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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND EIGHTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
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OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 4, 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 8:03 p.m. Councilman McCann 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 George Weible, Assistant City
Attorney, Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, John Nagy, Planning Director, G. E. Siemert,
City Engineer, William Crayk, Chief of Police, Barney Knorp, Fire Chief, Robert F.
Biga, Labor Relations Director, Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Marilyn Kazmer,
Director of Legislative Affairs, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources,
Ronald R Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,L
Robert Beckley,
Superintendent of Public Service Division, Sue Daniel , Historical Commission and Jeanne
Hildebrandt, Planning Commission
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#520-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,080th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 21 , 1986, are
hereby approved.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#521-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 195th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 28, 1986, are
hereby approved.
A communication from the City Assessor, dated May 22, 1986, enclosing a copy
LBof the 1986 Assessments and Industrial Facilities Act 198 and Act 255 and including
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ilima comparison of Assessment Values and Industrial Facilities to other Wayne County
cities and townships was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#522-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Denise
L. Watt, 18568 Williams, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated May 19,
1986, requesting permission to close Williams between Comstock
and Dardanella on Sunday, June 29, 1986 from 3.00 P.M. to Dusk,
for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does
hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein
being made subject to approval of the Police Department, further
the Department of Public Works is requested to provide sawhorses
as required for use in connection with this event
#523-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Lawrence
T. Harrigan, 8926 Hillcrest, Livonia, Michigan, dated May 13,
1986, wherein a request is submitted for the removal of "No Parking"
signs located on the north side of Devon-Aire Woods Park on Robert
Drive, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Traffic
Commission for its report and recommendation which should include
consideration of the installation of a stop sign at a location
ihm deemed appropriate in this area.
#524-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mrs.
Margaret Long, 31529 Fonville, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated
May 18, 1986, requesting permission to close a portion of Fonville
Street commencing from Donna on June 22, 1986 from 2.00 P.M. to
6:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a graduation party, the
Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested,
the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
#525-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Livonia
Wood Carvers Club dated May 9, 1986, wherein a request is submitted
for a waiver of the Transient Merchant's License for exhibitors
at the Twelfth Annual Livonia Wood Carvers' Show to be conducted
on August 2 and 3, 1986 at the Eddie Edgar Sports Arena, the Council
does hereby approve and grant this request in the manner and form
herein submitted.
#526-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Cushion 'n' Cue Recreation Centers dated May
27, 1986, requesting a waiver of the prescribed closing time at
27630 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, in connection with
a tournament being conducted on June 14 and 15, 1986, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner
im. and form herein submitted so as to extend the closing time with
respect to the tournament only to 5:00 A.M.
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#527-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service dated May
28, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance, the City Librarian
and the Executive Assistant to the Mayor, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Edwards Glass Company, 32000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150 for the replacement of entrance doors at Alfred Noble Library
and the Senior Citizens Center for the price of $24,409, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, further, the Council does hereby authorize the
use of a grant from the State of Michigan Office of Service to
the Aging in the amount of $9,000 for this work, as well as
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sums of $14,610
from Account No. 271-738-987-000 and $799 from Account No. 112-891-
931-010 for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in work as
it becomes necessary, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#528-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated May 20, 1986,
approved by the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Goddard Coatings Company,
2280 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48057, for Tennis Court
Color Surface Replacement for the price of $11 ,635, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications,
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $11 ,635 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in work as
it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#529-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated May 20, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance, approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits Water and Sewer Board resolution WS 2722 5/86,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Etna Supply Company,
529-32nd Street, S.E. , Wyoming, Michigan 49508, for supplying
the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with Copper
Water Tubing at the unit prices bid and for a total estimated
cost in the amount of $6,725.25, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
L #530-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated
May 14, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
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for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Robertson Bros. Pool Service, 32749 Northwestern Hwy. ,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, for the replacement of a Pool
Pump Filtration System at Clements Circle Pool on the basis of
the alternative bid price of $29,760, the same having been in
fact the lowest and only bid received and meets all specifications,
further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $29,760 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account for this purpose
#531-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated
May 19, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
Sinelli Cement Company, 19404 Gerald Avenue, Northville, Michigan
48167, to complete certain concrete work at Shelden Pool , on a
unit price basis and for a total estimated price of $5,022 for
2,336 square feet of concrete, and the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$5,022 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose,
further the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding for the reason 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
#532-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Commercial
Removal dated May 8, 1986 requesting the opportunity to discuss
the possible extension of the current refuse collection contract
between Commercial Removal and the City of Livonia, and having
also considered a letter dated May 16, 1986 from BFI Waste Systems
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Waste Disposal Study Committee for its report and
recommendation
#533-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated May 6, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the
1974 Chevrolet Van presently assigned to the Intelligence Bureau,
VIN CGY254W185141 , be sold to the Farmington Police Department
for the price of $400, the Council does hereby concur in the
aforesaid recommendation and authorize the sale of the said Van
to the Farmington Police Department in the manner and form herein
recommended; further, upon deposit of the aforesaid monies in
the General Fund, the Council does hereby authorize a $400 increase
in Account No. 101-325-985-000-000 - Patrol Capital Outlay to
reflect this transaction.
Lim #534-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the Historical Commission dated May 13, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
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110. the Council does hereby accept a cash donation of the sum of $3,000
from the Friends of Greenmead for restoration work to be performed
at the Kingsley House and the Alexander Blue Office in the
Historical Village.
#535-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission dated May 13, 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, the donation of a Pool Liner for the Garden Pool at
Greenmead from William Jahns, 19499 Bainbridge, Livonia, Michigan.
1536-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Commission, dated May 13, 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the renewal of the contract between the
City of Livonia and Suzanne Daniel , a member of the Livonia
Historical Commission, as designated by the Commission, authorizing
the purchase by this member of artifacts and furnishings, the
Council does hereby authorize the said extension in the manner
and form herein recommended for a one year period, the said one
year extension to be based upon the same terms and conditions
as those which are set forth in a contract dated May 16, 1985,
which contract was previously authorized in Council Resolution
242-85, adopted on April 10, 1985, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to affix their signatures to the said Contract Extension, which
Contract shall be prepared by the Department of Law in accordance
with the action taken herein.
1537-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission dated May 13, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a letter from the Newburg Methodist Church,
36500 Ann Arbor Trail , Livonia, Michigan, dated April 10, 1986,
wherein a request is submitted for permission to conduct a picnic
at Greenmead and to conduct a worship service in the Newburg Church
in the Historical Village on Sunday, August 10, 1986, as well
as a request for a waiver of the fee for the use of the church,
the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in the
manner and form herein submitted.
#538-86 WHEREAS, Act 223, P.A. 1909, as last amended by Act 196,
P.A. 1970 provides for the conveyance of State-owned tax-reverted
lands to municipal units for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, such lands are under the jurisdiction of the
State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, and are
available for acquisition under the provisions of the above
Lim mentioned act, the legal description of which are as follows.
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160 46 002 01 0375 003 Supervisors Livonia Plat No 6
W. 60 feet of the E 180 feet of Lot 375
46 005 02 0015 003 Elmwood Farms Sub
E 130 feet of S 1/2 of Lot 15
46 006 99 0075 002 Town 1 South, Range 9 East
Sec. 2 - N 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of
NW 1/4 except W 30 feet thereof, also except S
75 feet thereof
46 013 01 0386 000 Windridge Village Sub No. 3
Lot 386
46 013 01 0463 000 Lot 463
46 042 06 0005 000 Hillbrook Estates Sub
Lot 5
46 045 03 0011 000 Dohany Sub
Lots 11 , 12, 115 & 116
46 051 99 0076 000 Sec. 13 W 854. 55 feet of SW 1/4 described as
beginning at a point on W line of Harrison Avenue
distant N 0°12' 30" W 1299 feet & N 88°57' W 43.01
im. feet from S 1/4 corner of Sec 13 & proceed th
N 88°57' W 1293 32 feet, th S 89°54'30" E 1293.02
feet to W line of Harrison Avenue, th S 0°12' 30"
E along said line 21 .63 feet to the POB
46 054 01 0030 002 Bell Creek Estates Sub
Lot 30 except S 400 feet thereof
46 080 08 0008 000 Tanglewood Sub
Lot 8
46 093 99 0028 000 Sec 24 That part of the NE 1/4 described as
beginning at a point distant S 89°49' W 688 feet
& S 0°19'30" E 1790.06 feet & along a tangent
curve to the left radius 1272 52 feet a distance
of 215.74 feet from the NE corner of Sec. 24 &
proceed th Sly along said curve 61 .16 feet, th
S 0°19'30" E 136.99 feet, th S 89°49' W 558.32
feet, th N 0°19'30" W 197 feet, th N 89°49' E 558
feet to the POB
46 099 99 0105 000 Sec 25 That part of the SW 1/4 described as
beginning at a point on the center line of a creek
distant S 87°13' E 1547, 93 feet & N 2°47' E 1026.50
feet from the SW corner of Sec. 25 & proceed th
S 2°47' W 104.50 feet, th S 87°13'E 220 feet, th N 2°47'
E 131 .50 feet to the center line of said
creek, th SWIy along said center line to the POB,
except the Wly 30 feet thereof, also except the
S 40 feet thereof
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46 103 99 0002 000 Town 1 South, Range 9 East (con't)
Sec. 26 E 1/2 of the following described parcel
That part of the SW 1/4 of Sec 26 described as
beginning at a point on the W section line distant
S 0°45'20" W 535 40 feet from the W 1/4 corner of
Sec. 26 & proceed th S 0°45'20" W along said line
165 feet, th S 88°57'40" E 1315 feet, th N 0° 45'
10" E 165 feet, th N 88°57 '40" W 1315 feet to the
POB, except the W 60 feet thereof.
46 115 02 0030 002 Woodlands Village A Sub
Lot 30 except N 50 feet thereof
46 126 02 0010 000 Shaffmasters Plymouth Riverside Estates Sub
Lot 10
46 129 01 0140 000 Supervisors Livonia Plat No. 2
Lot 140
46 129 99 0002 002 Sec. 33 That part of the NE 1/4 described as
beginning at the N 1/4 corner of Sec. 33, th
due E 1115 feet, th S 0°56' E 284.5 feet to the
lbw POB, th due E 100 feet, th S 0°56' E 313.51 feet,
th S 83°07 ' 30" W 100 53 feet, th N 0°56' W
325.51 feet to the POB.
46 134 05 1915 002 Rosedale Gardens No. 11 Sub
N 40 feet of Lot 1915
46 143 99 0010 000 Sec. 36 The S 300 feet of the W 2.50 acres of
the E 12 acres of the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Sec.
36, except S 60 feet thereof.
46 144 99 0028 000 Sec. 36 Part of SE 1/4 beginning N 89°41 ' W 1795.11
feet & N 0°04'40" E 535 feet from SE corner Sec. 36,
th N 89°41 ' W 154.50 feet, th N 0°04'40" E
95 feet, th S 89°41 ' E 154. 50 feet, th S 0°04'40" W 95
feet to POB, except E 30 feet thereof
46 144 99 0033 000 Sec. 36 That part of the SE 1/4 described as
beginning at a point distant N 89°41 ' W 1975.11
feet & N 0°04'40" E 235 feet from SE corner of
Sec. 36 & proceed th N 89°41 ' W 236.66 feet, th
N 3°07 '53" E 50.06 feet, th S 89°41 ' E 234 feet,
th S 0°04'40" W 50 feet to the POB, except the
W 40 feet thereof
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WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires to acquire said
lands for purposes of urban renewal
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia
is authorized to make application to the State of Michigan,
Department of Natural Resources, Lands Division for conveyance
of said land to the City of Livonia for a nominal fee as set by
the Natural Resources Commission, and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia shall
set up necessary procedures and controls to provide for the proper
distribution of funds arising from the subsequent sale of the
acquired property in conformity with the above mentioned acts.
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
an expenditure not to exceed the sum of $210 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account for this purpose
#539-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 5, 1586, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the necessity for the
City to have water samples taken and analyzed at the three (3)
ibe existing wells at the City's landfill site in order to comply
with the requirements set forth in Act 641 , the Council does hereby
determine as follows
A To authorize the employment of Canton Analytical Laboratory,
P.O. Box 1129, 153 Elder Street, Ypsilanti , MI 48197,
for the price of $2,775 for the purpose of supplying the
City with Sampling and Analysis Services at the City's
landfill site for an additional 15 month period, for samples
and tests to be provided for each of the three (3) existing
monitoring wells on a three-month interval .
B. To appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum
of $2,775 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of
the Municipal Refuse Account to cover the cost of the
above services, and
C. To 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 O4.140(D)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
imm #540-86 WHEREAS, the Rouge River Watershed Basin encompasses
the municipalities of Canton Township, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights,
Detroit, Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, Melvindale, Northville,
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Northville Township, Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Redford Township,
Van Buren Township, Wayne and Westland in Wayne County, and
WHEREAS, the Rouge River Basin has been designated a
Class A area of concern in the Great Lakes Basin by the
International Joint Commission, and
WHEREAS, the water quality of the Rouge is extremely
poor and characterized by proliferation of gross solids, turbidity,
odors, low oxygen, contaminated sediments and algae, all of which
pose health and safety problems and prevents the enjoyment of
this resource by the public, and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Water Resource Commission has
approved the Rouge River Basin strategy and calls upon all local
jurisdictions within the Rouge River Basin to work diligently
to implement the strategy and to identify goals and objectives
and begin remedial actions to correct water pollution problems
in the Rouge River Basin, and
WHEREAS, June 7, 1986, has been identified as "Rouge
Rescue '86" Day
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia
Imw supports "Rouge Rescue '86" Day for the purpose of bringing to
the attention of the public the efforts which will be made in
cleaning up the Rouge River so the recreational quality of the
river can again be enjoyed
#541-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Housing Commission dated May 5, 1986, wherein a Silver
Village Maintenance appropriation is requested in order to maintain
and upgrade kitchen plumbing fixtures and entrance door
weatherstripping, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the transfer of the sum of $2,000 from the Silver Village Reserve
for Maintenance Account No 296-000-386-000-000 to the Silver
Village Building Maintenance Account No 296-831-931-000-000 for
this purpose.
#542-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Housing Commission dated May 5, 1986, wherein it is
recommended that the Commission be authorized to prepare
specifications and thereafter take competitive sealed bids for
the possible purchase of a transportation vehicle utilizing the
Senior Citizen Bond Construction Fund in accordance with provisions
of law and City Ordinance, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted.
#543-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Cable Television Commission dated May 16, 1986 which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Community Resources and is approved for submission
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Lby the Mayor and which transmits their resolution 60-86 wherein
it is recommended that the purchase by MetroVision of public access
equipment for use by six (6) Livonia parochial schools as listed
in the attachment be approved, the Council does hereby concur
in and approve of this action in the manner and form herein
submitted, including the enhancements associated with learning
via TV and video tapes.
#544-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated May 7, 1986 to which is attached a letter from
the Senior Alliance dated April 25, 1986, wherein a request is
submitted for the payment of local matching funds in the amount
of $3,144 with respect to FY 86, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the payment of the sum of $3,144 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account for this purpose.
#545-86 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title
I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to
make grants to units of local government to help finance community
development programs, and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development
of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable
Imp living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally
for persons of low and moderate income, and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 1986 entitlement funds under
the Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized by
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
the City of Livonia must submit a statement of Community Development
objectives and projected use of funds, satisfactory assurances
that the Program will be conducted and administered in accordance
with appropriate Federal and State laws and Department of housing
and Urban Development regulations, and satisfactory assurances
that, prior to submission of its final statement of Community
Development objectives and projected use of funds, it has (A)
provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount
of funds available for proposed community development and housing
activities, the range of activities that may be undertaken, and
other important Program requirements, (B) held a public hearing
to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing
needs, and (C) provided citizens an adequate opportunity to examine
the content of and to submit comments on the proposed statement
of Community Development objectives and projected use of funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Livonia,
that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year 1986 Community
lim Development Block Grant program as amended, is hereby approved
and shall be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
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1546-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian dated May 20, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that all permit fees in
connection with the construction of the Civic Center Library be
waived, the Council does hereby concur in and approve cf such
action.
1547-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian dated May 20, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein it is requested that all permit fees with
regard to interior renovation projects at Noble and Sandburg
Libraries be waived, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, FeEnstra, Bishop
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
1548-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 20, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 61-86 in connection
with the question of proposed amendments to the retirement plan
ordinance regarding pension benefits for the City Council , the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law
for the preparation of an amendment to Section 2.96.160 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, in accordance with the proposed
amendatory language set forth in Amendment B in a communication
from the Department of Law dated January 27, 1986, as modified
to include "all salaried elected officials", further, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an amendment to Section 2 96.050(7)
in accordance with proposed Amendment G, except as revised to
a July 1 , 1986 date, as well as inclusion of a computation on
the basis of the average final compersation of the best three
years served prior to July 1 , 1986 based upon the Clerk's salary
multiplied by years of service added to the average final
compensation of the best three years served after July 1 , 1986
based upon the Council 's salary multiplied by the years of service.
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Councilman Ochala offered a substitute motion
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RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 20, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 61-86 in connection
with the question of a proposed amendment to the retirement plan
ordinance regarding pension benefits for the City Council , the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for
the preparation of an ordinance amendment in accordance with the
suggested language set forth in proposed Amendment M.
The subtitute motion failed for lack of support.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: Ochala, McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 340 OF TITLE
10, CHAPTER 48 (STOPPING, STANDING, PARKING
AND LOADING) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS• None
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 210 AND REPEALING
SECTIONS 220, 230 AND 250 OF, AND ADDING SECTIONS
215 and 245 TO, TITLE 10, CHAPTER 21 (TRAFFIC
VIOLATIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become official on
publication.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 170 (46) OF
CHAPTER 03 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURES)
AND SECTIONS 030, 040, 060, 070, 080, 090,
100, 120, 140, 160, 200, 210, 220, and 350,
OF AND ADDING SECTION 245 TO CHAPTER 84
(TAXICABS) OF TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council .
Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020 AND ADDING
SECTION 025 TO TITLE 9, CHAPTER 54 (TRESPASS)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
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Councilman McCann invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading
to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on
publication.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#549-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated May 20, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits its resolution WS 2721 5/86, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Midwest Pow-R Mole Company, Inc. ,
R5, Box 843, Angola, Indiana 46703, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with a Hydraulic
Pipe Pusher/Puller with Brace Kit for a total price of $ 5,371 .75,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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1550-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 5, 1986 which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Bentley Well Drilling, 21755 Ruth St. , Farmington Hills,
Michigan, to construct a test hole for a water well at Whispering
Willows Golf Course, at the unit prices bid and for a total
estimated price of $2,520, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications, further, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum
not to exceed $2,520 from the proceeds of the Building Authority
Bonds which were sold for the new golf course, subject to approval
by the Municipal Building Authority, and the City Engineer is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as
necessary.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
1551-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 12, 1986, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the employment of
an appraiser relative to the acquisition of right-of-way on three
(3) parcels of property located at the Northeast corner of Seven
Mile and Shadyside, the Council does hereby authorize the
employment of Mr. Charles W. Allen, Jr. , MAI, SRPA, to supply
the City with the appraisals in question for a sum not to exceed
$1 ,200; further, the Council does hereby authorize obtaining
title insurance commitments for a sum not to exceed $300, and
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $1 ,500 from the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund receipts for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#552-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated April 10, 1986, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated May
13, 1986 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from Lon P. Roarty - Stockholder in Cheers
Enterprises, Inc. to transfer stock interest in 1985 Class C-SDM
Licensed Business with Dance Permit and Entertainment Permit
from Sandra L. Mills, Trustee for Lon P. Roarty Trust to Lon
P. Roarty in the amount of 2,500 shares, for a business located
at 14950 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan, and the Council does
hereby request that the aforesaid Entertainment Permit be amended
so as to delete "Movies", 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#553-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated May 23, 1986, and having also considered a
communication from the Judges of the 16th District Court dated
May 20, 1986, wherein an offer is submitted to donate $25,000
in order to assist the Livonia Historical Society in moving the
Alexander Blue House to Greenmead, the Council does, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the donation of the
sum of $25,000 to the General Fund in the manner and form herein
submitted, and thereafter, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the aforesaid sum to the Historical Society for
the express and limited purpose of moving the Alexander Blue
House.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#554-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated May 16, 1986 to which is attached a communication
from the Livonia Housing Commission dated May 5, 1986, wherein
a salary adjustment is recommended for the Executive Director
of the Livonia Housing Commission as follows
Current salary
Effective 12-1-85 $36,358
Requested adjustment 3,636
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L. Adjusted salary
Effective 6-1-86 $39,994
the Council does hereby concur and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#555-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communiction from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 6, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 4-92-86 adopted on April 15, 1986, wherein it
is recommended that the preliminary plat for the Elliot Industrial
Park Subdivision proposed to be located on the west side of
Merriman Road, north of the C & 0 Railway in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 27, be approved, the Council does hereby approve of
the said preliminary plat subject to receipt of the report and
recommendation by the Department of Public Works relative to
the development plans and specifications for the improvement
therein and the financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of such improvements
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#556-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 7, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 4-104-86 adopted on April 29, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-2-2-8, submitted by Red Lobster Restaurants
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a
restaurant on the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Middlebelt
Road in Section 26, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the Planning
Commission and Petition 86-2-2-8 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
and based upon a revised landscape plan dated June 4, 1986.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Bishop.
NAYS McCann, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
k
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ibe its resolution 4-98-86 adopted on April 15, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-3-8-16, requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct an addition to an existing restaurant
located on the South side of Five Mile Road between Farmington
and Civic Center Drive in 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 86-3-8-16 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 McCann, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#560-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 22, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 5-122-86 adopted on May 13, 1986 with regard to
Petition 86-4-2-14, submitted by Robert Gunn requesting waiver
use approval to utilize an existing building located on the
northeast corner of Joy Road and Harrison in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 36 for a brake and tune-up center, which property
is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
Irmemade by the Planning Commission and Petition 86-4-2-14 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1561-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated May 8, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with respect to an Offer to Purchase from the Livonia
Public Schools dated May 7, 1986, wherein the school district
has offered to purchase 2.05 acres of vacant property located
on the East side of Newburgh Road, North of Seven Mile Road,
from the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
062-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated May 14, 1986, approved for submission
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lbw On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#557-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 9, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 4-105-86 adopted on April 29, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-2-2-7, submitted by Red Lobster Restaurants
requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor License
within a restaurant proposed to be located on the north side
of Plymouth Road, west of Middlebelt Road in Section 26, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
86-2-2-7 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1558-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 16, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 4-103-86 adopted on April 29, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-2-2-9, submitted by James Scheible, Zaccagni ,
Galayda, Inc requesting waiver use approval to operate a
restaurant on the West side of Farmington Road, between Norfolk
and Seven Mile Road in Section 4, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the Planning Commission and Petition 86-2-2-9 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
#559-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated May 6, 1986, which transmits
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ibr by the Mayor, with respect to an offer from Salvatore J. and
Lucille M Provenzola, 11805 Haller, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated May 7, 1986, to purchase a vacant lot (formerly 11845 Haller)
from the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the
sale of said property to Salvatore J. and Lucille M. Provenzola
for a total purchase price in the amount of $8,000, which sale
is conditioned upon Mr. Provenzola providing any title work as
may be required in connection with the transaction, further,
that the sum of $3,718 75 shall be deducted from the foregoing
amount in order to pay outstanding special assessments on the
subject property plus additional charges which have been incurred
by the City, and for this purpose, the Council authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, a Quit Claim Deed and such other documents as may
be necessary to fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and place in
proper legal form such documents as may be necessary to consummate
this transaction.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#563-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Municipal League dated May 7, 1986, regarding the
annual meeting of the members of the Michigan Municipal League
to be held on Mackinac Island, September 18-20, 1986, the Council
does hereby designate Mayor Edward H. McNamara, Mayor, as the
official Representative, and Fernon P. Feenstra, as the Alternate
Representative of the City of Livonia at the aforesaid Michigan
Municipal League Meeting, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to transmit a certified copy of this resolution with the attached
card to the Michigan Municipal League
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#564-86 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia (the "City")
the need for certain programs to alleviate and prevent conditions
of unemployment and to revitalize the City's economy, and to
assist industrial and commercial enterprises, and to encourage
the location, expansion or retention of industrial and commercial
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the
City and its residents, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
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
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prepared and submitted a project plan (the "Project Plan"),
providing all information and requirements necessary for a project
involving the acquisition, construction and equipping of a 52,780
square foot three story medical/office building to be owned and,
operated by and for the benefit of Roger M. Ajluni and Rosette
Ajluni and located at 17900 Farmington road, Livonia, Michigan
(the "Project") , and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No 338 and the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code") , this legislative
body has conducted a public hearing on the Project, the Project
Plan, and the bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount
of not to exceed $3,000,000 proposed therein to be issued by
the Corporation to finance all or part of the costs of the Project
(the "Bonds") ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
1 . The Project Plan, as submitted and approved by the
Corporation meets the requirements set forth in Section 8 of
Act 338, and is hereby approved
2. The persons who will be active in the management of
the Project for not less than one year after approval of the
Project Plan have sufficient ability and experience to manage
the plan properly.
3. The proposed methods of financing the Project as outlined
in the Project Plan are feasible and this Corporation has the
ability to arrange, or cause to be arranged, the financing.
4. The Project as submitted is reasonable and necessary
to carry out the purposes of Act No. 338, and is hereby approved
5. Issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds in an amount
not to exceed $3,000,000, in accordance with the terms set forth
in the Project Plan, to finance all or part of the costs of the
Project as described herein and in the Project Plan, is hereby
approved
6. Based upon the information submitted and obtained, the
Project Plan as submitted and the Project to which it relates
serves to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and
strengthen and revitalize the City's economy and, therefore,
constitutes a vital and necessary public purpose
7 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the
imosame hereby are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
imme NAYS. Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#565-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Peter A.
Basile Sons, Inc. , dated April 2, 1986, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 31 , and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor
of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each
taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local
governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located,
i .e. , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the
said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Peter A. Basile Sons,
Inc. , the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected
taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application
LO and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 8 00 P M. ,
Monday, May 19, 1986 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS:
1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Peter A Basile Sons, Inc , finds and
determines• (a) that the granting of this industrial facilities
exemption certificate shall not have the effect of substantially
impeding the operation of the local governmental unit or impairing
the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad
valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which
the facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully
complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A.
1974 (or Act 255 of P A 1978) , as amended
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Peter A. Basile
Sons, Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located within
the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 31 , for
ten years.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LimAYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra
NAYS. Ochala, McCotter, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#566-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 270 for the proposed street improvement in Alden Village
Subdivision consisting of placing approximately 4" of asphalt
on the existing roadways (Alternate IV) in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the
City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been
held thereon on Monday, May 19, 1986 at 8 00 P M at City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council
having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on
the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor
to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvements
to be constructed in Special Assessment District No 270, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll , as corrected, dated
April 14, 1986, in the amount of $166,156.26, are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construction
of improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with
the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 270 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of eight (8%) per
cent per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the
date of confirmation. Said interest shall be payable on each
installment due date, provided, however, that after the issuance
of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid
assessments on the said special assessment roll , said rate of
interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is not more than 1%
above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such
cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10)
the number of installments shall be reduced so that each
installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10) as
possible The first installment shall be due and payable December
1 , 1987 and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding
years,
imp
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(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll , and the said
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the
City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by
Section 3 08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective property
owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided by said
Section 3.08.190. Any property owner assessed may, within sixty
(60) days from December 1 , 1986 pay the whole or any part of
the assessment without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1987 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08 210 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all
unpaid installments from December 1 , 1986 and thereafter one
(1 ) installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together
with one (1 ) year's interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment shall have
been prepaid in the manner provided in Title 3, Chapter 8 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the
sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after
the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll for such
year only the interest for all unpaid installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of the
paving costs($24,279 44) and 100% of the drainage costs ($4,293.33)
for a total amount of $28,572 77.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#567-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission install "No Trucks Allowed" signage on
Priscilla Lane - Residents Only, further, the Traffic Commission
adopt regulations which prohibit right and left turns onto
Capitol , Beacon an Boston Post - Residents Only
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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im•
#568-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated April 25, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit prices bid of Thompson McCully Company, 11670 Whitmore Lake
Road, Whitmore Lake, Michigan 48189, for the Alden Village
Subdivision Street Paving Project (Contract 86-F) for the estimated
total cost of $144,483 70, based upon the units involved and
subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed
in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item; further, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $144,483.70
from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue with the provisions that (1 ) the Bond Issue be reimbursed
for that portion of the project which is to be financed by special
assessment at such time as funds are available from a future
special assessment bond issue and (2) the Bond Issue be reimbursed
for the City' s portion of the project at such time as funds may
be available from the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid bidder and
li• to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#569-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 2, 1986 which sets
forth its resolution 3-70-86 adopted on March 18, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-2-6-1 submitted by the City Planning Commission
to amend Section 18.47 of Zoning Ordinance No. 543 by incorporating
property located along the I-275 corridor area between Six and
Eight Mile Roads, and Haggerty and Newburgh Roads within the
control area, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on May 19, 1986, pursuant to Council
Resolution 391-86, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
86-2-6-1 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and
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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.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#570-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1986 which sets
forth its resolution 4-84-86 adopted on April 15, 1986 with regard
to Petition 86-2-1-10 submitted by the Livonia Mall to rezone
property located south of St. Martins between Middlebelt Road
and Purlingbrook in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFA
and P to P and C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on May 19, 1986, pursuant
to Council Resolution 391-86, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 86-2-1-10 is hereby approved and granted, and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and,
upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
LoseA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
1571-86 RESOLVED, that having a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1986 which sets forth its
resolution 4-86-86 adopted on April 15, 1986 with regard to
Petition 86-3-1-12 submitted by Lidia Veri to rezone property
located on the North side of Seven Mile Road, East of Farmington
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3 from R-3A to C-1 and R-7
and R-7 to C-1 , and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on May 19, 1986, pursuant to Council
Resolution 391-86, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
86- -1-12 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and
to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
ihm of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance No 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution.
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im. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#572-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation with
respect to the proposed installation of a traffic control signal
device in the Loveland/Mayfield area on Seven Mile Road
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#573-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
May 14, 1986, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance three Grants of Easement and two Quit Claim Deeds,
lbw more particularly described as
(1 ) Grant of Easement dated April 24, 1986, executed by
Bill W Weatherford, General Partner of B2-Livonia
Limited Partnership, a Michigan Limited Partnership,
for.
A 12 foot wide easement for storm sewer described as
A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
26, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
distant South 89 degrees 58'59" East, 929 69 feet and
North 00 degrees 01 '01 " East, 60 00 feet from the South
1/4 corner of said Section 26, said point being on
the North right-of-way line of Plymouth Road (120 feet
wide), and proceeding thence North 00 degrees 01 ' 01 "
East, 134 01 feet, thence North 45 degrees 20' 35"
West, 37.95 feet, thence North 00 degrees 01 '01 " East,
16.86 feet, thence South 45 degrees 20'35" East, 54.81
feet, thence South 00 degrees 01 '01 " West, 139.03 feet,
thence North 89 degrees 58'59" West, 12.00 feet to
the point of beginning.
AND
ifts (2) Grant of Easement dated April 24, 1986, executed by
Bill W. Weatherford, General Partner of B2 - Livonia
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LLimited Partnership, a Michigan Limited Partnership,
for:
A 19 foot wide easement for sanitary sewer described
as
A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
26, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
distant South 89 degrees 58'59" East, 797.69 feet and
North 00 degrees 01 '01 " East, 60.00 feet from the South
1/4 corner of said Section 26, said point being on
the North right-of-way line of Plymouth Road (120 feet
wide); and proceeding thence North 00 degrees 01 '01 "
East, 192.69 feet, thence South 45 degrees 2035" East,
26.70 feet, thence South 00 degrees 01 '01 " West, 173.92
feet, thence North 89 degrees 58'59" West, 19.00 feet
to the point of beginning.
AND
(3) Grant of Easement dated April 24, 1986, executed by
Bill W. Weatherford, General Partner of B2 - Livonia
Limited Partnership, a Michigan Limited Partnership,
for:
IwoA 12 foot wide easement for water main described as:
A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
26, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
distant South 89 degrees 58' 59" East, 902.69 feet and
North 00 degrees 01 '01 " East, 60.00 feet from the South
1/4 corner of said Section 26, said point being on
the North right-of-way line of Plymouth Road (120 feet
wide); proceeding thence North 00 degrees 01 '01 " East,
173.32 feet; thence North 45 degrees 20'35" West, 265.99
feet, thence North 00 degrees 20' 35" West, 509.79
feet, thence South 89 degrees 58'59" East, 12.00 feet,
thence South 00 degrees 20'35" East, 504.74 feet; thence
South 45 degrees 20'35" East, 266.04 feet, thence South
00 degrees 01 '01 " West, 178.34 feet, thence North 89
degrees 58'59" West, 12 00 feet to the point of
beginning.
AND
(4) Quit Claim Deed dated April 24, 1986, executed by Bill
W. Weatherford, General Partner of B2 - Livonia Limited
Iwo Partnership, a Michigan Limited Partnership, for:
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Iwo Part of the S E. 1/4 of Section 26, T 1S , R.9E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant S 89°58'59" E , along
the South line of said Section 26, 816 69 feet and
N 0°01 '01 " E. , 60.00 feet from the South 1/4 corner
of said Section 26, said point being on the North line
of Plymouth Road (120 feet wide) and proceeding thence
N. 00°01 '01 " E , 173.92 feet, thence N 45°20'35" W. ,
229.23 feet, thence N. 00°20'35" W. , 535.02 fet, thence
S. 89°58'59" E. , 60.00 feet thence S. 00°20'35" E. ,
509.79 feet, thence S. 45°20'35" E. , 265.99 feet, thence
S. 00°01 '01 " W , 173.32 feet, thence N 89°58'59" W ,
86.00 feet to the point of beginning (Tech Center
Drive Right-of-Way)
AND
(5) Quit Claim Deed dated April 24, 1986, executed by Bill
W. Weatherford, General Partner of B2 - Livonia Limited
Partnership, a Michigan Limited Partnership, for
Part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 26, T.1S , R 9E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant S. 89°58'59" E. , along
the South line of said Section 26, 656.07 feet,
proceeding thence N. 0°20'35" W. , 60 00 feet; thence
S. 89°58'59" E. along the North line of Plymouth Road
(120 feet wide), 656.19 feet, thence S 0°13'52" E. ,
60.00 feet to the said South line of Section 26, thence
N. 89°58'59" W , along said line 656 07 feet, to the
point of beginning. (Plymouth Road right-of-way)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and Quit Claim Deeds
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#574-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 475-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#575-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 28, 1986,
with regard to a communication from the Personnel Director dated
M ay 27, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
by the Mayor, which transmits resolutions adopted by the Civil
Service Commission on April 24, 1986 and May 21 , 1986 wherein
salary and benefit adjustments have been recommended for the Police
Chief, the Deputy Police Chief and the Fire Chief, effective
December 1 , 1985, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of the recommended action in the manner and form herein submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#576-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Civil Service Commission submit its report and recommendation
on a proposal to retain the classification of Police Captain.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra.
NAYS: McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#577-86 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 3.2
acres, 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 37", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Lyon
Manufacturing, Inc 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 Developnent District No.
37, and
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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 37, and
WHEREAS, on Monday, June 2, 1986 a public hearing was held on
the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 37, at which time Lyon Manufacturing,
Inc. 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 Lyon Manufacturing, Inc
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
A, attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 37. "
EXHIBIT A
Part of Lot 41 beginning North 89 degrees 28 minutes 00 Seconds
West 15 feet from Northeast corner Lot 41 , thence North 89 degrees
28 minutes 00 seconds West 419.93 feet; thence South 00 degrees
19 minutes 00 seconds West 295 92 feet; thence South 75 degrees
39 minutes 38 seconds East 387.49 feet, thence North 06 degrees
46 minutes 57 seconds South 390 73 feet to point of beginning,
Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision No. 2, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
as recorded in Liber 69 of Plats, Page 57, Wayne County Records.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result,
AYES; McCann, Taylor, Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
lbw #578-86 RESOLVED, that having considered letters from Merrill
D. Thomas and Helen M. Thomas, 31709 West Chicago, Livonia,
Michigan, dated May 21 , 1986, and a letter from Charles F. Walker,
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imi 9615 Berwick, Livonia, Michigan 48150, received by the office
of the City Clerk on May 28, 1986, and a letter from Mr. Dennis
Witte, 31705 West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated May
6, 1986, all of which are submitted in opposition to the use
of Community Development Block Grant Funds for the rehabilitation
of, and thereafter the rental as low income housing of the home
located at 31736 West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan 48150, 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 McCann, Taylor, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
lip AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO
(Petition 85-12-1-40)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#579-86 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, July 14, 1986
at 7:30 P.M. at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
with respect to the following item
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Lb, Petition 86-4-1-14 submitted by Alan Helmkanp for Warren
Real Estate Group to rezone property located on the
north side of Joy Road between Stonehouse and Newburgh
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from R-1 to R-7,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 5-137-86
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
86-4-1-14 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 amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
and
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as
well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail
to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning
or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts
or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#580-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby revise and amend
Council Resolution 270-86 so as to have the same read as follows:
(4) That the finished floor elevation for the first floor
shall be lowered 2' below the elevation of Curtis Road
at the centerline, which elevation is determined to
be 673' above sea level , which will lower the overall
height of the building by 2' , the maximum building
height from grade will then be 33' instead of 35' ,
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1081st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9 05 P M. , June 4, 1986.
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Rbbert F. Nash, City Clerk