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L MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 6, 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 Ventura delivered the invocatim
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann, Gerald Taylor,
Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, Robert D. Bennett and Peter A.
Ventura. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney;
Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Robert Turner, Police Chief; G. E. Siemert,
City Engineer; Michael Reiser, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Robert E. Osborn,
L Director of Public Works; H. Shane, Planning Department, Robert Biga, Assistant
Superintendent of Public Service, Karen M. Henrich, Assistant Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation and William LaPine, Zoning Board of Appeals.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#235-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1002nd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 23, 1983, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated March 21, 1983,
transmitting various financial statements for the month ending February 28, 1983,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the City Clerk transmitting a letter from the
L Northville Regional Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Mental Health, with respect
to additional residential setting for persons exiting N.R.P.H. in fiscal year
1983-84, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and
seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen:
#236-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Acting Chief of Police dated March 11, 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 Audio Intelligence Devices, 1400
N. W. 62nd Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309 for supplying the
Division of Police with two Body Transmitters for a total price of $2,283
(Single Channel - $1,085 and Dual Channel - $1,198), the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of an additional $83 from
Account No. 101-329-987-000-000.
#237-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
Sewer Board dated March 9, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution
#WS 2570 3/83, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Hersey Products,
Inc. , 1025 Criss Circle, Elk Grove, Illinois 60007, with respect to the
service contract for the testing and repairing of large commercial water
meters for the price of $15,000, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications.
#238-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
": Sewer Board dated March 9, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution
#WS 2571 3/83, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Redford Topsoil
Contractors, Inc., 15553 Beech-Daly Road, Redford, Michigan 48239, for
supplying the Water Department with Topsoil for the unit price bid of
1,000 yards, more or less: Yard Delivery - $6.95 per Yard, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#239-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water &
Sewer Board dated March 9, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution
#WS 2569 3/83, the Council does hereby accept the bid of the Larson
Company, 35560 Goddard Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174, for supplying the
Sewer Department with sewer supplies at the unit prices bid for a total
price of $6,480.10, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications.
#240-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water &
Sewer Board dated March 9, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution
#WS 2572 3/83, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Blue Grass Lawn
Supplies, 51825 W. Eight Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48167, for
supplying the Water Department with Merion Sod for the unit price bid of
1,000 Yards, more or less: Yard Delivery - 5.65 per Yard, Pick Up - $.50
per Yard, the same having been in fact the second lowest bid received, and
the action herein being taken for the reason that the low bidder is located
at a prohibitive long distance for pick up purposes.
#241-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated March 16, 1983, which bears the signa-
ture of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Eppert Oil Company, 9100
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Freeland, Detroit, Michigan 48228 for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with Motor and Hydraulic Oil items
specified at the unit prices bid through May 1, 1984 for the estimated
total amount of $6,669.60, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
#242-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated March 17, 1983, which bears the signa-
ture of the Director of Finance and, is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of C. E. Pollard Company, 13575
Auburn, Detroit, Michigan 48223, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) Truck-Mounted Snowplow for the
total price in the amount of $2,549, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid which meets specifications.
#243-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated March 11, 1983
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached Housing Commission
resolution #5-83 with regard to the use of the Senior Citizen General
Improvement Bond Construction Fund for the installation of carpeting in
the public hallways and common areas in McNamara Towers #2, the Council
does hereby authorize the preparation of specifications and thereafter the
taking of competitive bids for this item in accordance with provisions of
law and. City Ordinance.
4244-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Treasurer dated March 15, 1983, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of tax bills from Frank McMullin Business Forms, P. O. Box 130,
Farmington, Michigan 48024, for the July and December seasons (3-Part
Forms) for a price not to exceed S2200; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213 (d) (5) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#245-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
Chief of Police dated. March 7, 1983, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to the need to establish a Promotional/Public Relations Account in order
for the Police Department to sponsor events as an Annual Children's
Halloween Party, the Council does hereby authorize the establishment of a
special account in the Administration Bureau and for this purpose does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,500 from Account
101-310-702-000-000 (Communication Salaries) to Account 101-304-885-000-000.
#246-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chairman
of the Livonia Girls Hockey Association dated March 18, 1983, with regard
to the operation of a proposed haunted house at the Livonia Mall parking
lot in October, 1983, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the
waiver of all Ordinance prescribed fees in connection with this activity.
#247-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Livonia Arts Commission and the Chairperson of the Arts &
Crafts Festival Committee dated March 17, 1983, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the 7th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival which is scheduled to take
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place on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, 1983, in the Civic Center
Park, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the waiver of all
Ibr license fees for the exhibitors at this event.
#248-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from D. A. Certo,
13971 Hillcrest, Livonia, Michigan, dated March 21, 1983 to which is
attached a petition signed by 16 residents requesting the street improve-
ment of Hillcrest between Schoolcraft and Lyndon, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Engineering Division for its report and recommenda-
tion.
#249-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Stephen
Reaver, 20025 Floral, Livonia, Michigan 48152, requesting the installation
of a "No Ball Playing" sign on a triangular shaped parcel of property
located adjacent to their home, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Engineering Division - Inspection for its report and recommendation;
FURTHER, the Council does also request a report from the City Assessor
regarding the tax status of the subject property.
#250-83 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Livonia, that the
annual Memorial Day Celebration be, and hereby is approved, for Sunday,
May 29, 1983, beginning at 9:30 a.m. , and that the Wayne County Road
Commission is hereby requested to close westbound Five Mile Road between
Shadyside Street and Farmington Road and northbound Farmington Road
between Civic Center Drive and Roycroft Street on May 29, 1983, between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., or until the road is returned to
normal traffic operation, that the City will assume liability for any
damage claims which may arise as a result of the road closure, and that
Lt. Russell E. McQuaid is hereby designated and authorized to sign the
road closure permit in behalf of the City.
The communication from the City Engineer dated March 10, 1983 with respect
to final cost information for the Haggerty Road Paving, Five to Six Mile Road, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Department of Law dated March 14, 1983, with
respect to Constitutional Challenge to Federal Unemployment Taxes on Cities, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR-745-77)
The communication from the City Engineer dated March 11, 1983 with respect
to final cost information for the 1982 Miscellaneous Paving Program, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR-403-82)
#251-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Director of Finance dated March 17, 1983, approved for submission
by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 58-83, the
Council does hereby authorize the following adjustments of the Traffic
Commission budget:
Increase
Account # Description (Decrease)
101-435-702 Salaries & Wages $ 300
101-435-715 FICA 20
101-435-728 Office Supplies 150
101-435-861-015 Auto Expense ( 2,100)
Total Budget Decrease ($1,630)
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iws FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the foregoing
$1,630 to the Unexpended Fund Balance Account.
#252-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Planner dated March 17, 1983 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 18-82 with regard to a proposed Comprehensive Noise Control
Ordinance submitted by the Department of Law in a communication dated
June 12, 1978, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
#253-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
& Sewer Board dated March 9, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion #WS 2567 3/83, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in
the amount of $6,396.50 to Mario Sinacola & Sons, 25301 Novi Road, Novi,
Michigan 48050, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a
contract proposal dated September 15, 1981 in connection with the Norfolk
Avenue Sanitary Sewer Construction Project, the final cost of the Project
being $46,396.50, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all
work under the said contract proposal has been completed in accordance
with City standards and specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the additional sum of
$6,396.50 from the Water & Sewer Capital Outlay Account for this purpose.
#25x+-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated March 11, 1983 which transmits its resolution
2-29-83 adopted on February 15, 1983, wherein the Commission did amend
Part VII of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Future Land Use
Plan, so as to change the designation of certain property located south of
Seven Mile Road, east of Middlebelt in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13,
from High Density Residential to General Commercial, the Council does
hereby acknowledge and certify the receipt of same.
#255-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication received by the
Office of the City Clerk on March 24, 1983 from Hugh Leavell which in
accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made
on March 15, 1983 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
3-53-83 with regard to Petition 80-1-2-1 submitted by Hugh Leavell
requesting waiver use approval to use an existing building located on the
south side of Seven Mile Road between Loveland and Mayfield in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 10 for general office purposes, the Council does
hereby designate Monday, May 2, 1983 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.
#256-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole dated March 30, 1983 with regard to the proposed
award of a non-exclusive franchise to MetroVision of Livonia, Inc., 211
Perimeter Center Parkway, Suite 930, Atlanta, Georgia 30346 for the
establishment, construction, operation and maintenance of a cable
television system in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine
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to set a Public Hearing which will take place before the City Council of
the City of Livonia on Monday, May 2, 1983 at 7:00 P. M. at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154 with regard to the
question of whether or not in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 2-3003 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, as contained
in the Livonia Cable Television Regulatory Ordinance, the Council shall
grant and approve the award of a non-exclusive franchise for a cable
television system to the said MetroVision of Livonia, Inc. at which time
the prospective grantee's legal, character, financial, technical and other
qualifications and the adequacy and feasibility of its construction
arrangements will be available for review by all interested persons;
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than twenty (20)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said Public Hearing, to give notice of
the said Public Hearing in the official newspaper of the City or a news-
paper of general circulation in the City of Livonia, as well as, to post
a public notice in the Livonia City Hall, Police Headquarters, all Fire
stations and the Senior Citizens Center, the form of which notice shall
read as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON
MONDAY, MAY 2, 1983
AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
33000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-3003 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, as contained in the Livonia
Cable Television Regulatory Ordinance, the Council of the City of
Livonia will hold a Public Hearing at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 1983,
on the question of whether or not the Council should grant and approve
the award of a non-exclusive franchise for a cable television system to
MetroVision of Livonia, Inc. , 211 Perimeter Center Parkway, Suite 930,
Atlanta, Georgia 30346 for the establishment, construction, operation
and maintenance of a cable television system in the City of Livonia and
at which time the prospective grantee's legal, character, financial,
technical and other qualifications and the adequacy and feasibility of
its construction arrangements will be available for review by all
interested persons.
Dated:
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk
#257-83 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934; MCLA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, May 16,
1983 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item:
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Petition 83-2-1-4, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning
of property located on the west side of Wayne Road
north of Joy Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33,
from RUF to P.S. , the City Planning Commission in
its resolution 3-42-83 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 83-2-1-4 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set
forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to
have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected; and further, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#258-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Assistant Superintendent of Parks F& Recreation dated April 4, 1983,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, which encloses copies of a
list of vending machines currently operated by the Parks & Recreation
Department and the proposed locations of vending machines as submitted in
the 1982 bid specifications, the Council does hereby request that the
Finance Department submit a supplemental list which sets forth the
description and the location of all other vending machines on City
property, the ownership of same and the manner of distribution of proceeds.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#259-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated March 14, 1983, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits Parks L.. Recreation Commission resolution 1705-83, wherein it is
recommended that competitive bids be taken for the lease of certain food
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concessions at the Ford Field and the two ice arenas, and such other
locations as provide vending machine locations in the City, which should
include, in part, bids of non-profit organizations, and having also
considered a letter from the President of Sheehan Enterprises, Ltd.,
43333 Seven Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48167, dated March 23, 1983,
wherein it is requested that the aforesaid corporation be afforded the
opportunity of submitting a bid for the development and operation of the
food and beverage concession at the Whispering Willows Golf Course, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#260-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks e. Recreation dated March 14, 1983, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits Parks & Recreation Commission resolution 1704-83, wherein
permission is requested by the Commission to conduct a city-wide garage
sale in late April or early May at the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena by the rental
of booths for the price of $12 for each area, and having also considered
a letter from the Assistant Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated
April 4, 1983, approved for submission by the Mayor which encloses copies
of the general rules and labor costs in operating a city-wide garage sale,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the foregoing action in
the mariner and form detailed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the City Planner and City Attorney dated March 17,
1983 with respect to purchase of city-owned property by the Apostolic Christian
Church, located at Hidden Lane and Wentworth Avenue, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council. (CR-138-83)
Councilman Feenstra gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19.06
OF ARTICLE XIX OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, BY
ADDING SUBSECTIONS (i) AND (j) THERETO. (PETITION 82-10-6-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS)
OF TITLE 8 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 8-264 THERETO.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#261-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated March 21, 1983 which submits a Proposed Amendment to
Chapter 2 (Misdemeanors) of Title 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
wherein persons would be prohibited from disguising themselves in order to
obstruct the due execution of the law, and the said ordinance amendment
having received its FIRST READING at the regular meeting of the Council
conducted on April 6, 1983 by Councilman Bishop, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilwoman Gundersen gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-115(j)
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.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#262-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated March 25, 1983, approved for submission by the Mayor,
transmitting for Council acceptance a Deed under Act 223, Public Acts of
1909, as amended, being Deed No. 123200, executed on March 16, 1983, by
the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Michigan, to the City
of Livonia, conveying land in the City of Livonia, described as follows:
CITY OF LIVONIA
Schanite's Marquette Manor Subdivision
Lot 375, also West One Half (W1/2) adjacent vacant
alley; also
Township 1 South, Range 9 East
Section 2
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The East One Half (E1/2) of the North One Half (N1/2)
of the South One Half (S1/2) of the Southeast One
Quarter (SE1/4) of the Northwest One Quarter (NW1/4)
of the Southwest One Quarter (SW1/4) of the Northeast
One Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 2, except the East 25
feet thereof.
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia to accept the aforesaid Deed under Act 223, Public Acts of
1909, as amended, being Deed No. 123200, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne
County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
unanimously adopted,
#263-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated March 25, 1983, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 146-83, transmitting for Council acceptance a warranty deed
dated March 25, 1983, executed by James H. Esson and Ann Esson, his wife,
conveying to the City certain property 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. 660 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)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; FURTHER, the City Assessor is hereby
requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the
same as City-owned and tax exempt.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#264-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated March 21, 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 finalization of
three (3) special assessment street paving projects being S.A.D. Nos.
216, 225 and 228, in connection with the 1981 Miscellaneous Paving Program,
the Council does hereby determine as follows:
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1. Authorize the City Assessor and City Treasurer
to decrease the assessments for all parcels in
the Richland Avenue Special Assessment District
(No. 216) on the basis of an assessment rate of
$8.51 per front foot rather than $9.00 per front
foot.
2. Authorize the City Assessor and City Treasurer to decrease
the assessments for all parcels in the Milburn Avenue
Special Assessment District (No. 225) on the basis of
an assessment rate of $21 .14 per front foot rather than
$32.00 per front foot.
3. Authorize the City Assessor and City Treasurer to
decrease the assessments for all parcels in the
Curtis Avenue Special Assessment District (No. 228)
on the basis of an assessment rate of $8.55 per
front foot rather than $10.30 per front foot.
1+. Authorize establishing the City's share of Special
Assessment District Nos. 216, 225 and 228 at
$1,727.95, $101,861.76 and $16,001.03 respectively.
5. Authorize the financing of the City's share of these
three projects from the $7.9 million General Obligation
Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provision that
this Bond Issue be reimbursed for the City's share at
such time as funds may be available from a future
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#265-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated March 17, 1983 which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor
wherein it is recommended that the current contract for custodial service
with Mulville a; Sons, Inc., 17301+ Lahser, Detroit, Michigan 1+8219 be
expanded to provide such services for the Police Headquarters and Fire
Headquarters buildings, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#266-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March i1., 1983, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the above communication having
attached thereto lists of new sidewalks at various locations in the City
of Livonia, said lists being included herein by reference, and for the
reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of
lots and premises referred to in said lists to construct and install
sidewalks at such premises only with respect to the following locations:
Ann Arbor Road (both sides) -- Eckles to Ann Arbor Trail.
Middle Belt Road (both sides) -- I-96 to Five Mile Road.
Stark Road (west side) -- I-96 to Livonia Y.M.C.A. site.
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry
out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to Section
5-137 of Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended;
FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of lots and
premises herein referred to shall complete said sidewalks on or before
July 1, 1983, after which date the Engineering/Inspection Division shall
arrange for the construction of said sidewalks; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby request that the Livonia Board of Education arrange for the
construction of approximately 2,869 square feet of sidewalk on Ann Arbor
Road adjacent to the Washington Elementary School Site and approximately
2,185 square feet of sidewalk on Stark Road adjacent to the Frost Jr. High
School site; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the installation
of sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb cut work at various locations indicated
on the attached lists inasmuch as same are the City of Livonia's
responsibility; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to
exceed $1+,100.00 from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improve-
ment Bond Issue to cover the City's portion of the program; and FURTHER,
the Engineering/Inspection Division is hereby requested to finalize plans
and specifications and arrange for the taking of bids for the 1983 New
Sidewalk Construction Program, which program will include all required
work which has not been completed by private property owners by July 1,
1983; FURTHER, the Council does hereby refer to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for its report and recommendation the proposed lists to
construct and install sidewalks at the following locations:
I-96 North Service Road (Schoolcraft Road) -- Hix to Yale.
Middle Belt Road (both sides) -- Plymouth to I-96.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 11, 1983, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a list of
sidewalks requiring repair and/or replacement at various locations
throughout the City of Livonia, said list being included herein by
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reference, and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises referred to in said list to repair
or to remove and replace sidewalks at such premises, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of
this resolution which is made pursuant to Section 5-137 of Title 5, Chapter
1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, said notice shall
set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred
to shall complete said sidewalk repairs or removal and replacement work by
no later than July 1, 1983, after which date the Engineering/Inspection
Division shall arrange for the reconstruction of the said sidewalks;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Wayne County Road Commis-
sion arrange for the repair or the removal and replacement of approximately
250 square feet of sidewalk adjacent to the Water Storage Tank site on West
Chicago, the Livonia Board of Education arrange for the repair or removal
and replacement of approximately 25 square feet of sidewalk adjacent to the
Wilson Elementary School on West Chicago, and the Clarenceville Board of
Education to arrange for the repair or removal and replacement of approx-
imately 75 square feet of sidewalk adjacent to the Clarenceville Senior
High School on Middle Belt, and FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the removal and replacement of various sections of sidewalks and crosswalks
at locations indicated on the list attached to the City Engineer's communicf
tion inasmuch as same are the City's responsibility; and FURTHER, the
Engineering/Inspection Division is hereby authorized to finalize plans and
specifications and arrange for the taking of bids for the 1983 Miscella-
neous Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance Program, which program will include
all required work which has not been completed by private property owners
by July 1, 1983.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#267-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 11, 1983, approved by the Director of Public Works anc
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a list of side-
walks requiring repair and/or replacement at various locations throughout
the City of Livonia, said list being included herein by reference, and for
the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners
of lots and premises referred to in said list to repair or to remove and
replace sidewalks at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution
which is made pursuant to Section 5-137 of Title 5, Chapter 1 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, said notice shall set
forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to
shall complete said sidewalk repairs or removal and replacement work by no
later than July 1, 1983, after which date the TMgineering/Inspection
Division shall arrange for the reconstruction of the said sidewalks;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Wayne County Road
Commission arrange for the repair or the removal and replacement of
approximately 250 square feet of sidewalk adjacent to the Water Storage
Tank site on West Chicago, the Livonia Board of Education arrange for the
repair or removal and replacement of approximately 25 square feet of
sidewalk adjacent to the Wilson Elementary School on West Chicago, and the
Clarenceville Board of Education to arrange for the repair or removal and
replacement of approximately 75 square feet of sidewalk adjacent to the
Clarenceville Senior High School on Middle Belt, and FURTHER, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads & Plate Committee for its
report and recommendation.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: Feenstra and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#268-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated March 1, 1983, which transmits its resolution
2-31-83 adopted on February 15, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-2-8-2
submitted by Kapila & Associates requesting site plan approval in connec-
tion with a proposal to construct a multi-family complex on property
located on the north side of Five Mile Road between Cavour and Garden in
Section 13, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 8.02 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 83-2-8-2 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as
those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission
as well as the following additional conditions:
A. That a soffit no less than 18" in minimum width
be provided all around all buildings; and
LB. A minimum 1 1/2" reinforced mesh concrete be
provided over plywood subfloors for all second
story floors as proposed by the petitioner.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978, as
amended, this Council has the authority to establish commercial redevelop-
ment districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of a
commercial redevelopment district within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 0.2 acres lying in the N.E. 1/4 of
Section 34+ as more particularly described in the attachment to the
application which is hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter
referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Commercial Redevelopment District
No. 1" (Rosedale Gardens Subdivision - Lots No. 228, 229 and 230); and
LWHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
George M. Marston and Genevieve A. Marston of the Council's pending action
on this resolution and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of
proposed City of Livonia Commercial Redevelopment District No. 1; and
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WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners,
residents and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Commercial Redevelopment
District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 1983 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Commercial Redevelopment District
No. 1 at which time George M. Marston and Genevieve A. Marston and other
taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be
heard (a copy of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing
being on file with this City Council), and a representative of said persons
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing
on behalf of the said persons;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS:
1. A Commercial Redevelopment District is hereby
established, such district to consist of the area
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
2. Such Commercial Redevelopment District is hereby
designated as the "City of Livonia Commercial
Redevelopment District No. 1".
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#269-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from George M.
Marston and Genevieve A. Marston, his wife, dated November 22, 1982 which
submits an application proposing the establishment of a Commercial
Redevelopment District being approximately 0.2 acres in size in the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 34 in the City of Livonia, and in accordance with the
provisions set forth in 1978 PA 255, as amended, the Council does hereby
determine to deny this request since it is the determination of the
Council that the establishment of a Commercial Redevelopment District with
respect to this property at this time would not be in the best interest
of the citizens of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop and McCann.
LNAYS: Ventura, Gundersen and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#270-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Engineering/Inspection Division submit a report and recommendation with
respect to the condition of the building located at the Southwest Corner
of Blackburn and Plymouth, particularly with respect to what would be
required to restore the said building from the standpoint of safety and
appearance.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#271-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 25, 1983 which sets forth its resolu-
tion 1-1-83 adopted on January 18, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-11-1-17
submitted by Christopher B. Ziomek for a change of zoning on property
located on the northwest corner of Wayne and Joy Roads in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 33, from RUF to P.S., and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on March 16, 1983, pursuant to
Council Resolution 102-83, the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 82-11-1-17 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 No. 543, as amended, in accord-
ance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#272-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 25, 1983 which sets forth its resolu-
tion 1-2-83 adopted on January 18, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-12-1-19
submitted by Bokos, Jones & Plakas for Bruce C. & Toni Mette for a change
of zoning on property located on the east side of Arcola, north of
Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, from R-1 to P, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
March 16, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 102-83, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 82-12-1-19 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 No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
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lir A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#273-83 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby request that the City Planning
Commission, in accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance,
initiate a petition for the vacating of the alley located immediately
north of Plymouth Road between Arcola and Inkster in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 25.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#274-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 12, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
12-217-82 adopted on December 14, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-11-1-18
submitted by Arthur Pollack for a change of zoning on property located on
the east side of Middlebelt between Six Mile Road and Pickford Avenue in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, from RUF to P.S., and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 16, 1983,
L pursuant to Council Resolution 57-83, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 82-11-1-18
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 No. 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Feenstra, Gundersen and Bishop.
NAYS: Taylor, Bennett and McCann.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#275-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 28, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
1-4-83 adopted on January 18, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-11-2-40
submitted by Southland Corporation requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an SDD License in connection with an existing business located on
L the northeast corner of Middlebelt 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 16, 1983,
pursuant to Council Resolution 103-83, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition
82-11-2-40 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in
the action taken by the Planning Commission.
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imp A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#276-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 28, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
1-5-83 adopted on January 18, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-11-2-41
submitted by Southland Corporation requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an SDD License in connection with an existing business located on
the west side of Wayne Road, south of Ann Arbor Trail in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 33, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 16, 1983,
pursuant to Council Resolution 104-83, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition
82-11-2-41 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in
the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
iire NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#277-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 31, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
1-6-83 adopted on January 18, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-11-2-42
submitted by Southland Corporation requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an SDD License in connection with an existing business located on
the east side of Middlebelt Road between Joy Road and Grandon in the
Southwest 1/4+ of Section 36, which property is zoned C-1, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 16,
1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 105-83, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition
82-11-2-1+2 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in
the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
L AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.42
OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (PETITION 82-11-6-7)
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L TLe 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.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE", BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 82-10-1-16
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-9 II TO C-2 AND P.
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.
Councilman Bishop invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
Lresult:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (c) (l4+)
OF SECTION 6-102 OF TITTR 6, CHAPTER 1
(TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
T. 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.
Councilman Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
L the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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low The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#278-83 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#279-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 4, 1983, which transmits its resolution
3-59-83 with regard to Petition 83-3-8-6 submitted by Mid-7 Land Company
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
an addition to an existing building located south of Seven Mile Road, west
of Middlebelt Road in Section 11, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 5L3, as amended, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
83-3-8-6 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: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#280-83 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution No. 719-82, adopted on October 6, 1982, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of April 6, 1983 an Assessment Roll dated April 14,
1983 for the proposed improvement consisting of a 31' wide full depth
asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II) on
Brentwood Avenue south of Seven Mile Road, In Section 12, containing the
special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the
construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district
as designated in Council Resolution No. 719-82.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that
the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
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Livonia will meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan on Monday, May 16, 1983 at 8.00 P M. to review the said
Special Assessment Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given
to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least onite in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and cir-
culated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of May 16, 1983; the City Clerk is also
directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof
by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#281-83 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution No. 716-82, adopted on October 6, 1982, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of April 6, 1983 an Assessment Roll dated April 4,
1983 for the improvement consisting of placing 4+" of asphalt surface on an
existing roadway on Flamingo Avenue between Seven Mile Road and Pembroke
in Section 2 containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improve-
ment in said district as designated in Council Resolution No. 716-82.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section
2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the
assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for
public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will
meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on
Monday, May 16, 1983 at 8.00 P. M to review the said Special Assessment
Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of May 16, 1983, the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district
as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assess-
ment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#282-83 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution No. 34-83, adopted on January 12, 1983, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of April 6, 1983 an Assessment Roll dated April 5,
1983 for the improvement consisting of a 31' wide full-depth asphalt
pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II) on Haller Avenue,
Camden Road and Hartel Avenue, north of Plymouth Road, located in the
South 1/2 of Section 25, containing the special assessments to be assessed
and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district
heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed
improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution No. 34-83.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the Office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section
2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the
assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on
Monday, May 16, 1983 at 8:00 P. M. to review the said Special Assessment
Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of May 16, 1983; the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district
as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#283-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole dated April 6, 1983 and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 204-83 in connection with a communication from
Nikolaos Moutafis dated March 2, 1983 wherein a request is submitted to
enter into a Lease Agreement with the City of Livonia for the operation of
the restaurant concession at the Whispering Willows Municipal Golf Course,
the Council does hereby approve this request in concept and does hereby
request that the Department of Law enter negotiations with Mr. Moutafis
for the preparation of a Lease Agreement for submission to Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#284+-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Chief of
Police, the Fire Chief and the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator submit
their respective reports and recommendations on the status of the Cities
preparedness in the event of toxic chemical spills or similar disasters.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, this 1003rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:25 P. M., April 6, 1983.
Aftil
RO ERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK