HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1984-05-16 20897
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND THIRTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 16, 1984, 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,
Fernon P Feenstra, and Alice Gundersen Absent None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, John J Nagy, Planning Director, Jack Dodge,
Finance Director, G E. Siemert, Chief Engineer, Michael Reiser, Director of
Emergency Preparedness, Suzanne Wisler, Program Supervisor of Cable Television,
Robert Biga, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Edith Davis, Personnel Director,
Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation, and William LaPine, Zoning Board of Appeals
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#367-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,030th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May
2, 1984, are hereby approved
The Communication from the Finance Director, dated April 25, 1984,
transmitting the Financial Statements for the month ending March 31 , 1984,
was received and filed for the information of the Council
The Communication from the Director of Livonia Housing Commission,
dated May 3, 1984, regarding the 1984 McNamara Towers Operating Budget, was
Imp received and filed for the information of the Council
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Feenstra and
seconded by Councilman McCann
#368-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated April 17, 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 2637 4/84,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Able Equipment,
Inc , 5745 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615, for supplying
the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section)
with one (1 ) underbody air compressor for a total price
of $8,850, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets specifications
#369-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated April 17, 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 2636 4/84,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of C.E. Pollard
Company, 13575 Auburn, Detroit, Michigan 48223, for supplying
the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section
with one (1 ) Fiberglass Construction Service Body for a
total price of $9,064 75 installed, the same having been
in fact the lowest and only bid received and meets
specifications
#370-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated April 17, 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution WS 2635
4/84, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Stark Hickey
West, Inc , 24760 W Seven Mile Road, Redford, Michigan
48219, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with one (1 ) Cab and Chassis (Diesel )
for a total price of $16,000, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets specifications.
1371-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated April 23, 1984,
which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Safety
and the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to proposed computer maintenance
agreements for software and hardware and the monthly and
annual charges for each agreement, which agreements are
detailed as follows
AGREEMENT #1 Monthly Annual
Digital Equipment Corp
Decservice Hardware
Contract #82O17504D $5,573 $66,876
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Expanded maintenance of RUA 81 disc
drive to be installed June 1984
Additional monthly charges when
warranties expired in six months
January 1 , 1985 to June 30, 1985
at $553 per month (prorated on a
12 month basis ) 277 3,324
Emulex (connection) added to this
agreement and to be covered for
July 1 , 1984 to June 30, 1985 75 900
AGREEMENT #2 Monthly Annual
Digital Equipment Corp
Decservice Software
Contract #001137 $ 933 $11 ,196
AGREEMENT #3
Motorola Hardware
#840148154A $1 ,440* $17,280*
(Fire Department pays an additional
$330 per month for a monthly total
of $1 ,770 on this monthly agreement )
AGREEMENT #4
Pyrotronics $ 120 $ 1 ,440
(Proposal #1067, two semi-annual
charges of $720 )
TOTALS $8,418 $101 ,016
*NOTE• This is an estimated charge based on current charges
with a 10 percent factor added
The Council does hereby approve and authorize the aforesaid
agreements for the period July 1 , 1984 through June 30,
1985, further, the Council does hereby authorize the
aforesaid agreements without competitive bidding for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 3.04.140 D 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
#372-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
dated April 9, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance
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and approved for submission by the Mayor and to which is
attached a letter addressed to the Finance Director from
the Parks & Recreation Commission with regard to the
emergency installation of lighting which was required for
the ice show which was conducted on March 30, 31 and April
1 , 1984, the Council does hereby authorize payment in the
amount of $3,500 to Fantasee Lighting, 404 N. River,
Ypsilanti , Michigan 48197, further, the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04 140 D.1 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended.
#373-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
dated April 27, 1984, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the modernization of bleachers at the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena,
the Council does hereby request and authorize the Department
of Parks & Recreation to prepare specifications and
thereafter obtain bids with respect to this item in
accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance.
#374-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Mr. & Mrs Laiacono2 9912 Cardwell , Livonia, Michigan 48150
dated April 23, 1984, wherein a request is submitted for
authorization to make three installment payments with respect
to the sidewalk assessment assessed in Council Resolution
332-84 adopted on April 18, 1984 in the amount of $711 .48
with respect to Item #36b1088b, 1089, the Council does
hereby approve and authorize this request in the manner
and form previously authorized in Council Resolution 332-84
#375-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated April 25, 1984 to which is attached
proposed Public Access Rules and Procedures promulgated
by the Cable Television Commission in conjunction with
MetroVision of Livonia, Inc. , the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation.
#376-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police dated April 25, 1984 which bears
the signatures of the Finance Director and the Director
of Public Safety and is approved for submission by the
Mayor with respect to funds awarded to the City of Livonia
by the Michigan Law Enforcement Training Commission under
P.A. 302, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the sum of $19,200 from Account #101-000-574-000-000
to Account #101-304-960-050-000, the action herein being
taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
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#377-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk dated April 25, 1984 to which is attached
a letter from Mr. Edward Elsner, 35612 Parkdale St. , Livonia,
Michigan 48150, dated April 19, 1984, wherein the aforesaid
party has indicated an interest in acquiring certain
City-owned property described as being Lot 8 of the
Shaffmaster Parkside Estates Subdivision which is located
at the corner of Levan Road and Parkdale, the Council does
hereby request that the Engineering Division and the
Department of Law submit their respective reports and
recommendations with respect to this item.
#378-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Wood Carvers Club dated April 27, 1984,
wherein a request is submitted for a waiver of a transient
merchant's license for exhibitors at the Tenth Annual Livonia
Wood Carvers' Show to be conducted on August 4 and 5, 1984
at the Eddie Edgar Sports Arena, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of the action herein requested.
#379-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the President of the Student Programming Board of
Schoolcraft College dated April 19, 1984, wherein permission
is requested to sell hot dogs, potato chips and pop during
a benefit baseball tournament and barbecue to be conducted
at Rotary Park on June 10, 1984, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of this request
#380-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Finance dated April 26, 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a billing
from Kitch, Suhrheinrich, Smith, Saurbier & Drutchas, P.0
in the amount of $2,823.11 for services rendered in
connection with Anspach vs McCann, et al , the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $2,823.11 from Account #101-925-918 (Insurance)
in order to make payment to the aforesaid law firm in the
manner and form herein submitted
#381-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated May
1 , 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth a
resolution adopted by the Parks & Recreation Commission
on April 2, 1984, wherein it is recommended that permission
be granted to the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
to have two concession trailers and up to four vendors
displaying soccer wear at Bicentennial Park during the
weekend of May 26th through 27th, 1984, the Council does
hereby concur in and approve of this action.
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#382-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated May
1 , 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby grant
permission to sell the items detailed in the aforesaid
communication in the garage sale scheduled to take place
on May 19, 1984 at the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, further,
the Council does hereby authorize the proceeds from the
sale of these items to be placed in the recreation concession
Capital Outlay Account for the purpose of purchasing new
cash registers for use in departmental operations
#383-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Festival Coordinator of the Friends of the Barn,
received by the Office of the City Clerk on May 1 , 1984,
the Council does hereby approve and authorize the use of
the Wilson Barn Park in planned fund raising events for
1984 as follows:
(1 ) June 24 - Friends of the Barn &
Fabulous 50 Chevrolet
Club Antique Custom Car
& Truck Swap Meet
(2) Aug. 12 - Friends of the Barn &
L. Jaycees Custom Antique
Car Show
(3) Aug 17, 18 & 19 - Friends of the
Barn International Ethnic
Festival
(4) Sept. 9 - Livonia Hoe Down
#384-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated April 26, 1984, wherein it is
recommended that the newly acquired City park located next
to the Rosedale School be known and designated as the Rudolph
R. Kleinert Park, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Department of Law for the preparation of an Ordinance
Amendment to Section 12.16 010 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances for this purpose.
#385-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Arts Commission dated April 11 , 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and the Director of
Community Resources and approved for submission by the
Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed Artists' Equipment
Lease Agreement, the Council does hereby request and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said
agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with
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the Visual Arts Association of Livonia, Inc. , as well as
the Livonia Arts Commission in the manner and form herein
submitted.
#386-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer dated April 18, 1984 which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, which sets forth final cost
information concerning Flamingo Blvd. paving, north of
Seven Mile Road (S.A D #242), the Council does hereby
authorize the City Assessor and the City Treasurer to
decrease the assessments for all parcels in the Flamingo
Blvd. Special Assessment District (No 242) on the basis
of an assessment rate of $8 54 per front foot rather than
the $10 00 per front foot, further, the Council does hereby
establish that the City's share of the subject project
shall be $11 ,089.51 , and does for this purpose appropriate
and authorize an expenditure in this amount from the City's
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Local Road Account).
#387-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated April 17, 1984,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 361-83 with regard to the proposed
relocation and improvement of Mayfield, Seven Mile to
1/0
Clarita, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Streets, Roads & Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation
#388-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated May 1 , 1984 from Reighard International Trucks, Inc. ,
31666 West Eight Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan 48024,
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 April 24, 1984 by
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 4-75-84
with regard to Petition 84-3-2-14 submitted by Reighard
International Trucks, Inc , requesting permission for outside
storage of trucks as a waiver use on property zoned M-1
and located south of Eight Mile Road, between Osmus and
Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, the Council
does hereby designate Wednesday, June 27, 1984 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 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia
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#389-84 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated April 10, 1984,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 205-84, wherein the City Engineer
has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed street improvement of Parkville
Avenue (Seven Mile to Morlock) , Bretton (Middlebelt to
Parkville) , St. Martins Avenue (Middlebelt to 300' East
of Parkville) and Vassar Avenue (Parkville to 300' East
of Parkville), in Section 1 , T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, and such report having indicated the number of
parcels which show tax delinquencies the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which
are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared
plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the
cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk
together with his recommendation as to what proportion
of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City,
the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City
Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 10, 1984,
and that there has been a full compliance with all of the
provisions of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
Wednesday, June 27, 1984 at 8:00 p.m. as the date and time
for a Public Hearing on the necessity for such proposed
improvement which public hearing will be held before the
Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08.070 of said
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of
such hearing as is required by Section 3.08.070 of said
Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#390-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May
7, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 813-83
in connection with the report and recommendation of the
City Engineer dated September 29, 1983, approved by the
Chairman of the Water & Sewer Board and the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the City of Livonia Final Local Facility
Study as prepared by the firm of Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment,
Inc. , in joint venture with the firm of Hubbell , Roth &
Clark, Inc. , and authorized under Council Resolution Nos.
28-78 and 427-80, the Council does hereby take this means
as approving and adopting said Study as the final local
facility plan for the City of Livonia, and further, the
Council does hereby refer said Study back to the Water
& Sewer Board and the City Engineer for their reports and
recommendations as to possible methods of implementing
the recommendations set forth in the Study
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen , seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#391-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated May 8, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 884-83 in connection with the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director and the City
Engineer, dated October 20, 1983, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 747-83 in connection with a
communication from Mr. Hugh Leavell , 32625 Seven Mile,
Livonia, Michigan, dated August 31 , 1983, requesting relief
from the additional condition of approval set forth in
Council Resolution 611-81 , adopted on July 8, 1981 , wherein
the Council required that the south driveway of the parking
lot be closed and landscaped and that the earth berm be
extended to include this area in connection with the revised
site plan submitted with Petition 80-1-2-1 , the Council
does hereby deny this request, further, the Council does
hereby refer to the Planning Department this item for
submission of a recommendation for an alternative
development
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#392-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated May 8, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 121-82 in connection with a letter dated February
15, 1982 from Mr. Walter Shapero, attorney for Asa E. Wilson,
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low
et al , withdrawing his prior request for the division
and combination of the north and east 20 feet of Parcels
A through M with adjacent subdivision lots as previously
submitted to the Council in a communication from the
City Assessor dated October 13, 1981 , the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action; further,
the Council takes this means to concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission that property
located on the north side of Schoolcraft between Middlebelt
and Inkster Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24
should continue in its present R-1A zoning classification.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#393-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated May 8, 1984, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
341-82 in connection with a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 14, 1982, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 323-81 and which submits certain
recommendations relative to residents use of property on
the west side of Newburgh Road between Amrhein Road and
Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, the Council
does hereby refer this matter back to the Planning Commission
for a reassessment and a new report and recommendation
in pursuit of zoning change of city-owned parcel .
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1394-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated May 8, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 35-80 in connection with a communication from
the City Engineer, dated December 7, 1979, approved by
the Director of Public Works and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
760-79 and 983-79, with regard to long-range storm drainage
considerations in the area located between Curtis and Six
Mile Roads to the North and South and between Wayne Road
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and Stevenson High School to the West and East in Section
9, and which transmits a report from the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources in connection with the
proposed Hidden Creek Subdivision, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#395-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated May 8, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 636-80 with respect to the overall question
of whether or not the storm drainage ditches should be
installed in the Storm and Fowlers Country Crest and Elmwood
Farms Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action
At the direction of the Chair, Agenda Item 23f regarding the proposed
street light installation on Newburgh Road from Plymouth to Schoolcraft, was
removed from the agenda, and will be placed on the regular meeting of June
Im. 6, 1984.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#396-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Computer Committee dated May 8, 1984
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 144-84 in
connection with the report and recommendation of the Director
of Finance dated February 14, 1984, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, wherein it is recommended that the
City Council retain the firm of Plante & Moran, 26211 Central
Park Boulevard, P O. Box 307, Southfield, Michigan 48037,
to assist the City in selection and installation of a data
processing system as specified in their proposal dated
February 1 , 1984, for a fee estimated to be $9,700 plus
any out-of-pocket expenses, the Council does hereby concur
in and approve of the aforesaid recommendation subject
to compliance with the following conditions:
(1 ) The RFP must come to Council for Council
concurrence before release to vendors, and
(2) The RFP must contain a systems design overview
as well as a statement of long term objectives.
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lisw Further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $9,700 from the
unexpended fund balance account for this purpose, further,
the Council does hereby request that Mr. Robert Skinner
prepare a detailed plan for Plante & Moran of his proposal
with copies to the Mayor and the Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#397-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Computer Committee dated May 8, 1984
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 76-84 with
respect to the subject of preventable maintenance and
uninterruptable power supply for the police computer, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#398-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Computer Committee dated May 8, 1984
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 237-84 in
connection with a communication from the Fire Chief dated
March 20, 1984, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Safety
and is approved for submission by the Mayor with regard
to a proposed computer equipment purchase and installation,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 .03 OF ARTICLE
XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
(Pet. 83-5-6-3)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None.
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30.03 OF ARTICLE
XXX OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
(Petition 81-3-6-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilwoman Gundersen took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH B OF SECTION
200, TITLE 10, CHAPTER 48 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: Ventura
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#399-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Mr. James H. Kaladjian dated April 18, 1984, relative to
a proposed donation to the City of Livonia of certain
property located at 9436 Stark Road, owned by his client
Dale McCauley, the Council does hereby decline this offer.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
low and unanimously adopted, it was
#400-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, dated April 19, 1984, wherein certain
objections are raised concerning the Memorial Day Parade
to be conducted on Sunday, May 27, 1984, the Council does
hereby request that the organizers of all future parades
in commemoration of Memorial Day do all things necessary
to conduct the said parades on Mondays in lieu of Sundays,
so as to avoid similar objections in connection with these
events.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#401-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief Librarian dated April 13, 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor and which sets forth a resolution adopted
by the Library Commission which requests additional
appropriation for the purchase of new videocassettes for
the library videocassette collection, the Council does
hereby determine to increase Revenue Account #101-000-698-031
in the sum of $10,000, and to thereafter transfer a like
amount from the aforesaid Account to Account
#101-738-769.010.000 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS. Ventura
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#402-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Cable Television Commission dated May
2, 1984, which bears the signature of the Finance Director,
is approved by the Director of Community Resources, is
approved as to form by the City Attorney and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
of a request submitted to MetroVision of Livonia, Inc. to
purchase the following items in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 5.1808, Exhibit A (E),
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(F) of Ordinance #1685:
A. 3-NEC CT-2501A 25" Color/Monitor/Receivers $2,010.00
B. 1-NEC VCN 831 1/2" Recorder/Player 630.00
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Further, with respect to the balance of the items set forth
in the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby
refer the same 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 Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#403-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
dated May 1 , 1984, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, which sets forth
certain recommendations of the Parks & Recreation Commission
with respect to the redevelopment of four major City parks,
the redevelopment or new development of six neighborhood
parks, the purchase of additional equipment for such
development, as well as to accommodate all age and skill
levels and the preparation of site plans and a master plan
for each park in connection with the foregoing, the Council
does hereby authorize the Parks & Recreation Department
to prepare specifications and thereafter take competitive
bids for the purchase of the equipment referred to herein,
in accordance with the provisions of law and City Ordinance.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#404-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated May
1 , 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request
submitted by the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc for
issuance of (1 ) a permit to W G Wade Shows to conduct
carnival amusement rides at Henry Ford Field as part of
this year's Spree "34" celebration June 19 - 24, 1984,
the hours of which will be as follows:
June 19, 20, and 21 - 4 00 p m until Midnight
June 22, 23, and 24 -12.00 Noon until Midnight
ibm
and (2) a permit to hold a Rodeo at Veterans Park on June
21 , 22 and 23, 1984, and (3) authorization to conduct a
fireworks display at Veterans Park on Sunday, June 24,
1984 at 10.00 p.m. , the Council does hereby approve and
concur in the foregoing requests
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
Ito. AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen
NAYS Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#405-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Finance dated May 1 , 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor with regard to adjustments
of 1984 budgets for recently negotiated wage agreements,
the Council does hereby approve increases in the various
budget accounts, by funds, in the amounts reflected on
the attached sheets, and does further authorize the transfer
of the amounts by fund from the respective unexpended fund
balances for the following funds
FUND TOTAL AMOUNT
General Fund $532,087.00
Major Street Fund
Local Street Fund 36,954.00
Sanitation 13,670.00
44,442.00
Silver Village 2,238.00
Cable Television 3,805.00
Sewer Fund 35,338.00
Water Fund 57,955.00
TOTAL $726,489.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#406-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated April 23, 1984, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Uriel Payne, attorney in fact for Dewey and Lue Cinda Payne
of Rte. 2, Box 220, Butler, Tennessee 37640, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended,
as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby
determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item No.
46 001 04 0119 000 (01d119,120) into two parcels since
the same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance
and Law.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
lum and unanimously adopted, it was
#407-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated April 24, 1984, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Mr. & Mrs. Gregg McDaniels and Mr & Mrs. Bob McDaniels
of 18928 Filmore, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well
as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby find
that the proposed division and combination of Tax Item
No. 46 006 99 0046 000 (02F10a2, lObl ) would not be contrary
to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and
does, accordingly, approve of dividing and combining the
same into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which
shall read as follows
PARCEL A
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State
of Michigan being described as
The North 84 03 feet of the South 168 06 feet of the
North 242 74 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southwest
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
excepting and reserving from the extreme easterly side
thereof a strip of land 30 feet in width which has
heretofore been deeded to the Board of County Road
Commissioners of Wayne County, Michigan for highway
purposes, the premises above described may be further
designated as the North 84.03 feet of the South 168.06
feet of the North 242.74 feet of Parcel 10 on a private
unrecorded plat of Highland Gardens Subdivision
so-called, of part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 2, Livonia Township (now City of Livonia)
aforesaid
PARCEL B
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State
of Michigan being described as.
The South 84.03 feet of the South 168.06 feet of the
North 242 74 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southwest
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
excepting and reserving from the extreme easterly side
thereof a strip of land 30 feet in width which has
heretofore been deeded to the Board of County Road
Commissioners of Wayne County, Michigan for highway
purposes, the premises above described may be further
designated as the South 84 03 feet of the South 168 06
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feet of the North 242.74 feet of Parcel 10 on a private
unrecorded plat of Highland Gardens Subdivision
so-called, a part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 2, Livonia Township (now City of Livonia)
aforesaid.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of
this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne
County Register of Deeds
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#408-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated April
20, 1984 and the report and recommendation of the Chief
of Police dated May 3, 1984 in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Ibrahim
Chami to transfer ownership of 1983-84 SDD-SDM licensed
business from Abraham Jaafar for a business located at
34731 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1409-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated April
18, 1984 and the report and recommendation of the Chief
of Police dated April 26, 1984 in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Haralambos Sakellaris, Stockholder in Livonia Restaurants,
Inc , City of Livonia, to drop Constantin Catsambas as
Stockholder in a 1983 Class C and SDM licensed Business
with two (2) bars, Dance-Entertainment Permit and Official
Permits (Food & Golf) through sale of Mr Catsambas' shares
to the new Stockholder, Haralambos Sakellaris, for a business
located at 35780 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
and which 1984 Class C and SDM Licenses are held jointly
with the City of Livonia, 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
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#410-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Department of Law submit its report and
recommendation with respect to a proposed lease assignment
and/or stock sale in Livonia Restaurants, Inc. , as well
as such other ramifications as may be pertinent thereto.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#411-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Comrrission dated April 23, 1984
which transmits its resolution 4-74-84, adopted on April
10, 1984, with regard to a sign permit application by
Woodland Medical Center for approval to erect a building
sign and a ground sign on property located on the north
side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt and Haller in
Section 25, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the
said Sign Permit Application, subject to compliance with
the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid action of
the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#412-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated April 23, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 4-69-84, adopted on April
10, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-3-2-12, submitted
by Howard & Marjorie Anderson requesting waiver use approval
to construct a general office building on the north side
of Seven Mile Road between Parkville and Weyher in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 , which property is zoned P.S ,
the Council does hereby concur in the recomrendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 84-3-2-12
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 Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#413-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated April 23, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 4-71-84 adopted on April
10, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-3-2-13, submitted
by John DelSignore requesting waiver use approval to expand
an existing restaurant located on the north side of Plymouth
imag Road between Hubbard and Merriman Roads in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 27 , which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
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Planning Commission and Petition 84-3-2-13 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#414-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 4-84-84 adopted on April
24, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-4-8-17 submitted by
Wendy's International , Inc , requesting site plan approval
in connection with a proposal to reconstruct a restaurant
with pick-up window on the south side of Plymouth Road
between Harrison and Garden in Section 36, pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance
#543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
84-4-8-17 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 Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#415-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Hearing Officer (City Engineer) , dated February
27, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to a request to demolish a house located at 32101 , 32103
and 32105 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the legal
description of which is as follows
Lots 231 and 232, Rosedale Gardens No 1 Subdivision,
as recorded in Liber 56, Page 59, Wayne County Records,
said subdivision being a part of the North 1/2 of the
N E. 1/4 of Section 34, T 1 S , R 9 E , Livonia Twp
(now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan.
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
respect to this matter on April 30, 1984, pursuant to Council
Resolution 196-84, and based upon the testimony and evidence
presented, and having reviewed the file and the order for
demolition of the Hearing Officer, the Council does hereby
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determine in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 15.52.150 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, to concur in and approve the order of demolition
of the Hearing Officer, further, the owner or owners of
the structure in question are hereby requested to demolish
the same or in lieu thereof upon the expiration of the
20-day period prescribed by City Ordinance, the Department
of Public Works is hereby authorized to do all things
necessary to accomplish the demolition of the said structure
in accordance with provisions of City Ordinance and Law,
the cost of which is to be borne by the owner or owners
of the said property in accordance with Section 15.52.180
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#416-84 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment
District No. 218, more particularly described in Council
Resolution 195-84 adopted on March 21 , 1984, as required
by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter
8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessments
levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City
Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting
is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the
basis of street lighting being installed in Bicentennial
Park Subdivision in said Special Assessment District No
218;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that a high pressure sodium street lighting
system on davitt set poles with underground wiring shall
be installed and that the assessments set forth in said
Special Assessment District No 218 Roll are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district,
in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and
resolutions of the City Council ; said Special Assessment
Roll based on the installation of a high pressure sodium
street lighting system on davitt poles with underground
wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects;
pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08 130 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the Assessment Rolls, and the
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to
the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as
set forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order
to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them
for this purpose.
20918
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#417-84 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed
with the City Clerk a statement dated March 9, 1984 on
all matters required by Section 3 08.060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing
having been held thereon on May 1 , 1984, after due notice
as required by Section 3 08.070 of said Code, and after
careful consideration having been given to all such matters,
the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080 of
said Code:
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all
respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting
of placing 4" of asphalt on the existing
roadway (Alternate IV) on Purlingbrook, between
Eight Mile and St. Martins, and Bretton,
between Purlingbrook and Flamingo, in Section
2, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as described in said
statement, and to defray the cost of such
improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion
to the benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for
said improvement as set forth in said statement
dated March 9, 1984,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such
improvement is $120,853.24,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement
shall be paid for in part by special
assessments on the property benefited thereby
and in part by the City at large, in
proportions hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense
of said improvement to be borne and paid
by the City shall be 15% of paving ($12,280.24)
and 100% cost of drainage ($38,985) , and
that the balance of said cost and expense
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of said public improvement amounting to 85%
of paving ($69,588) shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and
premises in the special assessment district
as herein established in proportion to the
benefits to be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual
installments together with interest thereon
on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing
the land and premises upon which special
assessment shall be levied as follows:
A special assessment district in Section 2, T.
1 S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the following
property:
02E2a1 ,E2b1 ; 02E2c1 ; 02E2c2a; 02E2c2b; 02E3a1a;
02E4a, 02E4b, 02E5, 02E6, 02E7, 02E8; 02E9a,
02E9b1 ; 02E9b2a,E10a, 02E9b2,E10b,Ellb2, 02Ella,
02Ellbl ; 02E12a, 02E13a, 02p12; 02p13, 02p14,
02p15a1 , 02plla,b,19b1c1 ; 02p11c, 19a1 ,b4; 02p16,
02p17, 02p42; 02p43; 02p44; 02p45, 0201b; 02D2,
02D1a2a, 02Dlalb, 02D1a2b; 02D1a3a, 02D1a3b,
02D3; 0204a; 02D4b, 02D5; 02D6, 0207a1 ; 02D7a2,b;
02D8, 02C1 ; 02C2, 02C3, 02C4, 02C6, 02C8, Lots
1 ,2a; 2b,3; and 4 of Purlingbrook Subdivision;
lots 475 and 476 of Supervisors Livonia Plat
No. 8 Subdivision, lots 14 and 15 of Bretton
Gardens Subdivision and lots lala,lbla,2a1 ,02KOLAa,
4a1 ,5a1 ; and 5a3,6a of Harold Kerr Subdivision.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed
to prepare a special assessment roll including
all lots and parcels of land within the above
district designated by the Council and to
assess to each such lot or parcel of land
such relative portions of the whole sum to
be levied against all lands in the special
assessment district as the special benefits
to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter
upon such roll the amount which has been
assessed to the City at large, all in
accordance with the determination of the
City Council , and
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(10) that upon the completion of said roll the
City Assessor shall attach thereto the
certificate required by the provisions of
Section 3 08.100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who
thereupon is directed to present the same
to the City Council prior to the holding
of the second public hearing thereon required
by Section 3.08.110 of the said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen , Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#418-84 RESOLVED, that the Traffic Commission is hereby
requested to authorize the installation of Traffic Signs
on Purlingbrook between Eight Mile and St. Martins, and
on Bretton, between Purlingbrook and Flamingo, which
prohibits truck traffic with the exception of making
deliveries to residents.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
1419-84 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed
with the City Clerk a statement dated April 3, 1984 on
all matters required by Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing
having been held thereon on May 1 , 1984, after due notice
as required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and after
careful consideration having been given to all such matters,
the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080 of
such Code:
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all
respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting
of placing 4" of asphalt on existing pavement
(Alternate IV) on Ingram Avenue, between
Five Mile and Myrna in Section 15, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement;
and to defray the cost of such improvement
by special assessment upon the property
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especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for
said improvement as set forth in said statement
dated April 3, 1984,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such
improvement is $39,129.41 ,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement
shall be paid for in part by special
assessments on the property benefited thereby
and in part by the City at large, in
proportions hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense
of said improvement to be borne and paid
by the City shall be 15% of paving ($5,179.41 )
and 100% cost of drainage ($4,600), and that
the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 85% of paving
($29,350) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in
the special assessment district as herein
1610 established in proportion to the benefits
to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual
installments together with interest thereon
on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing
the land and premises upon which special
assessments shall be levied as follows.
A Special Assessment District in Section 15, T. 1 S ,
R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as containing the following property.
Lots 671 through 682, both inclusive, Lot 685a, 685b;
Lot 686, Lots 689 through 700, both inclusive, of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 10
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed
to prepare a special assessment roll including
all lots and parcels of land within the above
district designated by the Council and to
assess to each such lot or parcel of land
such relative portions of the whole sum to
be levied against all lands in the special
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assessment district as the special benefits
to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter
upon such roll the amount which has been
assessed to the City at large, all in
accordance with the determination of the
City Council ; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the
City Assessor shall attach thereto the
certificate required by the provisions of
Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who
thereupon is directed to present the same
to the City Council prior to the holding
of the second public hearing thereon required
by Section 3.08 110 of the said Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS. None
Councilman Bennett left the podium at 8.35 p m. to avoid any conflict of interest
on the next item because he is a property owner in the subject subdivision.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#420-84 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed
with the City Clerk a statement dated March 27, 1984 on
all matters required by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing
having been held thereon on May 1 , 1984, after due notice
as required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code, and after
careful consideration having been given to all such matters,
the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3 08.080 of
said Code•
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all
respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting
of placing 4" of asphalt on existing pavement
(Alternate IV) on Myrna Avenue, between
Merriman and Hubbard, in Section 15, T. 1
S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement,
and to defray the cost of such improvement
by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the
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benefits derived or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for
said improvement as set forth in said statement
dated March 27, 1984,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such
improvement is $64,817.65,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement
shall be paid for in part by special
assessments on the property benefited thereby
and in part by the City at large, in
proportions hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense
of said improvement to be borne and paid
by the City shall be 15% of paving ($8,687.65)
and 100% cost of drainage ($6,900) , and that
the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 85% of paving
($49,230) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in
the special assessment district as herein
established in proportion to the benefits
to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual
installments together with interest thereon
on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing
the land and premises upon which special
assessments shall be levied as follows•
A special assessment district in Section 15, T 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as containing the following property:
Lots 585 through 605, both inclusive, lots 645 through
650, both inclusive, lots 683 through 688, both
inclusive, lot 719, 721a1 ;721b1 and 721b2, of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 10
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed
to prepare a special assessment roll including
all lots and parcels of land within the above
district designated by the Council and to
assess to each such lot or parcel of land
such relative portions of the whole sum to
be levied against all lands in the special
assessment district as the special benefits
to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter
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upon such roll the amount which has been
assessed to the City at large, all in
accordance with the determination of the
City Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the
City Assessor shall attach thereto the
certificate required by the provisions of
Section 3.08 100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who
thereupon is directed to present the same
to the City Council prior to the holding
of the second public hearing thereon required
by Section 3 08.110 of the said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS• None
Councilman Bennett returned to the podium at 8 38 p m
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#421-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 22, 1984,
which sets forth its resolution 3-48-84 adopted on March
13, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-2-2-7 submitted by
Peter Romain requesting waiver use approval to utilize
an SDD license in connection with an existing party store
located on the northeast corner of Joy Road and Cardwell
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, which property is zoned
C-3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on May 1 , 1984, pursuant to
Council Resolution 240-84, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
said Petition 84-2-2-7 is hereby denied for the same reasons
as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning
Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS Bennett, Gundersen
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#422-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 22, 1984
which sets forth its resolution 2-17-84 adopted on February
14, 1984 with regard to Petition 83-5-1-13 submitted by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change
of zoning on property located on the southwest corner of
Seven Mile Road and Middlebelt in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 11 , from P to C-1 and C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
April 30, 1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 197-84,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and said Petition 83-5-1-13 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#423-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated March 5, 1984,
which sets forth its resolution 2-31-84 adopted on February
28, 1984 with regard to Petition 83-12-1-22 submitted by
University Village Partnership for a change of zoning on
property located North of Five Mile Road, west of Harrison
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from P L. to R9-1 and
P.S. , and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on April 30, 1984, pursuant
to Council Resolution 197-84, the Council does hereby refer
this matter 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: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS• None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#424-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated May 7, 1984, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 480-83, transmitting for
Council acceptance a Warranty Deed dated October 5, 1983,
executed by George A. Fox, Director of Finance, Michigan
State Hospital Development Authority, a Michigan Corporation,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows.
Lot 192 and 1/2 of vacated alley at the rear thereof,
Schanhite's Marquette Manor Subdivision, as recorded
in Liber 61 , Page 63 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
the Council , for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
does hereby determine to accept the aforesaid Warranty
Deed 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#425-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated May 4, 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a grant received from the
Office of Services to the Aging in the amount of $275,
which is to be used toward the installation of handrails
in the Fire Station Senior Citizen Center, the Council
does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the said grant
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted it was
#426-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated May 10, 1984, from the Department of Law transmitting
for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement more particularly
described as.
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Grant of Easement, dated April 30, 1984, executed by
Donald J. Summers, Co-partner of Willowood Investments,
A Michigan Co-Partnership, for
A twenty (20) foot wide easement being a part of
the S.E.4 of Section 22, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the centerline
of said easement being more particularly described
as follows
Beginning at a point on the North line of Schoolcraft
Road, distant due West along the South line of
said Section 22, 742 25 feet, and N 0°22'32"W. ,
102.0 feet from the S.E corner of said Section
22, proceeding thence N. 0°22'32" W. , 155 feet
to the point of ending of the centerline of twenty
(20) foot wide easement herein described (Part
of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 22EE2b3)
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 the
other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose
of this resolution
iwpOn a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#427-84 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#428-84 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
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 to retain
employment opportunities in the City, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions and accomplish said purposes has been initiated
by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia (the "Corporation") , and
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WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act
338 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act
338"), and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended,
has prepared and submitted a project plan (the "Project
Plan") involving a commercial project to be undertaken
on behalf of Action Distributing Co , Inc. (the "Project") ,
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to
hold a public hearing concerning the Project, the Project
Plan and the bonds proposed therein to be issued by the
Corporation (the "Bonds") , prior to taking legislative
action relating to it,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1 Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the City
Council shall meet on June 13, 1984, at 7:45 o'clock p.m. ,
at which time it shall conduct a public hearing on the
Corporation's submission of the Project Plan and the issuance
by the Corporation of the Bonds
2 The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give
notice of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice
thereof in The Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general
circulation in the City, (2) posting in at least ten (10)
conspicuous and public places in the project district area,
and (3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel
of real property in the project district area at the last
known address of the owner as shown by the tax assessment
records, which notices shall be published and given at
least fourteen (14) full days prior to the date set for
said hearing
3 Said notice shall be in substantially the
following form
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR ACTION DISTRIBUTING CO , INC PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the
Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia has submitted
a project plan to the City Council for its approval .
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Said project plan deals with the construction and
equipping of a 116,500 square foot warehouse facility to
be owned by Action Distributing Co. , Inc. , to be used by
Action Distributing Co. , Inc. , and to be located on a project
area or site described as follows
A parcel of land in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1
S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne Co. , Michigan,
described as all of Lots 9 and 10 except the west 13
feet of Lot 10 of Veronica Industrial Park Sub. as
recorded in Liber 100, Pages 1 , 2 & 3, Wayne County
Records, and containing 205,279 Sq. Ft. or 4.71 acres,
together with:
A parcel of land in the N.E 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1
S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as follows. Beginning at a point distant
S 02° 00' 16" E 1380 feet and S 88° 08' 30" W 315.00
feet and S 02° 00' 16" E 696.03 feet from the N.E. corner
of said Section 29; thence from said point of beginning
S 02° 00' 16" E 517.61 feet to a point on the North
right-of-way line of Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad; thence
S 88° 14' 01 " W 264.00 feet along said railroad
right-of-way, thence N 02° 00' 16" W 517.17 feet along
the East line of Veronica Industrial Park, as recorded
in Liber 100, Pages 1 , 2, 3, Wayne County Records;
thence N 88° 08' 30" E 264 00 feet along the South
right-of-way line of Veronica Road to the point of
beginning, containing 3.136 acres, more or less.
The street address of the facility is 35601 Veronica Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
Said project plan details all information required by law
relative to said project and its impact on the community.
No persons will be displaced from the project area as a
result of this project. Said project plan also proposes
the issuance of revenue bonds by said Economic Development
Corporation in a maximum principal amount not to exceed
$3,500,000 to assist in the financing of said project.
The City Council will meet at 7:45 o'clock p.m. ,
Wednesday, the 13th day of June, 1984, at the City Council
Offices located at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, and will conduct a public hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability
of the City Council approving, modifying or rejecting by
resolution said project plan and the issuance of bonds
as proposed therein.
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THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements
of Sections 10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan,
1974, as amended. The project plan and relevant maps or
plats are available for inspection at the City Clerk's
office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be
offered an opportunity at said hearing to address the City
Council concerning said project, said project plan, and
the bonds proposed to be issued. Written comaents may
also be submitted to the City Clerk prior to said hearing.
ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK
4. The City Council does hereby determine that
the foregoing form of notice and the manner of publication
directed is adequate notice to the citizens of the City
and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
of the City Council to hold a public hearing and the purpose
of the public hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution
ibr be and the same hereby are rescinded
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#429-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May
16, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 353-84
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated April 2, 1984, which transmits its
resolution 3-58-84 with regard to Petition 84-3-8-12,
submitted by S. Ahmad, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to build multi-family residential
units on the east side of Purlingbrook between Middlebelt
and Merriman Roads in Section 2, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance #543, as amended,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 84-3-8-12 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the
same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission as well as the
following additional conditions.
(1 ) That there shall be provided an overhang
which shall be no less than 18" all around;
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(2) That the brick provided shall be of a different
color for each and every building, and
(3) That the petitioner shall meet with the City
Planning Director for purposes of revising
the building elevation plans, where
appropriate, so as to improve the aesthetic
appearance of the buildings.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,031st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:05 p.m. , May 16, 1984
ROBERT P\ NASH, CITY CLERK
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