HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1981-02-11 19108
LI1WUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On roebruary 11, 1981, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
IL .2vic Center Drive, Livonia, Kichigan, and was called to order by the President of
the Coineil at approximately 8 05 P M. . CouLcilman Taylor delivered the invocation.
:Poll was called with the following result Robert D. Bennett, Robert F. Nash,
Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop and Robert E. McCann. Absent--
'Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Robert Feinberg, Asst. City Attorney, G. E. Siemert,
City Engineel ; Ronald. R. Reinke, aperintendent Parks & Recreation; James Inglis,
Nrector Housing Commission; John Nagy, Cit7r Planner and. Jack Dodge, Finance Director.
By Councilman Nash, Seconded by Coonc.L2man Gundersen, and unanimously
adoptec., it was
;013-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 948th Regular Meeting of the
Coetacil e the City of Livonla, hell January 28, 1981, are hereby approved.
LThe communication from the Director of Finance dated January 21, 1981
tralsrqitting various unauaited financial statements of the City of Livonia for the
twelve months ending November 30, 1980, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
The communication from the CETA Program Administrator dated January 29,
19S1, transmitting Quarterly Reports relative to the City of Livonia CETA Program,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission
dated January 29, 1981 transmitting MICH 55-1 & 55-2, Permanent Financing of
Project Notes (McNamara Towers), 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 ORIMTANCE VACATING PORITONS OF
STREET, ALTP,Y AND PUBLIC GROUND (Pet. 80-9-3-5)
P. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
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the total price of $3,359.58, 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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#116-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated January 21, 1981, approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem with respect to the purchase of diesel fuel, the Council does hereb„
determine to authorize the purchase of said diesel fuel from the City's
diesel fuel supplier, D & W Oil Company, effective January 7, 1981 for the
unit price of .997/Gal. and effective January 14, 1981 for the unit price
of 1.027/Gal. said prices being made in accordance with Federal government
regulations; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said
purchase 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 Or-
dinances; and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed, amended or revise& to the extent necessary to be consistent with
the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#117-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated January 21, 1981, and approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase
of gasoline from Texaco, Inc. , at the following unit prices
Effective Effective Effective Effective
12 12 80 12/19/80 1/2/81 1/13/81
Regular
Less than 4,000 Gals. - 1.068/Gal. 1.088/Gal. 1.098/Gal. 1.113/Gal.
More than 4,000 Gals. - 1.014/Gal. 1.034/Gal. 1.044/Gal. 1.059/Gal.
Lead Free
Less than 4,000 Gals. - 1.1135/Gal. 1.1335/Gal. 1.1435/Gal. 1.1585/Gal.
More than 4,000 Gals. - 1.0565/Gal. 1.0765/Gal. 1.0865/Gal. 1.1015/Gal.
said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government Regulations;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
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; and all
prior resolutions in connection herewith are hereby repealed, amended or
revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken
herein.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#118-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated January 21, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Colony Chrysler
Inc., 111 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for supplying the City
(Police Department) with 22 police vehicles, as follows:
18 - Marked Chrysler LeBarons $ 7,184.70 $ 129,324.60
Less 18 Trade Ins 1979 Volares - 15,380.00
2 - Semi-Marked Chrysler LeBarons 7,075.70 $ 14,151.40
Less 2 Trade Ins 1979 Volares - 1,900.00
2 - Unmarked Compact Reliants 6,750.00 $ 13,500.00
Less Trade In 1978 Volare - 1,200.00
Plus Spotlights 1,848.00
L for the total price of $140,344.00, which price includes the factory
installation of spot lights on 20 of the said vehicles, 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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#119-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated January 26, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem with respect to the purchase of equipment for the Building
"J" kitchen of the Western Wayne Nutrition Program, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the purchase of said items from Gordon Food
Service, P. 0. Box 1787, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501, as follows:
(6) Vollrath Hotboxes $ 440.00 ea. $ 2,640.00
(90) Full size Steamtable Pans 32.60 ea. 2,934.00
(4" deep)
lb. (52) Full Size Steamtable Pans 28.40 ea. 1,476.80
(2 1/2" deep)
(72) Carb-X Insert Pans 20.74 ea. 1,493.28
12" x 20" x 6"
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for the total price of $8,544.08, the same to be expended from Nutrition
L Grant Program funds; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase 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)(1) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#120-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation of
the Chief, Division of Public Safety - Fire and the Fire Commissioner,
dated December 23, 1980, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of
the E.M.T. Video Cassette Series (Product Code 1900000, 1/2" V.H.S. )
including Instructor's Copy, E.M.T. Text and Work Book and Answer Book, and
Pre and Post Test for eachsubject, from American Academy of Orthopedic
Surgeons, P.O. Box 7195, Chicago, Illinois 60680, for the price of $2,500.00
L the same to be appropriated and expended from Account #101-338-960.010.000
(Training); the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#121-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief Inspector and the Director of the Department of Public Works,
dated January 14, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance Director
and is approved for submission by the Mayor wherein a request is made for
the transfer of funds in connection with the control of signs, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of $1,150.00 from Account
#101-400-702.000.000 to Account #101-371-756.000.000, for the reasons set
forth in the aforesaid communication.
4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#122-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated January 16, 1981, approved by the City Engineer and
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire a
temporary easement in. Section 5, to accommodate a temporary railroad
run-around track in connection with the construction of the proposed
Newburgh Road/C & 0 Grade Separation, on and over land owned by
Industrial Chemical Products of Detroit, Inc. , (Grantor) which easement
is more particularly described as follows:
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)
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. That for the period commencing February 1, 1981, and
ending December 31, 1982, the City shall pay to
Industrial Chemical Products of Detroit, Inc., (Grantor)
the sum of $15,600.00 as consideration for the
granting of said temporary easement to the City;
2. That should the City require that the easement remain
in force after December 31, 1982 then, and in that
event, the City shall pay the grantor an additional
sum of $507.00 per month for each month that the
temporary easement remains in force after December 31,
1982.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $18,642.00 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the
$7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for
the acquisition of said grant of temporary easement; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to do all things necessary and incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
ih. NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#123-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated January 21, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem
with respect to the transfer of monies to meet bid costs for police
vehicles, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of
funds as follows:
FROM: TO:
325-702 Patrol Salary 450 101-302-985-000-000 Traffic Vehicle
325-702 Patrol Salary 300 101-304-985-000-000 Admin. Vehicle
325-702 Patrol Salary 2,250 101-325-985-000-000 Patrol Vehicle
for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taykop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#124-81 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from Krandle,
Thompson & Mier, P.C., Attorneys for Allmand Associates, Inc. , dated
January 21, 1981, which submits an application proposing the establishment
of an industrial development district; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 3 acres lying in the S.W. 1/4 of Section
29 being 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. 6":
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. 6.
2. This City Council sets Monday, March 23, 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
im, 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#125-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated January 8, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Livonia Builders, Inc., 35762 Veri Ct.,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, the proprietor of Tiffany Square Subdivision,
located in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 8, the financial assurances previously
deposited with respect to the General Improvements, Sidewalk Improvements,
Grading and Soil Erosion Improvements, and Lot Markers, pursuant to
Council Resolution #141-77, adopted on February 15, 1977, and subsequently
amended on June 29, 1977 in Council Resolution 650-77; to guarantee the
satisfactory installation of improvements in Tiffany Square Subdivision;
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the afore-
mentionedreport 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 Treas-
urer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this re;.olution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result;
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#126-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated January 21, 1981, the Council does hereby determine to
designate the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers, Division of Suburban
Communications Corporation, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan
48154, as the official newspaper of the City of Livonia, for the period
of March 1, 1981 through February 28, 1982.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann. Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#127-81 RESOLVED, that baviug considered a oorraminication from the Fire
Marshall and the Chief - Division of Fire, dated January 8, 1981, and
approved for submission by the Mayor with respect to the installation of
a 1,000 gallon LPG tank to be located at the rear of 30968 Industrial Road,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to approve the
installation of said tank at the aforementioned location for the reasons
set forth in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Counci1vAn Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
im. #128-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Traffic Commission, dated January 20, 1981, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which sets forth its resolution 4-81 with respect to the installa-
tion of a traffic signal at the intersection of Levan and Amrhein Roads
and having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer,
dated December 8, 1980, 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 is attached a letter from the Engineer of Traffic
and Safety for the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, dated
November 26, 1980, in connection therewith, and having considered the
necessity for the installation of a traffic signal control device to be
located at the intersection of Levan Road and Amrhein Road, the Council
does hereby authorize the installation of same; FURTHER, the Council
having been advised that the estimated cost of the proposed traffic
signal installation is $14,400, does hereby approve of the City assuming
100% of the total actual cost of such installation and for this purpose
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $14,400, from the $9.8 Million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue; FURTHER, the Council does hereby agree to pay 100% of the
actual energy and maintenance cost of the aforesaid traffic control
signal, and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby
requested to cause such traffic signal to be installed at the aforesaid
location in an expeditious manner, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute the attached traffic signal agreement for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk and City Treas-
urer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to the full perform-
ance of this resolution; and the City Clerk is also requested to send a
certified copy of this resolution together with a copy of Traffic Commis-
sion resolution 4-81 to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, to
the attention of the Engineer of Traffic and Safety.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#129-81 RESOLVED, that having eii i.dered a petition containing 415 names
from residents requesting that the next senior citizen building to be
erected in Livonia be called the "Mary Spitza Tower", the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole and to
have the petition attached to an item presently in that committee, with
respect to the naming of buildings.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#130-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Department of Parks and Recreation, dated January 8
1981, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, which sets forth the Department of Parks and Recreation resolution
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Imw 1557-81, the Council does hereby determine to establish the following
rates for the State Figure Skating Competition to be held at the Eddie
Edgar Arena on said April 4+, 1981:
$1.00 admission fee for all who attend
.50 for program booklet
1.50 per hour for skaters practice ice
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann,*Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash made the following statement: Although I am voting in
favor of these fees, I still am opposed to the fact that we are charging contestants.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded By Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Commission, dated January 6, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to the moving of buildings from Quaker Acres and the taking of bids
for improvements to the Parsonage foundation and Quaker Acres buildings,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#131-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Commission, dated January 6, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the President of the Livonia Historical
Commission together with the Finance Director to do all things necessary to
prepare specifications and obtain bids for moving, foundations, electrical
and mechanical systems in the relocation of buildings, as proposed in the
aforesaid communication in accordance with the provisions set forth in the
Financial Ordinance, the same to thereafter be submitted to Council for its
consideration.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#132-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Commission, dated January 6, 1981, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
low Council does hereby determine to request the City Attorney to put up for
sale the land comprising Quaker Acres in conformance with City policy.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#133-81 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 amusement devices, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#134-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated January 15, 1981, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which sets forth its resolution 2+27 12/80 and to which is attached
a proposed Industrial Waste Surcharge ordinance prepared by the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners and the Wayne County Board of Public Works.
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Department
of Law for the preparation of the appropriate ordinance amendment, and,
further, the Department of Law is requested to review the proposed
ordinance and thereafter submit its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#135-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated January 6, 1981, which is approved by the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
fr.
attached a pre-application for Federal Assistance under CETA for Fiscal
Year 1982, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the pre-applica-
tion in the manner and form submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#136-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Public Employees Credit Union, dated January 23, 1981, wherein a request
is made to include the Credit Union as a depository and admtnistrator of a
deferred compensation program for City employees, to which is attached a
proposed deferred compensation agreement, the Council does hereby
determine to approve the plan in concept and, further, the Council does
hereby determine to approve the plan, subject to approval as to form by
the Department of Law, and subject to receipt by the Department of Law of
a letter from Counsel that the Livonia Public Employees Credit Union plan
is in conformity with the Internal Revenue Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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Imp By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#137-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of the Department of Community Resources, dated January 21, 1981,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved by the
Mayor Pro Tem with respect to the purchase of food and supplies for the
Western Wayne Nutrition Program, the Council does hereby determine to
approve the following list of vendors in connection with the aforesaid
program:
Stella Equipment
Franco Food Equipment
Dart Heating and Cooling
Dixie Paper Goods
Sweetheart/Maryland Cup Company
Fort Howard Paper Company
Kimberly Clark
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#138-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of the Department of Community Resources, dated January 21, 1981,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved by the
Mayor Pro Tem, and the job description attached thereto, the Council does
hereby determine to approve the job classification of Food Service Coor-
dinator for the Western Wayne Nutrition Program, at a pay rate of $6.74
per hour and a 48 hour week.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#139-81 RESOLVED, that having received a communication from Arthur E.
Pulice, 15364 Loveland, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated January 26, 1981,
requesting a reconsideration of the denial of Petition 79-8-1-27 for
property on the west side of Hubbard Road, north of Five Mile Road, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Planning Commis-
sion for the purpose of setting a new Public Hearing date.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#140-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated January 29, 1981, which indicates that the Essex Land Company,
6876 Middlebelt, Garden City, Michigan 48135, proprietor of Cavell Manor
Subdivision, situated in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 24, has delivered final
true plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented to
Council for final approval; and the Council having received a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated January 29, 1981, wherein said
Commission approves the finL.l plat for the said subdivision in its resolu-
tion 1-12-81, adopted on January 27, 1981; and the Council having consid-
ered a report from the City Engineer dated January 26, 1981 recommending
approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of
which was approved by the Council in its resolution 837-80 adopted on
August 27, 1980, said preliminary plat having been recommended for approval
by the City Planning Commission on July 22, 1980 in its resolution 7-178-80
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to
the Final Plat of Cavell Manor Subdivision, located in the N.E. 1/4 of
Section 24, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the
proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby required to do all
things necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act
of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the ordinances of the City of Livonia;
and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#141-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated January 29, 1981, which indicates that the Sherwood Livonia
Associates, 21790 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, proprietor of
Sherwood Forest Estates Subdivision, situated in the southwest 1/4 of
Section 9, has delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested
that said plat be presented to Council for final approval; and the Council
having received a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
January 29, 1981, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for the
said subdivision in its resolution 1-11-81, adopted on January 27, 1981;
and the Council having considered a report from the City Engineer dated
January 26, 1981 recommending approval of the final plat of said subdivi-
sion, the preliminary plat of which was approved by the Council in its
resolution 316-80 adopted on April 2, 1980, said pre]i_minary plat having
been recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission on June 19,
1979 in its resolution 6-90-79; NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby
determine to grant its approval to the Final Plat of Sherwood Forest
Estates Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof,
which proprietor is also hereby required to do all things necessary to
obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of
1967, as amended, and the ordinances of the City of Livonia; and further,
the City Clerk is 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: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#142-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Clerk, dated February 2, 1981, with respect to the sale of voting
machine equipment and the communication attached thereto from the
Clarenceville School District of Oakland and Wayne Counties, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the sale of eight (8) Shoup voting
machines from the City's present inventory of machine equipment surplus,
to the Clarenceville Board of Education for the unit price of $350.00, per
machine and a total of $2,800.00 for the reasons set forth in the afore-
said communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#143-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Community Resources, dated February 2, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved by the Mayor, and the
job description attached thereto, the Council does hereby determine to add
the position of Account Clerk to the approved list of contractors for the
Western Wayne Nutrition Services.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#144-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Community Resources, dated January 19, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia to accept donations of $270.00 from the Whirlpool Corporation and
$94.00 from anonymous seniors for use in the Livonia Senior Citizen
Program; and the Council does hereby take this means to express its
appreciation to the Whirlpool Corporation and to the anonymous donors for
their fine and generous gesture; and, further, the Council does hereby
determine that the total amount of $364.00 be deposited into account
#223-826-651.005.010 (Homemaker Services)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#145-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated January 29, 1981, submitted pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion 772.80, transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed, dated
January 23, 1981, executed by William S. Lute and Mary Rose Lute, his
wife, conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the West 1/2 of Section 5, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., more particularly described as:
That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, described
as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section
distant N. 925.40 feet from the Southwest corner of Section
5 and proceeding thence North along said West line 166.39
ft. ; thence N. 89° 06' East, 261.80 feet; thence S. 166.39
ft. ; thence S. 89° 06' W. , 261.80 feet to the point of
beginning.
and
The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
A part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more
particularly described as beginning at a point on the
West line of the said Section 5, distant N. 0° 00' 14"
W. 881.69 feet from the S.W. corner of Section 5;
thence N. 0° 00' 14" W. 44.67 feet; thence N.89° 59'
46" E. 305.00 feet; thence S. 0° 00' 14" E. 44.67 feet;
thence S. 89° 59' 46" W. 305.00 feet to the point of
beginning. (Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05Cla
and Parcel 05C1b2b2b2). Newburgh Road Right-of-Way.
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to accept the aforesaid quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#146-81 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution 16-81 at
its regular meeting held on January 14, 1981 requiring the City Engineer
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed Curtis Avenue Street Improvement, Deering to West of Lathers,
Lots 27 through 52 of Sunningdale Park Subdivison; Lots 126, 127 and 252
of Dohany Subdivision; and Lots 1,2,53,54,93 and 94 of Thomas F. O'Connor',
ParkititwiAnres Subdivision, in the east 1/2 of Section 12, T. 1 S., R. 9
E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to
be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the
City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the
lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district
and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate,
plans specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the
City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of January 22, 1981, and that
there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
hereby set Monday, March 23, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for a
Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public
hearing shall be held before the Council in the Civic Center Municipal
Building, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to
Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such
hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#147-81 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated December 2, 1980 on all matters required by Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public
hearing having been held thereon on February 2, 1981, after due notice as
required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after 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 either a
27' wide full depth asphalt pavement with valley wales or
a 27' wide concrete pavement with integral curbs, on
Milburn Avenue between Eight Mile Road and Bretton Avenue
in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said
statement; and to defray the cost of such improvement by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited
in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived;
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(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
iwsas set forth in said statement dated December 2, 1980;
(1+) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$332,031.67;
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid
for in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be as follows:
15% of Paving $ 35,1+01+.75
100% of Drainage 96,000.00 $ 131,1+011..75
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $200,626.92 shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in
proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be
paid in ten (10) annual installments together with interest
thereon on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
A special assessment district in the W. 1/2 of Section 2,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as containing the following property:
Lots 1 through 8, both inclusive, of Spencedale Subdivision,
being a part of the N.W 1/11. of Section 2, T. 1 S., R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, as recorded in Liber 67, Page 83 of Wayne
County Records and Bureau of Taxation Parcels 02F2a2,2b2,
3a1,3a2,3b2; 02F1b,2b1,3b1; 02F1c,2c,3c, 02F1d,2d,3d;
02Fle,2e,3e, 02F1f,2f,3f; 02F1g,2g,3g,02f4a; 02F4b; 02F5;
02F6a1; 02F6a2; 02F6b1; 02F6b2; 02F7b1; 02F7b2,8a1;
02F10a1,8b; 02F10a2,10b1; 02F10b2; 02F13a1; 02F13a2a;
02F13a2b; 02F13b; 02F111.b,14c1, 02F11i.c2; 02F111.a2; 02P96;
02P73; 02P72; 02F17a1; 02F17a2b; 02F18a; 02F18b; 02F19;
02F20; 02F21; 02F22; 02F23; 02F23b; 02F211-a; 02F21i.b; 02F25,
02F26a; 02F26b; 02F27104,28b4; 02F2 7b3,2863; 02F27b2,28b2;
02F27a,28a.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of
low land within the above district designated by the Council and
to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative
portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in
the special assessment district as the special benefits to
such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of
all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which
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has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council; and
(10) that upon the 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 Or-
dinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file the
same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to
present the same to the City Council prior to the holding
of the second public hearing thereon required by Section
2-511 of the said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#148-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Traffic
Commission submit its report and recommendation with respect to the
erection of Stop Signs & Truck Control Signs on Milburn Ave between
8 Mile Rd. & Bretton Avenue in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 2., T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance, as
revised:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 18.47 AND
18.58 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition 80-8-6-9)
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 McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 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. 80-8-1-26 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
R-2 TO AG.
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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 Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-1+07 OF
CHAPTER 14 (GARAGE, YARD, BASEMENT, AND
RUMMAGE SALES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#149-81 RESOLVED, that the proposed Ordinance, submitted by the Department
of Law under date of January 22, 1981, which would amend Section 5-1407 of
Chapter 14 (Garage, Yard, Basement, and Rummage Sales), of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, and having been given its First Reading by Councilman
Nash on February 11, 1981, is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#150-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated January 30, 1981, with respect to classifica-
tions and rates of pay in the CETA office, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to withdraw Council Resolutions 835-80 and 20-81 from the Committee
of the Whole and to take no further action thereon.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#151-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Executive Director of the Housing Commission, dated January 29, 1981, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept a donation of $100.00 from
Iwo the Women's National Farm and Garden Association, Green Acres Branch, for
the purpose of purchasing and planting bushes and trees at Silver Village;
and the Council does hereby express its appreciation to the Women's
National Farm and Garden Association for this fine and generous gift;
further, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of $100.00 for plantings at Silver Village.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#152-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 1, 1980, which transmits its resolution
11-268-80, adopted on November 18, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-10-8-22
submitted by Construction Craftsman Corporation, requesting a site plan
approval for construction of apartment units on property located on the
East side of Merriman Road between Seven Mile Road and Fargo, in Section 2,
the Council does hereby determine, pursuant to provisions set forth in
Section 8.02(b) of Ordinance 543, as amended, to concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and Petition 80-10-8-22 is hereby approved
and granted, based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission subject, however, to
the following additional conditions.
(i) that the site internal walkway system shall be designed in a
curvelinear pattern, to the extent possible, for added aesthetic
interest.
imet (2) that the building elevations closest to and facing on Merriman
Road shall be provided with a brick relief pattern for added
aesthetic interest.
(3) that a 12" rake shall be added to the gable ends of all buildings.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#153-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and the City Attorney, dated February 4, 1981, approved
by the Director of Public Works, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a proposed agreement between the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners
and the City of Livonia in connection with the widening of Middlebelt Road
between I-96 and Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby determine to
approve the aforesaid agreement in the manner and form submitted and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the aforesaid
agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $700,000 from the $7.9
imr Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue and to
authorize the expenditure of the aforesaid sum in accordance with the terms
set forth in Paragraph 4 of the agreement submitted herewith.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#154-81 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, March 23,
1981 at 8:00 P.M. at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 80-11-1-35, submitted by Naldo Bucci, Nicholas
and Larry Leo and N.A.L. Asset Co. , for a change of zoning
of property located on the north of Norfolk Avenue, east of
Osmus Avenue in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 3, from RUFA to
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 1-1-81
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
80-11-1-35 be denied;
(2) Petition 80-12-1-37, submitted by Edmund T. Warren, for a
change of zoning of property located on the west side of
Newburgh Road between Grantland and Plymouth Road in the
southeast 1/4 of Section 30, from RUF to R-7, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 1-2-81 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 80-12-1-37
be denied;
(3) Petition 80-12-6-13, submitted by City Planning Commission,
to amend fee schedules contained in Section 19.03, Waiver
Use Application; Section 21.10, Application to the Zoning
Board of Appeals; Section 22.04, Permit Fees, and Section
23.03, Zoning Amendment Applications, of Ordinance 543, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 1-3-81 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 80-12-6-13
be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
lbw (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 wellas to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
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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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, this 949th Regular Meeting cf the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:06 P. M. , February 11, 1981.
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