HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-01-24 17552
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 24, 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 8.10 P M. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result. Present Robert E McCann, Robert F
Nash, Gerald D Taylor, Jerry Raymond, Robert D Bennett, Robert R Bishop and Peter
A. Ventura Absent. None.
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 Turner, Police Chief, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, John
Nagy, City Planner, G E Siewert, City Engineer, Ronald R Reinke, Acting
Superintendent Parks & Recreation, Richard 0 Jones, Public Utilities Manager,
Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator, Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public
Safety; 'Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer Board and Robert E Osborn, Director of
Public Works.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#39-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 898th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 10, 1979, are hereby approved
The communication from the Planning Department dated December 27, 1978
with respect to the City's "Future Land Use Plan" was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
The communication from the Public Service Division dated December 22, 1978
with respect to roof modifications on the new maintenance facility, was received and
I. placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 NO.
78-6-1-26 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-9-III
AND R-5-C TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS. None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 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 3THERETO. RE• PETITION 78-7-1-27
FOR CHANGE_OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES• Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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
lbw SECTION 3. THERETO. RE' PETITION NO.
78-7-1-28 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-2
TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
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AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
LNAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
78-7-1-29 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1
to P L
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
LNAYS- None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE• PETITION NO.
78-7-1-30 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1A
TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
LThe President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#40-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated December 21, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its Resolution No WS 2305 21/78, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bid of Hersey Products, Inc. , 250 Elm Street,
Dedham, Massachusetts 02026, for the following Magnetic Water Meters and
Remote Reading Devices which constitute the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications.
1. Full Flow Meters (Hersey MFM-MCT with Gen-A-Reader)
Size Unit Price
4" $2,009. each
6" $2,939. each
8" $4,329. each
10" $7,389. each
2. Detector Check (with by pass meter with Remote Reader, including
ten foot (10' ) of cable plus cost per foot of additional cable)
(Hersey EDC w/Gen-A-Reader)
Size
4" x 5/8" Unit Price
$ 481. each
4" x 1" $ 597. each
6" x 5/8" $ 703. each
6" x 1 1/2" $ 968. each
8" x 1" $1,167. each
8" x 1 1/2" $1,316. each
8" x 2" $1,436. each
10" x 1" $1,715. each
10" x 2" $1,984. each
10 1/2" x 12" x 2" $2,853. each
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#41-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and
Sewer Board, dated December 21, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its Resolution No. WS 2304 12/78, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the following bids for Water Service Parts and Fittings
which bids are in fact the lowest bids received, and meet specifications:
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A ITT Grinnell Corp. , 21655 Trolley Ind Taylor, Michigan 48180
1,000 More or Less 3/4" Corporation Stops
Copper to Copper, Packed 10 to a box $ 4.19 ea.
500 More or Less, 1" Corporation Stops
Copper to Copper, Packed 10 to a box $ 6.38 ea
250 More or Less, 3/4" 2 Pc Unions
Copper to Copper $ 1.62 ea.
B Michigan Hydrant & Valve Co , 12606 Inkster Rd Detroit, Mi. 48239
500 More or Less 1" Curb Stops, Copper
to Copper, packed 10 to a box $ 12.65 ea.
150 More or Less 1" 2 Pc Unions, Copper
to Copper $ 2.55 ea
50 More or Less 1 1/2" 2 Pc Unions, Copper
to Copper $ 7.73 ea.
50 More or Less 2" 2 Pc Unions, Copper
to Copper $ 12.80 ea
1,000 More or Less Stop Boxes & Rods, 5' Arch
Type, to be palletized 40 to a pallet $ 11.40 ea
C Morley Bros. Corporation, 501 S Washington, Saginaw, Michigan 48605
25 Mote or Less 5 1/4" 3 Pc Valve Box-Mueller
Pattern, screw type, slip type, drop cover,
round base $ 49 00 ea
D Ellis & Ford Inc , 1100 S Coolidge Rd. , P 0 Box 308, Birmingham,
Mi 48012
50 More or Less, 4 1/4" Road Boxes, Mueller
Pattern, H-145R or equal $ 32.14 ea.
E. Water Products Co. , P.0 Box 12299, Lansing, Michigan 48901
500 More or Less, 3/4" Curb Stops, Copper
to Copper, packed 10 to a box $ 7.84 ea
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS• None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#42-?9 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated December 20, 1978, 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 the attached final construction
estimate dated November 20, 1978, the Council does hereby authorize final
payment in the amount of $3,669.90 to the Stolaruk Corporation, 19300 W
Eight Mile, Southfield, Mi. 48075, which sum includes the full and complete
balance due on a contract dated September 24, 1976 in the amount of
$189,831 36, the actual contract amount completed to date being $235,092.41
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in connection with the Botsford Park Subdivision road improvement
(Contract 76-F), it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work
under the said contract has been completed in accordance with City
standards and specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit,
maintenance and guarantee bond have been filed, and the Council does hereby
appropriate the sum of $261.05 from the $9.8 Million General Obligation
Road Improvement Bond Issue 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• Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#43-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and the President of the Historical Commission, dated
December 12, 1978, approved by the Director of Finance and the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the
attached final construction estimate dated December 11, 1978, the Council
does hereby authorize final payment in the amount $675.00 to Peter A.
Basile Sons, Inc. , P. 0. Box 2666, 12152 Merriman Road, Livonia, Mi. 48150,
which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated
July 22, 1977 in the amount of $12,172.00, the actual contract amount
completed to date being $12,847.00, in connection with the basement
construction for the Kingsley House (Contract 77-H), it appearing from the
aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has been
completed in accordance with City standards and specifications, and that
the necessary contractor's affidavit, maintenance and guarantee bond have
been filed; and for this purpose, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of $675.00 from the Historical Restoration
Account No. 101-737-976-120-000, 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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#44-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated December 29, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to costs involved for incarceration of individuals sentenced
under Livonia ordinances at DeHoCo, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $143,731.31 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be paid to the City of Detroit for this
purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#45-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated December 29, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to estimated reserves needed for Worker's Compensation Losses,
wherein the following adjustments are recommended in order to correctly
state the City's Worker's Compensation Liability*
Reserve Adjustment Adjusted Reserve
Year As of 11/30/78 Required 11/30/78
1975-76 $ 54,035 $ (23,204) $ 30,831
1976-77 51,886 27,129 79,015
1977-78 31,621 35,270 66,891
Total $ 137,542 $ 39,195 $ 1762737
the Council does hereby determine to authorize and approve of the aforesaid
adjustments, further, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of
$39,195.00 to the Worker's Compensation Insurance Expense Account No.
101-950-917 for the year 1977-78, such amount to be transferred from the
following accounts in the following amounts
101-450-926-017 $ 27,195
101-341-702-000 12,000
$ 39,195
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#46-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated December 29, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to provision 4, Sick Pay, in accordance with the Actuary Report
of Gabriel, Roeder & Smith dated September 15, 1977, wherein it is
recommended that the City provide in the accrual account an additional
$112,974 00 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1978, which amount is
calculated in the following manner
Accrual Per Report $ 144,831
Retirement Sick Pay Benefits 29,253
Remainder to be Accrued 115,578
Allocated to Water & Sewer 2,604
Allocated to General Fund $ 112,974
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the Council does hereby authorize and approve of the following to be
reflected as a budgeted expenditure of $112,974.00, and does further
authorize a transfer of a like amount from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#47-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated December 29, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to sick leave accrual, the Council does hereby request that
the Director of Finance submit his report and recommendation on the
establishment of a separate fund for accrual of sick leave benefits.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Fishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#48-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated December 29, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize an increase in the following Budgeted
Revenue Accounts of $321,700.00 to thereafter be transferred to the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account.
Revenue Account Amount Increased
101-000-503 - Air Conditioning Permits $ 5,800
101-000-505 - Electrical Permits 6,000
101-000-506 - Heating Permits 12,500
101-000-507 - Plumbing 13,500
101-000-567 - State Income Tax 4,400
101-000-568 - State Sales Tax 30,200
101-000-573 - Parimutuel Tax 85,300
101-000-618-030 - Engineering Fees 75,000
101-000-651-109 - Concessions Fund 50,000
101-000-665 - Fines & Forfeits 392000
$ 321,700
A roll cp11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#49-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 6, 1978, which sets forth its resolution
6-123-78 adopted on June 20, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-5-1-24,
submitted by Rest-in-the-Son, Inc. for a change of zoning on property
located on the south side of Ann Arbor Trail, between Newburgh and Hix
Roads, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, from RUF and AG to R-7, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on September U, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 702-78, the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said. Petition 78-5-1-24 is hereby denied for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zoning change would provide for land uses that are
in conflict with the future land use plan of the City of Livonia, as
adopted by the City Planning Commission
2. The proposed zoning change would, provide for residential densities
that are incompatible with the surrounding single family residential
uses of the neighboring area.
3. The proposed zoning change would cause an increase in the traffic
load on the abutting thoroughfares such that the surrounding land
uses would be adversely affected.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#50-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 12, 1978, which transmits its
Resolution 10-221-78 adopted on October 3, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-9-8-30, submitted by Suburban Management & Realty Company requesting
site plan approval for construction of garden-type condominium units on
the west side of University Drive between Six and Seven Mile Roads in
Section 7, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provisions set
forth in Section 8.02(b) of Ordinance No 543, as amended, to concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 78-9-8-30 is
hereby approved and granted, based upon the same conditions as those which
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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#51-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Engineering
Division do all things necessary to support Suburban Management & Realty
Company with respect to its request to the State Highway Department to use
a portion of the right-of-way for berming where the same is adjacent to
the proposed construction of condominium units on the west side of
University Drive between Six and Seven Mile Roads in Section 7.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#52-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated October 9, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Hauser Development Corporation, 18263
University Park Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152, the proprietor of the Woods
Condominium (formerly University Park Apartments), located in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 7, of the financial assurances previously deposited with
respect to the general improvements, deposited pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion 971-69, adopted on September 3, 1969, as thereafter subsequently
amended including the action taken in Council Resolution 255-71, adopted on
April 7, 1971, and in Council Resolution 179-76, adopted on March 10, 1976,
which previously reduced such financial assurances to $4,000.00 cash, to
guaranty the satisfactory installation of improvements in the Woods
Condominium; and 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 incident
al to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#53-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated December 18, 1978, 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 741-77, adopted
on July 27, 1977, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution 74-78,
adopted on February 1, 1978, and by Council Resolution 1047-78, adopted on
November 29, 1978, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for general improvements in the Windridge Village Subdivision
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 to $2,000.00 cash, with the
additional provision that the developer shall be required to post a
$20,000.00 cash bond to insure the correction of any failures, in the event
they should occur within the deficient sections of pavement during the next
five (5) years, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the City
if any, shall be reduced accordingly; further, all other financial assur-
ances 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 incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#54-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated December 15, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item No. 8 in Council Resolution 503-78, adopted
on June 7, 1978, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution 678-78,
adopted on July 26, 1978, and by Council Resolution 908-78, adopted on
October 11, 1978, and by Council Resolution 1130-78, adopted on December
20, 1978, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with the
City for general improvements in the Windridge Village Subdivision No 2,
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 to $4,500.00 cash, to cover the
remaining 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 City Treasurer are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
lim A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#55-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated December 15, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Robert Curran, 1 Island Drive, Grosse Pte. ,
Michigan 48230, the proprietor of the Cureter Industrial Subdivision,
situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, of the Cash Escrow deposit in
the amount of $400 00 related to the placement of survey monuments and
markers in said subdivision, deposited with the City in accordance with
Council Resolution 782-78, adopted on August 30, 1978; and further, the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City for general improvements
and sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and unchanged, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report
of the City Engineer, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
iwipA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8:31 P. M.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#56-79 RESOLVED that, Republic Development Corp , 31275 Northwestern Hwy. ,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following sub-
division. Quakertown Subdivision No. 2, located in the West 1/2 of
Section 18, City of Livonia, Michigan, the said proposed preliminary plat
being dated January 17, 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 January 17, 1978, and it further
appearing that such preliminary plat, together with development plans and
specifications for improvements therein have been examined and approved by
the Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that
department dated December 18, 1978, 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 considered
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
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.
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A Trees $ 11,200 00
B Street Name Signs
900.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 2,000.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review & Administration (1 1/2%) $ 11,260 50
2. Field Inspection (3 1/2%) 26,274.50 37,535.00
F Engineering Services (Grading and. Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review $ 135.00
2. Permit and. Inspection 750.00 885.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS . $ 52,620.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing Sub-
division 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 assurances
acceptable to the Legislative Body, 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:
General Improvement Bond - 8770,000 00, of which at least
10,000 00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - $ 56,000.00, of which at least
5,600 00 shall be in cash
Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond -
$ 13,500.00, of which at least
2,500 00 shall be in cash.
Monuments and Lot Markers -$ 3,955 00 cash
Development of Greenbelt Areas -
$ 73,500.00, of which at least
5,000.00 shall be in cash.
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(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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 8.32 P. M.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#57-79 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated. December 15, 1978 on all matters required by Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public
hearing having been held thereon on August 28, 1978, after due notice as
required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful consideration
having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 2-508 of said. Code:
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of 3" to 4" asphalt
placed on the existing gravel roadway (Alternate IV) on Elmira
(Deering to Inkster) and Orangelawn (Clement Circle to Inkster) ,
T 1 S , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
described in said statement; and to defray the cost of such improve-
ment by special assessment upon the property especially benefited in
proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set
forth in said statement dated December 15, 1978;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $26,093.56;
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in part
by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in part
by the City at large, in proportions hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to be
borne and paid by the City shall be approximately 15% ($3,412.96)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public improve-
ment amounting to S22,680 6o shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and, premises in the special assessment
district as herein established in proportion to the benefits to be
derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be paid in
five (5) annual installments together with interest thereon on the
unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises
upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows:
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A special assessment district in the N E 1/4 of Section 36, T 1 S ,
R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as
!ow
containing the following property:
Lots 20B, 21 through 59B, 60A, lots 87B, 88A through 127; 128A,
Lots 153B, 154 through 193B, 194A, and lots 241B, 242, 243, 244,
282B, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287A, of New Detroit Subdivision Also,
lots 954B, 955A through 990B, 991, 992A, lots 1016B, 1017, 1018A
through 1053B, 1054A, lots 1064B, 1065A through 1098B, 1099A, and
lots 1125B, 1126, 1127A through 1161B, 1162A, of New Detroit
Subdivision No. 1. Also, lots 217 through 232, and lots 437 through
452, of Thomas Elliott Subdivision.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special
assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the
above district designated by the Council and to assess to each such
lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment district as the
special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total
benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which
has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with the
determination of the City Council; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 2-510
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to
present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the
second public hearing thereon required by Section 2-511 of the said
Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and *Raymond
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I am not sure in my mind whether or not the people in question really were
in favor of the improvement.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#58-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from R Kasparian,
19790 Parkville, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated January 4, 1979, with
regard to certain problems that have developed at the aforesaid address
due to the existence of an open path which adjoins said property and has
attendant vandalism, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter
to the City Planner for his report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
los #59-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the President
of the Livonia Historical Commission, dated December 28, 1978, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of a proposed agreement by and
between the City of Livonia and Carmichael & Associates, 27512 Eight Mile
Road, Farmington, Michigan 48024, wherein the latter would prepare the
specifications required to take bids for mechanical and electrical
installations in the buildings at Greenmead for a total cost of $12,800 00;
and the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to affix
their signatures to such contract 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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#60-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated January 3, 1979, wherein it is requested that an adjustment be made
in the Auto Allowance authorized for members of the Planning Commission,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance and Insurance
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Nash and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#61-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated January 9, 1979, wherein it is recommended that the City enter into
a lease agreement with the Livonia Public Schools School District for the
use by the City of the Jackson Elementary School at a rental of $1.00 per
year with the City providing the cost of maintenance and utilities, the
Council does hereby determine to approve of the same and for this purpose,
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement 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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#62-79 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 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, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to
the Mayor for his report and recommendation
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#63-79 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, which transmits resolutions adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on December 7, 1978 and December 13, 1978,
wherein it is recommended that the following pay adjustments for seasonal
and part-time personnel be established
Present Rate Proposed Rate
Co-Op Trainee (High School) $2.65 $ 2.90
Co-Op Trainee (College) 2.75* (up to 89 calendar days) 3.00
2 90 (from 90 through 179 calendar 3.15
days)
3 05 (from 180 calendar days) 3,30
3 30 (upon completion of one 3.55
calendar year of service)
3.55 (upon completion of two 3.80
calendar years of service)
*A Co-Op Trainee (High School) who has completed at least 180 days in this
position may be employed at the second step in the Co-Op Trainee (College)
salary range upon graduation from high school.
Student Page 2.65 per hour 2.90
Library Page 2.75 per hour 3.00
2.85 (after 6 months) 3.10
2.95 (after 1 year) 3 20
School Crossing Guard 2.65 2.90
Auxiliary Police
Patrolman 2 65 2.90
Corporal 2.70 2.95
Sergeant 2.75 3 00
Lieutenant 2.80 3.05
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Present Rate Proposed Rate
LsCaptain $2 85 $ 3.10
Inspector 2 90 3,15
Sr. Inspector 2.95 3.20
Deputy Chief 3.00 3.�5
Chief 3.05 3 30
Deputy Director 3.15 3.40
Assistant Deputy Director 3.15 3 40
Entry Level
Rink Attendant 2.65 2.90
Recreation Aide 2.65 2.90
Jr. Concession Attendant 2 65 2.90
Assistant Summer Playleader 2.65 2.90
Lifeguard I 2.65 2.90
Concessions
Senior Concession 1-2.85 3.10
2-2 95 3 20
3-3.05 3.30
Playgrounds
Arts and Crafts Instructors 1-2.95 3.20
2-3.05 3 3o
3-3 15 3 45
L Summer Recreation
Playleader 1-2.95 3 20
2-3 05 3.30
3-3.15 3 40
Supervisor of Playgrounds 1-3.30 3 55
2-3.45 3 70
3-3.60 3.85
Supervisor of Mentally
Handicapped 1-3 30 3.55
2-3 45 3.70
3-3.60 3.85
Supervisor of Arts and
Crafts 1-3.30 3 55
2-3.45 3.70
3-3 60 3 85
Program Supervisor 4 25 4.50
Athletic Supervisor 4 25 4 50
Assistant Athletic Supervisor 3.75 4.10
Swimming Pools
Lifeguards II 1-2 95 3.20
2-3.05 3.30
3-3 15 3.40
Assistant Pool Manager 1-3 20 3 45
2-3.25 3.50
L
Pool Manager 3-3.30 3.55 1-3 30 3.55
2-3 45 3.70
3-3.60 3 85
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Present Rate Proposed Rate
Ice Rinks
Rink Manager 1 $ 3 4o
$ 3.65
2 - 3 55
3.80
3 - 3.70 3 95
Recreation Cashier 1 - 2 85 3.10
2 - 2.95 3.20
3 - 3.05 3.3o
Year Round
Piano Accompanist 10 00 per week No Change
Choral Director 16.00 per week No Change
Baton Instructor 1 - 2 95 3 20
2 - 305 3.30
3 - 315 3.40
Archery Instructor 1 - 2 95 3.20
2 - 3.05 3.3o
3 - 3.15 3.40
Tennis Instructor 1 - 2 95 3.20
2 - 305 3.3o
3 - 3 15 3.4o
Drama Instructor 1 - 2 95 3.20
2 - 3.05 3.3o
3 - 3.15 3.4o
Winter Recreation Supervisor 1 - 3 30 3.55
2 - 3.45 3.7o
3 - 3 6o 3.85
Home Services
Home Service Worker 2 75 3.00
Outreach Worker 3.25 3.50
Registered Nurse 4 00 4.25
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
retroactive to and commencing from January 1, 1979 and with respect to such
retroactivity, request that the Civil Service Commission concur in and
approve of the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS* Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#64-79 RESOLVED, that the subject of rate adjustments within any work
group as affected by individual rate increases be referred to the Committee
of the Whole for its policy consideration
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#65-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated January 12, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved by the Mayor Pro Tem, which transmits its
resolution WS 2307 1/79, wherein it is recommended that the proposed Water
and Sewer Budget for the fiscal year March 1, 1979 through February 28,
1980 be approved, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to
the Water and Sewer Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#66-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated December 21, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2302 12/78, wherein it is recommended that the
proposed Multi-Community Cross Connection Control Program for Western Wayne
County Communities be authorized for a cost in the amount of $18,480.00,
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Water and Sewer
Committee for its report and recommendation
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was unanimously
adopted,
#67-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 18, 1978, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
it is recommended that the following green fees at Whispering Willows and
Idyl Wyld Golf Courses be established:
PRESENT RATES. PROPOSED RATES.
9 Holes 18 Holes 9 Holes 18 Holes
Residents No No
Mondays thru Fridays $3 50 5.50 Change Change
Saturdays - Sun. - Holid. 4 50 6 50 "
Non-Residents
Mondays thru Fridays 3 75 6 00 4 00 6.25
Saturdays - Sun. - Holid 5 00 7.00 5.25 7.25
Twilight Rates: Present Rates Proposed Rates
Residents $2.50 No Change
Non-Residents 3.00 3.25
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#68-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated December 29, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification 002 to the Fiscal Year 1979 Annual Plan for the CETA
Title III YETP Grant, the Council does hereby authorize the said Grant
Modification in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion; 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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
impAYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#69-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated December 29, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
Grant Modification 001 to the Fiscal Year 1979 Annual Plan for the CETA
Title I Grant, the Council does hereby authorize the said Grant Modifica-
tion 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: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it wa6.
#70-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated January 5, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a Grant Modification 019 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 Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#71-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated January 5, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
Grant Modification 011 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
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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. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication from the City Treasurer dated January 11, 1979
transmitting the yearly report relative to all deposits of the City in all of its
general depositories and interest rates being paid by each depository, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#72-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated January 9, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached the Annual Aembership Dues Notice for 1979 from The
United States Conference of Mayors in the amount of $2,250.00, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the payment of same, and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop and. McCann.
NAYS: Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#73-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Zoning
Board of Appeals, dated January 12, 1979, approved by the Finance Director,
wherein it is requested that an additional appropriation be made in order
to offset certain extraordinary costs anticipated to be incurred in
connection with the 1979 APA Conference to be held on March 4, 1979, the
Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $475.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No
101-815-864.016.000 (Travel and Education) for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#74-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 10, 1979, which transmits its
Resolution 1-7-79, adopted on January 9, 1979, with regard to Petition
78-12-8-39 submitted by W. L. Carroll Associates, Architects, requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to expand the Montgomery
Ward Department Store located at the southwest corner of Plymouth Road and
Middlebelt Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No, 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of
the Whole meeting on February 14, 1979 for further consideration, at 7 PM.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution withthe following result:
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, :Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#75-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 16,
1979 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution
11-244-78, with regard to Petition 78-9-2-26 submitted by Pizza Hut of
Kalamazoo requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a
restaurant on the south side of Plymouth Road between Merriman Road and
Denne in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on January 15, 1979, pursuant
to Council Resolution 1103-78, adopted on December 13, 1978, the Council
does hereby determine to table this matter for the purpose of providing the
petitioner with the opportunity of submitting certain additional reasons in
connection with the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result,
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Taylor, Bennett and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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
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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
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 approve A 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.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to insert
the words "eight years" in lieu of "twelve years" for the length of the
Exemption Certificate.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and Bishop.
The President declared the amendment adopted
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as amended, as follows:
#76-79 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 nnit 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,
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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 eight (8) years.
with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and. Bishop.
The President declared the resolution as amended, adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#77-79 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Dave Demarest and
Company, dated August 11, 1978, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 3, 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 Dave Demarest and Company,
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, Dave Demarest and Company, 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.
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2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Dave Demarest and. Company
covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 3 for eight (8) years.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to insert
the words "one year" in lieu of "eight years" for the length of the
Exemption Certificate
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result:
AYES: Ventura and Bennett
NAYS. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bishop and. McCann.
The President declared the amendment denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and. McCann.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Action Distributing Company, Inc. ,
dated October 25, 1978, covering new industrial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 4; 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 Action Distributing Company,
Inc. , 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, Action Distributing Company, Inc. , finds and determines:
(a) that the granting of this industrial facilities exemption certif-
icate 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. 19b, P.A. 1974, as amended.
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2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Action Distributing Company,
Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 4 for twelve (12) years.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to insert
the words "eight years" in lieu of "twelve years" for the length of the
Exemption Certificate.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Raymond, Bennett and Bishop
NAYS: Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the amendment adopted
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as amended, as follows.
#78-79 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Action Distributing Company, Inc. ,
dated October 25, 1978, covering new industrial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 4, 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 Action Distributing Company
Inc , 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, Action Distributing Company, Inc. , finds and determines
(a) that the granting of this industrial facilities exemption certif-
icate shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operatior
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 Action Distributing Company,
Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 4 for eight (8) years
with the following result:
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AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#79-79 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has issued its City of Livonia,
Michigan, Revenue Bonds (Allied Supermarkets, Inc ) Series A - 6% - date
of issue 1967, and
WHEREAS, State of Michigan Public Act No 354 of the Public Acts
of 1972, as amended, provides for the replacement or payment without
presentation of lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken bonds or other evidence
of indebtedness issued by public corporations; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has been advised by Bradford Trust Company
of New York, New York that Bond Nos. 3889/90 and 4003/5, at the principal
amount of $5,000 00 each, due April 1, 1997, in the name of Derrill Hey,
one of the Executors of the Will of Clement Hey, Deceased, residing at
Route 4, Sterling, Illinois 61081, have been lost or destroyed in error;
and
WHEREAS, subject to the provisions of this resolution the City
Council deems it advisable and necessary to make provisions for payment of
said Bond Coupons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1. The City Clerk shall provide for the payment of said Bond
Coupons without the surrender thereof and without issuing duplicate Bond
Certificates to the Bradford Trust Company, said payment to be made only,
however, from funds in the Bond Redemption Fund Account, established for
this purpose.
2. The said Bond Certificates shall not be paid until there shall
have been provided proof of ownership and proof of loss of said Bond
Certificates satisfactory to the City Clerk and City Attorney a lost
security bond or other bond of indemnity indemnifying the City of Livonia,
Allied Supermarkets, Inc. and Bradford Trust Company against any loss that
may be occasioned from the payment of said Bond Certificates.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#80-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Departmeni
of Law, dated December 28, 1978, transmitting a Deed of Easement, from the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, as Grantor, to the City of Livonia,
as Grantee, conveying a non-exclusive easement for a public way in, on,
over, under or across Grantor's property, right-of-way and spur track, at
grade, in part of the N E. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, which easement is more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at a point located S 0° 35' 41" W 2039 06 feet and
N 89° 53' 22" E 1494 03 feet from the North Corner of Section 29;
thence S 0° 32' 25" W 337.14 feet, thence northerly on a curve
concave to the east, radius of 420.28 feet and arc length of
170.21 feet; thence N 0° 32' 25" E 171.15 feet; thence N 89° 53'
22" E 34.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.22
acres of land, more or less; and the easement described as:
BEGINNING at a point located S 0° 35' 41" W 2039.06 feet and N
89° 53' 22" E 1494.03 feet from the north corner of Section 29;
thence S 0° 32' 25" W 60.00 feet; thence S 89° 53' 22" W 34.00
feet; thence N 0° 32' 25" E 60 00 feet; thence N 89° 53' 22" E
34.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 0.047 of an
acre of land, more or less
BEING an easement within a portion of the property acquired by
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company from National Can
Company by Deed dated August 19, 1968, recorded among the Land
impRecords of Wayne County, Michigan, in Liber 17006, page 309.
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid Deed of Easement in the manner and form submitted and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said Deed for and on behalf
of the City and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have it recorded in
the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#81-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated December 28, 1978, transmitting for Council
acceptance:
a) quit Claim Deed, from Michele Ferrera, Trustee; Michael J Ferrera,
Trustee; Augustine Ferrera, Trustee; and Lee S Lasser, Trustee, dated
November 27, 1978 conveying to the City, land in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as public right-of-way for Veronica Drive,
as extended, and more particularly described as follows
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Beginning at a point in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, located
N 89° 25' 10" W 579.00 feet and S 0° 26' 13" W 2016.05 feet
from the NE corner of Section 29, proceeding thence S 0° 26' 13"
W 60 00 feet, thence N 89° 55' 22" W 155 74 feet, thence N 0° 30'
57" E 60.00 feet, thence S 89° 55' 22" E 155 65 feet to the point
of beginning, except the East 10 00 feet thereof (Veronica
Drive right-of-way)
b) Quit Claim Deed from Michele Ferrera, Trustee, Michael J. Ferrera,
Trustee; Augustine Ferrera, Trustee, and Lee S Lasser, Trustee, dated
September 18, 1978, conveying to the City, land in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as public right-of-way for Veronica Drive, as
extended, and more particularly described as follows.
Beginning at a point in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, located
South 89° 27' 47" East 1921.00 feet and South 0° 30' 57" West
2017.84 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 29, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
proceeding thence South 0° 30' 57" West 60 00 feet, thence South
89° 55' 22" West 263.54 feet, thence South 89° 53' 42" West
165.57 feet, thence North 00° 30' 57" East 60 00 feet, thence
North 89° 53' 42" East 164.93 feet, thence North 89° 55' 22"
East 264.18 feet to the point of beginning (Veronica Drive
right-of-way)
c) Grant of Easement from Michele Ferrera, Trustee; Michael J. Ferrera,
Trustee; Augustine Ferrera, Trustee, and Lee S Lasser, Trustee, dated
November 27, 1978, conveying to the City an easement for the purpose
of installing, repairing and maintaining a storm and sanitary sewer
and a water main, located at the easterly terminus of Veronica Drive,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, which easement is more
particularly described as follows.
The East 10 00 feet of the following described parcel:
Beginning at a point in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, located
N 89° 25' 10" W 579 00 feet and S 0° 26' 13" W 2016.05 feet
from the NE corner of Section 29, proceeding thence S 0° 26' 13"
W 60 00 feet, thence N 89° 55' 22" W 155 74 feet, thence N 0°
30' 57" E 60 00 feet, thence S 89° 55' 22" E 155 65 feet to the
point of beginning
d) Grant of Easement from Michele Ferrera, Trustee; Michael J Ferrera,
Trustee; Augustine Ferrera, Trustee, and Lee S Lasser, Trustee, dated
September 18, 1978, conveying to the City an easement for the purpose
of installing, repairing and maintaining a storm and sanitary sewer
extending southerly from Industrial Road to Veronica Drive, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, which easement is more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29,
located North 89° 25' 10" West 579 00 feet and South 0° 26'
13" West 1380.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 29,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, proceeding thence
South 0° 26' 13" West 636.05 feet, thence North 89° 55' 22" West
20.00 feet, thence North 0° 26' 13" East 636.28 feet, thence
South 89° 25' 10" East 20.00 feet to the point of beginning
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the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia the
aforesaid Quit Claim Deeds and Grants of Easement, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have them recorded in the Office of the Wayne County
Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#82-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning
Director, dated January 11, 1979, to which is attached a communication
from Alan R. Ettinger, D.D.S. , 9216 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated January 3, 1979, wherein a request is made for the vacating of half
the alley at 30931 Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommenda-
tion in accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 78-9-3-14)
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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#83-79 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#84-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated January 22, 1979, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 1009-78 in connection with a communication from Mrs
Doris M Bachman, Volunteer Senior Citizen, the Council does hereby
determine to establish an Ad. Hoc Committee to consist of the Community
Resources Director, the Acting Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the
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Superintendent of the Public Service Division, the Senior Citizens Program
Coordinator and the Senior Citizens Program Supervisor to discuss with and
make recommendations to the Mayor with respect to the problems of storage,
vandalism, security, maintenance and scheduling at the Senior Citizens
Activity Center.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#85-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated January 17, 1979, which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on January 11, 1979, wherein it is
recommended that the salary for the classification of Administrative
Assistant to the Council be established as follows:
Step 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$16,660.80 $16,993.60 $17,326.40 $18,012.80 $18,740 8o $19,500 00
640.80 653.6o 666 4o 692.80 720.80 75o 00
8.01 8.17 8 33 8 66 9.01 9 375
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
retroactive to and commencing December 1, 1978, and in this regard, the
Civil Service Commission is hereby requested to concur in and approve of
such retroactivity
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#86-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, the Mayor and the Council President, dated December 15, 1978, with
regard to proposed salary adjustments for the Director of Administrative
Services and the Deputy City Clerk, the Council does hereby determine to
establish maximum salary rates for the same, retroactive to and commencing
from December 1, 1978.
Annual Maximum Salary
Director of Administrative Services $ 19,500 00
Deputy City Clerk 19,500.00
further, the Council does hereby authorize and establish that the aforesaid
positions should be afforded fringe benefits (i.e , longevity, vacation
credit and sick leave) in the same manner as that extended to classified
employees under the Civil Service system.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS* None.
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On motion of Councilmnn Ventura, seconded by Councilman
Bennett, and unanimously adopted, this 899th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9.24 P. M ,
January 24, 1979.
ADDISON W. BAZ C CLERK
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