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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
la. OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 17, 1982, 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 Feenstra delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann,
Gerald Taylor, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop and Peter A.
Ventura. Absent: Robert D. Bennett.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C.
Tatigian, City Attorney; John Nagy, City Planner; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer;
Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation; Michael Reiser, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Capt. William
Crayk, Police Department; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; Robert Biga,
Assistant Superintendent of Public Service and James L. Miller, Personnel Director.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#791-82 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 993rd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held November 8, 1982, are hereby
approved.
The communication from the CETA Program Administrator dated October 28,
1982 transmitting financial statements for the month ending September 30, 1982,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Bishop and
seconded by Councilman Taylor:
#792-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 12, 1982, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 586-82, in connection with a petition from certain residents of
Hidden Pines Subdivision requesting installation of street lights at the
intersections of Seven Mile Road and Canterbury and Merriman Road and
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Pickford, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby request that the Police Department submit a report
with respect to the accident experience at all unlighted intersections on
all major mile roads in the City, said report to be submitted directly to
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee.
#793-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Acting Chief of Police, dated November 10, 1982, which bears the sig-
nature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Action Oldsmobile, Inc.,
33850 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for leasing eight vehicles
to the Police Department (Saturation Unit), as detailed below:
Two (2) Mustangs GLX at $365 per month each 48,760
Two (2) Cutlass Ciera L.S. Coupes at $290 per mo. each = 6,960
Two (2) Buick Regals-Coupes at $329 per month each = 7,896
Two (2) Cutlass Supremes-Coupes at $322 per month each =.1221_
$31,514
the foregoing having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets
specifications.
#794-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated October 5, 1982, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Cadillac Overall Supply Company, 411 Piquette,
Detroit, Michigan 48202, for supplying the Department of Public Works
with rental uniforms and cleaning service for the estimated weekly price
of $483.30, for the period through November 30, 1984, the said unit
prices having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
#795-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated August 18, 1982, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated October 19, 1982 in connec-
tion therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Jaafar K. Jaafar to transfer location of 1982-83 SDD-SDM licensed
business from 19162 Farmington Road, Livonia, to proposed location of
33+15 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The communication from the Department of Parks and Recreation dated
October 21, 1982 with respect to parking at Algonquin Park (CR-393-82), was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#796-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 21, 1982, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the donation by the Livonia Anniversary
Committee, Inc. of an installed permanent electrical hook-up at Veterans
Park, the estimated cost of which is $2200.00.
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#797-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
lbw Adjutant of the Disabled American Veterans, Livonia Chapter No. 114,
received by the Office of the City Clerk on October 25, 1982, wherein it
is requested that the present provisions in the Livonia Traffic Ordinance
be amended so as to prescribe a mandatory fine of not less than $50.00,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for
its report and recommendation; FURTHER, the Council does hereby request a
report and recommendation from the Judges of the 16th District Court with
respect to this item for submission to the Legislative Committee.
#798-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 20, 1982, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request dated
October 8, 1982 from the proprietor of the Paragon Industrial Subdivision,
the Council does hereby reaffirm its approval previously given in Council
Resolution 376-80 adopted on April 23, 1980, for the proposed plat of
Paragon Industrial Subdivision, situated in the N.W. i/4 of Section 29,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; provided, however, that this
reaffirmation shall not in any manner relieve the proprietor of those
conditions affixed to the proposed plat.
#799-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated October 26, 1982, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to execute a Lease Agreement with the Ford Motor Company,
imp Governmental Relations Staff, The American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 1+8121,
for a Mercury automobile, the terms of which lease are $2450.00 per year,
including full maintenance, repairs and insurance d which Agreement
may be terminated at any time, upon at least thirty (30) days written
notice of termination by either party, said vehicle to be used by the
office of the Mayor; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said Agreement 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.
#800-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Planning Director, dated October 22, 1982, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Hold Harmless Agreement between the
City of Livonia and First Step, Western Wayne County Project on Domestic
Assault, a Michigan nonprofit corporation, the Council does hereby approve
of and authorize the same and does further request that the Mayor and
City Clerk execute the said contract, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, as well as do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
#801-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated October 22, 1982, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution 838-80 adopted on August 27,
1980, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with the
City for general improvements in the Trerice-Observer Project (Industrial
Subdivision) located in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 29, to $3000.00 cash to
cover the cost of these improvements and the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER, the
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Council does hereby authorize the release to Trerice Development Company,
32100 Telegraph, Birmingham, Michigan 48010, the proprietor of the said
Trerice-Observer Project (Industrial Subdivision) of the financial
assurances previously deposited with respect to soil erosion and
sedimentation in the sum of $2550.00, the action herein being taken for
the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer
that all of these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in
accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of
Livonia; and all regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia; and
all other financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, with
respect to remaining improvements in said subdivision shall remain the
same and unchanged.
#802-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Community Resources, dated October 27, 1982, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of American Field Marketing, Inc., 2216 E. 14
Mile Road, Warren, Michigan 48092, for distribution of the City's
newsletter for the Department of Community Resources, for the price of
$1518.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications.
#803-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated October 25, 1982, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
lbw Council does hereby authorize a scout car engine replacement (No. 81-02)
by Town and Country Dodge, Inc. , 31015 Grand River, Farmington, Michigan,
for the price of $1619.49; 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)(4)&(5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#804-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated October 26, 1982, approved by
the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein it is recommended that Section 6-906 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances be revised with respect to snow alert requirements, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for the preparation
of the recommended Ordinance for submission to Council.
The communication from the Department of Law dated October 29, 1982 with
respect to second offer to purchase City-owned property at the S.W. corner of
Seven Mile Road and Shadyside, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
#805-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mrs. Marie Anne
116 Medico, 38442 Mason, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated October 28, 1982,
wherein she has requested the installation of street lights in the Tiffany
Park Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Engineering Division for its report and recommendation.
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Iwo #806-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated November 1, 1982, approved by
the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the employment
of Mulville & Sons, Inc., 17360 Lahser, Room 210, Detroit, Michigan 48219,
commencing December 6, 1982, for the purpose of providing custodial service
for the District Court building with respect to all daily, weekly,
twice-weekly and monthly services, as specified, at a cost of $775.00 per
month, and to provide all quarterly services, as specified, at a cost of
$200.00 per quarter; and for this purpose, the Council does hereby
authorize the transfer of the sum of $11,000.00 from the Building
Maintenance Salaries and Wages Account 101-1+1+7-702.000.000 to the Building
Maintenance Contractual Services Account 101-1+1+7-818.020.000; 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.
#807-82 WHEREAS, Act 223, P.A. 1909, as last amended by Act 196, P.A. 1970
provides for the conveyance of State-owned tax-reverted lands to municipal
units for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, such lands are under the jurisdiction of the State of
Michigan, Department of Natural Resources and are available for acquisi-
tion under the provisions of the above mentioned act;
lur Property Item No. 100-01-0375-000
Schanite's Marquette Manor Sub - Lot 375
also W1/2 adj vac alley, and
Property Item No. 005-99-0031-000
Town 1 South, Range 9 East - Section 2
E 1/2 of N 1/2 of S 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NW 1/1+
of SW 1/4 of NE 1/1+ of Section 2 except the
east 25 ft thereof .26 AC.
and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires to acquire said lands for
purposes of urban renewal,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia is
authorized to make application to the State of Michigan, Department of
Natural Resources, Lands Division for conveyance of said land to the
City of Livonia for a nominal fee of $1.00, plus the State's maintenance
costs, if any, and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia shall set up
necessary procedures and controls to provide for the proper distribution
of funds arising from the subsequent sale of the acquired property in
conformity with the above mentioned acts.
#808-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Cultural League, dated November 5, 1982, which in cooperation with the
Livonia Arts Commission requests support of an Arts in Public Places
Sculpture Project for the Civic Center, the Council does hereby endorse
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Imp and support the Project and requests that the Mayor, City Attorney and
Planning Department extend their assistance and take such action so as to
provide for the completion and installation of the Project; provided,
however, that all necessary acquisitions and installation expenses will be
borne solely by the Livonia Cultural League.
#809-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Engineering Division submit a report and recommendation with respect to
those areas of the City which are not presently being served by sanitary
sewers and/or storm drain sewers.
#810-82 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from Gel,
Incorporated, dated November 1+, 1982, which submits an application
proposing the establishment of an industrial development district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1971+, 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 an area legally described as follows:
The Southerly 200 ft. of the building situated on
lots 16 and 17 and the easterly 20 ft. of lot 15,
Schoolcraft Acres Subdivision,
110 which is hereinafter referred to as the "Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 10";
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. 10.
2. This City Council sets Monday, January 10, 1983, at 8:00 P.M. as the
date for holding 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 resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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im, By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#811-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 21, 1982, approved
for submission by the Mayor, in connection with a request from Mr. and
Mrs. James R. Jones, 31660 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, for installa-
tion of a fence along the eastern boundary of Rotary Park where the same
adjoins their property, the Council does hereby request that the Finance
Director submit his report and recommendation with respect to a possible
source of funding relative to this project; further, the Council does
hereby request that the Parks and Recreation Department prepare specifica-
tions and thereafter take competitive bids for the said fence, in
accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#812-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 19, 1982, with regard to
an application from Abe Green for a new full year Class "C" license to
be located at 29767 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#813-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 19, 1982, with regard to
an application from Roaring 20's of Livonia, Inc. for a new full year
Class "C" license to be located at 31501 Schoolcraft Avenue, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby determine to take this
means to advise the Liquor Control Commission that the City Council
approves the said request "above all others"; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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tio By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#814-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated October 25, 1982, with regard to an
application from Chi-Chi's, Inc. for a new full year Class "C" license to
be located at the corner of Middlebelt and Schoolcraft Roads, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#815-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated October 20, 1982, wherein a request for a legal opinion
is submitted with respect to investments made by the 16th District Court,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for
lie submission of a legal opinion.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#816-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 7, 1982, which transmits its resolution
9-168-82 adopted on September 28, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-9-2-26
submitted by Buddy's Livonia, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to
construct an addition to and expand an existing restaurant located on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark Roads in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 82-9-2-26 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,it was
#817-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 29, 1982, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-196-82 adopted on October 26, 1982, with regard to Petition
82-10-8-25 submitted by Larry S. Balauch & Partners requesting site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to construct a Roaring 20's
Restaurant on the south side of Schoolcraft between Merriman and
Farmington Roads in Section 27, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
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Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
lir concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
82-10-8-25 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, with the exception, however, that Condition (6)
shall read as follows:
(6) That any signage proposed for the site shall be reviewed by the
Planning Commission and approved by the City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#818-82 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated September 7, 1982, as amended by a letter dated October
12, 1982, on all matters required by Sections 2-506 and 2-514 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having
been held thereon on November 10, 1982, after due notice as required by
Section 2-507 of said Code, and careful consideration having been given to
all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of
said Code:
(1) accept and approve said statement, as amended, in
all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of eight (8) - 100 watt high pressure
sodium lights on Colonial post top poles with
underground wiring in Tanglewood Subdivision, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described
in said statement, as amended; and defray the cost
of such improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to
the benefits derived or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for the
improvement as set forth in said statement dated
September 7, 1982, as amended by a letter dated
October 12, 1982;
(4+) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited;
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improve-
ment shall be paid in annual installments, according
to said statement, as amended;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments
shall be levied as follows:
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Lots 1 through 28, both inclusive, Tanglewood
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 97, Pages 84
and 85, Wayne County Records, said subdivision
being of part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 20,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special
assessment roll in accordance with the Council's
determination on said statement as prepared by
the City Engineer, dated September 7, 1982, as
amended by a letter dated October 12, 1982; and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City
Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate
required by the provisions of Section 2-510 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
file the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A roll can vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 7, 1982, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 8-139-82 adopted on August 24, 1982, with regard to Petition
82-8-2-21 submitted by Arbor Drugs requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an SDD Liquor License within an existing business located within
the shopping center located at the southwest corner of Five Mile and
Middlebelt Roads in Section 23, which property is zoned C-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
November 10, 1982, pursuant to Council Resolution 669-82, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and said Petition 82-8-2-21 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those
set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 7, 1982, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 8-139-82 adopted on August 24, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-8-2-21
submitted by Arbor Drugs requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDD
Liquor License within an existing business located within the shopping
center located at the southwest corner of Five Mile and Middlebelt Roads
in Section 23, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 10,
1982, pursuant to Council Resolution 669-82, the Council does hereby
determine to table this matter until the Study Meeting January 17, 1983.
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ImoA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura and Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra, Gundersen and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop, Ventura and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
At the direction of the Chair, Petition 82-8-2-21 submitted by Arbor Drugs
requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDD Liquor License within an existing
business located within the shopping center located at the southwest corner of Five
Mile and Middlebelt Roads in Section 23, which property is zoned C-2, was removed
and will be placed on the next Regular Meeting of the Council to be conducted on
December 6, 1982.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#819-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 27, 1982, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 8-137-82 adopted on August 24, 1982, with regard to Petition
82-7-1-10 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning
on property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, south of the
C & 0 Railway in Section 25, from P.L. to M-1, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 10, 1982,
pursuant to Council Resolution 668-82, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
82-7-1-10 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#820-82 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 Taylor, it was
#821-82 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 revitalize the City's economy, and
to encourage the location and expansion of industrial and commercial
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") ; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1971+, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has prepared and
submitted a project plan for Borregard Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 338 it is necessary to hold a public
hearing concerning said project plan prior to taking legislative action
relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Pursuant to the aforesaid Act No. 338 the City Council shall
meet on Monday, December 6, 1982, at 7:30 P. M., at which time it shall
conduct a public hearing on the Corporation's submission of the project
plan.
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 ten (10) full days prior to the date set for
said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR BORREGARD PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1971+, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation of the
City of Livonia has submitted a project plan to the City Council for
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Imp its approval.
Said project plan deals with the construction and operation of
an office building, the site and furnishings, machinery and equipment
therefor, for use by Ross Borregard or any entity he may form or enter
into, and details all information required by law relative to said project
and its impact on the community. The project will not require the
displacement and relocating of any persons. The location of the project
plan area is at the Northeast corner of Schoolcraft Road and Brookfield
in the City of Livonia.
The City Council will meet at 7:30 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard
Time, on Monday, the 6th day of December, 1982, at the City Hall located
at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public
hearing on the advisability of approving by resolution the project plan.
The City Council may approve, modify or reject said project plan.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections 10
and 17 of Act No. 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended. Further
information, including maps, plats and a description of the proposed
project plan, are available for public 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 any
aspect of said project plan.
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
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110 #822-82 WHEREAS, the communities of western Wayne County are similarly
structured, provide similar services and face similar problems;
WHEREAS, because of these similarities it is in the best interest
of these communities to join together for the improvement of local
government;
WHEREAS, a non-profit organization known as the Local Governmental
Conference of Western Wayne has been created by these interested commu-
nities, to provide a forum for the communities to discuss mutual problems,
encourage legislation beneficial to local governments and their citizens
and create a greater public awareness of local governmental problems;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia supports,
in principle, the need for this organization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia approves of the
by-laws submitted by the Local Governmental Conference of Western Wayne.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia join the Local
Governmental Conference of Western Wayne as a participating member and
that copies of this resolution be sent to the Local Governmental Con-
ference of Western Wayne, the Governor and the State Senators, Represent-
atives and County Commissioners of this district.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, this 994th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 8:35 P. M., November 17, 1982.
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R':ERT F. 'SH, CITY CLERK