HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-11-19 18207
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND NINETEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 19, 1979, 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 8:25 P M. . Councilman Bennett delivered the invoca-
tion. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann,
Robert F. Nash, Gerald Taylor, Jerry Raymond, Robert D Bennett, Robert R Bishop
and Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C Tatigian, City Attorney; Frances S. Stem,
Deputy City Clerk; John Nagy, City Planner; G E. Siemert, City Engineer; Michael
Reiser, Director of Civil Defense; Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; Robert Turner,
Police Chief; Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Daniel
Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; Joan Duggan, Director, Dept. of Community
Resources and Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#1128-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 918th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held November 8, 1979, are hereby approved
*Councilman Raymond 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.
The communication dated November 2, 1979 from the CETA Program Administrator
transmitting Quarterly Reports relative to the CETA Program, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council.
The communication dated November 1, 1979 from the Traffic Commission with
respect to request for Guard Rail or Other Safety Device at 32703 Meadowbrook, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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 79-5-1-15
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO R-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 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 79-6-1-16
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.L. TO R-3-B AND
FROM R-3-B TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1129-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated October 24, 1979, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Allen Fence Company, 14927 W. Warren,
Dearborn, Michigan 48120, for supplying the City (Parks and Recreation
Division) with two (2) Heavy Duty Softball Backstops and one (1) Heavy
Duty Hardball Backstop, to be installed at Bicentennial Park, for the
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total price of $8378.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received which meets all specifications, and, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby determine to appropriate an additional sum of $878.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account which amount represents the difference
between the actual contract cost and the $7500.00 previously appropriated
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1130-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated October 24, 1979, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Wate-Man Sales,
Incorporated, 29123 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for
supplying the City (Police Division) with weights and related equipment for
the Police Physical Exercise Room for the price of $5371.08, and, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of H G. Ziegler &
Associates, 28165 Greenfield, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for supplying the
City (Police Division) with matting for weights for the price of $1788.98,
each of the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets
all specifications for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett , seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1131-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Public
Utility Manager, dated November 1, 1979, and having also considered a
communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated October 24, 1979, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 2369 10/79, the Council
does hereby determine to accept the bid of Tennyson Chevrolet, 32570
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the City (Water
Department) with one (1) Hi Cube Carry Van for the price of $9043.00, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilmrn Taylor, it was
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#1132-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated October 24, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to transfer the sum of $3000 00 to
Postage Account #101-263-730 from Electric Expense Account #101-263-921 and
the sum of $20,000.00 to the Telephone Expense Account #101-263-853 from
the Heating Expense Account #101-263-923, the action herein being taken for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1133-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated October 26, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a contract previously
awarded to Rohn Fireproofing Company in Council Resolution 926-77 adopted
on October 12, 1977, for the Phase III, Part 15 (Exterior Stone Veneer Work'
construction of the Civic Center Municipal Building, and certain change
orders which provided for additional items which have now resulted in a
total value of work completed or approved for completion to date in the
amount of $221,594.00, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of an additional sum in the amount of $2244.00
from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds for this purpose;
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1134-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated October 25, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to transfer funds as follows:
$74.33 from Account #101-310-756 to Account #101-310-984 and
$600.00 from Account #101-310-960 to Account #101-310-851
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#1135-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief, dated October 25, 1979, which is approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
to transfer funds as follows:
$3500.00 from Account #101-338-960.010.000 (Education and
Training) to Account #101-338-751.000.000 (Gas and Oil)
and
$550.00 from Account #101-338-768.000.000 (Uniforms) to
Account #101-338-779.000.000 (Laundry)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1.136-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chair-
person of the Livonia Commission on Aging, dated October 25, 1979, which
ibe bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to transfer the sum of
$250.00 from Account #101-913-861.015 000 and the sum of $250.00 from
Account #101-913-904.000.000 to Account #101-913.882.010.000, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1137-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated October 29, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor, and the attachment thereto, the Council does hereby determine that
the individual revenue accounts, as detailed on said attachment, be
increased by $600,900.00, and that this amount be transferred to the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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imp #1138-79 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has issued its City of Livonia,
Michigan, Revenue Bonds (Allied Supermarkets, Inc. ) Series A - 6% - due
April 1, 1997; 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 Bond No. 2416, at the principal amount
of $5,000.00 each, due April 1, 1997, Bond and Coupon due 4/1/97, in the
name of Thomas M. Kennedy have been lost or destroyed in error; and
WHEREAS, subject to the provisions of this resolution the City
Council deems it advisable and necessary to make provisions for payment of
said Bond and Coupon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Clerk shall provide for the payment of said Bond
and Coupon without the surrender thereof and without issuing duplicate
Bond and Coupon to the Bradford Trust Company, said payment to be made
only, however, from funds in the Bond Redemption Fund Account, established
for this purpose.
in.
2. The said Bond and Coupon shall not be paid until there shall
have been provided proof of ownership and proof of loss of said Bond and
Coupon satisfactory to the City Clerk and City Attorney a lost security
bond or other bond of indemnity indemnifying the City of Livonia, Allied
Supermarkets, Inc. and Bradford Trust Company against any loss that may be
occasioned from the payment of said Bond and Coupon.
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: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 23, 1979, 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 449-79 adopted
on May 9, 1979, and as subsequently amended by Council Resolution 962-79
adopted on September 26, 1979, so as to reduce the financial assurances
now on deposit with the City for general improvements in Windridge Village
Subdivision No. 3 located in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 4, to $126,000 00, of
which at least $10,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining
general improvements in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now
on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER,
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all other financial assurances now on deposit with the City with respect to
remaining improvements in said subdivision shall remain the same and
unchanged; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Nash and Taylor.
*Although the above resolution was adopted at this time, it was
reconsidered in CR-1139-79 and subsequently referred to the next Study Session to be
conducted on December 3, 1979, in CR-1140-79.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1139-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
its action taken in the foregoing resolution which would have reduced the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City for General Improvements
in Windridge Village Subdivision No. 3.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Raymond.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the motion to reconsider adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1140-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 23, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the
reduction of the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the City for
General Improvements in Windridge Village Subdivision No. 3, located in
the N. E. 1/4 of Section 4, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the next Study Session, to be conducted on December 3, 1979.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
41141-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated October 26, 1979, 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 825-79 adopted
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on August 15, 1979, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for general improvements in Laurel Park Subdivision No. 2,
located in the East 1/2 of Section 18, to $800,000.00, of which at least
$10,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining general improve.
meats in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER, all other finan-
cial assurances now on deposit with the City with respect to remaining
improvements in said subdivision shall remain the same and unchanged; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1142-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 29, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Curtis Building Company, 25950 Five Mile
Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239, the proprietor of Sheffield Subdivision,
located in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 9, the financial assurances previously
deposited with respect to the general improvements, grading and soil
erosion and sidewalk improvements, pursuant to Council Resolution 792-75
adopted on September 24, 1975, and subsequently amended in Council
Resolutions 178-76 and 969-76 which previously reduced such financial
assurances to $48,690.00 to guarantee the satisfactory installation of
improvements in Sheffield Subdivision, the action herein being taken for
the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer
that all of these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in
accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of
Livonia; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8.42 P M
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1143-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated November 13, 1979, 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 56-79 adopted
on January 24, 1979, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City for general improvements in Quakertown Subdivision
No. 2, located in the N W. 1/4 of Section 18, to $7,000.00, all of which
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shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining general improvements in
said subdivision; and, FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
release to Republic Development Corporation, 31275 Northwestern Highway,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, the proprietor of said subdivision, the
sum of $3,955.00 heretofore deposited to guarantee the installation of
survey monuments and markers, and the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER, all other
financial assurances on deposit with the City with respect to remaining
improvements in said subdivision shall remain the same and unchanged; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the f101 performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 8:43 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 24, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Biltmore Properties Company, 2900 West
Maple Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, the proprietor of Windridge Village
Subdivision No. 2, located in the S E. 1/4 of Section 4, of the cash
escrow deposit in the amount of $32,800.00 to insure the installation of
a half-width pavement adjoining said subdivision, deposited with the City
in accordance with Council Resolution 678-78 adopted on July 26, 1978; and,
FURTHER, the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for general
improvements and sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and unchanged
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementionc
report of the City Engineer; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura and McCann
NAYS: Bishop, Nash, Taylor and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to the
release of the Cash Payment made by the proprietor of Windridge Village Subdivision No. 2
to insure the installation of a half-width pavement adjoining said subdivision, was
referred to the next Study Session to be conducted on December 3, 1979.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1144-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 22, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, with respect to certain improvements of the
parking facilities at the Jackson Center, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the Public Service Division to enlarge the driveway
approach at the Lyndon Avenue entrance, in accordance with the plan
attached to said communication; and, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
refer this matter back to the Engineering Division for further study, with
particular reference to the possibility of constructing additional parking
facilities at the west side of Jackson Center, and thereafter the submissior
of its report and recommendation to Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1145-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 26, 1979, approved by the City Attorney and the
Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached a "Revocable Permit to Maintain Encroachment within a
County Road," which covers the sprinkler system to be installed in the Six
Mile Road Boulevard Area, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute the aforesaid agreement in the manner and form submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1146-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 29, 1979, approved by the City Attorney and the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to a claim submitted by Electrical Maintenance Service, Inc. of
Walled Lake, Michigan, in the sum of $30,000.00 for certain electrical
work performed in Part 7 of Phase III of the Civic Center Municipal
Building, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with
respect to this matter.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#1147-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 18, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a sketch showing the route
of a proposed storm sewer within the Civic Center Site, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the Engineering Division to finalize plans
and specifications and arrange for the taking of bids for the proposed
storm sewer.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1148-79 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia (the "Municipality")
the need for certain programs to alleviate and prevent conditions of un-
employment, to assist and retain local industries and commercial en-
terprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the Municipality's economy
and to encourage the location and expansion of industries and commercial
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the Municipality
and its residents; and
WHEREAS, as one of its programs to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions and accomplish said purposes, The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") in conformity with
Act 338, Michigan Public Acts, 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), has initiated
proceedings with respect to the potential issuance of its limited obliga-
tion economic development revenue bonds to assist in the financing of the
Project captioned in the title of this resolution and in this regard, has
designated the "Project Area" (as defined in Section 8(1) of Act 338)
described in Exhibit A hereto (the "Project Area"), and has recommended to
this governing body of the Municipality for establishment by it of the
"Project District Area" (referred to in Section 12(1) of Act 338) described
in Exhibit B hereto (the "Project District Area"); and
WHEREAS, under Act 338 it is necessary that this governing body
of the Municipality approve the Project Area and establish the boundaries
of the Project District Area, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary that this governing body of the
Municipality advise and consent to the appointment by the chief executive
of the Municipality of two additional directors of the Corporation who
shall serve with respect to the proposed Project, and
WHEREAS, the Project Area designated by the Corporation and the
Project District Area recommended by the Local Public Agency have been
reviewed and approved by the Local Public Agency as defined under Act 338
(i.e. , "the official body of a municipality authorized to plan and im-
plement the development and redevelopment of the municipality"); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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1. The Project Area designated by the corporation and described
in Exhibit A is approved.
2. The Project District Area, i.e. , the territory surrounding
the Project which will be significantly affected by the Project, shall be
as recommended by the Local Public Agency and as described in Exhibit B
3. There being less than 18 residents, real property owners, or
representatives of establishments located in the Project District Area, it
is hereby determined that the requirements of Section 20 of Act 338 have
been met and that the formation of a citizens project district council is
not required
4. The chief executive officer of the Municipality, with the
advice and consent of the governing body of the Municipality, does hereby
appoint Mr. Norman A. Horowitz, 18411 University Park Drive, Livonia,
Michigan 48152 and Mr. Daniel J. Kelley, 36719 Bobrich, Livonia, Michigan.
48152, as directors of the Corporation, to serve in respect to the Project,
as representatives of neighborhood residents and business interests likely
to be affected by the Project.
5. The clerk of the Municipality shall deliver a certified copy
of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the Corporation.
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1149-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated July 5, 1978, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated August 29, 1978, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby determine to notify the Police Department
that the waiver use approval for an SDD liquor license to be used at an
existing party store rwned by Jacob J V+elfing, located at 19191 Merriman
Road, has heretofore been granted by Council Resolution 784-79 adopted on
August 15, 1979, and the department is hereby requested to continue its
investigation at the subject premises and thereafter submit its report and
recommendation to Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Nash and Raymond.
NAYS: Bishop, Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1150-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquo
Control Commission, dated August 8, 1979, and the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated October 24, 1979, in connection therewith,
with respect to a request from Edgar P. Willis for transfer of ownership
of 1979 Class C licensed business located at 15231 Farmington Road, Livonia
Michigan 48154, from Albert R. Lemieux and Irma Lemieux, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1151-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning
Director, the City Engineer and the City Attorney, dated October 30, 1979,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 968-79, in connection with a
communication dated September 10, 1979 from Mr. John Breejen, P 0 Box
435, Brighton, Michigan 48116, wherein Mr. Breejen offers for sale to the
City of Livonia Lot No. 92 in the Garden Farms Subdivision, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this item.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1152-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 19, 1979, which transmits its resolution
#10-204-79 adopted on October 9, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-8-8-27
submitted by Michael S. Downes requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to remodel an abandoned gas station located on the south-
east corner of Seven Mile Road and Middlebelt Road in Section 12, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 79-8-8-27 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and in accordance
with Site Plan No 9111, Revision No. 5, dated November 15, 1979, and the
additional condition that the Easterly wall be paneled with rough sawn
cedar similar to the other three walls, subject to approval by the adjoining
property owner, Burger King, Inc , to encroach upon their property for the
installation of same.
A roll ceJ1 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Nash, Taylor and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1153-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Elliott C.
Schubiner, General Properties Company, Suite 714, 3000 Town Center,
Southfield, Michigan 48075, dated November 2, 1979, with respect to the
proposed Elliott Industrial Park Subdivision to be located in the N. E.
1/4 of Section 27, to which is attached a preliminary plat, revised as of
September 7, 1979, wherein it is requested that certain City-owned property
be dedicated as part of a proposed road improvement in said subdivision,
the Council does hereby determine to dedicate right-of-way which shall form
a part of a proposed industrial road to be constructed westerly from
Merriman Road to a point west of the proposed Glendale Court, lying north
of the C & 0 Railroad Company right-of-way, the description of which
dedicated property is as follows:
A parcel of land in the N.E. 1/4 of Sec. 27, T. 1 S ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as follows:
Beginning at the center 1/4 corner of Sec. 27, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E., and proceeding thence N. 0° 26' 20" E. , 49.50' ;
thence along the N. line of the C & 0 Railroad right-of-way,
S. 89° 29' 50" E. , 860.88' ; thence N. 0° 07' 33" W. , 494.93'
to the point of beginning of the parcel herein described;
thence S 89° 29' 50" E. , 977.36' ; thence N. 0° 07' 30" W. ,
30.00' ; thence N 89° 29' 50" W , 977.36' ; thence S. 0°
lbw 07' 30" E. , 30.00' to the point of beginning, containing
0.673 acres.
the aforedescribed dedication to be made in consideration of an agreement
on the part of the proprietor to construct, at his sole cost and expense,
a full-width industrial road, as delineated on said preliminary plat, of
9" reinforced concrete pavement which road shall meet all City standards
and specifications.
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Wayne County Bureau of
Taxation record such right-of-way dedication on all maps issued by that
office; and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to have a certified
copy of this resolution recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deed's
office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1154-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Lynn Swift
of 15019 Blue Skies, Livonia, Michigan 48154, received in the office of the
City Clerk on November 1, 1979, with respect to establishing a public
library in the Webster Elementary School, the Council does hereby determine
to refer this matter to the School Board and Council Joint Committee for
its report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1155-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Librarian, dated October 30, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a communication from the Detroit-Wayne County Area
Agency on Aging, dated September 17, 1979, with respect to a Title III
Grant for the City of Livonia for the Senior Citizens Vest Pocket Library
in the amount of $9354.00 from the Detroit-Wayne County Area Agency on
Aging, the Council does hereby determine to accept said grant, pending
submission of an additional report from the Chief Librarian with respect
to said grant.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1156-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Treasurer of the Livonia Commission on Children and Youth, dated October 22,
1979, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $1037.00
to the Youth Commission Printing Account, such amount to be transferred
IL. from the appropriate Revenue Account in which the funds from the sale of
youth passbooks were deposited, pending a report from the Director of
Finance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1157-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Communica-
tions Systems (a Division of ITT), 24225 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield,
Michigan 48034, dated November 7, 1979, and the attachment thereto, and a
communication from the Mayor, dated November 16, 1979, to which is attached
a communication from Communications Systems (a Division of ITT), dated
November 16, 1979, which transmits a proposed amendment to the Sales and
Maintenance Contracts for a telephone system with ITT heretofore approved
in Council Resolution 712-79, executed July 20,1979 between ITT Communica-
tions Systems and the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to
amend the aforesaid Agreement in accordance with the following conditions:
1. The equipment as set forth in Schedule II and
Maintenance Agreement of said sales agreement is
amended in accordance with the terms of contract
Change Order No. 1.
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2. As a result of the changes in the equipment set
forth in the CCO'S listed above, the terms set
forth in Paragraph 6 of the Agreement shall change
as follows:
The total purchase price shall be increased by
$20,590.00, from $248,744.00 to $269,334.00.
(Financed Sale)
A Total purchase price (excluding interest) $269,331+ 00
B. (Less) down payment 0
C Unpaid time balance (excluding interest) $269,331+.00
D. (Add) interest 6-3/1+% per annum $102,014.00
E. Total unpaid time balance (including
interest) $371,358.00
The total unpaid time balance (including interest)
shall be paid in 120 consecutive monthly installments
of $3,0911..65 beginning on the first day of the month
following cutover and a like amount on the first day
of each month thereafter until paid in full. Said
installments shall be paid to ITT at 60 Washington
Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06106, or at such
other address as ITT shall furnish customer.
3. Except as hereinbefore expressly amended, the Agree-
ment will continue in full force and effect in
accordance with its terms.
Provided, however, that said amendment to the Agreement shall be contingent
upon acceptance by the City of the additional equipment and approval of said
amendment by the Department of Law; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute the aforesaid amendment in the manner and form submitted; and the
City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1158-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October
29, 1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance
three Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant ref Easement dated August 25, 1978 executed by
Angelo DiPonio, President of the Greenfield Construction
Company, Inc. , conveying.
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L The northerly 18 ft. of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except
the westerly 1308 feet thereof.
2. Grant of Easement dated October 1, 1979 executed by
Angelo DiPonio, President of the Greenfield Construction
Company, Inc , conveying:
An easement for water main purposes over, under and across
a part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as:
Commencing at the center 1/4 corner of said Section 7,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , thence N. 89° 58, 20" E 85.52 ft. along
the East and West 1/4 line of said. Section 7; thence S
0° 00' 43" W. 20.00 ft. ; thence S. 89° 58' 20" W. Ito.00 ft. ;
thence S. 0° 00' 43" W. 520.62 ft. ; thence N. 89° 58' E.
502.49 ft. to the N.W. corner and the point of beginning of
the easement herein described; thence N. 89° 58' E. 2 05 ft. ;
thence S. 0° 02' E. 830 00 ft. ; thence S 89° 58' W 2.05 ft. '
thence N. 0° 02' W. along the East line of a 12.00 ft.
utility easement granted to the City of Livonia and recorded
in Liber 20284 on Page 720, Wayne County Records, 830.00
Lft. to the point of beginning.
3. Grant of Easement dated October 1, 1979 executed by
Angelo DiPonio, President of the Greenfield Construction
Company, Inc., conveying:
A parcel of land being a part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 7,
T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
more particularly described as: Commencing at the S.E.
corner of said Section 7, T 1 S , R 9 E. ; thence S. 89°
58' W. along the South line of said Section 7, 2018.07 ft. ;
thence N. 30° 02' W. 155 88 ft. to a point on the North
line of the Six Mile Road, said point being the S.E. corner
and the point of beginning of the easement herein described,
thence S. 89° 58' W along said North line, 13.86 ft. , thence
N. 30° 02' W. 610.70 ft. ; thence N. 22° 48' 30" W. 256.11 ft. ;
thence N 67° 11 30" E 12.00 ft. ; thence S 22° 48' 30"
E. 255.35 ft. ; thence S 30° 02' E. 616.87 ft. to the point
of beginning
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grants of Easements and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1159-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated October 29, 1979, to which is attached a proposed
Release and Termination of certain easements for sanitary sewer lines, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said
Release and Termination of Easements for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia which are described as follows
(a) Grant of Easement for sanitary sewer line dated April 13, 1965
and recorded February 9, 1966 in Liber 15899, Page 894, Wayne
County Records, granting an easement described as follows:
An easement in the following described parcel being described as
the North 10 feet of the East 10 feet thereof.
A parcel of land in the S E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at
a point on the N. line of Six Mile Road distant N 89° 58' E. 130.28
feet and N 0° 03' 44" E 60 feet from the S. 1/4 corner of Sec. 7
and proceeding thence N. 0° 03' 44" E 2574.40 feet; thence S 89°
59' 27" E. along the E and W 1/4 section line, 1186.68 feet, thence
S. 0° 04' 49" W. 2417.53 feet, thence S 89° 58' W 205 feet; thence
S. 0° 04' 49" W. 156 feet; thence S 89° 58' W. along the N line of
Six Mile Road, 980.87 feet to the point of beginning.
and
(b) Grant of Easement for sanitary sewer line dated April 13, 1965
and recorded February 9, 1966 in Liber 15899, Page 893, Wayne
County Records, granting an easement described as follows:
An easement in the following described parcel being described as
the West 27 feet of the East 60 feet thereof, also the North 10
feet thereof.
A parcel of land in the S E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
The E. 1/2 of the S E 1/4 of Section 7, except the South
60.0 feet thereof, also except the North 924 feet of the South
984 feet of the West 707.15 feet of the E. 1/2 of the S E. 1/4
of Section 7
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1160-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 23, 1979, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Parks and Recreation
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Commission on September 17, 1979, wherein the Commission recommends that
the following amount be kept when an individual withdraws from a class:
1. $2.00 prior to beginning the class.
2. 50% after first class
3. No refund after second class.
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1161-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 24, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October
18, 1979 wherein it is recommended that salary adjustments be established,
effective January 1, 1980, for certain Parks and Recreation classifications
in order to comply with the minimum wage requirements, according to the
following schedule:
CLASSIFICATION PROPOSED RAThC
A. YEAR-ROUND
Recreation Aide $ 3.10
Co-op Trainee (High School) 3 10
Winter Recreation Supervisor 3.90
Athletic Supervisor 4.50
Program Supervisor 4.50
B. CONCESSIONS
Senior Concession Aide 3.40
Junior Concession Aide 3.10
C. ICE RINKS
Rink Attendant 3.10
Recreation Cashier 3.40
Rink Manager 4.00
D. PLAYGROUNDS
Assistant Playleader 3 10
Playleader 3.50
Supervisor 3.90
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E. SPECIALISTS
A Instructors
1. Tennis $ 3.50
2. Arts and Crafts 3.50
3. Drama 3.50
4+. Baton 3.50
5. Archery 3.50
6. Piano Accompanist 10.00/wk
7. Choral Director 16.00/wk
B. Mentally Handicapped Supervisor 3.90
F. SWIMMING FOOLS
Lifeguard I 3.10
Lifeguard II (W.S.I ) 3.50
Assistant Manager 3.70
Pool Manager 3.90
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1162-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 24, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October
18, 1979, wherein it is recommended that salary adjustments be established,
effective January 1, 1980, for certain miscellaneous classifications in
order to comply with the minimum wage requirements, according to the
following schedule:
CLASSIFICATION PROPOSED RATE
Co-Op Trainee (High School) $ 3.10
Co-Op Trainee (College)
(Up to 89 calendar days) 3.20*
(From 90 through 179 calendar days) 3.35
(From 180 calendar days) 3.50
(Upon completion of one calendar year of service) 3.75
(Upon completion of two calendar years of service) 4.00
*A Co-Op trainee (High School) who has completed at least 180 days in this
position may be employed at the second step in the Co-Op Trainee (College)
salary range upon graduation from High School.
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Student Page $ 3.10
Library Page 3 20
(After 6 calendar months) 3 30
(After 1 calendar year) 3.40
School Crossing Guard 3 10
Auxiliary Police:
Patrolman 3 10
Corporal 3.15
Sergeant 3.20
Lieutenant 3.25
Captain 3.30
Inspector 3.35
Sr. Inspector 3.40
Deputy Chief 3.45
Chief 3.50
CETA:
Work Experience, Co-Op I 3.10
Work Experience, Co-Op II 3.48
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
ims AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 24, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October
18, 1979, wherein it is recommended that salary rates be adjusted for
certain Food Service Classifications, effective January 1, 1980, in order
to comply with the minimum wage requirements and to reflect salary improve-
ments necessary to recruit and retain qualified persons, according to the
following schedule:
CLASSIFICATION Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Food Service
Supervisor $5.85 $5.97 $6.07 $6.33 $6.58 $6.85
Cook 4.98 5 07 5.17 5.37 5.58 5.80
Assistant Cook 4 00 4 08 4.16 4.32 4.49 4.66
Site Manager 3.66 3 73 3.81 3.96 4.11 4.28
Food Service
Aide 3.10 3.16 3.22 3.35 3.48 3.62
Home Service Worker - $3.50 (flat rate)
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
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ihme A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1163-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 24, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October
18, 1979, wherein it is recommended that salary rates be adjusted for
certain Food Service Classifications, effective January 1, 1980, in order
to comply with the minimum wage requirements and to reflect salary improve•
ments necessary to recruit and retain qualified persons, according to the
following schedule:
CLASSIFICATION Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Food Service
Supervisor $5.85 $5.97 $6.07 $6.33 $6.58 $6.85
Cook 4 98 5.07 5.17 5.37 5.58 5.8o
ilmAssistant Cook 4.00 4.08 4.16 4.32 4.49 4.66
Site Manager 3.66 3.73 3.81 3.96 4.11 4.28
Food Service
Aide 3.10 3.16 3.22 3.35 3.48 3.62
Home Service Worker - $3.50 (flat rate)
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action;
provided, however, that the Home Service Worker rate only shall be made
effective as of October 1, 1979.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1164-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 24, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October
18, 1979, wherein it is recommended that the following temporary classifica
L tions and wage rates be established as of October 1, 1979:
Minor Home Repair Worker $4.50 per hour
(flat rate)
Senior Citizen Aide $3.90 per hour
(flat rate)
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Kitchen Assistant.
Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$3.85 $3.92 $4.00 $4.16 $4.33 $4.50
and wherein it is further recommended that the foregoing rates represent
full compensation for all services rendered with no other compensation or
benefits to be paid to employees in said classifications, except that they
shall be eligible for Holiday Pay, after having been continuously employed
for at least 480 scheduled hours, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in and approve of such action.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated October 24, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October
18, 1979, wherein it is recommended that the following temporary classifiea.
tions and wage rates be established as of October 1, 1979:
Minor Home Repair Worker $4.50 per hour
(flat rate)
Senior Citizen Aide $3.90 per hour
(flat rate)
Kitchen Assistant:
Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$3.85 $3.92 $4.00 $4.16 $4.33 $4.50
and wherein it is further recommended that the foregoing rates represent
full compensation for all services rendered with no other compensation or
benefits to be paid to employees in said classifications, except that they
shall be eligible for Holiday Pay, after having been continuously employed
for at least 480 scheduled hours, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura.
NAYS: Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1165-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public Works,
dated November 5, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it
is recommended that the City-owned Livonia Aid Center Building located at
33110 Five Mile Road be demolished inasmuch as it is vacant, in a poor
state of repair and represents a potential nuisance, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in this recommendation and the Public Service
Division is hereby authorized to demolish and remove said building and all
appurtenances thereto.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1166-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Public Utility Manager and the Superintendent of Public Service, dated
November 2, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of boiler tube
replacements at the Jefferson Center which replacement is to be made by
Purvis & Foster, Inc. , 6440 Wight Street, Detroit, Michigan 48207, for the
total sum of $3507.00, the same to be appropriated and expended from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the said work 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) (1) and (4) of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1167-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the City Attorney, dated October 31, 1979, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 133-79, with regard to a proposed
exchange of property between the City of Livonia and the Ager Building
Company, in the S W 1/4 of Section 3, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the conveyance to Ager Building, 27620 Farmington Road,
L. Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, of the following described property:
Part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
follows:
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Commencing at the S.W. corner of Section 3, T. 1 S ,
R. 9 E , and proceeding N. 89° 38' 30" E. , along the
South line of said Section 3, 1323.75 feet; and con-
tinuing N. 00° 00' 58" E. , 885.45 feet to the Point of
Beginning of the Parcel herein described; thence N. 89°
47' 39" E. , 56.65 feet; thence N. 80° 14' 34" E. , 60.56
feet; thence N. 75° 27' 07" E. , 159.44 feet; thence N.
84° 57' 04" E. , 169.86 feet; thence S. 73° 58' 47" E. ,
146.55 feet; thence S 85° 59' 27" E. , 58.98 feet; thence
N. 65° 01' 39" E , 177.43 feet; thence S. 74° 25' 21" E. ,
56.49 feet; thence S. 50° 19' 06" E. , 125.52 feet; thence
S. 23° 56' 25" E. , 98 61 feet; thence S. 00° 09' 47" E. ,
189.60 feet; thence S. 89° 38' 30" W. , 992.06 feet; thence
N. 00° 00' 58" E , 285.45 feet to the Point of Beginning,
containing 7.320 acres, said Parcel being subject to the
rights of the public on the Tarabusi Drain.
which conveyance shall be made concurrent with a conveyance to the City of
Livonia from Ager Building Company of the following described property:
Part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows:
Commencing at the S.W. corner of Section 3, T.1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , and proceeding N 89° 38' 30" E. along the
South line of said Section 3, 665.51 feet and continuing
N. 00° 02' 00" W along the East line of Westmore Sub-
division (recorded in Liber 48 of Plats, Page 85, W.0 R. ),
1586.58 feet to the Point of Beginning of the Parcel herein
described; thence S. 59° 10' 00" E , 60 58 feet; thence S
51° 41' 35" E. , 201.44 feet; thence S. 51° 20' 47" E. ,
64 06 feet; thence S. 00° 02' 00" E. , 120.79 feet, thence
S. 34° 12' 28" E , 211.59 feet; thence S. 24° 45' 20" E. ,
132.51 feet; thence S. 45° 20' 08" E. 58.90 feet; thence
S. 67° 57' 04" E. , 116.79 feet; thence N. 89° 47' 39" E. ,
74.63 feet; thence N. 00° 00' 58" E. , 1090.34 feet; thence
S. 89° 52' 47" W , 659.09 feet; thence S. 00° 05' 27" W. ,
391.94 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 11.793
acres, said. Parcel being subject to the rights of the public
in the Tarabusi Drain.
It being understood that the transaction herein described shall be
subject to:
1. Ager Building Company providing the City of Livonia
with title insurance in an amount of not less than
$100,000.00;
2. Ager Building Company bearing all costs of current
and future property taxes until such time as the
property being conveyed to the City has been re-
moved from the tax rolls and is designated as being
tax exempt;
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3. The deposit in escrow by Ager Building Company of
an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with
the terms of subparagraph 2 herein,
and the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
are hereby authorized to execute an appropriate deed of conveyance, as
prepared by the Department of Law, to the aforementioned Ager Building
Company.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1168-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated November 7, 1979, wherein it is indicated that the following persons
have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia for terms which shall expire upon either
the completion or the abandonment of the Topeka Inn Management Motel Project
Plan.
imp Mr. Norman A. Horowitz
18411 University Park Drive
Livonia, Michigan 48152
and
Mr. Daniel J. Kelley
36719 Bobrich
Livonia, Michigan 48152
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action,
provided that the aforesaid persons take the oath of office as required
by Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the
•ffice of the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1169-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated November 7, 1979, wherein it is indicated that the following persons
have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia for terms which shall expire upon either
the completion or the abandonment of the Jacobson's Department Store
Project Plan:
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Mr. Michael P. O'Connor
15338 Susanna Circle
Livonia, Michigan 48154
and
Mr. Bernard R. Pickard
18453 University Park
Livonia, Michigan 48152
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action,
provided that the aforesaid persons take the oath of office as required
by Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the
office of the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1170-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated November 2, 1979, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 972-79, which transmits for Council acceptance a warranty deed
dated November 1, 1979, executed by Irving F Harris and Kathryn V. Harris,
his wife, individually and d/b/a Harris Tool Products Company, conveying
to the City certain property which is more particularly described as:
Lots 243 and 244, The Argonne Subdivision, as recorded
in Liber 40, Page 5 of Plats, Wayne County Records
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia to accept the aforesaid warranty deed, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution;
further, the office of the City Assessor is hereby requested to do all
things necessary to have the subject property removed from the tax rolls
as being City-owned and exempt
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1171-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated October 29, 1979, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 967-79, wherein the City Engineer has
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed installation of ornamental street lighting with underground
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wiring in the New Joy Subdivision and New Joy Subdivision No. 2 area in
the S.E 1/4 of Section 32, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by publio
authoritiet,, 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 November 5,
1979, 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, January 14, 1980, 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 City Hall, 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
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: *Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I believe that this is not the proper way to finance street lights.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
RE: PETITION NO. 79-7-3-8
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.
LCouncilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
RE: PETITION NO. 79-7-3-9
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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
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1172-79 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 Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1173-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Arts Commission, dated November 16, 1979, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which indicates that a 1979-1980 Grant in the amount of $16,380 00, Arts
Grant No. 80B 015A, has been awarded by the Michigan Council for the Arts
to the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the Arts
Commission, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept the said
Grant, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1171+-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the City Council, dated November 19, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of the following equipment from Miles Fox Company, 5775 E
Thirteen Mile Road, Warren, Michigan:
7 Jofco No. CR3466 Credenzas - 66" x 18" with box
file drawer on each end and sliding door in the
middle Lock on drawers Oiled Walnut/Plastic
top. $ 31+7.75 ea. $2,434.25
1 Special Conference Table - 42" deep and based
on an outside diameter of 150". Maximum out-
side dimension is 216" Top is in 2 pcs. with
1+" drop edge on ends and inside diameter edge.
Finish in Walnut Plastic laminate w/12-3"
vinyl clad legs. $1,969 80
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2 Special Conference Tables - 42" deep and based
on a 234" outside diameter and a 150" inside
diameter. Maximum outside dimension is 78"
4" drop edge 3 sides w/4-3" vinyl clad legs.
$525.00 ea. $1,050.00
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said purchases without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion, 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: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 919th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:45 P. M. , November 19, 1979.
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ADDISON W. rz i •iN, CI`,t'Y CLERK