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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTY EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 16, 1981, 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 8:00 P. M. . Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert D. Bennett, Gerald
Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, Robert E. McCann and Peter A. Ventura.
Absent--Robert F, Nash,
Elected and appointed officials present; Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Robert 11. Brzezinski, Assistant City Attorney;
G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner, Ronald Mardiros, City
Assessor; Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Michael Reiser,
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, and Edwin C. Imonen of the Traffic Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#961-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 967th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 28, 1981, are hereby
approved.
The communication dated October 20, 1981, transmitting various financial
statements of the City for the month ending September 30, 1981, was received and
filed for the information of the Council,
The communication from the Mayor, dated October 22, 1981, transmitting
the Personnel Complement Report of September 30, 1981, was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
Copies of the September 30, 1981 federally required Quarterly Reports,
transmitted under date of October 30, 1981 by the Program Administrator, was received
im. and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#962-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated October 20, 1981, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which, pursuant to Council
Resolution 384-76, submits a proposed City Property Disposition Ordinance,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for
its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#963-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Com-
munity Program Department of the Livonia Family "Y", dated November 2,
1981, the Council does hereby waive all Licensing and Permit Fees which
would otherwise be required by City Ordinance in connection with the
December 4, 1981 Craft Fair to be held at the Livonia Family "Y", and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all 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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#964-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. William
N. Ponder, Attorney at Law, dated October 22, 1981, which submits a claim
in behalf of Lawrence G. Prieur and Beverly Prieur, his wife, of 19261
Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, with respect to certain damages
allegedly incurred on September 30, 1981 as a result of drainage problems
resulting in basement flooding, the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the Engineering Division and the Department of Law for disposition and
or a report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None,
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#965-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Building
Manager of the Livonia Pavilion East, 29200 Vassar Road, Suite 711,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated October 7, 1981, wherein a street name
change is requested for Vassar, east of Middlebelt, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the City Planning Commission for its report and recommend-
dation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gunderson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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4966-81 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated November 10, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the City Engineer
having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed street improvement of Greenland, from Middlebelt to Henry Ruff and
Henry Ruff from Greenland to Puritan in Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 1 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, with an Alternate IV improvement consist-
ing of placing 4" of asphalt on an existing aggregate base, and such report
having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which
are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifi-
cations therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same
with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion
of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any,
should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in
which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that
all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations
have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date
of November 10, 1981, and that there has been a full compliance with all of
the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, December 14, 1981 at 8:00 P. M. ;
as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed
improvement which Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the City
Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507
of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by
Section 2-507 of said Code,
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#967-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. James R. Jones,
31660 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, wherein he has requested that a
fence be installed at the east end of Rotary Park where the same adjoins
his property for the reasons indicated in his letter, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City
Planning Department for their respective reports and recommendations.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#968-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator) dated October 16, 1981
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, approved by the Director
of Public Works, approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Section 13d(2) Act 51 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1951, as
amended (M.S.A. 9.1097 (13))with regards to the transfer of funds for the
fiscal year 1979-80 from the Major Street System Account to the Local Street
Systems Account, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum up
to, but not to exceed, $573,260.34 from those funds designated for use on
the major street system to be used on the local 'street system; and the
City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylo-', Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#969-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator), dated. October 16,
1981, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the
Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
and submitted pursuant to Section 13d(1) of Act 51, of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1951, as amended (M.S.A. 9.1097 (13) with regard to the
transfer of funds for the fiscal year 1981-82 from the Major Street
System Account to the Local Street System Account, the Council does hereby
authorize the transfer of a sum up to, but not to exceed, 25% of the
amount designated for Major Street System to be used on the Local Street
System, and the City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman. Gundersen, aid unanimously
adopted, it was
#970-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 19, 1981, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which submits a proposed amendment to Section 8-263 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, with respect to trespass on municipal golf courses and
swimming pools, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gu:.ndersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#971-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated October 14+, 1981, approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which submits a proposed amendment to Section 2-2703 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to providing assistance to
physically handicapped persons at self-serve gas stations, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#972-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission, dated October 19, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
recommended that an admission fee of $1.00 per person be established for
special events sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Commission at the Ice
Arenas, other than the semi-annual. Ice Show, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#973-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission, dated October 19, 1981, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein certain
recommendations are submitted regarding a proposed increase in fees and
charges for various recreation programs and activities, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#974-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission, dated October 19, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits
certain recommendations relative to the renewal of the contract between
the City and Mr. Gary Whitener, the golf professional, for the three year
period beginning on March 1, 1982, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Livonia Traffic Commission dated October 22,
3981 with respect to parking problems in the area of Jackson Center, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gunderson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#975-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 2d,
1981 from Joan Thatcher Trost 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 October 20, 1981 by the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 10-186-81 with regard to Petition
81-9-2-21 submitted by Joan Thatcher Trost requesting permission to locate
a restaurant within an existing building situated on the south side of
Plymouth Road between Stark and Farmington Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 33, as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
designate Monday, December 14, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for
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conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such Hearing to ce
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.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#976-81 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, December
14, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item:
(1) Petition 81-8-1-19 submitted by Robert J. Johnson for a
change of zoning of property located on the west side of
Ashurst north of Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 16, from P.L. to R-3, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 10-17881 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 81-8-1-19 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#977-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated November 9, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 480-81 in connection with a communication
from the Superintendent of Public Service, dated April 23, 1981, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem which recommends the establishment of a policy with respect to
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allocation of costs involved in the installation of. "Blind or Deaf Child
in Neighborhood" signs, the Council does hereby establish a policy of
"No Charge" to the party requesting the signs, so long as such requests
are in compliance with the following criteria:
a. Letter from attending physician be required stating
handicap (to be verified by phone also) .
b. All requests for said signing are channeled through
the Traffic Commission.
c. Indicate a limit of two (two) signs per home.
d. Traffic Commission is requested to make an annual survey
of such signs to determine need of same.
A roll ca�31 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
Iwo she following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.03 OF
ARTICLE IV AND SECTION 12.02 OF ARTICLE
XII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED,
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE".
RE: Petition No. 79-5-6-2
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#978-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated October 8, 1981, 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, and the attached
Application. and Certificate for Payment dated September 8, 1981, the
Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of $3,358.00 to
Sheridan Construction, Inc. , 32125 Block Street, Garden City, Michigan
48135, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract
dated May 22, 1981 in the amount of $23,900.00, the actual contract
amount completed to date being $24,868.00, in connection with glass and
glazing renovations at the Noble Library, it appearing from the afore-
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mentioned report that all work under the said contract has been completed
in accordance with City standards and specifications, and that the
necessary Contractor's Affidavit and Maintenance and Guarantee Bond have
been filed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#979-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 16, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the installation
of five (5) monitoring wells at the City's Sanitary Landfill site in order
to comply with the requirements of Act No. 641, pursuant to Council
Resolution 362-81 which authorized certain work to be done in this regard
by Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc., and wherein certain additional
work was performed as described in the aforesaid communication, the Council
does hereby appropriate an additional appropriation in the amount of
$2,930.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Municipal Refuse
Fund for the purpose of making final payment to Testing Engineers and
imr Consultants, Inc. ; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the mineral well permit obtained by Testing Engineers and Consultants,
Inc., to the City of Livonia and in this regard does hereby authorize the
City Engineer to sign this permit 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.
l roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#980-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation cf
the City Engineer, dated October 9, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Rouge Valley Construction Company, 32300
Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48154, the proprietor of the Brookwood
West Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, of the
financial assurances previously deposited with the City relating to the
General Improvement Bond in the amount of $18,000.00 and the Soil Erosion
and Sedimentation Bond in the amount of $2,850.00, pursuant to Council
Resolution 698-77, adopted on July 13, 1977, and subsequently amended by
Council Resolution 72-78, 246-78, 755-78, 132-79, and 44-80; and all other
financial assurances now on deposit with the City including the Sidewalk
Bond with respect to this subdivision shall remain the same and unchanged;
and the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the afore-
mentioned 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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#981-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and the Planning Director, dated October 140 1981,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to amend Item Numbers 5 and 8
of Council Resolution 246-79, adopted on March 21, 1979 and subsequently
amended by Council Resolution 652-80, so as to reduce the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City for the General Improvement and
Sidewalk Bond requirement to $2,000.00 and $2,200.00 cash respectively in
the Pembroke Commons Subdivision, located in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 1;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby reduce the cash payment to the City for
tree planting within the street rights-of-way of the said subdivision to
$1,116.00; FURTHER, all other financial assurances now on deposit with the
City shall remain the same and unchanged.
k roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
lw. NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#982-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a commirnication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 16, 1981, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-181-81, adopted on October 6, 1981, with regard to Petition
81-8-3-6 submitted by F. L. Zeisler requesting the vacating of the east
side of Melvin Road, adjacent to Lot 111 of the B. E. Taylor's Green Acres
Subdivision, located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
does grant and approve the said Petition 81-8-3-6, subject to the retention
of an easement over the full width of the subject property; and the Depart-
ment of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#983-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
Iftm the Chief of Police, dated October 8, 1981, which bears the signature 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 supplying the Division of Police,
Intelligence Bureau, with leased automobiles as follows:
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Vehicle Model Per Month 12 Months
3 - 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass $ 960.00 $ 11,520.00
3 - 1982 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 999.00 11,988.00
3 - 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix 975.00 .� 11,700.00
TOTAL $ 35,208.00
the foregoing having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#984-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated October 13, 1981, and approved for submission by the
Mayor with regard to a request from Mr. Walter Shapero, Suite 400,
liw Manufacturers Southfield Tower, 29201 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI
48034, Attorney for Asa E. Wilson, et al, requesting the division and
combination of the North and East twenty feet of Parcels A - M with
adjacent subdivision lots, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter to the first Study Meeting to be held in February 1982, and
further, the Planning Commission and the Bureau of Inspection are hereby
directed to do all things necessary to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#985-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated August 26, 1981, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated October 5, 1981 in connection.
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Peter
Romain for transfer of ownership of 1981 SDM license located at 27720 Joy
Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, from Demir Ablai; 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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#986-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Westside
Flame Hardening, Inc. 38200 Executive Dr. N., Westland, Michigan 48185,
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dated October 7, 1981, wherein it is indicated that it has transferred
its facility from 30942 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan to 38200
Executive Drive, N., Westland, Michigan 48185, and it further indicates
that Westside Flame Hardening, Inc., desires to obtain a 1974 PA 198
exemption for the Westland facility, the Council does hereby consent to
the granting of said certificate in the manner and form requested, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all 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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None,
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#987-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 23, 1981, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
gift of a twenty (20) Station Fit Trail System to the City of Livonia
from the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., the cost of which is
estimated to be $5,000.00, and does further take this means to express
issr its sincere appreciation to the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., foc
their fine and generous gesture.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#988-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Historic Preservation Commission, dated October 15, 1981, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submissiun
by the Mayor, with regard to the Lease Agreement previously entered into
by the City of Livonia and Robert H. Boyce and Marie M. Boyce with respect
to the residence located at 29350 West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan (the
Wilson Barn property), pursuant to Council Resolution 879-78, the Council
does hereby determine to waive until further order of this Council, the
requirement prescribed in said Lease Agreement for the payment of a rental
in the amount of $75.00 per month, the action herein being taken for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it wa:a
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#989-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Gary H. Gray,
29601 MacIntyre, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated September 23, 1981,
wherein it is requested that Mr. Gray be reimbursed for the loss of
certain scaffolding and other equipment which was used in connection
with restoration work at the Wilson Barn, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the payment of the sum of $883.92 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
u:.animously adopted, it was
#990-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Historic Preservation Commission and the Historical Commission submit
their respective reports and recommendations relative to the status of
personal property, insofar as City ownership and the providing of
insurance at such City facilities as the Wilson Barn and Greenmead.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#991-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated November 5, 1981, approved by the
Finance Director and the Mayor, and having also considered a communica•
tion from the City Treasurer, dated November 6, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the exercise of the purchase
option for the acquisition by the City of the two (2) 1979 Chevrolet
Malibu Automobiles, Serial Numbers 1W191T91411385 and 1W191T91417345,
which are being used by the City Treasurer and the City Clerk, for the
price of $3,400.00 each and for this purpose does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $6,800.00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: Ventura.
2'he President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#992-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated November 5, 1981, 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,
Governmental Relations Staff, The American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48121,
for a Mercury automobile, the terms of which lease are $2,300.00 a year
or $191.67 a month, including full maintenance, repairs and insurance
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and 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: Gundersen.
rhe President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
the action taken in Council Resolution No. 991-81 so as to review the
subject of leasing, versus the purchasing of, the two vehicles referred
to therein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: None.
NAYS: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
ahe President declared the motion to reconsider DENIED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#993-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Fire Chief, dated November 5, 1981, 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 Digital Equipment Corporation,
21333 Haggerty Road, Novi Township, 48050, for supplying six (6)
LA120-BA "DEC" Printers for the price of $15,120.00 plus $75.60 for
shipping and insurance, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item; and the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 1006-80, adopted on November 12, 1980, to the extent
necessary to be compatible with the action taken herein, this action
being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
P roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gunderson, Bishop; McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
Iwo NAYS: None.
CouncilmAn Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE
lbot ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
54+3, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION
81-7-1-18 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.L.
TO R-1.
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.
Councilwoman Gundersen gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION
81-6-1-16 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-2A TO P.
:he foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in tt+
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.09
OF ARTICLE II AND SECTION 18.37 OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA." RE: PETITION 80-1-6-5
:he foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in thP
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
RE: PETITION NO. 81-7-3-5 �,
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
.ffice of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#994+-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated November 10, 1981, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
take this means to indicate to the Board of Wayne County Road Commis-
sioners its approval for having a traffic signal installed at the
intersection of Farmington Road and Curtis Avenue; further, the Council
having been advised that the estimated cost of the traffic signal
installation is $1+,000, does hereby approve of the City assuming 50% of
the total cost of the installation, and for this purpose does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $7,000 from the City's
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account); further, the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement to
this extent with the Wayne County Road Commissioners, and the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to cause such traffic
law signal to be installed at the aforesaid location in an expeditious
manner; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are herein authorized to
do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution; and
further, the City Clerk is also requested to send a certified copy of
this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners to the
attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None
*Councilman McCann was excused at 8:45 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#995-81 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 5.293+; MCLA 125.5814.), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 5113, 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, December
14+, 1981 at 8.00 P.M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item:
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IMw (1) Petition 81-9-1-21 submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located
on the north side of Munger between Middlebelt Road
and Oporto in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from
P.L. to P.S., the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 11-192-81 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 81-9-1-21 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
(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 rail-
road 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.
*Councilman McCann returned at 8:46 P. M.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#996-81 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.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#997-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 22, 1981, which sets forth its
resolution 9-171-81 adopted on September 22, 1981, with regard to Petition
81-8-2-18 submitted by Stephen A. Warehime for Bob Evans Farms, Inc. ,
requesting a waiver use approval to construct and operate a restaurant on
the northwest corner of Middlebelt and Schoolcraft in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 23, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 12, 1981,
pursuant to Council Resolution 882-81, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition
81-8-2-18 is hereby approved and granted.
Ifte A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, *Gunderson, Bishop, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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*Councilwoman Gundersen abstained from voting which is recorded as a
yes ' vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the LLvonia Code of Ordinanceb,
as amended.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, this 968th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was du1;;
adjourned at 8:48 P. M., November 16, 1981.
ADDISON W. BACON, ► C .i