HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1984-02-22 20744
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 22, 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 03 p m Councilman Taylor delivered
the invocation Roll was called with the following result: Present Robert
R. Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Robert D Bennett, Robert E. McCann*, Fernon P.
Feenstra, and Alice Gundersen. Absent Peter A. Ventura
Elected and appointed officials present• Robert F. Nash, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, John J Nagy, Planning Director; Gary Clark,
Assistant Chief Engineer, Robert Biga, Assistant Superintendent of Public Service;
William Crayk, Police Chief, Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation,
and Russell Gronevelt, Director of Public Works.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#115-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,024th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held February
8, 1984, are hereby approved as corrected according to the
following.
Page 20739 and 20740 previously read:
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated January 24, 1984
which transmits its resolution 1-9-84, adopted on January
17, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-1-8-2 submitted by
Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. , requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to convert an existing building
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located on the south side of Seven Mile Road west of
Middlebelt Road in Section 11 , to a multi-tenant retail
facility, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
18.47 of Ordinance #543, as amended, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taker on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Ventura
NAYS: Gundersen, Taylor, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#108-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated January 24, 1984
which transmits its resolution 1-9-84, adopted on January
17, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-1-8-2 submitted by
Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. , requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to convert an existing building
located on the south side of Seven Mile Road west of
Middlebelt Road in Section 11 , to a multi-tenant retail
facility, 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 84-1-8-2 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
lw. forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: Bennett, Ventura
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Pages 20739 and 20740 have been corrected to read:
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated January 24, 1984
which transmits its resolution 1-9-84, adopted on January
17, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-1-8-2 submitted by
Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. , requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to convert an existing building
located on the south side of Seven Mile Road west of
Middlebelt Road in Section 11 , to a multi-tenant retail
facility, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
18.47 of Ordinance #543, as amended, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
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At 8:34 p.m. Councilman Bishop passed the gavel to Councilman Taylor.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Ventura
NAYS• Gundersen, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#108-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated January 24, 1984
which transmits its resolution 1-9-84, adopted on January
17, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-1-8-2 submitted by
Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. , requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to convert an existing building
located on the south side of Seven Mile Road west of
Middlebelt Road in Section 11 , to a multi-tenant retail
facility, 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
Imo and Petition 84-1-8-2 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Gundersen, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS. Bennett, Ventura
The President declared the resolution adopted.
At 8.39 p.m. Councilman Taylor returned the gavel to Councilman Bishop.
The Communication from the CETA Program Administrator, dated January
30, 1984, transmitting the Quarterly Financial Status Report for December 31 ,
1983, was received and filed for the information of the Council .
The Communication from the Finance Director, dated January 30, 1984,
transmitting the financial statements for the twelve months ending November
30, 1983, were received and filed for the information of the Council .
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Feenstra and
seconded by Councilman Taylor:
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#116-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
6, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of National Block Company, 39000 Ford Road,
Westland, Michigan 48185, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Road Maintenance Section) with Air Entrained Cement
at the unit prices bid through April 1 , 1985 for the total
estimated amount of $5,820, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#117-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Director of
Public Safety dated January 27, 1984, which also bears the
signatures of the Finance Director and the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase from Motorola, 26211
Central Park Blvd. , Suite 110, Southfield, Michigan 48076,
of seven (7) Motorola 4 frequency "Prep" 5 watt portable
radios for a total price of $9,239 16 (which includes 2%
surcharge to the State of Michigan) , further, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without
competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the
low State of Michigan bid price, as well as for the additional
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,
lir as amended.
#118-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Vice President of the Sheffield Estates Homeowner's
Association dated February 1 , 1984, wherein a request is
submitted for the construction of sidewalks on Wayne Road,
south of Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Engineering Division for its report and
recommendation, and which report shall include consideration
of the possible use of Community Block Grant Funds for
construction of bicycle paths, and which report, upon receipt,
shall thereafter be submitted to the Streets, Roads & Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation
#119-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Historical Commission dated January 26, 1984,
approved by the Director of Community Resources and the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and having also considered communications dated January
13, 1984 from the Newburg United Methodist Church, 36500
Ann Arbor Trail , Livonia, Michigan 48150, the Council does
hereby grant permission to the said church to use the Newburg
Church located in the Historical Village at Greenmead and
the grounds thereof as part of their sesquicentennial
celebration free of charge on Sunday, August 19, 1984, or
on August 26, 1984 if it rains on August 19, 1984, further,
the Council does hereby grant permission to the said Newburg
United Methodist Church to conduct a parade on August 19,
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1984, which would commence at 36500 Ann Arbor Trail at or
about 12:30 p.m. and arrive at the Newburg Church at Greenmead
approximately 11/2 hours later, the action taken herein being
made subject to approval of the Police Department.
#120-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Historical Commission dated January 26, 1984, which
bears the signatures of the Director of Community Resources
and the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and to which is attached proposed policies
and procedures for the use and rental of the Newburg Church
in the Historical Village at Greenmead for meetings and
weddings, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
#121-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January
30, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits Parks &
Recreation Commission resolution #1741-84, adopted on January
16, 1984, wherein a request is submitted for an advance
from the General Fund for the Ice Show, scheduled to be
conducted on March 30th through April 1 , 1984, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize as an advance, the
sum of $9,000 from the unexpended fund balance account for
this purpose, the same to be reimbursed from the proceeds
of ticket sales for this event
#122-84 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Livonia,
that the annual Memorial Day Celebration be, and hereby
is approved for Sunday, May 27, 1984 beginning at 9. 30 a.m. ;
and that the Wayne County Road Commission is hereby requested
to close Five Mile Road from Middlebelt to Farmington Road,
Farmington Road between Lyndon and Roycroft, and Merriman
between Lyndon and Puritan, May 27, 1984, between the hours
of 9.00 a m. and 2:00 p.m or until the road is returned
to normal traffic operation, that the City of Livonia will
assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as
a result of the road closure, and that Lt. Russell E. McQuaid
is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road closure
permit in behalf of the City of Livonia.
#123-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January
30, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 532-82 and to which is attached a report which
sets forth in detail the costs involved with respect to
sports activities and programs sponsored by the Parks and
Recreation Department, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report
and recommendation.
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#124-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Finance dated January 30, 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor and to which there is attached
General Fund Budget expenditure adjustments for the fiscal
year ending November 30, 1983, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the said adjustments in the manner and form
reflected in the said attachment.
#125-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Public Works, dated February 1 , 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute a lease agreement with the Ford Motor Company,
Governmental Relations Staff, The American Road, Dearborn,
Michigan 48121 , for a 4-door Lincoln Town Car automobile,
the terms of which lease are $3,275 per year, including
full maintenance, repairs and insurance, and which agreement
may be terminated at any time, upon at least thirty (30)
days written notice of termination by either party, said
vehicle to be used by the Office of the Mayor, further,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
Agreement 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.
#126-84 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section
5, Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and
based upon the appointment of the Mayor dated January 27,
1984, the Council does hereby consent to, and confirm, the
appointment of Julian Komarynski , 29490 Robert Dr. , Livonia,
Michigan 48150, to the Board of Review for a term of two
years expiring February 16, 1986, provided he takes the
oath of office as required in Chapter X, Section 2, of the
City Charter to be administered by the City Clerk
1127-84 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section
5, Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and
based upon the appointment of the Mayor dated February 2,
1984, the Council does hereby consent to, and confirm, the
appointment of Kay Sibert, 14220 Brentwood, Livonia, Michigan
48152, to the Board of Review, to fill the unexpired term
of Julia Ball , which term will expire February 16, 1985,
provided she takes the oath of office as required in Chapter
X Section 2 of the City Charter to be administered by the
City Clerk
The communication received from the Office of the Mayor, dated January
31 , 1984, regarding the Withdrawal of all appointments to the Industrial
Development Commission, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
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#128-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated February
6, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, with respect to the costs involved
in filing with the Michigan Supreme Court a printed brief
and appendix in three City of Livonia cases involving the
Department of Social Services, and having also considered
Invoice No. 2237, dated February 2, 1984, of Interstate
Brief and Record Company, Inc. , Suite 731 David Whitney
Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, the Council does hereby
appropriate the sum of $9808 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to be transferred to Account No. 222-826.000.000
for the purpose of making payment with respect to same,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said work
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 2 and D 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#129-84 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, March 28, 1984 at 8.00 p.m. at the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect
to the following item
Petition 83-12-1-21 , submitted by Robert J. Primeau
for a change of zoning of property located on
the northeast corner of Farmington Road and Norfolk
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, from R-3-A
to P.S. , the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 1-11-84 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 83-12-1-21 be approved,
Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less
than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said
public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance, and/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, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to
said public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by
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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
130-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Hearing Officer (City Engineer), dated February
7, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with
respect to a request to demolish a building located at 9436
Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan, the legal description of
which is as follows:
Lot 25, except the East 113 feet thereof, Valley
Rouge Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 67, Page
75, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being
part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S. , R.
9 E. , Livonia Twp. (now City of Livonia), Wayne
County, Michigan
and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer
on October 27, 1983, at the conclusion of which, based upon
the testimony and evidence presented, it having been the
determination of the Hearing Officer that the said structure
should be demolished inasmuch as it represents a hazard
and danger to the public health, safety and welfare, the
Council does hereby determine, in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 15.52.140 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, that a hearing shall take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, March
28, 1984 at 8 00 p m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, further, the City Clerk is hereby
requested to, no less than ten (10) days prior to the
aforesaid date of the said hearing, cause to have a notice
in writing of the aforesaid hearing to be mailed by certified
mail , return receipt requested, addressed to the owner or
agent thereof, or person in control of such building or
structure and the mortgagee of record or lienholders of
record, and if no such party or parties can be located,
then the notice shall be directed to each owner of, or party
in interest in, the building or structure in whose name
the property appears on the last local tax assessment records,
and, further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
#131-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated February 15, 1984 from George Cueter, agent for Sisters
Chicken & Biscuits, which in accordance with the provisions
of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on
February 14, 1984 by the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 2-22-84 with regard to Petition 84-1-2-1 submitted
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by Sisters Chicken & Biscuits requesting permission to
construct a restaurant with a drive-thru window on the north
side of Plymouth Road between Hartel and Camden in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council does hereby designate
Wednesday, March 28, 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 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: Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#132-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water & Sewer Committee dated February
9, 1984, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 605-83,
and having also considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated January 9, 1984, with regard to the Seven
Mile Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendations set
forth in the aforesaid communication from the City Engineer
and to authorize proceeding with the aforesaid project without
requiring special participation on the part of the property
owners who will benefit by the project with the provisions
that (1 ) all property owners connecting to the sewers pay
the usual tap-in fees at time of connection, and (2) the
owners of Bureau of Taxation Parcel No 06K1b2a provide
the City with written assurance that any on-site sanitary
sewers needed for the development of their property will
be constructed at their expense and will be of a size,
elevation, grade and location which meets the approval of
the City's Engineering/Inspection Division, further, the
Council does hereby request that the Water & Sewer Board
review current tap-in charges for sanitary sewers as to
the adequacy of such fees and thereafter submit its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#133-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
8, 1984, the Council takes this means to indicate its support
in concept of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce Program
promoting the image of the City of Livonia.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#134-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
6, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 156-83
in connection with the report and recommendation of the City
Engineer dated December 8, 1982, with regard to the proposed
installation of high pressure sodium street lights on davitt
poles in the Tiffany Park Subdivision and the Tiffany Park
Subdivision No 4 in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, and
a public hearing having been held thereon on February 7, 1983
pursuant to Council Resolution 19-83, after due notice as
required by Title 2, Chapter 5 of said code, as amended, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with
respect to this matter.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#135-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
6, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 156-83
in connection with the report and recommendation of the
City Engineer dated December 8, 1982, with regard to the
proposed installation of high pressure sodium street lights
on davitt poles in the Tiffany Park Subdivision and the
Tiffany Park Subdivision No 4 in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
19, and a public hearing having been held thereon on February
7, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 19-83, after due
notice as required by Title 2, Chapter 5 of said code, as
amended, the Council does hereby refer this item back to
the Engineering Division for a new report and recommendation
with respect to the installation of street lights on Mason
Street only.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#136-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
6, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 17-84
with respect to a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission dated August 25, 1983, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated December 8,
1983 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
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of the request of Ronald Lenard for a transfer of ownership
of 1983 Class C licensed business with dance permit located
at 28121 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, such approval
to be based upon compliance with a landscape plan dated
January 19, 1984, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#137-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 27,
1984, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public
Safety and the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Dictaphone Corporation, 120 Old Post Road, Rye, New York
10580, for supplying the Police Division with a 40-Channel
Tape/Logging Recorder (Model No. 5402) for the price of
$19,603 ($34,734 less $15,131 trade-in) , the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received which meets
specifications, it being the determination of the Council
to reject the bid submitted by Magnasync/Moviola Corporation
for the reasons (1 ) that the same does not meet
specifications, and particularly with regard to Minimum
Specifications #9 and #17 which read as follows
9. Record inputs shall be D C isolated and be of an
impedance of 10K ohms or greater. Each channel must
accept line levels between -30 DBM and +20 DBM.
17. Manufacturer must be able to service equipment within
8 hours of notification of failure.
(2) that the Magnasync recorder may not be compatible with
the City's existing system, and (3) that Magnasync does
not presently have a product with even a 10-channel system,
according to our communications expert, Joseph Sellinger.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS• None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#138-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
7, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of National Ready-Mix Inc , 39000 Ford Road, Westland,
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Michigan 48185, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with Readymix Concrete at the
unit prices bid through April 1 , 1985 and for the total
estimated price of $24,450, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, Further,
that in the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to
furnish the Readymix Concrete on any given day, the second
lowest bid of Clawson Concrete Company, 21990 Greenfield
Road, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, which also meets
specifications, is hereby accepted as an alternate for
supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance
Section) with Readymix Concrete at the unit prices bid through
April 1 , 1985 for a total estimated price of $24,653.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#139-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Loretta Delaney, daughter, guardian and conservator of Noella
Borman, 8535 Inkster Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, dated
January 27, 1984, with regard to certain repair costs incurred
as a result of sidewalk construction at 9025 Gillman in
1983, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Department of Law for its report and recommendation with
respect to such matters as guardianship, the obligations
of the City, possible deferment of special assessment costs;
further, the Council also requests that the Planning Director
submit his report and recommendation relative to the possible
use of Community Block Grant Funds with respect to this
matter.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#140-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated January 25, 1984, wherein it is
recommended that the Civil Service Commission and City Council
adopt resolutions permitting the time as Public Service
Interns to be included for employees who thereafter attained
permanent Civil Service positions as continuous service
and seniority time for these employees, and having also
considered a communication from the CETA Program Administrator
dated February 15, 1984 in connection with this item, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance & Insurance
Committee for its report and recommendation.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#141-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 27, 1984
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved by the Mayor, and the attached invoice from the
Wayne County Road Commission dated January 20, 1984, the
Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount
of $6,691 .41 to the Wayne County Road Commission, 415
Clifford, Detroit, Michigan 48226, in connection with the
installation of 2-pier end flasher units at the center pier
of the C & 0 Railroad bridge on Newburgh Road, it appearing
from the aforementioned report that all work with respect
to this item has been completed in accordance with City
standards and specifications, further, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $6,691 41 from the 7 9 Million Dollar General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#142-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Acting Director of the Wayne County Planning
Commission dated January 1984, and to which is attached
a copy of the proposed Wayne County Solid Waste Management
Plan as prepared by the Wayne County Solid Waste Management
Committee, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Water and Sewer Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#143-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk dated February 8, 1984,
relative to the designation of the polling places in Precincts
12A, 22A and 34A, the Council does hereby designate Coolidge
School for Precinct 12A, Kennedy School for Precinct 22A,
and the Italian Club House of Livonia for Precinct 34A.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
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#144-84 RESOLVED, that having considered 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.0 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 refer this item to the Computer Committee for
its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Bennett, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS. Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#145-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January
30, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation of
$200 from the Livonia Mid-Day Kiwanis for the purpose of
sponsoring two (2) floor hockey teams, further, the Council
does hereby determine to increase Account #101-711-766-000
by a like amount for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#146-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated February 2, 1984, from the Department of Law
transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement
more particularly described as
Grant of Easement, dated January 17, 1984, executed
by James Walworth, President and Patrick Piscopo, Director
of Finance, of Health Alliance Plan of Michigan, a
Michigan non-profit corporation, for
A twenty (20) foot wide easement, the centerline
of said easement being more particularly described
as follows:
Part of the S.W 1/4 of Section 24, T. 1 S. , R 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being
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more particularly described as follows Beginning
at a point on the North line of Interstate 96 distant,
N 88°08'02" E. , 577.69 feet and N 01°51 '58" W. ,
108.83 feet and N. 86°33'16" E. , along said North
line, 352.17 feet and continuing along said North
line, N. 88°15'03" E. , 247.80 feet to the Point
of Beginning of the centerline of said twenty (20)
foot wide easement, thence N. 02°21 '52" W. , 284.99
feet to the Point of Ending of the centerline of
twenty (20) foot wide easement herein described.
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 Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#147-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated February 9, 1984, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 918-83, transmitting for
Council acceptance a Warranty Deed dated January 24, 1984,
executed by F J. Halonen, President, and Linda K Korpela,
Assistant Secretary, Detroit and Northern Savings and Loan
Association, conveying to the City certain property described
as follows:
Lot 365, including adjoining one-half of the vacated
alley at the rear thereof, Schanhites Marquette Manor
Subdivision, City of Livonia, 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#148-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated February 15, 1984, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 539-83, transmitting for
Council acceptance a warranty deed dated November 3, 1983,
executed by John McLeod and Janet McLeod, his wife, conveying
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to the City certain property described as follows:
East 30 feet of the North 60.0 feet of the South 502.0
feet of the West 220 0 feet of the East 1/2 of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan (Camden Avenue right-of-way - Part
of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 25Q39a)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, 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.
*Councilman McCann arrived at 8 25 p m.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#149-84 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 Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#150-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated February 17, 1984 from William L Roskelly which in
accordance with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal
from a determination made on February 14, 1984 by the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 2-26-84 with regard
to Petition 84-1-2-6 submitted by William L. Roskelly
requesting permission to construct a Burger King Restaurant
on the East side of Middlebelt Road between Five Mile Road
and Roycroft in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, the Council
does hereby designate Wednesday, March 28, 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
No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#151-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated February 17, 1984, approved
by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to the filing of a brief
amicus curiae by the Michigan Municipal Attorneys Association
with the Michigan Supreme Court in City of Livonia, et al
v Department of Social Services, et al , Supreme Court Docket
Nos. 70315, 70316 and 71155, the Council does hereby, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, request that the
Michigan Municipal Attorneys Association file a brief amicus
curiae in the aforesaid captioned case, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Municipal Attorneys Association,
Attention. Louis C Andrews, Jr , Secretary, 1675 Green
Road, Post Office Box 1487, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#152-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
20, 1984, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 66-84,
with respect to the site plan submitted by John Dinan in
connection with waiver use approval previously granted and
approved to construct general office buildings on the east
side of Farmington Road between Lyndon and Five Mile Road
in the NW 1/4 of Section 22, which property is zoned P.S. ,
the Council does hereby approve the said site plan, as
revised, subject to compliance with the following conditions.
(1 ) That Site Plan prepared by Michael Boggio
Associates, revised 10/13/83, which is hereby
approved shall be adhered to
(2) That Building Elevation Plan dated 9/1/83,
prepared by Michael Boggio Associates, which
is hereby approved shall be adhered to, with
the exception that the center building section
shall have a fieldstone exterior in place
of the siding as shown.
(3) That Landscape Plan dated 10/13/83, prepared
by Michael Boggio Associates, which is hereby
approved shall be adhered to, with the exception
that the berm as shown shall have a minimum
height above the parking lot grade of 6 feet.
(4) That the protective masonry wall shall be
of a brick design to match the brick proposed
for the principal buildings.
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(5) There shall be no outdoor storage of trash
or dumpster and that there shall be internal
trash handling.
(6) That the earth berming and landscaping as
proposed along Westmore and Lyndon Avenues
shall be provided in total as part of Phase
1 construction.
(7) That the outdoor lighting standards shall
be limited in height to 20 feet.
(8) That all areas proposed to be landscaped as
shown on the approved Landscape Plan shall
be serviced with an underground sprinkler
system; such landscaping to include the sodding
of and the installation of an underground
irrigation system in the public right-of-way
along the north side of Lyndon Avenue and
the west side of Westmore Avenue.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#153-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated November
4, 1983, approved by the City Treasurer and approved for
submission by the Mayor, with respect to the imposition
of a 4% county property tax administration fee collected
after the last day of February and before settlement by
the county treasurer, as provided for in Section 44(3) of
the General Property Tax Law [MCLA 211 .44(3)] , the Council
does hereby authorize the imposition of a 4% county property
tax administration fee with respect to the preparation of
1983 personal property tax rolls and tax statements; further,
that this action shall continue in full force and effect
with regard to all future (1984 and thereafter) personal
property tax rolls and tax statements unless the authorization
herein is rescinded and repealed by future action and
subsequent resolution of the City Council , and the City
Assessor, the City Treasurer and the City Clerk 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: Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
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#154-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated November
4, 1983, approved by the City Treasurer and approved for
submission by the Mayor, with respect to the imposition
of a 4% county property tax administration fee collected
after settlement by the county treasurer, the Council does
hereby authorize the imposition of a 4% county property
tax administration fee with respect to the preparation of
1983 personal property tax rolls and tax statements, further,
that this action shall continue in full force and effect
with regard to all future (1984 and thereafter) personal
property tax rolls and tax statements unless the authorization
herein is rescinded and repealed by future action and
subsequent resolution of the City Council , and the City
Assessor, the City Treasurer and the City Clerk 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. Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,025th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Livonia was duly adjourned at 8 35 p.m , February 22, 1984
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK