HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-02-07 17585
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDREDTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 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 Nash 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.
Elected and appointed officials present. Edward H McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W Bacon, City Clerk, Frances S Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C Tatigian,
City Attorney, Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works, Ronald Mardiros, City
Assessor, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, Bobby Duren, Police Department, Michael
Reiser, Water and Sewer Board; Joseph Falk, Planning Commission; John Nagy, City
Planner; H. Patrick O'Neill, Civil Defense Director; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial
Development Coordinator and Mary Dumas, Wayne County Commissioner
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#87-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 899th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 24, 1979, are hereby approved.
At the direction of the Chair, the communication dated February 7, 1979
from Mr. C W Wilhelmsen, President of the Woods Condominium Association, regarding
the action taken with respect to Petition No. 78-9-8-30 at the Regular Meeting of
January 24, 1979, with respect to the site plan approval to construct garden-type
condominium units in Section 7 by Suburban Management & Realty Company, will be
considered at the next Study Session to be conducted on February 14, 1979
The communication from the Finance Director dated January 19, 1979
transmitting unaudited financial statements for twelve months ending November 30,
1978, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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The communication from the Finance Director dated January 29, 1979
transmitting financial statements of the City for month ending December 31, 1978,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#88-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to repeal and
rescind Council Resolution 76-79, adopted on January 24, 1979, which
granted an Industrial Exemption Certificate to Cadillac Motor Car Division
for eight (8) years.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop and Ventura.
NAYS: Bennett.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#89-79 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Cadillac Motor Car Division, dated
December 4, 1978, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 2; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the
City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which
levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which
the proposed facility is to be located, i.e. , the City of Livonia, and
advised each of them that the said Application has been received; and.
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Cadillac Motor Car Division,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in
fact been conducted at 7:30 P M. , Monday, January 15, 1979, at the Livonia
City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, Cadillac Motor Car Division, finds and determines. (a)
that the granting of this industrial facilities exemption certificate
shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of
the local governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of
any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local
governmental unit in which the facility is to be located; and (b) the
applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act
No. 198, P.A. 1974, as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Cadillac Motor Car Division
covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 2 for twelve (12) years.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None.
*The Vice-President relinquished the Chair to Councilman Bishop at 8.12
P.M. to speak on the above motion and resumed the Chair at 8.17 P.M.
*The Vice-President relinquished the Chair to Councilman Bishop at 8:18
P.M. and resumed the Chair at 8:29 P M
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 78-9-3-14)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS. None.
The Vice-President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#90-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 15,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
1-1-79, adopted on January 9, 1979, with regard to Petition 78-11-2-30,
submitted by Lindhout Associates requesting waiver use approval to
construct a one-story residential home for the mentally and physically
handicapped on property zoned R U F located on the northwest corner of
Lyndon and Bainbridge in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 78-11-2-30 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: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS. None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#91-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated January 18, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase from Colony Chrysler/Plymouth,
Incorporated, 111 West Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, of
thirty-three (33) police vehicles for the net total price of $154,612.40
as follows:
20 Volare 4-Door Marked Police Package $5,801.35 $116,027 00
2 Volare 4-Door Semi Marked Police Package 5,701 35 11,402.70
10 Volare 4-Door Unmarked 4,620 77 46,207.70
$173,637 4o
Less Trade-In Allowance
(35 Vehicles) 19,025.00
TOTAL COST . . $154,612 40
and further, the Council does hereby authorize the following transfer of
departmental funds for this purpose
TRANSFERS
BUREAU AMOUNT TO FROM
Special Services $1,097.30 101-323-985 101-302-985
3,957 69 101-323-985 101-307-985
6,725 7o 101-323-985 101-325-985
further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low
State bid price, as well as for the additional reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#92-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated January 16, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia to execute a twenty-two (22) month lease with Tennyson
Car & Truck Rental Company, 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, for the
leasing of three (3) vehicles for Police Intelligence Bureau use which shall
be three (3) current model year vehicles for a total price in the amount of
$16,236 00 ($246.00 per vehicle per month, plus 2¢ per mile over 30,000
miles per year), and for this purpose, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $16,236.00 from Budget Account No. 101-329-985
(Capital Outlay-Vehicles) to Account No 101-329-947 (Transportation
Rental); further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
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contract without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#93-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated January 16, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of
gasoline from Texaco, Inc , effective October 27, November 10, December 9,
December 22, 1978 and January 3, 1979 at the following unit prices.
10/27/78 11/10/78 12/9/78 12/22/78 1/3/79
Regular-Less than .504 511 521 529 .537
4,000 Gals.
Regular-More than .452 .459 .469 .477 .485
4,000 Gals.
imw Lead Free-Less than .5435 .5565 •5665 5745 .5825
4,000 Gals.
Lead Free-More than 4865 4995 5095 5175 5255
4,000 Gals.
said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government Regulations,
further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213 (d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and
all prior resolutions in 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 results
AYES Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Raymond and Councilman Bishop were excused at 8 45 P M
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#94-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated January 16, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem, to which is attached the annual membership notice of the Southeast
Michigan Council of Governments for 1979 in the amount of $5,400 00, the
Council does hereby authorize the payment of same, and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidents
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 Nash, Taylor, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS None.
*Councilman Bishop returned at 8 55 P M
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8 55 P M
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#95-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 11, 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 728-78,
adopted on August 16, 1978, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution
1027-78, adopted on November 15, 1978, so as to reduce the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City for general improvements in the
Quakertown Subdivision No. 1, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18,
to $43,000.00 of which at least $10,000.00 shall be in cash to cover the
cost of remaining general improvements in said subdivision, and the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be
reduced accordingly, further, 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
Imp authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Nash, Taylor, Bishop and Bennett
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#96-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 11, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, to which is
attached a revised Amendatory Agreement received from the Wayne County
Road Commission by letter dated January 3, 1979, with respect to the 1-96
and M-14 Road Improvement Projects, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
to execute the revised Amendatory 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: Nash, Taylor, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#9/-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated January 12, 1979, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and in accordance with
Chapter VIII, Section 6, of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the
Council does hereby determine that the Board of Review shall conduct
Public Hearings in 1979 on the following dates:
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 6, 1979 9.00 a.m.-12:30 p.m 1:30 p m -4:30 p m
Wednesday March 7, 1979 9 30 a m.-12:30 p.m 1.30 p.m.-4:30 p m
Friday March 9, 1979 9:30 a m -12:30 p m 1 30 p m -4:30 p.m
SECOND SESSION
Monday March 12, 1979 3 00 p.m -8:00 p m
Wednesday March 14, 1979 9 30 a m.-12:30 p.m 1:30 p m -4:30 p.m
Friday March 16, 1979 9.30 a m -12:30 p.m. 1 30 p.m -4:30 p.m
Monday March 19, 1979 3:00 p m -8:00 p m
Wednesday March 21, 1979 9 30 a m -12.30 p.m 1 30 p m.-4.30 p m
Friday March 23, 1979 9 30 a m.-12 30 p.m 1.30 p.m -4:30 p.m
LSaturday March 24, 1979 9 30 a.m - 2.00 p m
Monday March 26, 1979 3.00 p.m -8.00 p.m
Tuesday March 27, 1979 9 30 a m -12.30 p m 1-30 p.m -4:30 p.m
Wednesday March 28, 1979 9 30 a m -12 30 p m 1 30 p m.-4:30 p m
Thursday March 29, 1979 9:30 a.m -12.30 p.m. 1-30 p m -4:30 p m.
Friday March 30, 1979 9 30 a m.-12:30 p.m 1-30 p.m -4.30 p.m
Saturday March 31, 1979 9:30 a m - 2.00 p.m
Monday April 2, 1979 9.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. 3 00 p m.-8.00 p m
in the Board Room of the Assessor's Office in the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and such additional meetings as may be
necessary for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll for the year
1979, and hearing any taxpayers deeming themselves aggrieved by the said
assessments,
further, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of
compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review shall be
in the amount of $95 00 for the Chairperson and $80 00 for other members,
and the Council does hereby appropriate the additional sum of $900 00
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No
101-247-702 for this purpose
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Nash, Taylor, Bishop and Bennett
NAYS: None.
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*Councilman Ventura returned at 9 03 P M
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#98-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated January 16, 1979, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
and which indicates that the Parks and Recreation Commission has
recommended the establishment of an entry fee of $3.00 per person for a
Cross Country Ski Race scheduled to take place on February 18, 1979 at
Whispering Willows Golf Course, weather permitting, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#99-79 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 Westside Forestry Service, Inc ,
1+8600 Eleven Mile Road, Novi, Michigan 48050, for the 1979 Tree and Stump
Removal Program for the estimated total cost of $19,397 00 based upon the
Public Service Division's estimate of units of work involved, and subject
to a final payment based upon the actual units of work completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; and
the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $19,397 00 from
the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Local Roads) for this purpose; 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. Nash, Taylor, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#100-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Fire Chief, dated January 18, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase from Colony Chrysler/Plymouth,
Inc. , 111 West Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan 18170, of two (2) Fire
vehicles for the net total price of $8,691.54 as follows*
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2 Volare 4-Door (Fire Dept. Red) @ $4,695.77 ea. $9,391 54
Less trade-in allowance 1973 Plymouth - $300.00
1974 Plymouth - $400 00
700.00
TOTAL COST . . . $8,691 54
and the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $8,691 54 from the
1968 General Obligation Fire Department Bond Issue for this purpose,
further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low
state bid price, as well as for the additional reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 2-213 (d)(5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#101-79 RESOLVED that, A. & V. Investment Co. , 27680 Farmington Road ,
Suite 205, Farmington Hills, Mi 48024, as proprietors, having requested
the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following
subdivision. Hidden Pines Subdivision, situated in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 10, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being
dated September 7, 1978; and it further appearing that tentative approval
of such preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after
due notice and a public hearing on October 3, 1978; and it further appearing
that such preliminary plat, together with development plans and specifica-
tions for improvements therein have been examined and approved by the
Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that depart-
ment dated January 16, 1979, therefore, the City Council does hereby
approve of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions.
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; the
regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the
Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such depart-
ment; all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and
completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall be consid-
ered null, void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
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there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans,
(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a Receipt obtained therefor:
A. Trees $ 9,640.00
B Street Name Signs 900 00
C. Traffic Control Signs 800 00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review 2, Administration (1-1/2%) $8,236.50
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 19,218.50 27,455.00
F. Engineering Services (Grading 2. Soil Erosion
Control)
1 Plan Review lo4.00
2 Permit and Inspection 520 00 624.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS . . . . . . . . . . $39,519 00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivi-
sion shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with
existing Subdivision Regulations,
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within
two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City Council
shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn
in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State
Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period, that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts; such deposits to be deposited in the office of
the City Clerk:
A. General Improvement Bond - S551,000 00, of which at least
10,000 00 shall be in cash
B. Sidewalk Bond - 53,000 00, of which at least
5,000.00 shall be in cash
C Grading & Soil Erosion
Control Bond 8,400 00, of which at least
2,000.00 shall be in cash
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D. Monuments and Lot Markers - $ 2,975 00 (All Cash)
E Construction of Entrance -
Markers 4,000.00, of which at least
1,000 00 shall be in cash
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City ordinances;
FURTHER, the Council authorizes the construction of deep strength asphalt
pavement with concrete curbs and gutters in lieu of concrete pavement as
required under the Plat Ordinance; and that the sidewalk requirement on
the south side of Pickford from the east line of Lot 32 to Merriman Road,
is hereby waived.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Bishop and Ventura.
NAYS. *Bennett.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted
*Councilman Bennett made the following statement My 'no' vote is cast
because I believe that the density in this proposed subdivision is too high.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
RE. PETITION 78-10-3-16
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
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.
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
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Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE PETITION 78-9-1-33
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3B TO P.L.
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 Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#102-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated January 22, 1979, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 573-78, in connection with a proposal from Council
Vice-President, Robert D Bennett, to provide a subsidized transportation
program for retirees and the physically impaired, the Council does hereby
determine that while leaving the aforesaid proposal in the Committee of
the Whole, to nevertheless determine that it approves in principle of the
SEMTA Program for providing transportation for retirees and the physically
impaired.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#103-79 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Chapter
VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the recommenda-
tion of the Mayor dated January 26, 1979, the Council does hereby confirm
the reappointment of Mrs. Julia Ball, 16354 Edgewood Drive, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, to the Board of Review of the City of Livonia for a term of
three (3) years, expiring February 16, 1982
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#104-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council
for the month of March, 1979:
Wednesday, March 7, 1979; and
Wednesday, March 21, 1979.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#105-79 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
#106-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated October 27, 1978, and the report and recommenda-
tion of the Chief of Police dated January 31, 1979, in connection therewith
the Council does hereby approve of the request from Coron, Incorporated to
transfer ownership of 1978 B-Hotel licensed business with Direct Connection
located at 36655 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan; 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: Nash, Taylor, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS* None.
im. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#107-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 6, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Curran Realty Company, 1 Island Drive,
Grosse Pt. , Michigan 48230, the proprietor of the Cureter Industrial
Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 38, the financial
assurances previously deposited with respect to the general improvements
in the amount of $32,000.00 of which $3,200 00 was to be in cash and the
Soil Erosion Bond of $1,500 00 of which $300.00 was to be in cash,
deposited pursuant to Council Resolution 782-78, adopted on August 30,
1978, and subsequently amended in Council Resolution 55-79, adopted on
January 24, 1979, which were to guaranty the satisfactory installation of
improvements in the Cureter Industrial Subdivision; and further, such
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City shall remain the
same and unchanged, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated
in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these improve-
ments have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and
regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett
NAYS: None
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, this 900th Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9 13 P M , February 7, 1979
ADDISON W. CON CITY CLERK