HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1982-01-27 19703
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 27, 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 8:06 P. M. . Councilwoman Gundersen delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E.
McCann, Gerald Taylor, Fernon Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop and
Robert D. Bennett. Absent: Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk,
Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; John
Nagy, City Planner; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, Michael Reiser, Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Karen M. Henrich, AssistantLip .
Superintendent Parks & Recreation; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public
Service; Sue Daniel, Historical Commission and Jerome W. Zimmer, Planning
Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#48-82 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 973rd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 13, 1982, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Department of Law dated January 8, 1982 with
respect to Administrative Decision on Complaint of the City of Livonia regarding
Adult Foster Care Facilities, 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:
L #49-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a comm»nication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated December 21, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
the Livonia CETA Subcontract with the Livonia Public Schools to continue
the services of the Career Center Aides for the period of October 1, 1981
to September 30, 1982, the Council does hereby authorize and approve the
said Agreement in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid
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communication; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to
execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
The communication from the Superintendent of Public Service dated
January 5, 1982 with respect to Catch Basin Repair at 29020 Minton (CR-787-81)
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#50-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Society, dated December 22, 1981, with regard to the Heritage
Fair to be conducted at Greenmead on Sunday, June 6, 1982, the Council
does hereby authorize and grant permission to the First Pennsylvania
Regiment to set up a camp fire on the preceding Saturday at Greenmead, ani
as part of the camp fire display to blank fire black powder weapons, as
well as to cook meals over the camp fire; FURTHER, permission is hereby
granted to place 4' x 8' signs on the northwest corner of Newburgh Road
and 6 Mile Road, the northwest corner of Plymouth and Stark Roads, and
the northeast corner of Five Mile and Farmington Roads Just before the
Memorial Day weekend; FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive all peddler's
fees and transient merchant license requirements in connection with the
craft booths which will be on the premises in connection with this event,
and the Council also grants permission to operate food concessions by
those participating in this fund raising activity; and in the event of
low inclement weather on June 6, 1982, the permission herein granted shall be
equally applicable in order to permit the holding of the Fair on June 13,
1982.
#51-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the St.
Andrew's Episcopal Church, 16360 Hubbard Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
dated January 6, 1982, wherein permission is requested to post signs at
Five Mile and Hubbard Road and Six Mile and Hubbard Road on the following
dates:
Antique Show on April 30 and May 1, 1982
Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show on November 4, 1982
the Council does hereby determine to approve this request in the manner
and form herein indicated.
#52-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated October 16, 1981 and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 1981 in ccnnr-c
tion therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
R. N. Hook, Inc. for a transfer of 1981 Class "C" Licensed Business with
Dance-Entertainment Permit, located at 31735 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, from Bobby T. & Company; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan.
Liquor Control Commission.
#53-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 22, 1981, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and which
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transmits Parks and Recreation Commission resolution #1628-81 wherein a
request is submitted for the extension of the ice season at Eddie Edgar
Arena for one (1) week which is required for the ice show and which
extension would run through March 28, 1982, the Council does hereby concur
in and approve of this request.
#54-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated December 30, 1981, and approved for submission by the
Mayor with regard to costs incurred for the incarceration of individmt1s
sentenced under Livonia ordinances, at DeHoCo or Wayne County Jail, for
the period through November 30, 1981, the Council does hereby appropriate
the sum of $129,000 for this purpose, the same to be transferred from the
following accounts in the following amounts:
Account # Description Amount
101 319 702 Salaries & Wages $ 9,000
101 325 717 Holiday & Longevity 12,000
101 325 715 F.I.C.A. 5,000
101 325 720 Life Insurance 8,000
101 325 724 Gun Allowance 5,000
101 338 702 Salaries & Wages 40,000
101 338 717 Holiday & Longevity 13,000
101 338 720 Life Insurance 7,000
101 338 722 Retirement Fund 9,000
101 338 724 Food Allowance 10,000
101 400 702 Salaries & Wages 11,000
$ 129,000
#55-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Terrance J.
Christian and Anna M. Miele, 29584 Jacquelyn Street, Livonia, Michigan,
received by the office of the City Clerk on January 13, 1982, which
contains a parking complaint, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation.
#56-82 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from Hy-Form
Products, Inc. , submitted by their attorney R. Peter Prokop, dated
January 12, 1982, which submits an application proposing the establishment
of an Industrial Development District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "Industrial Development
Districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 12,400 sq. feet lying in the N.E. 1/4 of
Section 29 as more particularly described in the attachment to the
application which is hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter
referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 9." (Lot 7 and portions of Lot 8 and 2 of the Veronica Industrial
Park Subdivision) :
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
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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. 9.
2. This City Council sets Monday, March 8, 1982 at 8:00
p.m. as the date for the holding of a public hearing
on the question of whether this City Council should
establish the Industrial Development District described
above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide
notice, as required by law, of the public hearing
fixed above, so that all residents or taxpayers of
the City of Livonia shall be afforded an opportunity
to be heard on the question of establishing the
Industrial Development District described above.
A roll tall vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman McCann was excused at 8:10 P. M.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION l4 OF THE
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
81-9-1-21 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.L.
TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and Feenstra.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilwoman Gundersen took from the table, for second reading and
adoptions the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16 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
81-8-1-19 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.L.
TO R-3.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and Feenstra.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
*Councilman McCann returned at 8:11 P. M.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
lit #57-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 4, 1982, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 512-81 with regard to the proposed relocation and improvement
of Mayfield Avenue from Seven Mile Road to Clarita, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#58-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 4, 1982, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 512-81 with regard to the proposed relocation and
improvement of Mayfield Avenue from Seven Mile Road to Clarita, the
Council does hereby request that the Traffic Commission submit its report
and recommendation with respect to this matter including therein a
traffic count.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#59-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 22, 1981, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and
which transmits Parks and Recreation resolution 1626-81 with regard to
funds for show materials, rental of curtains, etc., for the 1982 Ice
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Spectacular, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $10,000 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account, as an advance, the same to be
reimbursed from the proceeds of ticket sales of the Ice Show.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#60-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 22, 1981, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and
which transmits Parks and Recreation resolution 1627-81 wherein it is
recommended that the price of ice show tickets be established as follows:
Adults - $3.00
Senior Citizens - $2.00
Children under 13 - $1.50
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:
lirAYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#61-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated December 18, 1981,
approved for submission by the Mayor and to which is attached
Modernization Amendment #3 to the Annual Contributions Contract C-885,
the Council does hereby authorize and approve the execution of the same
in accordance with HUD instructions, subject to approval by the Council
of the architect to be employed in connection with the said modernization
program.
A ro11 call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#62-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated December 17, 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, the
Council does hereby accept the following low bids which meet all specifica-
tions for supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Course and Park
Sections) with the fertilizer materials specified at the unit prices bid:
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(1) W. F. Miller Company, 1593 S. Woodward, Birmingham, Michigan 48011.
Material to be Furnished Unit Prices Bid
22-0-22 Golf course fertilkzer $367.00 per ton
13-0-44 Golf course fertilizer $395.00 per ton
18-4-10 Golf course fertilizer $468.00 per ton
22-0-22 Parks fertilizer $367.00 per ton
(2) Lakeshore Equipment & Supply Co. , 300 S. Abbe Road, P.O. Box 4015,
Elyria, Ohio 44036
Material to be Furnished Unit Prices Bid
20-5-10 Golf course fertilizer $333.60 per ton
36-0-0 Golf course fertilizer $553.20 per ton
A roll tall vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#63-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated December 10, 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,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Wilkinson Chemical Corporation,
8290 N. Lapeer Road, Mayville, Michigan 48744 for supplying the Public
Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with liquid calcium chloride
delivered to the storage tank in the DPW yard at the unit price bid
through December 31, 1982 for the estimated sum of $67,500.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#64-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated December 11, 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,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Brodhead-Garrett Co. , 4560
East 71st Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44015 for supplying the Public Servic-t
Division (Park Maintenance Section) with athletic field line marking
material at the unit price bid and for the estimated total amount of
$2,400.00, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received
which meets specifications.
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A roll ,all vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#65-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation,
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated December 17, 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, the
Council does hereby accept the following low bids which meet specifica-
tions for supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Course Section) with
the spray materials specified at the unit prices bid:
(1) Lakeshore Equipment & Supply, 300 S. Abbe Road, P.O. Box 1+015,
Elyria, Ohio 1+1+036
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
Liquid preemergency crab grass control $ 23.75 per gal.
spray material
(2) Lawn Equipment Corporation, P.G. Box 995, Nov±, Michigan 48050
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
Liquid fungicide for disease control of greens $ 163.60 per case
Liquid herbicide for weed control of fairways $ 7.54 per gal
and roughs
(3) Benham Chemicals, 3190 Martin Road, Walled Lake, Michigan 48088
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
Liquid fungicide for disease control of tees $ 4.05 per lb
and greens
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#66-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated December 2, 1981, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor; the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Haggerty Lumber & Supply Company,
P. 0. Box 187, Walled Lake, Michigan 48088, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Park Maintenance Section) with lumber for park picnic
tables at the unit prices bid and the estimated total price of $2,186.00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifica-
tions.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#67-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated January 13, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 21+89 1/82, the Council does hereby accept the following low bids
which meet specifications, for supplying the Water and Sewer Division with
water meters at the unit prices bid:
(1) COMPOUND METERS (With Remote Reading BIDDER MEETING SPECIFICA-
Device and C.I. Flanges) TIONS
Size Bid Price
2Y— $ 596.79 each Rockwell Mfg. Co.
3" $ 867.33 each 31+0 Shore Drive
6" $2,788.59 each P.O. Box 38
8" $3,825.45 each Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
4" $1,373.76 each Badger Meter Company
10" $1+,163.04 each 1+514.5 West Brown Deer Road
16/0 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53223
(2) FIRE LINE METERS (For Combined Fire &
Domestic Service) - (With Compound by-
pass meter and Remote Reader including
ten feet (10') of cable plus cost per
foot of additional cable) .
Size Bid Price Rockwell Mfg. Co.
—g"— $2,166.69 each ALTERNATE BID
8" $2,310.72 each
10" $4,331.29 each
4" $2,908.60 Michigan Hydrant & Valve
12606 Inkster Rd.
Detroit, Michigan 48239
(3) DETECTOR CHECK - (With by-pass meter
with Remote Reader, including ten
feet (10') of cable plus cost per
foot of additional cable).
Size Bid Price Michigan Hydrant & Valve-
L4"x 5/8" 2 20 each Co.
4"" x 1" 1,036.20 each 12606 Inkster Road
6" x 5/8" $ 890.20 each Detroit, Michigan 48239
6" x 1 1/2" $1,596.20 each
8" x 5/8" $1,303.45 each
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(3) DETECTOR CHECK (Continued)
Size Bid Price
8" x 1" $1,483.95 each
8" x 1 1/2" $2,401.20 each
8" x 2" $2,557.20 each
10" x 1" $2,243.95 each
10" x 2" $3,891.20 each
10" x 12" x 2" $4,121.20 each
Additional Cable available at .09¢ per foot.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#68-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated January 13, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2491 1/82, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of
concrete grade rings with gaskets from the Price Brothers Co., (Amrhein
and Newburgh Road) at the following prices:
ITEMS PRICE BROTHERS
3" Grade Ring with Gaskets $ 32.00
4" Grade Ring with Gaskets $ 41.00
6" Grade Ring with Gaskets $ 44 00
9" Grade Ring with Gaskets $ 59.00
3" Solid Grade Ring with Gaskets $ 75.00
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchas
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 ro J call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#69-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water W
Sewer Board, dated January 13, 1982, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution
WS 2490 1/82, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Kerr Machinery
Corporation, 12880 Cloverdale, P.O. Box 37006, Oak Park, Michigan 48237,
for supplying the Sewer Division with two (2) Self Priming Trash Pumps for
the price of $9,100.00 each and a total amount of $18,200.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
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Imo { roll cLll vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#70-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated January 4+, 1982, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,500.00 from Account No.
101-202-702-000-000 (Salaries/Wages/Assessment) to Account No. 101-202-709
000-000 (Salaries/Wages/Overtime), the action herein being made retroactive
to and effective commencing on January 1, 1982; FURTHER, the action taken
herein is for the express purpose of authorizing the payment of overtime to
the following personnel only: Assessment Clerk, Property Appraiser and
Assistant Assessor.
roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
lbwBy Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#71-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 30, 1981, which transmits its resolu-
tion 12-222-81 adopted on December 15, 1981, with regard to Petition
81-2-8-11 submitted by Leo Stein requesting a site plan approval in connec-
tion with a proposal to construct a senior citizen retirement apartment
building on the west side of Farmington Road between Plymouth Road and
Orangelawn in the Northeast 1/1 of Section 33, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 29.02 of Ordinance No. 51i3, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 81-2-8-11 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.
ia.1,..,. Call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen and Bennett.
'he President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#72-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 29, 1981, which transmits its resolution
12-215-81 adopted on December 15, 1981 with regard to Petition 81-10-2-23,
submitted by Brian Lucid, requesting waiver use approval to operate an
automobile collision repair facility within an existing building located on
the east side of Farmington Road between Schoolcraft and Capital in the
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Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, which property is zoned M-1, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 81-10-2-23 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: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#73-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated December 22, 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, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Westland Tree Service, 1+1307 Five Mile
Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for the 1982 Tree and Stump Removal
Program for the estimated total cost of $6,575.00, 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
price accepted herein, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
low authorize the expenditure of the sum of $6,575.00 from the Municipal
Refuse Fund 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 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.
.A call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#74-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the matter of the claim of Mr.
Robert W. Cadotte, 19007 Filmore, Livonia, Michigan 48154, with regard :Jo
damages incurred by his 1976 Plymouth automobile on December 3, 1981 as a
result of having been struck by a Livonia police car, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $400.00
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the purpose of making paymcnt
to Mr. Cadotte in connection with this incident; FURTHER, the action herein
taken is contingent upon Mr. Cadotte executing a full release and waiver
agreement to be prepared by the Department of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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lbwAt the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to
Petition 81-9-1-20 submitted by Farley Building Company, Inc. for a change of
zoning on property located on the east side of Middlebelt, between Clarita and
Pickford in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, from RUF to C-2, was removed and will
be considered at the Study Meeting on February 15, 1982.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#75-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 17, 1981, which transmits its resolu-
tion 11-202-81 with regard to Petition 81-7-6-6 initiated by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion for the purpose of amending Section
2.10 and 11.02 and Article XVIII by adding Section 18.59 of the zoning
ordinance so as to incorporate regulations relating to mechanical and
electronic amusement devices, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on January 11, 1982 pursuant to Council
Resolution 1033-81, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration; and the Department of
Law is requested to obtain copies of similar ordinances from other
communities that might be applicable to this matter.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise Council
Resolution 1013-81 so as to have the same read as follows:
#76-82 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 30a of 1968
PA 65 (MCIA 168.30a), as amended, the Council does hereby appoint Mr.
Arthur F. Sippola, 14444 Melvin, Livonia, Michigan 48154 as the Republican
Party member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a four
year term expiring December 31, 1985.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise Council
Resolution 1014-81 so as to have the same read as follows:
liw #77-82 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 30a of 1968
PA 65 (MCIA 168.30a), as amended, the Council does hereby appoint Mr.
Nick J. Iatrow, 14753 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154 as a
Democratic Party member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia
for a four year term expiring December 31, 1985.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#78-82 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 to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and
revitalize the City's economy; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions 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, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has prepared and submitted
a project plan, providing all information and requirements necessary for a
project; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No. 338 this Council has conducted
a public hearing on said project plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The project plan, as submitted and approved by the Corporatioa,
meets those requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act No. 338 and the same
is hereby approved. (Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory Project Plan)
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the project
for not less than one year after approval of the project plan have
sufficient ability and experience to manage the project properly.
3. The proposed methods of financing the project as outlined in
the project plan are feasible and the Corporation has the ability to
arrange or cause to be arranged, the financing.
4. The project as submitted is reasonable and necessary to carry
out the purposes of Act No. 338.
5. Based upon the information submitted and information obtained
at public hearings, the project plan as submitted and the project to which
it relates, serves to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment,
strengthen and revitalize the City's economy, encourage the location and
expansion of enterprises in the City, and, therefore, constitutes an
essential, vital and necessary public purpose.
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A rol2 all vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen.
'rhe President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#79-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated January 8, 1982, wherein it is indicated that notice has been
received that requires the appointment of two additional directors to the
Economic Development Corporation who shall be representatives of neigh-
borhood residents with respect to the Livonia Professional Pavilion EDC
Project, who are as follows:
Mr. Bruce Bommarito Mr. John W. Norvell
Director of Sales 17591 N. Laurel Park
Holiday Inn & Holidome Apt. #502
17123 Laurel Park Dr. North Livonia, Michigan 48152
Livonia, Michigan 48152
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action,
provided that the aforesaid persons take the Oath of Office as required in
Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the office
of the City Clerk.
r. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#80-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 5, 1982, approved by the City Attorney and the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the following conveyances, which are more
particularly described as follows:
Quit Claim Deed, dated December 24, 1981, executed by Howard J. Berrey,
Vice President and Daniel E. Evans, Chairman of the Board, of Bob Evans
Farms, Inc. , An Ohio Corporation, for:
That part of Lot 13, Wolfram Estates, a subdivision of
part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a plat recorded
in Liber 69, Page 14, Wayne County Records, being more
particularly described as:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of said
subdivision and proceeding thence due West 10.0 feet;
thence N. 166 07' 23" E., 35.00 feet; thence S. 06 28'
39" E., 33.62 feet to the point of beginning (Middlebelt
Road right-of-way).
and
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Grant of Easement, dated December 22, 1981, executed by Howard J. Berrey,
Vice President and Daniel E. Evans, Chairman of the Board of Bob Evans
Farms, Inc. , An Ohio Corporation, for:
The East 20 feet of the West 60 feet of the South 15
feet of Lot 11, Wolfram Estates, a subdivision of part
of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a plat recorded
in Liber 69, Page 14, Wayne County Records. (water main
purposes)
the Council does hereby accept the foregoing Quit Claim Deed and Grant of
Easement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Register
of Deeds, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying the following
Middlebelt Road right-of-way to the Wayne County Road Commission:
That part of Lot 13, Wolfram Estates, a subdivision
of part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R.
9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a
plat recorded in Liber 69, Page 14, Wayne County
Records, being more particularly described as:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of said
subdivision and proceeding thence due West 10.0
feet; thence N. 16° 07' 23" E., 35.00 feet; thence
S. 0° 28' 39" E., 33 62 feet to the point of beginning
(Middlebelt Road right-of-way).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#81-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January I..,
1982, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance three
Grants of Easement more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated December 9, 1981, executed by R. L. Koch and
Thomas C. Gibbings, Vice Presidents of Uni-Tek Land Company for:
The centerline of a 20 ft. wide permanent sanitary
sewer easement is described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of
"TRERICE OBSERVER PROJECT" a subdivision of
part of the N.E. 1/4 Section 29, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 100 of Plats, Pages 47,
48, and 49, Wayne County Records; thence S.
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87° 28' 33" W. 50.00 ft. to the point of beginning
of said easement centerline; thence N. 02° 31' 27"
W. along said centerline, 35.00 ft. ; thence
S. 87° 28' 33" W., along said centerline, 479.80
ft. to the point of ending of said easement
centerline description.
2. Grant of Easement, dated December 9, 1981, executed by Robert L.
Salsberry, Vice President of Trerice Development Company for:
The centerline of a 20 ft. wide permanent sanitary
sewer easement is described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of
"TRERICE OBSERVER PROJECT" a subdivision of part
of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
recorded in Liber 100 of Plats, Pages 47, 48,
and 49, Wayne County Records; thence S. 87°
28' 33" W. 50.00 ft. to the point of beginning of
said easement centerline; thence N. 02° 31' 27"
W., along said centerline, 35.00 ft. ; thence
S. 87° 28' 33" W. , along said centerline, 479.80
ft. to the point of ending of said easement
centerline description.
3. Grant of Easement, dated January 7, 1982, executed by Alex V.
Fedrigo and Gwen W. Fedrigo, his wife, for:
The centerline of a ten (10) foot wide easement
for sanitary sewer being more particularly
described as commencing at the Southeast corner
of Lot No. 7, of "Trerice-Observer Project" as
recorded in Liber 100 of Plats, Pages 47, 48,
and 49, Wayne County Records, a subdivision of
part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
thence N. 01° 53' 52" E., along the east lot line of
said lot 7, 5.0 feet to the Point of Beginning
of the centerline of said ten (10) foot wide
easement; proceeding thence N. 87° 28' 33" E., 215
feet to the Point of Ending of said ten (10)
foot wide easement.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution.
lw. 1 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously ib
�.dopted, it was
#82-82 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.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#83-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 18, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-197-81 adopted on November 10, 1981, with regard to Petition
81-9-6-8 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to
amend Article II, Definitions, by adding Section 2.11, Flood Plain Terms,
and Article XXVIII, Flood Plain District Regulations, by incorporating
language pertaining to flood hazard district regulations, and the Counci.i
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on January
25, 1982, pursuant to Council Resolution 1034-81, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 81-9-6-8 is hereby approved and granted; and the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#84+-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated January 25, 1982, the Council does hereby determine tha4
the final date for payment of current taxes is hereby extended from
February 15, 1982, up to and until 5:00 P.M., March 1, 1982.
�o ll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, It was
#85-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Commission, dated January 21, 1982, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the employment of a carpenter Curt Stowe,
164 Wanda Street, Walled Lake, Michigan 48088, to continue the restoration
work on the DUR in the Historical Village at Greenmead for a sum not to
exceed $2,475.26; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to 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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L 1 ro,.1 tali vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, Feenstra and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, this 974+th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was dul
adjourned at 8:35 P. M., January 27, 1982.
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK