HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1986-09-24 22784
Imo MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND EIGHTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 24, 1986, 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 Taylor delivered the invocation Roll was called
with the following result: Present Robert R. Bishop, Joan McCotter, Fernon P.
Feenstra, Robert E. McCann, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Ron Ochala Absent;
None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor, Robert
F. Nash, City Clerk, Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance,
John Nagy, Planning Director, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; William Crayk, Chief
Imo of Police, Barney Knorp, Fire Chief; Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs,
Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer,
Robert Beckley, Assistant Superintendent of Public Service Division, Jeanne Treff,
Cable TV Director; William Hoff, Deputy Police Chief, Lee Grieve, Deputy Police Chief,
Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Manager and Patricia Smith, Traffic Comrission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#869-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,087th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 11 , 1986,
are hereby approved
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#870-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Carol
Gallmeier, 35816 Dover, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated August
27, 1986, the Co-Chairperson, Publicity, of the Holiday Craft
Show, to be conducted at the Frost Middle School on November
8, 1986, the Council does hereby waive all license and permit
fees in connection with this event, further, the Council does
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hereby grant permission to the PTSA to place (2) free standing
announcement signs, for the Frost Holiday Crafts Show which will
be installed no sooner than October 25, 1986 and will be removed
no later than November 9, 1986 at the following locations: (A)
on the easement of the Northeast corner of Stark Road and Jeffries
Service Drive, and (B) on the Southwest corner of Lyndon and
Farmington Road
#871-86 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 86-9-3-6
submitted by Kathy Lawriski , 28537 N. Clements Circle, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, dated September 3, 1986, wherein a request is
made for the vacating of a certain easement located on Lot 98
of the Thomas Elliott Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of Law and City
Ordinance.
#872-86 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 86-9-3-6
submitted by Kathy Lawriski , 28537 N. Clements Circle, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, dated September 3, 1986, wherein a request is
made for the vacating of a certain easement located on Lot 98
of the Thomas Elliott Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Engineering and Building Department for its
report and recommendation.
#873-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dara
L. Hansen, 18949 Doris Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
September 4, 1986, wherein she has requested the installation
of a 6' fence on the South side of Curtis between Melvin and
the Coolidge Elementary School , which vacant parcel is owned
by the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby request that
the Parks and Recreation Department submit its report and
recommendation.
#874-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dara
L. Hansen, 18949 Doris Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
September 4, 1986, wherein she has requested the installation
of a 6' fence on the South side of Curtis between Melvin and
the Coolidge Elementary School , which vacant parcel is owned
by the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby request that
the City Council/School Liaison Committee submit its report and
recommendation.
#875-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated August 26, 1986, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits its resolution WS 2730 8/86, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. , 13001
Northend, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with Fire Hydrants,
Extension Kits and Repair Kits at the unit prices bid and for
a total estimated amount of $9,777.77, the same having been in
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L fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications (bid
of Price Brothers Co. rejected since it does not meet
specifications. )
#876-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated August 26, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase from Motorola Corrunications and
Electronics, Inc. , 262 Central Park Blvd. , Southfield, Michigan
48076, of eight (8) Motorola T43JJA3900-K Mitrek Mobile VHF Police
Radios at a cost of $1 ,165 each, for a total price of $9,320,
the same to be appropriated and expended from Account 101-310-984-
000; further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price, as well
as for the additional 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.
#877-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Cable Television Commission dated September 4, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the Director
of Community Resources, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor and which transmits its resolution 66-86 wherein it is
recommended that approval be granted to MetroVision to purchase
Phase II CATV equipment as requested by the Livonia Educational
Television Consortium, which 1985-86 equipment requests are set
forth in detail in the attachment and are in the grand total
amount of $130,133 95, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of this action in the manner and form herein submitted.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated September 3, 1986,
re the Annual Reports on approved General Depositories and Collecting Agents for
taxes and water bills was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council .
#878-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated August 26, 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the release to Michael Schwartz, United Homes, Inc. , 24801 Five
Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239, the proprietor of Northfield
Estates Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
31 , of the financial assurances previously deposited with respect
to general improvements in the amount of $24,500, pursuant to
Council Resolution 179-86; further, all other financial assurances
now on deposit with the City with respect to this subdivision,
including the Sidewalk Improvement Bond, shall remain the same
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and unchanged, and the action herein being taken is for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that
all of these improvements have been satisfactorily installed
in accordance with the rules and regulations and Ordinances of
the City of Livonia
A communication from the Planning Director, dated August 25, 1986, re
Community Development Block Grant (C.D.B.G. ) Program for Fiscal Year - August 1 ,
1986 thru July 31 , 1987 was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council .
#879-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Director dated August 25, 1986, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize Tringali Construction, 14 South Broadway,
Suite 101 , Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043, to perform certain
renovation work on the North side and the East side of the Civic
Center Maintenance Building for the price of $4,750, 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.4. and 5. of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#880-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 26, 19E6 which sets forth
its resolution 8-233-86 adopted on August 19, 1986 with regard
to a request from Jaafar K. Jaafar for an extension of the approval
of Petition 85-2-8-2 relative to a site plan approval to construct
an addition for storage purposes to an existing party store located
on the South side of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and
Filmore in Section 9, previously granted in Council Resolution
213-85, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and grant an extensior for a six month
period, subject to compliance with all of the conditions set forth
in the original site plan approval .
#881-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 28, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 8-223-86, adopted on August 19, 1986, wherein the
Commission did amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of
Livonia, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to incorporate a North/
South road, East of the 1-275 Freeway between Seven Mile and Eight
Mile Roads, the Council does hereby certify and acknowledge the
receipt of same.
Iwo #882-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 28, 1986 which transmits
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its resolution 8-224-86 adopted on August 19, 1986, wherein the
Commission did amend Part IV of the Master Plan of the City of
Livonia, the Future Land Use Plan, so as to change the designation
of property located between Seven and Eight Mile Roads, and between
Newburgh and the I-275 Freeway in Section 6, from low density
residential to general commercial and office, the Council does
hereby certify and acknowledge receipt of same
#883-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated September 2, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Parkside Livonia Credit
Union, 36525 Plymouth Road, 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 find that the proposed
combination of Tax Item Nos 46 126 02 0006 000, 46 126 02 0077
000, 46 126 02 0016 000 and 46 126 02 0017 000 would not be contrary
to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does,
accordingly, approve of combining the same into one (1 ) parcel ,
the legal description of which shall read as follows
Lots 6, 7, 16 and 17 of "Shaffmaster's Plymouth Riverside Estates
Subdivision of part of N. 1/2 of Sec. 32, T. 1 S. , R. 9E. ", City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 66 of Plats
on Page 69, Wayne County Records
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded
in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds
A communication from the Mayor, dated September 9, 1986, re Fire Department
Staffing was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#884-86 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Chris Kindred and Detroit Forest Products, Inc. , dated
September 10, 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 five acres lying in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 29, as more particularly described in the
Iwo application which is hereby incorporated by reference and which
is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 39")
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as follows
Li . 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. 39.
2. This City Council sets Monday, October 20, 1986 at 8:00 P.M.
as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the question
of whether this City Council should establish the Industrial
Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so that
all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be afforded
an opportunity to be heard on the question of establishing the
Industrial Development District described above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
8, 1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 779-86
in connection with the report and recommendation of the Chief
of Police dated July 24, 1986 which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to proposals received for the upgrading of the Division
of Police computer system, the Council does hereby authorize
the acceptance of the proposal of Stratus Computer, Inc. , 29100
Northwestern Highway, Suite #215, Southfield, Michigan 48034,
for upgrading the Division of Police Computer System for a total
system cost of $664,742 and yearly maintenance costs of $68,342,
plus 9% yearly increases; and the Director of Finance is hereby
requested to solicit proposals for a lease agreement to finance
the said project, 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
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1mm A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Ochala.
NAYS Taylor, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#885-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
8, 1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 779-86
in connection with the report and recommendation of the Chief
of Police dated July 24, 1986 which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to proposals received for the upgrading of the Division
of Police computer system, the Council does hereby authorize
the acceptance of the proposal of Digital Equipment Corporation,
21333 Haggerty Road, Novi , Michigan 48050, for upgrading the
Division of Police computer system for a tote system cost of
$675,193 and yearly maintenance costs of $60,412, plus 8% yearly
increases, and the Director of Finance is hereby requested to
solicit proposals for a lease agreement to finance the said
project; 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.OL.140.D.5. of the
Livonia Code of Ordinance, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
8, 1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 779-86
in connection with the report and recommendation of the Chief
of Police dated July 24, 1986 which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to proposals received for the upgradirg of the Division
of Police computer system, the Council does hereby request that
the Mayor submit a report and recommendation as to the feasibility
of the City employing a Computer System Director as an in-house
management person to coordinate the City's computer systems.
The resolution failed for lack of support.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#886-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
15, 1986, in connection with Council Resolution 559-86 with regard
to Petition 86-3-8-16, wherein the Council did approve a proposed
plan to construct an addition to an existing restaurant located
on the South side of Five Mile Road between Farmington Road and
the Civic Center Drive in Section 22, the Council does hereby
determine to approve a continuation of the existing sign in its
current location modified only to the extent of removal of the
top ornamentation (cut off the lantern at the top)
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended to
strike the following words. " . .modified only to the extent of
removal of the top ornamentation (cut off the lantern at the
top). "
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend with the following result.
AYES: McCotter, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS. Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, McCann.
The President declared the amendment denied
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#887-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
15, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 446-86
in connection with Petition 86-2-8-8 submitted by Fred J. Armour,
wherein the Council did previously approve a site plan for a
ibm
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proposal to construct a multi-family development on the South
side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington and Gill Roads in
Section 4, the Council does hereby approve final grading plans
as revised and which clearly define the Tarabusi Flood Plain;
further, the Council does hereby request a report from the City
Engineer regarding the findings of the DNR and the City of
Farmington Hills concerning the Tarabusi Flood Plain North of
Eight Mile Road and the projected new flow rate
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#888-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
September 16, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
667-86 with regard to the matter of improving the City's general
obligation bond rating, the Council does hereby request that
the Director of Finance submit a report which would provide a
timetable for the upcoming bond issue
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#889-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
September 16, 1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
668-86 with regard to the matter of a proposed change of the
City's bond counsel , the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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 85-1-1-2, change of zoning from
RUF to R-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS• Taylor, McCann.
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The President of the Council indicated the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
had failed due to the fact that a valid protest had been filed in accordance with
Section 23 07 of the Zoning Ordinance thereby requiring an affirmative vote of
three-quarters of the Council (six votes) in order to affect the zoning change.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 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 86-2-1-8, change of zoning from RUFC TO P.L. )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 86-4-3-2)
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 .
Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 86-5-3-4)
iww
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LThe 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 .
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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 86-4-1-18, change of zoning from
C-1 to R-1 )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#890-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated August 26, 1986, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits its resolution WS 2731 8/86, the Council
does hereby accept the following low bids which meet specifications
which supply the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance
Section) with Water Main Repair Clamps at the unit prices bid:
(1 ) SLC Water Service Products, 3059 Dixie Highway, Pontiac,
Michigan 48055
6" x 7 1/2" 3 bolt minimum $ 22.17 each
6" x 12 1/2" 5 bolt minimum 35.47 each
6" x 15" 6 bolt minimum 39.20 each
6" x 20" 8 bolt minimum 58.95 each
6" x 30" 12 bolt minimum 86.33 each
8" x 7 1/2" 3 bolt minimum 26 00 each
8" x 12 1/2" 5 bolt minimum 41 67 each
8" x 15" 6 bolt minimum 47.63 each
8" x 20" 8 bolt minimum 67.83 each
8" x 30" 12 bolt minimum 96.75 each
12" x 7 1/2" 3 bolt minimum 38.67 each
12" x 12 1/2" 5 bolt minimum 61 .84 each
12" x 15" 6 bolt minimum 69 91 each
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12" x 20" 8 bolt minimum 97.48 each
12" x 20" 8 bolt minimum each
ilim
side w/1 " CC tap 136.74 each
16" x 10" 4 bolt minimum each side 94.80 each
16" x 15" 6 bolt minimum each side 136.52 each
18" x 10" 4 bolt minimum each side 99.95 each
18" x 15" 6 bolt minimum each side 136.53 each
(2) Price Brothers Company, 25284 Seeley Road, Novi , Michigan
48050
6" x 7 1/2" 3 bolt minimum w/1 " CC tap $30.00 each
6" x 12 1/2" 5 bolt minimum w/1 " CC tap 43.40 each
8" x 7 1/2" 3 bolt minimum w/1 " CC tap 33.00 each
8" x 12 1/2" 5 bolt minimum w/1 " CC tap 48.50 each
12" x 15" 6 bolt minimum each side 90 00 each
(3) Etna Supply Company, 529-32nd Street S.E. , Wyoming,
Michigan 49508
12" x 15" 6 bolt minimum each side $77.20 each
w/1" CC tap
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
iiim AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS• None
A communication from the Chairman of the Traffic Commission, dated September
1 , 1986, re CR 694-86, Request Traffic Commission Submit Report/Recommendation on
Advisability of Installing "No Truck" Signage on Harrison and "Stop" Signage at
Oakley/Harrison was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
#891-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Traffic Commission dated September 1 , 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution 54-86,
wherein the Commission did deny "No Truck" signage on Harrison
and "Stop" signage on Oakley/Harrison, the Council .does hereby
request that the Traffic Commission submit an additional report
and recommendation with respect to the "No Truck" signage on
Harrison after a review period of one year has elapsed.
imo A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter
NAYS Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#892-86 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated September 5, 1986 on all matters
required by Section 3 08.140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and all owners of record of property subject to the
proposed special assessment district having submitted in writing
a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in accordance with Section
3.08.310 of said Code, and after careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby pursuant
to Section 3.08.080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of a street lighting system consisting
of 23-100 watt high pressure sodium lights on colonial
post tops with underground wiring in the Rennolds
Ravines Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement, and 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 the improvement
as set forth in said statement dated September 5, 1986,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be
paid by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited,
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to
said statement,
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows.
Lots 1 through 72, both inclusive, of Rernolds Ravines
Subdivision, as recorded in Wayne County Records, said
subdivision being a part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section
20, T. 1S. , R.9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan,
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council ' s determination
on said statements as prepared by the City Engineer
dated September 5, 1986, and
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ima (8) 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 pursuant to Title 3,
Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
1893-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 3, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 462-85, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire certain
Seven Mile Road right-of-way, described as follows
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan,
described as:
Ifts
The South 60 feet of the following parcel of land being
a part of the South 1/2 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, more particularly described as part of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
beginning North 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 292.46
feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 5, thence North
89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 10C feet, thence
North 0 degrees 14 minutes East 263 feet, thence South
89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East 10 feet, thence North
0 degrees 14 minutes East 208 feet, thence South 89 degrees
14 minutes 30 seconds East 90 feet, thence South 0 degrees
14 minutes West 471 feet to the point of beginning.
(05Glala)
from Alice M. Kolak
36700 W. Seven Mile
Livonia, Michigan 48152
subject to.
(1 ) delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of the
Public Acts of 1931 ,
(2) the prorating of taxes in accordance with provisions
of Act 277 of the Public Acts of 1968,
(3) the purchase price shall be in the sum of $4800,
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Imo (4) the City of Livonia shall pay the cost of the title
work in an amount not to exceed $200 00,
(5) The City's portion of the prorated City, County, County
Drain, School and Community College Taxes shall be
in a sum not to exceed $200.00
and
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan,
described as:
The South 60 feet of the following described parcel of
land. Part of the South 1/2 of Section 5, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, more particularly described as Part of
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
beginning North 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 392.46
feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 5, thence North
89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 192.45 feet, thence
North 0 degrees 22 minutes East 206 feet, thence North
68 degrees 16 minutes 43 seconds West 68.71 feet, thence
North 0 degrees 22 minutes East 33 42 feet, thence North
53 degrees 55 minutes 5 seconds West 124 55 feet, thence
lio North 0 degrees 22 minutes East 134.99 fee:, thence South
89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East 366 50 feet, thence
South 0 degrees 14 minutes West 208 feet, thence North
89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 10 fee:, thence South
0 degrees 14 minutes West 263 feet to the point of beginning.
(05Glalb)
from Alice M. Kolak
Gerald M. Deneut
36720 W Seven Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
subject to
(1 ) delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of the
Public Acts of 1931 ,
(2) the prorating of taxes in accordance with provisions
of Act 277 of the Public Acts of 1968,
(3) the purchase price shall be in the sum of $2600,
(4) the City of Livonia shall pay the cost of the title
work in an amount not to exceed $200.00;
(5) The City's portion of the prorated City, County, County
Drain, School and Community College Taxes shall be
in a sum not to exceed $200.00.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $4300 is hereby
appropriated, in addition to the amount of $3900 in escrow in
the City Treasurer's office, and that the total amount of $8200
is authorized to be expended from surplus funds from prior Wayne
County Board of Public Works Sanitary Sewer Bond Issues for the
acquisition of said right-of-way, and the City Clerk and Department
of Law are hereby requested 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:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Bishop
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Commission dated August 26, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 8-226-86 with regard to the revised site plan
for Petition 72-7-8-12 submitted by Ronald P. Voit, requesting
approval of all plans in connection with the conversion of a
tennis facility located on the East side of Newburgh Road, North
of Six Mile Road in Section 8, recommending it be approved subject
to adherence to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission
in its resolution 3-73-86 and Council Resolution 416-86, as
modified, by the deletion of the additional condition contained
in Resolution 416-86 with respect to outside storage of trash
and debris, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the revised site plan is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
condition as that set forth in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, as well as the additional condition that all reference
in the revised site plan to signs and signage are hereby deleted
and removed.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#894-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Commission dated August 26, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 8-226-86 with regard to the revised site plan
for Petition 72-7-8-12 submitted by Ronald P. Voit, requesting
approval of all plans in connection with the conversion of a
tennis facility located on the East side of Newburgh Road, North
iftw of Six Mile Road in Section 8, recommending it be approved subject
to adherence to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission
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in its resolution 3-73-86 and Council Resolution 416-86, as
modified, by the deletion of the additional condition contained
in Resolution 416-86 with respect to outside storage of trash
and debris, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following result.
AYES- Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Bishop
NAYS• Feenstra.
The President declared the referral resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#895-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated August 12, 1986
with regard to an application from David M Bastianelli , 31972
Donnelly, Garden City, Michigan 48135, for a new full year Class
C license to be located at the Danial Plaza on Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby take this means to
160 advise the 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 forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
#896-86 RESOLVED, that having considered letters dated September
8, 1986 and September 16, 1986 from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission with regard to an application from General Mills
Restaurant Group, Inc. , 6770 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, Florida
32809, for a new full year Class C license to be located on the
North side of Plymouth Road, between Middlebelt and Sears Belt,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby take this means to
advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the Council
approves this request "above all others", and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Liquor Control Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES• Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1897-86 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby request a
legal opinion from the City Attorney relative to the following.
a. Does the Council President, after serving as Mayor pro
tem for a specified period of time, vacate the position
on the Council and automatically ascend to the position
of the Mayor of the City without having held an election.
b. If it is determined that the Mayor pro ter must vacate
the position on the Council , does the person appointed
to fill the Council vacancy hold this position until
the next scheduled City election or for the unexpired
term of the vacated position?
c If it is determined that the appointed Council person
must run for election in the next scheduled City election,
will there be a separate ballot for those interested
in filling the unexpired term and a separate ballot for
filling the four Council seats that are normally filled
at the City election, or one ballot for filling five
seats on the Council , three for four years and two for
two years.
d. Does the Charter of the City of Livonia require that
a special election be held to fill a vacancy occurring
in the Office of the Mayor.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated July 14, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 621-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
May 27, 1986, which transmits its resolution 5-132-86 adopted
on May 13, 1986 with regard to Petition 86-3-8-17 submitted by
Joseph Savin requesting approval of all plans in connection with
a proposal to construct an apartment complex on the South side
of Plymouth Road, between Alois and Eckles, in Section 30, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 86-3-8-17 is hereby denied
for the following reasons:
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1 . There are major discrepancies between the plans with
respect to building elevation plans and floe- plans.
2. The site plan layout is inferior with respect to the
arrangement of the apartment structures as the revised
site plan merely removed the apartment structure and
did not properly rearrange the remaining stru:tures.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
1898-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated July 14, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 621-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
May 27, 1986, which transmits its resolution 5-132-86 adopted
on May 13, 1986 with regard to Petition 86-3-E-17 submitted by
Joseph Savin requesting approval of all plans in connection with
a proposal to construct an apartment complex on the South side
of Plymouth Road, between Alois and Eckles, in Se:tion 30, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS Taylor, McCotter, McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1899-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 7-194-86 adopted on Jul ) 22, 1986, with
regard to Petition 86-5-2-23 submitted by Angelo Barile requesting
waiver use approval to construct and operate a restaurant to
be located on the North side of Plymouth Road between Merriman
and Farmington Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, which
property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on September 17, 1986, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and said Petition 86-5-2-23 is hereby denied,
for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by
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the Planning Commission as well as for the additional reason
that the petitioner has herein requested that his petition be
withdrawn in a letter from his Attorney, Edrard J. Plawecki ,
Jr. , dated September 17, 1986
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Courcilman McCann, it was
#900-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1986 which sets forth
its resolution 7-190-86 adopted on July 22, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-5-1-21 , submitted by David W Schostak for
Newburgh/Six Mile Limited Partnership for a change of zoning
on property located on the Northwest corner of Six Mile and
Newburgh Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 from C-2 to
C-4II , C-4 and P.O. , and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on September 17, 1986, pursuant
to Council Resolution 766-86, the Council does hereby refer this
item back to the Planning Commission, the action herein being
taken at the request of the petitioner.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Co.ncilman McCann, it was
#901-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 7-191-86 adopted on July 22, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-6-1-24, submitted by Dora Sabatini for a change
of zoning of property located on the West side of Shadyside,
North of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3 from
R-3A to P, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on September 17, 1986, pursuant to
Council Resolution 776-86, the Council does hereby concur in
the recom,endation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
86-6-1-24 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary maa for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and
to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, McCann
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iNONAYS: McCotter, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#902-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 7-192-86, adopted on July 22, 1986 with
regard to Petition 86-6-1-25, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located on the
South side of Schoolcraft Road (1-96) , West of Merriman Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 from C-3 to M-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on September 17, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 766-86,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 86-6-1-25 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 ant to furnish the
same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map,
Iwo the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#903-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a conmunication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 12, 1986,
with respect to a request for a new SDD license from Perry Drug
Stores, Inc to be located at 27494 Grand River, Livonia, Michigan
48152, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend that the
Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this
request would be in violation of and in noncompliance with the
requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543,
as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
ift. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
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... unanimously adopted, it was
1904-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated September 12, 1986,
with respect to a request for a new SDM license from Perry Drug
Stores, Inc , to be located at 27494 Grand River, Livonia, Michigan
48152, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend that the
Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this
request would be in violation of and in noncompliance with the
requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543,
as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#905-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 8, 1986 from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance two quit claim deeds more particularly described
as
(1 ) Quit Claim Deed dated August 15, 1986, executed by
Anthony Greco and Mary E. Greco, his wife, for
The East 43 feet of the following parcel of land
Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, T.1S. , R.9E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at the center of Section 4 and proceeding
thence S.89°54'00" West 345 00 feet, thence North
00°07' 10" East 164.63 feet, thence N.89°58'20"East
345.00 feet, thence along the north and south 1/4 line
of Section 4, also being the centerline of Gill Road,
S 00°07' 10" West 164.19 feet to the point of beginning.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 04AAlalb - Gill
Road Right-of-Way).
AND
(2) Quit Claim Deed dated August 15, 1986, executed by
Anthony Greco and Mary E Greco, his wife, for
The East 43 feet of the following parcel of land
The North 5 acres of the South 10 acres of the East
1/2 of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 4, T.1S , R.9E. , City
iw. of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (Part of Bureau
of Taxation parcel 04AAlala - Gill Road Right-of-Way).
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twothe Council does, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid quit claim deeds and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#906-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the document from the
City Planning Commission entitled "Capital Improvement Program,
City of Livonia, 1987-1992, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#907-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated September 12, 1986, the Council does hereby
determine to conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, October 15,
1986 at 7:30 P.M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
1 . The proposed annual budget for the City of Livonia for
the fiscal year commencing December 1 , 1986, and
2. The public hearing required by Act 5 P.A 1982 in
connection with the truth in taxation hearing
and the City Clerk shall give adequate public notice of said
public hearing in accordance with provisions of Law and City
Charter.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#908-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. David
H. Josephson, Waukeen, P 0. Box 51145, Livonia, Michigan 48151 ,
dated September 15, 1986, wherein an Offer to Purchase in the
amount of $15,000, is submitted for 3 City-owned lots, being
lots 211 , 212 and 213 of the Sunset Hills Subdivision, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for its
report and recommendation.
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
lbw unanimously adopted, it was
#909-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated September 3, 1986, to which is attached a letter
from International Business Expositions, Inc dated August 21 ,
1986, regarding the proposed relocation of the present St.
Patrick's Day Parade from Detroit to the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation and the Chief of Police for their respective
reports and recommendations
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann , and
unanimously adopted, it was
#910-86 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.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
Imo unanimously adopted, it was
#911-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated September 8, 1986
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
September 15, 1986 in connection therewith, with respect to a
request from John Liogas to add space to include 33306 W. Seven
Mile, Livonia, Michigan in conjunction with a request to transfer
ownership of 1986 SDM licensed business from Ethel Exarhos, the
Council does hereby recommend that the Liquor Control Commission
deny the said request to add space inasmuch as this request would
be in violation of and in noncompliance with the requirements
prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#912-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 15, 1986
in connection therewith, with respect to a request from Doyle
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& Walter Company for a transfer of location of a Class C license
for the business known as Smart Alex from 29941 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan to 29977 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend that the Liquor
Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this request
would be in violation of and in noncompliance with the requirements
prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#913-86 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan, intends to issue special assessment bonds
for the purpose of defraying various Special Assessment Districts'
share of the cost in connection with certain public improvements
in the City, and
WHEREAS, a notice of intent to issue bonds must be
published at least forty-five (45) days before the issuance of
the bonds in order to comply with the requirements of Section
5(g) of Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 . The City Clerk shall publish a notice of intent
to issue bonds in the Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general
circulation in the City, as a display advertisement at least
one-quarter (1/4) page in size
2 The notice of intent so published shall be in
substantially the following form.
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS
SECURED BY THE TAXING POWER OF THE CITY
AND RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THEREON
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of
Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, intends to issue special
assessment bonds of the City in the total principal amount of
not to exceed $5,000,000 for the purpose of defraying various
Special Assessment Districts' share of the cost of public
improvements in said special assessment districts in the City.
The special assessment bonds shall mature serially in not to
exceed fifteen (15) annual installments, with interest payable
Iftm on the unpaid balance at a rate of not to exceed 13% per annum,
or such higher rate of interest as may be authorized by law.
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SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF BONDS
The principal and interest of the specia' assessment bonds
shall be payable primarily from collections o; an equal amount
of special assessments and the bonds shall alsc pledge the full
faith and credit of the City of Livonia.
IN CASE OF THE INSUFFICIENCY OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS,
THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE FROM
THE GENERAL FUNDS OF THE CITY OR, IF NECESSARY, FROM AD VALOREM
TAXES LEVIED UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY, SUBJECT TO
APPLICABLE CHARTER, STATUTORY AND CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS.
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
THE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT VOTE OF TTME ELECTORS UNLESS
A PETITION REQUESTING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING
THE BONDS, SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS
IN THE CITY, IS FILED WITH THE CITY COUNCIL E' DEPOSITING SAID
PETITION WITH THE CITY CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. If such a petition is filed, the
bonds cannot be issued without an approving vote of the majority
of electors voting on the question
lisTHIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section
5(g) of Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended.
Further information concerning the matters set c..:t in this notice
may be secured from the City Clerk's office.
City CTerk
3. The City Council determines that the foregoing
form of notice of intent to issue bonds and the manner of
publication directed is adequate notice to the electors of the
City and is well calculated to inform them of the intention of
the City of issue the bonds, the purpose of the bond issue, the
security for the bonds, and the right of referend.m of the electors
with respect thereto under all of the circumstances, as required
by law
4 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by C)uncilman Taylor, and
iw. unanimously adopted, it was
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#914-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
September 22, 1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
70-86, in connection with the report and recommendation of the
Chief of Police dated December 31 , 1985 which bears the signatures
of the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Safety
and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits
a bid received in connection with the purchase of soft body armor
vests for use by the Police Department, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Director of Finance for a report on
the impact in reducing insurance premiums.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#915-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
September 22, 1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
648-86 in connection with a communication from the Director of
Finance dated June 12, 1986, approved for submission by the Mayor
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 498-86, with regard
to the adequacy of the City's insurance coverage in connection
with the Civil War encampment at Greenmead, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Director of Finance for a report
on the impact in reducing insurance premiums.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#916-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
September 22, 1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
777-86 in connection with the subject of providing "skirting"
as part of the jail renovation and its possible effect on insurance
premiums, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Director
of Finance for a report on the impact in reducing insurance
premiums
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#917-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
September 22, 1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
im• 803-86, in connection with the report and recommendation of the
Fire Chief dated July 29, 1986, which bears the signature of
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the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
ibm Mayor, with regard to the purchase of hose equipment for the
Fire Department, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Director of Finance for a report on the impact in reducing
insurance premiums.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#918-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
September 22, 1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
331-86 in connection with the report and recommendation of the
Director of Finance dated March 18, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached an interim statement for
services rendered through February 14, 1986 in the case of
Grant/Capizzi v City of Livonia, in the amount of $2,379, the
Council does hereby request a report from the Director of Finance
comparing the coverage by the City's previous insurance carrier
with that of the present carrier.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#919-86 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby designate
the Director of Finance as the City' s representative to the
Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) governing
body and that the Chairperson of the Finance and Insurance
Committee be designated as the alternate
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1920-86 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 No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Livonia, the Council of the City of Livonia will
hold a public hearing at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan on the following petition beginning at 8 00
P.M. on Monday, October 20, 1986.
Petition 86-8-6-2, submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Sections 2 08, 10.02, 11 .02 and
30 04 of Zoning Ordinance No 543 by incorporating
language pertaining to the location and operation of
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adult businesses in the City of Livonia, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 9-252-86 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 86-8-6-2
be approved.
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature of
the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as
well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail
to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning
or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts
or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett,seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1921-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 24, 1986 which submits
its resolution 9-252-86 adopted September 23, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-8-6-2 submitted by the City Planning Commission
to amend Sections 2 08, 10.02, 11 02 and 30.04 of Zoning Ordinance
543 by incorporating language pertaining to the location and
operation of adult businesses in the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for
its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#922-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 24, 1986, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize and approve the proposed
agreement by and between the City of Livonia and Victor
International , Inc. , providing for the acquisition of real property
for roadway purposes North of Seven Mile between I-96/275 and
Bicentennial Park, the cost of which is to be borne by Victor
International , and the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to subscribe their signatures thereto, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, and upon receipt of the monies
therein specified, the same is appropriated to and shall be used
solely for the purposes of this agreement.
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im• On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#923-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 24, 1986, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the prcposed Development
Agreement by and between the City of Livonia and Victor
International , Inc. , providing for the development and maintenance
of certain property for a boulevard thoroughfare north of Seven
Mile Road between I-96/275 and Bicentennial Park, and the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to subscribe their
signatures thereto, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
and to do all things necessary or incidertal to the full
performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#924-86 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia finds that there is an
urgent necessity to acquire right-of-way fo• the purpose of
immediately paving, constructing and installin; a public street
or roadway between Seven Mile and Eight Mile Roads, east of
I-96/275, west of Bicentennial Park, in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to acquire
property in the S.E 1/4 of Section 6, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, hereinafter more particularly
described, to facilitate the flow of traffic and alleviate
congestion as a matter of public health, safety and convenience,
and to promote the public welfare generally, and
WHEREAS, the Council further finds that the acquisition
of certain private property, as further described hereinafter,
is indispensable to the necessary paving, constructing and
installing a roadway from Seven Mile to Eight Mile Roads, East
of I- 96/275, west of Bicentennial Park, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
8-223-86 adopted August 19, 1986, amended Part I of the Master
Plan of the City of Livonia, being known as the !taster Thoroughfare
Plan, recorded in Liber 120488, page 67, Wayre County Records,
by incorporating a 100 foot north/south roadway from Seven to
Eight Mile Roads in Section 6, T. 1 S. , R 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council for
the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, hereby declares
that the acquisition of certain private property, as hereinafter
described, is necessary for the immediate paving, constructing
and installing a north/south roadway from Seven Mile to Eight
Mile Roads between Bicentennial Park and the I-96/275 Interstate
Crossing, which paving, constructing and installing is necessary
as public improvements for the use and benefit of the public,
for the purposes of its incorporation, for public purposes within
the scope of its power, and that a good faith offer to purchase
said parcel of land has been made to all known property owners,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby
declare that it determines it necessary to take the fee to private
property upon just compensation to be paid therefor, the said
property being described as follows
A parcel of land situated in the S E. 1/4 of Section 6,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
comprised of all of Tax Parcel 6a and part of Tax Parcel
5a, being more particularly described as follows
Commencing at the S. 1/4 corner of said Section 6 and
proceeding thence N. 88 degrees 03' 03" E , 989.69 feet
iww along the southerly line of the section (also the centerline
of 7 Mile Road, variable width), thence N Cl degrees 41 '
47" W. 100.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, continuing
thence N. 01 degrees 41 ' 47" W. , 632.00 feet, thence N.
88 degrees 03' 03" E. , 100 00 feet, thence S. 01 degrees
41 '47" E. , 573.50 feet, thence S. 88 degrees 03' 03" W. ,
50 00 feet, thence S 01 ' degrees 41 ' 47" E 64.38 feet,
thence N. 85 degrees 14' 22" W , 50 34 feet to the Point
of Beginning and containing 1 387 acres of land more or
less, subject to the rights of the public in 7 Mile Road
and all easements of record, if any.
Interested parties• Roy P. Stone & Esther N Stone,
his wife
37760 Seven Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Estate or interest to be taken: Fee simple in real
property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270
of the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with provisions of Act 277 of the Public Acts
of 1968.
ibm Estimated just compensation $140,000.00
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Law of
the City of Livonia be and is hereby authorized and directed
iim to institute and conduct the necessary proceedings on behalf
of the City of Livonia in the Circuit Court for the County of
Wayne, State of Michigan (that being the County wherein the
proposed property sought to be taken is located) to carry out
the objectives of this resolution, and to acquire by condemnation
for the City of Livonia the private property hereinbefore described
for the purpose of immediately constructing, paving and installing
a north/south roadway from Seven Mile to Eight Mile Roads, between
Bicentennial Park and the I-96/275 Interstate Crossing, as
necessary and authorized public improvements, and that said
proceedings be brought in accordance with the provisions of Act
87 of the Public Acts of 1980, as amended, being MCLA 213.51 ,
et seq, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed One Hundred
Forty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($140,000.00) for acquisition
costs and, further, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty and no/100
Dollars ($750.00) as the City' s portion of the pro rated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community College tax in
connection with the aforesaid property, the same to be prorated
as of the date of closing, and further, the Council does hereby
authorize the payment of the aforesaid sums as compensation to
the subject property owners in connection with this project,
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk t
are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to a Declaration
of Taking in order to carry out the provisions of this resolution
and statement of necessity.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, .F and
unanimously adopted, this 1088th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9 50 p.m. , September 24, 1986
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Ro ert F. Nash, City Clerk