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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1984-10-10 21217 low MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FORTIETH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On October 10, 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 00 p.m. Councilwoman Gundersen delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result. Present. Robert R. Bishop, Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann, and Fernon P Feenstra Absent: None. Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, John J Nagy, Planning Director, G E. Siemert, Chief Engineer, Russell Gronevelt, Director of Public Works, Captain Dennis Swift, Police Department, Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, and David Katz, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #828-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,039th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 26, 1984, are hereby approved as corrected according to the following Council Resolution #784-84 previously read #784-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning Director dated August 29, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 527-84 with regard to a request from Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc to vacate 4' of an existing 20' utility easement located on the south side of a parcel of property described as 35521 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached agreement which would convey an irrevocable license to occupy that portion of the easement requested herein to Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc for this purpose 21218 Council Resolution #784-84 has been corrected to read: 1784-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning Director dated August 29, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 527-84 with regard to a request from Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. to vacate 4' of an existing 20' utility easement located on the south side of a parcel of property described as 35521 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached agreement which would convey a revocable license to occupy that portion of the easement requested herein to Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for this purpose A communication from the Finance Director, dated September 24, 1984, transmitting the Financial Statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending August 31 , 1984, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council . By request of Councilman Taylor, Agenda Item #7 regarding a letter from Mr. Frank Slomzenski , was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda. The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman Bennett: #829-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Co-Chairperson for the Frost Holiday Arts & Crafts Show dated August 17, 1984, wherein permission is requested to place two free-standing announcement signs to be set up on October 29, 1984 and removed no later than November 4, 1984 at the following locations: a. On the easement of the northeast corner of Stark Road and Jeffries Service Drive, b. On the southwest corner of Lyndon and Farmington Road; and wherein waiver of all license fees and permit fees in connection with the Frost Holiday Arts & Crafts Show is requested, the Council does hereby grant the aforesaid requests in the manner and form herein submitted; and the City Clerk and all other city agencies are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 21219 #830-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Craft Show Chairman of the St. Colette Church, received by the Office of the City Clerk on September 27, 1984, wherein a request is submitted for the waiver of all license and permit fees in connection with the said Arts & Crafts Show, the Council does hereby grant this request in the manner and form herein submitted; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. #831-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Social Chairperson of the Coventry Gardens Improvement Association dated September 29, 1984 requesting permission to close the following street locations on Wednesday, October 31 , 1984 from 7:30 p.m to 10:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting the annual Halloween Block Party at the Coventry Shoreham Park. Rayburn at Farmington Myrna at Farmington Rayburn at Stamford Edington at Rayburn the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Department. #832-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a comuunication from the Building Code Board of Appeals dated September 12, 1984, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the need for additional funds for meetings to be conducted by the Building Code Board of Appeals, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $500 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 101-381-702.000.000 for this purpose. #833-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated September 4, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the need for additional funds to reimburse temporary, part-time mechanical inspectors for the use of their private vehicles, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $700 from the Salaries and Wages Account #441-702 to the Auto Expense Account #441-861-010 for this purpose #834-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning Director, Director of Public Works and Finance Director dated September 10, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the need for additional funds to pay overtime to three (3) Inspectors 21220 in the Enforcement/Sanitation Division of the Planning IL0 Department due to the work load generated by various programs assigned to the same, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $5,000 from the Salaries and Wages Account 205-525-702.000.000 to Salaries and Wages - Overtime Account 205-525-709.000.000 for this purpose. #835-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Gary and Linda Mudge, 15828 Deering, Livonia, Michigan and Marilyn and Jack McDonald, 15812 Deering, Livonia, Michigan, dated September 10, 1984, with regard to a serious water drainage problem in the backyards of their homes, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation. #836-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 26, 1984 from Giuseppe Mainella 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 September 25, 1984 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 9-200-84 with regard to Petition 84-8-2-29 submitted by Giuseppe Mainella requesting waiver use approval for an SDM License to be used in connection with an existing business located within the Merri-Five Shopping Center located on the northeast corner of Five Mile Road and Merriman Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday, November 14, 1984 at 7.00 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 21221 #837-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Frank Slomzenski , 12100 Boston Post Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated September 24, 1984, wherein a request is submitted for the removal of a large Cottonwood tree located in the public right-of-way in front of the home situated at 12100 Boston Post Road, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop NAYS: Feenstra The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #838-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated September 26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 762-84 in connection with a communication from the Mayor dated August 31 , 1984, which bears the signatures of the Planning Director and the Director of Finance, wherein permission is requested for the Planning Department to solicit proposals for architectural services for the proposed addition and design modifications of the Five Mile Senior Citizens Center, the Council does hereby authorize the Planning Department to solicit proposals for the said architectural services. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #839-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated September 26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 605-73 and 478-76 with regard to a feasibility study for a main public library and a subsequent Main Library Building Program Plan, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #840-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated 21222 September 26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 583-75 and 189-75 relative to the location of a library in the Laurel Park Shopping Center, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #841-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated September 25, 1984, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the appointment of Mr. Michael Duggan, 12360 Arcola, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Jerome Zimmer which will expire on June 9, 1985, provided that Mr. Duggan takes the Oath of Office as provided in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the City Clerk. A communication from the Department of Finance, dated September 14, 1984, re Annual Reports received from the General Depositories and Collecting Agents for Taxes and Water Bills, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council . On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #842-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Planning Director and the Finance Director dated September 19, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and authorize Bollin Electric Company, 31340 Puritan, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to provide additional electrical and carpentry work in connection with the installation of air conditioning in the Senior Citizens Center, 15218 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, on the basis of the attached changed order for a sum of $1 ,568.68, further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum of $1 ,568.68 from Community Development Block Grant Funds for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS None 21223 On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was #843-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sharon Snodgrass, Attorney, dated September 21 , 1984 with regard to Industrial Development District #6, wherein an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate was issued on November 15, 1983 to Allmand Associates, Inc. , 12001 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a new addition, the Council does hereby approve and authorize an increase in the project amount from $690,473.00 to $1 ,755,122.37; further, the Council does hereby authorize an amended application which would include an additional 1 ,500 Ton Press for an estimated cost of $500,000 and a Boring Mill for an estimated cost of $350,000. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 1L, #844-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer and the Planning Director dated September 11 , 1984, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to easements required to complete the Golden Ridge Storm Drain Project located in the East 1/2 of Section 31 , the Council does hereby approve and authorize the employment of Mr. Charles W. Allen, Jr. , M.A. I. , S.R.P.A. , as an expert Real Estate Appraiser for a sum not to exceed $1 ,200 in order to provide the City with the appraisals required for the easements in question, and based upon the understanding that these appraisals will be completed only if determined necessary in order to obtain a clear title; further, the Council does hereby authorize the completion of title searches for a sum in the amount of $300 in connection with this project, and the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $1 ,500 from Community Development Block Grant Funds for the said Appraisals and Title searches A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None 21224 On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was #845-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the President of Reighard International Trucks, Inc. , 31666 West Eight Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan 48024, dated September 11 , 1984, with regard to the proposed use of certain vacant property located on the South side of Eight Mile Road, directly across the street from Reighard International 's main facility, such property to be used for the storing of new truck inventory, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop NAYS: Feenstra The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #846-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated September 27, 1984, approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Seven Mile Road right-of-way located in Section 5 owned by Rhea L. Wood, which land is more particularly described as follows: Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, described as. South 60 feet of the South 396 feet of the West 82.50 feet of the East 330 feet of the West 2 of the West z of the Southeast 4 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Wayne County, Michigan (05H2ala) and South 60 feet of the South 1 .50 acres of the East 2 of the West 2 of the South 2 of the West 40 acres of the Southeast 4 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (05H1a1 ) subject to the following conditions. 21225 (1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $3300.00, (2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title work in the sum of $200.00; (3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed $39.10. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $3539.10 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from surplus funds from prior Wayne County Board of Public Works Sanitary Sewer Bond Issues for the acquisition of said rights-of-way; and the City Clerk and the Department of Law are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop Nays• None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was ILy #847-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated September 27, 1984, approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Seven Mile Road right-of-way located in Section 5 owned by Naomi Ruth Clark, which land is more particularly described as follows: Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, described as• South 60 feet of the following described parcel being a part of the South 2 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as. Part of the Southwest 4 of Section 5, described as beginning at a point on the South line of said Section distant E 1994.13 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 5 and proceeding thence North 230.58 feet, thence South 68 degrees, 59 minutes East, 68.56 feet, thence South 206.0 feet to the South line of Section 5, thence West along said line 64.0 feet to the point of beginning. (05F2b) 21226 subject to the following conditions: (1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $850.00, (2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title work in the sum of $100.00, (3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed $18.40. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $968.40 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from surplus funds from prior Wayne County Board of Public Works Sanitary Sewer Bond Issues for the acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk and Department of Law are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #848-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated September 27, 1984, approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Seven Mile Road right-of-way located in Section 5 owned by Thelma Brown, which land is more particularly described as follows: Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, described as: The South 15 feet of the following parcel of land, being a part of the South 2 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as. Part of the Southwest 4 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, beginning South 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East, 1893.13 feet and North 0 degrees 22 minutes East, 33 feet from the Southwest 4 corner of Section 5, thence North 0 degrees 22 minutes East, 105 feet, thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East, 55 feet, thence South 38 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds East, 72.70 feet, thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes West, 49.02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 101 feet to the point of beginning. (05FlalF2ala) 21227 subject to the following conditions: (1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $750.00, (2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title work in the sum of $100.00, (3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed $11 .16. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $861 .16 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from surplus funds from prior Wayne County Board of Public Works Sanitary Sewer Bond Issues for the acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk and Department of Law are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #849-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated September 27, 1984, approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Seven Mile Road right-of-way located in Section 5 owned by Ef-Em Investors, Inc. , titleholder, and being purchased on land contract by Sweet Swing, a Michigan co-partnership, which land is more particularly described as follows The South 60 feet of the following parcel of land: Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, being a part of the South z of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as That part of the Southwest 4 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, beginning South 89 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds East 466.69 feet from the Southwest corner lbw of Section 5, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 466.69 feet, thence North 89 degrees 14 21228 minutes 20 seconds West 161 .66 feet, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 463.74 feet, thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds West 42.55 feet, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 402.39 feet, thence South 89 degrees 9 minutes 46 seconds West 202.45 feet, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 100 feet, thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds East 466.10 feet, thence South 0 degrees 15 minutes 03 seconds West 265.06 feet, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds East 738.21 feet, thence South 0 degrees 24 minutes 38 seconds West 1170.22 feet, thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds West 768.02 feet to the point of beginning. subject to the following conditions: (1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $4100.00, (2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title work in the sum of $100.00, (3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed $132.21 . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $4332.21 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from surplus funds from prior Wayne County Board of Public Works Sanitary Sewer Bond Issues for the acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk and the Department of Law are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #850-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated September 27, 1984, approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Seven Mile Road right-of-way located in Section 6 owned by Paul St. Henry and Laura Agabashian, which land is more particularly described as follows. 21229 Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, described as: The South 60 feet of the West 295.0 feet of the East 630.0 feet of the South 220.0 feet of the East 100 acres of the Southeast 4 of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, except the East 25 feet thereof, Wayne County, Michigan. (Parcel 06J21a) subject to the following conditions (1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $3600.00, (2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title work in the sum of $100.00, (3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed $41 .27, (4) that the purchaser shall pay the $75.00 mortgage release fee, (5) that the purchaser shall pay the sellers' attorney fees in the amount of $350.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $4166.27 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from surplus funds from prior Wayne County Board of Public Works Sanitary Sewer Bond Issues for the acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk and the Department of Law are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS. None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #851-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated September 27, 1984, approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Seven Mile Road right-of-way located in Section 6 owned by Richard A Lemieux and Patricia A Lemieux, which land is more particularly described as follows. Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, described as 21230 South 60 feet of the West 75 feet of the East 1148 feet of the South 158.50 feet of the East 100 acres of the Southeast < of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County. (06J15,16a) subject to the following conditions. (1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $1000.00; (2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title work in the sum of $100.00, (3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed $22.88; (4) that the purchaser shall pay the mortgage release fee of $150.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $1272.88 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from surplus funds from prior Wayne County Board of Public Works Sanitary Sewer Bond Issues for the acquisition of said right-of-way, and the City Clerk and the Department of Law are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS None On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #852-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated September 27, 1984, approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Seven Mile Road right-of-way located in Section 6 owned by Roy P Stone and Esther N. Stone, which land is more particularly described as follows: Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, described as The South 60 feet of the West 50.0 feet of the East 1248 0 feet of the South 158.50 feet of the East 100 21231 acres of the Southeast 4 of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia (06J13) and The South 60 feet of the West 50.0 feet of the East 1198.0 feet of the South 158.50 feet of the east 100 acres of the S.E. 4 of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia. (06J14) subject to the following conditions: (1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $1400 00, (2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title work in the sum of $200.00, (3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed $27.67. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $1627.67 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from surplus funds from prior Wayne County Board of Public Works Sanitary Sewer Bond Issues for the acquisition of said rights-of-way; and the City Clerk and the Department of Law are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 1853-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated September 5, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 23, 1984 wherein the commission would recommend an increase in the salaries for Reserve Police Officers from $3 35 to $5.50 per hour, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action. On a substitute motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was 21232 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated September 5, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 23, 1984 wherein the commission would recommend an increase in the salaries for Reserve Police Officers from $3.35 to $5.50 per hour, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance & Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura NAYS. Bennett, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop The President declared the resolution denied. A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution offered by Councilman Feenstra with the following result: AYES. Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS. None On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 1854-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk dated September 4, 1984 which transmits a communication from the Acting Director of the Wayne County Planning Commission dated September 1984, to which is attached the Wayne County Solid Waste Management Plan and having also considered a communication from the County Commissioner of the 19th District dated September 14, 1984, the Council does hereby, in accordance with Public Act 641 of 1974, recommend approval of the Wayne County Solid Waste Management Plan as submitted by the Wayne County Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Feenstra NAYS: Gundersen, Ventura, Bishop The President declared the resolution adopted. 21233 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #855-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the District Court judges and the Court Administrator of the 16th Judicial District dated September 21 , 1984, with regard to the implementation of the State of Michigan Judicial Data Center Computer Services, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the purchase of the equipment detailed in the aforesaid letter from the Judicial Data Center for a sum not to exceed $37,750, further, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the employment of the Judicial Data Center to provide the court with all hardware and software services on a monthly basis for the estimated amount of $835.16 (estimated annual cost - $10,021 .92), further, the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid items 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, further, the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 939-83 to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #856-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the District Court judges and the Court Administrator of the 16th Judicial District dated September 21 , 1984, with regard to the implementation of the State of Michigan Judicial Data Center Computer Services, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Computer Committee for its information. On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #857-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the District Court judges and the Court Administrator of the 16th Judicial District dated September 21 , 1984, with 21234 regard to the implementation of the State of Michigan Judicial Data Center Computer Services, the Council does hereby request that the Chief of Police submit a report relative to the status of equipment authorized to be purchased pursuant to Council Resolution #939-83 in view of the action taken in Council Resolution #855-84 adopted on October 10, 1984. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #858-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated September 25, 1984, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and wherein it is recommended that the salary of the City Assessor be adjusted to $46,009.60 per annum, effective October 1 , 1984, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #859-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated September 25, 1984, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and wherein it is recommended that the annual salary of the City Assessor be adjusted to reflect major department status, the Council does hereby request that the Mayor submit a report which defines major versus minor department status, the duties and responsibilities of such major versus minor departments and the rates of pay which are to be reflected for major versus minor departments. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: Gundersen The President declared the resolution adopted. 21235 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #860-84 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated August 6, 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 October 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 a 31 ' wide concrete pavement with curbs and gutters (Alternate I) or a 31 ' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II) on Alexander and Sunbury, South of Five Mile to Jamison, in the N.W o of Section 24, 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 August 6, 1984, (4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $283,787.02 or $267,350.55; (5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in part by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions hereafter established, (6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be 15% of paving and 100% drainage costs ($60,251 .02 or $57,785.55) and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to 85% 110 of paving ($223,536.00 or $209,565.00) shall be borne and paid by special assessments 21236 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 the N.W. i of Section 24, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as containing the following described property: Lots 2 thru 6, 12, 13, 40 thru 91 , 92a, 92b, 93a, 93b, and 94 thru 123, of B. E. Taylor's Greenmoor 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 (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: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: None 21237 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 1861-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City Engineer submit his report and recommendation regarding the expansion of the street improvement of Alexander and Sunbury south of Five Mile to Jamison, in the N.W. 4 of Section 24, to include Jamison. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #862-84 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City of Livonia comprised of an area of approximately 5.9104 acres lying in the West 2 of Section 30, more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 22", and WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Service Plastics, Inc. of the Council 's pending action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 22, and WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 22; and WHEREAS, on October 1 , 1984 a public hearing was held on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 22, at which time Service Plastics, Inc. and other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this City Council ) , and a representative of Service Plastics, Inc attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the said corporation, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS• 21238 1 . An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A, attached hereto. 2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 22." EXHIBIT A Beginning at a point distant S. 89°31 '40" E. , 831 .90 feet, S. 00°07 '00" W. , 643.01 feet and S. 89°31 '40" E. , 657.24 feet from the W. z corner of Section 30, T. 1S , R. 9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, thence S. 89°31 '40" E. , 375.00 feet, thence S. 00°15'20" W. , 737.58 feet to a point on the centerline of Plymouth Road, thence along said centerline of Plymouth Road N. 74°19'20" W. , 389.00 feet, thence N. 00°15'20" E. , 635.55 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 5.9104 acres, excepting that part taken, used or deeded for road purposes. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was WHEREAS, THE City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Prolith International , Inc. , dated July 12, 1984, covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 21 ; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located, i .e. , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the said Application has been received, and WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Prolith International , Inc. , the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 7:00 p.m , Monday, October 1 , 1984 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS: 21239 1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information received from the applicant, Prolith International , Inc. , finds and determines• (a) that the granting of this industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the local govenmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A. 1974, as amended. 2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Prolith International , Inc. , covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 21 for twelve (12) years. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #863-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend Paragraph 2 of the foregoing resolution to read ten (10) years in lieu of twelve (12) years. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Bennett, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop NAYS: Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously adopted, it was #864-84 WHEREAS, THE City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Prolith International , Inc. , dated July 12, 1984, covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 21 , and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which 21240 the proposed facility is to be located, i .e. , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the said Application has been received, and WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Prolith International , Inc. , the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 7:00 p.m. , Monday, October 1 , 1984 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS: 1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information received from the applicant, Prolith International , Inc. , finds and determines: (a) that the granting of this industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the local govenmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A. 1974, as amended. 2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Prolith International , Inc. , covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 21 for ten (10) years. On a motion by Councilman McCann , seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #865-84 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Superior Robotic Transporters, Inc. , dated April 5, 1984, covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 18, and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located, i .e. , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the said Application has been received, and 21241 WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Superior Robotic Transporters, Inc. , the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 7:00 p.m. , Monday, October 1 , 1984 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS: 1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information received from the applicant, Superior Robotic Transporters, Inc. , finds and determines: (a) that the granting of this industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the local governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A. 1974, as amended. 2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Superior Robotic Transporters, Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 18, for ten (10) years. On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was 1866-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated September 27, 1984 to which is attached a proposed amendment to Sections 2.76.020 and 2.76.040 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances which would provide that the position of Head Librarian shall be appointed by the Mayor, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was 21242 #867-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 27, 1984, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as: Grant of Easement dated September 12, 1984, executed by Hans 0. Hansen and Mary Ann Hansen, his wife, for: A 20' wide permanent storm sewer easement being a part of Lots 2 and 3 of Thomas F. O'Connors Middlebelt Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 68, Page 96, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being part of the South 1 of the N.W. 4 of Section 12, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the centerline of said easement as described as follows Beginning at a point on the North line of said Lot 2, distant N. 83°02'09" E. 125.00 feet from the N.W. corner of said Lot 2 and proceeding thence S. 23°59'30" E. 187.89 feet to the point of terminus on the south line of said Lot 3. 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 McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #868-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 21 , 1984, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement and Warranty Deed, more particularly described as. (1 ) Grant of Easement dated September 17, 1984, executed by Michael Roth, Partner of Dembs-Roth Management Co , A Michigan Co-Partnership for The Northerly 25 feet of the Southerly 68 feet of the following description: Part of the N E ; of Section 30, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point, said point being distant N 89°45'00" W. 60.00 feet along the E. and W. 4 line 21243 of said Section 30 from the E. 4 corner of said Section 30, thence from said point of beginning continuing along said E. & W. 4 line N. 89°45'00" W. 391 .79 feet; thence N. 00°00'40" E. 399.02 feet; thence S. 89°45'00" E. 327.61 feet, thence S. 04°07'44" E. 59.52 feet; thence S. 89°45'00" E. 40.00 feet, thence S. 04°07'44" E. 275.11 feet; thence S. 00°00'40" W. 65.36 feet to the point of beginning. (Amrhein Road Right-of-Way - Part of Bureau of Taxation parcel 30A1a2al , a3al . ) (2) Warranty Deed dated September 19, 1984, executed by Michael Roth, Partner of Dembs-Roth Management Co. , A Michigan Co-Partnership for: The Southerly 43 feet of the following parcel of land• Part of the N.E. 4 of Section 30, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point, said point being distant N. 89°45'00" W. 60.00 feet along the E. & W. 4 line of said Section 30 from the E. 4 corner of said Section 30; thence from said point of beginning continuing along said E. & W. 4 line N 89°45'00" W. 391 .79 feet; thence N. 00°00'40" E. 399.02 feet; thence S. 89°45'00" E. 327.61 feet, thence S. 04°07'44" E. 59.52 feet; thence S. 89°45'00" E. 40.00 feet, thence S. 04°07'44" E. 275.11 feet; thence S. 00°00'40" W. 65.36 feet to the point of beginning. (Amrhein Road Right-of-Way - Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 30Ala2al ,a3a1 ) the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted it was: #869-84 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 21244 On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #870-84 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, November 14, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item. Petition 84-8-1-25, submitted by Augusto M. Tartaglia and Robert Zaschak for a change of zoning of property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, south of Six Mile Road in the Northwest i of Section 13, from RUF to P.S. , the City Planning Commission in its resolution 9-197-84 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 84-8-1-25 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 amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, no 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. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, this 1 ,O4Oth Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 8:40 p.m. , October 10, 1984. teed )40.-4 ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK