HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1984-04-04 20814
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND TWENTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 4, 1984, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President
of the Council at approximately 8 05 p.m. Councilman McCann delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result Present: Robert R.
Bishop, Robert E McCann, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor,
Robert D. Bennett, and Peter A. Ventura Absent. None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor,
Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Harry C Tatigian, City Attorney, John J. Nagy,
Planning Director; G. E. Siemert, Chief Engineer, Jack Dodge, Finance Director,
Barney Knorp, Fire Chief, Robert Turner, Public Safety Commissioner, James
Miller, Personnel Director, William Crayk, Police Chief; Robert Beckley,
Superintendent of Public Service, Robert Biga, Assistant Superintendent of
Public Service, and Mea Sirosky, Personnel Analyst
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#225-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,027th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March
21 , 1984, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#226-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 189th Special
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March
28, 1984, are hereby approved
The Communication from the Finance Director, dated March 23, 1984,
transmitting the Financial Statements for the month ending February 29, 1984,
was received and filed for the information of the Council .
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman McCann and
seconded by Councilman Feenstra.
#227-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated March 1 , 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 2628
2/84, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Case Power
and Equipment, 21377 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan
48034, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with one heavy duty Tractor Loader
with extendible dipperstick for a net price of $13,060,
based on a total price of $33,060 less trade-in of $20,000,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications
#228-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated March 1 , 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 2629
2/84, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Wm.F. Sell
& Son, Inc , 16555 S. Telegraph Road, Taylor, Michigan
48180, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with two nine ton tri-axle trailers
for a net price of $8,130.80, based on a total price of
$9,330.80 less trade-in of $1 ,200, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#229-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated March 1 , 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 2630
2/84, the Council does hereby accept the bid of GMC Truck
Center, 675 Oakland Avenue, Pontiac, Michigan 48055, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Sewer Maintenance
Section) with one high velocity water jet, vacuum sewer
basin cleaner and truck for a net price of $102,800, based
on a total price of $157,800 less trade-in of $55,000,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which
meets specifications
#230-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated February 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 unit price bid of Allie Brothers, 20295 Middlebelt,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the Police Division
with the uniform items set forth in the attachment for
the estimated total price of $49,374, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#231-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
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from the Boutique Chairperson of the Guild of St. Priscilla's
Church dated March 12, 1984, wherein a request is submitted
to add an additional sign to advertise an Arts & Crafts
Boutique to be conducted on Saturday, October 27, 1984,
which sign would be no larger than 4' x 8' and would be
placed within the property line during the period from
October 8, 1984 to October 27, 1984, the Council does hereby
grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted.
#232-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated March 16, 1984, submitted pursuant
to Section 2.48.020 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, with regard to the appointment of Mr. Andrew
R. Brodhun, 16915 Canterbury, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
as a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission
for a term which shall expire on April 2, 1991 , the Council
does hereby determine to confirm the appointment of Mr.
Brodhun, and it is hereby further provided that he shall
take the oath of office as prescribed by Chapter X, Section
3 of the City Charter.
#233-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated March 15, 1984, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Mr. Robert German, 31660 Bobrich, Livonia, Michigan and
in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended,
as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby find
that the proposed division of Tax Item No 46 040 01 0010
000 (Lots 10 & 11 , T. F. O'Connor's Merriman Park) would
not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid
ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing the
same into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which
shall read as follows
a. Lot 10, "Thomas F O'Connor's Merriman Park
Sub ", of part of S E 1/4 of S.E. 1/4 of Section
10, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now
City), Wayne County, Michigan Recorded in
Liber 67 of Plats, on page 88, Wayne County
Records. Subject to all easements and
restrictions of record.
b. Lot 11 ,"Thomas F. O'Connor's Merriman Park
Sub.", of part of S.E. 1/4 of S E. 1/4 of Section
10, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now
City) , Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded in
Liber 67 of Plats, on page 88, Wayne County
Records. Subject to all easements and
restrictions of record
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of
this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne
County Register of Deeds.
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The Communication from the Livonia Cable Commission, dated March
14, 1984, re the audio/video capability of providing minutes of Council meetings
by use of cable television, was received and filed for the information of the
Council .
#234-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated March 12,
1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a letter from the Assistant Superintendent of
Operations of the Livonia Public Schools dated March 8,
1984, which details the 1982-83 operating expenses of the
Youth Employment Office and requests a payment of $11 ,367
as the City's 40% share, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize this payment in the manner and form herein
requested.
#235-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 3,
1984, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of
Police dated March 12, 1984 in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Glenn A.
Iler to transfer ownership of 1983 SDM licensed business
with LQP from Donald T Hayes, for a business located at
27720 West Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152; and
lbw the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
#236-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Fire Chief dated March 20, 1984, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Safety and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the following computer equipment purchases and installation.
Digital Equipment Corporation (29% GSA) 21333 Haggerty,
Novi , MI 48050
1 Monitor Terminal VR 201-A $ 230
1 DecMate II W P PC278-A 1 ,900
1 Keyboard Dem. PC2K1-AA 173
1 S.W. DecMate II QWA01-A3 707
1 VT-220-C Terminal 767
1 Keyboard VT22K-BA 152
$3,929
Emulex Corporation 4000 Town Center, Suite 1301 , Southfield,
MI 48075
1 CM 22/EZ Port Cont $2,360
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2400 BPI w/modem
1 8 Channel Remote Cont.
BPI w/modem
1 CM22 to CP 11 15' Esacable 2,750
75
$5,185
Installation
A. Emulex $ 50
B. Dec. Equip. 450
C Freight and Insurance 243
$ 743
TOTAL $9,857
#237-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Fire Chief dated March 20, 1984, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Safety and is approved for submission
by the Mayor with regard to a proposed computer equipment
purchase and installation, the Council does hereby refer
the subject matter of this communication to the Computer
Committee for its report and recommendation.
#238-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Jane F. Hopper, 18596 Shadyside, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
dated March 21 , 1984, which bears the signatures of six
home owners, wherein a request is made for a street
improvement on Shadyside, south of Seven Mile to Curtis,
the Council does hereby refer this item together with a
proposal for a street improvement on Curtis, from Farmington
Road to Fairfield, to the City Engineer for (a hearing
with affected property owners and thereafter) a report
and recommendation.
#239-84 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain
programs to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment
and to revitalize the City's economy, and to assist
industrial and commercial enterprises, and to encourage
the location, expansion or retention of industrial and
commercial enterprises to provide needed services and
facilities to the City and its residents and to retain
employment opportunities in the City, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions and accomplish said purposes has been initiated
by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
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WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act
338 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act
338") , and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended,
has prepared and submitted a project plan (the "Project
Plan") involving the acquisition and renovation of a single
story warehouse facility to be undertaken on behalf of
The Grossman Company and to be leased to General Fasteners,
Inc. (the "Project") ; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to
hold a public hearing concerning the Project, the Project
Plan and the bonds proposed therein to be issued by the
Corporation (the "Bonds") , prior to taking legislative
action relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1 . Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council
shall meet on May 1 , 1984, at 8.00 o'clock p.m. , at which
time it shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation's
submission of the Project Plan and the issuance by the
Corporation of the Bonds
2 The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give
notice of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice
thereof in The Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general
'my circulation in the City, (2) posting in at least ten (10)
conspicuous and public places in the project district area;
and (3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel
of real property in the project district area at the last
known address of the owner as shown by the tax assessment
records, which notices shall be published and given at
least fourteen (14) full days prior to the date set for
said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the
following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR THE GROSSMAN COMPANY PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of
the Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia has submitted
a project plan to the City Council for its approval .
Said project plan deals with the acquisition
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and renovation of a 77,600 square foot single story
industrial warehouse facility to be owned by The Grossman
imw Company, to be leased to General Fasteners, Inc. and to
be located on a project area or site described as follows.
Lot No. 7 Globe Industrial Subdivision, Liber
90, pages 25 & 26, Plats, Wayne County Records,
more commonly known as 11820 Globe Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150
The street address of the facility is 11820 Globe Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150.
Said project plan details all information required by law
relative to said project and its impact on the community.
No persons will be displaced from the Project area as a
result of this project Said Project Plan also proposes
the issuance of revenue bonds by said Economic Development
Corporation in a maximum principal amount not to exceed
$1 ,500,000 to assist in the financing of said project.
The City Council will meet at 8.00 o'clock p.m ,
Tuesday, the 1st day of May, 1984, at the City Hall located
at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will
conduct a public hearing
lipThe public hearing shall consider the advisability
of the City Council approving, modifying or rejecting by
resolution said project plan and the issuance of bonds
as proposed therein.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements
of Sections 10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan,
1974, as amended The project plan and relevant maps or
plats are available for inspection at the City Clerk's
office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will
be offered an opportunity at said hearing to address the
City Council concerning said project, said project plan,
and the bonds proposed to be issued. Written comments
may also be submitted to the City Clerk prior to said
hearing.
Robert F Nash
City Clerk
4. The Council does hereby determine that the
foregoing form of notice and the manner of publication
directed is adequate notice to the citizens of the City
and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
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of the Council to hold a public hearing and the purpose
of the public hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions
insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this
resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.
#240-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated March 20, 1984 from Peter Romain, 27720 Joy Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination
made on March 13, 1984 by the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 3-48-84 with regard to Petition 84-2-2-7
submitted by Peter Romain requesting waiver use approval
to utilize an SDD license in connection with an existing
party store located on the northeast corner of Joy Road
and Cardwell in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, the Council
does hereby designate Tuesday, May 1 , 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.
1241-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated March 9, 1984, approved by
the Director of Public Works and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
765-83, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement of Purlingbrook between Eight Mile, and St.
Martins and Bretton, between Purlingbrook and Flamingo,
which property would be improved by placing approximately
4 inches of asphalt on the existing roadway, and such report
having indicated the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and
having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with
his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should
be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should
be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands
which should be included in the proposed special assessment
district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such
information, estimate, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of March 9, 1984, and that
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there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions
of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
Imw as amended, the Council does hereby set Tuesday, May 1 ,
1984 at 8 00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing
on the necessity for such proposed improvement which public
hearing shall be held before the Council in the Livonia
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
48154, pursuant to Section 3.08.070 of said Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing
as is required by Section 3 08.070 of said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result.
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS• None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#242-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee dated
March 15, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
882-83 in connection with a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated November 4, 1983, wherein she recommends
that Comerica of Livonia be designated as the depository
bank for water collection (in lieu of the current depository,
National Bank of Detroit) , the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action in view of the pending adoption
of an ordinance amendment designating Manufacturers Bank
of Livonia as the depository for water collections, in
lieu of the National Bank of Detroit.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#243-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee dated
March 15, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
174-84 in connection with a communication from the City
Treasurer dated February 10, 1984, wherein she recommends
that Manufacturers Bank of Livonia be designated as the
depository for water collections, in lieu of the current
depository, National Bank of Detroit, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action in view of the
pending adoption of an ordinance amendment designating
Manufacturers Bank of Livonia as the depository for water
collections, in lieu of the National Bank of Detroit.
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The communication from the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
March 15, 1984, re Annual Report from Finance Director with respect to general
161, depositories and collecting agents for taxes and water bills, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#244-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee dated
March 15, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
469-82 in connection with a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated May 28, 1982, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on May 27, 1982 wherein it is recommended that
the salary rate for Personnel Director be adjusted from
a maximum annual rate of $35,630.40 to $39,630.40,
retroactive to, and commencing from, February 1 , 1982,
the Council does hereby reject and deny this action since
the issue became moot in view of the wage freeze for all
employees which was then in effect.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#245-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee dated
March 15, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
622-82 in connection with a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated August 2, 1982, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor and wherein it is recommended that
the salary of the Executive Director of the Livonia Housing
Commission be established in the amount of $29,765.00
commencing with, and effective on, December 1 , 1982, the
Council does hereby reject and deny this action since the
issue became moot in view of the wage freeze for all
employees which was then in effect.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS: None
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#246-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee dated
March 15, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
554-82 in connection with a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated June 25, 1982, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on June 17, 1982, wherein it is recommended
that overtime at time and one half be granted to
administrative and professional classifications, excluding
department heads and assistant department heads, and which
would provide a cap of 40 hours on accumulation of
compensatory time, the Council does hereby refer this item
back to the Civil Service Department for a report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#247-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee dated
March 15, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
140-84 in connection with 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 approve and concur in
this action.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#248-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 100-84
in connection with 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:
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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,
subject to the position being filled at Step Grade 3,
effective April 1 , 1984, promoted to Step Grade 4 on December
1 , 1984, and promoted to Step Grade 5 on December 1 , 1985.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES McCann, Feenstra, Taylor, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. Gundersen, Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#249-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 55-84
in connection with a communication from the Mayor dated
January 9, 1984, wherein adjustments are recommended for
certain appointed positions, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the establishment of a salary for the Director
of the Livonia Housing Commission at an annual rate of
$33,300, effective December 1 , 1983.
On a substitute motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman
Gundersen, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 55-84
in connection with a communication from the Mayor dated
January 9, 1984, wherein adjustments are recommended for
certain appointed positions, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the establishment of a salary for the Director
of the Livonia Housing Commission at an annual rate of
$30,700, effective December 1 , 1983 and $33,300, effective
December 1 , 1984.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Feenstra, Gundersen
NAYS: McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura
The President declared the resolution denied
A roll call vote was taken on the previous resolution #249-84 offered by
Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman McCann, with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#250-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 55-84
in connection with a communication from the Mayor dated
January 9, 1984, with regard to the Director of the Livonia
Housing Commission, the Council does hereby determine to
extend to this position the same City benefits (I.E. ,
longevity, vacation credit, sick leave, etc. ) as are provided
to other appointed City positions, and the Council does
hereby authorize and approve such action for the period
December 1 , 1978 through November 30, 1982, and be it further
resolved, that effective December 1 , 1983, these benefits
will be restored to the same level as afforded other
appointed positions.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#251-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 101-84
in connection with 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 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
Bi-wkly $39,291 .20 40,081 .60 40,892.80 42,536.00 44,241 .60 46,009.60
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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS• None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#252-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 102-84
in connection with 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 12 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March
27, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 701-83
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated June 28, 1983 which transmits its resolution
6-127-83 adopted on June 21 , 1983 with regard to Petition
83-5-6-3 initiated by the City Planning Commission on its
own motion to amend Section 11 03 (q) of Zoning Ordinance
#543, so as to revise the regulations concerning enclosed
theaters in C-2 zoning districts, and the City Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on August 17, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 556-83,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 83-5-6-3 is hereby
approved and granted, in the manner and form recommended
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for revision by the Legislative Committee, and the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett
NAYS. McCann, Taylor, Ventura, Bishop
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March
27, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 716-81
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated May 20, 1981 , which sets forth its
resolution 5-84-81 adopted on May 12, 1981 , with regard
to Petition 81-3-6-4 submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Section 30.03, Permitted Uses, of Zoning
Ordinance 543, to incorporate subsection (2) , Theaters,
in the C-3 Zoning District Regulations, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on July 20, 1981 , pursuant to Council Resolution 538-81 ,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 81-3-6-4 is hereby
approved and granted, in the manner and form recommended
for revision by the Legislative Committee; and the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance 543 as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
1253-84 RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended
to include the statement "with the exception, however,
that the proposed ordinance shall require a minimum seating
capacity of 400 seats for each separate viewing audience, ."
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#254-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March
27, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 716-81
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated May 20, 1981 , which sets forth its
resolution 5-84-81 adopted on May 12, 1981 , with regard
to Petition 81-3-6-4 submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Section 30 03, Permitted Uses, of Zoning
Ordinance 543, to incorporate subsection (2) , Theaters,
in the C-3 Zoning District Regulations, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on July 20, 1981 , pursuant to Council Resolution 538-81 ,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 81-3-6-4 is hereby
approved and granted, in the manner and form recommended
for revision by the Legislative Committee, with the
exception, however, that the proposed ordinance shall require
a minimum seating capacity of 400 seats for each separate
viewing audience, and the Department of Law is requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#255-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine
to reconsider the action which denied the resolution moved
by Councilman Bennett and seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
with regard to Petition 83-5-6-3
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#256-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine
to amend the aforesaid resolution to read as follows:
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March
27, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 701-83
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated June 28, 1983 which transmits its resolution
6-127-83 adopted on June 21 , 1983 with regard to Petition
83-5-6-3 initiated by the City Planning Commission on its
own motion to amend Section 11 03 (q) of Zoning Ordinance
#543, so as to revise the regulations concerning enclosed
theaters in C-2 zoning districts, and the City Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on August 17, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 556-83,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 83-5-6-3 is hereby
approved and granted, in the manner and form recommended
for revision by the Legislative Committee, with the
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exception, however, that the proposed ordinance shall require
a minimum seating capacity of 400 seats for each separate
Imy viewing audience, and the Department of Law is requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#257-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March
27, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 701-83
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated June 28, 1983 which transmits its resolution
6-127-83 adopted on June 21 , 1983 with regard to Petition
83-5-6-3 initiated by the City Planning Commission on its
own motion to amend Section 11 .03 (q) of Zoning Ordinance
#543, so as to revise the regulations concerning enclosed
theaters in C-2 zoning districts, and the City Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on August 17, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 556-83,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 83-5-6-3 is hereby
approved and granted, in the manner and form recommended
for revision by the Legislative Committee, with the
exception, however, that the proposed ordinance shall require
a minimum seating capacity of 400 seats for each separate
viewing audience, and the Department of Law is requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#258-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March
27, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 235-82
in connection with a communication from the City Clerk,
dated March 24, 1982, to which is attached a proposed
software license agreement submitted by Computer Election
System, Inc. , with respect to the City Clerk's Computer
Program Agreement, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Computer Committee for its report and recommendation.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
imw and unanimously adopted, it was
#259-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March
27, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 797-82
in connection with a communication from the Adjutant of
the Disabled American Veterans, Livonia Chapter No 114,
received by the Office of the City Clerk on October 25,
1982, wherein it is requested that the present provisions
in the Livonia Traffic Ordinance be amended so as to
prescribe a mandatory fine of not less than $50.00, the
Council does hereby request that the District Court Judges,
by court order, revise the fine schedule for tickets for
violation of handicapped parking restrictions to a minimum
fine of $35, further, the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare an amendment to Section 10 48 200
of the Livonia Code so as to provide that vehicles which
are parked in violation of handicapped parking restrictions
be subject to being towed away at the owners' expense by
the Police Department
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#260-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March
27, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 120-84
in connection with 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 approve of the proposed policies and procedures
in the manner and form recommended for revision by the
Legislative Committee
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXHIBIT E, PARAGRAPHS B
AND D OF ORDINANCE NO. 1685, OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
low effective on publication.
Councilwoman Gundersen took from the table, for second reading and
adoption , the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 43, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LIVONIA ON JANUARY 21 , 1952, ENTITLED• "AN
ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFUNDING OF
OUTSTANDING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REFUNDING AND
EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, AND CONSTRUCTION OF
EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SUPPLY
SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SELF-LIQUIDATING
REVENUE BONDS FOR THESE PURPOSES UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF ACT 94, PUBLIC ACTS OF MICHIGAN,
1933, AS AMENDED PROVIDING FOR THE FIXING,
COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND DISPOSITION OF THE
REVENUES OF SAID WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF THE SAID
CITY OF LIVONIA, AND PROVIDING FOR A STATUTORY
LIEN IN FAVOR OF THE HOLDER OR HOLDERS OF SUCH
BONDS UPON THE WHOLE OF SUCH REVENUES "
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a comuunication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated March 1 , 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution WS 2626
2/84, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Price
Brothers Company, 37730 Amrhein, Livonia, MI 48150, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance
Section) with copper water tubing at the unit prices bid
as reflected in the attachment, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
On a substitute motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman
Ventura, it was
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#261-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
imp from the Water and Sewer Board dated March 1 , 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution WS 2626
2/84, with regard to bids received for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with copper
water tubing, the Council does hereby reject and deny these
bids and request that the Department readvertise and take
new bids for submission to Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#262-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Public Service Division submit a report and
recommendation with respect to such cities, if any, in
Michigan which use plastic service lines, costs involved
and such other ramifications as may be pertinent.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#263-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated March 1 , 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution WS 2627
2/84 with regard to bids received for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water
service parts and fittings, the Council does hereby reject
and deny these bids and requests that the department
readvertise and take new bids for submission to Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
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#264-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
imp from the City Assessor, dated March 6, 1984 and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Phil Mainella, 14941 Country Club, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
for a proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos.
46 001 04 0317 000 (010317), 46 001 04 0318 000 (010318)
and 46 001 04 0319 000 (010319) into two parcels, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura
NAYS• McCann, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#265-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Fire Chief dated February 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 approve and authorize
an appropriation in the amount of $25,000 from the 1968
Fire Department General Obligation Bond Issue for the
purchase of new equipment, provided however, that all
purchases hereunder shall be of a capital nature regarding
the costs involved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#266-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated March 8, 1984,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police
dated March 12, 1984 in connection therewith, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from Paul Sabatini for
a new dance permit to be held in conjunction with 1983
Class C license located at 31630 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES. McCann, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
impNAYS• Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#267-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated January 24, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 1-4-84 adopted on January
24, 1984 with regard to Petition 83-9-8-26 submitted by
Sun Refining & Marketing Company requesting site plan
approval in connection with an approval to rebuild an
existing gas station located on the southwest corner of
Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads in Section 11 , 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
83-9-8-26 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth
in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#268-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated March 5, 1984 which
transmits its resolution 2-40-84 adopted on February 28,
1984 with regard to a Landscape Plan submitted in connection
with Petition 83-9-8-26 by Sun Refining and Marketing Company
relative to a proposal to rebuild an existing gas station
located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile and Middlebelt
Roads in Section 11 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 the said landscape plan is hereby approved
and authorized, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#269-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 16, 1984,
imp which sets forth its resolution 2-22-84 adopted on February
14, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-1-2-1 submitted by
Sisters Chicken & Biscuits requesting waiver use approval
to construct a restaurant with a drive-thru window on the
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north side of Plymouth Road between Hartel and Camden in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned
C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on March 28, 1984, pursuant
to Council Resolution 131-84, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
said Petition 84-1-2-1 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon compliance with the following
conditions:
(1 ) that the Site Plan marked Sheet C-1 , dated 4/2/84,
as revised, prepared by Ventura & Associates,
Inc. , which is hereby approved shall be adhered
to;
(2) that the Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet 5,
dated 12/14/83, prepared by Shremshock-Yoder,
Architects, which is hereby approved shall be adhered
to;
(3) that the Floor Plan marked Sheet 1 , dated 12/12/83,
revised, prepared by Shremshock-Yoder, Architects,
which is hereby approved shall be adhered to;
(4) that the parking lights as depicted on Detail
Sheet 2, dated 12/12/83, prepared by
Shremshock-Yoder, Architects, are hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
(5) that the sign plans as depicted in the "graphics
identification program" illustrating 32 square
feet of wall sign and the low-profile free-standing
sign of 6' x 8' , as prepared by Product
Specifications are hereby approved and shall
be adhered to, and
(6) that Landscape Plan prepared by Ventura &
Associates, Inc. , dated 4/4/84, which is hereby
approved shall be adhered to and all site
landscaping including the protective screen wall
shall be installed before the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy and thereafter permanently
maintained.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS: McCann, Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
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#270-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 17, 1984,
which sets forth its resolution 2-26-84 adopted on February
14, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-1-2-6 submitted by
William L. Roskelly requesting waiver use approval to
construct and operate a restaurant with a drive-thru window
on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Five Mile Road
and Roycroft in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, which
property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 28,
1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 150-84, the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and said Petition 84-1-2-6 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon compliance
with the following conditions
(1 ) that Site and Landscape Plan dated 1/5/84, revised
4/4/84, prepared by Basney & Smith, Inc. , which
is hereby approved shall be adhered to,
(2) that all site landscaping shall be installed
on the site before the issuance of any Certificate
of Occupancy and thereafter permanently maintained
and kept in a healthy condition,
(3) that the Building Elevations Plan marked A-2,
prepared by Jack Lee Meyer for Burger King
Iwo Corporation, which is hereby approved shall be
adhered to,
(4) that all signs shall conform to those as shown
on the approved Site and Landscape Plan and
Building Elevation Plan,
(5) that there shall be posted a no-left turn sign
at the north driveway location where traffic
would exist from the drive-up service window,
and
(6) that a protective screen wall will be constructed
along the east property line as represented by
the petitioner.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS Ventura
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
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#271-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated February 3, 1984
which sets forth its resolution 1-11-84 adopted on January
31 , 1984 with regard to Petition 83-12-1-21 submitted by
Robert J. Primeau for a change of zoning on 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. ,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 28, 1984, pursuant to Council
Resolution 129-84, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 83-12-1-21 is hereby approved and granted, and
the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS: Bennett
IwoThe President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#272-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Hearing Officer (City Engineer) , dated February
7, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to a request to demolish a house 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 the Council having conducted a public hearing with
respect to this matter on March 28, 1984, pursuant to Council
Resolution 130-84, and based upon the testimony and evidence
presented, and having reviewed the file and the order for
demolition of the Hearing Officer, the Council does hereby
determine in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 15.52.150 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, to concur in and approve the order of demolition
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low of the Hearing Officer, further, the owner or owners of
the structure in question are hereby requested to demolish
the same or in lieu thereof upon the expiration of the
20-day period prescribed by City Ordinance, the Department
of Public Works is hereby authorized to do all things
necessary to accomplish the demolition of the said structure
in accordance with provisions of City Ordinance and Law,
the cost of which is to be borne by the owner or owners
of said property in accordance with Section 15.52.180 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#273-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated March 20,
1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
a cash donation in the amount of $25 from a citizen; further
the Council does hereby authorize an increase in Revenue
Account #101-174-886.110 000 in a like amount in order
to reflect the action taken herein
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#274-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Associate Superintendent of the Wayne County
Intermediate School District dated March 16, 1984, to which
is attached a resolution adopted by the Board of Education
of the Wayne County Intermediate School District requesting
a delay in the implementation of the summer tax collection,
the Council does hereby rescind and repeal Council Resolution
24-84 adopted on January 11 , 1984.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#275-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Jaycees dated March 27, 1984, wherein
a request is submitted for the waiver of all fees required
in connection with a waiver use petition which has been
filed with the City Clerk relative to the Livonia Jaycees
conducting an Annual Spring Carnival at the Wonderland
Center in Livonia on May 16, 1984 through May 28, 1984,
the Council does hereby approve and grant this request;
and the City Clerk and all other affected City departments
are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
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160 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#276-84 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#277-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated April
2, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 212-84
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated March 2, 1984, which transmits its
resolution 2-37-84 adopted on February 28, 1984 with regard
to Petition 84-2-8-6, submitted by Roger Ratkowski ,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct a canopy on an existing car wash located on
the south side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt and
Garden in Section 36, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
84-2-8-6 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS: McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#278-84 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated April 3, 1984,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer has
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed street improvement of Ingram Avenue between
Five Mile and Myrna with a 4" asphalt surface (City's
Alternate IV) , and such report having indicated the number
of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be
prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate
for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City
Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion
of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any should be a general obligation of the City,
the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City
Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 3, 1984,
and that there has been a full compliance with all of the
provisions of Section 3 08.060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Tuesday,
May 1 , 1984 at 8.00 p.m as the date and time for a public
hearing on the necessity for such proposed improvement
which public hearing shall be held before the Council in
the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
pursuant to Section 3.08.070 of said Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing
as is required by Section 3 08.070 of said Code
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#279-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated March 27, 1984, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
189-84, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement of Myrna, between Merriman and Hubbard with
a 4" asphalt surface (City's Alternate IV), and such report
having indicated the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies,the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and
having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with
his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should
be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should
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be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands
which should be included in the proposed special assessment
district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such
information, estimate, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of March 27, 1984, and that
there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions
of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the Council does hereby set Tuesday, May 1 ,
1984 at 8.00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing
on the necessity for such proposed improvement which public
hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to
Section 3.08 070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give
notice and publication of such hearing as is required by
Section 3.08.070 of said Code.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,028th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:35 p m. , April 4, 1984.
--ierf-tet Robert F.F. Nash, City Clerk