HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1982-07-21 19948
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On July 21, 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 8:04 P. M.. Councilmap Ventura delivered, the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann, Gerald
Taylor, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, Robert D. Bennett
and. Peter A. Ventura. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials prer.cot Robert Y. Wash, City Clerk;
Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry O. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E.
Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planne , Mthf,01 Cro)Aevelt, r;uperintendent of
Public Service; Sue Daniel, Historical C00iMi!i(W)4; MI( YJaci Reiser Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator and Leon Spence, LivonAa Arts Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and *unanimously
Adopted, it was
#543-82 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 985th Regular Meeting, as
corrected, of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 7, 1982, are
hereby approved.
*Councilwoman Gundersen abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#5I482 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend
Council Resolution No. 518-82, adopted on July 7, 1982, so as to have the
same read as follows:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated June 2, 1982, approved by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the leasing of five (5) 1982 Ford Escorts,
4 Dr. Hatchbacks, for a period of thirty-six (36) months, from Bill Brown,
Inc. , 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the price of
$165.83 per month, per vehicle, in the manner and form indicated in the
attachment to the aforesaid communication; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the leasing of one (1) 1982 Ford Escort Station Wagon
for a period of thirty-six (36) months, from Bill Brown, Inc., 32222
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for the price of $170.02 per
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month in the manner and form indicated in the attachment to the aforesaid
communication; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, the aforesaid Lease
Agreements with Bill Brown, Inc., as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; and
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said Lease Agreements
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213 (d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution, as amended, with the
following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution as unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#545-82 WHEREAS, Mark L. Scarr has served the citizens of this community
as a member of the Livonia Board of Education for nine years; and
WHEREAS, he was the President of the Board in 197+-1975 and in
1975-1976; and
WHEREAS, he has also served as a member of the Nankin Mills
School District Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the original task force which studied
the need for a commission on drug abuse and subsequently became Chairman
of the Community Commission on Drug Abuse, and
WHEREAS, he is being honored at a farewell dinner by the staff and
members of the Livonia Board of Education,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of
the City of Livonia do hereby take this means, on the occasion of his
departure from the School Board, to express their appreciation for his
years of devoted service to this community and to extend to Mark Scarr
and his family every good wish for happiness in the years that lie ahead.
The communication from the Department of Lar dated July 1, 1982, with
respect to Jeffrey Lauren Land Company vs City of Livonia, Court of Appeals No.
680+1, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Traffic Commission dated July 6, 1982, with
respect to 3-Way Stop at Sunset/Rayburn (CR-398-82) was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
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The communication from the Planning Commission dated July 13, 1982, with
respect to the Livonia Center Cemetery proposed fence and gate renovation project,
(CR-465-82), was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded
by Councilman Feenstra:
#546-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated June 16, 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 approve and authorize a purchase order with Monarch Welding &
Engineering, Inc., 23891 Dequindre, Hazel Park, Michigan 48030, to repair
the Jackson Center boiler, in accordance with the work outlined in their
proposal dated June 3, 1982, for a price not to exceed $3807.36, the same
to be appropriated and expended from the Building Maintenance Account
101-1+1+7-776.000 000, 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) (4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
#5+7-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated July 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 approve and authorize a
purchase order with Monarch Welding 1 Engineering, Inc. , 23891 Dequindre,
Hazel Park, Michigan 48030, to repair the heating boiler at Police Head-
quarters, in accordance with their proposal dated June 16, 1982, for a
price not to exceed $2266.00, the same to be appropriated and expended
from Building Maintenance Account 101-1+1+7-776.000.000; 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)
(4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#548-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated July 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 approve and authorize a
purchase order with Ery Ehlers Company, 2821+5 'Vest Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, to replace one compressor and one condenser at the Carl
Sandburg Library, in accordance with their proposal dated June 30, 1982,
for a price not to exceed $2795.00, the same to be appropriated and
expended from Building Maintenance Account 101-1+1+7-776.000.000; 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) (4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#549-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and the Chief Building Inspector, dated July 6, 1982,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the
Director of Public [.Yorks and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the following low bids which meet specifica-
tions.
A. Bid of Ellefson & Sons Building Company, 4+492 Vassar,
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, for the demolition of
buildings located at 11+00 Merriman Road and 12313 Stark
Road (Contract 82-G), for a total price in the amount of
$271+6.00; and
B. Bid of Adamo Wrecking Company, 1111+1 Harper Avenue, Detroit,
Michigan 48213, for the demolition of the building and
removal of four underground fuel storage tanks at 39390
Schoolcraft (Contract 82-H), for the total price of
$3630.00;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $6376.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the
Refuse Account for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as required,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute contracts for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidders and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#550-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated July 1, 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, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Aquila Cement, Inc., 41997 Waterwheel Road, Northville,
Michigan 48167, for the 1982 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach
Program (Contract 82-F), based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of
units involved and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
completed, in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
an advance in an amount not to exceed $28,306.00 from the 7.9 Million
Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose,
conditioned upon and made subject to the provision that the said bond
issue shall be reimbursed at such time as funds are received from the
single lot assessment payments; and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as required,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid bidder and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
The communication from the Traffic Commission dated July 6, 1982 with
respect to request for additional stop signs - Henry Ruff between Five Mile and
Lyndon (CR-392-82), was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
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#551-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Traffic
Commission, dated July 6, 1982, approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits its resolution 28-82 wherein based upon the Fire Department's
recommendation a request to close Carl Street was denied, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its
report and recommendation.
#552-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance, dated July 1, 1982, approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which submits a detailed attachment setting forth budget
reductions by Account Number, Department, Account Description and Amount,
in the current budget totaling $255,868.00, the Council does hereby approve
of and authorize the same in the manner and form herein submitted;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an increase in the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account by a like amount.
#553-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Planning Director, dated June 29, 1982, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby approve and authorize acceptance of a grant in the amount of
$2296.00 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for development
of a land cover/use inventory, pursuant to Act 204, the Michigan Resource
Inventory Act, which grant will provide funds sufficient to cover 75% of
the estimated cost of the work involved.
#554-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated June 25, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 17, 1982, wherein it is
recommended that overtime at time and one half be granted to administrative
and professional classifications, excluding department heads and assistant
department heads, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance
and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
#555-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated June 21, 1982, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the following transfer of funds within the Police
Department Accounts.
FROM TO
307-702 D/B Salaries $ 6,500 302-702 Traffic Salaries $ 6,500
316-702 Y/B Salaries 600 304-702 Admin. Salaries 600
316-702 Y/B Salaries 16,700 325-702 Patrol Salaries 16,700
323-702 Spec. Ser. Sal. 17,800 325-702 Patrol Salaries 17,800
329-702 Int. Salaries 16,500 325-702 Patrol Salaries 16,500
329-702 Int. Salaries 10,900 310-709 Comm. Overtime 10,900
332-702 C.S.O. Salaries 14,000 310- 109 Comm. Overtime 14,000
332-702C.S.O. Salaries 11,000 310-851-010 C.S.O. Salaries 11,000
332-702 C.S.O. Salaries 500 304-766 Tools & Supplies 500
332-702 C.S.O. Salaries 1,500 304-759 Photo Supplies 1,500
332-702 C.S.O. Salaries 1,800 304-904 Printing 1,800
332-702 C.S.O. Salaries 1,000 319-766 Reserve Oper. Sup. 1,000
TOTAL TRANSFERS $98,800 $98,800
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The communication from Bulus L. Hamameh of Rose-O-Lee Donuts dated June 29,
L 1982 with respect to an appeal from denial of license application, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
#556-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated February 9, 1982
and two letters dated June 1, 1982 from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police,
dated June 22, 1982, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
approve of the following requests for transfer of ownership of 1981 Class
C Licensed Business located at 11005 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan
1+8150, Wayne County:
A. Jacks or Better Family Tavern, Inc. for transfer from
Spaghetti Co. , Etc., Ltd. ;
B. WSU Restaurant Holding Co. for transfer from
Spaghetti Co. , Etc. , Ltd. ., and
C. Jacks or Better Family Tavern, Inc. for transfer
from WSU Restaurant Holding Co ,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
#557-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Engineering
L Department for their study and recommendation the possible need of curb
cuts and/or bicycle path at the crosswalk of Perrin and Joy Roads for
bicycle and pedestrian safety.
#558-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Commission, dated July 7, 1982, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize the Bollin Electric Company,
3131+0 Puritan, Livonia, Michigan 48151., to complete the electrical work at
the Parsonage and Shaw House in accordance with the plans and specifica-
tions submitted, at a price of $1.930.40, the same to be appropriated and
expended from Account 101-737-976.120.000; 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#559-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated July 9, 1982, with regard to the establishment of a farmers' market
in Livonia, based upon the following implementation plan:
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1. Location - Ford Field, in the grassy area next
to the concession.
2. Dates/Time - Saturdays, beginning August 7 and ending
September 25, 1982, from 8.00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
3. Fees - The vendors shall be charged a $7.00 per day
non-refundable fee for renting the space for their
vehicle.
4. Rules and Regulations (Attachment B) .
5. Registration (Attachment C) .
6. Type of 'roducts to be Sold - Locally grown fruits and
vegetables, eggs, honey, flowers, plants and baked goods.
7. Supervision - The market operation will be administered by
the Department of Community Resources under the supervision
of the Program Supervisor. Market day operation will be
overseen by a CETA work experience participant and a
knowledgeable volunteer from the Farmington Farmers'
Market.
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#560-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June 29, 1982, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 311.-82, in connection with a communication
from Lyle Trudell, 30409 Wentworth, Livonia, Aichigan 48151+, dated April
22, 1982, wherein a request is submitted for a ditch relocation on Henry
Ruff, north of Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby request that the
Director of Public Works submit his report and recommendation with regard
to the following items:
(1) Whether or not the Engineering Department had conceived of or
planned for the relocation of the ditch along the west side of
Henry Ruff Road when it submitted its recommendation for the
paving of Henry Ruff Road north of Five Mile Road or at any
time during the deliberations on the project, or whether or not
the Council was or should have been aware of a ditch relocation
when it approved the Henry Ruff Road paving or approved the
vacating of the west 13 feet of the Henry Ruff Road right-of-way;
and
(2) Whether the ditch relocation can be scheduled in the 1983 Ditch
Program and at what cost and, in consideration of all of the factors
(including the Engineering Department's report and the report of
the Superintendent of Public Works), whether or not such ditch
relocation should be undertaken by the City.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#561-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June 29, 1982, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 1019-81, in connection with a communication
from the City Engineer, dated November 10, 1981, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 892-81, with respect to the proposed
installation of sidewalks on Merriman Road from the C & 0 Railroad Grade
Crossing to Schoolcraft, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action at this time relative to the construction of sidewalks
along Merriman Road, south of Schoolcraft.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-166 (b)(3)
OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1 (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The '°resident declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted,
and would become effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITT,E 9 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, `1S AMENDED,
BY ADDING THERETO, CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED
"WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION ON NE[TLY
CONSTRUCTED RESIDENTIAL HOLIES ORDINANCE."
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura and Bennett.
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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 LENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1
(Traffic Ordinance) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
PARAGRAPH 4 OF SECTION 6-173 THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordi talcs duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
. AN ORDINANCE ANENDING SECTION .Li 03
OF ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNO''IN AND C1 TTD AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING QEDmANCE."
RE: PETITION NO. 82-3-6-1
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following resolution:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2
(MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE 8, OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 8-263
THERETO.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
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#562-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police dated June 14+, 1982, which bears the signature of the Mayor and
which submits a proposed Ordinance amendment relative to breaking and
entering, and which Ordinance amendment received its second reading by
Councilman Ventura on July 21, 1982, and entering without breaking,the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its
report and recommendation, FURTHER, the Council does hereby request
reports and recommendations from the Finance Director, the City Attorney,
and the Chief of Police with respect to the need, financial implications
and such other ramifications which may be involved withrespect to this
matter.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman °Taylor took from the, t riE i.e} forr econd. reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING P.t`olhGHFtlyHL (20),
(21), (25), (26), (31), (38) AND (4+0)
OF AND ADDING PARAGRAPH (26a) TO
SECTION 2-401 OF CHAPTER I+ (ELECTION
PRECINCTS) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LTVON7A
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing nrd..nance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALTFY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
��PETITION 82-5-3-2 k
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
# 563-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
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Planning Commission, dated June 24, 1982, which transmits its resolution
6-112-82 adopted on June 22, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-6-8-i1
submitted by Nathan Levine requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to remodel an existing building located within the
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shopping center at the northeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads
in Section 35, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and Petition 82-6-8-11 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission, as
well as the additional condition that all trash and waste generated by
said use be made subject to internal compaction and inside storage prior
to disposal.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, *Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilwoman Gundersen abstained from voting, which is recorded as a
"yes" vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Orriirances.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#561+-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 9, 1982, which transmits its resolution
6-107-82 adopted on June 22, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-5-2-13
submitted by Thomas P. O'Rourke requesting waiver use approval to utilize
a Class C Liquor License within a catering hall proposed to be constructed
on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile and Phillips Roads
in the Southwest 1/1+ of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 82-5-2-13 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.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 9, 1982, which transmits its resolution
6-107-82 adopted on June 22, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-5-2-13
submitted by Thomas P. O'Rourke requesting waiver use approval to utilize
a Class C Liquor License within a catering hall proposed to be constructed
on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile and Phillips Roads
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop and McCann
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura, Gundersen and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution ADO?TED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#565-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 21+, 1982, which transmits its resolution
6-111-82 adopted on June 22, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-5-2-12
requesting waiver use approval to enlarge an existing auto transmission
repair and replacement building and uses located on the southwest corner
of Eight Mile and Middlebelt Roads in the Northwest 1/1+ of Section 2,
which property is zoned C-1, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-5-2-12
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#566-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated July 5, 1982, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
contract between the City of Livonia and the Detroit Concert Band, Inc ,
with respect to a performance of the band to be conducted at Greenmead on
August 29, 1982, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the aforesaid
contract, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#567-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated July 19, 1982, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a check in the
amount of $5,000.00 from the Ford Motor Company Fund provided for the
purpose of funding the Detroit Concert Band performance at Greenmead on
August 29, 1982, the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the said $5,000.00; and in this regard does authorize the
expenditure of same for the aforesaid stated purpose.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#568-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AIMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING CHAPTER THERETO TO ESTABLISH
THE PROCEDURE FOR SELECTING A GRANTEE:
TO ESTABLISH A LIVONIA CABLE CONCUSSION:
TO REGULATE CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
WITHIN THE CITY OF LIVONIA: TO REGULATE
CABLE SYSTEM RATES: AND TO PROVIDE
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#569-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the League
of Women Voters of Livonia, dated July 19, 1982, the Council does hereby
grant permission to the League of Women Voters of Livonia and the Observer
Newspaper to use the Civic Center Park on 1'ednesday, July 28, 1982, for
the purpose of conducting a Candidates' Forum between the hours of 7:00
P.M. and 10:00 P.M. and, in the event of inclement weather, to conduct the
said event in the Senior Citizens Building, including in the permission
granted herein the opportunity to sell lemonade, iced tea and coffee
during this event.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#570-82 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 364-82 adopted on May 5, 1982, and as subsequently amended by
1 Council Resolution 529-82 adopted on July 7, 1982, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of July 19, 1982 an assessment roll dated July 13,
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1982 for a proposed road improvement consisting of a 22t wide full-depth
asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters, widening to 42' wide at
the Seven Mile intersection (Alternate IIIa) on Wayne Road, Seven Mile
south 1000 feet in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 8 and the N.E. 1/4 of Section 9,
containing the special assessment district heretofore established for the
construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution 364-82, and as subsequently amended by
Council Resolution 529-82;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section
2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the
assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for
public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will
meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on
Monday, August 30, 1982, at 7:00 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 August 30, 1982; 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#571-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Council
President send appropriate letters to all applicants for Class C Liquor
Licenses currently on file to ascertain whether or not they have a
continued interest in these applications; FURTHER, that with respect to
those that indicate such an interest that they be invited to a meeting to
be conducted by the Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing
the same; and that the Council be advised of the names of those applicants
who no longer have any further interest in this regard.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
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By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#572-82 RESOLVED, that having considered an invoice dated March 28, 1982
from Frank McMullen Business Forms, P.O. Box 130, Farmington, Michigan
48024, in the amount of $2,271.30 submitted pursuant to an order made by
the City Treasurer for the preparation of a 3-Part Continuous Tax Bills,
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of same and for this
purpose does hereby waive the taking of competitive bids in accordance
with Section 2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the action
herein being taken despite the fact that the same order was made by the
City Treasurer in violation of the provisions of the Financial Ordinance
and that the action herein is being made "after the fact"; and, further,
the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that it does not
condone this practice and requests that such a violation not be made in
the future.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, this 986th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:22 P. M., July 21, 1982.
R ERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK