HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-03-07 17628
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 7, 1979, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice-President of the
Council at approximately 8:05 P. M. . Councilman Raymond delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert D. Bennett, Robert F
Nash, Gerald D Taylor, Jerry Raymond, Robert R. Bishop and Peter A Ventura.
Absent--Robert E. McCann (Excused because of illness)
Elected and appointed officials present Edward H McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Robert M. Feinberg,
Assitant City Attorney, Robert E Osborn, Director of Public Works; Ronald Mardiros,
City Assessor; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service; Ronald R. Reinke,
Acting Superintendent of Parks & Recreation; G E Siemert, City Engineer; Frank
L' Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Joan Duggan, Director,
Department of Community Resources; Robert Wisler, Administrative Assistant to the
Mayor, H Shane, Planning Department and Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously*
adopted, it was
#168-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 901st Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held February 21, 1979, are hereby
approved
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated February 19, 1979,
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending January 31, 1979, was received and placed on file for the information of the
L Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#169-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gerald A.
Smith of Metro Furnace Cleaning, 27690 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated. January 15, 1979, wherein he requests a hearing before the Council
with respect to a refusal of a renewal of a Class A Gas License and the
denial of the application of a new Class A Oil License together with a
communication from the Chief Inspector of the Bureau of Inspection, dated
February 6, 1979, to which are attached copies of complaints which have
been filed with the Bureau of Inspection, and the Council having conducted
a hearing on this matter on February 26, 1979, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole meeting to be
conducted on March 19, 1979 at 7:30 P M
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#170-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated February 9, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the purchase of diesel fuel, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the purchase of said Diesel Fuel from D & W. Oil
Company, 14330 Wyoming, Detroit, Michigan 48238, effective January 9, 1979,
for the unit price of 43.5¢ per gallon, said price 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 Ordinances; and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed, amended or revised to the extent necessary to be
consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded, by Councilman Bishop, it was
#171-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated. February 1, 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
determine to accept the bids of W F Miller Company, 1593 S Woodward,
Birmingham, Michigan 48011, L. .?4 E Chemical Division of Lawn Equipment
Corporation, 520 W. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 and 0 M.
Scott & Sons Company, Proturf Division, Marysville, Ohio 43040, for
supplying the City (Public Service Division) with fertilizers for the unit
prices as shown in the attached report and recommendation, the same having
been in fact the lowest bids received which meet all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and. Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#172-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 19, 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 Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Fruehauf Corporation,
4005 W. Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan 48209, for supplying the City
(Public Service Division) with one (1) Triple Axle Semi-Dump Trailer, for
a total price of $16,706 00, 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: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#173-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 20, 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 Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Jerry Bielfield Co ,
8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48210, for supplying the City
(Public Service Division) with two (2) panel van body 3/4 ton trucks for a
net price of $10,504 70, based on a total price of $10,779.70 less
trade-ins of $275 00, 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 Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#174-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 21, 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 Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc ,
32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the City
(Public Service Division) with two (2) cab and chassis - single axle
trucks for a net price of $32,356 00, based on a total price of
$33,706 00 less trade-ins of $1,350.00, 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: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#175-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 20, 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 Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of F L. Jursik Co , 245
Victor Avenue, Highland Park, Michigan 48203, for supplying the City
(Public Service Division) with two (2) 5-7 Yard Dump Bodies and Hoists for
the total price of $5,646.00, 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 Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#176-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 20, 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 Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Shults Equipment, Inc , 1532 S State
Road, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, for supplying the City (Public Service
Division) with one (1) Dump Truck Hydraulic System, Underbody Snowblade and
installation of front Snow Plow Hitch for a total price of $6,328.32, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifica-
tions
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#177-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 20, 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 Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Miller Equipment Company
of Detroit, Inc , 32910 Plymouth Road, P 0 Box 2036, Livonia, Michigan
48151, for supplying the City (Public Service Division) with one (1) Truck
Mounted Hydraulic Loader for the total price of $11,470.00, the same having
been in fact the lowest and only bid received and meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS None
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#178-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service and the Chairman of the Water and
Sewer Board, dated February 21, 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 Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the City (Public Service Division)
with two (2) Carry Vans for a net price of $16,210.00, based on a total
price of $16,670.00 less trade-ins of $460.00, 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. Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#179-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service and the Chairman of the Water and
Sewer Board, dated February 20, 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 Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bid of Tennyson Chevrolet, 32570 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 248150, for supplying the City (Public Service Division)
with three (3) 3/4 Ton Pickup Trucks for a net price of $16,046.00, based
on a total price of $16,446 00 less trade-ins of $400.00, 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 Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS* None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#180-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 20, 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 Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Sinelli Tractor &
Equipment Co , Inc. , 4885o w Twelve Mile Road, Wixom, Michigan 48024, for
supplying the City (Public Service Division) with two (2) all purpose
Tractors for a net price of $18,282.00, based on a total price of
$21,582 00 less trade-ins of $3,300 00, 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 Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#181-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 21, 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 Pro Tem, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Ed Carpenter Sales,
3850 Howe Road, Wayne, Michigan 48484, for supplying the City (Public
Service Division) with four (4) one-half ton pickup trucks for a net price
of $20,246.00, based on a total price of $20,996 00 less trade-ins of
$750.00, 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: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#182-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 21, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, which transmits its resolution WS 2314 2/79, adopted on
February 20, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of
Jack Doheny Supplies Inc. , 19430 Gerald Avenue, Northville, Michigan 48167,
for supplying the City (Sewer Department) with one (1) new current model,
high velocity water jet, vacuum sewer basin cleaner and truck, (Vactor)
for the net price of $84,211 00, based on a total price of $90,211 00 less
trade-in of $6,000.00, 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. Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#183-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 21, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, which transmits its resolution WS 2320 2/79, adopted on
February 20, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of
R. Santia & Son, 48161 Dequindre, Troy, Michigan 48098, for supplying the
City (Water Department) with water service connections as follows:
Long Lead Short Lead Add'1 Cost-over 60 ft.
$ 170.00 $90 00 $2 50 p/ft.
the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received and which
meets specifications.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#184-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 21, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, which transmits its resolution WS 2316 2/79, adopted on
February 20, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of
C. E Pollard, 13575 Auburn Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48223, for supplying
the City (Water Department) with one (1) Fiberglass Construction Service
Body, Model - Astoria No. 7004 for the price of $7,946 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest and only bid received and which meets all
specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#185-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 21, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, which transmits its resolution WS 2325 2/79, adopted on
February 21, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of
International Harvester, 4840 Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, for
supplying the City (Water Department) with one (1) Truck Cab & Chassis,
Max. G.V W 24,000 lbs for the net price of $8,386 00, based on a total
price of $8,786 00 less trade-in of $400 00, 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: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#186-79 RESOLVED, that the Financial Ordinance be referred to the
Legislative Committee for its review, report and recommendation to Council,
with particular reference to the matter of competitive bidding.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#187-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 7, 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, to which is attached
invoices from independent contractors for emergency snow removal services,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize payments to the following
contractors in the following amounts, such monies to be expended from the
Motor Vehicle Highway Funds
Angelo D'Orazio Paving, Inc.
13484 Surrey
Livonia, Michigan 48150 S1,540.00
B & V Construction, Inc.
Road Builders - Mass Grading
Contractors
25301 Novi Road
Novi, Michigan 48050 $1,012.38
Detroit Concrete Products
Corporation
P. 0 Box 618
Novi, Michigan 48050 S1,080 00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYESRaymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#188-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 5, 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, to which is attached a letter from
the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, dated January 26, 1979,
which transmits an agreement for traffic signal or other electrical device
between the City of Livonia and the Wayne County Road Commission for the
installation of a traffic signal control device to be located at the
intersection of West Chicago Road and Deering Avenue, and the Council in
its resolution 558-78, adopted on June 28, 1978, having authorized the
installation of the traffic signal at the above referenced location; and
further, the Council having been advised that the estimated cost of the
proposed traffic signal installation is $9,000.00, does hereby approve of
the City assuming 100% of the total actual cost of such installation and
100% of the cost of energy and maintenance of said traffic signal, further,
the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expend-
iture of a sum not to exceed $9,000 00 from the City's Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) for the installation of said
traffic signal; and the Mayor and. City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute on behalf of the City of Livonia the proposed Agreement submitted
herein; and the City Clerk and. City Treasurer are hereby requested to do
all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution, and the
City Clerk is also requested to send a certified copy of this resolution
to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, to the attention of the
Engineer of Traffic & Safety.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#189-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated February 6, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to
the continuation of the position of Equipment Mechanic Trainee in the
Equipment Maintenance section of the Public Service Division, the Council
does hereby determine to approve of the continuation of said position and
for this purpose does hereby authorize the transfer of funds as follows:
From Building Maintenance Accounts
Account Number Description Amount
101-447-720 000 000 Life Insurance 142 00
101-447-702.000 000 Salaries and Wages $13,500 00
101-447-715.000.000 Employee's Social Security-FICA 828 00
101-447-719.000.000 Medical Payments 579.00
101-447-722.000.000 Retirement Fund Contributions 1,389 00
$16,438.00
To Equipment Maintenance Accounts
Account Number Description Amount
101-446-702.000.000 Salaries and Wages $13,500 00
101-446-715.000 000 Employee's Social Security-FICA 828.00
101-446-719 000 000 Medical Payments 579.00
101-446-720.000.000 Life Insurance 142 00
101-446-722 000.000 Retirement Fund Contributions 1,389 00
$16,438.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#190-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated December 12, 1978, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on December
7, 1978 requesting the City Council to appropriate funds to the Civil
Service Safety Account, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
action taken by the Civil Service Commission and does hereby appropriate
the sum of $900 00 to be transferred from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account of the General Fund Account to the Civil Service Safety Account
(960 025) for this purpose
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#191-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 26, 1979, which transmits its resolution
1-12-79, adopted on January 23, 1979, with regard to Petition 78-12-8-40
submitted by John D Dinars requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct commercial stores on the east side of Middlebelt
Road between Orangelawn and West Chicago in Section 36, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Study Meeting
to be conducted on March 12, 1979.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#192-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 19, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 2-27-79, adopted on February 6, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-1-8-1 submitted by Robert E McMonagle requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct an office building on the east side
of Farmington Road between Seven Mile and Clarita in Section 10, 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 79-1-8-1 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS. None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#193-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 19, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 2-26-79, adopted on February 6, 1979, with regard to Petition 78-6-8-20
submitted by Philip Pisto requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct commercial retail stores on the south side of Eight
Mile Road between Farmington and Gill Roads in Section 4, 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 Planninf
Commission and Petition 78-6-8-20 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and. Taylor.
NAYS: Bennett.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#194-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated. February
14, 1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
2-28-79, adopted on February 13, 1979, with regard to Petition 78-12-2-32
submitted by J. D'Adamo requesting waiver use approval to construct and
operate a veterinary clinic on the north side of Joy Road between Oporto
and Melvin in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 78-12-2-32 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop and Taylor.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8 35 P. M
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#195-79 RESOLVED, that having received a communication from the City
Clerk, dated February 20, 1979, to which is attached a letter from
Republic Development Company, 31275 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48018, dated. February 1, 1979, with respect to acceptance of a
Personal Bond in connection with financial assurances heretofore established
in Council Resolution 56-79, adopted on January 24, 1979, guarantying the
satisfactory installation of improvements in Quakertown Subdivision No. 2,
in the West 1/2 of Section 18, City of Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the City Clerk to accept as a part of the
financial assurances set forth in paragraph (8) of the aforesaid resolution,
a personal bond executed by Leonard R. Farber, Abe Green, and Aubrey H
Ettenheimer in the sum of $667,425.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 8:36 P. M
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#196-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Planning Director, dated February 16, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 58-79, relative to the matter of vandalism problems
which have occurred at certain property adjacent to an open path lying
within Bretton Road right-of-way between Parkville Avenue in Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 7 and Maplewood Avenue in Hearthstone Subdivision, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Engineering
Division for its report and recommendation with respect to the installa-
tion of sidewalks in the unimproved portion of the Bretton Road right-of-wa
which report is to include an estimate of the cost of such installation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#197-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Rev
Kenneth G Davis, Rector, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 16360 Hubbard.
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated February 13, 1979, wherein a request
is made to erect signs in connection with the Church's antique show and
bazaar, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission to St.
Andrew's Episcopal Church to erect one A-Type Sign at Five Mile and Hubbard
Roads and one A-Type Sign at Six Mile and Hubbard Roads on April 27 and
28, 1979, and one A-Type Sign at each of the aforesaid intersections on
November 8, 1979 for the purpose of providing direction to the Church.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#198-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 6, 1979, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, with regard to the appointment by the Mayor
of Mr. Raymond E Cupples, Jr , 32724 Barkley, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as
a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. Kenneth Miencier, which term will expire on April 2,
1982, the Council does hereby determine to confirm the appointment of
Mr. Raymond E Cupples, Jr. , it is further provided that he shall take the
Oath of Office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3 of the City Charter
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS: None
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-2509 THROUGH
Im. 2-2512 AND ADDING SECTIONS 2-2513 THROUGH 2-2515
OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 25 (AGING ORDINANCE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
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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 Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE 3
OF TITLE 3 (NUISANCES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION
3-120 AND REPEALING SECTION 3-121 THEREOF.
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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#199-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Civil
Service Commission, dated February 13, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion adopted on January 25, 1979, with respect to Food Service Supervisor
pay rates and which concurs in the changes approved by the City Council in
Council Resolution 34-79, the Council does hereby determine to approve the
following rates of pay for Food Service Supervisor:
Step 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$5.00 $5.10 $5.20 s5 41 $5.63 $5 86
provided, further, that the present Food Service Supervisor shall be paid
at the rates originally recommended by the Civil Service Commission, which
rates shall be "red circle" rates as follows
Step 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$5.37 S5 48 $5.59 35.81 $6.04 $6.28
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and. Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#200-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 14, 1979, approved by the Finance Director, with respect
to a proposed increase in salary for the Executive Director of the Livonia
Housing Commission, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter
to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#201-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated February 23, 1979, to which is attached a communication from
Haughton Elevator, Division of Reliance Electric Company, dated February
19, 1979, wherein the City of Livonia is informed that the contract
heretofore entered into by and between the City and Haughton Elevator,
Division of Reliance Electric Company, 671 Spencer Street, P.O Box 780,
Toledo, Ohio 43601, for the Phase III, Part 4 (Elevators) construction of
the new Civic Center Municipal Building, as authorized in Council Resolu-
tion 697-77, adopted on July 13, 1977, has been assigned to Schindler
Holding AG of Lucerne, Switzerland, the Council does hereby determine to
consent to such assignment and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby au-
thorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in
the manner and form submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#202-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated December 29, 1978, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Albert E Spicer, Jr. ,
15749 Ellen Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with provi-
sions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance
No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council doeE
hereby find that the proposed division and combination of Tax Item Numbers
46 043 99 0021 000 and 46 043 99 0022 000 would not be contrary to the
spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing and combining of the same into three (3) parcels, the
legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel 1
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as
follows Beginning at a point which is N .00° 01' 11" W 385.00 ft along
the West line of Section 11 and N 89° 31' 49" E 60 00 ft from the South-
west corner of Section 11, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , thence N 89° 31' 49" E
124.66 ft. , thence S 00° 01' 11" E 100.00 ft. ; thence S 89° 31' 49" W
124.66 ft. ; thence N 00° 01' 11" W 100 00 ft. to the point of beginning -
(12,466 Square Feet --- 0.286 Acre)
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Parcel 2
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as
follows: Beginning at a point which is N 00° 01' 11" W 285.00 ft. along
the West line of Section 11 and N 89° 31' 49" E 60 00 ft. from the South-
west corner of Section 11, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , thence N 89° 31' 49" E
124.66 ft. ; thence S 00° 01' 11" E 100.00 ft. , thence S 89° 31' 49" W
124.66 ft. ; thence N 00° 01' 11" W 100.00 ft. to the point of beginning -
(12,466 Square Feet --- 0 286 Acre)
Parcel 3
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as
follows: Beginning at a point which is N 00° 01' 11" W 185.00 ft. along
the West line of Section 11 and N 89° 31' 49" E 60.00 ft. from the South-
west corner of Section 11, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , thence N 89° 31' 49" E
124.66 ft. ; thence S 00° 01' 11" E 125.00 ft. , thence S 89° 31' 49" W
124.66 ft. ; thence N 00° 01' 11" W 125 00 ft. to the point of beginning -
(15,583 Square Feet --- 0 358 Acre).
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made
a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause
a certified, copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#203-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution 12-249-78, adopted
on December 12, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-10-1-34 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on
property located on the east side of Hubbard Road, south of Six Mile Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, from RUFC to P.L , and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February
19, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 30-79, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 78-10-1-34 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
- A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#204-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
19, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
12-250-78, adopted on December 12, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-10-1-35
submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning on
property located on the south side of Six Mile Road, east of Newburgh in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, from R-3-B to P.L. , and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February
19, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 30-79, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 78-10-1-35 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner
is hereby instructed, to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Depart-
ment of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#205-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
19, 1978, from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-251-78, adopted on December 12, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-10-1-36 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion,
for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Hix Road,
north of Northfield, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, from RUF to P.L. ,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on February 19, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 30-79, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 78-10-1-36 is hereby approved and granted; and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publica-
tion to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map,
the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#206-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
19, 1978, from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
12-252-78, adopted on December 12, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-10-1-37 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of
zoning on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road, north of
Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, from RUF to P L , and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
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February 19, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 30-79, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 78-10-1-37 is hereby approved and granted; and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#207-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
19, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
12-253-78, adopted on December 12, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-10-1-38 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of
zoning on property located north of Joy Road, east of Newburgh Road, in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to P.L. , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 19, 1979,
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 30-79, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
78-10-1-38 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#208-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
19, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
12-254-78, adopted on December 12, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-10-1-40
submitted by Biltmore Properties Company for a change of zoning on property
located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Eight Mile Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to R-3, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 19, 1979,
pursuant to Council Resolution 30-79, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
78_10_1_40 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventu- a, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 19, 1978, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-256-78, adopted on December 12, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-10-1-39, submitted by Wood and Wood, P C for a change of zoning on
property located on the southwest corner of Eight Mile and Gill Road, in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFB to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 19, 1979,
pursuant to Council Resolution 30-79, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
78-10-1-39 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the
action taken by the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 19, 1978, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-256-78, adopted on December 12, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-10-1-39, submitted by Wood and Wood, P C for a change of zoning on
Imw property located on the southwest corner of Eight Mile and Gill Road, in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFB to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 19, 1979,
pursuant to Council Resolution 30-79, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 12, 1979
for further consideration.
A role call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result.
AYES. Raymond, Nash and Taylor.
NAYS. Bishop, Ventura and Bennett
The Vice-President declared the motion to refer, DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: Raymond, Nash and Taylor
The Vice-President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#209-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated December 19, 1978, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 12-256-78, adopted on December 12, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-10-1-39, submitted by Wood and Wood, P C for a change of zoning on
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property located on the southwest corner of Eight Mile and Gill Road, in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFB to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing wi regard to this matter on February 19, 1979,
pursuant to Council Resolution 30-79, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#210-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 10, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 1-7-79 adopted on January 9, 1979 with regard to Petition 78-12-8-39,
submitted by W L Carroll Associates, Architects, requesting site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to expand the Montgomery Ward
Department Store located at the southwest corner of Plymouth Road and
Middlebelt Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended,
as well as letters dated March 5, 1979 from Abe Green, Wonderland Center,
and George W Schmidt, Senior Vice-President of Montgomery Ward, respec-
tively, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 78-12-8-39 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions.
(1) that Site and Landscape Plan, Sheet Al, dated 12/12/78, as
revised on 3/6/79, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to,
and further, that all landscape materials as shown on the
approved Landscape Plan shall be installed on the site prior to
16. issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and thereafter permanently
maintained in a healthy condition;
(2) that Building Elevation Plan, Sheet A, dated 12/19/78, as
revised, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to;
(3) that the signage as illustrated on the approved Building
Elevation Plan, Sheet A, dated 12/22/78, as revised, which is
hereby approved shall be limited in size to dimensions as scaled
on said plan, and
(4) that any additional signage proposed to be either attached to
the building or erected separately shall be first reviewed by
the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#211-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 10,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
6-113-78, adopted on June 20, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-3-1-17
submitted by Richard M Lewiston for a change of zoning on property
located on the south side of Margareta Drive between Newburgh Road and the
1-275 Freeway in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, from R-5 to R-3, and, the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
September 11, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 702-78, the Council does
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hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 78-3-1-17 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is
hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepar-
ed indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law
is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543, as amended
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#212-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
City Attorney to commence negotiations with the Livonia Public Schools
School District for acquisition of that portion of the property designated
for park and greenbelt purposes (being 4.8+ Acres) on the plans prepared
by the Planning Department of the City of Livonia for the property located
on the south side of Margareta Drive between Newburgh Road and the 1-275
freeway in the northeast 1/4 of Section 7.
A Iroll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result mm AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: *Ventura.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement My 'no' vote is cast
because I believe that we should buy the entire parcel instead of 4.8 acres.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#213-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of the Department of Community Resources, dated February 23, 1979, which
bears the signature of the Superintendent of the Parks and Recreation
Department and, the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, wherein it is requested that funds be transferred from the
Parks and Recreation Budget to the Administrative Services Budget in order
to implement the relocation of the Senior Citizens Program to the Community
Resources Department, the Council does hereby determine to transfer the
following amounts to the following accounts
From To
Amount Acct No Acct. No.
4831 00 Building Maintenance, Senior 707-931 010 174-931 010
Citizen Center
498.00 Supplies for Senior Citizen 717-764 174-728
Units
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From To
L Amount
Acct No
8636.00 Bus trips for 14 senior
717-942.020 Acct. No.
174-942.020
citizen units (S625/yr/unit)
200.00 Mileage for Cathy Montgomery 717-861.010 174-864.010
12992.00 Salary, effective 3/1/79 for 717-702 174-702
Cathy Montgomery
797.00 FICA for Cathy Montgomery 717-715 174-715
1336.00 Pension for Cathy Montgomery 717-722 174-722
160.00 Life Insurance for C 717-720 174-720
Montgomery
642.00 Medical, Dental, Optical for 717-719 174-719
Cathy Montgomery
2047.50 Salary, effective 3/1/79 for 711-702 174-702
Judith Martin
125.51 FICA for Judith Martin 711-715 174-715
lim A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS* None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated September 19, 1978, wherein he requests that the Council study the
need for a Women's Commission in the City of Livonia, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing on February 19, 1979, pursuant to
Council Resolution 33-79, adopted on January 10, 1979, with regard to the
formation of a Women's Commission, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#214-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated September 19, 1978, wherein he requests that the Council study the
need for a Women's Commission in the City of Livonia, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing on February 19, 1979, pursuant to
Council Resolution 33-79, adopted on January 10, 1979, with regard to the
formation of a Women's Commission, the Council does hereby determine to
refer a proposed ordinance entitled "Commission on the Status of Women" to
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the Mayor and the Department of Law as well as the Legislative Committee
for their respective reports and recommendations
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Raymond, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS: Bishop.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#215-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
26, 1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement dated February 7, 1979 executed by William H Groce and
Katie C Groce, his wife conveying
The East 6 ft. of the South 30 ft of the North 140.00 ft. of
the following described parcel
The East 1/2 of the N W 1/4 of the S E 1/4 of the N E 1/4
of the S W 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the South 30 0 ft thereof and
also except the North 30 0 ft thereof (Part of Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 02P40)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement 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 Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#216-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated January 31, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in
conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement with regard to the Louis Nelson Industrial Subdivision, in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared
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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 obliga-
tion of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assess-
ment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information
estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations have been properly
filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of February 22,
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, April 2, 1979 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, 33001
Five Mile Road, 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#217-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated February 5, 1.979, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to the
requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of Ordinance:
as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street lighting with
underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in conformity
with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having ascertained
the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improve-
ment with regard to the Quakertown Subdivision No 1 located in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 18, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to
be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an 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 February 22, 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, April 2, 1979 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, 33001 Five Mile
Road, 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.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#218-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated February 15, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in
conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the pro-
posed improvement with regard to the Laurel Park South Subdivision in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared
and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an 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 obliga-
tion of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assess-
ment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information
estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations have been properly
filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of February 22,
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, April 2, 1979 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, 33001
Five Mile Road, 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#219-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated February 15., 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in
conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement with regard to the Windridge Subdivision No. 2 located in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared
and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an
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
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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
February 22, 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, April 2, 1979 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, 33001 Five Mile Road, 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#220-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated February 1, 1979, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to the
requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of OrdinanceE
as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street lighting with
underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in conformity with
the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having ascertained the
assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement
with regard to the Cureter Industrial Subdivision, located in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 28, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to
be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an 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 February 22, 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, April 2, 1979 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, 33001 Five Mile Road, 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#221-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated February 2, 1;79, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed installation of three (3) 250 Watt High Pressure Sodium
lights with underground wiring on Veronica Drive approximately 1400 feet
East of Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S. , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated
the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and
having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor
and an 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 recommenda-
tions have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk
under date of February 22, 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, April 23, 1979
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, 33001 Five Mile Road, 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#222-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated February 9, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed installation of twenty-seven (27) 250 Watt High Pressure
Sodium Lights with underground wiring in the Laurel Park Complex in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared
and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an 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 February 22,
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, April 23, 1979 at 8.00 P.M as the date and time
for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which
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public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#223-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
from the City Engineer dated January 31, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 20-79, adopted on January 10, 1979, wherein
the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed installation of ornamental street lighting with
underground wiring and the installation of street lighting on existing
poles in the Sunset Hills Subdivision, located in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 11, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be
prepared plans and specifications therefor and an 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 February 22, 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, April 23, 1979 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, 33001
Five Mile Road, 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 Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#224-79 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, April 23,
1979 at 8.00 P M at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items.
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(1) Petition 79-1-1-1 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a
change of zoning of property located on the Northeast corner of
Melvin Avenue and Pembroke in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2,
irr from RUFA to P.L , the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution 2-13-79 recommended to the City Council that Petition
79-1-1-1 be approved,
(2) Petition 79-1-1-2 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a
change of zoning of property located on the Southeast corner of
Wayne Road and Six Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16,
from R-3-B to P L , the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution 2-14-79 recommended to the City Council that Petition
79-1-1-2 be approved,
(3) Petition 79-1-1-3 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a
change of zoning of property located on the Southeast corner of
West Chicago and Sunset Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
35, from R-1 to P L , the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution 2-15-79 recommended to the City Council that Petition
79-1-1-3 be approved,
(4) Petition 79-1-1-4 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a
change of zoning of property located north of Joy Road, east of
Gilman Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, from RUF to
P L , the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
2-16-79 recommended to the City Council that Petition 79-1-1-4
be approved, and
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 td the Zoning Ordinance,
(and/or)
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#225-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 21,
1979, from the Engineering Division transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement dated May 26, 1978, executed by Morris Friedman, President
of Style Building Company, Angelo DiPonio, President of Greenfield
Construction Company, and Angelo and Margaret DiPonio conveying
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The South 20 feet and the West 20 feet, also the South 20 feet of the
North 28 feet of the West 290 feet of the following described parcel
of land.
Part of the N.W 1/4 of Section 26, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, beginning at a point distant due North along
the West line of said Section 26, 1323 45 ft and S 89° 23' 58" E
1290 29 ft. from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 26, thence
continuing S 89° 23' 58" E 591 14 ft to a point on the westerly
right-of-way line of Industrial Road, thence along said right-of-way
line S 00° 28' 30" W 481.96 ft , thence N. 89° 27' 00" W 590 76
ft , thence N 00° 25' 49" E 482.48 ft. to the point of beginning
Containing 6 542 acres of land more or less
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement 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 Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS. None.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 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 73-9-1-32
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO P
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#226-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council
imr for the month of April, 1979
Wednesday, April 4, 1979, and
Wednesday, April 25, 1979
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted, it was
#227-79 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#228-79 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is authorized by Act 338, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, to approve, authorize, and incorporate a public
body corporate known as the Economic Development Corporation of the City
of Livonia with powers granted by Act 338 to provide means and methods for
the encouragement and assistance of industrial and commercial enterprises
in locating and expanding in the City of Livonia; and,
WHEREAS, application has been made to the City Council of the
City of Livonia for permission to incorporate the Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia, which application includes proposed
articles of incorporation, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is required by Act 338, P.A. 197+, as
amended, to give public notice of the receipt of said application, to
invite competing applications and to have a public hearing with regard to
said application or applications, and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City, and the
citizens herein, to provide for such public hearing
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS
1 To receive and accept the application dated March 2, 1979 from David
Lieberman, Robert L Biederman and Alfra Jean Padula for the establishment
and incorporation of an economic development corporation
2. To give notice that the public is hereby invited to file competing
applications for the establishment of such corporation
3 That a public hearing be set for April 2, 1979, at 8.00 P M in the
Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
4 That notice of the time and place of said hearing be published once
in the Livonia Observer, the official newspaper of general circulation in
the City, the first of said publications being at least 10 days before the
date set for the hearing
5 That the notice to be substantially in the following form
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NOTICE TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA OF A
PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Livonia has
received an application requesting the permission and approval to
incorporate an Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Act 338,
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended, and the Public is hereby
invited to file COMPETING APPLICATIONS for the establishment of such
a corporation
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Livonia
intends to hold a public hearing regarding the approval of an application
for the incorporation of an ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said public hearing will be held on Monday,
April 2, 1979, at 8.00 P M in the Livonia City Hall, located at 33001
Five Mile Road, in said City
For information concerning the subject of this Notice, please contact
the City Clerk at the Livonia City Hall, Livonia, Michigan, call
421-2000, Ext 213.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 4(1) of
Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974
City Clerk
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#229-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 19, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council
does hereby determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution 866-78,
adopted on September 27, 1978, so as to reduce the financial assurances
now on deposit with the City for general improvements in the Woodcreek
Farms Subdivision No 3, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, to
$35,500 00 of which at least $4,000 00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost
Iwo of remaining general improvements in said subdivision, and the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accord-
ingly, further, all other financial assurances now on deposit with the City
including those for sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and
unchanged, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized
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: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#230-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 6, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an Agreement between
the Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Livonia, for the
reconstruction of Levan Road from approximately 500 feet north of Westbound
Schoolcraft Road northerly to approximately 600 feet south of Five Mile
Road, for the estimated cost of $1,062,000, the Federal share being in the
amount of $796,500, and the City of Livonia's share being in the amount of
$265,500, the Council does hereby determine to approve the said agreement
in the manner and form submitted and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia;
and the Council does hereby authorize an appropriation in the amount of
$265,500 from the $7 9 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#231-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated March 5, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, together with
a proposed contract between the City of Livonia and the Michigan Opera
Theatre which provides for an Opera-in-Residence Program for the period of
April 2, 1979 to April 7, 1979, and one performance of "La Traviata" to be
performed at the Louis E Schmidt Auditorium at Clarenceville High School
on April 7, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to approve said
contract in the manner and form submitted and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia; and, further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $3000 00 from Account No. 101-739-882-010.000
(Community Promotion) for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None
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Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-223
OF CHAPTER 2 (TAXICABS) OF TITLE 6 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
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, this 902nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9 35 P M , March 7, 1979
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ADDISON W. :A ON, CI'Y CLERK