HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1987-10-28 23703
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 28, 1987, 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 8:03 P.M. Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann, Joan McCotter, Fernon
P. Feenstra, Robert R. Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Ron Ochala;
Absent: None.
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; John J. Fegan, Director of
LBuilding Inspection; Lee Grieve, Deputy Police Chief; George Sills, Superintendent
of Public Service; William MacDonald, Ordinance Enforcement Supervisor; Jeanne Treff,
Cable TV Director and Sue Daniel of the Historical Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1100647 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,113th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October
12, 1987 are hereby approved.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#1007-87 WHEREAS, Sister Mary Francilene, CSSF, has served
as President of Madonna College since 1976; and
WHEREAS, she took her final vows as a member of the
Felician Sisters of Livonia in 1967, and
WHEREAS, she has served on the board of directors
of several organizations, including the Livonia Chamber of
L Commerce, Detroit Hearing and Speech Center, Focus Life and
Oakway Symphony, as well as serving on the State of Michigan
Task Force on Career Education, the Self-Sufficiency Task Force
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of the Livonia Housing Commission, and the Executive Committee
for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, she has always been known locally as a great
supporter of community and charitable endeavors and is admired
by those who know her for her understanding, leadership, kindness,
and devotion to others; and
WHEREAS, in recognition for many contributions to
this community and our state, she has been selected as a recipient
of the Michigan 150 First Lady Award; and
WHEREAS, this award, sponsored by Paula Blanchard,
the Michigan Sesquicentennial Commission and other state agencies,
honors women who have quietly devoted themselves to their
communities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City
of Livonia does hereby take this means to congratulate and commend
SISTER MARY FRANCILENE for the great honor which has been bestowed
upon her and to gratefully acknowledge the contributions which
she has made to the welfare of this community.
LA communication from the City Attorney, dated October 16, 1987 re Scott
Halseth, Brenda Halseth, David C. Walker and Julie L. Walker vs The City of Livonia,
the Council of the City of Livonia, Edward E. McNamara, Mayor of the City of Livonia,
Dennis G. Korby and Rita S. Korby - Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No.
86-622050-CH was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the City Attorney, dated October 13, 1987, re Dover
Elevator Company vs. Hodge Engineering, et al Wayne County Circuit Court Case No.
87-709683-CK was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Items No. 3 regarding a proposed increase in the
filing fee for an appeal to the Building Code Board of Appeals, No. 17 on Petition
87-8-2-42 by Michael Sabatini to expand an existing restaurant on Plymouth Road
and No. 18 on zoning compliance with regard to the A.S. Nakadar office complex located
lw, on Farmington Road were removed from the Consent and placed on the Regular Agenda.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#1008-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian dated September 8, 1987,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of 200,000 "Tattle-Tape" strips for the
3M Book Theft Security System from 3M Electronic Article
Surveillance Systems, Building 223-3N-01 , 3M Center, St. Paul ,
Minnesota 55144-1000, for a price of 6. 5 cents per strip, and
for a total price not to exceed $13,000.00, the same to be
appropriated and expended from Account 271-000-390-000 for this
purpose; further, the Council does hereby authorize the said
purchase, without competitive bidding, for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.O4.14OD5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#1009-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr.
and Mrs. Harold McAdaragh, 37564 N. Laurel Park Dr. , Aspen Place
Condos, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated October 4, 1987, with
regard to landscape plans in connection with Petition 86-4-8-25
by Schostak Brothers & Company, which received site plan approval
in Council Resolution 623-86 for a mixed use development on
the North side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh and the I-275
Freeway in Section 7, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action based upon the representation of the developer
that additional landscaping will be provided with respect to
this development.
#1010-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 18, 1987,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
October 7, 1987, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Marque Bourdic and Delia Jane Bourdic
for transfer of ownership of 1987 SDM Licensed Business from
Janet and Suzanne V. Hajal , for a business located at 27600
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.
#1011-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police, dated October 5, 1987, approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits manpower
recommendations for the next three budget years, 1987-88, 1988-89
and 1989-90 with respect to the Division of Police, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation.
#1012-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated October 7, 1987,
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which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the following bids for the purchase of four (4) used
Police and forfeiture vehicles:
Douglas H. Smith 1972 Mercury Cougar
7685 Dixboro Road VIN 2F91H532773
South Lyons, MI 48178 $50.00
Lawrence J. VonBuskirk 80-49 1980 Plymouth
34623 Summers $100.00
Livonia, MI 48154 79-64 1979 Plymouth
$100.00
David Flaisher 78-53 1978 Plymouth
3538 Griffith $25.00
Berkley, MI 48072
the same having been in fact the highest offers to purchase
received with respect to these vehicles; further the Council
does hereby authorize the deposit of the receipts of the sale
of the aforesaid used Police vehicles in Account No. 101-309-939-
000 and the deposit of the receipt of the sale of the Mercury
L Cougar into Account No. 702-000-285-210.
#1013-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission dated October 7, 1987, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, the Council does hereby waive all license fees for
participants in the Big Top Sale, sponsored by the Livonia
Sesquicentennial Committee, which is scheduled to take place
on Saturday, October 31 , 1987, at Bentley High School .
#1014-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated October 9, 1987, approved
by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
an increase in the registration fee to $50.00 per booth (from
$35.00 per booth) for the 1988 Annual Arts and Crafts Festival .
#1015-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director and City Engineer, dated
September 29, 1987, and the recommendation of the Parks and
Recreation Commission as set forth in the communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 2, 1987,
approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor
Pro Tem, in connection with a request from Judith I. Anderson,
dated March 30, 1987, expressing an interest in the purchase
Im. of a portion of two parcels of City-owned land which is located
at the Southeast corner of Wayne Road and Six Mile Road, the
Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid recomnendations
and deny Mrs. Anderson' s request.
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11016-87 WHEREAS, Act 223, P.A. 1909, as amended, provides
for the conveyance of State-owned tax-reverted lands to municipal
units for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, such lands are under the jurisdiction of
the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, and
are available for acquisition under the provisions of the above
mentioned Act,
Such property described as follows
46 045 01 0097 001 Lot 97 exc E 20' thereof Garden Farms
46 045 01 0098 002 Lot 98 exc S 50' thereof, also exc E 20'
Garden Farms
46 083 99 0007 001 Pt of SW 1/4 Sec. 21 T1S R9E Beg N 0°
24M 35S W 1308.86' from S 1/4 cor of Sec 21 th
N 89° 21M 23S w 658.07' th N 0° 25M 27S W 8.15'
th S 89° 45M 50S E 658' th S 0° 24M 35S E
12.83' POB .16 AC
46 100 01 0384 000 Lot 384, E 1/2 adj vac alley, Schanhites
Marquette Manor
46 129 99 0004 000 Pt of the NE 1/4 of Sec 33 des as beg at a
point on the N line of said Sec dis due E 765.0'
from the N 1/4 cor of Sec 33 and proc t S 0° 56M
E 651 .99' th N 83° 07M 30Sec E 251 .32' th N 0°
56M W 622.0' to the n line of Sec 33 th due W
along said line 250.0' to the POB 3.66 AC
46 133 02 0526 000 Lot 526 Rosedale Gardens No. 2
46 133 03 0893 001 S 1/2 of lot 893 and W 1/2 adj vac alley
Rosedale Gardens No. 4
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires to acquire said
land for purposes of urban renewal .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia is
authorized to make application to the State of Michigan,
Department of Natural Resources, Lands Division, for conveyance
of said land to the City of Livonia for the statutory fee of
$70.00, plus the State's maintenance costs, if any, the same
to be appropriated and expended from Account No. 101-202-834-000,
and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia shall set
up necessary procedures and controls to provide for the proper
distribution of funds arising from the subsequent sale of the
acquired property in conformity with the above mentioned acts.
11017-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 28, 1987,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and to which is attached
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a traffic signal agreement between the City of Livonia and the
County of Wayne, and having considered the necessity for the
installation of traffic signal devices to be located at the
intersection of Seven Mile and Gill Roads, the Council does
hereby authorize the installation of same, further, the Council
having been advised that the estimated cost of the proposed
traffic installation is $18,000.00, does hereby approve of the
City assuming 50% of the total cost of such installation and
for this purpose does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $9,000.00 from the City's
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts (Major Road Account) ; further,
the Council does hereby agree to pay 50% of future energy and
maintenance costs of the aforesaid traffic control signal , and
the Wayne County Office of Public Services is hereby requested
to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid
location in an expeditious manner, and the Mayor Pro Tem and
the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached
agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia; and the
City Clerk is also requested to send a certified copy of this
resolution to the Wayne County Office of Public Services.
11018-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated October 1 , 1987,
approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor
Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of the
following items from the following firms in the following amounts:
A) Replace of 3 - 4" OS & Y water gate valves at McNamara
Towers
Arthur Nelson Plumbing & Heating $1 ,384.00
35526 Ford Road
Westland, Michigan 48185
B) Purchase and Installation of 56 diffusers for McNamara
Towers #1 light fixtures
Certified Products & Supply $ 857.92
500 N. Perry
Pontiac, Michigan 48058
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $2,241 .91 from the Senior Citizen
Bond Construction Fund for this purpose
11019-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works dated October 14, 1987, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor
lip Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase from
Morton Salt Division of Morton Thiokol , Ice Control Department,
110 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, of rock salt for
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the price of $15.33 per ton, and for a total estimated amount
of $56,721 .00; further, the Council does hereby authorize the
said purchase item without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is
taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3.04.14005 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#1020-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated October
13, 1987, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard
to obtaining aerial survey work for the Livonia Sanitary Landfill
Site in compliance with State Act 641 , the Council does hereby
determine as follows:
1 . To authorize retaining the services of Air-Land Surveys,
Inc. , P.O. Box 326, 7990 M-15, Clarkston, Michigan 48016
for the purpose of having an aerial survey flown,
topographic maps prepared, and volume computations made
for the City's Sanitary Landfill Site;
2. To appropriate the sum of $2,100.00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account of the Municipal Refuse Fund to
cover the cost of the above services, and
lb. 3. Since the subject services may be considered as being
professional in nature, and since there would be no
advantage to the City taking open competitive bids for
the proposed work, waive the taking of bids as provided
for in Section 3.04.140.0.2. of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances.
#1021-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Director, dated October 12, 1987, with regard to
expected printing and publishing expenses for the balance of
the 1986-87 fiscal year, the Council does hereby authorize the
following transfer of funds:
From Account Amount To Account Amount
101-805-864.015 $ 669.75 101-805-904.000 $1 ,181 .82
101-805-885.000 500.00 101-805-905.000 408.08
101-805-983.000 420.15
Total : $1 ,589.90 Total . $1 ,589.90
#1022-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 9, 1987, which
transmits its resolution 9-229-87 adopted on September 29, 1987,
L with regard to a sign permit application submitted by
Neumann/Smith & Associates for approval to construct a monument
sign at 38705 Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and approve
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the said Sign Permit Application No. 8727, subject to compliance
with the same condition set forth in the aforesaid action of
the Planning Commission.
#1023-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian, dated October 15, 1987, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem with regard to the need for additional
funds for the printing account, the Council does hereby approve
of the transfer of $3,300.00 from Account 271-738-978-000 to
Account 271-738-904-000 for this purpose.
#1024-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated October 19,
1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council
does hereby reject all bids received with respect to the proposed
sale of the City-owned property located at the Northeast corner
of Schoolcraft and Eckles Road, further, the Council does hereby
authorize the Director of Finance to take new competitive bids
with respect to the proposed sale of this property in accordance
with provisions of law and City Ordinance, and the Council does
hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $500.00 from the funds
previously appropriated for the purpose of employing the services
of a real estate appraiser to appraise the property in question.
lbw #1025-87 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 Wednesday, December
2, 1987, at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items(s):
(1 ) Petition 87-7-1-27, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located
between Five Mile Road and Roycroft, East of Farmington
Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, from C-1 ,
C-2, C-4, R-1 and P.L. , to P.S. , P.O. , and P.L. , the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 9-214-87
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
87-7-1-27 be approved,
(2) Petition 87-8-1-29, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located
South of Eight Mile Road between Farmington Road and
Osmus, in the North 1/2 of Section 3 from R-3A to
RUF, the City Planning Commission in its Resolution
Imw 9-215-87 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 87-8-1-29 be denied;
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(3) Petition 87-8-1-30, submitted by Giuliano Soave for
a change of zoning of property located on the Northwest
corner of Seven Mile and Gill Roads, in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 4 from RUFB to R-3, the City Planning
Commission in its Resolution 9-216-87 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 87-8-1-30 be approved;
and
(4) Petition 87-8-1-31 submitted by James Ballard for
a change of zoning of property located on the East
side of Stark Road between Concord and Capitol in
the S.E. 1/4 of Section 28 from R-5 to M-1 , the City
Planning Commission in its Resolution 9-217-87 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 87-8-1-31
be denied;
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
Lpublic 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.
#1026-87 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
from Technicolor Videocassette of Michigan, Inc. , a Delaware
Corporation, dated October 14, 1987, for transfer of an existing
industrial facilities exemption certificate from CBS/Fox Company
covering industrial facilities located at 39000 Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 13;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
that it determines as follows:
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said
Application to the legislative bodies of the governmental
units deriving property taxes from the property which
will be affected, as required by Act 198, P.A. 1974,
as amended.
L 2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council 's interest in this
matter, and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
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respective opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise
the said taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Wednesday, December
2, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, December 2, 1987
at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place
for conducting a hearing on this Application
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Building Inspection dated
Ihs October 1 , 1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem
wherein it is recommended that Section 15.04.300(C) be amended
so as to increase the filing fee from $25.00 to $125.00, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law
for the preparation of an appropriate ordinance amendment which
would increase the aforesaid filing fee to a sum in the amount
of $200.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra.
NAYS: Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCotter, McCann.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1027-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Building Inspection dated
October 1 , 1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
ims wherein it is recommended that Section 15.04.300(C) be amended
so as to increase the filing fee from $25.00 to $125.00, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law
for the preparation of an appropriate ordinance amendment which
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would increase the aforesaid filing fee to a sum in the amount
of $145.00.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
11028-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 9, 1987, which sets
forth its Resolution 9-222-87, adopted on September 29, 1987,
with regard to Petition 87-8-2-42 submitted by Michael Sabatini ,
requesting waiver use approval to expand an existing restaurant
located within a building located on the North side of Plymouth
Road, West of Merriman, in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 27, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
87-8-2-42 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based on the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission and such approval
to be strictly limited to the restaurant waiver use itself;
further, the proposal for the conditional development of the
balance of the property in question is hereby referred to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann.
NAYS: Taylor, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1029-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Building Inspection, dated
October 15, 1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem relative to the office complex located on the west side
of Farmington, between Eight Mile and Norfolk, in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 4, 20311-345 Farmington Road, by A. S. Nakadar,
the Council does hereby request that the Inspection Department
submit a status report with respect to compliance, such as there
may be.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#1030-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 20,
1987, in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated October 8, 1987, which transmits its Resolution
9-219-87 adopted on September 29, 1987, with regard to Petition
87-8-2-39 submitted by Louis G. Redstone Associates, requesting
waiver use approval to renovate and construct an addition to
an existing automobile dealership located on the North side
of Plymouth Road between Hubbard and Merriman in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 27, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 87-8-2-39 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission, as well as the following additional conditions:
1 . that the exterior materials be provided to Council and
approved.
2. that all landscaping be sprinkled and maintained with
an irrigation system.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
L it was
#1031-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 20,
1987, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 728-87 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated July 10, 1987, which transmits its resolution 6-149-87
adopted on June 30, 1987 with regard to Petition 87-6-2-23
submitted by Shigeru Yamada requesting waiver use approval to
operate a restaurant within the shopping center located on the
north side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 87-6-2-23 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra.
NAYS: McCann.
LThe President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1032-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October
20, 1987, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 936-87
in connection with a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission, dated August 19, 1987, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 10, 1987,
the Council does hereby approve the request from Bunney
Enterprises, Inc. , for transfer of ownership of 1987 SDD-SDM
Licensed Business from Livonia Wine Shop, Inc. , located at 28225
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#1033-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 20,
1987, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 963-87 in
connection with a communication from the City Engineer, dated
August 27, 1987, to which are attached a communication from
the firm of Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. , dated February
5, 1987, and letters from Polsinelli Construction Company, dated
January 26, 1987 and August 18, 1987, wherein Polsinelli
Construction Company is requesting additional money for work
performed in connection with the Golden Ridge Storm Sewer
Contract, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the
payment of an additional $30,000.00 to the Polsinelli Construction
Co. , conditioned upon and made subject to the Polsinelli
Construction Co. being totally responsible for the settlement
of the claim of Indian Village Cleaners and all other
subconstractors with respect to which claim the Polsinelli
Construction Co. shall be required to furnish to the City of
Livonia an appropriate Save-Harmless Agreement and waivers of
lien which shall be subject to approval as to form by the
Department of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann.
NAYS: None.
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LCouncilman Taylor gave First Reading to 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 RUE to
P)
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 .
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
Iii unanimously adopted, it was
1034-87 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Gagnier Products Company, 10151 Capital Avenue, Oak Park,
Michigan 48237-3141 , dated October 1 , 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
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City
of Livonia an area of approximately 1 .7145 acres lying in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, 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. 47",
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
lbw Industrial Development District No 47.
2. This City Council sets Wednesday, December 2, 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.
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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.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11035-87 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Valassis
Inserts, 35955 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
August 28, 1987, covering new industrial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 33;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
that it determines as follows:
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said
Application to the legislative bodies of the governmental
lbwunits deriving property taxes from the property which
will be affected, as required by Act 198, P.A. 1974,
as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council 's interest in this
matter, and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise
the said taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Wednesday, December
2, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, December 2, 1987
at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place
for Con4cting a hearing on this Application
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
low 11036-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission dated September 21 , 1987, which bears
the signature of the Director of Community Resources, is approved
by the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the
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Mayor Pro Tem, and having also considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated October 6, 1987, -
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby approve and authorize the preparation and submission
of an application for the 1988 Michigan Equity Grant for the
restoration of the Newburgh School and the installation of
sanitary and storm sewers for Livonia Historical
Village/Greenmead; and the Department of Community Resources
is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1037-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 12, 1987, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a request from Mr. Harold
Woodcock, 19351 Milburn, 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. 46 007 99 0100
002 (O2P52B 53) into two parcels since the same would be in
Imp violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and Law.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1038-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 14, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 9-212-87 adopted on September 1 , 1987,
with regard to a sign permit application submitted by Beacon
Sign Company for the replacement of a ground sign on property
located at 29901 Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve
the said Sign Permit Application subject to compliance with
the same condition set forth in the aforesaid action of the
Planning Commission, as well as the additional condition that
the petitioner shall submit a landscape plan for approval by
the City Council prior to issuance of the Sign Permit Application
granted herein.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
imo it was
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Im.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Basney A Smith, Inc. , which submits the proposed monument type
sign as required by Council Resolution 606-87 in connection
with Petition 87-5-2-18, wherein the Council granted waiver
use approval to construct an automatic car wash on the South
side of Plymouth Road between Levan and Yale in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby approve the proposed
sign which shall be 9' x 4' (lower) as illustrated on a print
dated October 22, 1987.
On a substitute motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman
Feenstra, it was
#1039-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Basney & Smith, Inc. , which submits the proposed monument type
sign as required by Council Resolution 606-87 in connection
with Petition 87-5-2-18, wherein the Council granted waiver
use approval to construct an automatic car wash on the South
side of Plymouth Road between Levan and Yale in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby approve the proposed
sign which shall be 8' x 4 , and deletes "open" (upper) as
Ift• illustrated on a print dated October 22, 1987.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1040-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law and the Engineering
Department, dated October 13, 1987, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 821-87 in connection with a letter from Ruth Ann
and Marvin W. Kalina, 18040 Wayne Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
dated August 17, 1987, requesting that the City bear the cost
of installing sidewalks with respect to five (5) property owners
which sidewalks are to be installed pursuant to Council Resolution
591-87, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11041-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 8, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 9-221-87, adopted on September 29,
1987, with regard to Petition 87-8-2-41 submitted by James Blain,
Inc. , requesting waiver use approval for general office uses
within an existing building located on the Southwest corner
of Six Mile Road and Quakertown Lane in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 18, which property is zoned P.S. , the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 87-8-2-41 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,
the approval herein being limited to the specific use petitioned
for.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
imp it was
11042-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 10-240-87 adopted on October 13, 1987,
with regard to Petition 87-10-8-31 submitted by the Livonia
Cultural League, requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct a sculpture within the Civic Center
located on the South side of Civic Center Drive, between
Farmington and Brookfield in Section 22, 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 87-10-8-31 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann.
NAYS: None.
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IbmOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1043-87 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that
the Annual Budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor
for the next fiscal year commencing December 1 , 1987, and ending
November 30, 1988, as shown in the Budget document on Pages
I through XXXV, submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September
15, 1987, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII of the City Charter,
be and hereby is determined and adopted and appropriations made
as provided by the City Charter; provided, however, for the
monthly reports to the Council , the amounts as shown on Pages
1 through 196 should be used for comparative reporting purposes,
and Council approval is required for transfers between line
items within one activity, that all proceedings on said Budget
be and hereby are approved as being in full conformance with
the City Charter, a public hearing having been held on October
19, 1987, after proper notice being published in the Livonia
Observer, the official newspaper of the City on October 12,
1987; and provided further, that the City Clerk shall publish
or cause to be published this resolution together with a summary
of said Budget as adopted herein, together with the minutes
lim of this meeting.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1044-87 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII
and Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 5.000
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the next fiscal year commencing December 1 , 1987, and ending
November 30, 1988, and in addition to the above amount which
is authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter
of the City of Livonia:
(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 .000
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of
providing additional revenues for police protection
and law enforcement personnel , equipment, supplies
low and facilities of the City of Livonia, in addition
to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes;
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(b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 .500
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of
providing additional revenues for fire, police and
snow removal personnel , equipment supplies and
facilities of the City of Livonia; in addition to
the amount authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes;
(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 .000
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of
providing additional revenues for Library services,
supplies and facilities in the City of Livonia; in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes;
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .026
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the
Public Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising,
exploiting and making known the industrial and
commercial advantages of the City of Livonia and to
establish projects for the purpose of encouraging
immigration to, and increasing the trade, business
and industries of the City of Livonia; in addition
to the amount which is authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes;
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2.207
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Acts
of 1917, for the purpose of establishing, operating,
maintaining and administering the Municipal Garbage
Collection System and/or plant for the collection
and disposal of garbage and refuse in the City of
Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes,
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .080
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
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in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1959,
1965 and 1968 Fire Station Bond Issue, in addition
to the amount which is authorized to be levied for
general purposes,
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .009
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above for the purpose of debt retirement of the 1965
Public Library Bond Issue; in addition to the amount
which is authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes;
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .158
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Park
and Recreational Facilities Bond Issue, Series I and
Series II , in addition to the amount which is authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(i ) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .488
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1978
Street Improvement Bonds, Series I , Series II and
Series III , in addition to the amount which is
authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
and provided further, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation,
City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is
requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution
to each of the above offices.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1045-87 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 20 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, otherwise known
as the Drain Code of 1956, and in order to raise the sum necessary
to pay.
(a) Installment No. 29 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 1 , which installment is due April
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1 , 1988, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1 , 1988, and
(b) Installment No. 27 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 2, which installment is due April
1 , 1988, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1 , 1988; and
(c) Installment No. 23 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 19, which installment is due April
1 , 1988, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1 , 1988; and
(d) Installment No. 21 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 22, which installment is due April
1 , 1988, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1 , 1988; and
(e) Installment No. 20 of the assessment for improving
Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain, which installment
is due April 1 , 1988, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April
1 , 1988; and
(f) Installment No. 18 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 11 (Extensions), which installment
is due April 1 , 1988, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April
1 , 1988; and
(g) Installment No. 17 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Blue Drain Extension and Branches, which
installment is due April 1 , 1988, and to pay the
interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1 , 1988; and
(h) Installment No. 12 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drains Nos. 16 (Extension and Branches), 38
and 41 , which respective installments are each due
April 1 , 1988, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1 , 1988,
and
(i ) Installment No. 11 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 27 (Branches), which installment
is due April 1 , 1988, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April
1 , 1988, and
(j) Installment No. 9 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 10 (Extension and Branches), which
installment is due April 1 , 1988, and to pay the
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interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1 , 1988; and
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that
there shall be and does hereby establish a tax levy of .375
mills of the State Equalized Valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the
purpose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay the
said installments and interest payments and in this connection,
the City Council does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread
upon the County tax roll ; and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation,
Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, City Treasurer,
City Assessor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the
above offices.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1046-87 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the authority provided
iim in Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and in
order to raise the sum necessary to pay the 15th installment
for sanitary and storm sewer improvements in Rosedale Gardens
Subdivision, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby
determine that there shall be and does hereby establish a tax
levy of .115 mills of the State Equalized Valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the purpose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and
pay the said installment and interest payments and, in this
connection, the City Council does hereby elect to have such
tax levy spread upon the County Tax Roll ; and the Wayne County
Bureau of Taxation, Office of the Wayne County Road Commission,
City Treasurer, City Assessor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution
to each of the above offices.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1047-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation
the question of the City of Livonia employing two additional
Police Officers and two additional Fire Fighters by way of
supplementing that presently provided for in the 1987-88 Annual
Budget.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1048-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police, dated October 21 , 1987, the Council does
hereby approve of the request for the transfer of $29,783.00
from Intelligence Bureau Adjudicated Account 702-000-285-210
to Municipal Building Authorize Account for the reasons indicated.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
4/1049-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Senior
Citizen Achievement Needs (S.C.A.N. ) , dated October 13, 1987,
approved by the Director of Community Resources and the Finance
Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
the Council does hereby accept the donation of a 1987 - 21
Passenger Ford Bus which has a value of $30,627.00, which bus
IL. is to be used in the Senior Citizen Transportation Program.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1050-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 7,
1987, approved for submission by the Finance Director and the
Mayor Pro Tem, the Council , for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, does hereby accept the following donations from the
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. :
1 . Pole pads for light poles at Ford Field valued at
$3,500.00;
2. Extension of parking pad and re-asphalting of existing
parking pad adjacent to Eddie Edgar Arena valued at
$2,500.00; and
3. Sixteen five tier portable aluminum bleachers including
wheels and hitches valued at $17,256.00,
Total value of donations $23,256.00.
Imp
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#1051-87 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.
Council President McCann passed the gavel to Vice President Taylor at 9:00 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
rescind and repeal Council Resolution 995-87, adopted on October
12, 1987.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, McCotter.
NAYS: Bishop, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Taylor.
The President declared the resolution denied
ImeCouncil Vice President Taylor returned the gavel to President McCann at 9:13 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1052-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 20, 1987,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
authorize Capital Wrecking, P.O. Box 165, Southfield, Michigan
48037, to immediately demolish and remove the home located at
9308 Newburgh Road and to demolish and remove the structures
located at 9318 Newburgh (American Legion Hall ) and 9328 Newburgh
(existing home) upon written notification from the City of Livonia
to proceed, for a total sum in the amount of $14,532.00, which
amount is to be expended from funds previously appropriated
for this purpose in Council Resolution 297-87, further, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the said item without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication; and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.150 D.5. of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1053-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated October 28, 1987, approved by the City
Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
with regard to a Deed of the Michigan Department of
Transportation, dated October 8, 1987, the Council does hereby
accept, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, the conveyance
of the following described property:
That part of Tract A which lies Northerly of a line described
as: Commencing at the South Quarter (S 1/4) corner of said
Section 6, thence North 88° 03' 03" East, along the South line
of said Section 6 a distance of 1161 .00 feet, thence North 01 °
56' 57" West 80 feet to the point of beginning; thence North
86° 14' 22" West, 171 .17 feet to the point of ending.
Tract A
That part of the East 100 acres of the Southeast Quarter (SE
1/4) of Section 6, T.S, R9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as: A strip of land 50 feet in width lying
25 feet each side of and adjacent to a line described as:
Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 6, which
is East 75 feet from the Southwest corner of the said East 100
acres of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 6; thence
Northerly parallel with the West line of the above described
100 acres, 158 feet to the point of ending.
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the said Deed
recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds
and do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11054-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 28, 1987, approved by the City
Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
recommending that the City dedicate and establish, for public
street purposes into the local street system, the Council does
hereby dedicate and establish as a 100' public right-of-way
across City-owned property in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6
which property is described as follows and shall be recorded
as "Blue Skies Drive"•
BLUE SKIES DRIVE
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A parcel of land situated in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 6, T. 1
S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, comprised
of all of Tax Parcel 6a and part of Tax Parcel 5a, being more
particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the S. 1/4 corner of said Section 6 and proceeding
thence N. 88 degrees 03' 03" E. , 989.69 feet along the southerly
line of the section (also the centerline of 7 Mile Road, variable
width); thence N. 01 degrees 41 ' 47" W. 100.00 feet to the point
of Beginning; continuing thence N. 01 degrees 41 ' 47" W. , 632.00
feet; thence N. 88 degrees 03' 03" E. , 100.00 feet, thence S.
01 degrees 41 '47" E. , 573.50 feet; thence S. 88 degrees 03'
03" W. , 50.00 feet, thence S. 01 ' degrees 41 ' 47" E. 64 38 feet;
thence N. 85 degrees 14' 22" W. , 50.34 feet to the Point of
Beginning and containing 1 .387 acres of land more or less, subject
to the rights of the public in 7 Mile Road and all easements
of record, if any.
and
That part of Tract A which lies Northerly of a line described
as: Commencing at the South Quarter (S 1/4) corner of said
Section 6, thence North 88° 03' 03" East, along the South line
of said Section 6 a distance of 1161 .00 feet; thence North 01 °
56' 57" West 80 feet to the point of beginning; thence North
86° 14' 22" West, 171 .17 feet to the point of ending.
Tract A
That part of the East 100 acres of the Southeast Quarter (SE
1/4) of Section 6, T1S, R9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as: A strip of land 50 feet in width lying
25 feet each side of and adjacent to a line described as:
Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 6, which
is East 75 feet from the Southwest corner of the said East 100
acres of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 6; thence
Northerly parallel with the West line of the above described
100 acres, 158 feet to the point of ending.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1055-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 28, 1987,
approved by the City Attorney, approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, and to which is attached a Declaration of Easements
and Dedication Agreement by and between the City of Livonia
and Victor International Corporation, a Michigan corporation,
which agreement provides for the improvement and use of certain
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road right-of-way in the Southeast quarter of Section 6, to
be known as Blue Skies Drive, the Council does hereby request
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,114th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9:17 P.M. , October 28, 1987.
'4e#44tett.. 24414‘
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk