HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-02-21 17602
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 21, 1979, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at approximately 8 15 P M. . Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert E McCann, Robert F.
Nash, Gerald D Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Robert R Bishop Absent--Jerry
Raymond and Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Robert M Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney,
James M. Inglis, Director-Secretary, Livonia Housing Commission, Robert Turner,
Police Chief; Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer Board, Ronald R Reinke, Acting
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, Judith A Scurto, Planning Commission; Chella
Lewis, Civil Service Commission, Robert E Osborn, Director of Public Works; G E
Siemert, City Engineer, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; Ronald Mardiros, City
Assessor; John Nagy, City Planner; Richard 0 Jones, Public Utilities Manager,
Robert Wisler, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, and Russell Gronevelt,
Superintendent of Public Service.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#108-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 900th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held February 7, 1979, are hereby approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#109-79 WHEREAS, the citizens of this community have been deeply saddened
by the recent death of Jacob L (Jack) Menuck, and
WHEREAS, he played a prominent role in the growth and development
of this community, having been the principal in companies which developed
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and built more than 1000 homes and condominiums in this City; and
WHEREAS, during the course of a career which spanned more than 22
years in Livonia, he came to be known as a man of character, honesty and
integrity; and
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WHEREAS, his good nature and warm personality will be missed by
his many friends and associates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Livonia, deems it fitting at this time to record its sorrow upon the
passing of a respected citizen and friend and to join with his family and
the community in mourning the loss of Jack Menuck
The communication from the Department of Law, dated February 8, 1979,
with respect to Jeffrey Lauren Land Company vs The City of Livonia, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the CETA Program Administrator, dated January 30,
1979, transmitting Quarterly Reports relative to the City of Livonia CETA Program,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
Petition 78-10-3-16
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29 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 78-8-1-32
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.
$ .moll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
im. AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
iftthe 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 78-9-1-33
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3B TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#110-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated January 29, 1979, which bears the signature of
lift the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Williams Gun Sight
Company, 7389 Lapeer Road, Davison, Michigan 48423, for supplying the City
(Division of Police) with 35 Remington Model 870P Shotguns, with the trade-
in of 35 used Remington shotguns, for the price of $3643.85, 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. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#111-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated January 29, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the unit price bid of Allie
Brothers of Livonia, 20331 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for the
purchase of replacement police uniforms for the fiscal year 1978-1979 for
the estimated total price of $36,627 50, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications
A roll L call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#112-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated January 25, 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, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the unit price bid of Haggerty Lumber & Supply
Company, 2055 Haggerty Road, Walled Lake, Michigan 48088, for supplying
the City (Public Service Division--Parks Section) with lumber for park
picnic tables for the estimated total price of $3412.50, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#113-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated January 25, 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, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Harold Thomas Nursery, 14925 Middle-
belt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for the 1979 Street Tree Planting
Program, for the estimated total cost of $20,100.00, based upon the Public
Service Division's estimate of items involved, and subject to a final
payment based upon the actual items supplied, for the unit prices accepted
herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as required; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#114-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 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, and to which is attached a copy of
a letter dated January 17, 1979 from R E Dailey & Company, Construction
Manager, concurred in by Ralls-Hamill Architects, Inc. , the Council does
lbwhereby accept the bid of Farnell Equipment Company, 2950 Todd, P.O. Box
1186, Troy, Michigan 48099, for the Phase III, Part 39 (law library
shelving) construction work of the new Civic Center Municipal Building
in the amount of $3814.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item and meets all specifications, and the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$3814.00 from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds for this
purpose, and the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve
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all minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#115-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 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, with regard to the award of a
contract in the amount of $44,074 00 to Precast/Schokbeton, Inc. , 20169
James Couzens, Detroit, Michigan 48235 (being Phase III, Part 3P, Precast
Concrete) construction work of the new Civic Center Municipal Building,
previously authorized in Council Resolution 997-77 adopted on October 26,
1977, the Council does hereby authorize an increase in the said contract
from $41+,074.00 to $69,998.00, the action herein being taken for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an additional sum not
to exceed $25,924.00 from Federal Economic Development Administration
Funds for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#116-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated January 23, 1979,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the need to purchase snow removal
equipment to be used to maintain the sidewalks, driveways and approaches
at Silver Village, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of the sum of $1328.35 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account of the Silver Village Senior Citizens Housing Fund for
this purpose, 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. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#117-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated January 23, 1979,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the
bid of Acme Corporation, 5670 Federal, Detroit, Michigan, for the purchase
of Tables and Chairs to furnish the Community Room at Silver Village for
the price of $1908.50, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets specifications, and which equipment is described as follows.
100 Folding Chairs $ 675.00
1 Chair Caddy 69.50
6 Banquet Tables 345.00
1 Table Caddy 79.00
8 Round Card Tables 740 00
$ 1,908.50
and for this purpose, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $1908.50 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
of the Silver Village Senior Citizens Housing Fund
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#118-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Public
Utility Manager, Superintendent of Public Service and the Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation, dated December 1, 1978, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the purchase of two additional dehumidification units, Cimco
"Humicon" 7-1/2 h.p., to be installed at the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, from
Cimco Limited, 65 Villers Street, Toronto, Ontario IMA-3S1, for the price
of $10,770.00; further, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of.
$14,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be expended for this
purpose, together with the additional costs involved for the installation
of these units; further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
said purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2-213(d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, *Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement: I am voting "aye" but I
still think this is an incorrect way to solve this problem and feel that a comprehen-
sive study, as to the feasible way to maintain and repair same, be made
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
liw adopted, it was
#119-79 RESOLVED, that the subject of year round use of the recreational
facilities, namely, Ford Field and Devon-Aire Ice Rinks, be referred to
the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and recommendation as
to the cost of accomplishing such use, and further, the Council does hereby
request the submission of a five year plan with respect to the cost of
maintenance and improvement of these facilities
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#120-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and the Superintendent of Public
Service, dated January 30, 1979, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for
additional funds for ice rink maintenance and operation, the Council does
hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $16,000.00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account 101-715-931 000 000, 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. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#121-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated January 19, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which are attached letters from R L Jones & Associates, Inc , dated
December 12, 1978 and January 15, 1979, detailing the City's insurance
costs and coverage, and wherein a request is submitted for authorization
for the payment of the City's total insurance premium costs in the amount
of $523,282.00, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the sum
of $301,683.38 to the City's insurance agent, R L Jones & Associates, Inc
for this purpose and does further determine to refer the balance of the
aforesaid request for the payment of insurance premium costs to the Finance
and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation, 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 Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None
low *Councilman Bishop was excused at 8 31 P M
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#122-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated February 1, 1979, wherein a request is submitted for funds
L required to repair the existing perforating machine, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $500 00 from Account
253-983 (Capital Outlay-Office Equipment) to Account 253-934 (Office
Equipment Maintenance) for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
*CouncilmRn Bishop returned at 8:32 P. M
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#123-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated January 18, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to
designate the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper, Division of Suburban
Communications Corporation, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as
the official newspaper of the City of Livonia for the period of March 1,
1979 through February 29, 1980.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to
Petition No 78-4-2-11 of Concrete Control Corporation to park trucks and equipment
on property zoned M-1, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, was removed and
will be considered at the Study Session to be conducted on March 12, 1979
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#124-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 26,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
1-8-79 adopted on January 23, 1979, with regard to Petition 78-12-2-31,
submitted by Volk London, Architects, requesting waiver use approval to
construct a children's day care center on property zoned P S and located
on the north side of Six Mile Road, west of the 1-96 Freeway in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 7, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 78-12-2-31
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: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#125-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 18, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 1-4-79 adopted on January 9, 1979, with regard to Petition 78-11-3-17,
submitted by Ross Properties, requesting the vacating of an easement
located south of Eight Mile Road and east of Angling Road in Section 1, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and to grant and approve the said Petition 78-11-3-17,
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary
vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#126-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 26, 1979, which transmits its resolution
1-9-79 adopted on January 23, 1979, with regard to Petition 78-9-3-11,
submitted by Mark K & Paula M Lee, requesting the partial vacating of an
easement located west of Angeline Circle, north of Richland, in the North-
west 1/4+ of Section 32, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
L recommendation of the City Planning Commission and to grant and approve the
said petition; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#127-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 18, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 1-5-79 adopted on January 9, 1979, with regard to Petition 78-11-3-18,
submitted by Robert E McMonagle and Grace A McMonagle, requesting the
vacating of an alley located north of Clarita Avenue in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 10, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion of the City Planning Commission and to grant and approve the said
Petition 78-11-3-18, subject to the retention of a 20' wide public utility
easement over the area to be vacated, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with
this resolution
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS• None.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#128-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January
29, 1979, submitted by Merriman Industrial Park, 3221 West Big Beaver
Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, wherein a request is made for the vacating of
an easement north of Plymouth Road and east of Merriman Road, in the S W
1/4 of Section 26, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to
the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accordance
with provisions of law and city ordinance
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#129-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated January 17, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a request from Mr. & Mrs. Fred Greene,
19521 Shadyside, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 28$, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of
Ordinance No 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the
Council does hereby find that the proposed division and combination of
Tax Item No. 46 011 01 0199 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 two parcels, the legal descrip-
tions of which shall read as follows
Parcel 1
All of Lot 198 and the South 20.00 ft of Lot 199, Westmore Sub of part
of W. 1/2 of the S W 1/4 of Sec. 3, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan. (as recorded in Liber 48 of Plats, Page 85,
Wayne County Records )
and
Parcel 2
The North 20 00 ft of Lot 199 and all of Lot 200, Westmore Sub. of part
of W 1/2 of the S W. 1/4 of Sec. 3, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan (as recorded in Liber 48 of Plats, Page 85,
Wayne County Records. )
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: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS- None
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#130-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated February 5, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. u. Mrs. John Oman, 28219 Farmington
Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, and in accordance with the 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 does
hereby find that the proposed division of Tax Item No. 46 007 99 0019 000
(02M11a1) would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid
ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing the same into two
parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
rarcel A
All of Tax Parcel No 02Mllal being the N 88 ft of the S 1496 ft. of
the W 442.5 ft of the S 4' 1/4, Sec. 2, City of Livonia, except the
W. 237 50 ft. , also except the E. 30 0 ft. thereof. 0 35 ac
and
Parcel B
All of Tax Parcel No. 02Mllal being the N. 88 ft of the S. 1496 ft of
the W. 442.5 ft of the S W 1/4, Sec. 2, City of Livonia, except the
E. 205.0 ft. , also except the W 60 ft thereof 0 36 ac
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: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#131-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 16, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Ager Building Company, 27620 Farmington
Road, Suite 250, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, the proprietor of the
Bainbridge Courts Subdivision, located in the N W 1/4 of Section 11, of
the financial assurances previously deposited with respect to general
improvements and sidewalk improvements, pursuant to Council Resolution
689-73 adopted on August 15, 1973, and as subsequently amended by Council
Resolutions 350-74, 912-74, 8-75 and 1042-77, which previously reduced such
financial assurances to $29,700 00 of which $2700.00 was to be in cash, and
$12,400 00 of which $2480 00 was to be in cash, respectively, to guaranty
the satisfactory installation of general and sidewalk improvements in the
Bainbridge Courts Subdivision, and the action herein is 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
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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: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS• None.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 8.45 P M.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#132-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 29, 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 698-77, adopted
on July 13, 1977, and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 72-78,
246-78 and 755-78, so as to further reduce the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City for general improvements in Brookwood West Subdivision
located in the southwest 1/4 of Section 11, to $18,000.00 of which at least
$10,000 00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining general improve-
ments in said subdivision, and the financial assurance now on deposit with
the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; further, all other finan-
cial assurances now on deposit with the City, including those for sidewalk
improvements, shall remain the same and unchanged, and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or inciden-
tal to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 8 46 P M
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#133-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 18, 1979, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 891-78, with regard to a proposed land exchange of property
between the City of Livonia and the Ager Building Company in Section 3,
wherein the City would convey 9 3 acres of unused portions of land on the
south side of the Tarabusi Drain to Ager Building Company in exchange for
approximately 9 3 acres of land on the north side of the Tarabusi Drain,
located immediately west of and adjacent to the Livonia Jaycee Park, the
Council does hereby determine to approve in concept of the proposed land
exchange and to refer this matter to the Engineering Division and the
Department of Law for the preparation of the legal descriptions and legal
instruments necessary to complete this transaction, the same to be
submitted to Council for approval
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
imetNAYS• None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#134-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 24, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached a proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia and the C & 0
Railway Company relative to the improvement of Newburgh Road by construct-
ing a grade separation thereon between Plymouth Road and Schoolcraft Road
in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby
determine to approve the said Agreement and to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the said
Agreement, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#135-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 22, 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, wherein it is indicated that in connection with
the Newburgh Road widening program it will be necessary to relocate two
street light poles on the east side of Newburgh Road, approximately 750'
south of Five Mile Road, the cost of which relocation will be in the amount
of $714.00, the Council does hereby determine to request and authorize the
Detroit Edison Company to perform such work, and the Council does further
appropriate the sum of $714.00 from the 7 9 Million Dollar General Obliga-
tion Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose; and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or inciden-
tal to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#136-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 16, 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, with respect to the proposed 1979
Concrete Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing Program, the Council does hereby
authorize the Engineering Division to prepare plans and specifications and
thereafter advertise for bids for the subject program
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#137-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated October 24, 1978, and the report and recommenda-
tion of the Chief of Police, dated February 6, 1979, in connection there-
with, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Stan's Market,
Inc , to transfer stock interest in 1978-79 SDM licensed corporation
located at 38000 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia, Wayne County, by dropping Stanley
and Norma Albus as stockholders and transferring their stock to existing
stockholder Thomas Albus and new stockholder Michael D Albus; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop and unanimously
adopted, it was
#138-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Business
Administrator of the Livonia Public Schools School District, dated January
25, 1979, with regard to the possible sale by the Schools to the City of
Livonia of certain vacant property located in Sections 4 and 5, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Planning Department and the Parks and
Recreation Commission for their respective reports and recommendations
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#139-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated December 19, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
request received from certain residents within the Tiffany Park Subdivision
to improve an approximately 800' section of gravel road on Eckles Road
north of Ross Avenue, south of Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby
request that the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners either follow
through with the paving of this approximate 800' long unimproved section of
Eckles with the understanding that the City of Livonia will assume its 50%
share of the cost, or authorize the City of Livonia to undertake a project
to improve this section of Eckles with the understanding that the Wayne
County Road Commission will reimburse the City of Livonia for 50% of the
cost thereof; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#140-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Ziegler Place Tenants Association, dated January 18, 1979,
wherein a request is submitted for the improvement of St. Martins from
Purlingbrook to the Livonia Mall Shopping Center, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Engineering Division for its report and recommends
tion
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Vern Foster
of Yellow & Red Cabs, dated January 31, 1979, wherein a request is sub-
mitted for an increase in the rates for taxicabs as set forth in Section
6-223 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Ordinance No 1250,
and which ordinance amendment would provide the following taxicab rates:
$1 00 for the first 1/5 mile
20$ each additional 1/5 mile
20$ each 72 seconds waiting time
the Council does hereby determine to approve of the same and to refer this
item to the Department of Law for the preparation of the necessary ordinan:.-
amendment for submission to Council
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#141-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Vern Foster
of Yellow & Red Cabs, dated January 31, 1979, wherein a request is sub-
mitted for an increase in the rates for taxicabs as set forth in Section
6-223 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Ordinance No 1250,
and which ordinance amendment would provide the following taxicab rates
$1 00 for the first 1/5 mile
20$ each additional 1/5 mile
20$ each 72 seconds waiting time
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of
the Whole Meeting to be conducted on March 7, 1979 at 7 30 P M for
further consideration
The communication from the Mayor dated January 25, 1979, and
communication from the Police Chief dated January 8, 1979, with respect to traffic
problems on Barkley Street, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (CR 1133-78)
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#142-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated December 19, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits
resolutions adopted by the Civil Service Commission on November 16, 1978
and December 7, 1978, wherein it is recommended that the agreement between
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the City of Livonia and Local 192 be amended and revised so as to provide
that where both husband and wife work for the City, that each shall be
entitled to the maximum dental reimbursement specified so long as a spouse
who claims a dental reimbursement is not also claimed as a dependent for
this purpose, and dental expenses for dependent children may be claimed
by either parent but not both, the same to be made effective commencing
on and after December 1, 1978, and having also considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated February 1, 1979, wherein it is recommended that the
proposed amendments between the City and Local 192 with respect to this
item be approved, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and
approve of the action recommended herein and for this purpose does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to execute the Amendatory Agreement necessary to implement the
action taken herein
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#143-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Livonia Historical Commission, dated January 12, 1979,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the renewal of the contract with the City of Livonia and
a member of the Livonia Historical Commission, as designated by the
Commission, authorizing the purchase by this member of artifacts and
furnishings, which agreement would be based upon the same terms and
conditions as those set forth in the Agreement dated January 9, 1978 and
executed pursuant to Council Resolution 1110-77 adopted on December 14,
1977, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the
Department of Law with the request to incorporate in the contract
additional language to assure that a fair market price will be received
for the sale of duplicate items for Greenmead and for the addition of such
other language as the Department of Law deems appropriate
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#144-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated January 15,
1979, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached the operating budget of
the Livonia Housing Commission for the fiscal year ending December 31,
1979, the Council does hereby determine to approve the said budget in the
manner and form herein submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#145-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated December 20, 1978, approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the caretaker-
custodian at McNamara Towers No 1 receive a salary adjustment by an
increase of 2%, plus 25¢ per hour, effective December 1, 1978, as well as
benefits comparable to those received by general employees in the
classified civil service, 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: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#146-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Civil
Service Commission, dated February 2, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 1, 1979,
wherein it is recommended that the following salary range be established
for the position of Legal Aide
First Year Second Year Third Year
Law Student Law Student Law Student
$5 25/hour $5 50/hour $5 75/hour
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 Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#147-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Department of Law, dated January 25, 1979, approved for submission by
the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 10-79, with regard
to a certain offer received to purchase City-owned property located in the
Schanhites Marquette Manor Subdivision, and having also considered a
communication dated February 14, 1979 from Mr Larry Ciampa, as agent for
L C A Building, with regard to this matter, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same back to the Department of Law for a new report
and recommendation
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#148-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 20, 1978, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the replacement of room partitions at the Senior Citizens'
Activities Center, the Council does hereby request that the Parks &
Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Public Service Division,
prepare the necessary specifications and thereafter advertise for bids and
report back to the Council with a recommendation for the purchase and
installation of a replacement folding partition for the Senior Citizen
Building, and, further, the Council does hereby authorize the Community
Resources Department to enter into an agreement for the acceptance of
Federal or State funds for said partition, based upon the stipulation that
the City of Livonia agrees to participate to the extent of 25% of the
costs involved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#149-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated January 12, 1979, to which are attached
subcontract modifications providing for temporary extensions of the
following projects to allow for a continuation of project activities
beyond the original termination dates.
At Madonna College
No. 35 "Human Services"
No. 43 "Beautification and Environment"
No. 44 "College Library Service Expansion"
At the Work/Education Council of Southeastern Michigan, Inc
No. 48 "Administrative Assistance"
No. 49 "Secretarial Assistance"
At the Clarenceville School District
No. 39 "Beautification and Energy Conservation"
At the Livonia Chamber of Commerce
No. 42 "Community Relations"
the Council does hereby authorize the said subcontract modifications in the
manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby requested to execute the same for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary or inciden
tel to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and. McCann
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#150-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated January 30, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Modification 012 to the City of Livonia's CETA Title II Grant, the Council
does hereby authorize the said grant modification in the manner and form
indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby requested to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#151-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated January 30, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Modification 020 to the City of Livonia's CETA Title VI Grant, the Council
does hereby authorize the said Grant Modification in the manner and form
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and the Mayor and. City Clerk are
hereby requested to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#152-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated January 31, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Modification 002 to the Fiscal Year 1979 Annual Plan for the CETA Title I
Grant, the Council does hereby authorize the said Grant Modification in the
manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby requested to execute the same for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#153-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated February 1, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
letter of agreement requested by the United States Department of Labor for
the Private Sector Initiative Program, the Council does hereby authorize
the said agreement in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to
execute the same for and on behalf of the city of Livonia, as well as to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
W154-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated February 5, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to plans
developed for skilled training under CETA for FY 1979, which are as
follows
Agency Training Potential Maximum
Pontiac Business Institute Bookkeeper, Medical $40,750
Transcriptionist, Secretary
the Council does hereby determine to approve and authorize the said
expenditures in the manner indicated.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#155-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated February 6, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to plans
developed for skilled training under CETA for Fiscal Year 1979, which are
as follows.
Agency Training Potential Maximum
Detroit Barber College Barber - Stylist S15,000.00
the Council does hereby determine to approve and authorize the said
expenditures in the manner indicated.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#156-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
14, 1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
2-29-79 adopted on February 13, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-1-2-1
submitted by James Blain Associates requesting waiver use approval to
construct a building for general office uses on property zoned P S
located on the northeast corner of Levan and Schoolcraft Service Drive
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 79-1-2-1 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommend
tion of the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#157-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 298-78 adopted on April 5, 1978, and in accordance with Section
2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of
the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council
under date of February 8, 1979 an assessment roll dated February 5, 1979
for the installation of street lighting on Veronica Drive, east of Levan
Road, in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 29, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 298-78.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of
the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assess-
ment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for
public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will
meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road, on Monday,
April 2, 1979, at 8:00 P M , to review the said Special Assessment Roll,
at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and cir-
culated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of April 2, 1979, the City Clerk is also
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directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof
by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#158-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 790-78 adopted on August 30, 1978, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of February 9, 1979 an assessment roll dated.
February 5, 1979 for the improvement consisting of industrial type pave-
ment of Surrey Avenue and Graytona Avenue, respectively, in the N E 1/4 of
Section 28, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the special
assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed
special assessment district heretofore established for the construction
and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated
in Council Resolution 790-78.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit.
that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road, on
Monday, April 2, 1979, at 8 00 P M , to review the said Special Assessment
Roll, at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of April 2, 1979; the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#159-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated January 30, 1979, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 721-78, with regard to a proposed ordinance that
would create a police reserve unit controlled and supervised by the Police
Department, the Council does hereby determine to refer the total
ordinance, including the proposed creation of a police reserve unit and a
fire fighter reserve unit to the Department of Law for the redrafting of
same; and thereafter to be referred to the Mayor for his report and
recommendation to the Council
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#160-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Water and Sewer Committee, dated February 8, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 65-79, in connection with a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated January 12, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits its resolution WS 2307 1/79, the
Council does hereby determine to approve the Water Budget as submitted
for the fiscal year March 1, 1979 through February 29, 1980.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#161-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Water and Sewer Committee, dated February 8, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 65-79, in connection with a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated January 12, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits its resolution WS 2307 1/79, the
Council does hereby determine to approve the Sewer Budget as submitted
for the fiscal year March 1, 1979 through February 29, 1980
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#162-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Committee, dated February 8, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 66-79, in connection with a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 21, 1978, with regard to a
proposed Multi-Community Cross Connection Control Program for Western
Wayne County Communities, the estimated cost of which is in the amount of
$18,480.00, the Council does hereby determine to approve of the City's
participation in this program and for this purpose authorizes the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute for and on behalf of the City of Livonia an
Agreement to this effect.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#163-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated January 31, 1979, to which is attached a proposal by the Chief
Librarian for a central resource library which includes municipal,
business and finance collections to be located on the 5th floor of the new
City administrative offices building, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the same to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#164-79 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia hereby
designates Robert Turner as the authorized official to request that Edward
N. Hines Drive, from Ford Road to Haggerty Road, in Middle Rouge Parkway,
be temporarily closed to motorized traffic on the following Saturdays.
May 12, June 9, September 8 and October 13, 1979, between the hours of
8:00 A M. and 4.00 P M. each day for the purpose of having "Special
Activities Days"; and
RESOLVED, that in order that adequate arrangements can be made for
the handling of traffic during the hours of closing we designate Robert
Turner, Police Chief, to coordinate all activities with authorized
representatives of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, and
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, after issuance, the official
permit with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne,
Michigan.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#165-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Treasurer of the Livonia Historical Commission, dated January 15, 1979,
approved for submission by the Mayor, which indicates the deposit in the
Historical Commission's Trust Fund of monies received for the period June 1
1978 through November 30, 1978, which are as follows.
Admissions $546.05
Contributions. $145.00 (Lola Valley Garden Club and Quaker
Town Questers)
and to which communication is attached a listing of items donated during
the period December 1, 1977 through November 30, 1978, the Council does
hereby determine for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to accept the
said monies and donated items
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#166-79 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 2,
1979, at 8:00 P M , at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item.
Petition 78-12-1-41, submitted by Dr. Larry J Sandler, D D S
for a change of zoning of property located on the east side of
Newburgh Road, south of Six Mile Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 17, from R-3-B to P S , the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution 1-2-?9 recommended to the City Council
that Petition 78-12-1-41 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have
a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
(b) location of the proposed change 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 dc
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#167-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 14
1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement dated May 31, 1978 executed by W Lukens Ward, Director-
Subsidiary Operations, and Edward J. Hamilton, Corporate Vice President-
Finance & Secretary of the Russell, Burdsall & Ward Corporation, conveying
Part of the N W 1/4 of Section 29, T 1 S , R 9 E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point distant S 0° 03' 59" W along the N-S 1/4 Section
line 1,501 50 ft and S 89° 58' 40" W 1,174 50 ft. from the
North 1/4 corner of Section 29 and proceeding thence S 0°
03' 14" W 20 ft. , thence S 89° 58' 40" W 105 ft. ; thence
N 0° 03' 14" E 20 ft thence N 89° 58' 40" E 105 ft to the
Point of Beginning,
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
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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: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, this 901st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 9:23 P. M. , February 21, 1979.
ADDISON W. BON TY CLERK
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