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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 29, 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 Nash delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert D. Bennett, Robert F.
Nash, Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert E. McCann and Peter A. Ventura.
Absent--Robert R. Bishop.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stein, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E. Siemert,
City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and
L Recreation; Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial
Coordinator; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; Michael Reiser, Emergency Preparedness
Coordinator; Arthur F. Sippola, Traffic Commission and William E. Crayk, Police
Department.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#346-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 953rd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held April 8, 1981, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Mayor dated April 6, 1981 with respect to
Proposal to Lease Fifth Floor of City Hall, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
The communication from the City Engineer dated April 1, 1981 with respect
to Traffic Signal at Intersection of Newburgh and Holmes Jr. High School Drive,
L (final cost information) was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council. (CR 132-80)
The communication from the Engineering Division dated April 1, 1981 with
respect to Civic Center Municipal Building -- Completion of Site Mechanical Contract
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(Phase III - Part 3SM) was received and placed on file for the information of the
LiCouncil.
The communication from the Department of Finance dated April 16, 1981
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending March 31, 1981, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 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
NO. 80-10-1-31 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
RUF TO PS.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura 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 SECTION 12 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
NO. 80-11-1-32 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
RUF TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
LAYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
thih. e following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 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
NO. 80-11-1-34 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
R-3 TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Gundersen, McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: Taylor and Bennett.
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 14 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
NO. 80-11-1-36 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
RUF TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#347-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 25, 1981, which bears th
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Publi
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereb:
determine to reject all bids received for purchasing custodial paper
supplies for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication; and th,
Council does hereby request and authorize the Public Service Division and
the Director of Finance to do all things necessary to purchase the City's
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custodial paper supplies (toilet tissue and paper towels) through the
L State of Michigan's commodity contract, the same being authorized without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion, and such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#348-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 31, 1981, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Mid-Ohio Markings & Traffic Signs, Inc.
51 Benedict Avenue, P. 0. Box 512, Norwalk, Ohio 44857, for supplying the
Public Service Division (Sign Maintenance Section) with Traffic Sign Faces;
Letters and Roll Goods at the unit prices bid, estimated to total
$21,380.50, for the period through May 31, 1982, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#349-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 25, 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 Jamesco, Inc. , Box 27062, Lansing, Michigan, for the 198:
Concrete Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing Program (Contract 81-D) for the
estimated total cost of $84,828.50, based upon the Engineering Division's
estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the
actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $84,828.50 from the 9.8
Million Dollar Street Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue 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
Lor 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, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#350-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Coordinator of Emergency Preparedness, dated March 27, 1981, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Peter F.
Payette Company, 11861 Longsdorf, P. 0. Box 2066, Riverview, Michigan
48192 for supplying and installing three (3) Warning Sirens to be located
at Fire Stations #1, #2, and #3 for the price of $26,825.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of an additional $10,825.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for
this purpose, $8,000.00 of which shall be reimbursed upon receipt of
Federal funding which has previously been approved for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#351-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Public Utility Manager and the Superintendent of Public Service, dated
April 7, 1981, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Director e
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Sheridan Construction Company, 24519 Ann Arbor
Trail, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127, for glass and glazing renovation
at the Noble Library, for the price of $23,900.00, based upon a unit price
adjustment of $4.40 per foot for rotted wood material above or below one
hundred lineal feet, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $23,900.00 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 thi
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#352-81 RESOLVED, that having considered. the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 7, 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 Pro Tem, the Council does hereby acce
the unit price bid of Tony Angelo Cement Construction Company, 24768 Lahse.
Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034, for widening Newburgh Road: (1) Between
6 1/2 and 8 Mile Roads, (2) from Plymouth to Amrhein, and (3) North of Jo
Road (Contract 81-A) for the estimated total cost of $965,242.10, based
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upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to
a final payment based upon actual units completed in accordance with the
unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize a sum not to exceed $965,2+2.10 from
the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue; and.
the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjust-
ments 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 inciden-
tal 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, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#353-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 7, 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 Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Shea Company, Box 543, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
48858, for the 1981 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract 81-F) for the
estimated total cost of $6,90+.01 based upon the Engineering Division's
estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the
actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $6,90+.01 from Motor
Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) for this purpose; and
the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjust-
ments 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 inciden-
tal 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, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Co»nril.woman Gundersen, it was
#354-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance, dated April 9, 1981, and approved for submission
by the Mayor with respect to bids received for printing for 1981-1982, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the following bids for the items
indicated in the unit prices set forth in the attached printing bid
tabulation:
a. printing of letterhead and bookmarks to Specialty
Advertising, Inc. , 2+94+5 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights,
Michigan, 48127;
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b. printing of envelopes to Ham-Ell Sales, Inc. , 6600
Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan 48126;
c. printing of ordinances to Compton Printing Company,
323 .9 W. 8 Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and;
d. balance of printing to Livonia Reddi-Print, Inc. ,
19720 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152;
the action herein being taken for the reason that the foregoing constitute
the lowest overall bids received which meet specifications in each category
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#355-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated April 3, 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 Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Wolverine Oil & Supply Co., 7720 W.
Chicago, Detroit, Michigan 48201&, for supplying the Public Service Divisior.
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with motor and hydraulic oil through May 1,
1982 for the estimated total price of $7,33+.60, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#356-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance, dated March 18, 1981, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached a detailed schedule setting forth a
proposed reduction of general fund appropriations for the period ending
November 30, 1981, in the total amount of $947,447.00, the Council does
hereby determine to approve and authorize the said reduction of the General
Fund appropriations in the amount of $947,14.7.00 in the manner and form
detailed in the attached schedule; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to increase the Unexpended Fund balance in the amount of
$91.7,447.00, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#357-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance, dated March 18, 1981, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached a schedule which indicates in detail th
amount of additional appropriations required for each activity of the City
for the Employees' Retirement Expense, which is in the overall total amour:
of $749,445.00, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
transfer of the sum of $749,445.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Accoun
to the accounts and in the amounts set forth in the attached schedule, the
action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#358-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Personnel Director, dated March 17, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor and to which
is attached a communication from Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan, dated
March 2, 1981, as well as a schedule which sets forth an analysis ofinedic,
expense adjustments which are required from the General Fund for the
period ending November 30, 1981, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the transfer of the sum of $125,536.00 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account to be used for the adjustment increase (decrease) with
respect to each of the accounts and in the amounts set forth in the
attachment, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#359-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 23, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved by the City Attorney and the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the Michigan
Department of Transportation relative to constructing approximately 100
feet of storm sewer and a catch basin along the North Service Drive of
I-96, east of Farmington Road, for the estimated total cost of $1+,600.00,
with the City's share being $575.00 (12.5%), the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia to execute the said Agreement as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; FURTHY
the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $575.00 from the
9.8 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue to covey
the City's share in the cost of this project.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#360-81 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#361-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 20, 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, wherein it is recommended that
certain drive approach charges, which were previously incorrectly assessed
be revised, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
a. To amend Council Resolution No. 445-80, dated May 7, 1980,
so as to delete the cost for additional work which was
charged to Bureau of Taxation Parcel Nos. 13R9a2,R1Oa1
(151+45 Green Lane); 13R23b (15785 Green Lane); 13R23a
(15805 Green Lane).
b. To amend Council Resolution No. 447-80, dated May 7, 1980,
so as to (1) delete the cost of $72.82 for additional work
which was charged to Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. O1D44
(20264 Rensellor) ; (2) reduce the cost for additional work
which was charged to Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. O1D406b,
407, 408a (19950 Floral) from $298.92 to $222.44; and (3)
add the sum of $72.82 for additional work requested by the
property owner to the costs charged to Bureau of Taxation
Parcel No. 01B44 (27428 Long).
c. To amend Council Resolution No. 448-80, dated May 7, 1980,
so as to delete the cost for additional work which was
charged to Bureau of Taxation Parcel Nos. 25B231 (12139
Arcola); 25B301, 302, 303 (11951 Cardwell); 25B420b, 421a
(12345 Cardwell); 25B339b (12334 Cardwell); and 25B256, 275a
(12344 Cavell).
d. To authorize increasing the City's share of (1) Green Lane
Avenue paving from $118,147.49 as previously authorized in
Council Resolution No. 445-80 to $118,419.34 (an increase of
$271.85); (2) Argonne Subdivision paving from $595,926.97 as
previously authorized in Council Resolution No. 447-80 to
$596,003.45 (an increase of $76.48); and (3) Schanhite's
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Subdivision from $268,540.98 as previously authorized in
Council Resolution No. 448-80 to $268,805.85 (an increase of
$264.87).
e. To appropriate the sum of $613.20 from the $9.8 Million
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue in order to
cover the increases in the City's share of the above special
assessment district.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#362-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 30, 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 a communica
tion from BCA Engineering, Inc. , dated March 25, 1981, the Council does
hereby authorize the installation of five (5) Monitoring Wells at the
City's Sanitary Landfill Site, in order to comply with the requirements of
Act No. 641, by Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc., P. 0. Box 249,
1333 Rochester Road, Troy, Michigan 48099, for the price of $4,125.00, the
same to be appropriated and expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account of the Municipal Refuse Fund for this purpose; FURTHER, the Counci
does hereby determine to authorize the said work without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communications, and suc
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, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#363-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 27, 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, to which are attached payment requests for
reimbursable costs through July 31, 1980 and through March 13, 1981 from
R. E. Dailey & Co., Construction Manager for the Civic Center Municipal
Building, which are as follows:
Reimbursables (through July 31, 1980). . . . . . $ 1,254.37
Reimbursables (through March 13, 1981) 784.00
Total $ 2,038.37
the Council does hereby authorize payment of the aforesaid amount to R. E.
Dailey & Co., as submitted; 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#364-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 25, 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 serious ditch erosion
and problems incident thereto which have occurred on a branch of Bell
Creek, the Council does hereby request that the Drainage Boards for
Livonia Drain No. 38 and Livonia Drain No. 41 return to the City of
Livonia $110,000 in surplus funds as may be available in the Livonia
Drain No. 38 and/or Livonia Drain No. 41 Construction Accounts for the
purpose of allowing the City to correct the serious bank erosion and
bridge deterioration referred to above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#365-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 25, 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 serious ditch erosion problems
which have occurred on a branch of a branch of the Bell Creek at the Idyl
Wyld Golf Course, particularly at the bridge crossings, the Council does
hereby request that the Parks and Recreation Commission submit its report
and recommendation concerning the matter of possible relocation of bridge
crossings at the Idyl Wyld Golf Course in order to provide greater safety
for golfers, as well as a report and recommendation on the question of
straightening of the creek.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#366-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 25, 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 serious ditch erosion problems
which have occurred on a branch of a branch of the Bell Creek at the Idyl
Wyld Golf Course, particularly at the bridge crossings, the Council does
hereby refer this item back to the Engineering Division, for a report and
recommendation concerning the design of proposed new br±dges at the Idyl
Wyld Golf Course.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#367-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 25, 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 serious ditch erosion problems
which have occurred on a branch of a branch of the Bell Creek at the Idyl
Wyld Golf Course, particularly at the bridge crossings, the Council does
hereby refer the subject of the creek to the Engineering Division for a
revised report based upon a minimal straightening and relocation of same.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#368-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated March 30, 1981, to which is attached a copy of the decision rendered
by the Michigan Supreme Court in the case of Robinson Twp. v Knoll, No.
58747, dated February 23, 1981, with regard to the matter of mobile home
construction in residentially zoned areas, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Legislative Committee as well as the Planning Staff for
their report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#369-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Reg-
istrar of the Livonia Y Soccer Booster Club, 14255 Stark Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, dated April 3, 1981, wherein a request is submitted for
permission to use a concession stand/trailer at various city fields for
soccer games during the 1981 season, the Council does hereby determine to
approve and grant permission subject to the following limitations:
(a) the portable concession stand/trailer may be used on
Saturdays and Sundays only, and all trash must be
picked up;
(b) the concession stand/trailer cannot be left overnight
at the site; and
(c) this permission is for the 1981 soccer season (April 25,
1981 through November 8, 1981) only, and any further use of
the portable concession stand/trailer shall require
subsequent approval;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby direct that all fees prescribed by City
Ordinance with respect to this activity be waived.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted
it was
#370-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 25, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2140 3/81, with regard to sewage disposal rate
increases which have been established by the Wayne County Board of Public
Works and which will take effect on all bills rendered after July 1, 1981,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for the
preparation of an appropriate amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances
for submission to the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#371-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 25, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 24+44 3/81, with regard to sewage disposal rate
increases which have been established by the Wayne County Board of Public
Works and which will take effect on all bills rendered after July 1, 1981,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Water and Sewer Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#372-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief (DI
Police, dated March 19, 1981, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the use of the Police Training Facility (weapon range) located
at the City's reclamation land disposal site in Section 27 by the Michigan
State Police, F.B.I., and local police agencies for range training
purposes, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the use of the
said facility in the manner indicated, at a rate of $25.00 per hour or
$10.00 per officer per year, and that such fees as are collected shall be
deposited in the City's General Fund; and to the extent necessary to be
consistent herewith, Council Resolution 515-77 is hereby amended and/or
repealed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#373-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated April 2, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Modification #001 to the City of Livonia's Fiscal Year 1981 CETA Master
Plan, the Council does hereby authorize the said Grant Modification in the
manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the Mayor an
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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#374-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Compton Square Civic Association, dated April 2, 1981, wherein a request is
submitted for the construction of sidewalks on Harrison Avenue, adjacent t;
the Adams Elementary School and the John F. Dooley Park, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Joint School Board/City Council Committee,
as well as the Engineering Department, for their respective reports and
recommendations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#375-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
low the City Engineer, dated March 20, 1981, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Essex Land Company, 6876 Middlebelt, Garden City,
Michigan 48135, the proprietor of Cavell Manor Subdivision, located in the
N. E. 1/4 of Section 24, the financial assurances previously deposited with
respect to the general improvements, pursuant to Council Resolution 837-80,
adopted on August 27, 1980, to guarantee the satisfactory installation of
general improvements in the Cavell Manor Subdivision; and, FURTHER, the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City for all other improvement
shall remain the same and unchanged; the action herein being taken for the
reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that
all these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance
with the rules and regulations and Ordinances of the City of Livonia; 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#376-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 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, with respect to a proposed 1981
Miscellaneous Storm Sewer Extension Program, the Council does hereby
determine as follows:
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a. To authorize the Engineering Division to finalize plans and
specifications for the proposed 1981 Miscellaneous Storm
Sewer Extensions Program and thereafter arrange for the
taking of bids;
b. To authorize the Engineering Division and the Department of
Law to obtain easements as may be required to complete the
program with the understanding that projects will be
completed only at those locations where property owners
provide the City with easements at no cost to the City;
c. To request the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to return any
surplus funds up to the total sum of $6,500.00 which may be
available in either the Livonia Drain No. 1 and/or the
Livonia Drain No. 1 Extension and Branches Construction
Accounts for the purpose of correcting an existing drainage
problem within said districts, and;
d. To request the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to return any
surplus funds up to the total sum of $13,000.00 which may be
available in the Livonia Drain No. 13 Construction Account
for the purpose of correcting two (2) existing drainage
problems within or in the vicinity of said district.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
iirAYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#377-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated March 31, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 1123-80, in connection with a request from
Mr. and Mrs. Dreisbach, 35233 Pinetree, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the
installation of curb drops at various intersections in their neighborhood,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee, for its report and recommendation.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#378-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 31, 1981, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 853-80, relative to the overall cost involved in
installing curb drops on all mile roads, the Council does hereby request
that the Department of Law submit its report and recommendation on whether
or not monies from the $7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improve-
ment Bond Issue may be used for the installation of curb drops on all mile
roads.
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By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#379-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 31, 1981, approved by the Director of Publi
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 853-80, relative to the overall cost involved in
installing curb drops on all mile roads, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#380-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator), dated March 24, 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, anc
submitted pursuant to Section 13d(1) of Act 51, of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1951, as amended (M.S.A. 9.1097 (13) with regard to the
transfer of funds for the fiscal year 1980-81 from the Major Street Syster.
Account to the Local Street System Account, the Council does hereby au-
thorize the transfer of a sum up to, but not to exceed, 25% of the amount
designated for Major Street System to be used on the Local Street System,
and the City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby authorized to do all
Ibrthings 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Traffic Commission dated March 31, 1981,
approving the installation of a "No Through Trucks" sign for the southwest corner
of Milburn at Eight Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#381-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Community Resources, dated April 6, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of the
following items:
a. Two (2) Vans from Lou LaRiche Chevrolet, 40875 Plymouth
Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for the total price of
$13,890.00;
b. A market forge vegetable steamer at a price not to exceed
$5,336.00 from Franco Food Equipment Inc. , 15614 W. Warren,
Detroit, Michigan 48228;
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c. An eighty gallon steam kettle at a price not to exceed
$3,567.00, from Franco Food Equipment Inc., 15614W.
Warren, Detroit, Michigan 48228;
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) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby accept and approve the attached
contract from the Area Agency on Aging 1-C for Nutrition Grant covering
the period from October 1, 1980 - September 30, 1981 and the budget
included therein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#382-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated April 10,
1981, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement, more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement, dated March 10, 1981, executed by Michele
Ferrera, Trustee UTD April 24+, 1972; Michael J. Ferrera, Trustee
UTD June 15, 1972; Augustine Ferrera, Trustee UTD March 17, 19;2
and Lee S. Lasser, Trustee UTD August 25, 1972, conveying an
easement for the extension of a public street and the extension
of various public sewer and water facilities adjacent thereto.
Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9
E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and proceeding S. 0°
26' 13" W. 1380 feet and N. 89° 25' 10" W. 315.00 feet to the
Point of Beginning; proceeding thence S. 0° 26' 13" W. 636.03
feet; thence N. 89° 25' 10" W. 20.00 feet; thence N. 0° 26' 13"
E. 636.03 feet; thence S. 89° 25' 10" E. 20.00 feet to the Point
of Beginning.
and a Quit Claim Deed, more particularly described as:
Quit Claim Deed, dated March 10, 1981, executed by Michele
Ferrera, Trustee UTD April 24, 1972; Michael J. Ferrera, Trustee
UTD June 15, 1972; Augustine Ferrera, Trustee UTD March 17, 1972,
and Lee S. Lasser, Trustee UTD August 25, 1972, conveying prop-
erty required in connection with the extension of a public stree4
and the extension of various public sewer and water facilities
adjacent thereto.
Commencing at the N.E. corner of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and proceeding S. 0° 26
13" W. 1380 feet and N. 89° 25' 10" W. 315.00 feet and S. 0° 26'
13" W. 636.03 feet to the Point of Beginning; proceeding thence
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S. 0° 26' 13" W. 60.00 feet; thence N. 89° 25' 10" W. 264.00
feet; thence N. 0° 26' 13" E. 60.00 feet; thence S. 89° 25' 10'
E. 264.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. (Veronica Drive
right-of-way)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and Quit Claim Deed 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#383-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 8,
1981, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance three
(3) Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated March 30, 1981, executed by Jack 0. Schroder
and Barbara I. Schroder, his wife, conveying an easement for the
purpose of installing and maintaining a water main, described as
follows:
The South 20 feet of the West 400 feet of the following
described parcel of land:
A parcel of land being a part of the N. W. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4
of Section 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, more particularly described as beginning at a point on
the West line of Section 17 (centerline of Newburgh Road, 120'
wide), said point being S. 0° 04' 00" E., 661.37' from the N.W.
corner of said Section 17, thence S. 89° 22' 20" E. 665.09' to a
point, thence S. 0° 06' 15" w. 140.00' to a point; thence 89°
22' 20" W. 664.68' to a point on the West line of Section 17;
thence N. 0° 04' 00" W. 140.00' to the Point of Beginning except
the West 60' thereof.
2. Grant of Easement, dated March 16, 1981, executed by Newburgh
Associates, a Michigan Co-Partnership, conveying an easement for the
purpose of installing and maintaining a water main, described as
follows:
The South 20 feet of the West 400 feet of the following
described parcel of land;
A parcel of land being a part of the N. W. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4
of Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, more particularly described as beginning at a point on
the West line of Section 17 (centerline of Newburgh Road, 120'
wide), said point being S. 0° 04' 00" E. 661.37' from the N. W.
corner of said Section 17; thence S. 89° 22' 20" E., 665.09' to
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L a point; thence S. 0° 06' 15" W. 140.00' to a point; thence 89°
22' 20" W. 664.68' to a point on the West line of Section 17;
thence N. 0° 04' 00" W. 140.00' to the Point of Beginning except
the West 60' thereof.
3. Grant of Easement, dated March 2, 1981, executed by Livonia Public
Schools School District, conveying an easement for the purpose of
installing and maintaining a storm sewer, described as follows:
That part of the N. W. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 17, T.
1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as beginning at a point, said point being
S. 0° 04' 00" E. 661.37' and S. 89° 22' 20" E. 665.09' from the
N. W. corner of said Section 17, thence S. 89° 22' 20" E. 12.00'
to a point; thence S. 0° 06' 15" W. 160' to a point; thence N.
89° 22' 20" W., 12.00' to a point; thence N. 0° 06' 15" N,
160' to the point of Beginning. (Part of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 17F2b2).
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 tc
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.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#384-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated April 2, 1981 transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Temporary Easement dated March 20, 1981, executed by Industrial
Chemical Products of Detroit, Inc. , a Michigan corporation, granting and
conveying land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan,
described as:
That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point distant N. 0° 16' 03" E. 864.02 feet and N. 75° 27'
28" W. along the Southerly line of the C & 0 Railroad right-of-
way, 123.82 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section 30;
proceeding thence S. 3° 52' 21" E. 100.0 feet; thence N. 75° 27'
28" W. 220.0 feet; thence N. 65° 41' 52" W. 463.61 feet; thence
N. 0° 16' 35" E. 16.81 feet; thence S. 75° 27' 28" E. along said
railroad right-of-way, 649.45 feet to the point of beginning.
(Containing approximately 1.03 acres)
the Council for and in behalf of the City of Livonia does hereby accept the
aforesaid Grant of Temporary Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requeste
to have it recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
x385-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated March 27, 1981, transmitting for Council acceptance a
Deed of Easement dated March 20, 1981 executed by the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company, a Virginia corporation, granting and conveying land in the
City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, described as:
Beginning at a point distant N. 00° 16' 03" E. along
East line of said Section 30 (centerline of Newburgh
Road) distant 861..02 feet to the point of beginning
from the East 1/4 corner of said Section 30; proceeding
thence N. 75° 27' 28" W. along the Southerly line of
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company right-of-way, 123.82
feet; thence N. 00° 22' 19" W. 102.45 feet to the Northerly
line of said Chesapeake and Ohio Railway right-of-way;
thence S. 75° 27' 28" E. along said northerly line 223.97
feet; thence S. 00° 12' 27" W. 102.18 feet to the Southerly
line of said Chesapeake and Ohio Railway right-of-way;
L thence N. 75° 27' 28" W. 99.08 feet to the point of
beginning, and containing 0.51 acre, more or less.
Being an easement within portions of the property
acquired by The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
from the Pere Marquette Railway Company by deed
dated June 6, 1947, and recorded among the Land
Records of Wayne County, Michigan, in Deed Liber
8731., page 199.
the Council for and in behalf of the City of Livonia does hereby accept the
aforesaid Deed of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
it recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#386-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated April 6, 1981, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
202-81, transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed dated March 27,
L 1981, executed by Curtis A. Shinsky and Patricia A. Shinsky, his wife,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
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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 Warranty 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; FURTHER, the City Assessor is hereby
requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the
same as City-owned and tax-exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#387-81 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated February 10, 1981 on all matters required by Sections
2-506 and 2-514+ of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on April 6, 1981, 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 statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of a high pressure sodium street lighting
system on davitt ornamental poles with underground wiring
in Quakertown Subdivision No. 2, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as described in said statement; 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 statement dated 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
statement;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
Lots 165 through 296, both inclusive, Quakertown Subdivisioi
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.
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said
statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated 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 there-
upon 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#388-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 13, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 2-20-81, adopted on February 10, 1981, with regard to Petition
81-1-1-1 submitted by Leo I. Stein for a change of zoning on property
located south of Plymouth Road, west of Farmington Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 33, from R-7 and C-2 to R-9, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 6, 1981,
pursuant to Council Resolution 179-81, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By CounciimAn Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#389-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 16, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 2-23-81, adopted on February 10, 1981, with regard to Petition
81-1-6-1 submitted by the Planning Commission to amend Section 18.45 (b),
Protective Wall Requirement, of Ordinance No. 543, relating to bonds
required in connection with construction of protective walls, and the
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Council having conducted a Public Hearing with regard to this matter on
April 6, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution 179-81, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and said
Petition 81-1-6-1 is hereby approved and granted; and the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#390-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 13, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 2-21-81, adopted on February 10, 1981, with regard to Petition
81-1-1-2 submitted by Waycroft Investment Company for a change of zoning
on property located on the north side of Schoolcraft Service Drive, west
of Cardwell in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, from R-1A to P.S. , and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
April 6, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution 179-81, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and th,
said Petition 81-1-1-2 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planne
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 Departmen
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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#391-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 2,
1981, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance three
(3) Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated March 17, 1981, executed by Tommy Dean
Compton and Rosa Compton, his wife, and Domenico Pietrandrea and
Armida Pietrandrea, his wife, conveying an easement for the purpose of
installing and maintaining a surface drainage, described as follows:
The East 6 feet of
That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 24, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the East line
of Santa Anita Avenue, 60 ft. wide, distant due East
1121.95 ft. and S. 000 13' 30" E. 410 ft. from the
N. 1/4 corner of Section 24, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , and
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proceeding ±hence due East 198.00 ft. ; thence S. 00°
13' 30" E. 70.00 ft. ; thence due West 198.00 ft. ;
thence along the East line of Santa Anita Avenue,
60 ft. wide, N. 00° 13' 30" W. 70.00 ft. to the point
of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 24R1a3).
2. Grant of Easement, dated March 17, 1981, executed by Tommy Dean
Compton and Rosa Compton, his wife and Domenico Pietrandrea and
Armida Pietrandrea, his wife, conveying an easement for the purpose
of installing and maintaining a surface drainage and storm sewer,
described as follows:
The East 6 feet and also the South 6 feet of
That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 24, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the East line
of Santa Anita Avenue, 60 ft. wide, distant due
East 1121.95 ft. and S. 00° 13' 30" E., 480.00 ft.
from the N. 1/4 corner of Section 24, T. 1 S. , R.
9 E., and proceeding thence due East 198.00 ft.,
thence S. 00° 13' 30" E. 76.80 ft. to the N.E. corner
of Lot 120 of Dutch Mill Gardens Subdivision, as
recorded in Liber 68 on Page 70; thence along the North
line of said Lot 120, S. 88° 54' 00" W. 198.02 ft. to
the N.W. corner of said lot 120; thence along the East
line of Santa Anita Ave. , 60 ft. wide, N. 00° 13' 30" W.
80.60 ft. to the point of beginning. (Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 24R1a4)
3. Grant of Easement, dated March 17, 1981, executed by Tommy Dean
Compton and Rosa Compton, his wife and Domenico Pietrandrea and
Armida Pietrandrea, his wife, conveying an easement for the purpose
of installing and maintaining a surface drainage, described as
follows:
The East 6 feet of
That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 24, T. 1 S., R.
9 E., City of Livonia Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point on the East line of Santa Anita
Avenue, 60 ft. wide, distant due East 1121.95 ft. and S.
00° 13' 30" E. 340.00 ft. from the N. 1/4 corner of
Section 24, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E , and proceeding thence due
East 198.00 ft. ; thence S. 00° 13' 30" E. 70.00 ft. ; thence
due West 198.00 ft. ; thence along the east line of Santa
Anita Avenue, 6o ft. wide, N. 00° 13' 30" W. 70.00 ft. to the
point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 24R1a2)
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.
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AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#392-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Agriculture of the State of Michigan, dated April 14, 1981, with
regard to gypsy moth infestation in Section 1 of the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby approve of granting flight clearance to the United
States Department of Agriculture, the Michigan Department of Agriculture,
and the commercial firm contracted by the United States Department of
Agriculture, to operate a multi-engine aircraft over the City of Livonia,
for the purpose of applying an insecticide to control gypsy moths, the
approval herein being granted in the manner and form detailed in the
aforesaid communication; 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: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#393-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 8,
1981 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, with regard to an
application from Mr. Hassan Berro, 7921 Henry Ruff, Westland, Michigan
48185, for a new full year tavern license to be located at 33500 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the Committee of the Whole for further consideration along with all other
such applications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, McCann, and Ventubii.
NAYS: Nash and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#394-81 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution number 147-81, adopted on February 11, 1981, and in accordance
with Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Cit-
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of April 10, 1981 an assessment roll dated April 6
1981 for an improvement consisting of either a 27' wide concrete pavement
with integral curbs or a 27' wide full depth asphalt pavement with valley
wales, on Milburn Avenue between Eight Mile Road and Bretton Avenue in
the N.W. 1/4 of Section 2, City of Livonia, Michigan, containing the
special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
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proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the
construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution 1I+7-81.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit:
that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City o{
Livonia will meet in the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Monday, June 8, 1981, at 8:00 P. M.
to review the said special assessment roll at which time and place
opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulate
generally in and throughout the said City at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of June 8, 1981; the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most
current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#395-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Project.
Director of Western Wayne Senior Nutrition Services and the Director of
Community Resources, dated March 27, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby amend Council Resolution 137-81, adopted on February
11, 1981, so as to add the following company to the vendor list, approved
for use by Western Wayne Senior Nutrition Services, for purchases of food
supplies:
Tocco Wholesale Food Company
12300 Merriman Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#396-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated April 14, 1981 with regard to Council Resolution No.
278-81, adopted on March 25, 1981, in connection with the installation of
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Sidewalks and Drive Approaches, the Council does hereby request that the
lip City Treasurer submit a report and recommendation with respect to the
number of installments and percentage of interest to be assessed, which
recommendation should be submitted in accordance with previous practices
of the office of the Treasurer.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#397-81 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 81-4-3-2 submitted by
Michael L. Priest & Associates, Inc. P. E., Dominic Soave and Joseph
Iannaci, dated April 13, 1981, wherein a request is made for the vacating
of a portion of an undeveloped alley lying south of Seven Mile Road betweer.
Irving Avenue on the east and Myron Avenue on the West, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City Charter.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#398-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Council/School Board Affairs Committee, dated April 7, 1981, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1i7-81, in connection with a
communication from the Department of Law, dated February 19, 1981, the
Council does hereby request that the Department of Law do the following
things:
a. contact the Dembs Building Company to ascertain
whether or not they would convey in fee simple
to the City of Livonia their interest in Area G;
b. contact Oakview Homes Inc. , and Edward Rose &
Sons, Inc. and see if they would convey in fee
simple to the City of Livonia their interest
in Area F;
c. contact the State of Michigan and ascertain
whether or not they would convey in fee simple
to the City of Livonia their interest in Area D;
and,
d. submit a report and recommendation on the balance
of all remaining sites referred to in Council
Resolution 4+7-81.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#399-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Council/School Board Affairs Committee, dated April 7, 1981, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 265-81, in connection with a
communication from the Traffic Commission, dated March 2, 1981, wherein it
was recommended that the proposed traffic signal for Newburgh Road and the
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South Driveway of Churchill High School be in operation from 7:15 a.m. to
3:15 p.m., the Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid recommendation
subject to the installation of an activator on the said light.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1E00-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated April 6, 1981, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 653-78, in connection with a resolution relative to
review of the City's ordinance provisions concerning approval and
requirements for the erection of temporary structures, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1+01-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated April 6, 1981, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 1028-80, in connection with a communication from the
Department of Law, dated February 19, 1980, which transmits a proposed
amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Section 8-103, regarding the
use of mechanical and electronic amusement devices by minors, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Planning Department for its report
and recommendation in light of the proposed expanded use of mechanical
and electronic amusement devices.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1102-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated April 6, 1981, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 133-81, in connection with a communication from the
Department of Law, the Planning Director and the Chief Building Inspector.,
dated January 20, 1981, with respect to a proposed amendment to the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, relating to mechanical and electronic amuse-
ment devices, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
1. to request that the Planning Department and the
Bureau of Inspection draft and submit a definition
of, and a special section for, "kiddy rides" to
be incorporated in the Zoning Ordinance;
2. the Department of Law is requested to revise and
thereafter re-submit to the Council the proposed
amendment to Section 4-1+07 (a)(1)(a), eliminating
therefrom "kiddy rides" and
3. request that the Planning Commission in accordance
with Section 23.01(a) of Ordinance No. 51+3, as
amended, conduct a public hearing and thereafter
submit a report and recommendation on the question
of whether or not proposed amendments to Section 2.10
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L and 11.02 and a new Section 18. should be
enacted with respect to mechanical and
electronic amusement devices.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#403-81 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution number 212-81, adopted on March 11, 1981, and in accordance
with Section 2-514, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified
to the Council under date of April 22, 1981 an assessment roll dated
April 15, 1981 for the improvement consisting of the installation of
street lighting with high pressure sodium lights on Davitt Poles with
underground wiring in Quakertown Subdivision No. 1 in the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 18, City of Livonia, Michigan, containing the special assessments
to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessmen'
district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the
proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution
No. 212-81.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that
the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
Livonia will meet in the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on Monday, June 8, 1981 at 8:00 P. M. to
review the said. Special Assessment Roll at which time and place opportunit:
will be given to all interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulateL
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of June 8, 1981; the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said, hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most
current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#4o4-81 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; MCIA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, June 8,
1981 at 8:00 P.M. at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items;
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(1) Petition 79-8-1-27, submitted by Eugene and Arthur Pulice
for a change of zoning of property located north of Five
Mile Road, west of Hubbard in the Southwest i/4 of Section
15, from R-1 to P., the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 4-63-81 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 79-8-1-27 be approved;
(2) Petition 81-3-1-9, submitted by Gary and Sandra Bidle for
a change of zoning of property located on the east side of
Merriman Road between Seven Mile and Curtis in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 11, from R-3 and R-5 to RUF, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 4-56-81 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 81-3-1-9
be approved;
(3) Petition 81-3-1-8, submitted by Elite Properties of
Michigan, Inc., for a change of zoning of property located
on the west side of Angling Road, south of Eight Mile Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to P.S., the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 4-55-81 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 81-3-1-8 be
approved;
(4+) Petition 80-6-1-20, submitted by L. & H. Associates for a
change of zoning of property located on the east side of
Stark Road, north of Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4+ of
Section 28, from R-1 & C-2, to C-1, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 4-54+-81 having recommended to
the City Council that Petition 80-6-1-20 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than (15) fifteen
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments 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 rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#405-81 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1o6-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Idyl Wyld
Catering, Inc. , dated April 8, 1981, to which is attached a proposed
memorandum agreement with respect to the proposed sale and assignment of
the tenant's interest in the Lease and Licensing Agreement with the City
of Livonia, relative to the Idyl Wyld Golf Course Club House, commonly
known as "Nicky's", the Council does hereby refer the same to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and
unanimously adopted, this 954th Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:25 P. M. , April 29, 1981.
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ADDISON W. BACON %ITY LERK