisals.
(2) A sum not to exceed $500.00 is authorized for the
purpose of obtaining title insurance commitments.
(3) A sum of $2,300 00 is appropriated as an advance from
the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue to be expended for the above
purposes, which sum shall be repaid when sufficient
funds become available from receipts of the Special
Assessment District.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1097-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated October 28, 1987, approved by the
Director of Finance and the City Engineer, and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law to acquire property located at 9627 Newburgh
Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48150, from Said J. Mughannam and Hala
Mughannam, his wife, which land is more particularly described
as follows
Lot 1 , Horton's Newburgh Subdivision, as recorded in Liber
37, Page 67 of Plats, Wayne County Records. (Tax Item
No. 46-121-02-001-000)
subject to the following terms and conditions.
1 The purchase price shall be in the amount of
$59,000,
2. The City shall pay the cost of title work in the
sum of $360 00,
3 The City shall pay the sum of $300 00 for appraisal
update services to Charles W Allen, Jr
4. That the City's portion of the prorated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community College
taxes shall be in a sum not to exceed $1100.00,
5. The sellers shall have ninety (90) days to vacate
the premises from date of closing Such occupancy
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shall be without rental cost but all utilities
shall be the obligation of the sellers
6. At the time they vacate the premises, sellers
are entitled to remove those items listed in Exhibit
A attached to the Right to Purchase Real Estate
Agreement.
Further, that a sum not to exceed $60,760 is hereby appropriated
and authorized to be expended from the 7.9 Million Dollar General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11098-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated October 27, 1987,
the City Council authorizes the sale of Tax Item No. 27A1A3
which is located at 32255 Schoolcraft, and which is .87 acres
in size, and Tax Item No. 27A1A2 which is located at 32245
Schoolcraft, and which is .23 acres in size, to Hart & Leidal
Investment Company for $35,000.00 subject to retention of the
16. right-of-way for the proposed industrial road and an easement
for surface drainage, the purchaser to bear the cost of any
title insurance, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested
to execute an appropriate deed of conveyance, subject to approval
as to form by the Department of Law
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11099-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated October 30, 1987, approved by the
City Engineer and the Finance Director, and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road right-of-way
located in Section 31 , owned by Arthur W Harrison and Sally
A. Harrison, his wife, which land is more particularly described
as follows.
The East 27 feet of the following parcel of land.
Lots 5 and 6, Horton's Subdivision, as recorded in Liber
32, Page 24 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
(Newburgh Road right-of-way)
L (Tax Item No 46-121-01-0006-000 - 9805 Newburgh Road)
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lio subject to the following conditions:
(1 ) the purchase price shall be in the sum of
$55,000. 00,
(2) the City of Livonia shall pay for the cost of
title work in the sum of $150.00,
(3) the City's portion of the prorated City, County,
County Drain, School and Community College Taxes
shall be in a sum not to exceed $1100.00,
(4) the sellers shall be entitled to the proceeds
from rental of the building at 9805 Newburgh
Road from the date of closing until July 1 ,
1988, and shall pay purchaser $300.00 a month
from date of closing until the date the property
is turned over to purchaser, but in no event
later than July 1 , 1988;
(5) the house and garage at 9805 Newburgh Road shall
be demolished within 90 days subsequent to the
date the present tenant vacates the premises,
said demolition to be without cost to sellers,
lb. and purchaser and sellers agree that purchaser
and its contractor may freely enter upon the
property abutting that which is being purchased
for the purpose of completing said demolition,
(6) the sellers shall remove the small shed upon
the premises at the time the house and garage
are demolished
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $56,250 00
is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from the
7 9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue for the acquisition of the said right-of-way, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11100-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
November 9, 1987, with regard to the City's insurance coverage
renewal , the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor Pro Tem
Land City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute a proposed insurance agreement with the Michigan Municipal
Risk Authority in the manner and form herein submitted for a
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ih. total cost of $813,920.00 for the period December 1 , 1987 through
November 30, 1988, and the Council does hereby authorize the
said item without competitive bidding in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04 140.D2 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
.1101-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 10, 1987, which
sets forth its Resolution 9-204-87, adopted on September 1 ,
1987, with regard to Petition 87-6-1-26, submitted by Schneider
Development, Inc. , for a change of zoning on property located
on the South side of Plymouth Road between Newburgh and Eckles
Road, in Section 30, from RUF to R-7, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October
26, 1987, pursuant to Council Resolution 908-87, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 87-6-1-26 is hereby denied
for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken
by the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1102-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 10, 1987, which
sets forth its Resolution 9-205-87, adopted on September 1 ,
1987, with regard to Petition 87-7-1-28 submitted by Richard
Herbel for a change of zoning on property located on the East
side of Newburgh, North of Plymouth Road, in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 29, from RUF to P.S. , and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 26, 1987,
pursuant to Council Resolution 908-87, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 87-7-1-28 is hereby denied for the following
reasons
1 . The proposed change of zoning is contrary to the Future
Land Use Plan as adopted by the City Planning Commission
2 The proposed change of zoning is not compatible, or
in harmony with, the surrounding uses in the area
Imo 3. The proposed change of zoning would encourage additional
similar requests regarding other property in the area
along Newburgh Rodd thus creating strip development
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in conflict with the adopted Future Land Use Plan of
the City.
4. The proposed change of zoning would not promote the
development of the property in keeping with the
surrounding uses in the area.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11103-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does, pursuant to Section
23.01 (a) of Ordinance 543, as amended, request that the City
Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter
submit its report and recommendation with regard to the proposed
rezoning of Lots 18-27 of the Woodland Village Subdivision,
located on the East side of Newburgh, North of Plymouth Road,
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, from RUF to a more appropriate
zoning classification
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
11104-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish
industrial development districts within the boundaries of the
City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of
an industrial development district encompassing land situated
in the City of Livonia and comprised of an area of 19 8 acres,
lying in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, more particularly
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 43", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
Paragon Properties Company 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 43; 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 43, and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 1987 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
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Imme District No 43, at which time Paragon Properties 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 Paragon Properties Company
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of
such hearing on behalf of the said corporation,
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 in Exhibit
A, attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 43. "
EXHIBIT A
A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as Commencing at the East 1/4
corner of Section 27, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, and
proceeding thence along the East line of said Section
27, North 0 degrees 02 minutes 20 seconds West 48.53
Feet, thence along the North right of way line of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad right-of-way, North 89
degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds West 140 00 feet to the
point of beginning of the parcel herein described, thence
continuing along the North line of said railroad
right-of-way,
North 89 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds West 1712.75
feet, thence North 0 degrees 02 minutes 20 seconds West
494.93 feet, thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds
East, 1792 75 feet to a point on the West line of Merriman
Road (120 feet wide),
thence along said line, South 0 degrees 02 minutes 20
seconds East 95 00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 22
minutes 35 seconds West, 44.71 feet, thence South 5
degrees 00 minutes 31 seconds West 401 .08 feet to the
point of beginning
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS Ochala
tim• The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#1105-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish
industrial development districts within the boundaries of the
City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of
an industrial development district encompassing land situated
in the City of Livonia and comprised of an area of 23 07 acres,
lying in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, more particularly
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 44", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
Paragon Properties Company 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 44, 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 44, and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 1987 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 44, at which time Paragon Properties 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 Paragon Properties Company
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of
such hearing on behalf of the said corporation,
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 in Exhibit
A, attached hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 44 "
160 EXHIBIT A
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The east 398 50 feet of the west 893. 50 feet of the
law southwest 1/4 of Section 28, T 1 S. , R 9 E , except
the north 49 5 feet and except the south 60 feet thereof,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as• Beginning at a point on the north line
of Plymouth Road distant N 89° 54' 42" E 495.00 feet
along the south line of said Section 28 and North 60.00
feet from the southwest corner of Section 28, proceeding
thence North 2523.76 feet, thence S. 89° 41 ' 15" E.
398.50 feet along the south line of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, thence South 2520.97 feet, thence S.
89° 54' 42" W. 398.50 feet along the north line of
Plymouth Road to the point of beginning. Parcel contains
23.075 acres
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor.
NAYS: Ochala
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#1106-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish
industrial development districts within the boundaries of the
City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of
an industrial development district encompassing land situated
in the City of Livonia and comprised of an area of 5.16 acres,
lying in the North 1/2 of Section 27, more particularly described
in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 45", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
Best Block Company 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 45, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public
of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 45, and
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WHEREAS, on October 26, 1987 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 45, at which time Best Block 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 Best Block Company attended said hearing
and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf
of the said corporation,
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 in Exhibit
A, attached hereto
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 45. "
EXHIBIT A
That part of the N 1/2 of Section 27, T 1 S. , R. 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point on the N. line of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad right-of-way, distant N. 0°06'20"
Iwo E. , 49.50 feet and N 89°12' 30" W , 798 12 feet from
the center 1/4 corner of Section 27 and proceeding thence
N. 89°12'30" W , along the N line of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad right-of-way line, 536.00 feet, thence
N. 0°20' 30" E 420 feet, thence S. 89°12' 30" E , 536.00
feet, thence S 0°20' 30" W , 420 feet to the point of
beginning (5 168 acres)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS Ochala.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11107-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 30, 1987,
with regard to a request from Koto, Inc , for a new full year
Class C License with Sunday sales permit to be located at Laurel
Commons, 37152 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne
County, the Council does hereby take this means to advise the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council approves
the said request "above all others", and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
L and unanimously adopted, it was
#1108-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated October 28, 1987,
approved by the Finance Director and the Mayor Pro Tem, the
Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, hereby
accept the following cash donations
William or Catherine Peterson $500.00
30230 Oakview
Livonia, MI 48154
Livonia Wood Carvers $150.00
15218 Farmington Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154
Evaughn & Clayton Oss $ 50.00
Belle & Beau
22811 Wilson
Dearborn, MI 48128
Total $700 00
and the Council does hereby increase Sundry Income Account
101-000-698 000, and Community Resources Account 101-891-931 010,
each in the amount of $700 00 for the Senior Citizen Programs
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1109-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President, dated November 6, 1987, the Council does
hereby approve the following schedule for Council Meetings for
the month of January, 1988, subject to change with notice.
7:30 PM MONDAY JANUARY 4 ORGANIZATION MTG
8.00 PM MONDAY JANUARY 4 STUDY MEETING
8:00 PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 13 REGULAR MEETING
8.00 PM MONDAY JANUARY 18 STUDY MEETING
8.00 PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27 REGULAR MEETING
lbw On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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lim #1110-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Treasurer, dated November 10, 1987, wherein it
is recommended that a Pooled Trust Fund Account be authorized
to be opened at the Michigan National Bank, the Council does
hereby concur in and approve of such action.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1111-87 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1112-87 WHEREAS, it has recently been determined that CTANS
may no longer be utilized in connection with winter tax
Iwo collections, and
WHEREAS, the Livonia and Clarenceville School Districts now
find themselves to be in the pre-CTAN environment concerning
tax collections, and
WHEREAS, the School Districts are concerned with frequency and
timeliness of collections, to preclude the liquidity problems
the winter tax collections were intended to eliminate, and
WHEREAS, a solution to this problem has been proposed in the
form of a remittance schedule to cover winter tax collections
for the period December 1 , 1987 to March 15, 1988
WINTER TAX COLLECTION
December 1 , 1987 to March 15, 1988
REMITTANCE SCHEDULE
REMITTANCE
COLLECTION PERIOD SCHEDULE
12/01 - 12/11 12/18/87
12/14 - 12/25 1/04/88
1.1 12/28 - 1/01
1/04 - 1/08 1/15/88
1/11 - 1/15 1/08/88
1/22/88
1/18 - 1/22 1/29/88
1/25 - 1/29 2/05/88
2/01 - 2/05 2/12/88
2/08 - 2/12 2/19/88
2/15 - 2/19 2/26/88
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Settlement 3/15/88
Ten payments plus a final settlement over a 106 day period
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
does hereby request that the City Treasurer do all things
necessary in the collection, remittance and distribution
of winter taxes to the Livonia and Clarenceville Public
Schools School Districts to conform to and comply with
the aforesaid remittance schedule.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1113-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November
16, 1987 with respect to the proposed insurance claim settlement
submitted to the Finance Director in connection with File
No. 70.0270834, the Council does hereby authorize the law
firm of Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho, P.C. , which
represents the City of Livonia in this matter, to settle the
same in an amount not to exceed $10,000
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11114-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering Department submit a report and recommendation
with respect to establishing a policy governing sidewalk
installation and maintenance in order to minimize the City' s
potential liability.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,115th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8.55 P.M. , November 16, 1987.
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk
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