HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1987-01-14 23090
lip MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND NINETY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 14, 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 8:05 P M Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation Roll was
called with the following result 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, G E Siemert, City Engineer (outgoing) , John Nagy,
Planning Director, William Crayk, Chief of Police, Edith Davis, Personnel Director,
Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community
Resources, Ron Mardiros, City Assessor, Robert F Biga, Labor Relations Director
(outgoing) , Ray Pomerville, Labor Relations Director (incoming) , Raul Galindo, City
Engineer (incoming) , Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation, Thomas Carey, Traffic Commission and Dr. Richard W.
McDowell , President of Schoolcraft Community College
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,094th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held December 17, 1986,
are hereby approved
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby accept, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, the donation of a State of
lbw Michigan Sesquicentennial Flag from the Livonia Kiwanis Early
Risers Club, Tom Colatruglio, President
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The City of Livonia Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1985-19Ei was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Item 21 e regarding a Sign Fermit by John G Elias,
was removed from the Agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Cour:ilman Feenstra,
it was
#3-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Al O'Chel ,
5706 Lafayette, Dearborn Heights, Michigan date,t December 22,
1986, which indicates an interest in purchasing ce-tain city-owned
property located at 28580 Joy Road, Livonia, Mi:-igan (Tax Item
143-990010-000, Lot G1A) , the Council does here:y request that
the Planning Department, the Department of Law and the Roads
Beautification Committee submit their respective reports and
Iwo recommendations
14-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a let:er from Betsey
Laurie dated December 26, 1986, indicating a de:ision to donate
Lot 30B of the Bell Creek Estates Subdivision to the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action, inasmuch as it appears that the City eready owns this
property.
#5-87 WHEREAS, the Livonia Family "Y" is plar-ing its annual
"Invest in Youth Campaign", and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the City become more aware of
the "Y' s" contributions to the community, and
WHEREAS, the "Invest in Youth" campaign furtrer enables the
"Y" to provide*
1 . Membership to anyone regardless of financal ability
to pay,
2. Handicapped programs for approximately 100 yoL'-gsters,
3 Resident camp experience for over 200 ch'7dren, some
of whom need an opportunity for life away from unhappy
LIN home situations,
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L4. An afterschool Gra-Y activity program for KO children
in 4th through 6th grades, and
5. Operation Water Safety Program through the Livonia Public
Schools for all 4th graders;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
designates the week of February 2, 1987 as "Invest in Youth
Week" and wholeheartedly endorses this program.
#6-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated December
10, 1986, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Westland Tree Service, 41307
Five Mile Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for completing all
work in connection with the City' s 1987 Tree and Stump Removal
Program for the estimated cost of $16,775, based upon the Public
Service 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
costs and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
L authorized to approve any minor adjustments in work as it becomes
necessary, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of the resolution
#7-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated Dececber 18, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Angelo D'Orazio Paving, Inc , 38272 Abruzzi
Dr. , Westland, MI 48185, for constructing a 34 ft. wide, 9"
thick reinforced concrete pavement, drainage, sanitary sewers
and water mains on a proposed East/West industrial road West
of Merriman (S A.D. No. 274) , for the estimated total cost
of $505,669 22, based upon the Engineering Division' s estimate
of units involved and subject to final payment based upon the
actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit
prices accepted herein, said estimated costs ard unit prices
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; and
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $505,669 22 from the 7 9 Million Dollar
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue, with the provision
that the Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are
available from a future assessment bond issue, 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
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#8-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director and the Director of
Public Works dated November 26, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does, pursuant to Paragraph 3 of the
current contract between the City of Livonia and Pritula & Sons
Excavators, which was previously authorized in Council Resolution
337-85, adopted on May 8, 1985, extend for a one (1 ) year period
to cover 1987, the Weed Cutting Contract, based upon the same
terms and conditions as were previously in effect in 1985, and
extended to include 1986.
#9-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission dated December
11 , 1986 which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is requested
that the City Council authorize a payment in lieu of taxes program
to the current and future single family homes that serve low
income families, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
#10-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission dated December
19, 1986, which indicates that its application for the 1986
Comprehensive Improvement Assistance program (CIAP) has been
approved by the U S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
and to which is attached the Annual Contributions Contract and
Permanent Note in the amount of $22,000, the Council does hereby
approve these items in the manner and form herein submitted.
#11-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the Director of Finance dated December 19, 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein it is requested that revenues
and expenditures in the 1986 budget be adjusted upward by a
net amount of $112,200, as detailed in the attachments, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize these adjustments,
in the manner and form herein submitted
112-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the Director of Finance dated December 18, 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor and to which is attached a letter from
Michael G Furlong, Director of Finance for the Livonia Public
Schools, detailing the 1985-86 operating expenses of the Youth
Employment Office, the Council does hereby authorize the payment
of the sum of $12,000 to cover the City's 40% share of the costs
incurred in connection with this program
iir 113-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the Personnel Director dated December 12, 1986, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
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IwoCommission on December 11 , 1986, regarding quotations for
City-provided life and sickness and accident insurance, the
Council does hereby accept the quotation fror North American
Life Assurance Company, 33505 W Fourteen Mile Road, Suite 60,
Farmington Hills, MI 48018, for providing the City with the
aforesaid insurance for the total amount of $7,750.82, 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 2 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances as amended
#14-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated December 4, 1986, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the expenditure of an additional $600 from the
1968 Fire Department General Obligation Bond Issue for the
purchase of five (5) Ohmeda Portable Suction Units previously
authorized to be purchased in Council Resolution 1057-86, the
action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication
115-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated December 10, 1986
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of funds for the accounts and in the amounts detailed
in the aforesaid communication, the grand total of which is
in the amount of $229,183.
#16-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a cocrunication from
the Mayor dated December 23, 1986, with regard to the designation
of a local agent to provide to the State and to the Federal
Disaster Administration, Director of Housing and Urbar
Developnent, for all matters pertaining to federal disaster
assistance prescribed assurances and agreements, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Mayor Pro Ter for his report
and recommendation
117-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 8, 1986,
approved for submission by the Mayor and subritted pursuant
to Council Resolution 775-86 with regard tc the possible
relocation of sidewalks on the North side of West Chicago, between
Merriman and Farmington Roads, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action
imw 118-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the City Engineer dated December 4, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, recommerding that the City dedicate and establish
a certain 12' wide easement for storm sewer purposes through
the City-owned Jaycee Park site in the S.W 1/4 of Section 3,
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16.11 City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Cou':il does hereby
determine to dedicate and establish, for storm sewer purposes
only, the following described easement
A 12 foot wide easement for storm sewer located in the S.W
1/4 of Section 3, T 1S. , R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. The centerline of which is described as follows
Commencing at the S W. corner of Section 3, T IS , R 9E. , and
proceeding N 89°38'30" E , 665 51 feet and continuing N.
00°021OC" W. along the East line of Westmore Subdivision (recorded
in Liber 48 of plats, Page 85, Wayne County Re:ords), 1586 58
feet, thence S 59°10'OC" E. , 60 58 feet, there S 51 °41 '35"
E , 89.47 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline of
the easement herein described, proceeding then:e N 89°58'OC"
E. , 137 82 feet to the point of ending (Part of BL-eau of Taxation
Parcel 03P2bla1 ).
and does further request that the Wayne County Bu-eau of Taxation
record such easement dedication on all maps issued by that office,
and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to have a
certified copy of this resolution recorded at the Wayne County
Register of Deed's office.
119-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 22, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which subm=ts final cost
information in connection with the contract awarded to the
Thompson-McCully Company pursuant to Council Resolution 706-85
for the improvement of Shadyside, Westmore and Curtis (S.A D.
261 ) as well as the improvement of Fairfield between Six Mile
and Curtis (S.A D 262) in the N W 1/4 of Sectior 10, the Council
does hereby determine as follows
(A) To take no further action relative to adJsting the
assessment rates as set forth in the assessment roll
confirmed in Resolution No 540-85,
(B) To establish the final project cost at $117,718 41 ,
of this total $291 ,931 55 ($275,751 00 plus $16,180.55)
is to be charged to the subject special assessment
district (261 ) and $125,786 8E ($124,593 36 plus
$1 ,187 50) to be assumed by City road funds,
(C) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of S417,718 41
from the $7 9 million General Obligation Road
liw Improvement Bond Issue with the provision that the
Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are
available from the next Special Assessment Paving
Bond Issue ($291 ,931 55) and the next Mot_r Vehicle
Highway Fund (M.V H F ) Bond Issue ($125,786 8E) ,
and
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(D) To authorize the City Assessor and City Treasurer
to increase the assessments for parcels listed in
Attachment III so as to include the cost for additional
work requested by property owners.
#20-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 11 , 1986,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to an agreement
previously authorized in Council Resolution 719-83 for the
rehabilitation and reconstruction of a portion of the South
service road, West of Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an additional sum
in the amount of $2,618 51 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund Receipts (Major Roads) to cover the additional costs incurred
by the City in connection with this project
121-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a coRr. unication from
Councilman Ron Ochala dated December 18, 1986, to which is
attached a brochure by the Commission on the Bicentennial of
the United States Constitution suggesting various ways the
communities can participate in the 200th anniversary of the
Constitution, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Historical Commission for its report and recommendation.
122-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Regional Sales Engineer of the Neptune Water Meter Company dated
December 31 , 1986 objecting to the award of the City of Livonia's
intended water meter change out program to Rockwell International
in Council Resolution 981-86, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Director of Public Works for his report and
recommendation
#23-87 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, February
18, 1987 at 8 00 P M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1 ) Petition 85-9-1-25, submitted by FCA Senior Citizen' s
Housing Corporation for a change of zoning of property
located on the East side of Farmington Road between
Pickford and Curtis Avenues in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 10 from R-1 to P.S , the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 12-314-86 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 85-9-1-25
be approved,
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(2) Petition 86-11-1-46, submitted by Gerald Borregard
for a change of zoning of property located on the
east and west sides of Oporto, south of Six Mile Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14 from RU=A and R-5
to P.S. , the City Planning Commission in its resolution
12-306-86 having recommended to the City Co.ncil that
Petition 86-11-1-46 be denied,
(3) Petition 86-11-1-47, submitted by Pamela J. Bacon
for a change of zoning of property located on the
West side of Farmington Road between Oakdale and Myrna
Avenues in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16 from P.S.
to R-3, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
12-307-86 having recommended to the City Colncil that
Petition 86-11-1-47 be approved, and
(4) Petition 86-10-6-3, submitted by the Cit) Planning
Commission to amend Sections 25 07 and 26 07 of Zoning
Ordinance 543 by incorporating language regarding
the regulation of walls for high-rise buildings,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be giver 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.
#24-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
Norman D Masters dated December 11 , 1986, 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 December 9, 1986 by the City Planning Comrission in its
resolution 12-308-86 with regard to a Petition 86-10-2-36
submitted by KFC Take Home Food Company requesting permission
to construct a restaurant on the Southwest corner of Farmington
Road and Schoolcraft Service Drive in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
28, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday , February 18,
1987 at 8 00 P M as the date and time for conducting a public
imp 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
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ibmpublication of a notice in the City' s official newspaper of
such hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance with
the requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
125-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comm.mication from
Richard D Sikora dated December 18, 1986, 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 December 9, 1986 by the City Planning Comrission in its
resolution 12-309-86 with regard to Petition 86-11-2-38 submitted
by Richard D. Sikora requesting waiver use approval to utilize
an SDM license in connection with an existing business located
within the Laurel Commons Shopping Center on the North side
of Six Mile Road, East of Newburgh in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
23, the Council does hereby designate Monday, February 16, 1987
at 7:00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting a public hearing
with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigar, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order
to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication
of a notice in the City' s official newspaper of such hearing
and the date and place thereof, in compliance with the
requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
126-87 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Robert M. Currie, Attorney for Ram Real Estate Enterprises,
dated December 11 , 1986, which submits an application proposing
the establishment of an industrial development district, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, 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 . 54 acres lying in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 28 as more particularly described in
the attachment to the application which is hereby incorporated
by reference and which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 40 ";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as follows
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by certified
mail of this action to all owners of real property within the
boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 40.
2. This City Council sets Monday, February 16, 1987 at 7.00
P.M as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the
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question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so that
all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be
afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described above.
127-87 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from George Strumbos, President, Multiple Inthstrial Corp ,
dated December 19, 1986, which submits an application proposing
the establishment of an industrial development district, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, 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 2 41 acres lying in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 27 as more particularly described in
the attachment to the application which is hereby incorporated
L. by reference and which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 41,"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVOhIA, as follows
1 The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by certified
mail of this action to all owners of real property within the
boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 41
2 This City Council sets Monday, February 16, 1987 at 7.00
P.M as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the
question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above
3 This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so that
all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be
afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described above
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#28-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Labor Relations Director dated December
1 , 1986 which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Allied Communications, 17360 W Eight Mile
Road, Southfield, MI 48075 for the pre-wiring of the Police
Department addition for telephones for the price of $10,070,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this
item and meets all specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, McCann.
NAYS Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
imeOn a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
nd unanimously adopted, it was
#29-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comirunication from
the City Assessor, dated December 3, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Stephen Demeter,
11829 Inkster, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18 46 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed
combination of Tax Item Nos 46 100 01 0079 000 and 46 100
01 0083 000, and does accordingly, approve of combining the
same into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall
read as follows
PARCEL A
Schanhites Marquette Manor T1S R9E L 61 P63 WCR
Lots 79, 80, 81 also E 1/2 Adj Vac Alley
PARCEL B
Schanhites Marquette Manor T1S R9E L 61 P63 WCR
Lots 82, 83, 84 also 85 and E 1/2 Adj Vac Alley
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution
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imil to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds, provided, however, that to the extent reouired by law
and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the
approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 240 TO TITLE
3, CHAPTER 04 (FINANCIAL PROCEDURES) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
Council President McCann invoked the Emergency Clause and Councilman Bishop gave
second reading to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon
with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
imi publication
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#30-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated December 9, 1986
with regard to an application from Chung Man Lai for a new full
year Tavern License to be located at 29195 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby take this means to advise
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council
denies the said request and would not recommend that the said
application be approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forwarc a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#31-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
lim recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 22, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the turn back of
the I-96 Service Drive to the City of Livonia fror. the Michigan
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Department of Transportation, and to which is attached a letter
from the Engineer of Maintenance for Wayne County, along with
eight Service Agreements between the City and the County for
Wayne County to maintain the traffic signals along the service
drives and establish the percentages to be paid by the City
and the County, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the said agreements for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia in the manner and form hereir submitted,
and the City' s share of signal maintenance and energy costs are
hereby authorized to be paid from Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
Receipts.
A communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Department,
dated January 13, 1987 re a Map of Jaycee Park showing prcposed improvements in
landscaping, berm and ditching along the North portion was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
das
#32-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated December 15, 1986 which
transmits its resolution 12-313-86, adopted on Decerger 9, 1986,
with regard to Petition 86-9-3-7 submitted by Carvis O'Neil
Thornhill , requesting the vacating of Bennett Avenue between
Fairfield and Hubbard, North of Six Mile Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 10, the Council does hereby cor:ur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission anc does grant
and approve the said petition subject to the retention of a
full width easement, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS Bishop, Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#33-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated Decembe- 23, 1986,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize a program to construct curb drops on Levan
Road between Five Mile Road and Seven Mile Road for an estimated
cost in the amount of $24,000 and the Enginee-ing/Building
Department is hereby authorized to prepare plans, s:ecifications
and arrange for the taking of bids for this project to be paid
for with Motor Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Acco.its).
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
134-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrrur=cation from
the City Planning Commission dated December 15, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 12-317-86 adopted on Decenoer 9, 1986
with regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Ellice Industrial
Park Subdivision to be located on the West side of Merriman
Road, North of the C & 0 Railway in the Northeast 1 4 of Section
27, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and it appearing
that tentative approval of said preliminary plat xas given by
the City Planning Commission, after due notice a-d a public
hearing on December 9, 1986, 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
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Counclman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
135-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a commur=cation from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 29, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 9-248-86 adopted on September 23,
1986 with regard to Petition 86-8-1-34, submitted by the City
Planning Commission for a change of zoning on prop_rty located
on the West side of Osmus, South of Eight Mile Roe: in Section
3 from M-L to R-1 and R-3A, and on the East side of Osmus, South
of Eight Mile Road in Section 3 from M-1 to R-1 a-d RUFA, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing wit- regard to
this matter on December 15, 1986, pursuant to Counc=l Resolution
1106-86, the Council does hereby concur in the re:ommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 56-8-1-34 is
hereby approved and granted, and the City Planne- 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
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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 Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#36-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering/Building Department submit a report and
recommendation as to why the building on the corner of Osmus
and Eight Mile Road has not been completed.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#37-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 29, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 10-270-86 adopted on October 21 , 1986,
with regard to Petition 86-8-1-36, submitted by Jarvis Jones,
Greenwood Gardens Nursery for a change of zoning on property
located on the North side of Joy Road between Oxbow and Hartel
in Section 36 from C-1 and RUF to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December
15, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 1075-86, the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 86-8-1-36 is hereby denied for the following
reasons
1 . The proposed change of zoning perpetuates the strip commercial
zoning occurring all along Joy Road between Inkster and Middlebelt
which is contrary to good planning principles
2 There is already an abundance of vacant C-2 General Commercial
Zoning in the area
3 The proposed change of zoning is contrary to the Future
Land Use Plan adopted by the Planning Commission which recommends
medium density residential land use for the area
4 The proposed change of zoning represents a further intrusion
of commercial zoning into an established residential neighborhood
5 The proposed change of zoning will cause an increase in
110 traffic congestion in the area as well as additional curb cuts
as is the nature of strip commercial zoning and thereby would
conflict with the normal through traffic of the area
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
138-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 29, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 10-271-86 adopted on October 21 , 1986,
with regard to Petition 86-8-1-37, submitted by Joseph H. Amico
for a change of zoning on property located on the North side
of Schoolcraft between Yale and Ellen in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 21 from R-2 to P S. , and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on December 15,
1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 1075-86, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 86-8-1-37 is hereby denied for the same
reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning
Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
139-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 29, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 10-272-86 adopted on October 21 , 1986
with regard to Petition 86-9-1-38, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located North
of Seven Mile Road between Levan and Wayne Roads in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 5 from RUF to P L. , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December
15, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 1075-86, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 86-9-1-38 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.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, McCann.
NAYS Bennett, Ochala.
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The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#40-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a commurication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 29, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 10-275-86 adopted on October 21 , 1986
with regard to Petition 86-9-1-41 , submitted by Jack M. Freij
for a change of zoning on property located on the Southeast
corner of Seven Mile and Merriman Roads in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 11 from R-3 to C-1 , and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on December 15,
1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 1075-86, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Plannirg Commission
and the said Petition 86-9-1-41 is hereby denied for the same
reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning
Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
Lunanimously adopted, it was
#41-8 7 RESOLVED, that having considered a commurication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 29, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 10-276-86 adopted on October 21 , 1986
with regard to Petition 86-9-1-42, submitted by Duke Associates
& Schoolcraft College for a change of zoning on property located
on the southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and the I-275 Freeway
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7 from P.L. to C-2 and C-4II ,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on December 15, 1986, pursuant to Council
Resolution 1075-86, the Council does hereby approve and grant
Petition 86-9-1-42, as modified, so as to approve the requested
C- 2 and approve a zoning change to PO-II for the balance of
the subject property (in lieu of C-4II) , and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map fo• 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.
iho On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
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L. animousiy adopted, it was
#42-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 29, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 10-276-86 adopted on October 21 , 1986
with regard to Petition 86-9-1-42, submitted by Duke Associates
b Schoolcraft College for a change of zoning on property located
on the southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and the I-275 Freeway
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7 from P.L. to C-2 and C-4II ,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on December 15, 1986, pursuant to Council
Resolution 1075-86, the Council does hereby refer to the
Engineering and Building Department for its report and
recommendation the issue of sewers in the area of the property
being developed in the Southwest 1/4 of Seven Mile Road and
the I-275 Freeway.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#43-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 18, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 11-285-86 adopted on November 18,
1986 with regard to Petition 86-10-1-43, submitted by William
Roskelly for a change of zoning on property located South of
Seven Mile Road between Wayne and Laurel Roads in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 9 from RUFB to R-4B, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on January
5, 1987, pursuant to Council Resolution 1130-86, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 86-10-1-43 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#44-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a commurication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 1 , 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 11-289-86 adopted on November 18, 1986,
Impwith regard to Petition 86-10-2-35 submitted by the Southland
Corporation requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM
License within a 7-Eleven store proposed to be located on the
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North side of Five Mile Road, West of Levan in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 17, which property is zoned C-1 , and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on January 5, 1987, pursuant to the Council Resolution 1150-86,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission and said Petition 86-10-2-35 is hereby
denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in the action
taken by the Planning Commission.
A communication from the City Clerk, dated December 15, 1986, re Oakland
Schools - Summer Tax Collection was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
A communication from the City Clerk, dated December 15, 1986, re
Clarenceville School District, School Property Taxes, 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
145-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated December 5, 1986,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept a cash donation
in the amount of $1 ,000 from the Livonia Heart Fund, the purpose
of which is to facilitate Project Impact and Parent Education
classes; and the Council does hereby authorize an increase in
Sundry Income Account 010-000.698.000 and Community Resources
Account 101-891-886. 140 each in the amount of $1 ,000 to reflect
the action taken herein
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
146-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated December 9, 1986,
which is approved by the Finance Director and the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept a cash donation in the amount of
$892.18 from the Livonia Busy G' s Gift Shoppe, and the Council
does hereby authorize an increased in Sundry Income Account
101-000-698.000 000 and Community Resources Account
101-891-931 .010.000 in the amount of $892 18 each to reflect
the action taken herein
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
147-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated December 5, 1986, approved as to form
by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed
from the Livonia Public Schools School District, conveying to
the City certain property described as follows.
The North 30 feet of the following described parcel
Part of the S W. 1/4 of Section 3 T 1S , R.9E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan beginning at a point distant N 89°20' 40"
W. , 33 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 3 ; thence
S. 0°22'W. , 1310.75 feet, thence 89°40'20" W. , 302.77 feet,
thence N. 0°18'40" E. , 7.15 feet, thence N. 89°40'20" W. , 165
feet, thence N. 0°18'40" E. , 1305. 56 feet, thence S. 89°20'40"
E. , 468.90 feet to the point of beginning. (Pembroke Avenue
Right-of-Way)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution; further, the City Assessor is hereby requested 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
148-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated December 9, 1986, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 1110-86, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated November 24, 1986, executed by Roy P.
Stone and Esther N Stone, his wife, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows
A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Ira Michigan, as more fully described as follows: Commencing at
the South 1/4 corner of said Section 6 and proceeding thence
North 88 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East, 989 69 feet along
the Southerly line of the section (also the centerline of Seven
Mile Road, variable width), thence North 01 degrees 41 minutes
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ibm47 seconds West, 100.00 feet to the point of beginning, continuing
thence North 01 degrees 41 minutes 47 seconds West, 632.00 feet,
thence North 88 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East, 100.00 feet;
thence South 01 degrees 41 minutes 47 seconds East, 573. 50 feet,
thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds West 50.00 feet,
thence South 01 degrees 41 minutes 47 seconds East, 64. 38 feet,
thence North 85 degrees 14 minutes 22 seconds West 50.34 feet
to the point of beginning, subject to the rights of the public
in Seven Mile Road.
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with
the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#49-87 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby refer to
the Committee of the Whole the subject of possible amendment
of the City Charter provisions concerning vacancies in the
elective offices of the Mayor, the City Clerk and the City
Treasurer.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#50-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Council
President, dated January 5, 1987, to which is attached a proposed
schedule of Council Study and Regular meetings for the period
February through December, 1987, the Council does hereby approve
the following dates for City Council Meetings for 1987, subject
to change with notice:
STUDY MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS
Monday, Feb. 2 FEBRUARY Wednesday, Feb. 11
Monday, Feb. 16 Wednesday, Feb. 25
Wednesday, March 4
Monday, March 16 MARCH Wednesday, arch 11
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Wednesday, March 25
Monday, March 30
Monday, April 13 APRIL Wednesday, April 8
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Monday, April 27 Wednesday, Aril 22
Monday, May 11 MAY Wednesday, May 6
Wednesday, May 27 Wednesday, May 20
Wednesday, June 10 JUNE Wednesday, J.ne 3
Monday, June 22 Wednesday, J,ne 17
Monday, July 6 JULY Wednesday, J.ly 1
Monday, July 20 Wednesday, J.ly 15
Wednesday, Aug. 12 AUGUST Monday, Aug 10
Monday, Aug. 24 Wednesday, A.g 19
Monday, Sept. 21 SEPTEMBER Wednesday, Sept. 2
Wednesday, Sept 30
Monday, Oct. 5 OCTOBER Wednesday, D:t. 14
Monday, Oct. 19 Wednesday, 0:t. 28
Monday, Nov. 9 Monday, Nov 16
Wednesday, Nov. 18 NOVEMBER Monday, Nov. 23
Monday, Nov 30
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Wednesday, Dec. 9 DECEMBER Monday, Dec 7
Monday, Dec 21
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#51-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 475-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
A communication from the Chairperson of the Livonia Cable Television
Commission, dated January 9, 1987 concerning a Revision ir Allocation of Public
Access Channel for M-Star was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
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iim #52-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated January 12, 1987 wherein it is indicated that
the Mayor has appointed Raul A. Galindo as the City's delegate
to the Rouge Watershed Council , with John P. Hill being designated
as alternate delegate, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in and approve of such action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#53-87 WHEREAS, Section 13 (7) of Act 51 , Public Acts of 1951
provides that each incorporated city and village to which funds
are returned under the provisions of this section, that, "the
responsibility for street improvement, maintenance, and traffic
operation work, and the development, construction, or repair
of off-street parking facilities and construction or repair
of street lighting shall be coordinated by a single administrator
to be designated by the governing body who shall be responsible
for and shall represent the municipality in transactions with
the state transportation department pursuant to this act. "
Therefore, be it resolved, that this Honorable Body designate
Raul A. Galindo, P.E. (City Engineer) as the single (Street)
administrator for the City of Livonia in all transactions with
the State Transportation Department as provided in Section 13
of the Act.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#54-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated January 12, 1987, wherein it is indicated that
the Mayor has appointed Raul A. Galindo, City Engineer, as the
City' s representative on the Wayne County Federal Aid Urban
System Task Force, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in and approve of such action.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#55-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Mayor
Pro Tem received by the office of the City Clerk on January
12, 1987, wherein it is suggested that Section 2 25.040 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances be amended so as to delete the words
"who shall also serve as the City' s Building Official ," the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law
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for the preparation of an appropriate ordinance amendment to
be submitted to the Council for its consideration.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#56-87 RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby establishes the
compensation of the Mayor Pro Tem during 1987 at the same rate
as that received by the Mayor effective January 1 , 1987, less
the amount received in Council compensation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, McCann.
NAYS: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,095th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
im,Livonia was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. , January 14, 1987.
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Robert F Nash, City Clerk