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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1987-09-03 23576 Ihrm MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On September 3, 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 00 P.M Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result Present. Robert E McCann, Joan McCotter, Fernon P. Feenstra, Gerald Taylor and Ron Ochala, Absent• Robert R Bishop (on vacation) and Robert D. Bennett*. Elected and appointed officials present Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; John Nagy, Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer; Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Ray Pomerville, Labor Relations Director, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works, Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director IL. and Tom Carey, Traffic Commission. Representatives of the Livonia Judo Club presented two ceremonial samurai swords to Mayor Pro Tem Robert McCann and the City Council On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted*, it was #813-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,110th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 19, 1987 are hereby approved. *Councilwoman McCotter abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under the provisions of Section 2 119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. A communication from the Planning Director, dated August 17, 1987 re Council Resolution 595-87 (Petition 87-2-2-4 by Isam Kashat requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM license) was received and placed on file for the information of Lis the Council . 23577 A communication from the Director of Finance forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending July 31 , 1987 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was #814-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1987, which transmits its Resolution 8-181-87 with regard to Petition 84-12-8-40 submitted by Abe Jaafar requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct a second commercial building on property located on the West side of Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft and Bentley in Section 23, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. Lei 1815-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 10, 1987, which requests a waiver of all license and permit fees in connection with the parish annual Fall Festival to be conducted on September 11 , 12 and 13, 1987, the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this Resolution #816-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated August 10, 1987, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and having also considered a letter from Vincent Engerer, 17450 Country Club, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 21 , 1987, which revises the bid submitted for the purchase of certain property located at 29157 Perth, from $85,500 00 to $79,000 00, the Council does hereby reject the said bid as revised, and the Council does hereby authorize the Finance Director and the Division of Police to re-advertise and take new competitive bids with respect to the proposed sale of this property. #817-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated August 160 20, 1987, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the following high bids for the purchase of used City vehicles: 23578 Vehicle No. 14 - $510.00 - Donald H Collins 32625 Seven Mile Road Livonia, Michigan 48150 Vehicle No 535 - $554 00 - Francis Grech 15537 Fitzgerald Livonia, Michigan 48154 Vehicle No. 523 - $201 20 - Raymond Eckstein 35133 Palmer Road Westland, Michigan 48185 Vehicle No. 536 - $250 00 - James Schoenheide, Jr. 34119 Orangelawn Livonia, Michigan 48150 Vehicle No. 537 - $400 00 - Mark Poske 11405 Merriman Road Livonia, Michigan 48150 Vehicle No. 28 - $201 .40 - Raymond Eckstein 35133 Palmer Road Westland, Michigan 48185 Vehicle No. 329 - $750.00 - Michael Brow 14285 Ellen Drive Livonia, Michigan 48154 Vehicle No. 232 - $210 00 - Jeanette Mazaris 33525 Hathaway Livonia, Michigan 48150 Vehicle No. 235 - $150.00 - Karen Prieskorn 23650 Haynes Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024 Vehicle No. 430 - $452 99 - Joseph Wilhelm 29251 Oriole Drive Livonia, Michigan 48154 Vehicle No 432 - $206 00 - Jeanette Mazaris 33525 Hathaway Livonia, Michigan 48150 Vehicle No. 513 - $351 .00 - James Sarlauskas 31710 Perth Livonia, Michigan 48154 Vehicle No. 606 - $150.00 - Karen Prieskorn 23650 Haynes Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024 23579 FURTHER, in the event a high bidder does not proceed with the purchase of any of the aforesaid vehicles, the Public Service Division is hereby authorized to offer the said vehicle to the next high bidder where possible or, where not practical , to dispose of the vehicle for scrap value, and the City Council does hereby direct that the money received as a result of the sales herein authorized be credited to the Equipment Maintenance Capital Outlay Account (101-446-985.000 000), and the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this Resolution. 1818-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works dated August 13, 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 unit price bid of Continental Contracting, 24258 Sorrentino Ct , Mt Clemens, MI 48043, for the 1987 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract 87-J) for the estimated total cost of $8,787 00 based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this item, and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $8,787 00 from the Public Service Division's Account 202-463-818-118, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as may be required, and the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this Resolution #819-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated July 23, 1987, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated August 5, 1987, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve the request from Chi-Chi 's USA, Inc , for transfer of ownership of 1987 Class C Licensed Business with Official Permit (food) through merger from Chi-Chi 's of Michigan, Inc. , for a business located at 29330 Schoolcraft, 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. #820-87 RESOLVED, that having considered letters from Mr. John R. Carney, Attorney at Law, dated July 20, 1987, and August 12, 1987, wherein it is requested that a revocable license be granted to his clients, Joseph F. and Annis L. Starr, with respect 23580 to a City easement located on Lot 186 of Sunset Hills Subdivision in the East 1/2 of Section 11 (18504 Fremont) as shown in the attachment, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a revocable license in the manner and form herein requested, and the Department of Law is requested to prepare the document required to implement the action taken herein. #821-87 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 refer this item to the Engineering Department and the Law Department for their respective reports and recommendations #822-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August 5, 1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, which submits certain suggested names for the new golf course as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. #823-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief of Recreation for the County of Wayne, dated August 14, 1987, requesting authorization to close the intersection of Newburgh and Edward Hines Drive, and the intersection of Ann Arbor Trail and Edward Hines Drive, from 8 00 a m to 12.00 noon, on Saturday, September 26, 1987, for the purpose of conducting the Third Annual Detroit Free Press - Wayne County Parks 20 Mile Marathon Training Run, the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to approval by the Police Department #824-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Community Resources dated August 17, 1987 , approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the following grants awarded by the Senior Alliance in the following service categories,amounts and funding sources Personal Care $18,614 (State) Homemaker $13,337 (State) Chore $12,752 (Federal )* *Funds revised by Executive Committee on 8/14/87 Further, the Council does hereby approve the attached grant classifications and pay rates for the period October 1 , 1987, through September 30, 1988, in the manner and form herein submitted. 23581 #825-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Commission on Aging, dated August 6, 1987, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and to which is attached a letter from senior Citizen Achievement Needs, dated June 26, 1987, in which an appeal is made for funds to help defray the cost of a replacement bus for the S.C.A.N. Program, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $500 00 from the Commission's Community Promotion Account 101-913-882-010 (Promotional Programs) for this purpose #826-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Historical Commission and the Director of Public Works, dated August 13, 1987, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize State Wide Silo Repair, Inc , Box 245, Vestaburg, Michigan 48891 , to make repairs and restore the silos at Greenmead, for the price of $4,067 00, further Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140D4 and 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. #827-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 3, 1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby amend Item 7 of Council Resolution 829-86 adopted on August 27, 1986, and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 102-87 and 287-87, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for General Improvements in the Summer Creek Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4 to $2,000.00 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 #828-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 4, 1987, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, which recommends that a certain right of way be acquired on Munger Road east of Merriman in order to make the road and water main construction improvements determined to be necessary in Council Resolution 660-87, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation #829-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 4, 1987, 23582 approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, which submits final cost information with respect to the contract entered into for the automatic irrigation system for Whispering Willows-South Course (Contract 86-G) , the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the Building Authority proceeding as follows (a) To establish the final project cost at $182,077 00 and authorize an expenditure in the amount of $12,432 00 from the proceeds of Building Bonds that were sold for this project, and (b) To authorize a final payment (Estimate No. 6) in the amount of $12,866 60 to Sprinkler Services Company #830-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Mayor Pro Tem, dated August 17, 1987, wherein it is requested that an unclassified position of Director of Labor Relations be established for an annual salary in the amount of $48,500 00 effective July 1 , 1987, and that the same benefits (i e vacation credit, sick leave, dental , optical , medical LIN benefits, etc ) as extended to other full-time classified Civil Service employees be afforded this position, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of this action #831-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 20, 1987, which transmits its Resolution 8-192-87 adopted on August 18, 1987, with regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Willow Woods Subdivision to be located North of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald Avenue in the S W. 1/4 of Section 5, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and it appearing that tentative approval of said preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission after due notice and a public hearing on August 18, 1987, the City Council does hereby approve of the preliminary plat, subject to the receipt of a report and recommendation by the City Engineer relative to the development plans and specifications for the improvements therein, and the financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of such improvements #832-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Engineering Department and the Parks and Recreation Department submit their respective reports and recommendations with regard to the proposed re-location of the southernmost fence at the Whispering Willows Golf Course to the actual south boundary line of the golf course. #833-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 24, 1987, which transmits 23583 its Resolution 8-189-87 adopted on August 18, 1987, with regard to Petition 87-7-2-37 submitted by Lidia Veri , requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM license in connection with a party store located on the south side of Plymouth Road, east of Stark Road, 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 87-7-2-37 is hereby approved and granted #834-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 20, 1987 from Patricia Ann Smith, Attorney at Law, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on August 18, 1987 by the City Planning Commission in its Resolution 8-195-87 with regard to Petition 87-6-2-24 submitted by Shigeru Yamada requesting permission to utilize a Class C Liquor License for a Japanese Restaurant in Laurel Commons Plaza located on the north side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh and Fitzgerald in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby designate Monday, October 5, 1987 at 7 30 P.M as the date and time for conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place therof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result• AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, McCann NAYS None *Councilman Bennett arrived and took his seat on the podium at 8 05 P.M On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #835-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated August 18, 1987, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 645-87, in connection with letters dated June 22, 1987 and July 9, 1987 Iwo from Donal M. Stanton, 19658 Melvin Street, Livonia, Michigan 48152, regarding the denial of his claim by the City's insurance representative, regard4ng alleged damages incurred by him on March 30, 1987 as a result of a sewer backup into his basement, the Council does hereby deny the request for reimbursement and determines to take no further action. 23584 Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 AND 8 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 87-2-1-8, change of zoning from AG to R-3 and R-4) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. lis Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 87-3-3- 4) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council . Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition 87-3-1-16, change of zoning from RUF to R-1A) 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. 23585 The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council . On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and unanimously adopted, it was 1836-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 15, 1987, which sets forth its resolution 6-152-87 adopted on June 30, 1987 with regard to a request from Joseph Savin for an extension of the approval of Petition 86-3-8-17 relative to a proposal to construct an apartment complex on the south side of Plymouth Road, between Alois and Eckles in Section 30, previously granted in Council Resolution 1009-86, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the requested extension for the following reasons: 1 . The petitioner has failed to demonstrate ability to commence construction of the proposed project within the time limit set forth in Zoning Ordinance 543 L2. The petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that the proposed site plan is in compliance with the general standards and requirements set forth in Section 19.06 of Zoning Ordinance 543 3. The petitioner proposes to construct two-story buildings permitted only in the R-7 district regulations while, at the same time, taking advantage of a higher density permitted by the R-8 district regulations On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was 1837-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Hahn-Chardon Company, dated August 17, 1987, wherein it is indicated that the said company intends to transfer facilities from 34443 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 to a manufacturing facility in Plymouth Township, and which further indicates that Hahn-Chardon Company desires to obtain a 1974 PA 198 exemption for the Plymouth Township facility, the Council does hereby consent to the transfer herein requested; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. lim On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was 23586 #838-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August 5, 1987, approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits Parks and Recreation Resolution 1908-87, adopted on July 6, 1987, relative to employing Tom Welsh as a golf professional for a period of three years with a salary of $16,500 00, plus 4. 5% effective December 1 , 1987, with raises according to the following scale. 1989 base of $17,242 50 + 3% 1990 base of $17,759.78 + 3% the contract to be for the period December 1 , 1987 through November 30, 1988, and thereafter for the period March 1st through November 15th of each succeeding year, with all of the other terms and conditions to be the same as those contained in the contract between the City of Livonia and Gary Whitener, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk to execute the contract proposed herein, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, in the manner and form herein recommended, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the said agreement, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, further the Council does hereby request that the Committee of the Whole submit its report and recommendation with regard to the question of the golf course to which the golf professional would be assigned On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was 1839-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August 5, 1987, approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits Parks and Recreation Resolution 1907-87, adopted on July 6, 1987, wherein it is recommended that the contract between the City and Gary Whitener, the golf professional , be extended for a period of three years with a change in title to "Manager of Golf," and an increase in salary according to the following schedule 1988 base of $24,874.00 + 4. 5% 1989 base of $25,993.33 + 3% 1990 base of $26,773 12 + 3% the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. 23587 On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #840-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Finance Director submit a report and recommendation with respect to the City' s agreement with its golf professional in the context of the overall operation of the City's golf courses. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and unanimously adopted, it was #841-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated August 17, 1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a request from Carl Thomas, 14682 Pine, Box 68, Brethren, Michigan 48619, 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. 46 124 99 0023 001 into four parcels since the same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and Law. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 6, 1987, which transmits its resolution 8-178-87 adopted on August 4, 1987 with regard to Petition 87-6-2-29, submitted by Sheppard Engineering requesting waiver use approval to expand an existing restaurant located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Stark and Farmington 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 Planning Commission and Petition 87-6-2-29 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. On a substitute motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #842-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 6, 1987, which transmits its resolution 8-178-87 adopted on August 4, 1987 235:: with regard to Petition 87-6-2-29, submitted by Sheppard Engineering requesting waiver use approval to expand an existing restaurant located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Stark and Farmington 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 Planning Commission and Petition 87-6-2-29 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 reduced in height to a maximum of 15' On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #843-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 19, 1987, which transmits its resolution 8-199-87 adopted on August 18, 1987, with regard to Petition 86-12-8-65 submitted by Centrum Development Company, requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct a three-story senior citizen building law on the south side of Jamison between Sunbury and Middlebelt Roads in Section 24, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 29.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 86-12-8-65 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 Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett NAYS McCann The President declared the resolution adopted On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #844-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 19, 1987, which transmits its resolution 8-201-87 adopted on August 18, 1987, lir with regard to a sign permit application by Mervyn' s Department Store for a new ground sign on property located at 29650 Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit 23589 application, subject to compliance with the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #845-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August 21 , 1987, which transmits its resolution 8-192-87 adopted on August 18, 1987, with regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Stamford Acres Subdivision to be located at the northwest corner of Stamford and Clarita Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and it appearing that tentative approval of said preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on August 18, 1987, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat subject to the receipt of a report and recommendation by the City Engineer relative to the development plans and specifications for the improvements therein, and the financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of such improvements lbwOn a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was #846-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District 290 for street improvement consisting of placing 4" of asphalt over the existing roadway (Alternate IV) on Loveland (Seven Mile to Curtis) , Woodring (Seven Mile to Clarita) and Clarita (Shadyside to Mayfield) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday, August 26, 1987 at 8 00 p m at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment District 290, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections made to said assessments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT 23590 (1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated July 23, 1987, in the amount of $78,625 05, are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council , (2) Said Special Assessment Roll 290 is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, (3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal annual installments with interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation Said interest shall be payable on each installment due date, provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll , said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is not more than 1% above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced so that each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and payable December 1 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding years, (4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by Section 3.08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective property owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December 1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment without interest or penalty, (5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988 City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08 210 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments from December 1 , 1987 and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall be lie spread upon each annual tax roll together with one (1 ) year's interest upon all unpaid installments, provided, however, that when any annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in 23591 Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3.08 200, or after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3.08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for any unpaid installments, and (6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of the paving costs in the amount of $13,875 01 and 100% of the drainage costs in the amount of $1 ,495.83 for a total amount of $15,370 84. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS: None. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala it was #847-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District 291 for street improvement consisting of 37 foot wide, 8" thick concrete pavement with integral curbs and gutters and storm drainage (Alternate I ) on Gill Road, Seven Mile Road to Northland, in the South 1/2 of Section 4„ in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday, August 26, 1987 at 8.00 p m at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment District 291 , and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections made to said assessments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT (1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated July 28, 1987, in the amount of $122,341 .80, are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ; 23592 (2) Said Special Assessment Roll 291 is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, (3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into fifteen (15) equal annual installments with interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation Said interest shall be payable on each installment due date, provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll , said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is not more than 1% above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds In such cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10 00) the number of installments shall be reduced so that each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and payable December 1 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding years, (4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City lir Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by Section 3 08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective property owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December 1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment without interest or penalty, (5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988 City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3 08 210 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments from December 1 , 1987 and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with one (1 ) year' s interest upon all unpaid installments, provided, however, that when any annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the expiration LIN of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3 08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for any unpaid installments; and 23593 (6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 60% of the paving costs and drainage and 100% of Beitz Drain for a total amount of $329,584 63 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann NAYS None. On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was 1848-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 29, 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 unit price bid of A V S Construction Specialties, Inc. , P.O. Box 4506, Auburn Heights, Michigan 48057, for the paving of Gill Road, Seven Mile to Northland, for the estimated Imp total cost of $392,979.50, based upon the Engineering Department's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, further, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $392,979.50 from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions that (1 ) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for that portion of the project which is to be financed by special assessment at such time as funds are available from a future Special Assessment Bond Issue, and (2) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for the City' s portion of the project at such time as funds may be available from the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue, and (3) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for the Beitz Drain work at such time as funds are available from the Construction and Debt Retirement accounts for Wayne County Chapter 20 drain projects that have been completed within the City of Livonia, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. iirAYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS. None. 23594 On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was #849-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer and the City Librarian, dated August 5, 1987, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of R E Leggette Company, 9335 St. Stephens Street, Dearborn, Michigan 48126-3896, for installing acoustical systems in the Civic Center Library for a total cost in the amount of $83,200.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, and the City Librarian and City Engineer are hereby authorized to jointly approve minor changes in the work as completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• Irmo AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann NAYS None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #850-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer and the Housing Director, dated July 30, 1987, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize Stanson Wrecking Company, 6855 Haggerty Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111 , to raze the existing home located at 9416 Newburgh Road (City-owned property) , for the price of $3,397.00, the same to be appropriated and expended from the 7 9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose, further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Section 3.04 140 D (4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS: None. Councilman Bennett left the podium at 8.25 P.M. 23595 Imw On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #851-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Labor Relations Director, dated August 24, 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 Enhanced 9-1-1 terminal equipment and additional trunks from Michigan Bell Communications, 29777 Telegraph Road, Suite 4060, Southfield, Michigan 48034, for the price of $61 ,787 96, with the understanding that $5900 00 may be deducted if the City' s cad screens are capable of displaying information, the same to be appropriated and expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account; further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. lbw A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, McCann NAYS None. Councilman Bennett returned to the podium at 8 27 P.M. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #852-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated October 28, 1987 on all matters required by Sections 3.08 060 and 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on January 26, 1987, after due notice as required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code, and careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3 08 080 of said Code (1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects, (2) determine to make the road improvement consisting lbw of a 28' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with mountable 23596 asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) on Laurel (Plymouth to south of Pinetree) and Pinetree (Wayne to Stark) in the West 1/2 of Section 33, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia , Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement, and to defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived, (3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set forth in said statement dated October 28, 1987, (4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $516,993.88, (5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in part by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions thereafter established, (6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall ibm be 15% of paving in the amount of $51 ,674 08 and 100% of drainage costs in the amount of $172,500.00 and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to 85% of paving ($292,819.80) shall be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands and premises in the special assessment district as herein established in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom, (7) determine that the assessments made for such improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together with interest thereon on the unpaid balance, (8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows A Special Assessment District in the West 1/2 of Section 33, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as containing the property shown on the Proposed Assessment Schedule and the Proposed Special Assessment District Plan (9) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within L the above district designated by the Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in the special assessment district as the special 23597 1161benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with the determination of the City Council and, (10) that upon completion of said roll , the City Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and file the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon as re- quired by Section 3.08.110 of the said Code. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Taylor, Bennett. NAYS: Feenstra, McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. ImsOn a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was #853-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District 292 for street improvement consisting of placing approximately 4" of asphalt over existing roadway (20 to 22 feet wide) (Alternate IV) on Curtis Avenue, west of Merriman in the East 1/2 of Section 10, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday, August 26, 1987 at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment District 292, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections made to said assessments, 101 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT (1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll 23598 dated July 15, 1987, in the amount of $27,839 90, are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council , (2) Said Special Assessment Roll 292 is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, (3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal annual installments with interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation Said interest shall be payable on each installment due date, provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll , said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is not more than 1% above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10 00) the number of installments shall be reduced so that each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and payable December 1 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding years, (4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08 130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by Section 3.08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective property owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided by said Section 3.08 190 Any property owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December 1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment without interest or penalty, (5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988 City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08.210 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments from December 1 , 1987 and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with one (1 ) year's interest upon all unpaid installments, provided, however, that when any annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period 23599 as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3 08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for any unpaid installments, and (6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of the paving costs in the amount of $4,912 92 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS None On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was 1854-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby approve the addition of the paving improvement to be installed on Curtis Avenue (west of Merriman), located in the East 1/2 of Section 10, to an existing contract (87-I) between the City of Livonia and Thompson McCully Company, based on unit prices submitted by Thompson McCully, with the total cost of Alternate IV estimated at $32,752.82, the City' s share being $4,912.92. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES• Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously adopted, it was #855-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District 293 for street improvement consisting of placing approximately 4" of asphalt over existing roadway (20 to 22 feet wide) (Alternate IV) on Osmus, Parker and Norfolk in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday, August 26, 1987 at 8.00 p m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the 23600 district portion of the cost of street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment District 293, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections made to said assessments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT (1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated July 23, 1987, in the amount of $152,557.08, are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council , (2) Said Special Assessment Roll 293 is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, (3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal annual installments with interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation. Said interest shall be payable on each installment due date, provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll , said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is not more than 1% above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced so that each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and payable December 1 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding years, (4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08 130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by Section 3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective property owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided by said Section 3.08.190. Any property owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December 1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment without interest or penalty; 23601 (5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988 City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08 210 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments from December 1 , 1987 and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with one (1 ) year' s interest upon all unpaid installments, provided, however, that when any annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3.08 200, or after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for any unpaid installments; and (6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of the paving costs in the amount of $26,921 .83 and 100% of the drainage costs in the amount of $3,896.88, for a total amount of $30,818.71 . A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: 16. AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS: None. On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #856-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation the question of the need for additional stop signs in the area of Osmus, Parker and Norfolk, particularly at the following intersections. 1 . Norfolk and Hubbard 2 Norfolk and Osmus 3. Norfolk and Parker On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, it was 1857-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 24, 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 unit price bid of Holloway Construction Company, 23 602 29250 Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan 48096 for the Sections 3, 10 and 33 S A.D. Street Paving Projects (Contract 87-F) for the estimated total cost of $341 ,152 10, based upon the Engineering Department's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, further, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $341 ,152.10 from the 7 9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions that (1 ) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for that portion of the project which is to be financed by special assessment at such time as funds are available from a future Special Assessment Bond Issue, and (2) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for the City's portion of the project at such time as funds may be available from the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result lop AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS• None. Item No 44 (Council Resolution 3-87, a letter from Al O'Chel , 5706 Lafayette, Dearborn Heights, MI re purchasing City property at 28580 Joy Road) was removed from the Agenda On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and unanimously adopted, it was #858-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Arts Commission, dated August 18, 1987, approved by the Finance Director and the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the following paintings donated by Jo Griffing, on behalf of the Livonia Cultural League, with their approximate value as indicated "Still Life" - Cronin - $1 ,000.00 "Outside My Window" - Voeglheim - $400 00 "Threat" - Stein - $300.00 "Saturday Afternoon" - Stein - $125.00 "Sailform" - Bonnette - $375.00 23603 lit On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #859-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated August 12, 1987, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept a cash donation in the amount of $600 00 for the Livonia Youth Assistance Program from the Livonia Rotary Club, Inc. , and the Council does hereby increase Sundry Income Account 101-000-698.000 and Community Resources Account 101-891-886.140 each in the amount of $600.00. On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and unanimously adopted, it was #860-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 11 , 1987, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to the placing Lof Detroit Edison facilities along the southerly limits of City-owned property located immediately east of Hubbard Road right-of-way, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a Joint Overhead Right-of-Way Agreement from the Detroit Edison Company for the purpose of establishing the following 25' wide easement area across certain City-owned property in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 EASEMENT DESCRIPTION The South 25 feet. PARCEL DESCRIPTION The East 100.0 feet of the West 143 0 feet of the North 1/2 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 27, except the North 954.0 feet thereof. 0.87 Acre Bureau of Taxation Parcel 27A1a3 Sidwell No 46-105-99-0004-000 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and L unanimously adopted, it was #861-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated August 12, 1987, submitted pursuant I 23604 to Council Resolution 494-87, transmitting for Council acceptance a warranty deed dated August 12, 1987, executed by Patricia M Branham, and a quit claim deed dated August 12, 1987, executed by Winston C Branham, conveying to the City certain property described as follows That part of Lot 747, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 12 of part of Section 32, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, recorded in Liber 66, Page 65 of Plats, described as• Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot and proceeding thence North 66 18 feet along the East line of Newburgh Road, 66 feet wide, thence South 88 degrees 43 minutes 37 seconds East 292 09 feet along the North line of said lot, thence South 0 degrees 40 minutes 53 seconds West 67 57 feet, thence North 88 degrees 26 minutes 53 seconds West, 291 .41 feet along South line of said lot to place of beginning (Tax Item No. 46-121-01-0747-001 - 9100 Newburgh Road) the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty and quit claim deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all Imp other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously adopted, it was #862-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 13, 1987, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as• Grant of Easement dated August 3, 1987, executed by Giuliano Soave and Mafalda Soave, his wife, Soave Developments II, a Michigan co-partnership by Giuliano Soave and Anthony P. Soave, partners, and Kimco Building Company, a Michigan corporation by David Piekarski , its vice president, for. The East 12 feet of the following parcel of land Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, T.1S , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more Liff particularly described as commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 4, T.1S. , R.9E. , also known as the POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein described; thence S. 89°59'37" West 208.00 feet; thence N. 00°10' 55" East, 23605 L 420.02 feet, thence S 89049'05" East, 208.00 feet; thence S. 00010' 55" West 419.34 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, except the East 43 feet thereof. Also the Easterly 12 feet of lots 1 through 11 of Gill Woods Subdivision, part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, T.1S. , R. 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 102 Pages 4 and 5 of Plats Wayne County Records the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all the things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and unanimously adopted, it was #863-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the President of the Fairway Farms Homeowners Association, dated August 19, 1987, wherein it is suggested that the Zoning Ordinance Lbe amended so as to require the giving of formal written notice to all property owners of record located within a square mile to the affected area of any zoning change, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated August 20, 1987, re CR 540-87 - Request for Report/Recommendation with Respect to Litter, Congestion and Parking Problems on Laurel Park Drive N. and Police issuance of a Temporary Order for a 90-Day Period Prohibiting Parking was received and placed on file for the information of the Council . A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated August 20, 1987, re CR 650-85 - Request for Report/Recommendation Relative to Installation of Additional Traffic Control Signage in the Area of Shadyside/Westmore/ Curtis, Particularly with Respect to the Need to Control Truck Traffic from the LBakery Located at the S W Corner of Westmore/Seven Mile was received and placed on file for the information of the Council . 23606 Iwo A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated August 20, 1987, re CR 652-85 - Request for Report/Recommendation Relative to Installation of Stop Signs at the Intersection of Fairfield/Curtis and/or Bennett was received and placed on file for the information of the Council A communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated August 20, 1987, re CR 616-87 - Request for Report/Recommendation on the Question of Whether or Not Additional Stop Signs are Required in the Area of Terrence/Sunnydale/Foch was received and placed on file for the information of the Council . On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #864-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Iwothe Labor Relations Director, dated August 26, 1987, to which is attached a copy of a proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia and Union Local 192, affiliated with Council 25, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, for the period December 1 , 1986 through November 30, 1989, and which agreement has been approved by the Civil Service Commission as indicated in a letter from the Commission dated September 3, 1987 and which recommends that the Council concur in adopting the said Agreement and the necessary amendments to the Compensation Plan, the Insurance and Disability Plans and the Retirement Ordinance so as to effectuate the provisions set forth in the aforesaid Agreement, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action of the Civil Service Commission, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to affix their signatures to the said contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and to do all other 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 #865-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Iwo the Mayor Pro Tem, dated August 26, 1987, the Council does hereby determine that the salary for the position of City Attorney retroactive to and commencing from August 1 , 1987, shall be increased in the amount of $2500 00. 23607 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously adopted, it was #866-87 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #867-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal Study Committee, dated August 27, 1987, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 641-87, the Council does hereby accept the proposal of Waste Management of North America, Inc. , 32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 220, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, to operate a refuse collection and disposal system for the City of Livonia for a three year period commencing October 1 , 1987 through September 30, 1990, in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications referred to in the legal advertisement and contract documents, including the operation of the City's compactor site for Livonia residents, based upon an expanded service, at the following unit and projected costs First Year Projected Unit Cost Three Year Cost Residential and commercial $ 4.79 $6,395,938 - $6,207,840 collection, including large item pickup Transfer site operation net cost Monthly fee and container disposal minus anticipated revenue from fees $22,200 $ 71 ,618 - 66,000 Three-Year Performance Bond 77,760 Vehicle and Driver for Leaf Pickup 30.00 $ 44,509 - $ 43,200 PROJECTED TOTAL COST $6,589,825 - $6,395,400 Landfill Capacity Guarantee 10 years 23608 and the Council does hereby authorize said contract 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 04 140 (D) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to the proposed contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was 1868-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Librarian, dated August 28, 1987, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and a letter dated September 3, 1987 from the City Librarian, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Superior School Equipment, 32903 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, as modified, for the auditorium seats for the Civic Center Library for a price of $139. 50 per chair and an estimated total price of $40,873.50 for 293 chairs, including installation, the same having been in fact the second low bid received with respect to this item and which meets specifications, and the Council does hereby reject the bid of Bottomley School Equipment, 6140 Greenfield, P.O. Box 4373, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, inasmuch as the Superior School Equipment seat design incorporates a laminate back, upholsery and seat design as recommended by the Capital Improvement Committee as best suiting the needs of the library auditorium, and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $40,873.50 from the Building Construction Account 471-000-975-010 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS: None. Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 26 (INSPECTION DEPARTMENT) TO TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. 23609 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS None. The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted. Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 25 (ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann. NAYS: None. 1,0 The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was #869-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 9, 1987, which sets forth its resolution 6-145-87 adopted on June 30, 1987, with regard to Petition 87-5-1-24, submitted by John Del Signore, for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between Eckles Road and the 1-96 Freeway in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, from R-1 to C-2 and P, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 31 , 1987, pursuant to Council Resolution 674-87, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 87-5-1-24 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: 23610 AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann NAYS• None. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #870-87 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby set the salary of the Director of Building Inspection at $48,068, effective September 1 , 1987, and that the same benefits (i .e. Longevity, Vacation Credit, Sick Leave, Dental , Optical, Medical Benefits, etc. ) as extended to other full time classified Civil Service employees be afforded this position, further, the Council approves a salary adjustment for December 1 , 1987 and December 1 , 1988 in the same amount and manner as extended to Local 192 employees and other appointive positions of the City On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was 16 #871-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated June 29, 1987, which sets forth its resolution 6-126-87 adopted on June 16, 1987, with regard to Petition 87-5-1-20, submitted by Donald and Charles Colsher for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of Bretton Road between Middlebelt and Louise in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, from P.L. to RUFA, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 31 , 1987, pursuant to Council Resolution 637-87, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 87-5-1-20 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously adopted, it was #872-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolutions 301-87 adopted on April 8, 1987, 526-87 adopted on June 3, 1987, and 704-87 adopted on August 10, 1987, as follows: 23611 (A) Council Resolution 301-87 is revised and amended so as to provide that Alternate I shall mean Alternate II and Alternate II shall mean Alternate I , (B) Council Resolutions 526-87 and 704-87 are hereby revised and amended so as to provide that the improvement consists of the installation of 100-watt high-pressure sodium luminaries (gold/orange glow) mounted on 30 ft. high davitt poles with underground wiring (Alternate I), and the balance of Council Resolutions 301-87, 526-87 and 704-87 shall remain in full force and effect, except to the extent that the same are herein revised and amended. On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously adopted, this 1 ,111th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 9.08 P.M. , September 3, 1987. - ,4/44-4, 1/A1/4 Robert F. Nash, City Clerk