HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-01-16 21395
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FORTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
LOF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 16, 1985, the above meeting was held at the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the
President of the Council at approximately 8 05 p.m Councilman Taylor delivered
the invocation Roll was called with the following result Present Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Robert D Bennett, Peter A Ventura, Robert E
McCann, and Fernon P Feenstra, Absent Alice Gundersen
Elected and appointed officials present Edward H McNamara, Mayor,
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk, Harry C Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Finance
Director, John Nagy, Planning Director, G E Siemert, Chief Engineer, David
Katz, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, Robert Smith, Chief Librarian;
Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Karen Burskey, Asst. Supt
of Parks and Recreation, Russell Gronevelt, Director of Public Works, Judge
Brzezinski , 16th District Court, Jeanne Hildebrandt, Planning Commission, Denise
Radtke, Administrative Assistant to Carl Purcell , Sue Daniel , Historical Commis-
sion, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of the Department of Legislative Affairs, Gary
Whitener, Golf Pro, and Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported, and adopted, it was
11-85 WHEREAS, Jack Kirksey has been a resident of the
City of Livonia for many years, and
WHEREAS, he has faithfully served the public as
a state representative for the past seven years, and
WHEREAS, he is greatly respected for his strong
commitment to education and he served on the House Committee
on Education during his entire tenure, and
Imp
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in strengthening drunk
driving laws in Michigan and, as a member of the House
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Judiciary Committee, he played a key role in the recent
revisions of the Juvenile Code and the Probate Code, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia appreciated his efforts
over the years to maintain state revenues for the DRC,
and
WHEREAS, he has worked to improve the business climate
in our state and has devoted much of his time and energy
towards workers compensation reform and unemployment
compensation reform, and
WHEREAS, his friends and colleagues have come to
know him as a man of character and integrity, and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that his untiring efforts
on behalf of his constituents be given appropriate
recognition,
NOW, THEREFORE, I , Edward H. McNamara, Mayor of
the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan,
do hereby take this means to join with the City Council ,
City Clerk and City Treasurer to commend JACK KIRKSEY for
his outstanding contributions to the public welfare during
his tenure as a state representative and to extend to him
every good wish for success and happiness in his future
endeavors.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported, and adopted, it was
12-85 WHEREAS, the sport of golf is one which countless
individuals enjoy but few possess the talent and discipline
necessary to become truly skilled professionals, and
WHEREAS, Terri Ann Anthony has proven herself to
be a golfer of outstanding athletic ability, and
WHEREAS, she was the first woman in the State of
Michigan to become a member of the PGA, and
WHEREAS, she played on the LPGA Mini Tour during
the winter of 1983-84, and
WHEREAS, she has conducted many golf clinics including
the Detroit News Golf Clinic, the Observer-Eccentric Junior
Clinic, the Women's Clinic, and the Doral Country Club
Invitational , and
WHEREAS, she currently shares her considerable
knowledge and skill with many citizens of our community,
helping those of all ages and abilities at the Whispering
Willows Golf Club to become more proficient golfers, and
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WHEREAS, it is fitting that her considerable
achievements be given appropriate recognition,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Livonia does hereby take this means to commend
Terri Ann Anthony for her athletic success, and to
congratulate her for attaining membership in the PGA of
America and to wish her continued success as a golf
professional
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,045th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia , held December
19, 1984, are hereby approved
A communication from the Department of Law, dated December 19 , 1984,
re• ZIEGER OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL, INC , d/b/a BOTSFORD HOSPITAL, a nonprofit
corporation, v COUNTY OF WAYNE, WAYNE COUNTY AUDITORS and CITY OF LIVONIA,
L Court of Appeals No. 72190, Lower Court No. 82 244700 CK, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Mayor, dated December 28, 1984, transmitting
the 1983-84 Annual Report was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#4-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated December 26, 1984, to which is attached
a copy of the proposed time schedule for the planning and
building of the Civic Center Library, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Bennett and
seconded by Councilman Ventura.
#5-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated December 17,
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1984 which bears the signatures of the Finance Director
and the Director of Public Safety and is approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Tennyson Car and Truck Rental Company, 32570 Plymouth
Road, Livonia , MI 48150, for the lease of the following
vehicles, for the period through March 31 , 1985, in the
sums indicated for use by the Intelligence Bureau, the
same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received.
Two 1985 Chevrolet Camaros $640 per month $7,680
Two 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlos 650 per month 7,800
Two 1985 Chevrolet Celebrities 590 per month 7,080
Two 1985 Ford Mustangs 598 per month 7,176
TOTAL $29,736
#6-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated December
19, 1984, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Larry's Tree & Stump
Service, Inc. , 6200 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti , Michigan
48197, for completing all work required in connection with
the City's 1985 Tree and Stump Removal Program, for the
estimated total cost of $10,500, based upon the Public
Service Division's estimate of units involved, and subject
to a final payment based upon the actual units completed
in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the
lowest bid received for this item, 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.
#7-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from certain
residents on Rougeway Drive dated December 18, 1984 wherein
it is requested that the City consider making an asphalt
street improvement on Rougeway Drive, between Inkster and
Six Mile Roads, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Engineering Division for its report and recommenda-
tion
18-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated December
11 , 1984, approved by the Mayor and the Finance Director,
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia accept a cash donation in the amount of $1 ,000
from the Livonia Jaycees; further, the Council does hereby
determine to increase the following accounts in the sum
of $1 ,000 in order to reflect the donation herein received:
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Sundry Income Account 101-000-698.000.000; and
Community Resources Account 101-891-931 .010.000
#9-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated December
20, 1984, approved by the Mayor and the Finance Director,
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia accept a cash donation in the amount of $1 ,000
from the Livonia Heart Fund, further, the Council does
hereby determine to increase the following accounts in
the sum of $1 ,000 in order to reflect the donation herein
received:
Sundry Income Account 101-000-698.000.000; and
Community Resources Account 101-891-960.010.000.
#10-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated December 4, 1984, to which is attached
a letter from the Director of the Out-Wayne County Area
Agency on Aging requesting a waiver of the fee charged
for voter registration lists, the Council does hereby approve
such action in the manner and form herein submitted, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#11-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Historical Commission dated November 26,
1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
contract for caretaking services in the Historical Village
at Greenmead, 38125 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
between the City of Livonia and Harvey Allen, the duration
of which is for a one year period commencing on and after
January 1 , 1985, the Council does hereby request and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said
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.
#12-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law dated December 7, 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter
of intent dated December 6, 1984 from Peter H Ventura
for the purchase of the Fire Station Site at Six Mile and
Newburgh Roads, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
#13-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
two from the Chief of Police dated November 29, 1984, which
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bears the signature of the Director of Public Safety and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which is sub-
mitted pursuant to Council Resolution 626-84 concerning
citizen complaints received with respect to door-to-door
solicitation , the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation
A communication from the Division of Police dated November 28, 1984,
re. the installation and cost of the proposed connection of a terminal to
the Police Computer by the Youth Assistant Program, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Division of Police dated December 13, 1984,
re. computer equipment purchased by the 16th District Court, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
#14-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated December 17, 1984 and a communication
from the Planning Director dated December 21 , 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 989-84 in connection with a petition submitted
by certain residents on N Clements Circle wherein it is
requested that Wonderland Lanes be required to construct
a protective wall at the rear of the property line of these
residents, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Plymouth Road Beautification Committee for a new report
and recommendation
115-85 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA
5 2934, MCLA 125 584) , as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance
No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public
Hearing will take place before the City Council of the
City of Livonia on Wednesday, February 20, 1985 at 8 00
p m at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia ,
Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1 ) Petition 84-11-1-35 submitted by Carlos R
Galeana for a change of zoning of property
located on the northwest corner of Farmington
and Pickford Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 9 from R-3 to P.S. , the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 12-249-84 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition
84-11-1-35 be approved, and
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(2) Petition 84-11-1-36 submitted by Basney &
Smith, Inc , for a change of zoning of property
located on the northwest corner of Schoolcraft
Service Drive and Newburgh Roads in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 19 from RUF to P S ,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution
12-243-84 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 84-11-1-36 be denied,
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
(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
116-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrrunication
dated December 26, 1984 from John R Carney, Attorney at
Law, which in accordance with provisions of Section 19 08
of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes
an appeal from a determination made on December 18, 1984
by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 12-244-84
with regard to Petition 84-11-2-36 submitted by Arbor Drugs
requesting waiver use approval for an SDD License proposed
to be utilized in conjunction with an existing business
located on the west side of Middlebelt Road, south of Five
Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, and which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby designate
Wednesday, February 20, 1985 at 8 OC p m as the date and
time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this
matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order
to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publica-
tion of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such
11, hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance with
the requirements set forth in Ordinance No 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia
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#17-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication
dated December 21 , 1984 from Ray Ducher which in accordance
with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from
a determination made on December 18, 1984 by the City Plan-
ning Commission in its resolution 12-250-84 with regard
to Petition 84-12-2-37 submitted by Ray Ducher requesting
waiver use approval to construct an auto repair facility
on the south side of Five Mile Road, between Santa Anita
and Cavell Avenues, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24,
the Council does hereby designate Wednesday, February 20,
1985 at 8:00 p.m as the date and time for conducting a
public hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing
to be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice
in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in
the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date
and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#18-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Stegner
Electric Controls Inc. , dated December 28, 1984, covering
new industrial facilities to be located within City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 17,
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 govern-
mental units deriving property taxes from the proper-
ty 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, February 20, 1985 at
8.00 p.m at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, February 20,
1985 at 8.00 p.m. as the date, time and place for
conducting a hearing on said Application
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#19-85 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Gel , Inc. , dated December 12, 1984, which submits
an application proposing the establishment of an industrial
development district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974, as amended, this Council has authority to establish
"industrial development districts" within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia an area of approximately 3.65 acres
lying in the North 1/2 of Section 28 as more particularly
described in the attachment to the application which is
hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter referred
to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 24",
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 24.
2. This City Council sets Wednesday, February 20,
1985 at 8:00 p.m. as the date for the holding of
a public hearing on the question of whether this
City Council should establish the Industrial Develop-
ment 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 oppor-
tunity to be heard on the question of establishing
the Industrial Development District described above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result.
AYES• Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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120-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
L. recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated January
7, 1985, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 811-84
in connection with Petition 84-6-8-26 submitted by Villanova
Construction Company wherein the Council previously granted
site plan approval to construct commercial stores on the
south side of Five Mile Road, west of Farmington Road in
Section 21 , the Council does hereby approve the North and
East elevation plans as shown on the revised plan dated
December 11 , 1984, submitted by Villanova Construction
Company
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION I OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO (Peti-
tion 84-3-1-11 , rezoning from C-1 to
C-2)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein At the direction of the Petitioner, the President directed that the
second reading of this ordinance be given at the Regular Meeting of the Council
to be conducted on February 27, 1985
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO (Peti-
tion 84-9-1-28, rezoning from M-1 to
P)
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
Lherein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council .
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L On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
121-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by certain residents on Stark Road, received by the Office
of the City Clerk on December 26, 1984, wherein it is re-
quested that Stark Road, south of Plymouth Road, be closed
(dead end) at the Edward Hines Parkway, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the City Engineer, Chief of Police
and Traffic Commission for their respective reports and
recommendations.
On a motion by Councilman McCann , seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#22-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated Decem-
ber 20, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, which transmits Parks and
Recreation Resolution #1776-84 adopted on December 10,
1984, wherein it is recommended that certain greens fees
at the City's two municipal golf courses be established
at the following rates, comffencing March 1 , 1985.
Resident Rates Current Proposed
9 holes M-F $4 75 $5.00
18 holes M-F 8 00 8.50
9 holes Sat-Sun-Holiday 5 75 6 00
18 holes Sat-Sun-Holiday 9 00 9 50
9 holes Juniors 2 00 Same
18 holes Juniors 4 00 Same
9 holes Seniors 2.00 Same
18 holes Seniors 4 00 Same
Twilight Rates
Resident $3. 50 Same
Non-Resident 4. 50 Same
Non-Resident Rates
9 holes M-F $6.25 $6.50
18 holes M-F 9.50 10.00
9 holes Sat-Sun-Holiday 8.25 8.75
18 holes Sat-Sun-Holiday 10.50 11 .00
Reservation Rate
Saturday, Sunday, Holiday $ .50/golfer Same
The Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
Councilman Feenstra substituted the following motion
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated Decem-
ber 20, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, which transmits Parks and
Recreation Resolution #1776-84 adopted on December 10,
1984, wherein the Commission did recommend certain increases
in greens fees at the City's two municipal golf courses,
commencing March 1 , 1985, the Council does hereby determine
to increase all current rates in the amount of ten percent,
such additional revenue to be earmarked for the early
repayment or acceleration of the bonded indebtedness on
the Idyl Wyld Golf Course, thus making the expansion of
Whispering Willows golf course more economically feasible.
The motion died for lack of support.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES• Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#23-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated November
27, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize a one year extension through November 30, 1985
of the City's current agreement with Cadillac Overall Supply
Co. , 6401 E. Davison, Detroit, MI 48212, for supplying
the City with rental uniforms and cleaning services based
on current terms and conditions (estimated weekly price
of $483.30); further, the Council does hereby authorize
the said item without any additional competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04.140 D 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS• None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
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#24-85 RESOLVED
1 That Manufacturers National Bank of
Detroit, a National Banking Association,
of Detroit, Michigan (hereinafter referred
to as "Bank") be and hereby is designated
as trustee on behalf of City of Livonia
("Local Unit") and authorized to accept
the Local Unit's surplus funds as defined
in Michigan Public Act 367 of the Public
Acts of 1982 ("Act")
2 That the Treasurer of the Local Unit
be and hereby is authorized to enter into
a trust agreement with the Bank providing
for the investment of surplus funds in
accordance with the Act
3. That any agreements , authorizations
or directions required to be signed or
given in connection with the intent of
this resolution may be signed or given
by the Treasurer or the Deputy Treasurer,
whose signature(s) shall be duly certified
to the Bank, and the Bank hereby is author-
ized to accept any surplus funds for invest-
ment in accordance with the Act and any
agreement entered into between the Local
Unit and Bank in connection therewith
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , McCann, Feenstra , Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura , seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#25-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 6, 1984,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby amend Item #8 of Council Resolution 728-78, adopted
on August 16, 1978, and subsequently amended by Council
Resolution numbers 1027-78, 95-79, 424-79, 1041-80, 284-82,
460-82, 832-82 and 46-84, so as to reduce the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City for sidewalks in
the Quakertown Subdivision #1 , located on the N W. 1/4
of Section 18 to $19,000, of which $3,000 shall be in cash
to cover the costs of remaining sidewalk improvements in
said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; further,
all other financial assurances now on deposit with the
City shall remain the same and unchanged
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett , Ventura , McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#26-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated December 6, 1984
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the
proposed reconstruction and widening of Newburgh Road,
between Plymouth and Ann Arbor Roads, the estimated cost
of which is $825,000, the Council does hereby determine
as follows.
a. To authorize the Engineering/inspection Division
to submit an application to tAe. Michigan Depart-
ment of Transportation for funding of the project
from Federal Aid Urban System ZF.A.U.S. ) funds;
L b. To authorize the Department .of Law to prepare
and submit to the Council an agreement between
the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and
the City of Livonia which would cover a joint
project for proposed improvements on Newburgh
Road (City of Livonia) and E.N Hines Drive
(Wayne County Road Commission), and
c To authorize the Department of Law to prepare
and submit to the Council an agreement between
the firm of Orchard, Hiltz and McCliment and
the City of Livonia for the purpose of having
said firm provide consulting engineering services
in connection with this projeCt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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127-85 (Gel , Inc ) 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 revita-
lize 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
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid condi-
tions 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 de-
scribed in Exhibit A hereto attached.
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project
district area the property described in Exhibit B hereto
attached.
3 This Council does hereby certify its approval
of the individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional
Directors (Charles E Roy and Paul Burger) 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
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as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution
be and the same hereby are rescinded
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
128-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated December 19, 1984, from the Department of Law trans-
mitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more
particularly described as.
The North 5' of the West 12' of the following described
parcel
The East 66 67 ' of Lot 43 of Newburgh Estates Subdi-
vision, being a subdivision of part of the Southeast
1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia ,
Wayne County, Michigan Bureau of Taxation Parcel
Number 30C43a)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#29-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated December 12, 1984, from the Department of Law trans-
mitting for Council acceptance two (2) Grants of Easement,
more particularly described as
(1 ) Grant of Easement dated November 30, 1984,
executed by Stanley M Moffitt, Secretary
for Tri-Mount Development Co , Inc. , a Michigan
Corporation for.
A 20.00 ft. wide sanitary sewer easement
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, the centerline of said
easement more particularly described as:
Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said
Section 7, thence S. 89°58'20" W. , 272.50
ft , along the East and West 1/4 line of
said Section 7, to the point of beginning;
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thence S 0°09'10" W. , 536 00 ft , to the
point of ending, and also the centerline
of said easement more particularly described
as comrencing at the East 1/4 corner of said
Section 7, thence S. 89°58'20" W , 539.00
ft. , along the East and West 1/4 line of
said Section 7, to the point of beginning,
thence S. 0°09'10" W. , 588.00 ft. , to the
point of ending.
(2) Grant of Easement dated November 30, 1984,
executed by Stanley M. Moffitt, Secretary
for Tri-Mount Development Co , Inc. , a Michigan
Corporation for:
A 20 00 ft. wide water main easement, located
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 , T. 1 S. ,
R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michi-
gan, the centerline of said easement more
particularly described as commencing at the
East 1/4 corner of said Section 7; thence
S. 89°58'20" W. , 291 .75 ft. , along the East
and West 1/4 line of said Section 7, to the
point of beginning, thence S. 0°09'10" W. ,
496.61 ft. , thence S. 66°49'13" W. , 187.71
ft. , thence S. 89°58'00" W. , 55.64 ft. , thence
N. 0°09'10" E. , 570 42 ft , to the East and
West 1/4 line of said Section 7 and the point
of ending
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#30-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication
dated January 7, 1985 from the Department of Law, trans-
mitting for Council acceptance five (5) quit claim deeds,
more particularly described as
Quit Claim Deed dated November 28, 1984, executed by
Betty J. Miller for an undivided 1/9 interest; Quit
Claim Deed dated December 18, 1984, executed by Bonnie
Ostrum for an undivided 1/9 interest, Quit Claim Deed
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dated October 8, 1984, executed by Shirley M Deboutte
for an undivided 1/9 interest, Quit Claim Deed dated
October 24, 1984, executed by Thelma M. Brown for an
undivided 1/3 interest, and Quit Claim Deed dated No-
vember 29, 1983, executed by Naomi Ruth Clark for her
interest, all in the following parcel of land
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State
of Michigan, being a part of the South 1/2 of Section
5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more particularly de-
scribed as
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, beginning South 89 degrees 14 minutes
30 seconds East 1893.13 feet from the Southwest 1/4
corner of Section 5, thence North 0 degrees 22 minutes
East 33 feet, thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 30
seconds East 101 feet, thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes
West 33 feet, thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 30
seconds West 101 feet to the point of beginning
(O5F1a2F2a1b) Seven Mile Road right-of-way.
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid quit claim
deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; further, the City Assessor
is hereby requested to have this property removed from
the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax
exempt.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#31-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Council President, dated January 9, 1985, to which
is attached a proposed schedule of Council Study and Regular
Meetings for the period February through December, 1985,
the Council does hereby approve the following dates for
City Council Meetings for 1985, subject to change with
notice:
STUDY MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS
Monday, January 7 January Wednesday, January 16
Monday, January 21 Wednesday, January 30
Monday, February 4 February Wednesday, February 13
Monday, February 18 Wednesday, February 27
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Monday, March 4 March Wednesday, March 13
Monday, March 18 Wednesday, March 27
Monday, April 1 April Wednesday, April 10
Monday, April 15 Wednesday, April 24
Monday, April 29
Monday, May 13 May Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday, May 29 Wednesday, May 22
Wednesday, June 12 June Wednesday, June 5
Wednesday, June 26
Monday, July 1 July Wednesday, July 10
Monday, July 15 Wednesday, July 24
Monday, August 12 August Monday, August 19
Wednesday, August 21 Wednesday, August 28
Wednesday, September 4 September Wednesday, September 18
Monday, September 23 Monday, September 30
Wednesday, October 2 October Wednesday, October 9
Monday, October 14 Wednesday, October 23
Monday, October 28
L Wednesday, November 13 November Thursday, November 7
Monday, November 25 Wednesday, November 20
Wednesday, December 4 December Monday, December 2
Wednesday, December 18
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#32-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend
their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution
#574-82 so as to permit consideration of several items
that do not appear on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#33-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Charles G. Tangora of the law firm of Brashear, Tangora
and Spence, dated January 11 , 1985 and submitted in behalf
of Wendy's International and Mr. Sidney Spitz, wherein
a request is made for vacation of the North 50 feet of
Plymouth Road and the vacation of the West 50 feet of Stark
Road where the same adjoin Lot 1 , Alden Village Subdivision,
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the Council does hereby refer this item to the City Planning
Commission for its report, recommendation and action in—
accordance with the provisions of the vacating ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#34-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine
to change the name of the City Council/School Board Affairs
Committee so as to have the same read City Council/Schools
Liaison Committee.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#35-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee
dated January 15, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 374-81 in connection with a communication from
the Compton Square Civic Association, dated April 2, 1981 ,
wherein a request is submitted for the construction of
sidewalks on Harrison Avenue, adjacent to the Adams Ele-
mentary School and the John F Dooley Park, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Livonia Board of Education
for a re-evaluation and, thereafter, its report and recom-
mendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#36-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee
dated January 15, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 526-82 in connection with the report and recom-
mendation of the Council/Schools Liaison Committee, dated
June 22, 1982, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
396-82, with respect to the matter of the refusal of the
Livonia School District to assume an assessment for the
improvement on Rayburn Avenue, between Merriman and Henry
Ruff, in Section 14, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra , Bishop
NAYS. Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#37-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee
dated January 15, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 152-83 in connection with a proposed land exchange
between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Public Schools
School District involving the following parcels of land.
Lot Number Area Size
4-FF1 Bicentennial Park 15.00 acres
5-Gla2a1 Bicentennial Park 10.00 acres
5-G2bla
5-Clbl Bicentennial Park 25.00 acres
5-Clb2a
5-Clb2b1
16-11b Lincoln School 9.41 acres
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with regard to Parcel 16-11b (Lincoln School ) , further,
with respect to the other three parcels which are located
in the area of Bicentennial Park, the same shall remain
in Committee for a subsequent report and recommendation
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,046th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:10 p.m. , January 16, 1985
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK