HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1984-02-08 20721
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 8, 1984, the above meeting was held at the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the
President of the Council at approximately 8 05 p m. 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, Patricia Miencier, Deputy City Clerk, John
J. Nagy, Planning Director, G E Siemert, Chief Engineer, Jack Dodge, Finance
Director, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, James Inglis,
Director of Housing, James Miller, Personnel Director, Joan Duggan, Director
of Community Resources, and Robert Biga, Assistant Superintendent of Public
Service.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#69-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,023rd Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held January
25, 1984, are hereby approved
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#70-84 WHEREAS, February 8, 1984, at 4 00 o'clock p.m. ,
Eastern Standard Time, has been set as the date and time
for opening bids for the purchase of $1 ,550,000 1984 Michigan
Transportation Fund Bonds of the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan,
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AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened
and read,
Ise AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received;
E F Hutton 8.9355%
Merrill Lynch 8.9884%
A.G. Edwards 9.0544%
First of Michigan 9.0952%
Manley, Bennett, McDonald 9.2674%
AND WHEREAS, the bid of E F Hutton has been determined
to produce the lowest interest cost to the City
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 . The bid of E F Hutton as above stated, be and
the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned
to each bidder's representative or by registered mail
3. The City will not invest, reinvest, or accumulate
any moneys deemed to be proceeds of the Bonds pursuant to
103(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended,
and the applicable regulations thereunder, in such a manner
as to cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the
meaning of said 103(c) and the applicable regulations
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thereunder.
4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution
be and the same hereby are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results.
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: None
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman McCann and seconded
by Councilman Feenstra:
#71-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
dated December 28, 1983, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
bids received for athletic equipment for 1984 as set forth
in a list and tabulation attached to the aforesaid
communication, the Council does hereby determine to accept
the unit price bids as recommended in the aforesaid list
for a total estimated price of $8,704 62, for the quantities,
items, bidders, brands and prices indicated, the same having
been in fact the lowest bids received for these items which
meet specifications
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#72-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 23,
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 following
high bids for the sale by the City of Livonia of six (6)
1981 Chrysler LeBarons to the following parties in the manner
indicated•
Car #81-03 $1 ,333.00 William T Diehl
35949 Vargo, Livonia, MI 48152
591-1582
Car #81-07 $1 ,256.00 Timothy Wade
14985 Arden, Livonia, MI 48154
421-4406
Car #81-10 $1 ,311 00 Lee Roesner
34805 Norfolk, Livonia, MI 48152
477-5118
Car #81-15 $1 ,227 00 Charles Wittwer
30427 Minton, Livonia, MI 48152
422-6598
Car #81-16 $1 ,225.00 Dealer's Choice
Car #81-19 $1 ,225 00 Joe Vaught
Ifto 9231 Leavenworth
Kansas City, Kansas
(913) 299-3032
(913) 334-9416
Further, the Council does hereby authorize the deposit of
the foregoing sums in Account #101-325-985-000-000 for the
purchase of new marked police vehicles
#73-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
dated January 23, 1984, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Town and Country Pools,
3773 E. Morgan Road, Ypsilanti , Michigan for supplying
chlorine for the City's swim pools for the price of $ 80
per gallon, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications
#74-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
dated January 23, 1984, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Robertson Bros. Pool Service, 32749
Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018,
for opening and closing the City's three (3) municipal
pools for a total price of $3,400, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
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#75-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Director of
Public Safety dated January 27, 1984, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of 12 items of UPS spare parts for
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the uninterruptable power supply (UPS System) for the police
computer from International Power Machines Corporation,
11534 Pagemill Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, for a total price
of $4,600, including shipping, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the said purchase 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 4 & 5 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended.
#76-84 RESOLVED, that the council does hereby refer to
the Computer Committee, for its report and recommendation,
the subject of preventable maintenance and uninterruptable
power supply for the police computer.
#77-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Reverend Kenneth G Davis of St Andrew's Episcopal
Church, 16360 Hubbard Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
January 11 , 1984, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize the installation of two (2) signs, one (1 ) on
Five Mile and Hubbard and one (1 ) on Six Mile and Hubbard,
with respect to the following events and on the following
dates in 1984:
lip (1 ) Antique Show on May 4 & 5, 1984; and
(2) Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show on
November 8, 1984.
#78-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated January 9,
1984, approved by the Director of Finance and the Mayor,
the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the following cash donations:
(1 ) Square Dancers - Wednesday
William H. Peterson $350 00
(2) Merri-Bowl Trimmers
Tuesdays 100 00
(3) Coupon Refunders
Fire Station Center 47.30
(4) Michael W Crane
Fire Station Center 40.00
(5) "Square Eights" 70.00
12124 Boston Post Road 60.00
150.00
(6) James W. Park
180.00
21984 Wildwood 236.50
$1 ,233.80
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further, the Council does hereby determine that the foregoing
sum of $1 ,233.80 be reflected as an increase in Account
#101 .174-931 .010.000.
#79-84 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
VIII , Section 5 of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and
based upon the appointment of the Mayor dated January 16,
1984, the Council does hereby consent and confirm the
reappointment of Mr. Louis Lekar, 34920 Beacon, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, to the Board of Review for a term of three
years expiring February 16, 1987, 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.
#80-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated January 18, 1984, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and in accordance with Chapter
VIII , Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby determine to approve the following dates
for the Board of Review to conduct public hearings in 1984:
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 6, 1984 9 00 a m - 12:30 p m. 1 :30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m
Wednesday March 7, 1984 9 30 a m. - 12 30 p m. 1 30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday March 8, 1984 9 30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 1 :30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
March 9, 1984 9.30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1 .30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
March 10, 1984 9 30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
SECOND SESSION
Monday March 12, 1984 2.00 p m. - 8.00 p m
Tuesday March 13, 1984 9 30 a m - 12.30 p.m. 1 .30 p.m. - 4:30 p m
Wednesday March 14, 1984 9.30 a m - 12:30 p.m. 1 :30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday March 15, 1984 9.30 a m - 12:30 p m. 1 :30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday March 16, 1984 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p m. 1 .30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Monday March 19, 1984 2 00 p.m. - 8.00 p m
Tuesday March 20, 1984 9 30 a.m - 12:30 p m. 1 30 p m. - 4 30 p m
Wednesday March 21 , 1984 9.30 a m - 12:30 p m. 1 .30 p.m. - 4 30 p.m
Thursday March 22, 1984 9 30 a m. - 12:30 p m. 1 .30 p.m - 4:30 p.m
Friday March 23, 1984 9.30 a.m. - 12:30 p m 1 .30 p m - 4.30 p.m
Saturday March 24, 1984 9.30 a m. - 2.00 p.m.
Monday March 26, 1984 2.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Tuesday March 27, 1984 9 30 a.m. - 12. 30 p.m. 1 :30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Wednesday March 28, 1984 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p m 1 .30 p.m - 4.30 p.m
Thursday March 29, 1984 9.30 a m. - 12.30 p m. 1 .30 p.m. - 4 30 p.m
Friday March 30, 1984 9.30 a m - 12.30 p.m. 1 .30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
Saturday March 31 , 1984 9.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m
Monday April 2, 1984 9:30 a m. - 12:30 p.m.
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in the Board of Review Conference Room of the Assessor's Office
in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
and such additional meetings as may be necessary for the
purpose of reviewing the assessment roll for the year 1984
and hearing any taxpayers deeming themselves aggrieved by
the said assessments
Further, the Council does hereby determine that the daily
rate of compensation to be paid to the members of the Board
of Review shall be in the amount of $95.00 for the Chairperson
and $80.00 for other members.
Pursuant to Public Act No. 165, Public Acts of 1971 , we
hereby give notice that the following tentative ratios and
multipliers supplied by Wayne County will be used to determine
the State Equalized Value (S E.V. ) for the year 1984.
CLASS RATIO S.E.V. FACTOR (MULTIPLIER)
Residential 50.00 1 .0000
Agricultural 50 00 1 .0000
Commercial 50.00 1 .0000
Industrial
50 00 1 .0000
Personal
50.00
1 .0000
#81-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the CETA Program Administrator dated January 12, 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached Modification #004 to
the City of Livonia CETA Fiscal Year 1983 Annual Plan for
the Administrative Cost Pool , the Council does hereby
authorize and approve the said grant modification in the
manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute
the same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well
as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
#82-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 4, 1984,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a list (5 pages) of costs and sidewalks that have been
constructed in connection with the 1983 miscellaneous sidewalk
and curb drop program (Contract 83-I) at various locations
Lor throughout the City, said list being included herein by
reference,
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which work was done pursuant to Council Resolutions 266-83,
362-83 and 602-83 and in accordance with the provisions
of Section 12 . 04.340 of Chapter 4, Title 12 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Treasurer is hereby
directed to send a statement of charges to all property
owners in the amounts outlined in the aforementioned list
in accordance with Section 3.08.150 of Title 3, Chapter
8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the
Council does hereby establish the evening of Wednesday,
April 18, 1984 at 8 00 p.m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as the time and place when
the Council shall meet for the purpose of adopting a
resolution placing a special assessment upon said property
for such charges unless the same are paid prior to the date
of such meeting, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer
are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
#83-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 4, 1984,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the 1983
Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Curb Drop Program, the Council
does hereby determine as follows:
(a) To authorize a transfer in the amount of
ihr $6,877.20 from Police Division Account No.
101-325-960-010 to the $7.9 million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue so
as to reimburse the Bond Issue for the cost
of installing sidewalks at the Police Firing
Range;
(b) To authorize the Finance Department to invoice
the Livonia Public Schools District in the
amount of $4,671 15 for sidewalks installed
at Washington Elementary and Frost Junior
High Schools, and
(c) To authorize an expenditure in the amount
of $29,538.65 (including the $6,877.20 transfer
from Police Division Account No.
101-325-960-010) from the $7.9 million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue to
cover the balance of the City's participation
in the program.
184-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 4, 1984
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
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is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a list (44 pages) of costs and sidewalks that have been
repaired and/or replaced in connection with the 1983 Sidewalk
Repair Program (Contract 83-J) at various locations throughout
the City, said list being included herein by reference,
which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution 363-83
and in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.04.340
of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the City Treasurer is hereby directed to send
a statement of charges to all property owners in the amounts
outlined in the aforementioned list in accordance with Section
3 08.150 of Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances , as amended, and the Council does hereby establish
the evening of Wednesday, April 18, 1984 at 8:00 p.m. at
the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as the time and place when the
Council shall meet for the purpose of adopting a resolution
placing a special assessment upon said property for such
charges unless the same are paid prior to the date of such
meeting; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
#85-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated January
5, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to four court claims against the City of Livonia police
professional liability policy which have either been settled
by the insurance carrier or the expenses to date have exceeded
the amount of the deductible, the claimants being Thomas
Garrett Jr. , Michael Hurley, Waleed Orow & Loral Orow, and
Patricia Turner, the Council does hereby authorize the payment
of the sum of $8,544.52 in the m4nner and form detailed
in the aforesaid communication, said sum to be charged to
Insurance Account #101-925-918.
#86-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Planning Director dated January 12, 1984, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and to which are attached copies
of three proposals obtained from golf course consultants
in connection with a proposal to construct a second 18-hole
golf course as an expansion of the Whispering Willows Golf
Course, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
#87-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated January
17, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor and to which is attached an
invoice from B & V Construction, Inc. , 25301 Novi Road,
Novi , Michigan 48050, dated January 13, 1984, in the amount
of $7,955 50, for services rendered in plowing snow from
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city streets on January 10-11 , 1984, the Council does hereby
authorize the payment of same, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04.140 D. 1 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#88-84 WHEREAS• Senate Bills 544 and 545 are presently in the Finance
and Municipalities Committee; and
WHEREAS: Senate Bills 544 and 545 create a Metropolitan Water
and Sewer Assembly which will consist of a
representative approved by the City Council or
Township Board of each municipality served by the
water and sewer system, and voting in the Assembly
will be proportional based on population; and
WHEREAS. The new Assembly will elect a Regional Water and
Sewer Board consisting of 9 members, 3 from the
City of Detroit, and 6 from the other communities;
and
WHEREAS• The City of Detroit through its Board of Water
Commissioners operates and controls a wholesale
water and sewer treatment system which serves more
than 100 municipalities in Metropolitan Detroit,
and
WHEREAS: Although water and sewer service from this regional
system is paid for by the charges collected from
individual citizens in more than 100 communities,
total operating control of this regional system
is vested in one individual , the Mayor of the City
of Detroit, who appoints all 7 members of the Board
of Water Commissioners, and
WHEREAS Over the last 13 years the wholesale sewage treatment
rate has been increased by the Detroit Board of
Water Commissioners by more than 1 ,400%, and
WHEREAS. The management and staff of the Detroit Water and
Sewerage Department have been adversely affected
by the large number of management changes over the
last few years, including 5 directors of the
Department in a period of 8 years, and
WHEREAS: More than half of the population served by the Detroit
Water and Sewer System reside outside the City of
Detroit, and more than one half of the revenues
of the system, based on user charges, are paid by
Ibpcustomers located outside the City of Detroit;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. That the City of Livonia strongly
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endorses and supports the enactment of this State
legislation which would provide for the establishment
of a Regional Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners which
would be directly responsible to the total service area
of the water and sewer system, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the members of the Regional Water and
Sewer Commission should fairly represent the entire service
area governing bodies of the municipalities served by
the regional system, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to Senator R Robert Geake and State Representative Jack
E. Kirksey.
#89-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated January 24, 1984,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is
approved by the Director of Public Safety and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of a Lukas Extrication Tool from Lukas American,
Incorporated, 5203 Thatcher Road, Downers Grove, Illinois
60515, for the price of $8,200, the same to be appropriated
and expended from the 1968 Fire Department Bond Issue;
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140
D 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#90-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated January
25, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor and to which
are attached proposed 1983 budget transfers for major and
local street funds, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize the said transfers in the manner and form set
forth in the said attachments.
#91-84 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia, Michigan (herein called
the "Local Governing Body") acting by and through the Livonia
Housing Commission (herein called the "Local Authority")
proposes to enter into an Annual Contributions Contract
for Section 8 Leased Housing (herein called the "Contract")
with the United States of America (herein called the
"Government") , which Contract provides for annual
contributions to be made by the Government to assist the
Local Authority in providing decent, safe, and sanitary
housing for families of low income, pursuant to Section
8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1 . The Contract, HUD Form 52520 A, B and C , is
hereby approved and accepted both as to form and substance
and the President of the Housing Commission is hereby
authorized and directed to execute said Contract in triplicate
on behalf of the Local Authority, and the Clerk of the Local
Governing Body is hereby authorized and directed to impress
and attest the official seal of the Local Governing Body
on each such counterpart and to forward said executed
counterparts, or any of them, to the Government together
with such other documents evidencing the approval and
authorizing the execution thereof as may be required by
the Government.
#92-84 Whereas, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Wayne Distributing Company, Inc. , 12200 Sears Avenue,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated December 21 , 1983, which
submits an application proposing the establishment of an
industrial development district, and
Whereas, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974, as amended, this Council has authority to establish
"industrial development districts" within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia; and
Whereas, there is located within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia an area of approximately 4.31 acres
lying in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 26 as more particularly
described in the attachment to the application which is
hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter referred
to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 12" (Lots 2, 3 and 4 of "Plymouth Road Industrial
Subdivision") ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Livonia,
as follows
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written notice
by certified mail of this action to all owners of
real property within the boundaries of Proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 12.
2. This City Council sets Wednesday, March 14, 1984
at 8:00 p.m as the date for the holding of a public
hearing on the question of whether this City Council
should establish the Industrial Development District
described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide
notice, as required by law, of the public hearing
fixed above, so that all residents or taxpayers
of the City of Livonia shall be afforded an
opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District
described above.
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#93-84 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 14, 1984 at 8.00 p.m. at the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect
to the following item:
Petition 83-11-1-20, submitted by Robert L. Sarna for
a change of zoning of property located on the southwest
corner of Stark Road and Pinetree in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 33, from P.L to P.S , the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 1-1-84 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 83-11-1-20 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
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
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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#94-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated January 18, 1984, with regard to HB
4856 which is currently in the House Liquor Control Committee,
and which legislation would remove the population quota
for issuing tavern licenses, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#95-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does, pursuant to Section
23.01 (a) of Ordinance 543, request that the City Planning
Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter submit
its report and recommendation with regard to a proposed
amendment to Section 11 .03 of Ordinance 543, which would
provide that taverns and other establishments which have
benefit of a tavern license shall be established as waiver
uses.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen , seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#96-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director and the Director
of Public Works dated January 24, 1984, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and in accordance with the provisions
set forth in paragraph 3 of the 1983 Weed Cutting Contract
authorized pursuant to Council Resolution 287-83, dated
April 20, 1983, the Council does hereby authorize the
extension of the current agreement between the City of Livonia
and Vancleve's Weed Cutting Service, 10890 Morton Taylor
Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111 , for a one year period
to be based upon the same terms and conditions as are set
forth in the 1983 contract; further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the transfer of the sum of $26,000
from the unexpended fund balance of the Refuse Account to
the Weed Cutting Account, 205-525-818.015 000.
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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#97-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Best Way Recycling, Inc , dated January 16, 1984, which
sets forth certain objections to the license and bonding
requirements prescribed in Section 13.36.430 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Water & Sewer Committee for its report and
recommendation
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
198-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Best Way Recycling, Inc. , dated January 16, 1984, which
sets forth certain objections to the license and bonding
requirements prescribed in Section 13.36.430 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Zoning Ordinance Compliance section of the Planning
Department for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
199-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director dated January 17,
1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 900-83 in connection with a letter from Mr. &
Mrs. Stephen Demeter, 11829 Inkster Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, dated November 10, 1983, wherein a request was
submitted for the reimbursement of the cost of installing
a sidewalk in the amount of $575, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the payment of the sum of $575 to
Mr. & Mrs. Demeter in the manner requested, and for this
purpose, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of the sum of $451 .44 from Community
Development Block Grant Funds and the sum of $123.56 from
the Damage Claim Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated January 13, 1984, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on January 12, 1984,
wherein the Commission did recommend the establishment of
the classification of Labor Relations Director at a salary
rate, effective December 1 , 1983, as follows.
Step 1 Step 11/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual 38,459.20 39,228.80 40,019.20 41 ,620.80 43,284.80 45,011 .20
Bi-wkly 1 ,479.20 1 ,508.80 1 ,539.20 1 ,600.80 1 ,664.80 1 ,731 20
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#100-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated January 13, 1984, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on January 12, 1984,
wherein the Commission did recommend the establishment of
the classification of Labor Relations Director at a salary
rate, effective December 1 , 1983, as follows:
Step 1 Step 11/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual 38,459.20 39,228.80 40,019.20 41 ,620.80 43,284.80 45,011 .20
Bi-wkly 1 ,479.20 1 ,508.80 1 ,539 20 1 ,600.80 1 ,664.80 1 ,731 20
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: None
Councilman Feenstra offered the following resolution
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated January 13, 1984, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on January 12, 1984,
wherein the Commission did recommend that the salary rate
for City Engineer be established, effective December 1 ,
1983, as follows
Step 1 Step 11/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual 39,291 .20 40,081 .60 40,892.80 42,536.00 44,241 60 46,009.60
Bi-wkly 1 ,511 .20 1 ,541 .60 1 ,572.80 1 ,636.00 1 ,701 .60 1 ,769.60
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action
The motion died for lack of support.
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#101-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated January 13, 1984, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on January 12, 1984,
wherein the Commission did recommend that the salary rate
for City Engineer be established, effective December 1 ,
1983, as follows
Step 1 Step 11/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual 39,291 20 40,081 .60 40,892.80 42,536.00 44,241 .60 46,009.60
Bi-wkly 1 ,511 20 1 ,541 60 1 ,572 80 1 ,636.00 1 ,701 .60 1 ,769.60
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra
NAYS: Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Feenstra offered the following resolution.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated January 13, 1984, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolutuion
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on January 12, 1984,
wherein the Commission did recommend that the salary rate
for the Planning Director be established, effective December
1 , 1983, as follows:
Step 1 Step 11/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual 39,291 .20 40,081 .60 40,892.80 42,536.00 44,241 .60 46,009.60
Bi-wkly 1 ,511 .20 1 ,541 .60 1 ,572 80 1 ,636.00 1 ,701 .60 1 ,769.60
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
The motion died for lack of support
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann,
11, it was
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#102-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated January 13, 1984, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on January 12, 1984,
wherein the Commission did recommend that the salary rate
for the Planning Director be established, effective December
1 , 1983, as follows
Step 1 Step 11/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual 39,291 .20 40,081 60 40,892 80 42,536.00 44,241 .60 46,009.60
Bi-wkly 1 ,511 .20 1 ,541 .60 1 ,572.80 1 ,636.00 1 ,701 .60 1 ,769.60
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
it was On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
#103-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of the Housing Commission dated January
18, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
is attached Livonia Housing Commission resolution 1-84,
wherein it is recommended that all pay rates and employee
benefits received by general employees in the classified
service be extended to the Clerk-Typist II at McNamara Towers
and the Caretaker Custodian at McNamara Towers #1 for the
period December 1 , 1983 to November 30, 1986, 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, Bishop
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
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1104-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated January
23, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
is attached an annual membership notice for 1984 from
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, dated January
10, 1984, in the amount of $8,150, the Council does hereby
authorize the payment of this item from funds previously
budgeted for this purpose
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.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1105-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated January 24, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 1-8-84 adopted on January
17, 1984, with regard to Sign Permit Application #634,
submitted by George Ideh requesting approval to erect two
wall signs on a building located on the north side of Seven
Mile Road between Farmington Road and Westmore in Section
3, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve Sign Permit Application
#634, subject to compliance with the same conditions set
forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1106-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated January 24, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 1-10-84, adopted on January
17, 1984, with regard to Sign Permit Application #682,
submitted by Brite Lite Signs requesting to erect a sign
on an existing building located on the north side of Seven
Mile Road west of Farmington Road in Section 2, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve Sign Permit Application #682, subject
to compliance with the same condition set forth in the
aforesaid action of the Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#107-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated July 27, 1983, which
transmits its resolution 7-148-83 adopted on July 19, 1983,
with regard to Petition 83-6-8-18 submitted by Eugene Kusluski
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to erect a 75' radio antenna on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Haller and Camden in Section 25, pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of the Zoning
Ordinance #543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
83-6-8-18 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth
in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman 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.
A roll call vote was taken 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
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
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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.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#109-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Arts Commission dated January 19, 1984,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is indicated
that a watercolor, "Mother and Child" , was purchased by
the Livonia Cultural League and given to the Arts Commission's
Gallery V, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept the aforesaid watercolor which is to
be included as part of the City's collection.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#110-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated January 27, 1984, from the Department of Law
transmitting for Council acceptance three Grants of Easement
more particularly described as:
1 . Grant of Easement, dated September 28, 1983, executed
by Alan Mendelssohn, partner of Senior House
Partnership, a Michigan Partnership, for.
The west 17 feet of the following parcel of
land:
Lot 205, except the north 417 feet thereof,
also except the south 30 feet thereof,
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 2, as recorded
in Liber 66, Page 1 , Wayne County Records, said
plat being part of the south 5/8 of the N.E
1/4 and the east 1/2 of the north 3/8 of the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S , R 9 E , Livonia
Township (now City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan)
2. Grant of Easement, dated June 29, 1983, executed
by Doyle R. Tippett, President Macati Investment
Co. , a Michigan Corporation, for:
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The North 15 feet of the South 506 feet of Lots
200 and 201 , "Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 2",
as recorded in Liber 66, Page 1 , Wayne County
Records, said plat being part of the South 5/8
of the N.E. 1/4 and the East 1/2 of the North
3/8 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp. (now City of Livonia) ,
Wayne County, Michigan
3. Grant of Easement, dated October 10, 1983, executed
by Alan Mendelssohn, partner of Senior House
Partnership, a Michigan Partnership, for:
A twenty (20) foot wide easement being a part
of Lots 203, 204, and 205 of Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 2, as recorded in Liber 66, Page 1 ,
Wayne County Records, said plat being of the
S. 5/8 of the N.E. 1/4 and the E. 1/2 of the
N. 3/8 of the N.E 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , Livonia Twsp. (now City of Livonia) ,
Wayne County, Michigan, the centerline of said
twenty (20) foot wide easement being more
particularly described as beginning at the
Northeast corner of Lot 204 (as platted) of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 2 and proceeding
thence N. 89°05'30" W. , 20 0 feet to the Point
of Beginning of the twenty (20) foot wide easement
herein described; proceeding thence S. 0°06'20"
E. , 475 feet to Point "A" ' thence S. 89°05'30"
E. , 90.0 feet to a Point of Ending; thence
continuing from said Point "A" N. 89°05'30"
W. , 115.0 feet; thence S. 0°0620" E. , 440.0
feet, thence S. 89°05'30" E , 20 0 feet to
the Point of Ending of said twenty (20) foot
wide easement.
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution.
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.
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1111-84 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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1112-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated January
25, 1984, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 668-83
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated July 27, 1983, which transmits its resolution
7-145-83, adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard to Petition
83-4-2-15, submitted by Sam Moy requesting waiver use approval
to utilize an SDM license in connection with an existing
restaurant located on the west side of Middlebelt Road,
south of Six Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
83-4-2-15 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth
in the aforesaid said recommendation of the Planning
Commission, as well as the additional condition that the
petitioner limit his alcoholic beverage sales to oriental
beverages only.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1113-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated January
25, 1984, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 822-83
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated July 28, 1983, which sets forth its
resolution 7-137-83, adopted on July 19, 1983, with regard
to Petition 83-6-2-24, submitted by F 8 G, Inc. , requesting
waiver use approval to utilize a Class C liquor license
in connection with an existing restaurant located within
the Wonderland Shopping Center at the southwest corner of
Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
35, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
October 10, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 647-83,
the Council does hereby refer this item back to the Committee
of the Whole for further consideration.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#114-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
6, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 25-84
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated December 29, 1983, which transmits its
resolution 12-229-83 adopted on December 13, 1983, with
regard to Petition 83-11-8-29, submitted by Smith & Schurman
Associates, Inc , requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to develop multi-family dwellings on the
west side of Newburgh Road between Laurel Park Drive and
Seven Mile Road in Section 7, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance No 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 83-11-8-29 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the
same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission, as well as the
additional condition that full basements be constructed
in all units in lieu of being offered as an option
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,024th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 8.50 p.m. , February 8, 1984.
R BERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK