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iii, MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 11, 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 8:10 P. M. . Councilman Bishop delivered the invocatio:
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert D. Bennett, Robert F.
Nash, Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, Robert E. McCann and Peter
A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert E. Osborn
Director of Public Works; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; John Nagy, City Planner;
G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; Karen Henrich, Assistant Superintendent of Parks and
lio Recreation; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service; James L. Miller,
Personnel Director; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; and Frank Kerby,
Ch..ef Building Inspector.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#186-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 950th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held February 25, 1981, are hereby approv .
The communication from the Executive Director of the Economic Development
Corporation of Livonia dated February 20, 1981 with respect to EDC Procedural
Changes, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the City Engineer dated February 26, 1981 with
respect to Completion of Contract for Aluminum Expansion Joint Covers for the Civic
Center Municipal Building (Phase III, Part 47) was received and placed on file for
iiiithe information of the Council.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 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
80-10-1-29 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilwoman Gundersen took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 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
80-10-1-28 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.L. TO P.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman McCann took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING
CHAPTER 8 (PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES
ORDINANCE).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, *Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a 'yes'
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#187-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance, dated February 13, 1981, approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of gasoline
from Texaco, Inc. at the following unit prices, as follows:
Effective Date 1/21/81 1/30/81 2/4/81
Regular
More than 1+,000 Gals. - 1.084/Gal. 1.114/Gal. 1.144/Gal.
Lead Free
More than 4,000 Gals. - 1.1265/Gal. 1.1565/Gal. 1.1865/Gal.
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize future purchases of gasoline at
a price not to exceed the following-
Regular Gas
More than 4,000 Gallons - 1.35 per gallon
Lead Free
More than 4,000 Gallons - 1.40 per gallon
and, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the aforesaid
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 Sections 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances; and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed, amended or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with
the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#188-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 10, 1981,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the baseball equipment bids for 1981 from
the bidders, in the manner and form shown in the attachment, in the grand
total price of $10,882.13, all bids herein accepted having been the lowest
bids received and meet all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
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#189-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
ity the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 6, 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 Kenko Construction Co. , 27415 Lorenz,
Madison Heights, Michigan 48071, for the 1981 Street Tree Planting Progr-, ^
for the estimated total cost of $24,310.00 based upon the Public Service
Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units planted in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been the
lowest bid received for this item; and the Department 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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#190-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 13, 1981, which bear:.
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 bid which meets specifications for
supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Course and Park Section) with
the fertilizer materials specified at the unit prices bid:
(i) W. F. Miller Company, 1593 S. Woodward, Birmingham, Michigan 48011
Material to be Furnished Unit Prices Bid
22-0-22 Golf Course Fertilizer $354.00 per ton
20-5-10 Golf Course Fertilizer $296.00 per ton
22-0-22 Parks Fertilizer $345.00 per ton
(2) Lawn Equipment Corporation, 46485 Twelve Mile Road, Novi, Michigan
48050
Material to be Furnished Unit Prices Bid
10-15-30 Golf Course Fertilizer $358.60 per ton
18-3-12 Golf Course Fertilizer $429.00 per ton
20-4-10 Parks Fertilizer/Herbicide $583.00 per ton
(3) Lakeshore Equipment & Supply Co., 300 S. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio
44035
Material to be Furnished Unit Prices Bid
37-0-0 Golf Course Fertilizer $438.00 per ton
Golf Course Sulphur $339.00 per ton
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#191-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 16, 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 W. F. Miller, 1593 S. Woodward, Birmingham,
Michigan 11.8011, for supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Course
Section) with one (1) 3-Reel Riding Greensmower for the total price of
$6,245.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#192-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 16, 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 Midwest Sign Company, 900 W. Central
Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 11.3610, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Sign Maintenance Section) with aluminum sign blanks, for the estimated
total price of $6,805.50, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#193-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 11, 1981, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Directo
of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the following low bids which meet specifications for
supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Course Section) with the
spray materials specified at the unit prices bid:
(1) Lawn Equipment Corporation, 4681+5 W. Twelve Mile Road, Novi, Michigan
1+805
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
Liquid preemergence crab grass control spray material $165.00 per
case
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(2) W. F. Miller Co., 1593 S. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan 48011
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
Liquid fungicide for disease control of greens $ 13.58 per lb.
Liquid herbicide for weed control of fairways and
roughs 7.69 per gal.
Liquid fungicide for disease control of tees and
greens 5.09 per lb.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#194-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 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 bid of Commercial Lawnmower, Inc., 31.955
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Park Maintenance Section) with one (1) 72" Front-Mounted Rotary
Mower for a total price of $6,495.00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#195-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 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 bid of W. F. Miller Co. , 1593 S. Woodward,
Birmingham, Michigan 48011, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Golf Course Section) with one (1) 7-Gang Fairway Mower with Frames for a
total price of $5,997.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#196-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated February 27, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits its resolution WS 2436 2/81, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Bill Brown Ford, 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
supplying the Water Department with one (1) 4-Dr. Fairmont Sedan for the
price of $6,335.00 ($600.00 rebate to be paid to City), the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received that meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#197-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated February 27, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved by the Mayor, which transmits its
resolution WS 2437 2/81, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Woodhaven Equipment & Rental, 28291 Fort, Gibraltar, Michigan 48173, for
supplying the Water Department with one (1) Heavy Duty Tractor Loader
Backhoe with extendible dipperstick for the price of $24,421.00 less
trade-in, for a net total price of $8,999.00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#198-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated February 16, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and having
also considered a letter from Allie Brothers dated February 25, 1981, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Allie Brothers, 20331
Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the Police Division
with uniforms for the estimated total price of $46,224 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, it
being the determination of the Council, in this regard, that the bid
submitted by Nap's Uniform Sales does not in fact meet specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#199-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated February 4, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
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transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
January 8, 1981, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $2,500 00
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Tuition
Reimbursement Account #101-220-960-04+0, the action herein being taken for
the purpose of complying with the requirements set forth in Article 55,
Tuition Reimbursement, of the contract between the City and Union Local
192.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#200-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 9, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached an invoice
dated January 6, 1981 from the Michigan Department of Transportation, the
Council does hereby authorize payment in the amount of $3,101.56 as the
City's share of completing curb and gutter alterations along the I-96
service roads and ramps, including placement of impact attenuators at
Middlebelt Road and at Inkster Road, the total cost of this project being
in the total amount of $158,980.73 of which the City's share is $3,101.56;
further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize to be expended
an additional $1,039.06 from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose; 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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#201-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and the City Attorney, dated January 30, 1981, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of
Public Worts and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which are
attached communications dated November 3, 1980 and January 23, 1981 from
the Detroit Edison Company wherein it is indicated that the cost to the
City for completing certain relocation work in conjunction with the
Newburgh Road/C & 0 Railroad Grade Separation Project has been reduced
from $87,463.00 to $3+,522.00, the Council does hereby authorize the
Detroit Edison Company to proceed with the work as outlined in their letter
of January 23, 1981, and for this purpose the Council does hereby appro-
priate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $3 +,522.00 from the
$7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#202-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated February 17, 1981, approved by the City Engineer and
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Newburgh
Road right-of-way located in Section 5, owned by Curtis A. Shinsky and
Patricia A. Shinsky, his wife, sellers, which land is more particularly
described as follows:
The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
A part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S. , R.
9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being more particularly described as beginning
at a point on the West line of the said Section
5, distant N. 0° 00' 14" W. 466.69 feet from
the S.W. corner of Section 5; thence N. 0° 00'
14" W. 215.00 feet; thence N. 89° 59' 46" E.
ift. 305.00 feet; thence S. 0° 00' 14" E. 219.07 feet;
thence N. 89° 14' 20" W. 305.03 feet to the point
of beginning.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05C1b2b2b2).
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of
$3,980.00 less $900.00 heretofore paid to sellers
as Estimated Just Compensation;
(2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of
title work;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $3,130.00 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the 7.9
million dollar general obligation road improvement bond issue for the
acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
LNAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#203-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Department of Law, dated February 18, 1981, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the matter of the condemnation of certain private property
owned by the Shell Oil Company, located on Six Mile Road between Newburgh
Road and Fitzgerald Avenue, Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No.
76-618823-CC, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $5855 from the 7.9 Million Dollar General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for the purpose of making an
additional payment to Shell Oil Company in accordance with the verdict of
the jury, as well as make payments to Messrs. Charles W. Allen, Jr. and
Lawrence R. Anderson for their court appearances as expert witnesses in
this matter; 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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#204-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated February 19, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein funds
are requested for the purchase of six (6) Heavy Duty Chairs from Michigan
State Industries (Jackson Prison), the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $1,300.00 from Account #101-325-710-000-000, Patrol
Bureau - Educational Premium to Account #101-325-983-000-000 Patrol
Capital - Office Equipment, for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#205-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 16, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached final construction
estimate dated January 2, 1981, the Council does hereby authorize final
payment in the amount of $5,870.65 to Angelo D'Orazio Paving Company,
32625 W. Seven Mile Road, Suite 2, Livonia, Michigan 48152, which sum
includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated May 17,
low 1979 in the amount of $110,995.35, the actual contract amount completed to
date being $115,041.75, in connection with the Surrey and Graytona Avenue
paving project, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work
under the said contract has been completed in accordance with City
standards and specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidav-
maintenance and guarantee bond have been filed; and the Council does here:
request and authorize the City Assessor and the City Treasurer to increas(
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the assessment for Parcels 28a70,71 and 72 so as to include the cost for
additional drive approach construction requested by the owner ($2,718.00);
and the Council does hereby authorize payment of the City's share of
$46,046.22 for this project from the $9.8 Million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue with the provision that said Bond Issue be
reimbursed at such time as funds may become available from other sources
(M.V.H.F. bond issue and a return of surplus drainage funds); and the
Council does hereby request that the Drainage Board for the Farmington
Storm Relief Drainage District return to the City the sum of $13,932.00
from surplus funds which may be available in the Farmington Storm Relief
Drain and/or Farmington Storm Relief Drain Extension No. 1 Construction
accounts for improvements completed within said districts; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are 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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#206-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated February 23, 1981,
from the City Clerk, who having been notified by the Livonia Public
Schools, in a communication dated August 6, 1980, that the Harrison
Elementary School will no longer be available as an Election Voting
Precinct, the Council does hereby designate the Adams Elementary School,
28201 Lyndon Avenue, as the official Polling Place for all registered
electors within the boundary of Precinct 24-B.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#207-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated February 19, 1981, which indicates that the Greenfield
Construction Company, Inc. P.O. Box 2185, 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, proprietor of Laurel Park Professional Center Subdivision,
situated in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, has delivered final true plat:
to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented to Council for
final approval; and the Council having received a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated February 16, 1981, wherein said Commission
approves the final plat for the said subdivision in its resolution 2-24-81,
adopted on February 10, 1981, and the Council having considered a report
from the City Engineer dated February 5, 1981 recommending approval of the
final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of which was approved
by the Council in its resolution 613-80 adopted on June 18, 1980, said
preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by the City Planning
lbw Commission on April 3, 1979 in its resolution 4-52-79; NOW, THEREFORE,
the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat
of Laurel Park Professional Center Subdivision, located in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 18, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted
by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby required to do
all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control
Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the Ordinances of the City of
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Livonia; and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#208-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated February 18, 1981, with respect to a
request for a new S.D.D. license by Quik Pik Food Stores, Inc. , 18788-
18790 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, to be held in conjunction with
an existing S.D.M. licensed business, the Council does hereby recommend
that the Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this
application would be in violation of and in noncompliance with the require-
ments prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance #54+3, as amended; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#209-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 19, 1981, with respect
to a request for a new S.D.D. license by Marilyn Bennett, to be located at
19036 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, to be held in conjunction with
an existing S.D.M. licensed business, the Council does hereby recommend
that the Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this
application would be in violation of and in noncompliance with the require•
ments prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance #54+3, as amended; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolu
tion to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
Iftw #210-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 19, 1981, with respect
to a request for a new S.D.D license by Lawrence Joel Epstein and Sara
Epstein, to be located at 29921 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, to be
held in conjunction with an existing S.D M. licensed business, the Council
does hereby recommend that the Liquor Control Commission deny the said
request inasmuch as this application would be in violation of and in
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noncompliance with the requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance #543, as amended; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#211-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 10, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby rescind and repeal Council Resolution 1114-79 adopted on November 8
1979 which previously confirmed Special Assessment Roll No. 208 for the
installation of street lights in Quakertown Subdivision #1, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#212-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 10, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor in connection with
previous communications from the City Engineer, filed with the City Clerk,
dated February 5, 1979 and April 2, 1979 on all matters required by
Section 2-506 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
a first public hearing having been held thereon on April 2, 1979, after
due notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does
hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said code:
(1) accept and approve said statements in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of post top poles with
high pressure sodium lights on Davitt Poles with underground wiring id
Quakertown Subdivision No. 1 in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 18, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statements; and
defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived
or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as set forth
in said statements dated February 5, 1979, April 2, 1979 and
February 10, 1981;
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid by special
assessment upon the property especially benefited,
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(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement shall be
paid in annual installments, according to said statements;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises
upon which special assessments shall be levied, as follows:
A special assessment district located in the N.W. 1/4+ of
Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, being more particularly described as
Lots 1 through 164, both inclusive, and three (3) Public
Parks, Quakertown Subdivision No. 1, as recorded in Liber
, Pages through , Wayne County Records and
also that part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 18 described
as the north 710 feet thereof and lying west of the west
limits of the I-96 Expressway right-of-way as established.
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll in
accordance with the Council's determination on said statements as
prepared by the City Engineer, dated February 5, 1979, April 2,
1979 and February 10, 1981; and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 2-510
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and file the same with
the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present the same to the
City Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#213-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 10, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby rescind and repeal Council Resolution 880-80, adopted on September
10, 1980, which previously confirmed Special Assessment Roll #221 for the
installation of street lighting for Quakertown Subdivision #2; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby rescind and repeal Council Resolution 199-80,
adopted on February 27, 1980, which previously determined "necessity" for
the said project, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#214+-81 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered communications from
the City Engineer, dated February 7, 1980 and February 10, 1981 approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
submitted pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116 (m) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that
ornamental street lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in a]
subdivisions in conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City
Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affect
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by the proposed improvement with regard to nuakertown Subdivision No. 2,
in the N.W. 1/4+ of Section 18, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared
and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimat
for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together
with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obliga-
tion of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special
assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such
information, estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations have
been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of
February 20, 1980, and that there has been a full compliance with all of
the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, April 6, 1981, at 8:00 P.M.
as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such
proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the
Council in the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give
notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507
of said Code.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#215-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated February 5, 1981, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor recommending that the City
dedicate and establish a certain storm sewer easement on a portion of
City-owned property located on the west side of Farmington Road, north of
Seven Mile Road, which is used as a City Fire Station Site in the S.E.
1/4+ of Section 4, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council
does hereby determine to dedicate and establish an easement for storm
sewer purposes only the following described easement:
PUBLIC EASEMENT FOR STORM SEWER
That part of the S.E. 1/4+ of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, described as commencing at the S.E corner of said Section 4
and proceeding thence N. 0° 00' 50" W., 900 feet and S. 89° 57' 10" W. ,
276.20 feet and S. 0° 00' 50" E. , 75.0 feet and S. 89° 57' 10" W., 175.0
feet to the Point of Beginning of the easement herein described; proceed-
ing thence S. 89° 57' 10" W., 50.0 feet; thence N. 0° 00' 50" W., 12.0
feet; thence N. 89° 57' 10" E., 50.0 feet; thence S. 0° 00' 50" E. ,
12.0 feet to the Point of Beginning. (Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel
04JJ)+a).
and does further request that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation record
such easement dedication on all maps issued by that office; and further,
the City Clerk is hereby requested to have a certified copy of this
resolution recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deed's office.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (b)
OF SECTION 5-502 OF CHAPTER 5 (SEWERS)
OF TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF OR-
DINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFUNDING OF
OUTSTANDING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REFUNDING AND
EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, AND CONSTRUCTION OF
EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SUPPLY
SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA: AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SELF-LIQUIDATING
REVENUE BONDS FOR THESE PURPOSES UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF ACT 94, PUBLIC ACTS OF MICHIGAN,
1933, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR THE FIXING,
COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND DISPOSITION OF THE
REVENUES OF SAID WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF THE
SAID CITY OF LIVONIA, AND PROVIDING FOR A
STATUTORY LIEN IN FAVOR OF THE HOLDER OR HOLDERS
OF SUCH BONDS UPON THE WHOLE OF SUCH REVENUES.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#216-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chair-
man of the Cable TV Advisory Committee, dated February 17, 1981, which
submits reports from four ()4) sub-committees of the aforesaid Advisory
Committee, the Council does hereby receive and file the same for informa-
tion; FURTHER, the Council does hereby extend the timeline period for the
said Advisory Committee from March 15, 1981 to April 1, 1981.
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The communication from the Public Utility Manager dated February 9, 1981,
with respect to Devonaire Ice Rink Compressor Replacement, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#217-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated February 5, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits the resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
January 22, 1981, wherein it is recommended that an increase in rates for
Seasonal Clerks be established as follows:
Present Rate Proposed Rate
1st Season $ 3.90 $ 4.15
2nd Season 4.05 4.30
3rd Season 4.20 4.45
4th Season 4.35 4.60
5th Season 4.50 4.75
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance and Insurance
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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
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 such a program to this Council for
its approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve the
appointment of two additional directors to the Board of Directors of the
Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act No. 338;
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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. (Drury Inns, Inc. )
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district are
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 Corporatio,.
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 required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver a
certified cooy 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.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#218-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Economic Development Corporation of Livonia, Michigan, dated February 20,
1981, which transmits an application from Drury Inns, Inc. , P.O. Box 910,
Cape Girardeau, MO. 63071 proposing the establishment of a project
area/project district area on certain property located south of Six Mile
Road and East of I-275 in accordance with 1974 P.A. 338, as amended, for
the purpose of constructing a 116 unit motel, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#219-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of Friends of the Barn, Inc., dated February 5, 1981, wherein
it is requested that permission be granted to use the Wilson Barn property
for a barn sale to take place on May 30, and May 31, 1981, the proceeds of
which sale would be used for the continuing restoration of the Wilson
Barn, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of this request in tht
manner and form herein submitted.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#220-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of Friends of the Barn, Inc. , dated November 19, 1980, wherein
a request is submitted for permission to use the Wilson Barn Site for
conducting a Music Under the Stars Program during the 1981 summer season,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Arts Commission with the
recommendation that this request be approved; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby grant permission to the Friends of the Barn, Inc. to occupy a
concession booth during the Music Under the Stars Program, in the event
that the same is conducted at the Wilson Barn Property.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#221-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated February 19, 1981, and approved for submission
by the Mayor which transmits two (2) amendatory agreements with respect to
the contract between SEMTA and the City of Livonia, for the subsidized
transportation program for the handicapped and senior citizens in Livonia,
Northville, Plymouth, Northville Township, Plymouth Township and
Farmington Hills, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the proposed amendatory agreements in the manner submitter
subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#222-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Grant W. Grebeck,
15611 Ingram, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated February 22, 1981, requesting
a road improvement in the area of his residence, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#223-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 18, 1980 which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-278-80, adopted on December 16, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-11-2-28, submitted by Abraham Jaafar requesting a waiver use approval
to utilize an SDD license in connection with an existing party store
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Wayne Road and Laurel
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 which property is zoned C-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
February 23, 1981 pursuant to Council Resolution 42-81, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said
Petition No. 80-11-2-28 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following added conditions.
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1. that all site improvements as shown on site plan number
80D-545 submitted in connection with Petition No. 80-11-2-28
shall be implemented by a date no later than June 1, 1981.
2. that the building's rear entrance door serving the party
store shall be appropriately marked by a sign and lighted
indicating it to be a building entrance available for public
use.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, and Gundersen.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted:
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#224-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 29, 1980 which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-275-80, adopted on December 16, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-10-1-31 submitted by Roy W Johnson for a change of zoning on property
located on the east side of Middlebelt, south of Morlock in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to P.S. , and the Council having conducted a
111. public hearing with regard to this matter on February 23, 1981, pursuant tc
Council Resolution 43-81, the Council does hereby concur in the recommends.
tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 80-10-1-31 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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#225-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 29, 1980, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-276-80, adopted on December 16, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-11-1-32 submitted by Ross C. Edwards for a change of zoning on property
located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Maplewood in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, from RUF to P.S. , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 23, 1981
pursuant to Council Resolution 43-81, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
80-11-1-32 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 Lai:
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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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#226-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 29, 1980 which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-279-80, adopted on December 16, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-11-1-34 submitted by Val-Pak Advertising for a change of zoning on
property located on the west side of Farmington Road between Seven Mile
Road and Clarita in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, from R-3 to P.S. , and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on February 23, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution 43-81, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 80-11-1-34 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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Gundersen.
NAYS: Taylor and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#227-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 29, 1980, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-280-80, adopted on December 16, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-11-1-36 submitted by Kamp-DiComo Associates for a change of zoning on
property located on the southwest corner of Wentworth and Middlebelt Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, from RUF to P.S., and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February
23, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution 43-81, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 80-11-1-36 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is
hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be preparec
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:
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AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was unanimously
adopted,
#228-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 9, 1980 which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-271-80, adopted on December 2, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-10-6-11 submitted by the City Planning Commission to amend Section 11.03
and Section 16.11 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 543, by providing for
regulations controlling automobile rental facilities and truck and trailer
rental facilities as waiver uses in C-2 and M-1 Zoning Districts, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
February 23, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution 43-81, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendations.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#229-81 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain progrsms 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 Bob Miller Enterprises Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 338 it is necessary to hold a public
hearing concerning said project plan prior to taking legislative action
relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Pursuant to the aforesaid Act No. 338 the Council shall meet
on Monday, April 6, 1981, at 8:00 o'clock 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
(10) conspicuous and public places in the project district area; and (3)
mailing to the last known owner of each parcel of real property in the
project district area at the last known address of the owner as shown by
the tax assessment records, which notices shall be published and given at
least ten (10) full days prior to the date set for said hearing.
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(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 BOB MILLER ENTERPRISES 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 acquisition, renovation and
operation of an existing building and the site to be used by Bob Miller
Enterprises 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 37250 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan.
The City Council will meet at 8:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, on Monday, the 6th day of April, 1981, at the City Hall
located at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct
a public hearing on the advisability of approving by resolution the projec
plan.
The City Council may approve, modify or reject said project
plan.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections 10
and 17 of Act No. 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended. Further
information, including maps, plats and a description of the proposed
project plan, are available for public inspection at the City Clerk's
office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered an
opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council concerning any
aspect of said project plan.
City Clerk
(4) The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form o
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 intentio:
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.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#230-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 17, 1981, 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 Charles A. Strand Co. EDC Project
Plan, who are as follows:
Mr. Richard D. Aginian, President Ms. Margaret Halava, Vice President
Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Observer Eccentric Newspapers
36251 Schoolcraft 36251 Schoolcraft
Livonia, Michigan 48150 Livonia, Michigan 48150
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.
The item on the agenda with respect to the appointment of two additional
directors to the Economic Development Corporation who shall be representatives of
neighborhood residents with respect to the Drury Inn EDC Project, was removed and
will be considered at a later meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#231-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated February 17, 1981, submitted pursuant to Council Resolu
tion 772-80, transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed, dated
February 6, 1981, executed by Curtis A. Shinsky and Patricia A. Shinsky,
his wife, conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
The West 6o feet of the following parcel of land;
A part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S. , R.
9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being more particularly described as beginning
at a point on the West line of the said Section
5, distant N. 0° 00' 14" W. 466.69 feet from the
S.W. corner of Section 5, thence N. 0° 00' 14"
W. 215.00 feet; thence N. 89° 59' 46" E. 305.00
feet; thence S. 0° 00' 14" E. 219.07 feet; thence
N. 89° 14' 20" W. 305.03 feet to the point of
beginning.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05C1b2b2b2).
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to accept the aforesaid suit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9:05 P. M.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#232-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 26, 1981 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance two Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated February 12, 1981, executed by Leonard R.
Farber, President of Republic Land Company, a Michigan corporation,
conveying an easement for installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer,
described as follows:
The North 6 feet of the following described parcel:
Lot 181, Quakertown Subdivision No. 2, as recorded
in Liber 99, Pages 14, 15, 16, and 17, Wayne County
Records; said subdivision being part of the West 1/2
of Section 18, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan.
and
2. Grant of Easement, dated February 12, 1981, executed by Leonard R.
Farber, President of Republic Land Company, a Michigan corporation,
conveying an easement for installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer,
described as follows:
The South 6 feet of the following described parcel:
Lot 180, Quakertown Subdivision No. 2, as recorded in
Liber 99, Pages 14, 15, 16, and 17, Wayne County Records;
said subdivision being part of the West 1/2 of Section
18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan.
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Grants of Easements 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 9:06 P. M.
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Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 80-9-3-7)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
*The President of the Council relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President
to offer the following two resolutions:
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#233-81 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia, pursuant to
Section 19e of Act No. 433 of the Public Acts of 1980 of the State of
Michigan, does hereby prohibit the sale of alcoholic liquor on Sundays
and legal holidays in or from any State Designated Distributor (SDD) that
may be otherwise authorized to sell packaged liquor;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be
sent to the City Clerk or Township Clerk of any and all Communities
adjoining the City of Livonia, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners,
and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
*The Vice-President relinquished the Chair to Councilman McCann at 9:14
p. m. to speak on the two motions, and resumed the Chair at 9:18 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to table the
above resolution until such time as we have the information as to whether
or not the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has acted upon this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: McCann, Taylor, Gundersen, Bennett and Bishop
The Vice-President declared the motion DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and *Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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lbw *Councilman Bishop made the following statement: I do not believe that
the mechanics are appropriate to deny a resolution of the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission at this time.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#234-81 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia hereby requests
that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission not revise the rules and
regulations governing the hours for the sale of alcbh6iic liquor at retail
by extending the hours for sale of same beyond those already established;
and the City Clerk is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to table the
above resolution until such time as we have the information as to whether
or not the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has acted upon this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: McCann, Taylor, Gundersen, Bennett and Bishop.
The Vice-President declared the motion DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*The President resumed the Chair at 9.19 P. M.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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
80-11-1-33 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.O. TO P.O. II
L The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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LBy Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, this 951st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 9:25 P. M., March 11, 1981.
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