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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 30, 1981, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of
the Council at approximately 8:00 P. M. . Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation.
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. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E. Siewert,
City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works;
Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; Robert Biga, Assistant Superintendent of
Public Service; Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation; Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor; Michael Reiser, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; and
William E. Crayck, Police Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and*unanimously
adopted, it was
#831-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 964th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held September 10, 1981, are hereby
approved.
*Councilman Taylor abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#832-81 RESOLVED, that the 183rd Special Meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia, held September 28, 1981, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Department of Law dated September 16, 1981,
with respect to Jeffrey Lauren Land Company v The City of Livonia, Court of Appeals
No. 53189, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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The communication from the Mayor dated September 10, 1981, with respect to
cost of Police Services at Livonia Ethnic Festival, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Finance Director dated September 10, 1981, with
respect to Annual Reports of Collecting Agents for Taxes and Water Bills, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council. CR-51-75.
The communication from the City Engineer dated August 28, 1981, with
respect to Foundations at Greenmead, and Moving of Quaker House, Shaw House and
Milk Shed (final cost information) was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council. CR-412-81 and CR-413-81.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#833-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated August 28, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution 367-78, adopted
on April 19, 1978, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution No.
936-78 and 1048-78, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for sidewalk improvements in Laurel Park South Subdivision,
located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, to $31,000.00 of which at least
$3,100.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining sidewalk
improvements in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER, all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City including those for
general improvements in said subdivision shall remain the same and
unchanged.
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
#834-81 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August 3, 1981 and August 26
1981, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, and to which is attached a proposal from North American
Interstate, Inc. which sets forth an alternative program in connection
with the taking of competitive bids for the operation and maintenance of
vending machines at certain facilities as previously authorized in Council
Resolution 182-81, adopted on February 25, 1981, the Council does hereby
request and authorize the Director of Finance and the Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation to do all things necessary to obtain such alternative
bid proposals in addition to the bids previously authorized in Council
Resolution 182-81.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#835-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated September 8, 1981, approved by the Director of
Pub tic Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with
a parking lot expansion to service an existing commercial building located
at 15530 Farmington Road and a request by the Wayne County Road Commission
for the City to take jurisdiction and control of a 12-inch diameter storm
sewer to be constructed by the owner of the building at his expense, within
the Farmington Road right-of-way, the Council does hereby take this means
to advise the Board of the County Road Commission (Permit Division) of the
City's willingness to accept jurisdiction and maintenance of a 12-inch
diameter storm sewer system starting at a point 335 ft. south of the
centerline of Rayburn Avenue on the east side of Farmington Road (survey
station 181+85) and continuing south approximately 94 feet, to be built in
connection with a parking lot expansion adjacent to 15530 Farmington Road
in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 15; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of
Livonia in connection with the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
LA 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 CouncilmRn Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#836-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Windridge Village Civic Association, dated August 31, 1981, wherein a
request is submitted for the installation of certain traffic control
devices within the Windridge Village Subdivision, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendatio!
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#837-81 RESOLVED, that having cons3dered, a communication from the owners
of Lots 317 and 318 in the Windridge Park #3 Subdivision, dated August
27, 1981, wherein they have requested that plans to construct a 4 ft. high
cyclone fence and a walkway between Lots 317 and 318 be eliminated, the
L Council does hereby refer this item to the City Planning Commission for it
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#838-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated September 2, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, to which are
attached the City of Livonia Fiscal Year 1982 CETA Master Plan and Annual
Plan, the Council does hereby authorize and approve the said Master Plan
and Annual Plan in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute the same
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other thin
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 McCann, it was
#839-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources, dated September 15, 1981, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the following Grants awarded by the Out-Wayne
County Area Agency on Aging to the City of Livonia, Department of Community
Resources, in the following service categories, amounts and funding sources
Service Category Amount Funding Source
Homemaker $ 21,000 State
Chore 10,250 Federal
Minor Home Repair 45,878 Federal
Senior Center Staffing 4+,350 State
FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve the job descriptions, rates of
pay and revised individual personal services contract attached hereto
with respect to the following positions:
Grant Manager $ 8.50
Technical Advisor 10.00
Project Leader 5.00
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
#84+0-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated September 3, 1981, approved by
the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of a 24 month
lease/purchase of 20 Audio Pagers and one Encoder from Motorola Communica-
tions and Electronics, Inc., 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 310, Southfield,
Michigan 48076, as specified in a proposal dated July 21, 1981, based on
24 monthly payments not to exceed $366.50 per month; FURTHER, the Council
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does hereby determine to authorize this item without competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communications, and such action
is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)
(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#841-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated September 16, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby appropriate the sum of $44,994 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to be transferred to the following accounts in the following
amounts:
Detective Bureau Overtime - 101-307-709-000-000 - $11,493.00
Special Service Bureau Overtime - 101-323-709-000-000 - $20,001.00
Patrol Bureau Overtime Account - 101-325-709-000-000 - $13,500.00
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Division of Police dated September 17, 1981,
requesting additional appropriation, was received and placed on file for the informa-
tion of the Council (Office Equipment Maintenance).
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#842-81 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has issued its City of Livonia,
Michigan, Revenue Bonds (Allied Supermarkets, Inc. ) Series A 6% - date of
issue 1967; and
WHEREAS, State of Michigan Public Act No. 354 of the Public Acts
of 1972, as amended, provides for the replacement or payment without
presentation of lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken bonds or other evidence
of indebtedness issued by public corporations; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has been advised by Bradford Trust Company
of New York, New York, that Bonds Nos. 24732474, at the principal amount
of $5,000.00 each, due April 1, 1997, coupons only due 4-1-79, having an
aggregate value of $300.00, in the name of Bache Halsey Stuart Shields,
Incorporated, of New York, New York, have been lost or destroyed in error;
and
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WHEREAS, subject to the provisions of this resolution the City
Council deems it advisable and necessary to make provisions for payment of
said Bond Coupons;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Clerk shall provide for the payment of said Bond.
Coupons without the surrender thereof and without issuing duplicate Bond
Coupons to the Bradford Trust Company, said payment to be made only,
however, from funds in the Bond Redemption Fund Account, established for
this purpose.
2. The said Bond Coupons shall not be paid until there shall have
been provided proof of ownership and proof of loss of said Bond Coupons
satisfactory to the City Clerk and City Attorney a lost security bond or
other bond of indemnity indemnifying the City of Livonia, Allied Super-
markets, Inc. and Bradford Trust Company against any loss that may be
occasioned from the payment of said Bond Coupons.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#843-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of the
Annual Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year beginning December 1, 1981,
from the Mayor under date of September 15, 1981, in compliance with Article
VII, Section 3 of the Livonia City Charter.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#844-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated September 2, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 149-81, in connection with a proposed ordinance
submitted by the Department of Law which would amend Section 5-1407 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to Garage Sale Signs, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Bureau of Inspection for its report anc
recommendation, relative to establishing guidelines covering construction of
garage sale signs.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING CHAPTER — THERETO.
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LTne 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#845-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated September 2, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 931-79, in connection with a communication dated
June 15, 1979 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution 6-76-79 adopted on June 5, 1979 with regard to Petition
79-5-6-2, submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to
amend Section 12.02, Uses Permitted, of the P.L. District Regulations, ane
Section 4.03, Waiver Uses, of the R-1 through R-5 District Regulations, to
incorporate regulations to control the use of public lands by organiza-
tions such as schools, churches, etc. , for fund raising purposes, of
Ordinance #543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 27,
L 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 679-79, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said
Petition 79-5-6-2 is hereby approved and granted; and the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance #543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Bishop, secondee. by Councilman Taylor, it was
#846-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated September 2, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 1002-79, in connection with a communication from
the City Planner, dated September 19, 1979, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 857-79, with regard to the possible elimination of
outside refuse containers in connection with construction of new commer-
cial and office developments, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action, inasmuch as this matter has already been adequately
provided for by City ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
LBy Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#847-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recoumendation 05
11101 the Legislative Committee, dated September 2, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 626-81, in connection with a communication from the
Department of Law dated June 26, 1981 which submits pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 522-81 a proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Or-
dinances, by adding Paragraph (8) to Section 3-537 and Paragraph (f) to
Section 3-544 so as to require screening of trash dumpsters and set
standards therefor, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to th
City Planning Commission for further study and analysis and thereafter a
new report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#848-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated September 2, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 368-81, in connection with 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 request that the City Planning Commission conduct a Public Hearing
and thereafter submit a report and recommendation relative to the adoption
of an appropriate zoning ordinance amendment regulating mobile home
construction in residentially zoned areas.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-208 OF
TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and. Bennett.
NAYS; *Ventura.
The President declare the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement. My 'no' vote is cast
because I am concerned about a citizen's liability in such circumstances.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#849-81 RESOLVED, that the Councildoes hereby request that the Department
of Law submit a report with respect to the question of the civil liability
if any, private citizens may incur by reason of compliance with an order
of a police officer, and, or, aiding of a Police Officer in compliance with
the requirements of Section 8-208 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#850-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from J. Leonard
Hyman, dated August 27, 1981, in connection with a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated April 14, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion 3-85-80 adopted on March 18, 1980 with regard to Petition 80-2-8-8,
submitted by Mid-Seven Land Company, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to remodel an existing building located on the
southwest corner of Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads in Section 11, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#851-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Livonia Historical Commission, dated September 1, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of gas lines by
Consumers Power Company in order to service the Quaker House, Shaw House
and Parsonage, for a sum not to exceed $1,972.00, the same to be appro-
priated and expended from the Building Improvement - Historical Restoration
Account (101-737-976-120-000); further, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize said item without competitive bidding for the reasons indicate
in the aforesaid communication and such action is taken in accordance with
provisions set forth in Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
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 McCann, it was
#852-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated September 15, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Chairman of the Water & Sewer
Board and the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Mario Sinacola
& Sons Exc., Inc. , 25301 Novi, P.O. Box 351, Novi, Michigan 48050, for 1981
Miscellaneous Sewer Extensions (Contract 81-K), for the estimated total
cost of $112,298.00, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units
involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit 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 advance the sum of
$73,508.00 from the $7.9 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue for the storm sewer portion of the program with the provision that
the Bond Issue b- reiml"zrsed from surplus construction funds which may be
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returned to the City by the Wayne County Drain Commissioner pursuant to
Council Resolution 376-81; further, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $38,790.00 from the Water and
Sewer Capital Outlay Account for the purpose of completing the proposed.
sanitary sewer extension on Norfolk Avenue, west of Gill Road; and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorizedto 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#853-81 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from General
Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division, dated September 4, 1981,
which submits an application proposing the establishment of an industrial
development district; and
lowWHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial development
districts' within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 19.89 acres lying in the South 1/2 of
Section 30 and approximately 122.70 acres lying in the North 1/2 of Section
30 as more particularly described in the attachment to the application
which is hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter referred to as
"Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 8" (Parcel
Number 30I2a,J,K1,L2dl,V1a,V2a and 30B1b1,C2a,E1,Dla,F1);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
1. The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by certified
mail of this action to all owners of real property within the
boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 8.
2. This City Council sets Thursday, November 12, 1981 at 8:00
P.M., as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the
question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so
that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall
be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described
above.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bisnop, it was
#854-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 8, 1981, which transmits its resolu-
tion 9-157-81 adopted on September 1, 1981 with regard to Petition
81-8-2-19, submitted by Wonderland Shopping Center, requesting waiver use
approval to locate a "Food Center" within an existing building located in
Wonderland Shopping Center on the south side of Plymouth Road, west of
Middlebelt Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 81-8-2-19 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions
as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#855-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 9, 1981, which transmits its resolu-
tion 9-158-81 adopted on September 1, 1981 with regard to Petition
81-8-2-20, submitted by Smorga-Foods, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval
to locate a restaurant within an existing building located in the Shopping
Center located on the northeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 81-8-2-20 is hereby approved and granted.,
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in
the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Gundersen.
NAYS: Bennett.
Thi President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#856-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief Inspector and the Director of Public Works, dated September 1,
1981, approved by the Mayor Pro Tem, to which is attached a letter from
Commercial Removal, dated August 19, 1981, requesting an increase in rates
charged per load for dumping the 40 yard compactor boxes at the compactor
site from $100.00 to $110.00 per load, the cost for the compactor rental
to remain the same ($225.00 per month on each compactor machine), the
Council does hereby approve and authorize the said rate increase, the same
to be retroactive to and commencing from August 26, 1981.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, lundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#857-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. William
C. Freeman, 17510 Mayfield, Livonia, Michigan, dated August 19, 1981, witr
regard to two (2) driveway approaches which were required to be constructe
on his property by September 1, 1981 in accordance with Council Resolutior.
615-81 adopted on July 8, 1981, the Council does hereby determine to grant
Mr. Freeman an extension of time for the purpose of completing the subject
driveway construction, to June 1, 1982; and Council Resolution 615-81 is
hereby amended and revised only to the extent of being consistent with the
action taken herein, and in all other respects shall remain in full force
and effect.
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 Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#858-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Carl G.
Becker & Associates, P.C., dated September 1, 1981, requesting that an
extension of time be granted for the construction of a sidewalk at 33239
West Eight Mile Road, which work was previously authorized in Council
Resolution 615-81, adopted on July 8, 1981, the Council does hereby
determine to grant an extension of time with respect to the said sidewalk
installation, to September 1, 1983; and Council Resolution 615-81 is
hereby amended and revised only to the extent of being consistent with the
action taken herein, and in all other respects shall remain in full force
and effect.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#859-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication. from the
Personnel Director, dated August 18, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 13, 1981,
wherein it is recommended that the following rate adjustments be estab-
lished, effective December 1, 1981;
CLASSIFICATION NO. PRESENT RATE PROPOSED RATE
Figure Skating Supv. 1 $ 9.50 $ 11.00
ItioSenior Skating Instr. 7 8.25 9.00
Jr. Skating Instructor 1 7.50 7.50 (no
increase)
the Council does herely concur in and approve of such action.
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A :ole call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
lip AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#860-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated September 15, 1981, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that it
does and will accept the donations of labor and materials from the
Lamplighter Lions for the rehabilitation of the Fire Station #2 - Senior
Citizen Center, in the manner and form detailed in the aforesaid communica-
tion; FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive any and all permit and
inspection fees in connection with this project.
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
#861-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated September 18, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the taking of bids for revising
the heat, electricity and ceiling of the Senior Citizen portion of Fire
Station #2, such bids to be taken in accordance with provisions of law
and City ordinance.
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 Ventura, and unanimously
adoptecz, it was
#862-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a complaint from Mr. Edward
Monroe, 14800 Sunbury, Livonia, Michigan, regarding a disturbance being
created in the parking lot of the Harrison School, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Chief of Police for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#863-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer, to the Joint
Committee of the School Board and City Council, the general question of
maintenance and security of closed schools and possible disturbances in
neighborhoods, in connection therewith.
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lir By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#864-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated September 1, 1981, submitted pursuant to Council Resolu
tion 644-81, transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed dated
August 28, 1981, executed by Lawrence G. Prieur and Beverly Prieur, his
wife, conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
The East 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
State of Michigan, being a part of the East 1/2
of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more
particularly described as:
The North 163.50 feet of the South 763.50 feet
of the East 171.66 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, (Part of
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 06J43bla). Newburgh
Road right-of-way.
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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#865-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated September 21, 1981, transmitting for Council acceptance
a Grant of Temporary Easement dated September 1, 1981, executed by A. W.
Miller, President of A. W. Miller, Inc., granting and conveying land in
the City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State of Michigan, described as:
That part of Lots 4 and 5, Currie Court Industrial Subdivision,
as recorded in Liber 96, on Pages 71 and 72 of Plats, Wayne
County Records, said subdivision being part of the Northwest 1/4
of Section 29, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Waynt
County, Michigan, being more particularly described as beginning
at the Northwest corner of Lot 4 of said Subdivision and proceed-
lbw ing South 76 degrees 06 minutes 23 seconds East along the South
line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Right-of-Way, 270.0
feet; thence North 86 degrees 46 minutes 33 seconds West, 266.47
feet; thence North 04 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds East along
the East line of Newburgh Road, 50.0 feet to the point of
beginning (containing approximately 0.15 acres)
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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
ifto requested to have it recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 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. 81-3-1-5 for Change of Zoning from
RUF to AG.
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.
LThe above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 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
N0. 81-3-1-7 for Change of Zoning from
R-5C to AG.
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.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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. TEERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
81-4-1-11 for Change of Zoning from RUFB to R-3.
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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 AMENDING SECTION 22 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.
81-4-1-12 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.
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.
Councilman Ventura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading
to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
Lresult:
AYES: *Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Gundersen and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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
iwo 81-5-1-15 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.L.
TO P.S.
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.
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The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(PETITION NO. 81-6-3-4)
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 AMENDING SECTION 5-1604
OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 16 (INDUSTRIAL
WASTE SURCHARGE ORDINANCE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
LThe 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 McCann was excused at 8:45 P. M.
By CouncilmAn Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#866-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of the Livonia Public Schools School District, dated
September 22, 1981, and in accordance with Section 23.01 (a) of Ordinance
#543, as amended, the Council does hereby request that the City Planning
Commission conduct a Public Hearing and thereafter submit their report
and recommendation on the question of whether or not to rezone the property
occupied by the Wilcox Elementary School on the North side of Munger, West
of Middlebelt Road, from P.L. to P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen and Bennett.
LNAYS: None.
-Councilman McCann returned at 8:46 P. M.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#867-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#868-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and repeal Counci]
Resolution 819-81 adopted on September 10, 1981.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Ventura, Nash and Taylor.
NAYS: Bishop, Gundersen and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#869-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 12, 1981, which transmits its resolution
8-140-81 adopted on August 4, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-4-2-7
submitted by George and Betty Hajal requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an SDD license in connection with an existing party store located
on the north side of Plymouth Road between Cavell and Arcola in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the Council doe:
hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#870-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Livonia Family
"Y", received by the Office of the City Clerk on September 28, 1981, with
regard to the annual Hines Park "Run for Youth" which is scheduled for
November 14, 1981, commencing at 9:30 a.m. and which race shall take place
on the Hines Parkway between Newburgh Point and Ann Arbor Trail, the
Council does hereby approve of the closing of Hines Parkway between
Newburgh Point and Ann Arbor Trail on the day in question, for this
purpose, the action herein being made subject to the approval of the
Livonia Police Department as well as obtaining a road closure permit from
the Wayne County Road Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#871-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request a report from the
Engineering Department as to the extent of and location of homes
experiencing flooded basements and the cause andwhat steps are being
taken to remedy the situation
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, this 965th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 9:10 P. M., September 30, 1981.
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ADDISON W. BACON, Ir-CJLE'+