HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1981-06-10 19336
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 10, 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 8:05 P. M. . Councilman Ventura delivered the invocatio.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert D. Bennett, Robert F.
Nash, Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Peter A. Ventura,*Robert R. Bishop and *Robert
E. McCann.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor; H. Shane, Planning Department; Robert E. Osborn, Director
of Public Works; and Jack Dodge, Finance Director.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#506-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 956th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 27, 1981, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Bishop and Councilman McCann arrived at 8:07 P. M.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated May 20, 1981,
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending April 30, 1981, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#507-81 RESOLVED, that having considereda communication from Plante &
Moran, Certified Public Accountants, P. 0. Box 307, 26211 Central Park
Boulevard, Southfield, Michigan, dated April 29, 1981, which transmits
their reports of the financial statements of the various funds of the City
for the year ended November 30, 1980, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the same to the Committee of the Whole.
es thefollowingresult:
roll call. vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with re ult:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19.03 OF
ARTICLE XIX, SECTION 21.10 OF ARTICLE
XXI, SECTION 22.04 OF ARTICLE XXII, AND
SECTION 23.03 OF ARTICLE XXIII OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
RE: PETITION 80-12-6-13
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 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
81-1-1-2 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1A
TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 45
OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE." RE: PETITION 81-1-6-1
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
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AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4+-407
OF TITLE 1 , CHAPTER 4+ (ENTERTAINMENTS
AND AMUSEMENTS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
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 Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 5 (SEWERS) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY
AMENDING SECTION 5-510 THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop.
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 Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITTR 5, OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THERETO
CHAPTER ENTITLED "INDUSTRIAL
WASTE SURCHARGE ORDINANCE."
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura and Bishop.
The President declared, the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (BUILDING CODES)
OF TITLE 7 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, TO READOPT BY REFERENCE THE BOCA BUILDING
CODE AND TO PROVIDE THE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS THEREIN
AND ITS APPLICATION TO THE CITY OF LIVONIA.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann and Bennett,
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#508-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated May 15, 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, with regard to the contract awarded
to the Thompson-McCully Company, pursuant to Council Resolution 737-80,
in connection with the Five-Elm Park Subdivision S.A.D. Paving Project,
which contract has now been completed in accordance with contract plans
and specifications, the Council does hereby determine, in order to
finalize this project, as follows:
1. To appropriate an add tional $46,041.60 from the $7.9
Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue
with the provision that said. Bond Issue be reimbursed
for that portion of the project which is to be financed
by special assessments at such time as funds may be
available from a future Special Assessment Bond Issue;
2. To authorize the City Assessor and Treasurer to increase
the assessment for parcels listed in Attachment 2 so as
to include the cost for additional drive approach
construction requested by property owners within the
assessment district; and
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3. To appropriate the City's share of S136,407.51 from the
$7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue with the provision that said Bond Issue be
reimbursed for the amount of the City's share at such
time as funds may be available from a future Motor
Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 18, 1981, to which is attached a communication from James H.
Karoub Associates, dated April 30, 1981, the Council does hereby authorize
a one (1) year extension of the Agreement between the City of Livonia and
James H. Karoub, Associates, as the City' s legislative consultant for a
one (1) year period ending April 19, 1982, the said one (1) year extensiot,
to be based upon an annual fee of $20,000.00, including costs, with the
balance of said Agreement to be based upon the same terms and conditions
as those which are set forth in a contract dated April 20, 1977, which
was authorized in Council Resolution 335-77 adopted on April 6, 1977, and
which was thereafter extended for a one (1) year period pursuant to Counci.
Resolution 1058-79 and 590-80; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to affix their sig-
natures to said contract extension, which agreement shall be prepared by
the Department of Law in accordance with the action taken herein.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#509-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 18, 1981, to which is attached a communication from James H.
Karoub Associates, dated April 30, 1981, with regard to a one (1) year
extension of Mr. Karoub's contract, as well as an increase in the annual
fee to $20,000.00, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Committer
of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#510-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated May 20, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of the following equipment from Winder
Police Equipment, 5313 So. Telegraph Road, Dearborn Heights, Michigan
48125:
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(4) WS-295 Whelen Electronic Sirens, 58/100 watt
complete with noise cancelling
microphone $ 240.00 ea. $ 960.00
(4) TS-24 Federal 58 watt speaker 85.00 ea. 340.00
(4) #12S Heavy Duty Flasher 18.95 ea. 75.80
(8) pr. #300RP Unity Light Kits. . . . 38.02 ea. 304.16
TOTAL $1,679.96
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchases
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) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#511-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated May 7, 1981, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a request from Mr. A. T. Skover, President, 7 Mile-Haggerty
Interchange Venture, 21476 Lujon Court, Northville, MI, and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council
does hereby find that the proposed division and combination of Tax Item No.
46 023 99 0004 002 (02Klb2al) would not be contrary to the spirit and
purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of
dividing and combining the same into three parcels, the legal descriptions
of which read as follows:
PARCEL A
Commencing at the SW corner of Section 6 and proceeding thence along the
W line of said Section 922.71 ft. ; thence N 87 degrees, 11 minutes, 00
seconds E 60.20 ft. to a point on the E line of Haggerty Rd., said point
being the beginning of the parcel herein described; thence along the E line
of Haggerty Rd. N 1 degree, 50 minutes, 00 seconds E 670.50 ft ; thence S
88 degrees, 09 minutes, 00 seconds E 925 ft. , thence S 1 degree, 51 minutes,
00 seconds W 638.30 ft. , thence 88 degrees, 09 minutes, 00 seconds W 775.50
ft. ; thence S 87 degrees, 11 minutes 00 seconds W 150 ft. to the point of
beginning.
PARCEL B
A parcel described as commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 6,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East; thence North 1 degree 51 minutes 00 seconds
East, 922.71 feet along the West line of Section 6, thence North 87 degrees
11 minutes 00 seconds East, 210.20 feet to the point of beginning; thence
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South 88 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds East, 336.39 feet; thence South 1
degree 51 minutes 00 seconds West, 879.81 feet to a point on the North
line of Seven Mile Road (120.00 feet wide) ; thence along said line, North
88 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West, 270.89 feet; thence on a curve
concave to the North, radius 190.56 feet, central angle 29 degrees 24
minutes 42 seconds, a distance of 97.82 feet; thence North 58 degrees 44
minutes 18 seconds West, 109.79 feet; thence on a curve concave to the
Northeast radius 50.67 feet, central angle 60 degrees 35 minutes 18
seconds, a distance of 53.58 feet; thence along the East line of Haggert-
Road (120.00 feet wide), North 1 degree 51 minutes 00 seconds East, 544.61
feet; thence North 87 degrees 11 minutes 00 seconds East, 150.00 feet;
thence North 1 degree 51 minutes 00 seconds East, 200.00 feet to the point
of beginning;
PARCEL C
Part of the SW 1/4 Sec 6, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , beginning at the SW corner
Section 6 and proceeding thence N 01 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds E
922.71 ft. along W line of Sec 6, thence N 87 degrees 11 minutes 00
seconds E 210.20 ft. and thence S 88 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds E
336.39 ft. to the POB. thence S 88 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds E 439.11
ft. , thence N 01 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds E 658.30 ft., thence N
88 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds W 925.00 ft. , thence N 01 degrees 51 /1
00 seconds E 452.31 ft. , thence S 88 degrees 47 minutes 02 seconds E
871.41 ft. , thence due north 500.08 ft., thence S 88 degrees 47 Minutes
02 Seconds E 633.84 ft. , along the southerly ROW line of Phillips Dr.
(43 ft.) to westerly ROW line of I-275, thence along said ROW 595.23 ft
along a curve concave to the SW with a radius of 5,593.58 ft. passing
through a central angle of 6 degrees 5 minutes 49 seconds with a long core
bearing S 22 degrees 8 minutes 20 seconds E 594.95 ft. and S 16 degrees
42 minutes 14 seconds E 173.87 ft. , thence S 02 degrees 03 minutes 16
seconds W 886 13 ft. to westerly ROW of I-275, thence along said ROW S 24
degrees 29 minutes 57 seconds W 175.73 ft. and S 35 degrees 22 minutes 18
seconds W 443.28 ft. and S 01 degree 45 minutes 11 seconds W 213.05 ft.
and S 46 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds W 176.78 ft. and N 88 degrees 14
minutes 49 seconds W 210.00 ft. and S 01 degree 45 minutes 11 seconds W
40.00 ft. to northerly ROW of Seven Mile, thence N 88 degrees 14 minutes
49 seconds W 248.95 ft. along said line, thence N 03 degrees 00 minutes
56 seconds E 160.04 ft., thence N 40 degrees 27 minutes 09 seconds W
27.00 ft., thence N 88 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds W 50.00 ft. , thence
S 01 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds W 20.00 ft. , thence N 88 degrees 14
minutes 49 seconds W 96.86 ft. , thence S 01 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds
W 160.00 ft. , thence N 88 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds W 239.90 ft. ,
thence N 01 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds E 878.89 ft. to point of
beginning.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made
a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
L adopted,
#512-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from certain
residents on Mayfield, dated May 18, 1981, requesting the relocation and
improvement of Mayfield between Clarita and. Seven Mile Road, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Engineering Division for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#513-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from certain
residents on Mayfield, dated. May 18, 1981, requesting the relocation and
improvement of Mayfield between Clarita and Seven Mile Road, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Traffic Commission for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#514-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Curtis
Building Company, 25950 Five Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239, dated
May 20, 1981, wherein a request is made for the vacating of a 12' wide
pUblic easement located on the south 300' of Lot 150, Supervisor's Livonia
Plat #2, in the N.E. 1/14 of Section 33, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in
accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#515-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated. May 8, 1981,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached Amendment
#1 to master section 8, Annual Contributions Contract C-3189, in connec-
tion with the William W. Brashear Tower, the purpose of which is to
establish the fiscal year end date of December 31, each year, the Council
does hereby approve the same in the manner and form herein submitted and
the Livonia Housing Commission is hereby authorized 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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#516-81 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, to assist and retain local industrial
and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
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City's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of industrial
and commercial enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the
City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has designated the
hereinafter described project area for the J. D. Dinan Project to this
Council for its approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation's designation of the project area described in Exhibit A hereto
attached.
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district arcL.
the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of the Corporation
to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act No. 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section 20
of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation of a project citizens
district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver a
certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the
Corporation.
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 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#517-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Directo,
of Community Resources, dated May 13, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
it is recommended that senior van passengers be permitted to make a
donation for rides, which donation shall be used to supplement the Senior
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Citizen Transportation Program, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the Commission on Aging for a report and recommendation of methods of
implementation, particularly, in order to avoid, if possible, carrying
money on senior citizen buses.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#518-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Project Director of the Western Wayne Senior Nutrition Services and
the Director of Community Resources, dated May 27, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the proposed purchase of a double deck convection
oven from Gordon Food Service, the Council does hereby reject this request
and refers this matter back to the Western Wayne Senior Nutrition Services
for the taking of competitive bids, in accordance with provisions of the
Financial Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#519-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from certain
residents on Greenland and Henry Ruff, dated May 19, 1981, requesting the
improvement of a walkway located adjacent to 30+25 Greenland and 30+10
Greenland, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Engineering
Division for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#520-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated May 15, 1981, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
396-81, with regard to the 1979 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach
Program, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: Nash and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#521-81 WHEREAS, Act 223, P.A. 1909, as last amended by Act 196, P.A.
1970 provides for the conveyance of State-owned tax-reverted lands to
municipal units for public purposes, and
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WHEREAS, such lands are under the jurisdiction of the State of
Michigan, Department of Natural Resources and are available for acquisi-
tion under the provisions of the above mentioned act, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires to acquire said lands for
purposes of urban renewal and maintenance of easements;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia is
authorized to make application to the State of Michigan, Department of
Natural Resources, Lands Division for conveyance of said land to the City
of Livonia for a nominal fee of $1.00, plus the State's maintenance costs,
if any, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia shall set up
necessary procedures and controls to provide for the proper distribution
of funds arising from the subsequent sale of the acquired property in
conformity with the above mentioned acts.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#522-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 20, 1981, which transmits its resolution
5-86-81 wherein it is recommended that Sections 3-537 and 3-51+4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances be amended so as to require screening of
trash dumpsters and set standards therefor, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the Department of Law for the preparation of an appropriate
Ordinance amendment for submission to Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#523-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated May 11+, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is proposed
that the Livonia CETA Program pay the Private Industry Council for staff
services to be performed by Mrs. Doris Wartel, the total cost of which
shall not exceed $7,500.00, for the time period which would be approx-
imately May 26, 1981 to September 30, 1981, the Council does hereby
reject and deny this request.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result'
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
4524-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated May 15, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Modification #006 to the City of Livonia CETA Fiscal Year 1981 Annual
Program, Subpart G, Title IV, Summer Youth Employment Program, the Council
does hereby authorize the said Grant Modification in the manner and form
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby requested to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call, vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#525-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Historical Commission, dated May 26, 1981, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and
to which is attached a request from the "Motor City Contest Club", dated
May 19, 1981, requesting the use of an area of Greenmead as part of their
participation in the American Radio Relay League "Field Day Weekend",
June 27-28, 1981, from 8:00 A.M. , Saturday, to 6:00 P.M. , Sunday, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize this request in the manner and
form herein submitted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#526-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Historical Commission, dated May 26, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to an offer to purchase an old truck bed, submitted by Mr. Paul
Poledink, 21665 Mayfield, Farmington Hills, MI., the Council does hereby
authorize the sale of same for the sum of $50.00, based upon the attached
appraisal, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
A loll call vote was taken on the furego]ng resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#527-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Directo_
of Community Resources, dated May 26, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to
which is attached a contract addendum, No. 01-381-1C-12, which awards a
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grant by the Out-Wayne County Area Agency on Aging to the City of Livonia,
in the amount of $8,636.00, in the service category Homemaker, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the said grant in the manner and
form herein submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#528-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. James
T. Chapman, General Manager of Flipper McGee Amusement Company, dated
May 27, 1981, wherein it is proposed that the City revise Section 11.02(e)
of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 543, in order to allow the
placement of coin operated amusement devices in places of retail business,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the City Planning Commission for
their information and attachment to related items for their recommendation
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#529-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 19, 1981, which sets forth its resoluticn
3-38-81 adopted on March 10, 1981 with regard to Petition 80-6-1-21
submitted by Ramon Castaneda for a change of zoning on property located on
the southwest corner of Five Mile Road and Harrison Avenue, in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 24, from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 20, 1981, pursuant to
Council Resolution 331-81, the Council does hereby concur in the recommends
tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 80-6-1-21 is hereby
approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law
and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resnluti',u adol0 ed.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#530-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 18, 1981, which sets forth its resolution
3-36-81 adopted on March 10, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-2-1-3
submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning on
property located on the northeast corner of Middlebelt and Six Mile Roads,
in the southwest 1/4 of Section 12, from RUF to AG, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 20, 1981,
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pursuant to Council Resolution 331-81, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
81-2-1-3 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law
is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 54+3, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#531-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 18, 1981, which sets forth its resolution
3-37-81 adopted on March 10, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-2-1-4
submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning on
property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road, west of Brentwood,
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to AG, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 20, 1981,
pursuant to Council Resolution 331-81, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
81-2-1-4 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to th
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 54+3, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#532-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 23, 1981, which sets forth its resolution
3-39-81 adopted on March 10, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-2-6-2
submitted by the City Planning Commission to amend Sections 10.08, 11.09
and 30.09 Front, Side and Rear Yard requirements of Ordinance No. 543,
relating to the parking or storage of merchants' delivery vehicles in C--1,
C-2 and C-3 zoning districts, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on May 20, 1981, the Council does hereb;
refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda
tion.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated March 26, 1981, which transmits its resolution
3-48-81 adopted on March 24, 1981 with regard to Petition 81-3-8-12 sub-
mitted by James Hoseini, requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct an addition to a fruit market located on the
Southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Garden in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 36, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordi-
nance No. 543, as amended, and the Council having conducted a public hear-
ing with regard to this matter on May 20, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion 330-81, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 81-3-8-12 is hereby approved and granted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#533-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 26, 1981, which transmits its resolution
3-48-81, adopted on March 24, 1981 with regard to Petition 81-3g8-12 sub-
mitted by James Hoseini, requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct an addition to a fruit market located on the
Southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Garden in the Northwest 10- of
Section 36, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18. 7 of Ordi-
nance No. 543, as amended, and the Council having conducted a public hear-
ing with regard to this matter on May 20, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion 330-81, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to
the Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#534-81 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment and revitalize the City's economy, and
to encourage the location and expansion of industrial and commercial
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
residents, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338 Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has prepared and
submitted a project plan for The Allen Group Inc. Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 338 it is necessary to hold a publi
hearing concerning said project plan prior to taking legislative action
relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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1. Pursuant to the aforesaid Act No. 338 the Council shall meet
on July 20, 1981 at 8:00 P. M., at which time it shall conduct a public
hearing on the Corporation's submission of the project plan.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice of such
public hearing by (1) publishing a notice thereof in the Livonia-Observer,
a newspaper of general circulation in the City; (2) posting in at least
ten (10) conspicuous and public places in the project district area; and
(3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel of real property in the
project district area at the last-,known address of the owner as shown on
the tax assessment records, which notices shall be published and given at
least ten (10) full days prior to the date set for said hearing.
3. '..Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR THE ALLEN GROUP INC. PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation of
the City of Livonia has submitted a project plan to the City Council for
its approval.
Said project plan deals with the acquisition, construction and
expansion to an existing industrial facility together with the site and
machinery and equipment therefor to be used by The Allen Group Inc. and
details all information required by law relative to said project and its
impact on the community. The project will not require the displacement
and relocating of any persons. The location of the project plan area is
12815 Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan.
The City Council will meet at 8:00 o'clock p. m., Eastern
Daylight Time, on July 20, 1981, Monday, at the Livonia City HAll , located
at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public
hearing on the advisability of approving by resolution the project plan.
The City Council may approve, modify or reject said project
plan.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections 1C
and 17 of Act No. 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended. Further
information, including maps, plats and a description of the proposed
project plan, are available for public inspection at the City Clerk's
office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered an
opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council concerning any
aspect of said project plan.
City Clerk
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4. The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form of
notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate notice to the
citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
of the Council to hold a public hearing and the purpose of the public
hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#535-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter, dated May 28, 1981,
from Patricia J. Mack, 9921 Ingram, Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting
permission to close Ingram between Orangelawn and Elmira on Saturday,
July 18, 1981, between the hours of 1:00 P. M. and 10:00 P. M., for the
punpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to
grant permission as requested, including therein, permission to conduct
the said affair on either July 19, 1981 or July 25, 1981, in the event of
inclement weather, the action herein taken being made subject to approval
of the Police Department.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#536-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Divi-
sion of Engineering dated February 24, 1981, regarding the replacement of
sidewalks in the City of Livonia on the following parcels in the following
amounts:
Item No. Amount
Ol D21. $248.60
01051 159.3o
Old43 251.85
01d58b, 59 249.53
01480 340.81
Old81 153.00
01d85 140.45
01d98 256.51•
01d99 131.58
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Item No. Amount
01d119 $336.51
01d138 156.06
old157 156.06
01x175 249.92
Old181 227.59
01x184 3.46.88
01d219,220 249.94
01d221 146.88
01d222 153.00
01d229 524.25
01d234 248.59
01d250 253.77
Old286 251.85
01x294 149.94
01d297 146.88
01d298 153.00
01d312 159.30
01d318 6?0.80
01d320,321 118.41
01d337 233.85
01d378 146.88
01d392 152.82
01d415 248.59
01d441 152.80
01d442 149.56
01j104 143.06
01j157 237.35
01j258 205.02
01j299,300 850.20
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Item No. Amount
01j303, 304 $416.74
01j403 445.28
08jlbl 785.84
08j2e1a2,J2alb 255.60
09a437 479.25
25A5a1,a5b,b6a,b6b1 1,093.49
25A5a2,b6b2,c5 1,829.52
25A6a,b7a,c6a 964.48
251)10,14 380-382 181.31
25b38, 39, 4o 1,078.88
25b83, 84, 85 458.82
25b157b, 158a 136.55
25b193, 194 106.49
25b252b, 253 231.14
25b254 222.71
25b311b, 312a 240.15
25b324 219.45
25b328 233.06
25b337, 338a 281.56
25b372 198.95
25b374 134.26
25b375 124.31
25b384 199.63
25b386 215.92
25b402,403 253.00
25b412 214.70
25b421b, 422, 423a 210.06
25b468 233.16
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Item No.
Amount
25b470
$280.04
28d31a 763.84
28d32a 1,175.86
28d33a1 526.28
28d34a 674.61
35k182 179.80
35k183 258.55
35a118b, 119, 120a 290.00
35a120b 71.00
35a121 142.00
35a122, 123 296.00
35a124, 125 284.00
35a181, 182, 183 482.80
35a184, 185, 186 432.00
35a187, 188 284.00
35a189 142.00
35a190 142.00
35a192 142.00
35a193 142.00
35a382-386 631.90
35a387, 388 340.80
36b950a, 950b, 951 937.20
36k70 509.73
36d27 146.88
36d30 149.94
36h1 698.30
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which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 964-79, 1249-79,
136-80, 504-80, 550-80, 599-80, 852-80 and 905-ED and in accordance with
the provisions of Section 5-137 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title
5, Chapter 1 and the City Treasurer having thereafter sent a statement of
charges by first class mail to the owners of property to be assessed
wherein notice of the meeting by the City Council on this date was given
and at least 30 days having expired since the giving of such notice with
such charges remaining unpaid, the Council does hereby pursuant to the
provisions of Sections 2-515 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 5,
Chapter 2, adopt this resolution wherein a special assessment is placed
upon such property for said charges; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
request that the City Treasurer shall give notice of the amounts herein
determined to the persons chargeable therewith, such notice to be sent by
first class mail to the last known address of such persons as shown on the
most current assessment roll of the City, and where payments herein author-
ized are not made within the specified time this fact shall be reported
by the City Treasurer to the City Assessor who shall charge such amount
together with a penalty of 10% of such amounts against the persons or real
property chargeable therewith on the next general tax roll, and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#537-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City
Treasurer, dated June 5, 1981, requesting that the property owners
involved in the 1980 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program bp
Allowed ten (10) years to pay their assessment at an interest rate not to
exceed eight (8) percent, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#538-81 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
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Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, July 20,
1981, at 8:00 P. M. at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 81-3-1-5, submitted by the City Planning Commis-
sion, for a change of zoning of property located on the
north side of Ann Arbor Trail, east of Newburgh Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to AG, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 5-77-81 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 81-3-1-5 be
approved;
(2) Petition 81-3-1-7, submitted by the City Planning Commis-
sion, for a change of zoning of property located on the
north side of Six Mile Road, east of Haggerty Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, from R-5C to AG, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 5-78-81 having recom-
mended to the City Council that Petition 81-3-1-7 be
approved;
(3) Petition 81-4-1-11, submitted by Rest-In-The-Son, Inc.,
for a change of zoning of property located on the west side
of Gill Road, north of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 4, from RUFB to R-3, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 5-79-81 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 81-4-1-11 be approved;
(4) Petition 81-4-1-12, submitted by Ross J. and Nellie
Borregard, for a change of zoning of property located on
the northeast corner of Schoolcraft Service Drive and
Brookfield in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, from RUF to
P.S., the City Planning Commission in its resolution 5-80-81
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
81-4-1-12 be approved;
(5) Petition 76-6-1-22, submitted by the City Planning Commis-
sion, for a change of zoning of property located on the
north side of Joy Road between Inkster and Cardwell in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, from C-2 to R-1, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 5-75-81 having recom-
mended to the City Council that Petition 76-6-1-22 be
denied;
(6) Petition 80-6-1-23, submitted by the City Planning Commis-
sion, pursuant to Council Resolution 400-80, for a change
of zoning of property located on the west side of Inkster
Road, north of Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36,
from RUF & C-2 to R-1, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 5-76-81 recommended to the City Council that
Petition 80-6-1-23 be denied;
(7) Petition 81-3-6-4, submitted by the City Planning Commis-
sion, on its own motion, to amend Section 30.03, Permitted
Uses, of Zoning Ordinance #543, to incorporate subsection
(2), Theaters, in the C-3 Zoning District Regulations, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 5-84-81 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 81-3-6-4 be
approved.
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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 changes of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less
than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice
to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each
railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within
the districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#539-80) RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 26, 1981, wherein it is indicated that Mr. Angelo A. Plakas,
3670? Whitcomb, Livonia, Michigan 48154, has been reappointed to the Board
of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the City of LivoniL
for a one year expiring June 7, 1982, the Council does hereby approve of
and concur in the aforesaid action, provided that the aforesaid person
takes 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.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#540-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 26, 1981, wherein it is indicated that Mr. Robert Jankowski,
15583 Hix Court, Livonia, Michigan 48154, has been reappointed to the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia for a one year term expiring June 7, 1982, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, provided that the aforesaid
person takes 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.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#541-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated June 1, 1981 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 1062-80, in connection with a communication
from the Personnel Director, dated October 27, 1980, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on Septembe
11, 1980, wherein it is recommended that the salary for the position of
Supervision Clerk be increased to a maximum of $18,886.4o, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of this action, the action herein being
made retroactive to and commencing from December 1, 1980.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#542-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated June 1, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 360-81, in connection with a communication
from the Personnel Director, dated March 30, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is
submitted for an appropriation in the amount of $2,500.00 for the purpose
of employing a consultant to review the City's disability policies, the
Council does hereby authorize the Civil Service Commission to obtain
proposals from consultants for submission to Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#543-81 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia (the "Municipality")
the need for certain programs to alleviate and prevent conditions of
unemployment and to assist and retain local industries and commercial
L enterprises and to encourage the location of industries and commercial
enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the economy of the
Municipality and provide needed services and facilities to the Municipality
and the residents thereof; and
WHEREAS, as one of its programs to alleviate the aforesaid condi-
tions and accomplish said purposes, The Economic Development Corporation
of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") in conformity with Act 338,
Michigan Public Acts, 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), has initiated proceed-
ings with respect to the potential issuance of its limited obligation
economic development revenue bonds to assist in the financing of the Pro-
ject captioned in the title of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, this governing body did previously adopt a resolution
approving a project plan substantially similar to that hereto appended as
Exhibit A captioned "Topeka Inn Management, Inc. Project," which project
plan has been amended by the Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 did submit
to the "Local Public Agency", as defined in Act 338 (i.e. "the official
body of a municipality authorized to plan and implement the development
and redevelopment of the municipality") a project plan pertaining to said
"Topeka Inn Management, Inc. Project," and the Local Public Agency consider
ed the zoning change required by said project and approved the project
L plan; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act 338, this governing body of the
Municipality has conducted a public hearing on the Amended Project Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
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1. The Amended Project Plan, as submitted and approved by the
Corporation in the form of Exhibit A, meets those requirements set forth
in Section 8 of Act 338.
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the
Project for not less than one year after approval of the Amended Project
Plan have sufficient ability and experience to manage the Project properly.
3. The proposed method of financing the Project as outlined in
the Amended Project Plan is feasible and the Corporation has the ability
to arrange the financing.
4. The Project is reasonable and necessary to carry out the
purposes of the Act.
5. Based upon the information submitted and information obtained
at the public hearing, the Amended Project Plan as submitted and the
Project serve to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, strength
en and revitalize the Municipality's economy, encourage the location and
expansion of enterprises in the Municipality 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 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#544-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 10, 1981, which transmits its resolution
6-95-81, adopted on June 9, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-5-3-3, sub-
mitted by the City Planning Commission to vacate a portion of an easement
located on the south side of Floral Avenue, south of Curtis in the S, E.
1/4 of Section 12, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and to grant and approve the said
Petition 81-5-3-3; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to pre-
pare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by CouncilmRn Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#545-81 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.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#546-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated May 18, 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, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Allen Fence Company, 14927 W. Warren Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan
48126, for installing a 12 foot high chain link fence around the northerly
side of the new parking lot immediately east of the Club House at Idyl
Wyld Golf Course for the price of $2,890.00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received which meets specifications; further, the Council
does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $2,890.00 from the $4.4
million dollar General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bond Issue for
this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve all minor adjustments in the work as may be required.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#547-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer and the Public Utility Manager, dated May 18, 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,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Cates Electric Company, 4534
Fernlee, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, for installing Primary Electrical
Services and Metering System for the Livonia City Hall, for the price of
$8,335.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
specifications; and the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not
exceed $8,335.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance 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 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 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Bishop was excused at 9:25 p. m.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#548-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated June 8, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereb,
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authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonl
to execute a Lease Agreement with the Ford Motor Company, Governmental
Relations Staff, the American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48121, for a
Lincoln automobile, the terms of which lease are $2,650.00 a year or
$220.83 a month, including full maintenance, repairs and insurance 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, theCouncil does hereby determine
to authorize the said agreement without competitive bidding for the reason:
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: Nash, Taylor, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura and Gundersen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop returned at 9:26 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#549-81 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of
Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Ronald Nisun,
29500 Minton, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby reappointed a member of the
Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office, such term com-
mencing on July 12, 1981, with all the authority and duties as set forth
in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#550-81 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of
Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Mary Karenko,
15735 Southampton, Livonia, Michigan 48154, is hereby reappointed a mem-
ber of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office, such
term commencing on July 12, 1981, with 01 the authority and duties as
set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#551-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and repeal
Council Resolution No. 493-81, adopted on May 27, 1981.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#552-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Engineer-
ing Division submit its report and recommendation relative to the matter
of improving Wayne Road, South of Seven Mile Road.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 957th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 9:30 P. M. , June 10, 1981.
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r;)ADDISON W. BAC City Clerk.
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