HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1986-02-10 22254
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SEVENTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 10, 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 8:05 P.M. Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation. Roll was called
with the following result: 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: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E.. Siemert, City Engineer; Ron Mardiros, City Assessor;
Barney Knorp, Fire Chief; H. Shane, Assistant Planning Director; Ronald Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs;
Sue Daniel , Historical Commission and Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#107-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,072nd Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held January 29, 1986,
are hereby approved.
A communication from the City Attorney, dated January 27, 1986, re Retirement
System of the City of Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 85-518563-CL was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Item No. 3 -- a Request for Vacating at 19777
Fitzgerald by Richard P. Evans was removed from the Consent Agenda.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor, and seconded
by Councilman McCann:
#108-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 16, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
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for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Allie Brothers Uniforms of Livonia, 20295
Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the Division
of Police with uniforms for the total estimated amount of $48,109,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications.
#109-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated January 16,
1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
following low bids, which meet specifications, for supplying the
Public Service Division (Golf Course and Park Sections) with the
fertilizer materials specified at the following unit prices bid:
(1 ) Turf Chemicals, Inc. , 1011 E. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867
Material to be Furnished Unit Prices Bid
13-0-44 Golf course fertilizer $396 per ton
20-5-10 Golf course fertilizer $315 per ton
20-5-10 Parks fertilizer $315 per ton
(2) W. F. Miller Co. , 1593 S. Woodward Ave. , Birmingham, MI 48011
Material to be Furnished Unit Prices Bid
18-3-12 Golf course fertilizer $448 per ton
#110-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Janice
Schuelke, 31207 Kendall , Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated January
24, 1986, requesting the installation of a street light at the
corner of Kendall and Hubbell , the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation.
#111-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mrs.
Virginia E. Shimshock, 32738 Barkley, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
dated January 14, 1986, which sets forth certain complaints
regarding the lighting provided at the building complex located
on the East side of Farmington Road, North of Lyndon, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Engineering/Building Department
for its report and recommendation.
#112-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated
January 15, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor and submitted on behalf of the Friends
of the Barn, wherein a request is submitted for the waiver of
Public Service Division and Police Department charges in the total
amount of $1 ,916.45, incurred in connection with the 1985 Ethnic
LI' Festival , the Council does hereby waive and release from payment
E the said charges in the manner and form herein detailed.
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law #113-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated January 15, 1986, to which is attached a letter
from the Livonia Cable Television Commission dated September 30,
1985, which bears the signature of the Director of Community
Resources, approved as to form by the City Attorney and approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits for approval Channel
8 municipal cablecasting policies and procedures, the Council
does refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
#114-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated January 16, 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, a cash donation from the Heart Fund in the amount
of $1 ,000 and a cash donation from the Friends of Alice Gundersen
in the amount of $25, the purpose of which is to increase the
Youth Assistance Resource Library to facilitate volunteer seminars,
Project Impact and parent education classes; further, the Council
does hereby increase Sundry Income Account #101-000.698.000 and
Community Resources Budget #101-891-886.110 each in the amount
of $1 ,025.
#115-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated January 31 , 1986, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize an increase in the application
fee for the Arts & Crafts Festival for 1986 from $25 to $35, the
action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
#116-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Commission dated January 23, 1986, approved
by the City Attorney and the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
contract for Caretaker Services in the Historical Village at
Greenmead, 38125 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, between
the City of Livonia and Harvey Allen, an independent contractor,
the duration of which is for a one (1 ) year period commencing
on and after January 1 , 1986, the Council does hereby request
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the aforesaid
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, in the manner
and form herein submitted, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#117-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director dated January 27, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor and
which transmits a resolution adopted by Civil Service Commission
on January 9, 1986 wherein it is recommended that the attached
Letter of Understanding between the City of Livonia and Union
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iwa Local 192 regarding the employment of civilian personnel assigned
to police and fire dispatching functions be approved, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of such action; and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby requested and authorized for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the said Letter of
Understanding, as well as to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#118-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Director of Finance dated January 17,
1986, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
adjustments of budgeted revenues of the General Fund for the
period ending November 30, 1985 in the amount of $1 ,149,600 and
adjustments of budgeted expenses for the General Fund for the
period ending November 30, 1985 in the total amount of $259,600,
the Council does hereby approve and authorize such action in
the manner and form reflected in the said attachments.
#119-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President dated January 22, 1986, with regard to items
which are presently pending in the Computer Committee as detailed
in the attachment, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to these items which were referred
to the Computer Committee in the following resolutions: 258-84, e
525-84, 558-84, 559-84, 564-84, 618-84, 743-84, 757-84, 821-84,
856-84, 152-85, 508-85 and 531-85, further, the Council does hereby
determine to abolish the Computer Committee inasmuch as there
appears to be no need to continue the Committee's activities at
this time.
#120-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 20, 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the release to Biltmore Properties Company, 2900 W. Maple Road,
Troy, Michigan 48084, the proprietor of Windridge Village
Subdivision located in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 4 the financial
assurances previously deposited with respect to sidewalk
improvements in the sum of $3,000 pursuant to Council Resolution
741-77 adopted on July 27, 1977 and subsequently amended by Council
Resolutions 74-78, 1047-78, 53-79, 86-79, 1102-79, 502-80, 826-80
and 84-85, all other financial assurances now on deposit with
the City with respect to this subdivision shall remain the same
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 of the ordinances of
the City of Livonia.
#121-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 15, 1986 which transmits
its resolution 1-3-86 adopted on January 7, 1986 with regard to
Petition 85-11-3-9 submitted by the City Planning Commission
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isw requesting the vacating of Ashurst Road between Rayburn and Oakdale
and also the vacating of Oakdale and Rayburn Avenue between
Southampton and Ashurst in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and does grant and approve said Petition 85-11-
3-9, subject to the retention of full width easements over the
respective rights-of-way, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance
with this resolution.
A communication from the Planning Director, dated January 21 , 1986, re Council
Resolution 973-85 -- Ordinance No. 1343 (Petition 77-5-3-5) was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
#122-86 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs
to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist
and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order
to strengthen and revitalize the City's economy and to encourage
the location and expansion of industrial and commercial enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
residents; and
ii• WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation");
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No.
338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"),
has designated the hereinafter described project area for such
a program to this Council for its approval thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to
establish project district area boundaries; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve
the appointment of two additional directors to the Board of
Directors of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section
4(2) of Act No. 338,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . This Council does hereby certify its approval of
the Corporation's designation of the project area described in
Exhibit A hereto attached. (Froude Engineering, Inc. )
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project
district area the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
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3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of
the individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of
the Corporation to serve in conformity with the provisions of
Section 4(2) of Act No. 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of
Section 20 of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation
of a project citizens district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver
a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board
of the Corporation.
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded
Exhibit A
Project Area
A parcel of land situated in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
29, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Michigan, being
more particularly described as commencing at the northeast corner
of Section 29, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, County of Wayne, City
of Livonia, Michigan, proceeding thence N. 80° 25' 10" W 315.00
feet; thence S 00° 26' 13" W 248.00 feet to the point of beginning;
thence S 00° 26' 13" W 400.00 feet; thence N. 89° 25' 10" W 264.00
feet; thence N 00° 26' 13" E. 400.00 feet, thence S. 89° 25' 10"
E 264 feet to the point of beginning.
Exhibit B
Project District Area
A parcel of land situated in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
29, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Michigan, being
more particularly described as commencing at the northeast corner
of Section 29, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, County of Wayne, City
of Livonia, Michigan, proceeding thence N. 80° 25' 10" W 315.00
feet, thence S 00° 26' 13" W 248.00 feet to the point of beginning;
thence S 00° 26' 13" W 400.00 feet, thence N. 89° 25' 10" W 264.00
feet, thence N 00° 26' 13" E. 400.00 feet, thence S. 89° 25' 10"
E 264 feet to the point of beginning.
Exhibit C
Additional Directors
1 . Richard D. Aginian, President
Observer & Eccentric Newspapers
36251 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
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2. Margaret Halava, Vice President
Observer & Eccentric Newspapers
36251 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
#123-86 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Valassis Printing Co. , dated January 16, 1986, which submits an
application proposing the establishment of an industrial development
district and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Act 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 9.24 acres lying in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 29 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. 33",
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. 33.
2. This City Council sets Wednesday, March 12, 1986 at 7:30
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.
#124-86 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Edward L. Haroutunian on behalf of Artisan Mold Corporation, dated
January 16, 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,
the Council has authority to establish "industrial development
districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 1 .53 acres lying in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 29 as more particularly described in the attachment
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to the application which is hereby incorporated by reference and
which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 34;"
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. 34.
2. This City Council sets Wednesday, March 12, 1986 at 7:30
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.
#125-86 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of
11, 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 Wednesday, March 19, 1986 at
7:00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
1 . Petition 85-12-1-36, submitted by Greenfield Construction
Company, Inc. , for a change of zoning of property located
on the south side of Five Mile Road, east of Levan in
Section 20 from R-2 to P.S. , the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 1-11-86 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 85-12-1-36 be approved;
2. Petition 85-12-1-38, submitted by Southwood Construction
Company for a change of zoning of property located North
of Seven Mile Road, East of Farmington Road in Section
3 from R-2A to R-7, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 1-12-86 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 85-12-1-38 be approved, and
3. Petition 85-12-1-39, submitted by Kapila Contracting Company
for a change of zoning of property located on the north
side of Clarita, west of Middlebelt Road in Section 11 ,
from R-5 to R-7, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 1-13-86 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 85-12-1-39 be approved,
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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.
#126-86 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated January 15, 1986,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 1056-85, wherein the City Engineer has
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the proposed installation of ornamental street lighting with
underground wiring on Hillcrest Avenue, South of Seven Mile, T.1S. ,
R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, 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 January 15, 1986, 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, March 26, 1986 at 7:00 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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#127-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Foodland
Distributors, dated February 5, 1986, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 32;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that
it determines as follows:
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
property taxes from the property which will be affected,
as required by Act 198, P.A. 1974, as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council 's interest in this
matter, and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and, (iii) advise
the said taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Wednesday, March 12,
1986 at 7:30 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, March 12, 1986 at 7:30
P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for
conducting a hearing on said Application.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#128-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Richard
P. Evans, 19777 Fitzgerald (Lot #1 Fitzgerald Gardens Subdivision),
dated January 16, 1986, wherein a request is made for the vacating
of Pembroke Avenue where the same adjoins the aforesaid property,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Planning Commission
for action and recommendation in accordance with provisions of
law and City ordinance, which shall also include a report and
10. recommendation with respect to the vacating of Pembroke Avenue
where the same adjoins Lot #72 of Fitzgerald Gardens Subdivision,
and the Council requests a report and recommendation from the
Livonia City Council/Schools Liaison Committee.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
lo. was
#129-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 3,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 219-84 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated January 24, 1984 which sets forth its resolution 1-1-84
adopted on January 17, 1984 with regard to Petition 83-11-1-20,
submitted by Robert L. Sarna for a change of zoning on property
located on the southwest corner of Stark Road and Pinetree in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 from P.L. to P.S. , and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
March 14, 1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 93-84, the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 83-11-1-20 is hereby denied for the following
reasons:
(1 ) The Petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that
the proposed use is in compliance with the general waiver
use standards and requirements set forth in Section
19.06 of Zoning Ordinance #543.
(2) The uses allowed by the proposed zoning district would
be detrimental to and incompatible with the surrounding
uses of the neighborhood.
(3) The proposed P.S. Zoning District would represent spot
zoning.
(4) The proposed zoning district would generate nonresidential
traffic into a residential neighborhood.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
0130-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 3,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 13-84 with regard
to the application of the provisions of the Open Meetings Act
to all Council meetings, and having also considered the
communication from the Cable Television Commission dated March
14, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
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a report and recommendation concerning the audio/video capability
Ift• of providing minutes of Council meetings by the use of cable
television, the Council does hereby request that the Cable
Commission submit a report and recommendation relative to the
cost involved in telecasting of Council Study Sessions and Regular
Meetings.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#131-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 5,
1986 in connection with a communication from the Director of Finance
dated March 25, 1985, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to the question of the employment of an Information Systems
Director as an in-house management person working in conjunction
with Plante & Moran, the Council does hereby request that the
Mayor submit his report and recommendation regarding a long term
plan for system support and administration of the City's Data
Processing and Computer System.
The Plante & Moran audit for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1984 was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#132-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 5,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 189-85 and having
also considered a communication from the Livonia Historical
Commission dated June 28, 1985, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the installation of
a sink in the Newburgh Church in the location and manner requested
in the aforesaid communication from the Livonia Historical
Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#133-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 5,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 306-85 in
connection with the report and recommendation of the City Engineer
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dated March 26, 1985, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved by the Mayor and City Attorney, wherein
it is recommended that an appraisal be obtained in connection
with the proposed securing of right-of-way on Plymouth Road in
front of Parcel 36A9A, and having also considered a communication
from the Mayor's Administrative Assistant dated February 4, 1986
informing the Council that the subject right-of-way has been
dedicated to the City by Mr. Bargagna, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this item.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#134-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February 5,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 436-85 in
connection with a communication from the Planning Director dated
May 8, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor wherein it is recommended that, in
addition to the contract awarded to Crimboli Landscaping, Inc.
in Council Resolution 104-84, they be authorized for additional
work on the landscape project along the East side of Hartel , North
iftr of Plymouth Road, and that competitive bidding requirements in
connection with same be waived, and having also considered a
communication from the Planning Director dated February 3, 1985
indicating to the Council that the landscaping on Hartel has been
completed with satisfactory results and the surplus funds allocated
to the project have been reallocated to the Senior Citizens Building
Project, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with respect to this item.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#135-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Motor
State Street Rods, P.O. Box 2471 , Dearborn, MI 48123, dated January
27, 1986, wherein a request is submitted to reduce the entire
fee for the use of Eddie Edgar Arena by the aforesaid organization
from $500 to $300, the Council does hereby approve and grant this
request; and all effected City departments are hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
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Iwo #136-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated January 15, 1986,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor and which transmits resolution 1837-85 adopted by
the Parks & Recreation Commission on January 6, 1986 wherein it
is recommended that the Council increase greens fees for the 1986
golf season in the following manner:
Current Proposed Increase
RESIDENTS
Monday thru Friday
9 holes $ 5.00 $5.25 $ .25
18 holes 8.50 9.00 .50
Saturday/Sunday/Holiday
9 holes $ 6.00 $ 6.25 $ .25
18 holes 9.50 10.00 .50
Twilight 3. 50 3.75 .25
NON-RESIDENTS
Monday thru Friday
9 holes $ 6. 50 $ 6.75 $ .25
18 holes 10.00 10.50 .50
11. Saturday/Sunday/Holiday
9 holes $ 8.50 $ 8.75 $ .25
18 holes 11 .00 11 .50 .50
Twilight 4.50 4.75 .25
and that no increases be authorized with respect to resident senior,
resident junior and starting time resident fee (per golfer), the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action, with
the exception, however, that greens fees for resident senior
citizens shall be increased as follows:
9 holes $ 2.00 $ 2.25 $ .25
18 holes 4.00 4.50 .50
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES- Ochala, Feenstra, McCann, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: McCotter, Taylor.
The President called the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
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ibe #137-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director and the Director of Public
Works dated January 9, 1986, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does, pursuant to Paragraph #3 of the current contract
between the City of Livonia and Pritula & Sons Excavators which
was previously authorized in Council Resolution 337-85 adopted
on May 8, 1985, extend for a one (1 ) year period the Weed Cutting
Contract based upon the same terms and conditions as were previously
in effect in 1985.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#138-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Republic
Development Corporation dated January 22, 1986, wherein a request
is submitted for the installation of the sidewalk improvements
on Haggerty Road, including Lot #1 and at the rear of Lots #156
through 164 of the Quakertown Subdivision #1 , the Council does
hereby approve of the deletion of the said sidewalk requirement
except with respect to the installation of a sidewalk along the
west side of Lot #1 , which sidewalk requirement is continued in
effect.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCann, Taylor, Bennett.
NAYS: McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#139-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 22, 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a compilation
of proposed changes to Chapter 3.08 of the Livonia Code of
11. Ordinances with respect to special assessment street paving
projects, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department
of Law for the preparation of the recommended ordinance amendments.
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IwoOn a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#140-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 22, 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a compilation
of proposed changes to Chapter 3.08 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances with respect to special assessment street paving
projects, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#141-86 RESOLVED, that Southwood Construction Co. , 31731
Northwestern Hwy. , Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, as proprietor,
having requested the City Council to approve the proposed
preliminary plat of Canterbury Estates Subdivision to be located
on the east side of Shadyside Avenue, north of Seven Mile Road
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and it appearing that tentative approval of said
Iwo preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after
due notice and a public hearing on January 7, 1986, the City Council
does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat subject to the
receipt of a report and recommendation by the City Engineer relative
to the development plans and specifications for the improvements
therein, and the financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of such improvements.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#142-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 15, 1986 which transmits
its resolution 1-2-86 adopted on January 7, 1986 with regard to
Petition 85-10-3-8 submitted by Mark Gillespie requesting the
vacating of the eastern 42 feet of the existing 60 foot easement
retained over the former Laurel Road right-of-way between Eight
Mile and Norfolk in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and does grant and approve the said Petition 85-10-3-8,
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with the provisions
of law and City ordinance.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#143-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 15, 1986 which transmits
its resolution 1-10-86 adopted on January 7, 1986 with regard
to Petition 85-11-8-29 submitted by Roger Ajiuni requesting site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct a three
story office/medical building on the Southwest corner of Farmington
Road and Curtis in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, 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: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#144-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 27, 1986 which transmits
its resolution 1-22-86 adopted on January 21 , 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-1-8-1 , submitted by Louis G. Redstone, requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
an office building on the Northeast corner of Six Mile and Haggerty
Roads in Section 7 pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
19.10 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
86-1-8-1 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 Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#145-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
City Planning Commission submit its report and recommendation
on the question of whether or not the Northeast corner of Haggerty
and Six Mile Roads in Section 7 should be rezoned from C-2 to
P.O.
L
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#146-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated January 29, 1986 which transmits
its resolution 1-23-86 adopted on January 21 , 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-1-8-2, submitted by St. Mary Hospital , requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
an addition to the existing hospital located on the Southwest
corner of Five Mile and Levan Roads in Section 29, pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 26.03 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 86-1-8-2 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 Feenstra, it
was
#147-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk dated January 22, 1986 to which
is attached a letter from the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper,
Inc. dated January 17, 1986, the Council does hereby determine
to designate the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper Division of Suburban
Communications Corporation, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150 as the official newspaper of the City of Livonia
for the period March 1 , 1986 through December 31 , 1986; further,
the Council does hereby approve and authorize the publishing of
legal notices in the Observer & Eccentric newspaper for the price
of $3.66 per column inch effective March 1 , 1986 on a 9 column
format, and the Council does further approve the price of $5.49
per column inch on a new 6 column format effective April 1 , 1986.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#148-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk dated January 22, 1986 to which
is attached a letter from the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper,
Inc. dated January 17, 1986, with regard to the designation of
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an official newspaper and the publication of legal notices, the
ir. Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance b Insurance
Committee for itsreport and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated January 28, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance and the Fire Chief, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department
of Law to acquire 2.94 acres of property located at 36616 Seven
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, from Meldon G. Bucher and
Betty E. Bucher, his wife, which land is more particularly
described as follows
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, described as:
That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, described as beginning at South 1/4 corner
of Section 5 and proceeding thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes
30 seconds West along the South section line 292.46 feet;
thence North 0 degrees 14 minutes East 471 feet, thence
South 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East 292.46 feet
to a point in the North and South 1/4 Section line of said
Section, thence South 0 degrees 14 minutes West along the
North and South 1/4 section line 471 .0 feet to the Point
of Beginning, except the South sixty (60) feet thereof.
(Tax Item No. 05G2a)
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1 . The purchase price shall be in the amount of
$100,000.00
2. The parties shall enter into a stipulation wherein
upon the payment of an additional $3900.00, which
is presently held in escrow by the City Treasurer,
the sellers would convey to the City the right-of-way
in connection with the installation of the Seven
Mile Road Sanitary Sewer, which matter is presently
pending in the Wayne County Circuit Court, Case
No. 85-515544 CC, and that no additional costs,
charges or attorney fees shall be incurred by the
City.
3. The sellers shall reimburse the City in the sum
of $300.00 for appraisal costs previously incurred.
4. The City shall furnish its own title commitment
and title policy at no cost to the sellers.
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5. All taxes and prepaid items shall be adjusted and
prorated at the time of sale.
Further, that a sum not to exceed $102,000.00 is hereby appropriated
and authorized to be expended from the 1968 Fire Station General
Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated January 28, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance and the Fire Chief and approved for submission
by the Mayor and to which is attached a proposed 60 Day Right
to Purchase Real Estate Agreement for the proposed acquisition
of 2.94 acres of land located adjacent to Bicentennial Park, being
36616 Seven Mile Road, Tax Item #05G2a, 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: Ochala, McCotter, Taylor, Bennett.
NAYS: Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.*
*This resolution was reconsidered later in the meeting and denied.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#149-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish
industrial development districts within the boundaries of the
City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in
the City of Livonia comprised of an area of approximately 3.4
acres in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, more particularly
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 31 "; and
Ift.
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WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Peter
A. Basile of the Council 's pending action on this resolution and
of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 31 ; and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 31 ; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 1986 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 31 ; at which time Peter A. Basile and other taxpayers
and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be
heard (a copy of the statements both written and oral made at
such hearing being on file with this City Council ), and a
representative of Peter A. Basile attended said hearing and
acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the
said corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA,
AS FOLLOWS.
1 . An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit
ibmA, attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 31 . "
EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT
PARCEL II
Part of the SW 1/4 of Section 26, T-1-S, R-9-E, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point due North
1644.17 feet and South 89-29-00 East 410.00 feet from the Southwest
corner of said Section 26;
Thence South 89-29-00 East 908.28 feet, thence North 00-20-25
East 99.00 feet; thence North 89-29-00 West 660.01 feet, thence
North 00-20-29 East 99.00 feet; thence North 89-29-00 West 249.45
feet; thence due South 198.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 2.6312 acres and subject to:
An easement over the Northerly 20 feet of the Westerly 249.45
feet of the above described PARCEL II for ingress, egress
and utilities;
110. and together with.
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1 ) An easement over the Northerly 20 feet of PARCEL
I for ingress, egress and utilities.
2) An easement reserved for ingress, egress, storm
sewer and public utilities described as beginning
at the Southwest corner of PARCEL I , thence South
89-29-00 East 350.00 feet, thence due North 30.00
feet; thence South 89-29-00 West 250.00 feet; thence
North 80-57-51 West 101 .25 feet; thence due South
45.00 feet to the point of beginning.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala, McCotter, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
lbw #150-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 264 more particularly described in Council Resolution 990-85
adopted on November 7, 1985, as required by the provisions of
the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly met and reviewed
the special assessments levied in the special assessment roll
prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street
lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on
the basis of street lighting being installed in Bicentennial Estates
Sub. No. 2 in said Special Assessment District No. 264.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that said street lights shall be installed with ornamental
poles and underground wiring and that the assessments set forth
in said Special Assessment District No. 264 Roll are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in
accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions
of the City Council ; said Special Assessment Roll No. 264 based
on installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium street lights
on Davitt poles is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.130 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the
date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll , and the assessment
roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 3, Chapter
8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
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Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting
order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them
for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#151-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby reconsider the
vote to refer the proposed 60 Day Right to Purchase Real Estate
Agreement for the proposed acquisition of 2.94 acres of land located
adjacent to Bicentennial Park, being 36616 Seven Mile Road, Tax
Item #05G2a, to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to reconsider with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Another roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer to the Committee of the Whole
with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, Taylor, Bennett.
NAYS: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution to refer denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the initial motion to approve the property acquisition
by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, with the following result:
#152-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated January 28, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance and the Fire Chief, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department
of Law to acquire 2.94 acres of property located at 36616 Seven
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, from Meldon G. Bucher and
Betty E. Bucher, his wife, which land is more particularly described
as follows:
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, described as:
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That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South,
lip
Range 9 East, described as beginning at South 1/4 corner
of Section 5 and proceeding thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes
30 seconds West along the South section line 292.46 feet;
thence North 0 degrees 14 minutes East 471 feet, thence
South 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East 292.46 feet
to a point in the North and South 1/4 Section line of said
Section, thence South 0 degrees 14 minutes West along the
North and South 1/4 section line 471 .0 feet to the Point
of Beginning, except the South sixty (60) feet thereof.
(Tax Item No. 05G2a)
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1 . The purchase price shall be in the amount of
$100,000.00
2. The parties shall enter into a stipulation wherein
upon the payment of an additional $3900.00, which
is presently held in escrow by the City Treasurer,
the sellers would convey to the City the right-of-way
in connection with the installation of the Seven
Mile Road Sanitary Sewer, which matter is presently
pending in the Wayne County Circuit Court, Case
No. 85-515544 CC, and that no additional costs,
charges or attorney fees shall be incurred by the
City.
3. The sellers shall reimburse the City in the sum
of $300.00 for appraisal costs previously incurred.
4. The City shall furnish its own title commitment
and title policy at no cost to the sellers.
5. All taxes and prepaid items shall be adjusted and
prorated at the time of sale.
Further, that a sum not to exceed $102,000.00 is hereby appropriated
and authorized to be expended from the 1968 Fire Station General
Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose.
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala, Bennett.
The President declared the resolution duly adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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ibb #153-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment
District No. 265, more particularly described in Council
Resolution No. 991-85 adopted on November 7, 1985 as required
by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter
8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessments
levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City
Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting
is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the
basis of street lighting being installed on Camden Avenue,
North of Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25
in said Special Assessment District No. 265.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that said street lights shall be installed
on existing wood poles and that the assessments set forth
in said Special Assessment District No. 265 Roll are fair
and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said
district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer
and resolutions of the City Council ; said Special Assessment
Roll No. 265 based on installation of 100 watt high pressure
sodium street lights on existing wood poles is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions
ibb of Section 3.08.130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation
on the Assessment Roll , and the assessment roll shall then
be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall
take such further action as set forth in Title 3, Chapter
8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street
lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided
by them for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#154-86 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated November 25, 1985 on all matters
required by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on January 27, 1986, after due notice as required by Section
3.08.070 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;
' lb.
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting of
a 28' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with mountable
asphalt curbs (Alternate III) on Norfolk, and the
placement of approximately 4" of asphalt over existing
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roadway, approximately 20' - 22' wide (Alternate IV),
on Hubbard, Mayfield, Shadyside and Pembroke in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 3.
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated November 25, 1985.
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $596,500,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be
paid for in part by special assessments on the property
benefited thereby and in part by the City at large,
in proportions hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
15% of paving and 100% of drainage and Jaycee Park
frontage ($235,400) and that the balance of said cost
and expense of said public improvement amounting to
85% of paving ($361 ,100) shall be borne and paid by
special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in
proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows:
A special assessment district in Section 3, T. 1 S,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as containing the following property:
Lots 6a, 17a, 18 through 42a, both inclusive, 48a through
97a, both inclusive, 101a through 109, both inclusive,
114a through 125b3, both inclusive of Folkers Farmington
Acres Subdivision.
and
Lots 1 through 6 of Imonen Subdivision
and
Bureau of Taxation Parcel Number 03C;E1a2, 03E2b, 03Fla,
03F1b, 03F1c, 03F1d, 03Fe, 03F4a, 03Gla, 03G2albl ,
03G2a1b2, 03H2a2, 03H3a, 03A64a1 , 03A64a2a, 03A64a2b,
03A64a2c, 03A65al , 03A65a2, 03A66a1a; 66a2a1 ;
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ibp 03A66alb;66a2a2, 03A67bla, 03A67blb, 03A68ala, 03A69a3b,
69a4, 03A7Obla, 03A70blb, 03A7lal , 03A72b1 , 03A72c1 ,
03A73bla, 03A73blb, 03A74bla, 03A74blb, 03B1al , 03B1a2,
and 0381a3.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied
against all lands in the special assessment district
as the special benefits to such lots or parcels of land
bear to the total benefit of all land and also to enter
upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to
the City at large, all in accordance with the
determination of the City Council ; and
(10) that upon the 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, of the City of Livonia 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 required
by Section 3.08.110 of the said Code,
ibe
(11 ) and the Council does hereby request that the Livonia
Board of Education agree to assume their share in the
cost of this project which is estimated to be in the
amount of $4,396.80.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett.
NAYS: McCann, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
#155-86 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated November 25, 1985 on all matters
required by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on January 27, 1986, after due notice as required by Section
3.08.070 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.
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(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all
respects;
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting of
the placing of approximately 4" of asphalt on existing
roadway, approximately 20' - 22' wide (Alternate IV),
in the Alden Village Subdivision in the South 1/2 of
Section 28, T.1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement; and to defray
the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon
the property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived.
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated November 25, 1985;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $190,814.56;
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be
paid for in part by special assessments on the property
benefited thereby and in part by the City at large,
in proportions hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
15% of paving ($27,759.68) and 100% of drainage ($5,750)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 85% of paving
($157,304.88) shall be borne and paid by special
assessment district as herein established in proportion
to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows:
A special assessment district in the S. 1/2 of Section
28, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the following property:
Lots 1 through 5; both inclusive, lots 12 through 69;
both inclusive, lots 77 through 99; both inclusive,
lots 102 through 110, both inclusive, and Bureau of
Taxation Parcels 28K1a2a; 28K1a2b, 28K1a2c, 28K1a2d1 ;
28L1a1 ; 28L1b, 28Llela; 28Llelb; 28L1e2 and 28L1e3.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied
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against all lands in the special assessment district
as the special benefits to such lots or parcels of land
bear to the total benefit of all land and also to enter
upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to
the City at large, all in accordance with the
determination of the City Council ; and
(10) that upon the 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, of the City of Livonia 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 required
by Section 3.08.110 of the said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#156-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from H.
Sakellaris, the proprietor of Bobby's Country House, 35780 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated February 3, 1986, wherein
a request is submitted for a new sign on the South wall of the
Club House of Idyl Wyld Golf Course which would identify Bobby's
Country House, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Mayor for his report and recommendation and to the Committee of
the Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#157-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 31 , 1986
with respect to a request from Marion C. Morgan (aka Curtis Morgan)
for a new SDD license to be held in conjunction with an existing
1985 licensed business located at 29199 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan
48150, Wayne County, the Council does hereby recommend that the
Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this
application would be in violation of and in non-compliance with
the requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543,
lw. as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1158-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 31 , 1986
with respect to a request from Faye Dziedzic, Co-licensee and
the Southland Corporation, a Texas corporation, Public Chain,
for a new SDD license to be held in conjunction with a new 1985
SDM licensed business located at 31450 Plymouth at Merriman,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, the Council does hereby
recommend that the Liquor Control Commission deny the said request
inasmuch as this application would be in violation of and in
non-compliance 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1159-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
January 31 , 1986, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described
as:
Grant of Easement dated January 17, 1986, executed by Edward
L. Sears and his wife, Frances Sears, for:
The northerly 12 feet of the southerly 16 feet of
the following described parcel of land:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 28, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point on the north line of Beacon Road distant
N. 89°21 ' W. 53.0 feet from the S.W. corner of Lot
49, of Alden Village Subdivision, as recorded in Liber
66 of Plats Page 78, Wayne County Records, proceeding
thence N. 89°21 ' W. along said north line 7.0 feet;
thence S. 0°42'50" W. 30.0 feet; thence N. 89°21 '
W. 179.17 feet; thence N. 0°44'20" E. 1145.85 feet
to the south line of Chesapeake and Ohio R.R. right-of-
way; thence S. 88°57'10" E. along said south line
147.0 feet; thence S. 0°44'20" W. 1017.85 feet; thence
S. 21°14'30" E. 104.54 feet to the point of beginning.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 28K1a2c).
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
j`,,., accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
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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
#160-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated February 3, 1986, transmitting for
Council acceptance a Deed under Act 223, Public Acts of 1909,
as amended, being Deed No. 132785, executed on November 25, 1985,
by Roland Harmes, Jr. , Chief Lands Division, Department of Natural
Resources for the State of Michigan, to the City of Livonia,
conveying land in the City of Livonia, described as follows:
CITY OF LIVONIA
Coventry Gardens Subdivision
Lots 145 and the adjacent vacated part of Fordson Highway.
Also Lots 146, 147, 148 also the South half of adjacent
vacated alley
Horton's Newburgh Subdivision
Lot 36
Rosedale Gardens Number 4 Subdivision
Lots 996, 997, 998 also South half of Lot 999
Rosedale Gardens Number 11 Subdivision
South 40 feet of Lot 1915
B. E. Taylor's Schoolcraft Manor
South 35.10 feet of West part Lot 31 measuring 67.89 feet
on North line and 67.80 feet on South lot line
Township 1 South, Range 9 East
Section 25
That part of the Southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of Section
25 described as beginning at a point distant South 87°
13' East 663.65 feet and North 2° 54' 30" East 942 feet
from the Southwest corner of Section 25 and proceeding
thence North 2° 54' 30" East 60 feet, thence South 87°
13' East 195 feet, thence South 2° 54' 30" West 60 feet,
thence North 87° 13' West 195 feet to the point of
beginning.
Valley Rouge Subdivision
Lot 25 except the East 113 feet thereof
According to the plats thereof.
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City
of Livonia to accept the aforesaid Deed under Act 223, Public
Acts of 1909, as amended, being Deed No. 132785.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
#161-86 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#162-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee dated February
6, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 423-83 in
connection with a communication from the Personnel Director dated
May 13, 1983 which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits
a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on May 12,
1983, wherein it is recommended that the classification of Program
Supervisor II be established at a salary range for same in the
manner detailed in the aforesaid communication, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action inasmuch as the said
position was filled at the Program Supervisor I level .
A report dated December 8, 1983 from the Superintendent of the Department
of Parks and Recreation re the costs of recreational activities was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#163-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee dated February
6, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 123-84 in
connection with a communication from the Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation dated January 30, 1984, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 532-82 and to which is attached
a report which sets forth in detail the costs involved with respect
to sports activities and programs sponsored by the Parks and
Recreation Department, the Council does hereby request that the
Parks and Recreation Commission submit a report with regard to
the percentage levels of City funding for programs and activities
conducted by the Parks and Recreation Department.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#164-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated February
6, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 760-85, the
Council does hereby determine to establish the following
compensation schedule for members of the Zoning Board of Appeals:
Regular and Special Meetings attended by members - $25 each per meeting;
Regular and Special Meetings attended by Chairperson - $30 each per meeting:
and, provided further, that a monthly auto allowance of $125 be
provided for the Chairperson and each member; and the Director
of Finance is hereby requested to submit a report and recommendation
with respect to the adjustments required in the current budget
of the Zoning Board of Appeals in order to implement the action
taken herein.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, this 1073rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:20 P.M. , February 10, 1986.
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk
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