HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1978-11-15 17433
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND NINETY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 15, 1978, 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 8:00 P. M. . Councilman Nash 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 and Robert R. Bishop.
Absent--Peter A Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present Addison W Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C Tatigian, City Attorney, Rudolf R
Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-Fire, Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works,
John Nagy, City Planner, G E Siemert, City Engineer; John Dufour, Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation; and Donald Folsom, Battalion Chief.
By CouncilmAn Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#986-78 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 8932A. Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 25, 1978, are hereby approved
The communication from the Finance Director dated October 19, 1978
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending September 30, 1978, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
The communication from the CETA Program Administrator dated October 30,
1978 transmitting federally required Quarterly Reports relative to the CETA Program,
was received, and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.08 OF
ARTICLE II BY ADDING PARAGRAPHS (20) AND
(21) THERETO, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 30.04
THROUGH 30.12 OF ARTICLE XXX AND ADDING
SECTION 30.13 THERETO, OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (PETITION 78-5-6-7)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 18.50C,
18.5o AND 18 50E OF ARTICLE XVIII OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE." Re PETITION NO. 78-5-6-8
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#987-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Fire Chief, dated October 9, 1978, approved by the Director of Public
Safety-Fire and the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by th€
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Pierce
Manufacturing Inc. , 2600 American Dr , Appleton, Wisc. 54911, for
supplying the City (Fire Department) with a pumper to be retrofitted with
an existing telesqurt unit, for the price of $133,530.00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; and the
Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $133,530.00 from the 1968 Fire
Department General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#988-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated October 11, 1978, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of
gasoline from Texaco, Inc. , for the following unit prices
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Effective Effective
August 18, 1978 September 6, 1978
Regular - Less than 4,000 Gals. 491/Gal. 499/Gal.
Regular - More than 4,000 Gals. .439/Gal. .447/Gal.
Lead Free - Less than 4,000 Gals. 5305/Gal. .5385/Gal.
Lead Free - More than 4,000 Gals. 4735/Gal. .4815/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 and McCann.
NAYS: *Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement My 'no' vote is cast
against the price we pay for gasoline and I feel that when one can buy it as cheap at
the pumps, it should be investigated.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#989-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 10, 1978, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to certain repairs which have become necessary at the Eddie Edgar and
Devon-Aire Ice Arenas, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of
the sum of $3,000.00 from the Swimming Pool Account No. 101-710-927-000 to
the Ice Rinks Repairs and Maintenance Account No. 101-715-931-000 for this
purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES- Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#990-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief, dated October 10, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Safety -
Fire and the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $1,500.00 from
the Uniform Account No 338-768 to the Training Account No. 338-960.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#991-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated October 10, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the modernization of
the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Plymouth Road and
Harrison, the Council does hereby agree to and approve of the City of
Livonia participating in the actual cost of installation and in the future
maintenance (including electrical energy charges) of the aforesaid traffic
signal modernization to the extent of 50%, the total estimated cost of such
installation being in the amount of $2,200.00, and the City's estimated
cost of participation being in the amount of $1,100.00; and further, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not
to exceed $1,100.00 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major
Road Account) for this purpose; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the proposed cost
agreement submitted in this regard, and further, the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward two certified copies of this resolution, together with
the signed cost agreement, to the Michigan State Highway Department, 18101
West Nine Mile Road, P 0 Box 1226, Southfield, Michigan 48075, and the
Council does hereby determine to rescind and repeal Council Resolution
621-78 previously adopted on July 12, 1978
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#992-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 11, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached Requests
for Payment No 17 and No. 18 from R E Dailey and Company, Construction
Manager for the Civic Center Municipal Building, dated August 31, 1978 and
September 30, 1978, respectively, and which are as follows
Construction Management Fee No. 17 $ 6,650.75
Construction Management Fee No. 18 5,810 07
Reimbursables (August, 1978) 11,179.06
$ 23,639.88
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the aforesaid amounts to
low the R. E Dailey and Company as submitted, 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.
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AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and. McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#993-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief and the Director of Public Safety-Fire, dated October 12, 1978, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor and having also considered a communication dated October 31,
1978 from Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc. , the Council does
hereby authorize the purchase of additional equipment to update the present
console used for dispatching, which equipment is described as follows.
Q1822 QCII Encoder
Two-Tone Sequential, code plan
32, Single Button, Page Codes,
Sequential Activation.
Code Plan coincides with existing
equipment.
B1560A Desk Top Housing
from Motorola Communications and. Electronics Inc. , 25901 West Ten Mile Road
Southfield, Michigan 48034, for the price of $3264 00, the same to be
appropriated and expended from the 1968 Fire Department General Obligation
L Bond Issue for this purpose; further, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication from the Fire Division, and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
2-213 (d), (4) & (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#994-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated October 23, 1978, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Robert German, Building
Contractor, 31660 Bobrich, Livonia, Michigan 48152, 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's. 46 007 99 0074 000 (02P11a, 19c), 46 007 99 0075 000 (02P11b,
19b) , 46 007 99 0076 000 (O2Pllc) , 46 007 99 0085 000 (02P19a) 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 "B": Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 S. , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point
distant S 00° 02' 30" E 693.64 ft. , along the North-South 1/4 line
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(centerline of Purlingbrook Rd.) and S 89° 55' 13" W. 30.00 ft , from the
Center Corner of Section 2, T 1 S , R. 9 E. , and, proceeding thence S
00° 02' 30" E 135.37 ft. , along the West line of Purlingbrook Rd. , thence
S 89° 53' 09" W. 148.89 ft. , thence N 00° 01' 15" W. 135.46 ft. ,
thence N 89° 55 13" E 148 84 ft. , along the South line of Fairfax Ave ,
to the point of beginning, containing 0.463 Acres, subject to easements
and/or restrictions of record if any.
PARCEL "C"' Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
distant S. 00° 02' 30" E. 964.34 ft along the North-South 1/4 line
(centerline of Purlingbrook Rd. ) and S 89° 50' 58" W. 30.00 ft. , from the
Center Corner of Section 2, T 1 S , R 9 E ; and proceeding thence S. 89°
50' 58" W 148.94 ft. , along the North line of St. Martins Ave. ; thence N
00° 01' 15" W 135 46 ft , thence N 89° 53' 09" E 148.89 ft. ; thence S
00° 02' 30" E 135.37 ft. , along the West line of Purlingbrook Ave , to the
point of beginning, containing 0.463 Acres, subject to easements and/or
restrictions of record, if any.
PARCEL "D": Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
distant S. 00° 02' 30" E. 964.34 ft. , along the North-South 1/4 line
(centerline of Purlingbrook Rd. ) and S. 89° 50' 58" W. 178.94 ft. , along the
North line of St. Martins Ave , from the Center Corner of Section 2, T 1
S., R 9 E. ; and proceeding thence S 89° 50' 58" W. 148.94 ft. , along
said North line of St. Martins Ave. ; thence N 00° 00' 07" W 135.56 ft. ;
thence N 89° 53' 09" E 148.90 ft. ; thence S 00° 01' 15" E. 135.46 ft. ,
to the point of beginning, containing 0.463 Acres, subject to easements
and/or restrictions of record, if any.
PARCEL "E": Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
distant S 00° 02' 30" E 693.64 ft. , along the North-South 1/4 line
(centerline of Purlingbrook Rd. ) and S. 89° 55' 13" W. 178.84 ft. , along
the South line of Fairfax Ave. , from the Center Corner of Section 2, T. 1
S., R. 9 E , ; and proceeding thence S 00° 01' 15" E. 135.46 ft. , thence
S. 89° 53' 09" W. 148.90 ft , thence N. 00° 00' 07" W 135.55 ft. ; thence
N 89° 55' 13" E 148.85 ft. , along said. South line of Fairfax Ave. , to the
point of beginning, containing 0.463 acres, subject to easements and/or
restrictions of record, if any.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a
part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a
certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne
County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES- Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#995-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated October 18, 1978, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Victor Szalma, 9586
Silverside, South Lyon, Michigan 48178, submitted on behalf of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward H Dietrich, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967
PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby
determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Parcel 46 009 99 0014 000
(03Allbla) into three parcels since the same would be in violation of the
City's Zoning Ordinance and Law
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, and Bishop.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#996-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Public Works, dated October 18, 1978, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute two Auto-
vest lease agreements with Lou La Riche Chevrolet, Inc. , for two 1979
Chevrolet Malibu four door sedans, being serial numbers 1W19H91417345 and
1W19H91411385, for a total monthly installment of $158 95 each for a period
of 24 months and based upon the terms and conditions as set forth in
Agreement AV No. 0029209 and Agreement AV No 0029210, said vehicles to be
used by the office of the City Clerk and the Director of Public Works, 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, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#997-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works, dated October 18, 1978, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved by the Mayor, with
regard to the rates which are established at the compactor site, the
Council does hereby determine to approve the following rates at the
compactor site effective October 1, 1978:
42 yard compacted load $100. / ld
40 yard open load $100. / ld
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#998-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chairperson of the Artrain Sub-Committee of the Livonia Arts Commission,
dated October 23, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a fact sheet describing the Michigan Artrain Project which is to
be conducted in Livonia on May 7 - 15, 1979, the Council does hereby
determine to approve in concept of the City's participation in this project
and requests that all affected City departments and employees 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, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#999-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Supervisor of
the Spaghetti Company, Too, located at 11005 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan,
dated October 18, 1978, requesting permission to provide dancing from
9.00 P M. to 3 00 A M on New Years Eve, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to approve this request in the manner and form submitted, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution
together with a copy of the aforesaid letter to the Michigan Liquor Control
lbwCommission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1000-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 12,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its Resolution
10-210-78, adopted on October 3, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-9-3-13,
submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion, for the
vacating of a storm sewer easement located north of the Industrial Road,
west of Wayne Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and to grant and approve the said Petition 78-9-3-13, 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, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#1001-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 20, 1978, which transmits its resolu-
tion 10-229-78 adopted on October 17, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-10-8-32 submitted by James Blain Associates, Architects, requesting site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the
Ardmore Psychiatric Hospital located on the east side of Farmington Road
between Seven Mile and Fargo in Section 3, 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 78-10-8-32 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, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: None
The item on the agenda with respect to Petition No. 78-9-8-30 of Suburban
Management & Realty Company to construct Garden-type condominium units on the West
side of University Drive, between Six and Seven Mile Roads, in Section 7, was removed
L and will be considered at the Study Session to be conducted on November 20, 1978.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 13,
1978 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution
10-224-78, adopted on October 3, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-7-2-20
submitted by Cinther H Blankenburg requesting waiver use approval to
expand an existing auto repair, muffler and brake business on property
zoned M-1, located on the south side of Schoolcraft Road, east of Newburgh
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, the Council does hereby determine
to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash and Taylor,
NAYS: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1002-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 13,
1978 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution
liwr 10-224-78, adopted on October 3, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-7-2-20
submitted by Ginther H Blankenburg requesting waiver use approval to
expand an existing auto repair, muffler and brake business on property
zoned M-1, located on the south side of Schoolcraft Road, east of Newburgh
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, the Council does hereby determine
to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
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Petition 78-7-2-20 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission, with the exception that the requirements
set forth in Condition No 2 with respect to the installation of landscape
materials are hereby modified by the additional proviso that the petitioner
shall be permitted to provide a bond in lieu of actual planting in an
amount to be established by the Bureau of Inspection.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: Nash and Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1003-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated October 10, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to A & P Construction Company, 41055 Joy
Road, Plymouth, Michigan, the proprietor of Francavilla Subdivision No. 1,
located in the southeast 1/4 of Section 9, the financial assurances
previously deposited with respect to sidewalk improvements, deposited
pursuant to Council Resolution 425-76, adopted on May 12, 1976, as there-
after subsequently amended by Council Resolution 780-76, adopted on
September 15, 1976 and Council Resolution 992-76, adopted on November 23,
1976, which previously reduced such financial assurances to $53,500 00 of
which $10,000 00 was to be in cash, to guaranty the satisfactory installa-
tion of sidewalks in Francavilla Subdivision No. 1, and further, the
financial assurances now on deposit with .the City for general 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 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. None.
The item on the agenda with respect to release to Hauser Development
Corporation, 18263 University Park Drive, Livonia, Michigan, the proprietor of the
Woods Condominium (formerly University Park Apartments) the financial assurances
previously deposited with respect to General Improvements, was removed and will be
considered at the Study Session to be conducted on November 20, 1978.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#1004-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated October 6, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Curtis Building Company, 25950 Five Mile,
Detroit, Michigan 48239, the proprietor of Wildwood Forest Subdivision
located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, the financial assurances
previously deposited with respect to the General Improvements, Sidewalks,
and Grading and Soil Erosion Control, deposited pursuant to Council
Resolution 362-76, adopted on April 28, 1976, as amended by Council Resolu-
tion 794-76, adopted on September 29, 1976, and by Council Resolution
71-78, adopted on February 1, 1978, which previously reduced such finan-
cial assurances to $20,470.00, $32,000 00 and $6,000.00, respectively, to
guaranty the satisfactory installation of improvements in the Wildwood
Forest Subdivision, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that these
improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the
rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia; and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES* Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Bishop was excused at 8.30 P M
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1005-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated October 23, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request sub-
mitted by Realty World, Inc. for the Down River Federal Savings and Loan
Association, for utilization of surplus funds for construction of a storm
sewer extension on Shadyside, north of Clarita, rather than on Westmore,
north of Clarita, the Council does hereby determine to deny this request.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Bishop returned at 8 37. P M
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1006-78 RESOLVED, that in view of the fact that the authorization to
expend surplus drain funds as set forth in Council Resolution 577-75 has
not been implemented and by reason of the fact that there has been no
progress in the construction of the proposed animal hospital by Vilas L.
Allen, D.V.M , the Council does hereby determine to rescind and repeal
Council Resolution 577-75, adopted on July 9, 1975, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1007-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief, dated October 9, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Safety-
Fire and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the taking of bids in accordance with
provisions of law and city ordinance for the purchase of two new Rescue/
Ambulance units to replace two 1975 Chevrolet units, and the Department of
Finance and the Fire Division are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1008-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Distric7
Judges of the District Court for the 16th Judicial District, dated October
20, 1978, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of carpeting
installed from A R. Kramer Company, 15986 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan
48154, for the price of $2,209.00; further, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of lumber from Redford Cashway Lumber in the amount
of $657 98 as well as to authorize carpentry work in an amount not to
exceed $1,500 00, further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the aforesaid work and purchases 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)(4) and (5)
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None
The communications from the Department of Law dated October 12th and
October 27, 1978 with respect to Offer to Purchase City-owned property in the
Southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Shadyside, were received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1009-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Doris M
Bachman, Volunteer Senior Citizen, dated October 19, 1978, and the attached
communication from the Fire Marshal, dated October 9, 1978, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for the purpose of
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conducting a meeting with the Mayor, Administration, and certain senior
citizens with respect to the problems referred to in the aforesaid
communications.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1010-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Doris M
Bachman, Volunteer Senior Citizen, dated October 19, 1978, and the attached
communication from the Fire Marshal, dated October 9, 1978, the Council
does hereby request that the Director of Public Works submit his report
and recommendation with respect to the matters set forth in the report of
the Fire Marshal
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1011-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 12, 1978, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to certain change orders
which have been issued in connection with a contract awarded to Freeman-
Darling, Incorporated, pursuant to Council Resolution 362-77, adopted on
April 6, 1977, for foundations and lower level of the new Civic Center
Municipal Building, the Council does hereby authorize the processing of
the latest payment certificate in connection with the aforesaid contract
and for this purpose does appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an
additional sum in the amount of $7,909.00 from Federal Economic Development
Administration Funds, 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, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 8:40 P M
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1012-78 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 303-78, adopted on April 5, 1978, and in accordance with
Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of October 30, 1978 an assessment roll dated
October 30, 1978 for the improvement consisting of the installation of
ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in Brookwood West
Subdivision in the S W 1/4 of Section 11, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 303-78.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the Office of
the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, December 18,
1978, at 8 00 P M to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time
and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of December 18, 1978, the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district
as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assess-
ment roll in the City Assessor's Office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1013-78 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
Resolution 301-78, adopted on April 5, 1978, and in accordance with Section
2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of
the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council
under date of October 30, 1978 an assessment roll dated October 30, 1978
for the improvement consisting of the installation of ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring in Tanglewood Subdivision (excluding any
lights on Lyndon Avenue) in the East 1/2 of Section 20, City of Livonia,
Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 301-78
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the Office of
the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit. that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, December 18,
1978, at 8 00 P.M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time
and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of December 18, 1978, the City Clerk is also directed to
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give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's Office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: None
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1014-78 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 297-78, adopted on April 5, 1978, and in accordance with
Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the
Council under date of October 30, 1978 an assessment roll dated October 30,
1978 for the improvement consisting of the installation of ornamental
street lighting with underground wiring in Blue Grass Estates Subdivision
in the East 1/2 of Section 18, City of Livonia, Michigan, containing the
special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the
construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution No 297-78
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the Office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-•511
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, December 18,
1978, at 8.00 P M to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which
time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be
heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in thF
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of December 18, 1978, the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's Office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS. None
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1015-78 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
Resolution 305-78, adopted on April 5, 1978, and in accordance with Section
2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of
the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council
under date of October 30, 1978 an assessment roll dated October 30, 1978
for the improvement consisting of the installation of ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring in Ron-Mar Estates Subdivision in the N
1/2 of Section 19, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the
special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the
construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution 305-78
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVFf, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the Office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, December 18,
1978, at 8.00 P M to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time
and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of December 18, 1978, the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's Office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1016-78 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 304--78, adopted on April 5, 1978, and in accordance with
Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of October 30, 1978 an assessment roll dated Octobsr
30, 1978 for the improvement consisting of the installation of ornamental
street lighting with underground wiring in Francavilla Subdivision No
and Lots 425 through 432, both inclusive, Seven Mile Superhighway Sub-
division in the S E 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 304-78
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THEREFORE, BE IT' RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the Office of
the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, December 18,
1978, at 8.00 P M to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which
time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be
heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of December 18, 1978, the City Clerk is also directed
to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's Office
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES- Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None
*Councilman Nash returned at 8.42 P M
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1017-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind and
repeal Council Resolution 90-78, adopted on February 1, 1978, with respect
to proposed street improvements on Cardwell Avenue between Joy Road and
West Chicago
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1018-78 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated September 23, 1977 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 January 16, 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 placing four (4)
inches of asphalt on existing roadway to a width of 21 feet on
Cardwell Avenue between Joy Road and West Chicago in the S E 1/4 of
Section 36, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
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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
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $41,314.55,
(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 15% (6,197.15) and that the
balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting
to $35,117 40 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
ten (10) 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•
L3b1, 3b2a, 4a2, 4b, 4c1, L3b2b, 4c2, Llb, 2b, 5a, Llc, 2c, 5b, Lld,
2d, 6a, Lle, 2e, 6b1, Llf, 2f, L6b2, 7, L8, L9, L10, L11, L12, L13,
L14, L15, L16, 17, L18, L19, L20, 21, 22a, L22b, L23, L24, L25,
L26, L27, 28, L30a1, 31a, L30a2, 31b, L30a3, 31c, L30a4, a5a, 31d,
el, L30a5b, 30a6, 31e2, 31f, L31g, Mla, 2a, Mlb, 2b, Mlc, 2c,
Mld, 2d, M6, M7a, M7bla, M7b1b, 7b2, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12,
M13a, M13b, M14, M15, M16, M17, M18, M19, M20, M21, M22, M23,
M24, M25, M26, M27, M28, M29, M30, M31b, 32b and M31a, 32a
(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.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1019-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 28, 1978, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 8-159-78, adopted on August 15, 1978, with regard to Petition
78-4-1-21, as amended, submitted by James R Gysel for a change of zoning
on property located on the north side of Joy Road between Fremont and Hugh
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, from R-1 to C-1, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 23, 1978,
pursuant to Council Resolution 836-78, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1020-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 28, 1978, which sets forth its resolution
8-165-78, adopted on August 15, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-7-6-9 as
submitted by the City Planning Commission to amend Section 4 04, Schedule
of Minimum Lot Sizes in R-1 through R-5 Districts to increase the minimum
depth and/or width for lots abutting major thoroughfares, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 23,
1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 836-78, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35 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. 78-7-1-31
FOR CHANGE—OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO C-1
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
! 2 06(1) OF ARTICLE II AND SECTION
L. 18.08 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE." RE PETITION 77-3-6-4
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.10 OF
ARTICLE II AND SECTION 5 03 OF ARTICLE V
OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE." RE. PETITION NO. 78-7-6-10
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.
Councilman Raymond invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading
to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
RE PETITION NO 78-7-3-7
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance
Lip AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
RE. PETITION NO. 78-8-3-9
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-210(b) OF
TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
41021-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Arts Commission, dated October 12, 1978, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the acceptance of a $6,800 00 Michigan Council for the
Arts Grant, No 9B O10A, in the manner and form herein described, and the
Arts Commission Chairman is hereby authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1022-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Council, dated November 7, 1978, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $1,000 00 from Account No 101-101-864 (Travel and
Education) to Account No 101-101-981 (Capital Improvement), 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, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1023-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated November 9, 1978, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of
$750 00 from Account No 101-193-960 010 000 (Education and Training-
Employees) to Account No 101-111-983 000 000 (Capital Outlay-Office
Equipment), 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:
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AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1024-78 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth In
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125,584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, December
18, 1978, at 8:00 P M at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 78-8-1-32 submitted by Bra-Con Industries, Inc. for a change
of zoning of property located on the east side of Newburgh Road
between Plymouth and Amrhein Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29,
from RUF to P , the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution
10-208-78 recommended to the City Council that Petition 78-8-1-32 be
approved, and
(2) Petition 78-9-1-33 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a
change of zoning of property located on the west side of Newburgh
Road, south of Six Mile Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, from
R-3B to P.L , the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution
10-209-78 recommended to the City Council that Petition 78-9-1-33 be
approved.
Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
(and/or)
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#1025-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting Regular Meetings of the City Council
for the month of December, 1978
Wednesday, December 13, 1978; and
Wednesday, December 20, 1978
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1026-78 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1027-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 25, 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 728-78, adopted
on August 16, 1978, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for general improvements in the Quakertown Subdivision No 1,
located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, to $395,000 00 of which at
least $10,000 00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining general
improvements in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, further, all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City including those
for sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and unchanged; and the
City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS. None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1028-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated November 15, 1978, which indicates that Ager Building Company,
27620 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, situated in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, 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 November 15, 1978, wherein said Commission
approved the final plat for the said subdivision in its resolution
11-237-78 adopted on November 14, 1978, and the Council having considered
a report from the City Engineer, dated October 17, 1978, recommending
approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of
which was approved by the Council in its resolution No 367-78 adopted on
April 19, 1978, said preliminary plat having been recommended for approval
by the City Planning Commission on November 1, 1977 in its resolution
11-236-77; now, therefore, the Council does hereby determine to grant its
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approval to the Final Plat of Laurel Park South Subdivision, located in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, 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, era 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, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS* None
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1029-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated November 3, 1978, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a letter from R E
Dailey & Company, Construction Manager, concurred in by Ralls-Hamill
Architects, Inc. , the Council does hereby accept the bid of The Morrison
Company, 19366 Allen Road, Trenton, Michigan 48183, for the Phase IV -- PKE
Contract (East Parking Lot Paving) construction work of the new Civic Center
Municipal Building in the amount of $35,450 00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications,
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $35,450 00 from Federal Economic Development Administra..
tion Funds for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is authorized
to approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1030-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated November 3, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a letter from R E
Dailey & Company, Construction Manager, concurred in by Ralls-Hamill
Architects, Inc., the Council does hereby accept the bid of Jacobs
Electrical Construction, Inc , 1815 Austin, P 0 Box 395, Troy, Michigan
48099 for the Phase IV - FNT Contract (Decorative Fountain) construction
work of the new Civic Center Municipal Building in the amount of $73,732 00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid receivedfor this item and meets
all specifications, and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $73,732 00 from Federal Economic
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Development Administration Funds for this purpose, and the Director of
Public Works is authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as
completed; and the Mayor and. City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash,
and unanimously adopted, this 894th Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 8.55 P M. , November 15, 1978.
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ADDIS . . BA .N, CITY CLERK