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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 24, 1979, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of
the Council at approximately 8:00 P. M. . Councilman Nash delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash,
Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett, Robert R. Bishop and Peter A. Ventura. Absent--
Jerry Raymond.
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; Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-Fire, Jack Dodge, Finance
Director; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Daniel Gi1mArtin,
Industrial Coordinator; Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works; Robert L. Jones,
Public Utility Manager; Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Ronald R. Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Russell A. Gronevelt, Superintendent of
Public Service; and Fernon P. Feenstra of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by CouncilmRn Bennett, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1033-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 916th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 10, 1979, are hereby
approved.
The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted:
#1034-79 WHEREAS, November 11, 1979 will be observed by millions of
veterans and their fellow citizens throughout the country as Veterans'
Day; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that people in all walks of life pause
on that day to reflect upon the sacrifices of those who have served in the
Armed Forces of this country; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans Alliance Organization of Liwnia is com-
posed of various veterans organizations in this community, including the
Disabled American Veterans, the Polish Legion of American Veterans, The
Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, American Vets, and Livonia
Senior Vets; and
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WHEREAS, the members of these organizations have made significant
contributions to this community and to our nation,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Livonia does hereby
take this means to commend the Veterans Alliance Organization and its
member organizations for their loyal service and to extend the thanks of
a grateful community.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1035-79 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines to amend the Annual
Budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor, to add thereto the
necessary funds to provide for the modifications in the "Schedule of Budget
Modifications" referred to herein as Supplemental Sheet "A" annexed to said
Budget, and that the complete Budget for the next fiscal year commencing
December 1, 1979, and ending November 30, 1980, as submitted by the Mayor
to the Council on September 15, 1979, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII of
the City Charter, and as revised by the City Council, be and hereby is
determined and adopted and appropriations made as provided by the City
Charter; that all proceedings on said Budget be and hereby are approved as
being in full conformance with the City Charter, a public hearing having
been held on October 24, 1979; after proper notice being published in the
Livonia Observer and Eccentric, the official newspaper of the City, on
October 4, 1979; and provided further, that the City Clerk shall publish
or cause to be published this resolution together with a summary of said
Budget as adopted herein, together with the minutes of this meeting.
City of Livonia
Modified General Fund Budget
For the Year Ending 11/30/80
Revenues:
Property Taxes $ 8,994,969
Business Licenses and Permits 34,300
Non-Business Licenses and Permits 441,400
State Shared Revenues 6,811,500
Charges for Services 1,130,500
Fines and Forfeits 800,000
Interest Earnings 350,000
Federal Revenue Sharing 1,000,000
Miscellaneous 178,000
Total General Fund Revenues $ 19,740,669
Expenditures:
Legislative $ 347,794
Judicial 545,395
Executive 308,712
Elections 96,491
Financial and Administration1,166,439
Other General Government 497,810
Public Safety (Including Federal Revenue Sharing,
$637,296) 9,929,928
Protective Inspection 479,518
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Other Protective
Highways, Streets & Bridges (Including Federal Revenue
Sharing, $162,704) 1,805,021
Parks and Recreation 1,854,161
Cultural 612,561
Conservation (60,507)
Planning 404,355
Other City Functions (Including Federal Revenue
Sharing of $200,000) 1,684,584
Total Expenditures $ 19,740,669
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1036-79 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and Section 1
of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby establish a tax levy of 4.987 mills, i.e. , 4.987/10,000 of one (1)
percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and
personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the next
fiscal year commencing December 1, 1979, and ending November 30, 1980, and
in addition to the above amount which is authorized to be levied for
general purposes by the Charter of the City of Livonia:
(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .997 mills,
i.e. , 99710,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for police protection and law enforcement
personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the City of
Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied
for general municipal purposes;
(b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.496 mills,
i.e , 1496/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of
providing additional revenues for fire, police and snow
removal personnel, equipment supplies and facilities of
the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes;
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(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .043 mills,
i.e. , 4310,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property sub-
ject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year
set out above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the
Public Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising,
exploiting and making known the industrial and commercial
advantages of the City of Livonia and to establish projects
for the purpose of encouraging immigration to, and
increasing the trade, business and industries of the City
of Livonia; in addition to the amount which is authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes;
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2.327 mills,
i.e. , 2.327/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State
equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the
fiscal year set out above, pursuant to the provisions of
the Public Acts of 1917, for the purpose of establishing,
operating, maintaining and administering the Municipal
Garbage Collection System and/or plant for the collection
and disposal of garbage and refuse in the City of Livonia;
in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes;
lir (e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 140 mills,
i.e , 14010,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1959,
1965 and 1968 Fire Station Bond Issue, in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general
purposes,
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 024 mills,
i e., 2410,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement of the 1960
and 1965 Public Library Bond Issue; in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes;
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 236 mills,
i.e , 236/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Park and
Recreational Facilities Bond Issue, Series I and Series II,
in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied
for general municipal purposes,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 875 mills,
i e , 875/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
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out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Street
Improvement Bonds, Series I and Series II, in addition to
the amount which is authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(i) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .296 mills,
i.e. , 296/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1978
Street Improvement Bonds, Series I and Series II; in
addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes,
and provided further, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City
Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, and the City Clerk is requested to immediately transmit copies
of this resolution to each of the above offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1037-79 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20
of Act 4o of the Public Acts of 1956, otherwise known as the Drain Code
of 1956, and in order to raise the sum necessary to pay:
(a) Installment No. 21 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 1, which installment is due April 1, 1980, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1980, and
(b) Installment No. 19 on the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 2, which installment is due April 1, 1980, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1980; and
(c) Installment No 16 of the respective assessments for
improving Livonia Drains Nos 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 19,
which respective installments are each due April 1, 1980,
and to pay the interest on the respective unpaid balances,
which interest payments are also due on April 1, 1980; and
(d) Installment No. 13 of the respective assessments for
improving Livonia Drain No 22 and Livonia Drain No. 22
Branches, which installment is due April 1, 1980, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1980, and
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(e) Installment No. 12 of the assessment for the improving of
Livonia Drain No. 25, Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain
and Farmington Relief Extension No. 1 Drain, which
respective installments are due April 1, 1980, and to pay
the interest on the respective unpaid balances, which
interest payments are also due on April 1, 1980; and
(f) Installment No. 10 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains Nos. 2 (Branches), 5 (Branches), 6 (Extension and
Branches), 11 (Extensions), 12 (Branches), 13 (Extension
and Branches) , 19 (Extension), 21, 22 (Branches and
Extension), 26 and 31, which installments are due April 1,
1980, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1, 1980; and
(g) Installment No. 9 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains, Nos 28 (Branches), 33, 35 and Blue Drain Extension
and Branches; which installments are due April 1, 1980, and
to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest
is also due on April 1, 1980; and
(h) Installment No. 4 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains Nos. 1 (Extension and Branches), 16 (Extension and
Branches), 38, 41 and 42, which respective installments are
each due April 1, 1980, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1980;
and
(i) Installment No. 3 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 27 (Branches), which installment is due April 1,
1980, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1, 1980; and
(j) Installment No. 1 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 10 (Extension and Branches), which installment is
due April 1, 1980, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1980, and
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that there shall
be and does hereby establish a tax levy of 2.051 mills of the State
Equalized valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the purpose of providing sufficient revenues to
meet and pay the said installments and interest payments and, in this
connection, the City Council does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread
upon the County tax roll; and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, Office
of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, City Treasurer, City Assessor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution
to each of the above offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1038-79 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the authority provided in Act
342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and in order to raise the
sum necessary to pay the seventh installment for sanitary and storm sewer
improvements in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision, the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby determine that there shall be and does hereby establish
a tax levy of .201 mills of the State Equalized valuation of all real and
personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the
purpose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay the said install-
ment and interest payments and, in this connection, the City Council does
hereby elect to have such tax levy spread upon the County Tax Roll; and
the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, Office of the Wayne County Road
Commission, City Treasurer, City Assessor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above
offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Traffic Commission dated October 2, 1979 with
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respect to 4-Way Stop on Ramblewood/Perth (CR-789-79)wws received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE. PETITION 79-5-1-12
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO R-7.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. Bishop.
The President declared the Ordinance adopted and would become effective on
publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#1039-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated September 27, 1979, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of
gasoline from Texaco, Inc. , effective September 15, 1979 at the following
unit prices:
Regular - Less than 4,000 Gals. - From .742/Gal to .764/Gal
Regular - More than 4,000 Gals. - From .690/Gal. to .710/Gal.
Lead Free - Less than 4,000 Gals. - From .7895/Gal. to .8095/Gal.
Lead Free - More than 4,000 Gals. - From .7324/Gal. to .7524/Gal.
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 result:
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1040-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated September 27, 1979, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to the purchase of diesel fuel, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the purchase of said diesel fuel from D & W
Oil Company, effective August 16, 1979 for the unit price of 72.7 cents
per gallon and effective September 7, 1979 for the unit price of 74.7 cents
per gallon, said prices being made in accordance with federal government
regulations; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said
purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances; and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed, amended or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with
the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1041-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated September 19, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits its Resolution No. WS 2364 9/79 the Council does hereby determine
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to accept the following bids to supply the Water Department with Type "K"
Copper Water Tubing at the following prices.
a) Michigan Hydrant & Valve Co. , 12606 Inkster Road, Detroit,
Michigan 48239
10,020 Ft. More or Less, 3/4" Type "K" Copper Water Tubing
in 60 Ft. Rolls $ 7950 Ft.
b) LeRan Copper & Brass Co 300 Jay Street, P.O. Box 40,
Coldwater, Michigan 49036
1,020 Ft. More or Less, 1 1/2" Type "K" Copper Water Tubing
in 60 Ft. Rolls $1.6760 Ft.
the foregoing having been in fact the lowest bids received and meet all
specifications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1042-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated October 1, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance Director
and which requests additional funds to cover the cost of Dedication
Ceremonies for the Civic Center Municipal Building to be conducted on
October 27, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to transfer the sum
of $5,000.00 from Account No. 101-907-962-000-000 (Other Sundry) to
Account No. 101-174-885-000-000 (City Hall Dedication) for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1043-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated September 26, 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, and which indicates that a
final invoice has been received from the Wayne County Road Commission
with respect to the installation of a traffic signal at the intersections o.
Farmington Road with Capitol and Awrey Drive, pursuant to Council Resolutio;
667-78, adopted on July 26, 1978, which invoice indicated that the actual
installation cost was in the amount of $20,082.72, with the City's 50%
share being $10,041.36, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
payment of the said final invoice and for this purpose, does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an additional sum in the
amount of $1,541.36 from the $7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Street
and Road Bond Issue to cover the City's cost participation; and the City
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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: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1044-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated October 4, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
indicates that there is a need to purchase replacement body radios for
Community Service Officers, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the sum of $11,000.00 from Police Account No. 101-325-702-000-000 to
Capital Outlay Account No. 101-325-987-000-000 for the purchase of
approximately nine (9) Radio Units, the exact cost and number of which
will be determined by the bid process
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1045-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated October 2, 1979, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached an
invoice in the amount of $2500.00 from the law firm of Brown, Colman &
DeMent, P C. for legal services to be rendered in connection with Michigan
Municipal League Act 604 litigation, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $2500.00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1046-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated October 4, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby grant final approval to the transfer of
$1,000,000.00 of Revenue from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the General Fund
which monies are budgeted in the General Fund as follows:
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Salaries and benefits for $ 280,220.00
10 policemen
Salaries and benefits for 308,21+1.00
11 firemen
Street Lighting Cost 211,539.00
Capital Improvement - Civic Center 200,000 00
$ 1,000,000 00
further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of interest
earnings of Federal Revenue Sharing money of at least $52,648.00 to the
E.A.A. fund for the Administration Building Construction Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1047-79 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 38, Act 65
of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1973, as amended, the Council does hereby
reappoint Mr. Sydney Diamond, 19170 Osmus, Livonia, Michigan, as the
Democratic member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a
term expiring December 31, 1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1048-79 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 38, Act 65
of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1973, as amended, the Council does hereby
appoint Mr. Robert Maynes, 14678 Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan, as the
Republican member to the Board of Canvassers of the City of Livonia for a
term expiring December 31, 1983.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#10+9-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 20, 1979, which transmits its
resolution 9-169-79, adopted on September 11, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-7-3-8 submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Greene requesting the vacating of a
public alley located north of Haldane Avenue between Westmore Avenue and
Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
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and to grant and approve the said Petition 79-7-3-8 subject to the
retention of a full-width easement; and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1050-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 20, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 9-170-79, adopted on September 11, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-7-3-9 submitted by McNeeley and Lincoln Associates, Inc. , requesting the
vacating of a public alley and a 6' easement located west of Inkster Road
between Meadowbrook and Oakley Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission and to grant and approve the said Petition
79-7-3-9; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1051-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 20, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 9-168-79, adopted on September 11, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-7-2-19 submitted by Perry Drug Stores, Inc. requesting waiver use
approval for a S D.D. Licensed operation within an existing drug store
on property zoned C-2, located at the northwest corner of Seven Mile and
Farmington Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, the Council does hereby
determine to table this matter pending a final determination with respect
to a similar petition for a S.D.D. licensed operation in the same area,
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, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1052-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 10, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-206-79, adopted on October 9, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-9-8-30 submitted by Fred J. Armour requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct a retail complex on the south
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side of Seven Mile Road between Stamford and Myron in Section 9, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 79-9-8-30 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1053-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, received by the Office of the City Clerk on
September 21, 1979, and the report and recommendation of the Acting Chief
of Police, dated September 14, 1979, in connection therewith, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from Baseline Drugs, Incorporated to
transfer stock interest in their 1978-1979 SDD and SDM Licensed Corporation,
located at 33479 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
wherein Mr. Kenneth Soble is transferring 1,250 shares of stock to new
stockholder Gary Stevens Sowpel; 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, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1054-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated October 3, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. Greg J. Kobus, 27215 Halstead Road,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, and in accordance with the provisions of
1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543,
the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby
find that the proposed division and combination of Tax Item No. 46 003 01
0410 000 (01f410) would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the
aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing and
combining of the same into four (4) parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows:
Parcel A
Part of Lot 410 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7 of the W. 1/2 of the
S.W 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp. , (now City of
Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, on Page
58, Wayne County Records. More particularly described as beginning at the
N.W. corner of Lot 410 and proceeding thence along the North line of Lot
410, N. 87° 37' 45" E. 298.47 ft. to the N.E corner of Lot 410, thence
along the East line of Lot 410, S. 02° 09' 50" E. 80.00 ft. ; thence
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S 87° 37' 45 W 298 41 ft. ; thence along the West line of Lot 410, N
02° 12' 30" W. 80.00 ft. to the point of beginning Containing 0.548
acres. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
Parcel B
Part of Lot 410 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7 of the W. 1/2 of the
S.W. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E , Livonia Twp. , (now City of
Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, on page
58, Wayne County Records. More particularly described as beginning at a
point on the West line of Lot 410, distant N. 02° 12' 30" W 169.44 ft.
from the S.W. corner of Lot 410, and proceeding thence along the West line
of Lot 410, N 02° 12' 30" W. 80.00 ft. ; thence N. 87° 37' 45" E. 298 41
ft. ; thence along the East line of Lot 410, S. 02° 09' 50" E 80.00 ft. ;
thence S 87° 37' 45" W. 298.34 ft. to the point of beginning. Containing
0.548 acres. Subject to all easements and restrictions of Record.
Parcel C
Part of Lot 410 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7 of the W. 1/2 of the
S W. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp. , (now City of
Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, on Page
58, Wayne County Records. More particularly described as beginning at a
point on the West line of Lot 410, distant N. 02° 12' 30" W. 80.00 ft.
from the S W. corner of Lot 410 and proceeding thence along the West line
of Lot 410, N. 02° 12' 30" W 89.44 ft. ; thence N. 87° 37' 45" E 298.34
ft. ; thence along the East line of Lot 410, S. 02° 09' 50" E 89.12 ft. ,
thence S 87° 34' 02" W 298.28 ft to the point of beginning. Containing
0.611 acres. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record
Parcel D
Part of Lot 410 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7 of the W. 1/2 of the
S.W. 1/4 of Section 1, T 1 S , R 9 E. , Livonia Twp. , (now City of
Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 66 of Plats, on Page
58, Wayne County Records. More particularly described as beginning at the
S.W. corner of Lot 410 and proceeding thence along the West line of Lot
410, N 02° 12' 30" W 80.00 ft. ; thence N. 87° 34' 02" E. 298.28 ft. ,
thence along the East line of Lot 410 S 02° 09' 50" E. 80.00 ft. , to the
S.E. corner of Lot 410; thence along the South line of Lot 410, S 87° 34'
02" W. 298.21 ft. to the point of beginning. Containing 0.547 acres.
Subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
as shown on the map attachea to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1055-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated October 1, 1979, to which is attached information relating to a
Local Governmental Conference of Western Wayne County, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1056-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated October 1, 1979, to which is attached a letter from the Craig M Dix
American Heritage V.F.W. Post 7727, P.0 Box 2573, Livonia, Michigan, to
which is attached a check in the amount of $225 00 donated to the City of
Livonia for the purpose of establishing a suitable memorial to Craig Dix
who was reported missing in action in the Vietnam War, the Council does
hereby determine for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to accept the
said gift in the manner herein described, and takes this means to indicate
its sincere appreciation to V F W Post 7727 for this fine and generous
gift; and the Council does hereby refer to the Capital Improvement Committee
for its report and recommendation the question of determining the nature
of an appropriate memorial to be established in connection with this
matter.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1057-79 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from Awrey
Bakeries, Inc. , 12301 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
September 24, 1979, which submits an application proposing the establish-
ment of an industrial development district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial development
districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 0.55769 acres lying in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 28, as more particularly described in the attachment to the
application which is hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter
referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 5."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by certified mail
of this action to all owners of real property within the boundaries
of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 5.
2. This City Council sets Monday, December 3, 1979 at 7:00 P M. as the
date for the holding of a public hearing on the question of whether
this City Council should establish the Industrial Development District
described above.
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3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice, as required
by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so that all residents or
taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be afforded an opportunity to be
heard on the question of establishing the Industrial Development
District described above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1058-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated September 20, 1979, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize a one (1) year extension of
the Agreement between the City of Livonia and James H. Karoub, as the
City's Legislative Consultant, for the period through April 19, 1980, the
said one (1) year extension to be based upon the same terms and conditions
as those which are set forth in the contract dated April 20, 1977 and which
was authorized in Council Resolution 335-77, adopted on April 6, 1977; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia to affix their signatures to the said Contract Extension,
which agreement shall be prepared by the Department of Law in accordance
with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1059-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated September 21, 1979, approved by the City Attorney and the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
to which is attached a copy of a proposed revised agreement between the
Board of Public Works of the County of Wayne and the City of Livonia which
covers the County's Grant Administration Cost and the cost of retaining a
consultant engineer to complete the Management Study for the Middle Rouge
Interceptor Sewer System, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
the City Clerk to affix their signatures to the aforesaid revised Agree-
ment in the manner and form herein submitted, 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, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1060-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
Imo and Sewer Board, dated September 20, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits its resolution WS 2365 9/79, adopted on September 18, 1979,
wherein it is recommended that a new Wayne County Sewage Disposal Rate of
$3.82 p/1000 CF, be established effective on all bills rendered on or
after February 1, 1980 and that an Industrial Waste Surcharge be
established effective on all bills rendered on or after January 1, 1980
as follows:
BOD $0.103/Lb. greater than 200 mg/1
TSS $0.10+/Lb. greater than 250 mg/1
P $1.103/Lb. greater than 10 mg/1
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1061-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated September 27, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director, the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and the City Assessor
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a Proposed
Concession Agreement together with other documents to be utilized in
connection with obtaining proposals for the leasing of concessions at
certain City facilities, the Council does hereby refer the same to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1062-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Coventry Gardens Civic Association, dated October 9,
1979, to which is attached a petition from certain residents of Coventry
Gardens Subdivision who have been annoyed by large commercial trucks and
utility vehicles driving on their streets and parking in front of
residential homes while eating their lunch, the Council does hereby
request that the Director of Public Works post appropriate signs
prohibiting trucks from entering this area except while making deliveries;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Traffic Commission
submit its report and recommendation with respect to this matter; and the
Chief of Police in accordance with Section 6-105 (2) (c) is hereby
requested to issue a temporary 90 day regulation prohibiting trucks from
entering this area except while making deliveries; and the Director of
Public Works is hereby requested to direct all City-owned trucks to
refrain from entering this area except while in the performance of their
duties.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1063-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mrs. Donald
Shriner, received by the Office of the City Clerk •n October 10, 1979,
wherein a street light is requested to be installed in the immediate
vicinity of 20401 St. Francis, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1064-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Arts Commission, dated September 26, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed contract between the City of
Livonia and the Theatre Guild of Livonia-Redford in connection with the
presentation of the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really
Trying," to be performed on November 23, 24, 30 and December 1, 1979 in
the Stevenson High School Auditorium, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to affix
their signatures to the said contract 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, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
LBy Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1065-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 3, 1979 approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 746-79, adopted on July 25, 1979,
in connection with a prior communication from the City Engineer, dated
June 7, 1979, with regard to the question of whether or not additional fill
material should be deposited at the proposed sled and toboggan hill at
Bicentennial Park, the Council does hereby determine to take this means to
authorize the Engineering Division to allow and accept clean fill material
in an amount not to exceed 40,000 cubic yards, the action herein being
taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the City Treasurer dated October 3, 1979 transmitting
quarterly report relative to all deposits of the City covering period from May 31,
L1979 to August 31, 1979, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#1066-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
img Program Administrator, dated September 19, 1979 approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $34,000.00
from CETA funds for skilled training at Schoolcraft Community College,
the same to be expended in the following manner:
Potential Maximum
Enrollees Training Expenditure
4 Climate Systems Technology $ 7,000.00
5 Automotive Services 9,000.00
2 Electronic Technology 3,500.00
9 Data Processing Programmer 14,500.00
Total potential expenditures at Schoolcraft
College for these items: $ 34,000.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1067-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated October 5, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a CETA Subgrant Contract with the Livonia Public Schools to provide career
information center aides, the Council does hereby authorize the said
contract in the manner and form submitted, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby requested to affix their signatures to the said 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: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1068-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief Inspector, Director of Public Works and the Finance Director,
dated September 28, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of General Electric Company 22255
Greenfield Road, Southfield, Michigan, for supplying the City (Bureau of
Inspection) with two (2) Portable Radios with chargers for a cost of
$3,110.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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imp By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1069-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Inspector, the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, dated
October 2, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby appropriate the sum of $5,800.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to be transferred to the following accounts in the following
amounts:
Account No. 101-380-861.010.000 - Building & Zoning $2,200.00
Account No. 101-410-861.010.000 - Plumbing 1,600.00
Account No. 101-382-861.010.000 - Electrical 1,000.00
Account No. 101-400-861.010.000 - Heating & Refrigeration 1,000.00
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1070-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated October 2, 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 bid of AIS Construction Equipment Corporation, 56555
Pontiac Trail, New Hudson, Michigan 48165, for supplying the City (Public
Service Division - Road Maintenance Section) with one (1) Rigid One-Way
Snow Plow for a total price of $4,343.60, the same having been in fact the
lowest and only bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1071-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 12, 1979, which transmits its resolution
10-193-79, adopted on October 9, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-9-2-21
submitted by St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church requesting waiver use
approval to construct an addition to the existing church located on the
East side of Merriman Road between Six and Seven Mile Roads in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 11, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 79-9-2-21
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:
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AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1072-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated October 2, 1979, which indicates that Dr. Roger Ajluni, 17920
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, proprietor of Ajluni Subdivision,
situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, has delivered final true plats
to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented to Council for
final approval; and the Council having received a communication from the
City Planning Commission dated September 24, 1979, wherein said Commission
approves the final plat for the said subdivision in its resolution 9-173-79,
adopted on September 11, 1979; and the Council having considered a report
from the City Engineer dated June 15, 1979 recommending approval of the
final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of which was approved
by the Council in its resolution 1013-77, adopted on November 2, 1977, said
preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by the City Planning
Commission on November 9, 1976 in its resolution 11-221-76; NOW, THEREFORE,
the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the Final Plat
of the Ajluni Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor
thereof, which proprietor is also hereby required to do all things
necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act of
Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the ordinances of the City of Livonia;
and further, the City Clerk is 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: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By CouncilmRn Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1073-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated October 15, 1979,
from Bonnie Shomo, 16297 Southampton, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting
permission to close the following locations on Wednesday, October 31,
1979, from 7:30 to 10:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting Coventry
Gardens Improvement Association's annual Halloween festivities at Coventry
Park:
Rayburn at Farmington
Myrna at Farmington
Rayburn at Stamford
Edington at Rayburn
the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police
Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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Ile #107+-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Doris
Johnson, 32+71 Wisconsin, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated October 11, 1979,
writing in behalf of the Newburg Methodist Church Women's Society, which
is conducting a Craft Fair on November 17, 1979 at the church, the
Council does hereby determine to waive the transient merchants license fee
prescribed by ordinance with respect to this event, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1075-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted Resolution 636-79 at
its regular meeting held on June 20, 1979 requiring the City Engineer to
ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the improve-
ment of Curtis Avenue from Farmington Road to Fairfield with a 30' wide
full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (City's
Alternate II), T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and
having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of
the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any,
should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in
which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in
the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City
Clerk under date of October 5, 1979, and that there has been a full
compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, December 3,
1979 at 7:00 P.M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the
NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held
before the Council in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1076-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 2, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are
attached copies of applications to the State of Michigan, with respect to
the Hubbard Road Bridge, North of Five Mile Road and the Newburgh Road
Bridge, North of Ann Arbor Road, which applications seek to establish a
priority for both bridges in the Federal and State Critical Bridge
Programs and to comply with the State's program for monitoring the
condition of all bridges within the State, the Council does hereby take
this means to indicate that it has reviewed and authorized these applica-
tions and further that the City seeks participation for the rehabilitation
of the said bridge structures; and the City Engineer and the City Clerk
are hereby requested 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: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1077-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 4, 1979, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved by the City Attorney and the Director of Public
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
Newburgh Road/C & 0 Railroad Grade Separation, the Council does hereby
authorize the employment of Mr. Leo Buffa as an expert real estate
appraiser in order to provide the City with an appraisal as to the value
of the temporary easement referred to, for a sum not to exceed $500.00,
and for this purpose, the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to
exceed $500.00 from the $7 9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue; and the City Clerk and the 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: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1078-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated October 16, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to certain temporary easements required to construct
the proposed Newburgh Road/C & 0 Railroad Grade Separation and, in its
resolution 1027-79, adopted on October 10, 1979, having authorized the
employment of Mr. Charles W. Allen, Jr. , as an expert real estate
appraiser for the purpose of providing the City with the appraisals
described in the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the Department of Law, upon receipt of the aforementioned
appraisals, to thereafter submit good faith written offers to obtain the
required temporary easements from the respective owners thereof.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1079-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October
16, 1979 from Clark A. Andrews of the firm of Stewart, O'Reilly, Cornell,
Lascoe & Rancilio, Attorneys at Law, 40600 Van Dyke Avenue, Sterling
Heights, Michigan 1+8(78, representing Dr. Stephen Selfon, which in
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Imo accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made
on October 9, 1979 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
10-194-79 with regard to Petition No. 79-9-2-22 submitted by Dr. Stephen
Selfon requesting waiver use approval to locate a veterinary clinic within
an existing building on property zoned C-1 and located on the east side of
Middlebelt Road between Six and Seven Mile Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 12, the Council does hereby designate Monday, December 3, 1979 at
7:00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard
to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing as well
as by the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such
hearing and the date and place thereof in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1080-79 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 Bishop, it was
#1081-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public Works,
dated October 19, 1979, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved by the Mayor, with regard to the action taken in
Council Resolution 398-79, adopted on May 9, 1979, wherein the Council did
accept the bid of AIS Construction Equipment Corporation for supplying the
City with a heavy duty articulating road grader for a net price of
$67,900.00 ($70,800.00 less trade in of $2,900.00), the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the purchase of the said Road Grader on the basis
of it being delivered without being repainted for an additional sum in the
amount of $2,000.00 with the following additional items:
Item Approximate Value
Larger tires and wheels $ 3,600.00
One foot longer moldboard 500.00
Heavy duty scarifier 560 00
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $2,000.00 from the Snow Removal Capital Outlay Account
for this purpose, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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Imo By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1082-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated October 10, 1979, wherein it is indicated that Kenneth Hale, 31950
Cambridge Drive, Livonia, Michigan, has been appointed to the Board of
Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia
to fill the unexpired term of William P. Scruggs who has resigned (six
year term), the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid
action, provided that the aforesaid person takes the Oath of Office as
required in Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered
by the office of the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1083-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated October 22, 1979, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of Portable Radios and
equipment from Motorola, Incorporated, 5929 Executive Drive, Suite C,
Lansing, Michigan 48910, through the State of Michigan extended purchasing
program on Contract Number 9320 as follows:
15 Portable Transceiver Radios
at $959.00 each $14,385.00
15 Required Optional Antennas
at $11.00 each 165.00
2 Charging Units at $343.00 each 686.00
2 Percent service fee to the State
of Michigan 304.72
Total Cost --- $15,540.72
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1084-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief, Division of Fire, dated October 22, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
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Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of Portable
Radio Transceivers and equipment from Motorola, Incorporated, 5929
Executive Drive, Suite C, Lansing, Michigan 118910, through the State of
Michigan extended purchasing program on Contract Number 9320 as follows.
5 Portable Transceivers Option 5 (Four (4)
Frequency, Five (5) Watt with 2-Way Tone
Squelch) Model No. H33BBU311+1+-N
at $959.00 each $4,795.00
5 Antennas, Heliflex Model No. NAB6225
at $11.00 each 55.00
1 Battery Charger, Rapid Rate, Multi-Unit,
Six (6) Positions, "Master" Model
Model No. NIP14950 343.00
$5,193.00
Plus 2% 103.86
$5,296.86
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $5,296.86 from the 1968 Fire Department
General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose, and the City Clerk and the
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: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1085-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City
Clerk do all things necessary to publish and give proper notice in
conformity with Act 338 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, of a
Public Hearing to consider approval of a project plan submitted to the
Livonia City Council by the Economic Development Corporation of the
County of Wayne for the Stolaruk Corporation, which Public Hearing shall
be conducted on Monday, December 3, 1979, at 7:00 P M. , Eastern Standard
Time, in the auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, the official notice of which shall read as follows:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
COUNTY OF WAYNE
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PIAN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE
Livonia City Council
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
FOR
Stolaruk Corporation
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation
of the County of Wayne has submitted a project plan to the Livonia City
Council for its approval.
Said project plan deals with the construction and operation of
industrial/commercial facilities for use by Stolaruk Corporation,
subsidiaries thereof or entities to be formed thereby and details all
information required by law relative to said project and its impact on
the community. The project will not require the displacement and
relocating of any persons. The location of the project plan area is:
On 8.4 acres of land on the west side of Levan Road on
the south side of I-96 in Livonia, Michigan.
The Livonia City Council will meet at 7:00 o'clock, P.M ,
Eastern Standard Time, on Monday the 3rd day of December, 1979, at the
auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, located at 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public hearing on the advisability
of approving by resolution the project plan
The Livonia City Council may approve, modify, or reject said
project plan.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections
10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended. Further
information concerning the matters set out in this notice may be secured
from the City Clerk's office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered an
opportunity at said hearing to address the Livonia City Council concerning
said project plan. A copy of the project plan may be obtained at the
office of the Wayne County Economia Development Corporation, 20600 Eureka
Road, Suite 315, Taylor, Michigan 48180, or by calling 313/281-0840.
ADDISON W. BACON, CITY CLERK
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1086-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Community Resources, dated October 23, 1979, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Interiors by
Nanette, 15668 Riverside, Livonia, Michigan 48154+, for draperies for the
senior citizens dining room for the price of $2,850.00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, this 917th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:10 P. M., October 24, 1979.
ADDISON W. A N, ITY CLERK