HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1983-03-09 20239
iirs MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND ONE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 9, 1983, 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 Bishop delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann, Gerald
Taylor, Fernon P. Feenstra, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D. Bennett; absent--Alice
Gundersen and Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C.
Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner;
Jack Dodge, Finance Director; James L. Miller, Personnel Director; William E. Crayk,
Police Department; Michael Reiser, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Ronald R.
Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; and Dennis J. Swift, Captain, Police
Department.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#165-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1000th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held February 23, 1983, are hereby
approved.
The communication from the Department of Law dated February 17, 1983 with
respect to City of Livonia and Alfred J. Tousignant and Barbara C. Tousignant, and
Joan P. Hayden v Department of Social Services, State of Michigan, John T. Dempsey,
Director of the Department of Social Services, Human Services and Aftercare, Inc.,
and Jean A. Novinskey, Court of Appeals Docket No. 59112, was received and placed on
L file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#166-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor dated February 17, 1983 with regard to the division of Parcel Ala
A2alblal,b, located in Section 19 near the intersection of Newburgh and
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Five Mile Roads, the Council does hereby request that the City Assessor
submit his report and recommendation with respect to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Finance Director dated February 25, 1983
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending January 31, 1983, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Feenstra and
seconded by Councilman Taylor:
#167-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 14, 1983 approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
with regard to bids received for baseball equipment for 1983 as set forth
in a list and tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bids as recommended in the
aforesaid list for a total price of $10,527.43 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.
#168-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police dated February 7, 1983, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Shooters Service (Robert C.
Pattison, Owner) 29419 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 for
supplying the Division of Police with nine (9) Smith and Wesson Model 66
Handguns for a total price in the amount of $1,790.73, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
The communication from the Planning Director dated February 10, 1983 with
respect to unsightly conditions in Buckingham Village Shopping Center was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR-693-82)
#169-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator dated February 22, 1983, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council
does hereby approve and authorize expenditures from CETA funds of not to
exceed $6,400 as part of the CETA Classroom Training Program in order to
train eligible Livonia residents in the skill area of Word Processing at
the Independent Data Entry Academy in Livonia.
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#170-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Woods Condominium Association dated February 18, 1983,
wherein a request is submitted for the installation of a street light at
the intersection of University Park Drive and Laurel Park Drive North, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Division for its
report and recommendation.
#171-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated February 9, 1983, wherein it is recommended that a refund in the
amount of $304,018.04 from the Wayne County Department of Public Works as
a result of a decision rendered by Judge Feikens be utilized so as to
absorb and defer the implementation of a $.21 sewage treatment rate
increase which would otherwise be implemented on July 1, 1983, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Water & Sewer Committee for its report
and recommendation.
#172-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 10, 1983 with regard to
an application from Clarence R. Charest, 17809 Loveland, Livonia, Michigan
48152 for a new full year Class "C" license to be located at 32437 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
#173-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 15, 1983 with regard to
an application from Wai Chiu Choi, 44105 Candlewood, Canton, Michigan
48187 for a new full year Class "C" License to be located at 8997 Wayne
Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
#174-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 11, 1983, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated February 24, 1983 in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve the request from the
Leather Bottle Inn of Livonia, Inc. for a new Dance Permit to be held in
conjunction with a 1982 Class "C" License located at 20310-20314
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan; 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 resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.03
OF ARTICLE X AND SECTION 11.03 OF
ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
RE: PETITION NO. 82-10-6-6
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#175-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police dated January 31, 1983 which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Detroit Office Equipment, Inc.,
13939 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, for supplying the Police
Division with a Paper Shredder for a total price in the amount of $2,195
the same having been in fact the second lowest bid received for this item
which meets specifications, the action herein being taken inasmuch as this
bidder will supply a five year warranty.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#176-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police dated February 15, 1983 which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
the Council does hereby approve and authorize the construction of Parti-
tions for the Police Division by Bongero Construction, Inc. , 19414
Hillcrest, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for the price of $1,980, and the
purchase and installation of Drapes (52 Yards) and Rods in the area where
the Intelligence Bureau is to be located, from Bertha S. Jarvenpaa, 14955
Cavell, Livonia, Michigan 48154 for the price of $500; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize a transfer in the amount of $2,500 from Account
#101-301+-325-702 (Salaries) to Account #101-304-976 (Capitol Outlay
Building Improvement) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said items without competitive bidding for the. reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#177-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources dated February 25, 1983, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the
proposed installation of a soundproof partition in the Civil Service
Meeting Room, the Council does hereby request that the Director of
Community Resources do all things necessary to obtain competitive bids for
submission to Council with respect to this item in accordance with provi-
sions of law and City ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#178-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated February 17, 1983, approved for submission by
the Mayor Pro Tem with respect to the extension of the current contract
between the City of Livonia and Corporate Service, Inc., 9th Floor,
Michigan Building, 220 Bagley Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226, for the
City's Modified Self Insurers Workers' Compensation Policy, wherein the
said contract would be extended from its present termination date of
December 1, 1983 to December 1, 198+ at a reduced service rate premium
from 17.6% to 16% of the standard premium, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the said extension of the contract in the manner and form
detailed in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#179-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated February 28, 1983, with respect to the annual salary established for
the Office of Mayor by the Local OfficersCompensation Commission in its
resolution #25-79, adopted on December 11, 1979, wherein the annual salary
for the Office of Mayor was established at the rate of $56,96+.50 effective
January 1, 1983, the Council does hereby reject the foregoing action and
determines that the annual salary for the Office of Mayor shall continue
to be established at the rate of $53,237.85, the action herein being made
retroactive to and commencing from January 1, 1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#180-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated February 28, 1983 with respect to the annual salary estab-
lished for the Office of City Clerk by the Local Officers Compensation
Commission in its resolution #36-81, adopted on December 8, 1981, wherein
the annual salary for the Office of City Clerk was established at the rate
of $36,700 effective January 1, 1983, the Council does hereby reject the
foregoing action and determines that the annual salary for the Office of
City Clerk shall continue to be established at the rate of $34,300, the
action herein being made retroactive to and commencing from January 1,
1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#181-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Treasurer dated February 28, 1983, with respect to the annual salary
established for the Office of Treasurer by the Local Officers Compensa-
te, tion Commission in its resolution #35-81, adopted on December 8, 1981,
wherein the annual salary for the Office of Treasurer was established at
the rate of $32,100 effective January 1, 1983, the Council does hereby
reject the foregoing action and determines that the annual salary for the
Office of Treasurer shall continue to be established at the rate of
$30,000, the action herein being made retroactive to and commencing from
January 1, 1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#182-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated February 9, 1983 which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem with regard to the proposed
construction of a gravel road from the south parking lot to the parsonage
in the Historical Village at Greenmead, the Council does hereby request
and authorize the Public Service Division to undertake the said road
construction by the use of such salvage materials as may become available
as a result of other City projects.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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I. The item on the Agenda with respect to the proposed dedication of certain easements
to the Consumers Power Company in connection with the construction of a 16" gas main
on Newburgh Road from Nine Mile Road to Seven Mile Road, was removed to the Study
Meeting of March 14, 1983.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#183-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated February 8, 1983 which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the City Attorney and the Director of
Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem with
regard to the acquisition of right-of-way from seven (7) parcels of
property located on Camden Avenue north of Plymouth Road, the Council does
hereby approve and authorize the employment of Charles W. Allen, Jr. as an
expert real estate appraiser for the sum of $2,400 in order to supply the
City with "before and after" appraisals in connection with this project;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $2,400 from Community Development Block Grant Funds
in order to cover the costs of these services.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#184-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated February 18, 1983, and approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, with regard to a request from Mr. Donald J. Bist, 33424 Wexford,
Westland, Michigan 48185 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. 46 029 99 0001 001 (08Alal) 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:
ORIGINAL PARCEL
A parcel of land being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Vayne County, Michigan, more partic-
ularly described as: Beginning at a point, said point being South 0
degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 752.0 feet along the East line of
Section 8; (from the N.E. corner of Section 8) thence South 0 degrees 16
minutes 30 seconds East 160.0 feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees 44
minutes 10 seconds West 372.0 feet to a point; thence North 0 degrees 16
minutes 30 seconds West 160.0 feet to a point; thence North 89 degrees 44
minutes 10 seconds East 372.0 feet to the point of beginning.
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PARCEL A
L A parcel of land being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as: Beginning at a point, said point being South
0 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East along the East line of Section 8,
752.0 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 8, Town 1 South, Range 9
East; thence continuing South 0 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East along
said East line 80.0 feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes
10 seconds West 372.0 feet to a point; thence North 0 degrees 16 minutes
30 seconds West 80.0 feet to a point; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes
10 seconds East 372.0 feet to the point of beginning.
PARCEL B
A parcel of land being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
more particularly described as: Beginning at a point said point being
South 0 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East along the East line of Section
8, 832.0 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 8, Town 1 South, Range
9 East; thence continuing South 0 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East
along said East line 80.0 feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees 44
minutes 10 seconds West 372.0 feet to a point; thence North 0 degrees 16
minutes 30 seconds West 80.0 feet to a point; thence North 89 degrees
44 minutes 10 seconds East 372.0 feet to the point of beginning.
L. 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#185-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated December 9, 1982 and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 26, 1983 in connec-
tion therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
E. Gary Veltman to be appointed as the receiver for Nick Hatjioannou,
Estate; Anteoppe Hatjioannou, Special Administratrix, holder of 1981
Class "C" license with Sunday Sales and Dance Permit, located at 28121
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, 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: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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LThe communication from the City Clerk dated February 21, 1983, with
respect to Sumpter Township agreement to purchase four (4) Voting Machines, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#186-83 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.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-124 OF
TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1 (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
LThe above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, this 1001st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 8:25 P. M., March 9, 1983.
/yam—.
BERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK