HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1983-06-01 20364
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 1, 1983, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at approximately 8:05 p.m. . Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann, Robert R.
Bishop, Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura, Gerald Taylor, Fernon P. Feenstra.
Absent: Alice Gundersen.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Patricia Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Gary Clark, Assistant Chief Engineer; Michael
Reiser, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Lloyd Peterson, Cable TV; Harry Tatigian,
City Attorney; Ronald R. Reinke, Parks & Recreation Supt. ; Robert Osborn, Director of
LPublic Works; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; John Nagy, Planning Director; and Daniel
J. Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#396-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1006th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 18, 1983, are
hereby approved.
The communication from the Department of Law dated May 18, 1983, re:
Michael E. Small and Irma L. Small plaintiffs-appellants, v City of Livonia and the
Council of the City of Livonia, defendants - appellees, and Ford Leasing Development
Company and Floyd Rice Ford, Inc., intervening defendants - appellees Michigan
Supreme Court #69947 was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
The communication from the Mayor's Office dated May 18, 1983 re: Service
for Handicapped and Senior Citizens at self-service gas stations (CR 24-82) was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Feenstra and
seconded by Councilman Taylor:
#397-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated May 9, 1983, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard
to the employment of an outside contractor by the Public Service Division
to assist division personnel in a City wide effort to plow snow from all
City streets during the week ending March 26, 1983, the Council does
hereby determine as follows:
(1) To appropriate $10,01+.97 to the Road Maintenance
Contractual Services Account (101-463-818.020.000) and
increase the Road Maintenance Transfer Account (101-463-
788.020.000) in the same amount; and
(2) To authorize payment in the amount of $10,01+.97 for
emergency snow removal services to B L V Construction, Inc.,
25301 Novi Road, P. 0. Box 695, Novi, Michigan 48050, in
accordance with Section 2-213(d)(1) of the Finance Ordinance.
#398-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Friends of the Barn, Inc. dated May 11, 1983 in connection
with work being performed at the City owned Wilson Barn located at the
northeast corner of West Chicago and Middlebelt Road, the Council does
hereby waive all fees for carpentry and plumbing work in connection with
the foregoing, provided that such carpentry and plumbing work complies
with the requirements of the City's building code and has the approval
of the Engineering/Inspection Division.
#399-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance dated May 3, 1983 approved for submission by the
Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 523-82 with regard to
possible revision of the Finance Ordinance with respect to minimum amounts
prescribed requiring competitive bidding, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
The Communication from the Division of Engineering, dated May 5, 1983, re:
Installation of traffic signal at Middlebelt and Entrance to Trinity Park Apartments,
(CR 865-82) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#400-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated April 28, 1983 which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem and which is submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 170-83 in connection with a communication
from the President of the Woods Condominium Association dated February
18, 1983, wherein a request is submitted for the installation of a
street light at the intersection of University Park Drive and North Laurel
Park Drive, the Council does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk
to make application to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by
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such company, for the installation of a street light of suitable lumen
strength to be installed at the intersection of North Laurel Park Drive
and University Park Drive in the City of Livonia, Michigan, 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.
#401-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Director of Finance dated May 16, 1983 approved for submission by the
Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 302-83 to which is
attached a list of all computer programs currently in use by the City of
Livonia involving Livonia Public Schools computer operations, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
#402-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police dated May 3, 1983 approved for submission by the Mayor and
which sets forth the functions and programs being used by the Police
Department with the computer system at this time, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recom-
mendation.
#403-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 16, 1983 to which is attached an Amendatory Agreement to the
FY '83 Purchase of Service Contract between SEMTA and the City of Livonia
wherein, SEMTA is increasing the budget of the Northwest Wayne User-Side
Subsidy Program from $116,000 to $121,787 to cover projected costs, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, the attached amendatory agreement
for interim support of Northwest Wayne User-Side Subsidy in the manner and
form herein submitted.
#404-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby reject and repeal Council
Resolution 164-83 adopted on February 23, 1983 with respect 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; further,
the Council does hereby determine to take this means to advise the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council denies the said
request and would not recommend that the said application be approved by
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
#405-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Commercial
Removal dated May 12, 1983 wherein a request is submitted for the possible
extension of the present contract between the City of Livonia and Com-
mercial Removal for pickup and disposal of rubbish, which contract expires
on September 30, 1983, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Solid Waste Disposal Committee for its report and recommendation.
#406-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Community Resources dated May 6, 1983 approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby reject all bids received for the partition to be constructed in the
meeting room in the old City Hall for the reasons indicated in the afore-
said communication; further, the Council does hereby request that the
Engineering Division assist in the preparation of new specifications and
that, thereafter, new competitive bids be taken in accordance with pro-
visions of law and city ordinance.
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;;'407-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police dated May 9, 1983 which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which indicates
that the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning has approved third
year funding (June 1, 1983 through May 31, 1984) on Grant #MPT-81-003C,
"Police Traffic Services", which approved budget is as follows:
Federal Share 35% $127,050
Livonia Share 65% 235,950
Total Project Costs: $363,000
The Council does hereby concur in and approve of Traffic Grant #MPT-81-003C
#408-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 13, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
5-74-83 adopted on May 3, 1983 with regard to a request from Drug Land,
Inc., for an extension of the approval of Petition 81-12-2-26 relative to
waiver use approval to utilize a SDD liquor license within a building
proposed to be located on the northwest corner of Middlebelt Road and
Clarita in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, previously granted in Council
Resolution 129-82 adopted on February 24, 1982, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the
requested extension for a one year period, subject to compliance with all
of the conditions attached to the original waiver use approval.
#409-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated May 5, 1983 which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Red Holman Pontiac-GMC,
35300 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185 for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) one-ton stake truck
for a net price of $8,874.45, based on a total price of $9,374.45, less
trade-in of $500, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications.
#410-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated May 19, 1983 approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) one-ton stake truck from Red
Holman Pontiac-GMC, 35300 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185 for a net
price of $7,785, based on a total price of $9,185, less trade-in of $1,400;
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without competi-
tive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with provisions set forth in Section
2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#411-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated May 13, 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 Michigan Window Cleaning Co.,
3540 W. Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan 48216 for providing the Public
Service Division (Building Maintenance Section) with Window Cleaning
Service for the Livonia Municipal Administrative Building at the cost of
$1,695 per cleaning, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets specifications.
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#412-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources dated May 10, 1983 approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept donations for the senior citizen's program from the following
sources:
(1) "Square Eights" square dancers $ 60.00
12124 Boston Post Road
(2) Thursday Square Dancers 180.00
21984 Wildwood
(3) Square Dancers 300.00
30230 Oakview
(4) "Square Eights" Square Dancers 40.00
12124 Boston Post Road
$580.00
The Council does hereby determine that the mis cellaneous revenue account
#101.000.698.000.000 and the expenditure budget account #101-174-931.010.
000 be increased by $580.
#413-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Cheryl A.
Zielonka, 32300 Washington, Livonia, Michigan 48150, received by the
office of the City Clerk on May 18, 1983, requesting permission to close
Washington between Hubbard and Wyoming on July 3, 1983 from 12:00 noon to
8:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does
hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made
subject to approval of the Polide Department.
#414-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Vincent
Moceri, 30056 Bobrich, Livonia, Michigan 48152 dated May 16, 1983
requesting permission to close Bobrich between Louise and Stamwich on
Saturday, August 6, 1983 from Noon until 11:00 p.m. for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
#415-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted by certain
property owners in the Green Acres Subdivision, dated May 13, 1983
requesting a paving improvement on Hoy Street, west of Henry Ruff Road
to Flamingo, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering
Division for its report and recommendation.
; 416-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted by certain
residents on Flamingo, received by the office of the City Clerk on May 17,
1983 requesting a paving improvement on Flamingo between Nye and Hoy, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Division for its
report and recommendation.
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#417-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Mr. Donald J. Summers dated May 16, 1983 submitting an offer to purchase
certain City owned property located on Seven Mile Road, west of Farmington
Road, the Council does hereby reject the said offer inasmuch as it is
substantially less than the appraised evaluation of the said property.
#418-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Flag
Day Project Chairman of the Livonia Civitan Club dated May 7, 1983
requesting permission to solicit donations for their Junior Golf Program
and other projects involving the youth and/or handicapped people in
Livonia, at the following intersections: Five Mile and Farmington, Five
Mile and Middlebelt, Middlebelt and Seven Mile and at local shopping
centers with their permission, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of this request.
#419-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 10, 1983, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the
reappointment of Robert L. Morrow, 16725 Pollyanna, Livonia, Michigan
48154 to the City Planning Commission for a term of three years, which
will expire on June 9, 1986, provided that Mr. Morrow takes the oath of
office as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be
administered by the City Clerk.
#420-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 10, 1983, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the
reappointment of Herman H. Kluver, 16017 Riverside, Livonia, Michigan to
the City Planning Commission for a term of three years, which will expire
on June 9, 1986, provided that Mr. Kluver takes the oath of office as
required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by
the City Clerk.
#421-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 10, 1983, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the
reappointment of Donald L. Vyhnalek, 34940 Wood Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
to the City Planning Commission for a term of three years, which will
expire on June 9, 1986, provided that Mr. Vyhnalek takes the oath of
office as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be
administered by the City Clerk.
#422-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 10, 1983 wherein it is indicated that Mr. Ron Mardiros, 32032
Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, has been reappointed to the Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia Board of Directors for a six
year term expiring June 7, 1989, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the aforesaid action, provided that Mr. Mardiros takes the oath
of office as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter to be
administered by the City Clerk.
#423-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated May 13, 1983 which bears the signature of the
Finance Director is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on May 12,
1983 wherein it is recommended that the classification of Program
Supervisor II be established with the following salary range:
Stere Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Ste3 Step 4 SSttep 55
Annual $240273.60 214,752.00 25,521.20 2 ,6 270.p340 27,331.20 28,433.60
Bi-wkly 933.60 952.00 971.20 1,010.40 1,051.20 1,093.60
Hourly 11.67 11.90 12.14 12.63 13.14 13.67
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and be it further resolved, that in addition, cost-of-living allowance
would be as follows:
$520.00 - Annually
20.00 - Bi-weekly
.25 - Hourly
The Council does hereby refer this item to the finance and insurance
committee for its report and recommendation.
#4+24-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the City Attorney dated May 9, 1983 approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to a
Quit Claim Deed obtained in connection with the acquisition of certain
right-of-way on the west side of Middlebelt Road in the S.E. 1/4 of Section
35, the Council does hereby accept for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
the said quit claim deed from Dover Associates, a Michigan co-partnership,
which conveys to the City of Livonia the following described property:
The East seven (7) feet of Lots 21 through 30, both inclusive,
"E.G. Settle Realty Co's Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision", as
recorded in Liber 54+, Page 75, Wayne County Records, said sub
being a part of the South 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 35,
low T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have such Cuit Claim Deed
recorded in the Wayne County Register of Deeds Office and to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
similar deed conveying the aforesaid Middlebelt Road right-of-way to the
Wayne County Road Commission.
#425-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated October 27, 1982, and the report and recommendation
from the Chief of Police dated May 10, 1983 in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Agemy & Sons of Livonia,
Inc., holding a 1982 SDM license at 33503 W. Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, in Wayne County, for transfer of stock wherein Mahisn Agemy is
being dropped as a stockholder through transfer of all his 500 shares to
existing stockholder Joseph H. Agemy and wherein Joseph H. Agemy is adding
Dorothy J. Agemy as a joint stockholder; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
#426-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated May 10, 1983 which transmits a communication from the firm of
Plante M,ran, the City auditors, dated March 30, 1983, to which is
attached the audited financial report of the City of Livonia for the year
ended November 30, 1982, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
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#427-83 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution No. 349-83, adopted on May 4, 1983, and in accordance with
Section 2-510, (paving & sidewalks) 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 May 9, 1983 as assessment roll
dated May 9, 1983 for the proposed improvement consisting of the placement
of 4" of asphalt on the existing roadway on Flamingo Avenue between Lyndon
and Nye Court in Section 23 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. 349-83.
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
exRm nation and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Monday, July
11, 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 Monday, July 11, 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.
#428-83 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, July 11, 1983 at
8:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
with respect to the following item:
Petition 83-3-1-9, submitted by Albert A. Dettore & Associates, Inc. ,
for a change of zoning of property located on the east side of
Farmington Road, south of the C & 0 Railway in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 27 from M-1 to M-2, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 5-73-83 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 83-3-1-9 be approved;
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FURTHER, that 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.
#429-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 20,
1983 from Thomas P. Schuon, 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 May 17, 1983 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 5-86-83 with regard to Petition 83-3-2-10
submitted by Thomas Schuon requesting waiver use approval to expand an
existing business located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between
Merriman and. Osmus in the N )rtheast 1/4 of Section 3, the Council does
hereby designate Monday, July 11, 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.
#430-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 18,
1983 from Konrad. Stauch, attorney for Daniel M. Robin, 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 May 17,
1983 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 5-88-83 with regard
to Petition 83-4-2-13 submitted by Daniel M. Robin requesting waiver use
approval to utilize an SDD license in connection with a party store
proposed to be located on the southeast corner of Plymouth and Levan Roads
in the N )rtheast 1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby designate
Monday, July 11, 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.
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#431-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 18,
1983 from Konrad Stauch, attorney for Daniel M Robin, 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 May 17,
1983 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 5-91-83 with regard
to Petition 83-4-2-16 submitted by Daniel M. Robin requesting waiver use
approval to utilize an SDM license in connection with a party store
proposed to be located on the southeast corner of Plymouth and Levan
Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby
designate Monday, July 11, 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#432-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 9, 1983 approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
a request submitted by the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. for issuance
of a (1) permit to W. G. Wade Shows to conduct carnival amusement rides at
Henry Ford Field as part of this year's Spree "33" celebration June 21 -
26, 1983, the hours of which will be as follows:
June 21, 22 and 23, 1983 - 4:00 p.m. until Midnight
June 24, 25 and 26, 1983 - 12:00 noon until Midnight
and a (2) permit to hold a Rodeo at Veterans Park on June 24 - 26, 1983,
and (3) authorization to conduct a fireworks display at Veterans Park on
Sunday, June 26, 1983 at 10:30 p.m., the Council does hereby approve and
concur in the foregoing requests as well as waive fees for items 2 and
3 only.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilmen Feenstra, it was
#433-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole dated May 23, 1983 and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 382-83 in connection with a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 28, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
2-26-83 adopted on February 15, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-1-1-3
submitted by George & Rose Gargarian for a change of zoning on property
located on the west side of Middlebelt Road, north of Six Mile Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 from P.S. to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 2, 1983
pursuant to Council Resolution 211-83, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
83-1-1-3 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:
L AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: Bennett
The P:.esident declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS)
OF TITLE 8 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 8-263 THERETO.
A rcll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
imir the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO. 5L.3, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE", BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (RE: Petition 83-2-1-5 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-2A TO R-7).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN, ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE
OF GENERAL ORDINANCES AS HEREIN CHANGED, ORDAINING
NEW PROVISIONS, ADOPTING TECHNICAL WORKS, AND REPEALING
CERTAIN ORDINANCES EXCEPT AS HEREIN EXPRESSLY SAVED
FROM REPEAL, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF SAID CODE.
A rollcall vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra left the podium.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#434-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated May 10, 1983, approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, which submits a
proposed agreement for summer tax collection between the City of Livonia
and the Schoolcraft Community College District, the Council does hereby
request and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the
Iwo City of Livonia, to execute the said agreement in the manner and form
herein submitted, as well as to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
Councilman Feenstra returned to the podium.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#435-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator dated May 13, 1983, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor to which is attached Modification
#003 to the City of Livonia CETA Fiscal Year 1983 Annual Plan, Subpart G,
Title IV, Summer Youth Employment Program, the Council does hereby
authorize and approve the said grant modification in the manner and form
indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby requested to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#436-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated May 17, 1983 approved for submission by the Mayor to
which is attached a letter from the Assistant Superintendent of Operations
of Livonia Public Schools School District dated January 18, 1983 which
details 1981-82 operating expenses of the Youth Employment Service and
requests a payment of $10,662 for the City's 4 share, the Council does
hereby approve and authorize the payment of same and for this purpose does
hereby transfer the sum of $10,662 from account #101-737-976-120 to
account #101-909-886-120 in order to make payment to the Livonia Public
Schools.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#437-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the joint School
Board/City Council Committee for its report and recommendation the question
of whether or not the City should place a dollar limitation on all future
expenditures with regard to the operation of the youth employment office.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
L
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#438-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance dated April 27, 1983, approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem with regard to five (5) court claims against the City of
Livonia police professional liability policy which have been settled by
the City's insurance carrier, wherein billings have been submitted for
settlement costs limited to the $2,500 deductible, a summary of which is
as follows:
Settlement
Claimant Award Expenses City Cost
Joanne Asberry $17,500 $2,914.01 $ 1,980.85*
Frank Bredau 27,500 6,299.59 2,500.00
Richard M. Phillips &
Diane M. Burton 15,000 371.79 5,000.00**
George Snyder 1,500 828.92 2,328.92
L David Tourkow 39,000 6,818.49 2,500.00
$14,309.77
* ( 519.15 credit allowed from payment of 10/6/81)
** ($2, 500 for each claim)
The Council does hereby authorize the payment of the sum of $14,309.77 to
be charged to the Insurance Account 101-925-918 for this purpose.
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#439-83 RESOLVED, that the council does hereby refer to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation the question of settlement
of claims made against the Polide Department by the City's insurance
carriers.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#440-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service dated May 12, 1983 which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
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Mayor and which submits a proposal to study data processing for the City,
the Council does hereby authorize the employment of the firm of Plante &
Moran to conduct a data processing review for the City of Livonia as
specified in their proposal dated April, 1983 for a fee not to exceed
$13,500 plus any out-of-pocket expenses, the action herein being taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(2) and (5) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, further, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the foregoing sum from
Community Development Block Grant Funds in the FY 83-84+ budget.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, supported by Councilman Taylor, it was
4+41-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated May 10, 1983 with regard to an
application from C. A. Muer Corporation for a new full year Class "C"
license to be located at 31501 Schoolcraft 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 transmit 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: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
PRESENT: Feenstra
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, Seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4442-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated March 28, 1983, and the report and recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police dated May 5, 1983 in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from the Southland Corpora-
tion and Michael C. Kirby, Co-licensee to add Tamara A. Kirby as Co-
licensee on 1982-83 SDM licensed business located at 15550 Middlebelt Road,
Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, 48154, 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: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
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LOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#443-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated May 10, 1983 which submits proposed amendments
to the Refuse Ordinance, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Waste Disposal Study Committee for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#444-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated May 18, 1983, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. John Lezotte, 36261 Lyndon, Livonia,
Michigan 48154 and in accordance with the provisions of 196( PA 288, as
amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby find that the proposed
Division of Tax Item No. 46 138 9 0059 000 (33A) would not be contrary to
the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing the same into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows:
Description of Parcel 33A1:
Part of the NW* of Section 35, T.1 S., R.9 E., City of Livonia,
L Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the
west line of said Section 35 distant due South 775.0 feet from
the NW corner of said Section 35; and proceeding thence S.89°58'45"E.
286.0 feet; thence due South 90.0 feet; thence N.89°58'45"W. 286.0
feet to said west Section line, thence due North 90.0 feet along
said line to the POINT OF BEGINNING; except the Westerly 60.00
feet thereof as occupied by Merriman Road. Containing 0.47 acres
of land.
Description of Parcel 33A2:
Part of the NW) of Section 35, T.1 S., R.9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the
West Line of said Section 35 distant due South 865.0 feet from
the NW corner of said Section 35; and proceeding thence S.89058'45"E.
286.0 feet; thence due South 90.0 feet; thence N.89°58'45"W. 286.0
feet to said West Section Line; thence due North 90.0 feet along
said line to the POINT OF BEGINNING: Except the Westerly 60.00 feet
thereof as occupied by Merriman Road. Containing 0.47 acres of land.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a
part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause
a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#445-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated May 18, 1983, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. Phillip J. Nicholas, 30556 Puritan,
Livonia, MI. 48154 to partition and divide tax item No. 46 054 01 0051 000
(114C51) into two parcels, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Planning Department for its report and recommendation.
A roll cull vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following results:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#446-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 6, 1983 which transmits its resolution
4-79-83, adopted on May 3, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-8-2-24 submitted
by Midas International Corporation requesting waiver use approval to con-
struct a muffler shop on property located on the east side of Middlebelt
Road between Bretton and St. Martins in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby reject the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and Petition 82-8-2-24 is hereby denied,
the Council having determined as a matter of fact that the petitioner has
failed to affirmatively demonstrate that the proposed waiver use complies
with the general standards and requirements set forth in Section 19.06 of
the zoning ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following results:
AYES: Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: Bishop, Ventura
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#447-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby move to reconsider the
aforesaid resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following results:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, McCann
Imw NAYS: Taylor, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#448-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 6, 1983 which transmits its resolution
4-79-83, adopted on May 3, 1983 with regard to Petition 82-R-2-21+ submitted
by Midas International Corporation requesting waiver use approval to
construct a muffler shop on property located on the east side of Middlebelt
Road between Bretton and St. Martins in the Southwest 1/1+ of Section 1,
which property is zoned C-2, 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 motion with the following results:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, McCann
NAYS: Taylor Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 18, 1983 which transmits its resolution
5-92-83 adopted on May 17, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-4-2-18 submitted
by Leo Burton requesting waiver use approval for expansion of a Class "C"
Liquor Licensed operation within a restaurant located on the west side of
Farmington Road, north of Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 83-4-2-18 is
hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, McCann
NAYS: Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 18, 1983 which transmits its resolution
5-92-83 adopted on May 17, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-4-2-18
submitted by Leo Burton requesting waiver use approval for expansion of
a Class "C" Liquor Licensed operation within a restaurant located on the
west side of Farmington Road, north of Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/1+
of Section 28, which property is zoned C-2, 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:
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AYES: Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS: Bishop, Ventura, AcCann
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimmsly adopted, it was
#449-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 18, 1983 which transmits its resolution
5-92-83 adopted on May 17, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-4-2-18
submitted by Leo Burton requesting waiver use approval for expansion of
a Class "C" Liquor Licensed operation within a restaurant located on the
west side of Farmington Road, north of Plymouth Road in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 28, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#450-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated March 25, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
3-42-83 adopted on March 15, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-2-1-4
submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion, pursuant to
Council Resolution 27-83 for a change of zoning on 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., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on May 16, 1983 pursuant to Council Resolution 257-83,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and said Petition 83-2-1-4 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: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS: McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#451-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendation of the Council
President dated May 17, 1983, the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 868-82 so as to provide that the Study Meeting previous-
ly scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 1983 be conducted instead on Monday,
June 20, 1983, and the balance of Council Resolution 868-82 shall remain
in full force and effect.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#452-83 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Prestole Corporation, a Michigan corporation, dated May 18, 1983, which
submits an application proposing the establishment of an industrial
development district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, this
Council has authority to establish "industrial development districts"
within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of Livonia a
facility consisting of 12,000 sq. ft. which is located on Lot 20 of
Jeffries Freeway Industrial Park Subdivision, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne
County, and which facility is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 11"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, AS follows:
(1) The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real property
within the boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 11.
(2) This City Council sets Monday, July 11, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. as
the date for the holding of a public hearing on the question of
whether this City Council should establish the Industrial
Development District described above.
(3) This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice, as
required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so that all
residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be afforded
an opportunity to be heard on the question of establishing the
Industrial Development District described above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#453-83 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment and to revitalize the City's economy,
and to assist industrial and commercial enterprises, and to encourage the
location, expansion or retention of industrial and commercial enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its residents
and to retain employment opportunities in the City; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
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WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 of the
Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), and the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, has prepared and submitted a project
plan involving a commercial facility project to be undertaken on behalf
of MGIII Associates Limited Partnership (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Council has been advised by the MGIII Associates
Limited Partnership that certain terms in the project plan, previously
approved by the Council on February 23, 1983, have been revised, included
but not limited to the amount of bonds being issued by the Corporation
(the "Bonds") has been decreased from $8,000,000 to $7,310,000 and the
rate of interest on the Bonds has been increased, and these changes have
been incorporated into the project plan (the "Amended Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold a public
hearing concerning the Project, the Amended Project Plan, reflecting the
above-referenced revisions, and the Bonds proposed therein to be issued by
the Corporation, prior to taking legislative action relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council shall meet on
June 20, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., at which time it shall conduct a public
hearing on the Corporation's submission of the Amended Project Plan and
the issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice of such
public hearing by (1) publishing a notice thereof in The Livonia Observer,
a newspaper of general circulation in the City; (2) posting in at least
ten (10) conspicuous and public places in the project district area; and
(3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel of real property in the
project district area at the last known address of the owner as shown by
the tax assessment records, which notices shall be published and given at
least fourteen (14) full days prior to the date set for said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR MGIII ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation of the
City of Livonia has submitted an amended project plan to the City Council
for its approval.
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Said amended project plan deals with a light industrial and warehouse
facility project to be owned by MGIII Associates Limited Partnership, the
general partner of which is Martin R. Goldman, and leased to various users,
and to be located on a project area or site consisting of thirteen (13)
light industrial and warehouse buildings on the site described as follows:
1) Eight buildings located at 13200, 13250 and 13280 Newburgh
Road, and 37000-2, 37025, 37050, 37007 and 37055 Industrial Road,
North of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and South of Schoolcraft
Road, Livonia, Michigan and,
2) Five buildings located at 12813-27, 12999-13015, 13855, 13887,
and 12800-12 Fairlane, on the West and East Side of Fairlane Avenue,
North and. South of Glendale Avenue, Livonia, Michigan.
Said amended project plan details all information required by law relative
to said project and its impact on the community. No persons will be
displaced from the project area as a result of this project. Said amended
project plan also proposes the issuance of revenue bonds by said. Economic
Development Corporation to assist in the financing of said project in an
amount not to exceed $7,500,000.
The City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m., Monday, the 20th day of
June, 1983, at the City Hall located at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, and will conduct a public hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability of the City
Council approving, modifying or rejecting by resolution said amended
project plan and the issuance of bonds as proposed therein.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections 10 and
17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended. The amended
project plan and relevant maps or plats are available for inspection at
the City Clerk's office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered an
opportunity at said, hearing to address the City Council concerning said
project, said amended project plan, and the bonds proposed to be issued.
.-144.1.1°5241401e
City Clerk
4. The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form
of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate notice to
the citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform them of the
intention of the Council to hold a public hearing and the purpose of the
public hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#454-83 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.
President McCann left the podium.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
uiani.mou ly adopted, it was
#455-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 23, 1983, wherein it is indicated that Mr. Robert E. McCann,
15943 Huff, Livonia, Michigan 48154, has been appointed to the Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia Board of Directors which
term will expire June 7, 1984, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the aforesaid action, provided that Mr. McCann takes the oath
of office as required in Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter to be
administered by the City Clerk.
President McCann returned to the podium.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, this 1007th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned. at 8:55 p.m., June 1, 1983.
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK