HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-11-20 22101
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SIXTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
ihm OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 20, 1985, 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 approximately 8:10 P.M. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Robert R. Bishop, Robert E. McCann, Fernon
P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Peter A. Ventura.
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,
G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy, Planning Director, William Crayk, Chief
of Police, Robert J Turner, Director of Public Safety, Edith Davis, Personnel
ib, Director, Ron Mardiros, City Assessor, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation; David Katz, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and Donald Vyhnalek,
Planning Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1010-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,066th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held November 7, 1985,
are hereby approved
On a motion unanimously introducted, supported and adopted, it was
#1011-85 WHEREAS, the Livonia Stevenson High School Varsity
Soccer Team defeated the Birmingham Brother Rice team 4-3 for
the State Class A Championship on Saturday, November 2, 1985,
and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Stevenson High School Soccer Team
finished the season with a 22-0-2 record, and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Stevenson High School Spartans
Soccer Team was made up of many freshmen and sophomore players,
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LbwWHEREAS, Coach Peter Scerri instilled confidence and
determination along with sportsmanship in his team through the
strong Spartan tradition of excellence,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Livonia City
Council congratulates the players, coach and school for the high
honor they have brought to the city, school and themselves in
this most successful season.
A communication from the Director of Public Works, dated October 31 , 1985,
re Computer Room Construction Project Final Cost Information was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor, seconded
by Councilman Feenstra•
#1012-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Court Administrator and the District Judges
of the 16th District Court dated November 5, 1985, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of the Sony BM 146 Recorders and Transcribers detailed
in the attachments from Dictation Sales & Service, Inc. , 25657
Southfield Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for the price of
$7,349.14, further the Council does hereby authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.5.
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#1013-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Court Administrator and the Judges of the 16th District Court
dated November 13, 1985, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of an IBM Systems 36 and Micro-Processor
Hardware and accompanying IBM Systems 36 Software from the State
of Michigan Judicial Data Center, 300 Lafayette Bldg. , Detroit,
Michigan 48226, for a sum not to exceed $54,000; further, the
Council does hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 3.04.140.D 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
ib. #1014-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated September 25, 1985, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by
the Director of Public Safety and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby concur in the proposed
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purchase of a new Horton E.M S. Unit to replace an existing
iwo unit as a First Line Reserve Unit, and the reconditioning of
one (1 ) E.M.S. Unit in the manner herein described, the total
cost of which is to be funded from the 1968 Fire Department Bond
Issue; further, the Council does hereby authorize the Fire
Department to prepare specifications and thereafter advertise
for the taking of competitive bids for these two vehicles in
accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance.
#1015-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ronaele
Bowman, 27550 Terrence, Livonia, Michigan, dated November 5,
1985, to which is attached a petition bearing the signatures
of certain residents of Terrence Drive, wherein a request is
submitted for the paving or blacktopping of Terrence, between
Foch and Harrison, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Engineering Division for the purpose of conducting an
informational meeting with the area residents and thereafter
submitting a report and recommendation.
#1016-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr.
William C. Snefkey, 30262 Hoy, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
October 24, 1985, with regard to the paving assessment levied
on his property which is located at 30262 Hoy, being Lot 103
of the B.E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Engineering Division for its report
and recommendation.
iim #1017-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor dated October 31 , 1985, to which
is attached a letter from the Director of the Conference of Western
Wayne dated October 24, 1985, and which submits a request for
payment of the City's 1986 dues in the amount of $2,648.14, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize the payment of said
dues from funds previously appropriated for this purpose in the
manner and form herein submitted.
#1018-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals dated October 29,
1985, approved by the Director of Finance, with regard to funds
required to employ a college co-op student, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $900 from the Travel
and Education Account #101-815-864.016.000 to Salaries and Wages
Account #101-815-702.000.000 for this purpose.
#1019-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director dated October 16, 1985, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on October 10, 1985, wherein it is recommended that
the salary rates for Figure Skating Instructors be increased
imw and established effective December 1 , 1985 as follows:
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im• Head Pro $14/hour - Senior Pro $12/hour
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
#1020-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated October 28, 1985, approved by the
City Engineer, the Director of Public Works, the Planning Director
and the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed contract for the employment
of KDA/CM, Inc. , 15875 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as
construction manager for the proposed new main library to be
located in the Civic Center, the Council does hereby request
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to execute the said contract in the manner
and form herein submitted and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#1021-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 15, 1985, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a list (73 pages)
of costs and sidewalks that have been repaired and/or replaced
in connection with the 1984 Sidewalk Repair Program (Contract
84-E) at various locations throughout the City, said list being
included herein by reference, which work was done pursuant to
Council Resolutions Nos. 615-84 and 615-85 and in accordance
with the provisions of Section 12.04.340 of Chapter 4 of Title
12 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Treasurer is hereby directed to send a statement of charges to
all property owners in the amounts indicated above by reference
in accordance with Section 3.08.150 of Title 3, Chapter 8 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the Council does
hereby establish the evening of Wednesday, January 29, 1986 at
8:00 P.M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan as the time and place when the Council shall meet for
the purpose of adopting a resolution placing a special assessment
upon said property for such charges unless the same are paid
prior to the date of such meeting, and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution, further,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $21 ,421 .96 from the $7 9 Million General Obligation
Road Improvement Bond Issue to cover the City's share of the
program.
g1022-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated October 31 , 1985, transmitting for
Council acceptance a quit claim deed dated October 30, 1985,
executed by Russell W Waack, Secretary/Treasurer and sole
iftw surviving member of the Board of Directors or Trustees of
Clarenceville Cemetery Association, conveying to the City certain
property which constitutes the Clarenceville Cemetery, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation
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A communication from the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police, dated
October 25, 1985 re Report on Council Resolution #570-85 Questionable Activities
on Vassar was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#1023-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 25, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Phil Barth, 18845 Beech
Daly, Detroit, Michigan 48240, 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.
46 109 01 0044 000, 46 109 01 0045 000, 46 109 01 0046 000, 46
109 01 0048 000, 46 109 01 0049 000, 46 109 01 0050 000 and 46
109 01 0051 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.
Grayton Highway Sub T1S R9E L53 P88 WCR Lots 44 THRU 51 INCL, ALSO
ADJ VAC ALLEY 20 FT WIDE, ALSO THE N 1/2 of ADJ VAC ALLEY ADJACENT
TO LOT 44 AND LOT 51 .
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
ibr 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.
#1024-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated November 6, 1985 which sets
forth its resolution 10-235-85 adopted on October 29, 1985 with
regard to a request from Tony Piccirrilli and John Morano for an
extension of time to complete conditions 3 & 4 in connection with
the approval of Petition 82-4-2-10 relative to a waiver use approval
to operate an auto repair and body shop within an existing building
located on the East side of Merriman Road between Schoolcraft and
Plymouth Roads in Section 26, previously granted in Council
Resolution 474-82 adopted on June 16, 1982, and the Council having
granted a prior extension relative to same in Council Resolution
750-84, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and grant an additional extension for a
one year period subject to compliance with all of the conditions
set forth in the original waiver use approval .
#1025-85 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Foodland Distributors, 12701 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, dated November 7, 1985, which submits an application proposing
the establishment of an industrial development district, and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended,
Imw 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 which is legally described as follows:
Part of the NE 1/4 Sec. 26 T1S R9E Beg. S 02° 00' 00" E.
2549.57 ft. and N 72° 42' 35" W 145.15 ft. from the NE Cor.
of Sec. 26 thence N 72° 42' 35" W 225.64 ft. thence S. 87°
54' 03" W 2018.81 ft. thence $ 72° 24' 13" W 289.26 ft. thence
N 02° 28' 30" W 1182.29 ft. thence N 87° 52' 20" E 2597.24
ft. thence S 02° 00' 00" E 1232.67 ft. POB also part of the
N 1/2 of th NE 1/4 Sec. 26 T1S R9E lying south of the S line
of Industrial Rd. also that part of the E 700 ft. of the
S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 26 measuring 1321 .70 ft. on the
W line and 1321 .07 ft. on the E line of said parcel except
the S 672.50 ft. thereof 86.19 AC.
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. 32",
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. 32.
2. This City Council sets Monday, January 13, 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.
#1026-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 29, 1985, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 343-85,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement of
Cavell (Five Mile to Oakley), Oakley (Cavell to Inkster) and
Howell and Meadowbrook (East of Cavell ), and such report having
indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies,
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the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number
1.0 of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to
be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate
for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk
together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the
cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any,
should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which
should be included in the proposed special assessment district,
and it appearing to the Council that all of such information,
estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations have been
properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under
date of October 29, 1985, and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
Wednesday, January 8, 1986 at 8.00 P.M. as the date and time
for a public hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement
which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant
to Section 3.08.070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.08.070
of said Code.
#1027-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 29, 1985, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
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and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement of
Gillman (Seven Mile to Curtis) and Clarita and Pickford (East
and West of Gillman) and such report having indicated the number
of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by
the City Enginer with the City Clerk under date of October 29,
1985, and that there has been a full compliance with all of the
provisions of Section 3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the Council does hereby set Wednesday, January 8,
1986 at 8 00 P.M. as the date and time for a public hearing on
the Necessity for such proposed improvement which public hearing
shall be held before the Council in the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08.070
of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication
of such hearing as is required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code.
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#1028-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 29, 1985, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 278-85,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement of
Lathers (Seven Mile to Curtis) and Clarita and Pickford (East
and West of Lathers), and such report having indicated the number
of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by
the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of October 29,
1985, and that there has been a full compliance with all of the
provisions of Section 3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the Council does hereby set Wednesday, January 8,
1986 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for a public hearing on
the Necessity for such proposed improvement which public hearing
shall be held before the Council in the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08.070
of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of
such hearing as is required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code.
#1029-85 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 No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, January 13,
1986 at 8.00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
1 . Petition 85-9-1-24, submitted by Naomi R Clark for a
change of zoning of property located on the north side
of Seven Mile Road, east of Fitzgerald in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 5 from RUFC to R-6, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 10-226-85 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 85-9-1-24 be denied,
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2. Petition 85-9-1-25, submitted by FCA Senior Citizen's
110 Housing Corporation for a change of zoning of property
located on the east side of Farmington Road between
Pickford and Curtis in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10
from R-1 to P.S. , the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 10-227-85 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 85-9-1-25 be denied,
3. Petition 85-9-1-26, submitted by James Jonna, Michael
George and Timothy Bush for a change of zoning of property
located on the east side of Haggerty Road between Eight
Mile and Phillips Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
6 from RUFC and M-1 to C-2 and M-1 and RUFC to C-4III
and P.S. , the City Planning Commission in its resolution
10-228-85 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 85-9-1-26 be approved,
4. Petition 85-9-1-27, submitted by John Allie for a change
of zoning of property located on the west side of
Middlebelt, south of Norfolk in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 2 from RUFA to C-1 , the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 10-229-85 having recommended to the
City Council that Petition 85-9-1-27 be approved,
5. Petition 85-9-1-28, submitted by Siegal/Tuomaala
Associates/Harold Beznos for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Plymouth Road, west of
Middlebelt in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26 from M-1
to C-2, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
10-230-85 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 85-9-1-28 be denied,
6. Petition 85-10-1-30, submitted by Hart and Leidal for
a change of zoning of property located on the north side
of Schoolcraft Service Drive, west of Ellen Drive in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21 from R-2 to P.S. , the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 10-231-85
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
85-10-1-30 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
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do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
10. of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1030-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
November 13, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
297-84 in connection with a communication from the Personnel
Director dated February 2, 1984, approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission
on January 26, 1984, regarding proposed amendment to the rules
and regulations regarding holiday pay for temporary employees,
the Council does hereby reject and deny this action.
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11. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1031-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
November 13, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
546-84 in connection with a communication from the City Assessor
dated June 18, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
a request is submitted for the establishment of a fee to be charged
for photocopies and computer copies, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize establishing a minimum fee of $.25 per
copy which shall apply to all city offices for the reproduction
of photo or computer copies.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1032-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
November 13, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
741-84 in connection with a communication from the Mayor dated
August 22, 1984, wherein it is requested that an unclassified
position of Director of Labor Relations be established at the
rate of $45,011 .20 and that the same benefits (i.e. , longevity,
vacation credit, sick leave, dental , optical , medical benefits,
etc. ) as extended to other full time classified Civil Service
employees be afforded to this position, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
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and unanimously adopted, it was
#1033-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
November 13, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1001-84 in connection with a communication from the Mayor, dated
October 23, 1984, wherein it is recommended that compensation
in the amount of $75 per month be approved and established for
members of the Livonia Housing Commission, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1034-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Kiwanis Early Risers Club dated October 29, 1985,
wherein a request is submitted for the use of the Idyl Wyld Golf
Course on Friday, July 18, 1986, commencing at 10:00 A.M. to
conduct the Annual State Kiwanis Golf Tournament and for a waiver
of greens fees in connection with this event, the Council does
hereby approve and grant this request.
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11035-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Judges of the 16th District Court dated November 5, 1985, to
which is attached Administrative Order No. 401 , wherein the 16th
Judicial District would appoint Joseph F. Mysliwiec as a Magistrate
for the 16th District Court, effective November 5, 1985, for
the purpose of conducting weddings only, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of the said appointment in the manner and
form herein submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1036-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 30, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Arthur Bonk, attorney
for the Smith & Andrews Construction Company Profit Sharing Trust
ibm of 1588 American Center, 27777 Franklin Road, Southfield, Michigan
48034, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288,
as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No 543, as
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LI amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby
determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item No. 46 010
01 0101 001 (03a 101a 102a 103a) into two (2) parcels since the
same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and
Law.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#1037-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 30, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 8-193-85, adopted on August 27, 1985,
with regard to a request from Melvin Belovicz for an extension
of the approval of the Preliminary Plat for Sunset Park Estates
Subdivision proposed to be located on the east side of Louise
Avenue between Six Mile Road and Curtis in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 11 , the said Preliminary Plat having previously been
approved in Council Resolution 718-84, adopted on August 29,
1984, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and grant the requested extension for
a one (1) year period, subject to compliance with the conditions
set forth in Council Resolution 718-84.
Ibv A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Ventura, Bishop.
NAYS: Taylor, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
The President of the Council indicated that Item No. 21 , Petition 85-5-2-16 by DiConti
Architects to construct a restaurant at the S.W. corner of Farmington and Schoolcraft
Roads in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 28, had been removed from the Agenda by request
of the petitioner.
Councilman Ventura left the podium at 8:32 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
lbwRESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated November 6, 1985, which
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transmits its resolution 10-232-85 adopted on October 29, 1985
with regard to Petition 85-9-2-37, submitted by Fred Armour
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to an
existing restaurant located on the south side of Plymouth Road
between Milburn and Flamingo in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
35, which property is zoned C-2, 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.
NAYS: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#1038-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated November 6, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 10-232-85 adopted on October 29, 1985
with regard to Petition 85-9-2-37, submitted by Fred Armour
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to an
existing restaurant located on the south side of Plymouth Road
between Milburn and Flamingo in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
35, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 85-9-2-37 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission as well as
the additional condition that the proposed sign shall be a monument
ground sign placed on a planter box at the same proposed location
and the same shall not exceed 12' in height (including the planter
box. )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
Councilman Ventura returned to the podium at 8.34 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
Iwo and unanimously adopted, it was 22114
11039-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated November 6, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 10-239-85 adopted on October 29, 1985
with regard to Petition 85-10-8-24 submitted by LPR Properties,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct a four-story office building on the west side of North
Laurel Park Drive, North of Six Mile Road in Section 7, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 85-10-8-24
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11040-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated November 6, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 10-238-85 adopted on October 29, 1985
with regard to Petition 85-10-8-23 submitted by Daniel Redstone,
for the City of Livonia, requesting approval of the Site Plan
for the proposed addition to the Police Headquarters Building
located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Five Mile
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 85-10-8-23 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions
as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1041-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated November 6, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 10-241-85 adopted on October 29, 1985
with regard to Petition 85-10-8-25 submitted by Alfred DiMatteo,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
expand an existing restaurant located on the north side of Seven
Mile Road between Parkville and Weyher in Section 1 , pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
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low recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 85-10-8-25
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission, as well as the
additional condition that in lieu of the proposed pedestal sign,
the petitioner shall erect a monument sign which shall not exceed
10' in height.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1042-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
November 4, 1985, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described
as.
Grant of Easement dated October 28, 1985, executed by Ronald
H. Omar and Betty Omar, his wife, for
A 6 foot wide easement for maintenance whose centerline
is described as follows
part of Lot 590 Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 10 of part
ibms of E. 1/2 of Section 15, T.1S, R.9E, Livonia Twp. (now
City), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 66,
Pages 61 , 62, 63. W.C.R. described as beginning at a point
on the north line of Lot 590 distant due East 4.30 feet
from the Northwest corner of Lot 590 and proceeding thence
in a Southeasterly direction 65 feet more or less to existing
Bell Creek and point of ending.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the
Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1043-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Council President dated November 7, 1985, the Council does hereby
approve the following schedule of Council Meetings for the month
of January, 1986, subject to change with notice
ift• 7.30 P.M. JAN. 6 Organizational Meeting
8:00 P.M. JAN 6 Study Meeting
8:00 P.M. JAN. 15 Regular Meeting
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ihm 8:00 P.M. JAN. 20 Study Meeting
8:00 P.M. JAN. 29 Regular Meeting
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#1044-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Planning Director dated November 18, 1985, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept a cash donation in the amount
of $2,500.00 from Motor City Ford Trucks, Inc. , which is intended
to be used for landscaping of the road right-of-way area between
the sidewalk and curb on the north side of Seven Mile Road, east
of Farmington Road as part of the "Livonia Pride" project; and
further, that the Council authorizes the payment of $1 ,500.00
to Nancy Stockwell and $1 ,000 to Pat Hatala who incurred the
costs of the landscaping installation at the above location.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#1045-85 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication from
the Planning Director dated November 18, 1985, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept a cash donation in the amount
of $7,500.00 from Bill Brown Ford which is intended to be used
for landscaping of the road right-of-way area between the sidewalk
and curb at the southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Harrison
as a part of the "Livonia Pride" project, and further, that the
Council authorizes the payment of $7,500.00 to Harold Thomas
Nursery, the contractor who incurred the cost of the landscaping
installation at the above location, and 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop.
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NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1046-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #574-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1047-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated November 18, 1985, wherein it is recommended
that for purposes of retirement, the Director of Public Safety,
Robert J. Turner, shall be afforded all rights and benefits as
an employee of the Department of Public Safety (Police), effective
December 1984, that he would otherwise have received in his former
capacity as Chief of Police, the Council does hereby concur in
ibm and approve of such action; and all prior resolutions with respect
to this item are hereby amended and revised to the extent necessary
to be consistent with the action taken herein.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#1048-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November 18,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 859-85 in
connection with the report and recommendation of the Committee
of the Whole dated September 16, 1985 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 633-85 in connection with a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 14, 1985, which
sets forth its resolution 5-86-85 adopted on April 18, 1985,
with regard to Petition 84-11-1-34, as amended, submitted by
Lidia Veri for a change of zoning on property located on the
north side of Seven Mile Road, east of Shadyside in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 3, from R-3A to C-1 and R-7, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June
24, 1985, the Council does hereby concur, in part, with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
84-11-1-34 is hereby approved and granted with the exception,
however, that the East 225' of the subject property shall be
rezoned from R-3A to P.S. , and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
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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 No. 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Ventura, Bishop.
NAYS: McCann, Taylor, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November 18,
1985 the Council does hereby amend and revise CR 777-85 adopted
on August 28, 1985 which approved the application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from TnT-EDM, Inc. covering
lbw new industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 26 so as to include in such
approval an additional $211 ,000 worth of machinery and equipment
in the project cost as well as to provide that such approval
shall be for a period of twelve years.
Councilman Feenstra challenged the propriety of the foregoing resolution. The Chair,
Council President Bishop, ruled the motion in order and the Chair was upheld by the
following vote:
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra, Gundersen.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended
so as to provide for approval of the Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate for TnT-EDM, Inc. for ten years in lieu
of twelve.
LANA roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend with the following result:
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lbw AYES; Taylor, Bennett.
NAYS: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Ventura, Bishop.
The President declared the amendment denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original motion for twelve years with the following
result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#1049-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November 18,
1985 the Council does hereby amend and revise CR 777-85 adopted
liw on August 28, 1985 which approved the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from TnT-EDM, Inc. covering
new industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 26 so as to include in such
approval an additional $211 ,000 worth of machinery and equipment
in the project cost as well as to provide that such approval
shall be for a period of nine years.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura.
NAYS: Gundersen, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, this 1067th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9.15 P.M. , November 20, 1985
edfdlt
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk