HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1983-02-23 20219
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSANDTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 23, 1983, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice-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,
Gerald Taylor, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen and Robert D. Bennett. Absent:
*Robert E. McCann and Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert E.
Osborn, Director of Public Works; G. E. Siewert, City Engineer; Ronald R. Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Michael Reiser,
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; John Nagy, City Planner; Daniel Gilmartin,
Industrial Coordinator; William E. Crayk, Police Department; Russell Gronevelt,
Superintendent of Public Service and Gary Whitener, Parks and Recreation Department.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1244-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 999th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held February 9, 1983, are hereby approved.
It was moved to make a part of this meeting by reference the minutes of
the First Regular Meeting of the Council conducted on May 29, 1950 in commemoration
of this One Thousandth Regular Meeting of the Council.
The communication from the Department of Law dated February 14, 1983 with
respect to Joyce Anspach v City of Livonia, State of Michigan, et al., Wayne County
ILCircuit Court # 82 244 772 CZ, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
The communication from the CETA Program Administrator dated February 2,
1983, transmitting December 31, 1982 federally required Quarterly Reports relative
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to the City of Livonia CETA Program, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
The communication from the Mayor dated February 9, 1983 with respect to
Microfilming of City Records, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
The following resolutionswere offered by Councilman Feenstra and
seconded by Councilman Taylor:
#125-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 31, 1983,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Town and
Country Pools, 3773 E. Morgan Rd., Ypsilanti, Michigan, for supplying the
Parks and Recreation Department with Chlorine for the price of $1.25/Gal.
Bulk, $.80/Gal. Carboys and $3.00 Deposit/Container, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#126-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 31, 1983, approved
by the Finance Director and approveifor submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Robertson Bros. Pool Service, 32749
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, Michigan, for opening and closing the
City's municipal swimming pools for a total price in the amount of $3,375,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
#127-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated February 4, 1983, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of U.S. Standard
Sign Company, P.O. Box 4005, Toledo, Ohio 43609 for supplying the Public
Service Division (Sign Maintenance Section) with Aluminum Sign Blanks for
a total price of $4,642.25, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
#128-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated February 3, 1983, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following low bids which meet
specifications for supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance
Section) with the materials supplied at the unit prices bid per ton through
April 1, 1984:
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(1) Great Lakes Sand Co., Inc , 30945 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154
M.D.O.T. - 21A - D.T.Y. $ 3.99 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 21A - S.O.R. 3.99 per ton
Pea Gravel - D.T.Y. 3.59 per ton
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(2) Hayball Trucking, Inc., 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150
M.D.O.T. - 22A - D.T.Y. $ 3.58 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 22A - S.O.R. 3.58 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 3X - D.T.Y. 4.99 per ton
W.C.R.C. - Pbrous Backfill - Grade A - D.T.Y. 2.14 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 2MS - Mortar Sand - D.T.Y. 4.20 per ton
60-40 Washed - Conc. Aggregates - D.T.Y. 5.48 per ton
(3) Edward C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Mi. 48209
W.C.R.C. - 3A - D.T.Y. $ 7.99 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 25A - D.T.Y. (Slag) 7.45 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 31A - D.T.Y. 7.45 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 22X - D.T.Y. 4.00 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 30A - D.T.Y. 3.95 per ton
(4) Hayes Excavating Co., 20303 Mansfield, Detroit, MI. 48235
M.D.O.T. - 9A - D.T.Y. $ 5.71 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 9A - S.O.R. 5.71 per ton
W.C.R.C. - Pbrous Backfill - Grade B - D.T.Y. 3.78 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 21AA - Limestone 5.14 per ton
(5) Holloway Sand and Gravel Co., Inc., 29250 Wixom Road, Wixom, Mi. 48096
M.D.O.T. - 25A - D.T.Y. (Stone) $ 7.15 per ton
(6) Rock Transit Corp., 51490 Pontiac Trail, P.O. Box 121,
Wixom, Michigan 48096
W.C.R.C. - 2NS - Natural Sand - D.T.Y. $ 3.12 per ton
#129-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated February 3, 1983 which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following law bids which meet
specifications for supplying the Public Service Division ( Golf Course
Section) with the Spray Materials specified at the unit prices bid:
(1) Lakeshore Equipment & Supply Co., 300 S. Abbe Road,
P. 0. Box 4015, Elyria, Ohio 44036
Liquid preemergence crab grass control spray material $ 19.00/gal.
(2) Benham Chemicals, 3190 Martin Road, Walled Lake, MI. 48088
Liquid fungicide for disease control of greens $ 15.50/lb.
160 (3) W. F. Miller Co., 1593 S. Woodward, Birmingham,MI. 48011
Liquid herbicide for weed control of fairways and roughs $ 8.95/gal.
Liquid fungicide for disease control of tees and greens $ 5.628/lb.
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#130-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated January 31, 1983, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Commercial Lawnmower,
Inc., 34955 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for supplying the Public
Service Division (Park Maintenance Section) with two (2) 72" Front-Mounted
Rotary Mowers for a net price of $12,240, based on a total price of
$15,240 less trade-ins of $3,000, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets specifications.
#131-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated February 1, 1983 which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Fendt Builders' Supply,
Inc., 22005 Gill Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024 for supplying the
Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with Air Entrained
Cement at the unit price bid through April 1, 1984 and which is in the
total amount of $5,685, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
#132-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated January 28, 1983, approved by
the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the Public Service Division to prepare
specifications and thereafter take competitive bids in accordance with
provisions of law and City Ordinance for the proposed purchase of three
(3) Steel Box Enclosures, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#133-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 31, 1983, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission on
December 7, 1982 wherein it is recommended that entry fees for various
softball teams be increased to include the $10 fee charged to join the
Amateur Softball Association as follows:
CURRENT PROPOSED
Men's Slowpitch $ 160.00 $ 170.00
Women's Slowpitch 160.00 170.00
Women's Fastpitch 175.00 185.00
Men's Modified 240.00 250.00
Church Modified 240.00 250 00
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the establishment of the
proposed new entry fees; FURTHER, the Council does hereby increase
Account #709.873-010 in the amount of $2,000 in order to reflect the
action taken herein.
ihr #134-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 1, 1983, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission on
December 7, 1982 wherein it is recommended that the following rates for
1983 for green fees at the municipal golf courses be established:
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RESIDENT PROPOSED
Hole 18 Hole
Mon. - Fri. .50 $7.50
Sat., Sun., Holiday 5.50 8.50
Twilight 3.50
NON-RESIDENT
Mon. - Fri. $6.00 $9.00
Sat., Sun., Holiday 8.00 10.00
Twilight 4.50
SENIOR CITIZENS $1.75 $3.50
JUNIORS $1.75 $3.50
FURTHER, that the days, times and course restrictions to remain the same as
well as reservation rates and policies; the Council does hereby concur in
and approve of such action.
#135-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police dated January 31, 1983, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
gift by the Livonia Jaycees of four (4) Garrett Pocket Metal Detectors
for use by the Livonia Division of Police.
#136-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission dated January 27, 1983 which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept a gift from the Livonia Cultural League of a watercolor
painting by artist Electra Stamelos.
#137-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 3, 1983, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept a gift in the amount of $500 from the Over 30 League,
and a gift in the amount of $1,000 from the Livonia Hockey Association
with the provision that the same be deposited in the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of the sum of $4,327.08 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account to cover the cost of purchasing interlocking rubber
matting for the locker rooms at the Eddie Edgar Arena.
#138-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated February 7, 1983 and a letter dated February 3, 1983 from Floyd
Wieland, Pastor of the Apostolic Christian Church, 29575 Wentworth, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, wherein it is proposed that the church be authorized to
purchase certain city-owned property located at Hidden Lane and Wentworth
Avenue in the southeast corner of Section 14 for the purpose of building a
nursing center, the Council does hereby refer this item to the City Planner
and the City Attorney for their respective (and expedited) reports and
recommendations.
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lir #139-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a report from the Engineering &
Inspection Division dated February 1, 1983, transmitting for Council
acceptance four Grants of Easement, more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated January 28, 1983, executed by Mary E. McLelland,
a single woman, for:
The East 25 feet of the following described parcel of land:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the North and
South 1/4 line of said Section 11, distant N. 0° 01' 25" E. 589.0 ft. from
the South 1/4 corner of Section 11 and proceeding thence N. 0° 01' 25" E.
along said line 150.0 ft. ; thence S. 89° 51' 10" W. 129.93 ft. ; thence S.
0° 01' 42" E. 150.0 ft. ; thence N. 89° 51' 10" E. 129.79 ft. to the point
of beginning.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 11DDld)
and
Grant of Easement dated January 24, 1983, executed by Gary W. Oliver and
Elizabeth A. Oliver, his wife, for:
The East 25 feet of the following described parcel of land:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the North and
South 1/4 line of said Section 11, distant N. 0° 01' 25" E., 289.0 ft.
from the South 1/4 corner of Section 11; and proceeding thence N. 0° Ol'
25" E. along said line 150.0 ft. ; thence S. 89° 51' 10" W. 129.65 ft.;
thence S. 0° 01' 42" E., 150.0 ft. ; thence N. 89° 51' 10" E. 129.51 ft. to
the point of beginning.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 11DDlb)
and
Grant of Easement dated January 24, 1983, executed by Melvin W. Passmore
and Mary L. Passmore, his wife, for:
The East 25 feet of the following described parcel of land:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the North and
South 1/4 line of said Section 11, distant N. 0° 01' 25" E. 439.0 ft. from
the South 1/4 corner of Section 11 and proceeding thence N. 0° 01' 25" E.
along said line 150.0 ft. ; thence S. 89° 51' 10" W. 129.79 ft. ; thence S.
0° 01' 42" E. 150.0 ft. , thence N. 89° 51' 10" E. 129.65 ft. to the point
of beginning.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 11DDlc)
and
Grant of Easement dated January 25, 1983, executed by Virgil W. Bohley
and Kimber Lee Bohley, his wife, for:
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The East 25 feet of the South 100 feet of the following described parcel
of land:
That part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the North and
South 1/4 line of said Section 11, distant N. 0° 01' 25" E. 739.0 ft. from
the South 1/4 corner of Section 11 and proceeding thence N. 0° 01' 25" E.
along said line 214.90 ft. ; thence S. 89° 51' 10" W. 130.13 ft. ; thence S.
0° 01' 42" E. 214.89 ft. ; thence N. 89° 51' 10" E. 129.93 ft. to the point
of beginning except the North part thereof measuring 32.15 ft. on the East
line and 30.82 ft. on the West line.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 11DDIela)
the Council does hereby, for and on 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; and FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to dedicate and
establish for water service purposes only, the following described easement
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have a certified copy of this
resolution recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deed's office:
Easement for Water Service - City Owned Property
The West fifteen (15) feet of the following parcel of Land:
The West 1/2 of that part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
on the North and South 1/4 section line of said Section 11, distant N.
0° 07' 22" W. 60 ft. from the South 1/4 corner; proceeding thence N.
0° 07' 22" W. along said line 395.39 ft, thence S. 89' 55' 50" W., 113.87
ft. ; thence S. 0° 0' 54" W. , 395.32 ft. ; thence N. 89° 58' 03" W. , along
the N. line of Six Mile Road, 119 ft. to the point of beginning.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 111 la1)
#140-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 4,
1983 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement, dated September 23, 1982, executed by Asher N. Tilchin,
Authorized partner of Newburgh Associates, a Michigan Co-partnership, for:
PARCEL DESCRIPTION
A parcel of land being a part of the N.W. 1/4 of
the N.W. 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more partic-
ularly described as beginning at a point on the West
line of Section 17, centerline of Newburgh Road,
(120' wide), said point being S. 0° 04' 00" E. 661.37'
from the N.W. corner of said Section 17; thence S.
89° 22' 20" E. 665.09' to a point; thence S. 0° 06'
15" W. 140.00' to a point, thence N. 89° 22' 20" W.
664.68' to a point on the West line of Section 17;
thence N. 0° 04' 00" W. 140.00' to the point of
beginning except the West 60' thereof.
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EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
A strip of land 12 feet wide being 6 feet on either
side of a line described as beginning at the Northeast
corner of the above described parcel; thence South-
westerly 114 feet to a point 40 feet west of the east
line of the above described parcel, thence Southerly
to a point on the South line which is 40 feet west
of the Southeast corner of the above described parcel.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolu-
tion.
The communication from the President of the Livonia Police Officers
Association dated January 28, 1983, with respect to proposed modifications of the
Retirement Ordinance, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
The communication from the Public Safety Association dated January 29,
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1983, with respect to proposed merger of the Livonia Fire Fighters Union and Livonia
Police Officers Association, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
#141-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the CETA Program Administrator dated February 7, 1983, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize expenditures from CETA funds of not to exceed $4,750 for
the purchase of skill training in connection with the CETA Classroom
Training Program for fiscal year 1983, the action herein being taken for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#142-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Reverend Kenneth G. Davis of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 16360 Hubbard
Road, Livonia, Michigan 4815+, dated February 8, 1983, 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 1983:
(1) Antique Show on April 29th and April 30, 1983;
(2) Bazaar on November 3, 1983.
#143-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 7, 1983 which transmits its resolution
2-19-83, adopted on February 1, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-1-8-1
submitted by Elmer C. Spencer requesting approval of a Sign Plan as
required by Section 18.47 in connection with a proposal to erect a wall
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sign on a commercial building located on the south side of Seven Mile Road
between Myron and Irving in Section 9, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 83-1-8-1 is
hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
condition as that set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
#14+4-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated February 3, 1983, approved by the City Engineer and the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Wayne Road
right-of-way located in Section 8, owned by Donald J. Bist and Delores A.
Bist, his wife, which land is more particularly described as follows:
The East 26 feet of the following described parcel:
Part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, beginning
S. 0° 16' 30" E., 752 feet from the N.E. corner of
Section 8, thence S. 0° 16' 30" E., 160 feet, thence
S. 89° 44' 10" W., 372 feet, thence N. 0° 16' 30" W.,
160 feet, thence N. 89° 44' 10" E., 372 feet to point
of beginning. Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel
No. 08Alal. (Wayne Road Right-of-Way)
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of
$2000.00;
(2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of
title work in the sum of $40.00;
(3) that the City's portion of the prorated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community College
Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed $22.81;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $2,062.81 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the 7.9
million dollar general obligation road improvement bond issue for the
acquisition of said right-of-way, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#145-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated January 26, 1983, approved by the City Engineer and the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Wayne Road right-of-
way located in Section 8, owned by Haresh M. Amin and Hema, H. Amin, his
wife, which land is more particularly described as follows:
The East 26 feet of the following described parcel:
That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the E. line of
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said section distant S. 0° 16' 30" E. 912.0 feet from
jig the N.E. corner of Section 8 and proceeding thence S.
0° 16' 30" E. along said E. line 130.0 feet; thence S.
89° 44' 10" W. 330.0 feet; thence N. 0° 16' 30" W. 130.0
feet; thence N. 89° 44' 10" E. 330.00 feet to the point
of beginning. Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel
No. 08A3a2. (Wayne Road right-of-way)
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of
$2,284.54;
(2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title
work in the sum of $45.00;
(3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County,
County Drain, School and Community College Tax shall
be in a sum not to exceed $61+.o8.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $2393.62 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the 7.9
million dollar general obligation road improvement bond issue for the
acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#11+6-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated January 27, 1983, approved by the City Engineer
and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Wayne Road
right-of-way located in Section 8, owned by James H. Esson and Ann Esson,
his wife, which land is more particularly described as follows:
The East 26 feet of the following described parcel:
Part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, beginning S.
0° 16' 30" E. 66o ft. from the N.E. corner of Section
8, thence S. 0° 16' 30" E. 92 ft., thence S. 89° 44'
10" W. 372 ft., thence N. 0° 16' 30" W. 92 ft., thence
N. 89° 44' 10" E. 372 ft. to point of beginning.
Wayne County Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 08A1a2
(Wayne Road right-of-way)
subject to the following terms and conditions.
(1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of
$1400.00;
(2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of
title work in the sum of $1+0.00;
(3) that the City's portion of the prorated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community College
Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed $13.12.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $1453.12 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the
7.9 million dollar general obligation road improvement bond issue for
the acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-105
OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1 (SUBDIVISION
CONTROL) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra indicated that the word "Zoning Official" as used in
the following Ordinance amendment would be changed to "Building Official".
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance amendment, as revised:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 18.50,
18.50A, 18.50B, 18.50E AND 18.50F OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE".
RE: PETITION 80-9-6-10
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance, as revised, adopted and would
become effective on publication.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#147-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated November 23, 1982 which sets forth its resolution
#10-201-82 adopted on November 16, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-10-6-5
submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend
Section 19.06, General Waiver Requirements and General Standards of Zoning
Ordinance 543 so as to incorporate additional site plan standards pursuant
to requirements of State law, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on February 7, 1983, pursuant to Council
Resolution 873-82, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and the said Petition 82-10-6-5 is hereby approved
and granted; and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an Or-
dinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolu-
tion, including clarifying language with respect to "and/or" where used in
the proposed Ordinance amendment.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing redtaution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#148-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated November 23, 1982 which sets forth its resolution
#11-202-82 adopted on November 16, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-10-6-6
submitted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution
703-82 to amend Section 10.03 and 11.03 of Zoning Ordinance 543, so as to
require waiver use approval for SDM licensed establishments in C-1 and C-2
zoning districts, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on February 7, 1983 pursuant to Council Resolution
873-82, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 82-10-6-6 is hereby approved and
granted; 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: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#14+9-83 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Mayor
dated January 7, 1983 and February 9, 1983 with regard to the termination
of the Jackson School Lease Agreement, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor to give written notice to the Livonia Public School District of
the City's intent to vacate the Jackson School on or before May 27, 1983,
said notice to be given in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement,
at least 90 days prior to the said termination date.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and Bishop.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann assumed the Chair at 8:25 P. M.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#150-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police dated January 27, 1983 which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of seven (7) Monitor Alert/
Pagers from Motorola, Inc. , 20300 Civic Center Drive, Southfield,
Michigan 48076 for the price of $2,275, the same to be appropriated and
expended from Account #101-310-984-000-000; 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 2-213(d)(4)
and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#151-83 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia (the "City") the
need for certain programs to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemploy-
ment 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
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions has been
initiated by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia
(the "Corporation"), and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 of the Public
Acts of Michigan, 197+, as amended ("Act 338"), has prepared and submit-
ted a project plan (the "Project Plan"), providing all information and
requirements necessary for a warehouse facility project to be undertaken
on behalf of MG III Associates Limited Partnership (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act 338 and the Internal Revenue
Code of 195 +, as amended (the "Code"), this legislative body has
conducted a public hearing on the Project, the Project Plan, and the
bonds proposed therein to be issued by the Corporation (the "Bonds");
ihs NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Project Plan, as submitted and approved by the Corpora-
tion meets the requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act 338, and is
hereby approved.
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lbw2. The persons who will be active in the management of the
Project for not less than one year after approval of the Project Plan have
sufficient ability and experience to manage the plan properly.
3. The proposed methods of financing the Project as outlined in
the Project Plan are feasible and this Corporation has the ability to
arrange, or cause to be arranged, the financing.
4. The Project as submitted is reasonable and necessary to
carry out the purposes of Act 338, and is hereby approved.
5. Issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds, in accordance with
the terms set forth in the Project Plan, is hereby approved.
6. Based upon the information submitted and obtained, the
Project Plan as submitted and the Project to which it relates serves to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and strengthen and
revitalize the City's economy and, therefore, constitutes a vital and
necessary public purpose.
7. 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 result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#152-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated January 28, 1983 with regard to a proposed land exchange between the
City of Livonia and the Livonia Public Schools School District involving
the following parcels of land:
Lot Number Area Size
4-FF1 Bicentennial Park 15.00 Acres
5-Gla2a1 Bicentennial Park 10.00 Acres
5-G2bla
5-Cibl Bicentennial Park 25.00 Acres
5-Clb2a
5-Clb2b1
16-Ilb Lincoln School 9.41 Acres
and a 36.71 acre City-owned parcel located near Stevenson High School
(Lot Number 9-D12h1), the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Streets, Roads & Plats Committee and the Joint School Board/City Council
Committee for their respective reports and recommendations.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated January 24, 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, the Council does hereby authorize
and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison
Company on forms provided by such company for the installation of street
lighting on Newburgh Road, from Amrhein Road to Industrial Road, in the
vicinity of the railroad grade separation (Phase I), in the City of
Livonia, Michigan, the estimated yearly cost of which is $4,900, it being
the determination of the Council that such lighting is required in order
to protect the public safety of the residents of the community.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Gunderson, Bishop and Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#153-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated January 24, 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, with regard to the proposed installa-
tion of street lights on Newburgh Road from Plymouth Road to Schoolcraft,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads & Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#154-83 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated November 29, 1982 on all matters required by
Sections 2-506 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and a first public hearing having been held thereon on February 7, 1983,
after due notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does
hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code:
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(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of two (2) high pressure sodium lights on
davitt poles with underground wiring at the intersections
of Lionel and Dover and Dover and Crown in the New Joy
Subdivision, New Joy Subdivision No. 2 and Schulgren
Subdivision No. 3 in the South 1/2 of Section 32, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said
statement; and defray the cost of such improvement by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited
in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as
set forth in said statement dated November 29, 1982;
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid
by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited;
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
Lots 121 and 122 of New Joy Subdivision No. 2, as recorded
in Liber 84, Page 53, W.C.R. , Lots 20; 21; 22; 23; 24; 26
and 27 of New Joy Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 83,
Page 45 and 46, W.C.R. and Lots 124; 135; 163; 164; 165;
166 and 167 of Schulgren Subdivision No. 3, as recorded in
Liber 84, Page 12, W.C.R., said subdivisions be of part of
the S. 1/2 of Section 32, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan.
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said
statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated November /
29, 1982; and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions
of section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and file the same with the City Clerk, who there-
upon is directed to present the same to the City Council
prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon
pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#155-83 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to
all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 239, more partic-
ularly described in Council Resolution 872-82 adopted on December 15, 1982,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly
met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment
roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street
lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis
of street lighting being installed in Tanglewood Subdivision in said
Special Assessment District No. 239;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that the installation of street lighting with high pressure
sodium lights (colonial design) with underground wiring and that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 239 Roll are
fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in
accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council; said Special Assessment Roll No. 239 based on installation of
high pressure sodium lights (colonial design) with underground wiring is
hereby approved and confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions
of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and
the assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City
Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to
the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#156-83 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed a statement with
the City Clerk dated December 8, 1982, pursuant to Council Resolution
805-82 and in accordance with provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, containing a report with regard to the proposed
installation of high pressure sodium street lights on davitt poles in the
Tiffany Park Subdivision and the Tiffany Park Subdivision No. 4 in the
southwest 1/4 of Section 1, and a public hearing having been held thereon
on February 7, 1983 pursuant to Council Resolution 19-83, after due notice
as required by Title 2, Chapter 5 of said Code, as amended, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further
consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#157-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 4, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
2-17-83 adopted on February 1, 1983 with regard to a request from Leo Stein
for an extension of the approval of all plans required by Section 29.02
of Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to construct a
senior citizen retirement apartment building on the west side of
Farmington Road between Plymouth Road and Orangelawn in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 33, previously approved in Council Resolution 71-82 adopted on
January 27, 1982, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the requested exten-
sion for a one year period, subject to compliance with all of the condi-
tions set forth in the original approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen and Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#158-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 7, 1983 which transmits its resolution
2-22-83 adopted on February 1, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-2-2-3
submitted by Siegal/Tuomaala Associates requesting approval of a sign
plan pursuant to Section 18.47 of Zoning Ordinance 51+3 in connection with
Petition 82-2-2-3 which requests waiver use approval to utilize an
existing building located on the east side of Newburgh Road between Six
Mile and Munger in Section 17 for general office purposes, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Sign Plan is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the
same conditions as that set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#159-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated December 21, 1982 which sets forth its resolution
12-220-82 adopted on December 14, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-11-2-38
submitted by Wonderland Center Food Hall requesting waiver use approval to
utilize a Class "C" Liquor License within an existing restaurant estab-
lishment located on 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
February 7, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 20-83, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said
Petition 82-11-2-38 is hereby approved and granted.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#160-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 4, 1983 which transmits its resolution
2-14-83 adopted on February 1, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-11-2-43
submitted by Harry McManus requesting waiver use approval to operate an
auto repair service within an existing building located on the southeast
corner of Schoolcraft and Eckles Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-11-2-43 is
hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#161-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 10,
1983 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission with regard to an applica-
tion from Clarence R. Charest 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 next Study Session to be conducted on February 28,
1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#162-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #574-82 so as to permit
lir consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#163-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources dated February 17, 1983 with regard to the
proposed purchase of a used van or truck for use in the Minor Home Repair
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Program, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of a
used van or truck as requested for a price not to exceed $5,400, the same
to be expended from Grant Funds which are available for this purpose;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to waive 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: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#161+-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No.
812-82 in connection with a communication from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission dated October 19, 1982 with regard to an application from Abe
Green for a new full year Class "C" license to be located at 29767 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby take this
means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City
Council approves the said request "above all others"; 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:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, this 1000th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 8:45 P. M., February 23, 1983.
R BERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK