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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1976-04-07 15534 liw MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND REGULAR FETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On April 7, 1976, 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 Coun- cil at approximately 8:08 P. M. . Councilman Nash delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works, John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, John Nagy, City Planner, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, Michael McGee, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, John Bunk, Fire Chief, Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian, Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, Richard 0. Jones, Public Utilities Manager, Joseph Falk, Planning Commission, and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #266-76 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 831st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 24, 1976, are hereby approved. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #267-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 10, 1976, approved by the Finance Director, and approved by the Mayor for submission, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Audio Equipment Company, 23801 Warren Avenue, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48128, for supplying the City (Parks and Recreation Department) with one (1) public address system for Ford Ice Arena for the price of $ 2,553.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum $2,553.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose, and the Council does hereby authorize the City Clerk and City Treasurer to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 15535 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #268-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 25, 1976, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of Shae Company, 5462 N. Mission Road, Route I, Rosebush, Michigan 48878, for the 1976 Lane Line Marking Program for the estimated total cost of $5,902.32 based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual, units of work completed in accordance with the unit price as accept- ed herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $5,902.32 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as performed; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and 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, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #269-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 25, 1976, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of Cadillac Asphalt Company, 27575 Wixom Road, Novi, Michigan, for Melody Manor Subdivision Street Improvements (Contract 76-C) in accordance with plans and specifications as prepared by the Engineering Division attached to the aforesaid communication, for the total post of $59,649.50 based upon the Engineering Division estimate of units of work involved, and subject to the final payment based on the actual units of work completed in accordance with the unit price as accepted herein, said estimatedcost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an advance in an amount not to exceed $59,649.50 from the $9.8 Million Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue, subject to and conditioned upon the reimbursement of such sum to the said bond issue as funds become available from Special Assessment District No. 152, as well as from Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts (local road account) with respect to the City's portion of the cost involved, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as approved; 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. 1555 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #270-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 27, 1976, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved, by the Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept Unit Price Bid of Stolaruk Corporation, 19300 West Eight Mile Road, South- field, Michigan 48075 for the 1976 miscellaneous residential street paving program (Contract 76-B) in accordance with plans and specifications as prepared by the Engineering Division, attached to the aforesaid communica- tion, for the estimated total cost of $264,953.90, based on the Engineer- ing Division's estimate of units of work involved, and subject to the final payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accord- ance with the unit price as accepted herein, for the estimated cost and unit price, having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council does hereby authorize an advance in an amount not to exceed $264,953.90 from the $9.8 Million Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue subject to and based upon the condition that such sum shall be reimbursed, to said bond issue at such time as funds become available from Special Assessment District No. 151 and No. 153, Motor Vehicle Highway Funds (Major and Local Road Accounts) and receipts from bonds sold for the Livonia Drain No. 44 Project, further the Council requests that the Livonia Drain No. 44 Drainage Board authorize the City to advance funds and proceed with the construction of Livonia Drain No. 44 so that the paving of Brentwood. Avenue North of Seven Mile Road may proceed, with the provision that the City shall be reimbursed these funds at such time as receipts become available from bonds sold, for Livonia Drain No. 44, and the Direc- tor of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as constructed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby auth- orized 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, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and, adopted: #271-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Cushion 'n' Cue Recreation Centers, dated March 12, 1976, with regard to the tournament to be conducted at the said lounge which is located at 27630 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan, i. e. 1976 Billiard News National Open Men's and. Women's Straight Pool Championships, on May 28, 29, 30, and 31, 1976, the Council does hereby determine that for this tournament only on 15537 the said dates and location the time regulations set forth in Section 4-401 shall be waived to the extent necessary beyond the normal 2.00 A.M. curfew in order to permit completion of matches conducted in connection with this tournament. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #272-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City Clerk, dated March 15, 1976, which indicates that A. W. Miller, Inc., 2531 Conner Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, proprietor of the Currie Court Industrial Subdivision, situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29 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 January 12, 1976, wherein said commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision in it's resolution No. 1-6-76, adopted on January 6, 1976, and the Council, having considered a report from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, indicating that substantial compliance has been made with the conditions upon which the preliminary plat was approved by the Council in it's Resolution 1048-75, said preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission on June 9, 1970, in it's Resolu- tion 6-64-70; now, therefore, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the Final Plat of the Currie Court Industrial Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act 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, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS• None. The communication from A. W. Miller, Inc., dated March 15, 1976, with respect to the subject of ornamental street lights in the Currie Court Industrial Subdivision, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #273-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter submitted in behalf of the proprietor of the Currie Court Industrial Subdivision, dated March 29, 1976, and before determining to install ornamental street lighting with underground wiring within said subdivision, in accordance with Section 9-116 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, in the City of Livon- ia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City 15533 Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all imr property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an esti- mate of 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, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #274-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition, dated March 5, 1976, submitted by certain residents residing on the South side of Hathaway between Farmington Road and Stark Road regarding a drainage problem in their area, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Engineering Department for it' s report and recommendation, further, the Engineering Division is requested to include in the aforesaid report and recommendation the overall commercial development in the area situated on the South side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark Roads. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #275-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted by certain residents of Cardwell Avenue, Cavell Avenue, and Arcola Avenue from Grantland to Plymouth Road, requesting the paving of these streets, the cost of which would be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recom- mendation 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, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordi- nances, as amended. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #276-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from Mrs. Leona Wheller and Mrs. Clyde W. Ca,ic, dated March 11, 1976, to which is attached a petition from certain residents on Cavell Avenue, and befdre determining 15539 to install ornamental street lighting with underground wiring on Cavell between Plymouth and West Chicago, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improve- ment, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of 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, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. The communication dated March 10, 1976, from James T. Van Velzor, which requests an ordinance amendment with respect to pinball machines within the City of Livonia, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #277-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 27, 1976, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits Resolution WS-2073-2/76 wherein it is recommended that Section 5-412 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to sewer connection charges be amended, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Water and Sewer Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #278-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated March 9, 1976 from the Secretary/Treasurer of the Clarenceville Cemetery, the Coun-,. cil does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Clerk for his report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #279-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Chief Librarian, dated March 2, 1976, approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a Resolution adopted by the Library Commission on February 16, 1976, requesting permission to advertise for the taking of bids for partial carpet replacement at the Alfred Noble Library, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Director of Finance for his report and recommendation. 15540 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 4280-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 9, 1976, approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission relative to the naming of certain park sites, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was 4281-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 9, 1976, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayyor, with respect to the leasing of certain buildings at the Hill property, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Department of Law for the preparation of appropriate Lease Agreements for submission to Council. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 4282-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated March 2, 1976, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached the Livonia Housing Commission Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 1976, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City Engineer, dated February 25, 1976, approved by the Director of Public Works, approved for submission by the Mayor, which submits a program for the installation of sidewalks on Six Mile Road from Levan to Merriman Road, pursuant to Section 2-515 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Single Lot Assessment Ordinance) the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this item at this time. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to substitute, in lieu of the above resolution which would take no further action with respect to the installation of sidewalks on Six Mile Road from Levan to Merriman Road, at this time, a resolution which would refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute, as follows AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS Nash and Ventura. The President declared the resolution to substitute, adopted. 1554, By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was ,#283-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City Engineer, dated February 25, 1976, approved by the Director of Public Works, approved for submission by the Mayor, which submits a program for the installation of sidewalks on Six Mile Road from Levan to Merriman Road, pursuant to Section 2-515 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Single Lot Assessment Ordinance) the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recom- mendation. Councilman Ventura requested a ruling of the Chair as to the substitute motion being out of order, and when the President ruled it in order, Councilman Ventura challenged the ruling of the Chair, and the gavel was passed to Councilman Raymond. A roll call vote was then taken with the following result wherein an "aye" vote upheld the ruling of the Chair and a "nay" vote would support the challenge AYES Nash, Brown, McCann, *Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and Raymond. NAYS None. *Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a 'yes' vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. The President of the Council, upon the upholding of the Challenge of the Chair, resumed the Chair and a roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following result AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS Nash and Ventura. The President declared the resolution, as substituted, adopted. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was x#284-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 5, 1976, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise Council Resolution No. 636-75, adopted on July 23, 1975, so as to incorporate the following changes. Correction No. 1 Location: Parcel 02c484ala 19791 Middlebelt Recommended Corrective Action Delete assessment of $257.27 previously charged to Parcel 02C484a1a. 15542 Correction No. 2 Location Parcel 03a4b1 20110 Farmington Recommended Corrective Action• Reduce assessment of $342.74 previously charged to Parcel 03a4b1 and increase assessment of $339.87 previously charged to Parcel 03a5a as follows. 1. Parcel 03a4b1 (reduce assessment by $136.94) Revised Description of Work. 239.30 s.f. of 6" drive approach at $0.86 s.f. = $205.80 2. Parcel 03a5a (increase assessment by $136.94) Description of Work 554.44 s. f. of 6" drive approach at $0.86 s. f. =$476.81 Correction No. 3 Location Parcel 03f2 19729 Merriman Recommended Corrective Action. Delete assessment of $71.40 previously charged to Parcel 03f2. Correction No. 4 Location Parcel 09a.21,22 Recommended Corrective Action Delete assessment of $90.00 previously charged to Parcel 09a21,22. Correction No. 5 Location Parcel 13c21 to 31 15356 Middlebelt Recommended Corrective Action 1. Parcel 13c29 to 31 - Delete from assessment schedule. 2. Parcel 13c21 to 28 - Add to assessment schedule. Description of Work 42 l.f. of curb replacement @ $6.60/l.f. $277.20. Correction No. 6 Location Parcel 16a280b,281 15971 Farmington Recommended Corrective Action 1. Parcel 16a280b,281 - Delete from assessment schedule. 2. Parcel 16a 261-267 - Add to assessment schedule. Description of Work 364.02 s.f. of 6" sidewalk @ $0.86/s.f. = $313.06 22 l.f. of curb replacement @ 6.60 1.f. = 145.20 458.26— Correction No. 7 Location Parcel 20A4c 35601 Five Mile Road Recommended Corrective Action 1. Parcel 20A4c - Reduce assessment Description of Work 320 s.f. of 4" sidewalk @ $0.75/s.f. = $240.00 110 s.f. of 6" sidewalk @ 0.86/s.f. = 94.60 Total Charge $334.60 15543 2. Parcel 20A4b1 - Increase Assessment Description of Work 375 s.f. of 6" drive approach @ $0.86 s.f. = $322.50 355 s.f. of 4" sidewalk @ $0.75 s.f. = 266.25 Total Charge $588.75 Correction No. 8 Location Parcel 35a21-24 Recommended Corrective Action Parcel 35a21-24 - Delete from assessment schedule. Correction No. 9 Location Parcel 361196,197 38302 Joy Road Recommended Corrective Action 1. Parcel 36I196,197 - Delete from Assessment Schedule. 2. Parcel 361195 - Add to assessment schedule. Description of Work 315 s.f. of 6" concrete drive approach @ $0.86/s.f. = $270.90 Correction No. 10 Location Parcel 36M31a, 32a 27721 West Chicago Recommended Corrective Action Parcel 36M31a, 32a - Delete from assessment schedule. Correction No. 11 Location Parcel 36c100 9012 Middlebelt Recommended Corrective Action Parcel 36c100 - Revise assessment so as to include only sidewalk construction. Description of Work. 250 s.f. of 4" concrete sidewalk @ $0.75/s.f. = $187.50 and the balance of Council Resolution No. 636-75, except to the extent that the same is herein modified and revised, shall continue in full force and effect, further, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $2,106.77 from the $9.8 Million Streets and Roads General Obligation Bond Issue by way of addition to the sum of $39,937.39 previously appropriated for this purpose in Council Resolution No. 635-75. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS• None. 15544 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 4285-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City Engineer, dated March 10, 1976, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and approved by the Director of PUblic Works, and as approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed agreement between the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners and the City of Livonia relative to the resurfacing of Seven Mile Road between Farmington and Inkster Roads, the overall cost of which is estimated to be in the amount of $312,000, with the City of Livonia to assume one-third (1/3) of said, construction cost (S104,000) the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement on behalf of the City of Livonia relative to this project, further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $104,000 from Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) to cover the City's portion of the cost involved in this project; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things neces- sary 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, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and. McCann. NAYS. Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 4286-76 RESOLVED, that the Council, having determined that there is an imperative and dire need for the widening and improvement of Middlebelt Road, between Joy Road and Plymouth Road, the Council therefore requests that the Wayne County Road. Commission give immediate consideration to attaching a high priority to such project in establishment of priorities under the Federal Aid. Urban Systems Program. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was 4287-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City Engineer, dated March 16, 1976, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the installation of additional fencing for the pedestrian overpass located on Ann Arbor Road, west of Hix Road, at the Washington Elementary School, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Wayne Fence and Supply Company, 27607 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan, to install and complete the proposed fencing for the quoted price of $649.00 in the manner and for the reasons 15545 indicated in the aforesaid communication, and for this purpose, the Council appropriates and authorizes the expenditure of the sum of 5649.00 from the $9.8 Streets and. Roads General Obligation Bond Issue, and with regard to the question of future pedestrian bridge maintenance, the same is hereby referred to the School Board and City Council Joint Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and. McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #288-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated March 12, 1976, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Security Tank and. Tower Corporation, Box 913, Old Orchard. Shopping Center, Hwy. 41 North, Henderson, Kentucky, 42420 for the removal and disposal of the Water Storage Tank located on Haggerty Road, N. of Seven Mile Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, upon the payment to the City of the sum of $1,200.00, inasmuch as the same was the second highest bid received for this work, and the high bidder having indicated that it's bid was a mistake and that they would, not be able to perform, further, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation set forth in the aforesaid recommendation so as to not require the forfeiture of the Bid Bond of the Boam Company, 20523 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjust- ments 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 inciden- tal for the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #289-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated March 10, 1976 which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of Stewart & Son, Inc. , 41796 Fret, Belleville, Michigan 48111, for the construction of a Sanitary Sewer and Water Line at the Rotary Community Park in the City of Livonia in accordance with plans and speci- fications as prepared by the Engineering Division attached to the afore- said communication for the estimated total cost of $8,205.93, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to 15546 the Final Payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit price accepted herein, said, estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $8,205.93 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as constructed, 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, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #290-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City Engineer, dated. March 10, 1976, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to certain work completed at Rosedale Elementary School in connection with the Rosedale Gardens combined sewer separation and street improvement project (Contract C6,1), the Council does hereby authorize and request that the' Wayne County Road. Commission make payment to the contractor for this project with respect to the aforesaid work at Rosedale Elementary School, and further- more, the Finance Department is hereby authorized to reimburse the Wayne County Road Commission for said costs in the amount of $3,042.25, and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expen- diture of the sum of $3,042.25 from Motor Vehicle Highway Funds, and the City Clerk and. City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things neces- sary 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, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #291-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 17, 1976, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance Grants of Easements for sanitary sewers, storm sewers and water mains which documents were secured in connection with the development of the Woods Condominium (formerly University Park Apartments) in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 7, which documents are more particularly described as follows (1) Grant of Easement for sanitary sewer dated. February 9, 1976, executed by Hauser Dvelopment Corporation, a Michigan Corporation by Robert L. Hauser, President and. Aldis Ejups, Vice-President, conveying to the City 15547 The southerly 20 ft. except the westerly 718 ft. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E. , 723.00 feet along the E. & W. 1/4 Section line from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , thence N. 0° 00' 22" E. 288.67 feet, thence N. 89° 59' 38" W. , 344.O8 feet, thence N. 0° 00' 22" E. , 85.04 feet, thence S 89° 59' 38" W, 62.00 feet, thence N. 0° 00' 22" E. , 159.00 feet, thence S. 89° 56' 50" W., 145.00 feet to the point of ending. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E. , 1320.00 feet along the E. & W. Section line, and N. 0° 02' 08" E. , 281.00 feet along the East property line from the center 1/4 corner of said Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , thence N 89° 43' 47" W. , 193.00 feet, thence N. OQ° 00' 22" E., 185.00 feet to the point of ending. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E. , 723.00 feet along the E. & W. 1/4 Section line and N. 00° 00' 22" E. , 288.67 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.; thence N. 0° 00' 22" E., 235.00 feet to the point of ending. That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at the center 1/4 corner of said section and proceeding thence N. 00° 03' 00" E. along the N. & S. 1/4 section line of said Section 685.96 ft. , thence N. 89° 54' 41" E., 1319.83 ft. , thence S. 00° 02' 08" W. , 688.14 ft. to the E. & W. 1/4 section line of said section, thence N. 89° 59' 38" W. along the E. & W. 1/4 section line of said section 527.00 ft. , thence N. 00° 00' 22" E. , 347.63 ft. , thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 60.00 ft. , central angle of 41° 24' 35", a chord of 42.43 ft. , chord bearing N. 20° 42' 40" E. , a distance of 43.36 ft. , thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 60.00 ft. , a central angle of 262° 49' 10", a chord of 90.00 ft. , chord bearing N. 89° 59' 38" W. a distance of 275.22 ft. , thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 60.00 ft., a cental angle of 41° 24' 35", a chord of 42.43 ft. , chord bearing S. 20° 41' 56" E. a distance of 43.36 ft. , thence S. 00° 00' 22" W., 347.63 ft. to the E. & W. 1/4 section line of said section, thence N. 89° 59' 38" W. along the E. & W. 1/4 section line of said section 733.00 ft. to the point of beginning, and containing 20.181 acres, more or less. 15548 (2) Grant of Easement for storm sewer dated February 9, 1976, executed by Hauser Development Corporation, Lis a Michigan Corporation by Robert L. Hauser, President and Aldis Ejups, Vice-President, conveying to the City An easement 20 ft. in width described as the southerly 20 ft. of the easterly 527.00 ft. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E., 1301.72 feet along the E.-W. 1/4 section line from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., , thence N. 0° 39' 37" E., 385.24 feet, thence N. 0° 02' 08" E. , 298.91 feet to the point of ending. That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at the center 1/4 corner of said section and proceeding, thence N. 00° 03' 00" E. along the N.-S. 1/4 section line of said section 685.96 ft. , thence N. 89° 54' 41" E. , 1319.83 ft. , thence S. 00° 02' 08" W. , 688.14 ft. to the E.-W. 1/4 section line of said section, thence N. 89° 59' 38" W., along the E.-W. 1/4 section line of said section 527 00.ft. , thence N. 00° 00' 22" E. , 347.63 ft. , thence along a curve to the right radius 60.00 ft. , central angle 41° 24' 35", chord 42.43 ft. , chord bearing N. 20° 42' 40" E. , a distance of 43.36 ft. , thence along a curve to the left radius 60.00 ft. , central angle 262° 49' 10", chord 90.00 ft., chord bearing N. 89° 59' 38" W. a distance of 275.22 ft. , thence along P., curve to the right radius 60.00 ft. , central angle 41° 24' 35", chord 42.43 ft. , chord bearing S. 20° 41' 56" E. a distance of 43.36 ft. , thence S 00° 00' 22" W. , 347.63 ft. to the E.-W. 1/4 section line of said section, thence N. 89° 59' 38" W. along the E.-W. 1/4 section line of said section 733.00 ft. to the point of beginning, and containing 20.181 acres, more or less. (3) Grant of Easement for water main dated February 9, 1976, executed by Hauser Development Corporation, a Michigan Corporation by Robert L. Hauser, President and Aldis Ejups, Vice-President, conveying to the City An easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E. 79.59 feet along the E. & W. 1/4 section line from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., thence N.0° 06' 01" W., 678.17 feet, thence .N. 89° 54' 41" E., 103 .84 feet, thence S. 0° 00' 22" W., 410.11 feet, thence N. 89° 59' 36" W., 1090 feet to a point of ending. 15549 Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E. , 1269.54 feet along the E. & W. 1/4 section line from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , , thence N. 0° 00' 22" E. 29.90 feet, thence N. 89° 59' 38" W. , 135.70 feet, thence N. 0° 00' 22" E. , 239.67 feet, thence N. 89° 59' 38" W. , 16.50 feet to the point of ending. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E., 79.59 feet along the E. & W. 1/4 section line and N. 0° 06' 01" W. , 649.03 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , , thence N. 89° 53' 59" E., 23.61 feet to the point of ending. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E. , 79.59 feet along the E. & W. 1/4 section line and N. 0° 06' 01" W. , 678.17 feet and. N. 89° 54' 41" E. , 361.54 feet from the center 1/4 corner of section 7, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., thence S. 0° 05' 19" E. , 40.74 feet to the point of ending. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E., 79.59 feet along the E. & W. 1/4 section line and N. 0° 06' 01" W., 678.17 feet and. N. 89° 54' 41" E. , 673.24 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , thence S. 0° 05' 19" E. , 25.85 feet to the point of ending. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E. , 79.59 feet along E. -W. 1/4 section line and N. 0° 06' 01" W. , 678.17 feet and. N. 89° 54' 41" E. , 1038.84 feet and S. 0° 0' 20" W. , 161.78 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., thence S. 89° 59' 40" E. , 17.49 feet to the point of ending. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E. , 79.59 feet along E. -W. 1/4 section line and N. 0° 06' 01" W., 678.17 feet and N. 89° 54' 41" E. , 1038.84 feet and. S. 0° 0' 20" W. , 379.88 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.„ thence S. 89° 59' 40" E. 17.51 feet to the point of ending. 15550 Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E., 79.59 feet along E.-W. 1/4 section line and N. 0° 06' 01" W., 269.68 feet and S. 89° 59' 36" E., 272.24 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , thence N. 0° 0' 24" E., 16.99 feet to the point of ending. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E., 79.59 feet along E.-W. 1/4 section line and N. 0° 06' 1" W., 12.99 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., thence N. 89° 53' 59" E., 16.93 feet to the point of ending. Also an easement 12 ft. in width the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 59' 38" E., 79.59 feet along E.-W. 1/4 section line and N. 0° 06' 1" W. 308.66 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 7, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., thence N. 89° 53' 59" E., 17.95 feet to the point of ending. That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at the center 1/4 corner of said section and proceeding, thence N. 00° 03' 00" E. along the N.-S. 1/4 section line of said section 685.96 ft. , thence N. 89° 54' 41" E., 1319.83 ft. , thence S. 00° 02' 08" W., 688.14 ft. to the E.-W. 1/4 section line of said section, thence N. 89° 59' 38" W. along the E.-W. 1/4 section line of said section 527.00 ft. , thence N. 00° 00' 22" E., 347.63 ft. , thence along a curve to the right radius 60.00 ft., central angle 41° 24' 35", chord 42.43 ft., chord bearing N. 20° 42' 40" E., a distance of 43.36 ft. , thence along a curve to the left radius 60.00 ft., central angle 262° 49' 10" chord 90.00 ft., chord bearing N. 89° 59' 38" W. a distance of 275.22 ft, , thence along a curve to the right radius 60.00 ft., central angle 41° 24' 35", chord 42.43 ft., chord bearing S. 20° 41' 56" E. a distance of 43.36 ft. , thence S. 00° 00' 22" W., 347.63 ft. to the E.-W. 1/4 section line of said section, thence N. 89° 59' 38" W. along the E.-W. 1/4 section line of said section 733.00 ft. to the point of beginning, and containing 20.181 acres, more or less. the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grants of Easements, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 15551 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and. McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was *292-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated March 25, 1976, as well as a communication from Mr. and. Mrs. George Nikorak of 20315 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 152-76, which submits a report and analysis concerning existing produce stands in Livonia and the application of zoning ordinance provisions in connection therewith, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was *293-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated. March 19, 1976, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution #131-76, which submits a report concerning Michigan Liquor Control Commission requirements for operation of Banquet and Catering facilities which serve beer, wire and liquor purchased at retail and in this regard the need, if any, for an SDM and/or Class "C" License, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was *294-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law and the Fire Chief, dated. March 26, 1976, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 843-73 with regard to a request of Hawthorn Center for the City of Livonia to provide primary fire protection for their facilities, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter at this time. Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.03 OF ARTICLE X OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, " BY ADDING SUBPARAGRAPH (f) THERETO. (Petition No. 75-6-6-8) 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. 15552 The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next L regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5431 AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8.02, 8.03 AND 8.o4 OF ARTICLE VIII THEREOF. (Petition No. 75-9-6-11) 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 foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. At 9:10 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting. The communication dated March 26, 1976 from the Operations Division, with regard to certain sealcoated roads being turned back to gravel, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #295-76 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, June 21, 1976 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City HR31 , 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items. 1. Petition 73-8-1-31 (Rehearing) submitted by Ralph & Samuel Horowitz for a change of zoning of property located at the southeast corner of Wayne Road and Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its resol- ution No. 3-26-76 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 73-8-1-31 be approved, 15553 2. Petition No. 75-10-1-28 submitted by Detroit Federal Savings & Loan Association for a change of zoning of property located at the southeast corner of Orangelawn and Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, from P.L. to P.S., C-1 and P, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 3-27-76 recom- mended to the City Council that Petition No. 75-10-1-28 be denied, 3. Petition No. 76-1-1-1 submitted by Ruben Mardiros for a change of zoning of property located north of Schoolcraft Road, west of Berwick Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, from RUF to R-1-B, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 3-28-76 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 76-1-1-1 be approved, 4. Petition No. 76-1-1-2 submitted by Paul J. Mehl and Gloria A. Shea for a change of zoning of property located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road, west of Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2 to P.S., the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 3-29-76 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 76-1-1-2 be denied. 5. Petition No. 76-1-1-3 submitted by Frank Wenderski for a change of zoning of property located on the west side of Stark Road between Capitol and Beacon in the South 1/2 of Section 28, from R-5 to R-6, the City Planning Commis- sion having in its resolution No. 3-30-76 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 76-1-1-3 be denied, 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 (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 hear- ing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each railroad 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #296-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated January 9, 1976, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolu- tion 1-1-76 with regard to Petition No. 75-12-1-31 submitted by Brentwood 15554 Professional Association, for a change of zoning on property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road east of Brentwood in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1 from P. O. to P.S. (Professional. Office 4 stories to Profes- sional Service), and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 29, 1976, pursuant to Council Resolution 116-76, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission and the said. Petition No. 75-12-1-31 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the neces- sary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #297-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated. January 20, 1976, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolu- tion 1-3-76 with regard to Petition 75-12-1-32 submitted by Morris and Barbara Huler for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of Stamford between Clarita and Curtis in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9 from R-3 to R-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 29, 1976, pursuant to Council Resolution 116-76, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission and the said Petition No. 75-12-1-32 is hereby approved and granted, except, however, that the rezoning herein approved shall be to the R-2-B classification, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law, and upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result . AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. The item on the agenda with respect to Petition No. 75-12-1-33 of John D. Dinan for property on Northwest corner of Seven Mile Road and. Merriman in Section 3, was removed and will be considered at the Study Session to be conducted on May 3, 1976. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was 15555 #298-76 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council and its Resolution 66-76, adopted on January 21, 1976, and in accordance with Section 2-511 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 March 29, 1976, an assessment roll, dated March 29, 1976, for a street improvement consisting of a 31' wide deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters in the Argonne Subdivision located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, 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 improve- ment in said district as designated in Council Resolution No. 66-76, 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 the notice 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 June 7, 1976, 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 circulat- ed generally in and, throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid, date of June 7, 1976, 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. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted. #299-76 RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby designates Robert E. Osborn as the authorized official to request that Edward H. Hines Drive, from Ford Road to Haggerty Road, in Middle Rouge Parkway, be temporarily closed to motorized traffic on the following SATURDAYS. MAY 8, JUNE 12, SEPTEMBER 11, and OCTOBER 9, 1976, between the hours of 8 30 A.M. and 4 00 P. M. each day for the purpose of having "Bike Days", and RESOLVED, that in order that adequate arrangements can be made for the handling of traffic during the hours of closing, we designate the following police official, Robert Turner (Pblice Chief) to coordinate all activities with authorized representatives of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners. 15556 The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adoptee: #300-76 RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby designates Robert Osborn as the authorized official to request that Edward N. Hines Drive, from Inkster Road to Haggerty Road, in Middle Rouge Parkway, be temporarily closed to motorized traffic on SATURDAY, May 15, 1976, between the hours of 8 00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M. for the purpose of having a "Walk for Mankind", and RESOLVED, that in order that adequate arrangements can be made for the handling of traffic during the hours of closing, we designate the following police official, Robert Turner (Police Chief) to coordinate all activities with authorized representatives of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #301-76 RESOLVED that the Council does hereby establish the following dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the Council for the month of May, 1976: Wednesday, May 12, 1976, and Wednesday, May 26, 1976. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #302-76 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 Ventura, it was #303-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk, dated April 1, 1976, with regard to the "911" City-Wide Mailing, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,381.06 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to Postage Account 263-730 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #304+-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee dated March 31, 1976 in connection with 15557 a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 26, 1976, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for sub- mission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution WS 2080 3/76 with regard to a Pitometer District Leak Survey, and to which is attached a communication from the Public Utility Manager, dated March 23, 1976, and a communication from The Pitometer Associates, dated March 10, 1976, the Council does hereby determine to authorize and award to Pitometer Associates, 2 North Riverside Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, a Pitometer Distric Leak Survey to be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the aforesaid communications; the total expendi- ture of funds in this regard not to exceed $7,000.00. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #305-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee, dated March 31, 1976, in connection with a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 26, 1976, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits its resolution No. WS 2081 3/76 with regard to Modernization of Large Industrial Meters and to which is attached a communication from the Public Utility Manager dated March 23, 1976, the Council does hereby determine to authorize and award a Service Contract to Badger Meter Company, 4545 W. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 for the said modernization of large industrial meters in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the aforesaid communications, the total expenditure of funds in this regard not to exceed $10,000.00. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #306-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Water & Sewer Committee, dated March 31, 1976, in connection with a communication from the Water & Sewer Board dated March 26, 1976, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution WS 2082 3/76 with regard to replacing Disc and Chamber for Meters, and to which communication is attached a communication from the Public Utility Manager dated March 23, 1976, the Council does hereby authorize proceeding with a program of either exchanging meters or exchanging disc and chambers and other parts at the already established price by Badger Meter Company and Rockwell International Corporation as part of their original bids previously auth- orized in the manner and form described in the aforesaid;communication and attachment, the total expenditure of funds in this regard not to exceed $20,000.00. 15558 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #307-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 31, 1976, the Council does hereby approve the request from Elias Brothers Market, Inc., to transfer stock interest in 1975 SDD-SDM Licensed Business by adding Fify Elias as joint stockholder and simultaneously dropping James T. Elias, deceased, as stockholder located at 30805 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolu- tion to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #308-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 29, 1976, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 937-74 in connection with a report and recommendation from the Mayor, dated November 27, 1974, relative to a communication from the City Planner, dated October 16, 1974, to which is attached a letter dated October 8, 1974, from Raymond Moriyama, Architects and Planners, requesting payment in the amount of $2,915.11 for services rendered in connection with a feasibility study for the proposed Livonia Administrative Facilities Building, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett. NAYS McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #309-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 29, 1976, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 355-75 in connection with the communication from Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated April 16, 1975, regarding a request for certain funds to be used for proposed 15559 improvements at Ford Field, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for inclusion in a new report and recommendation relative to all projected Capital Improve- ments. The item on the agenda of the Finance and Insurance Committee report with respect to the proposed amendment to the Taxicab Ordinance to increase cab fares, was removed and will be considered at the next Regular Meeting of the Council to be conducted on April 28, 1976. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #310-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 29, 1976, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 823-75 in connection with the communication from the Mayor, dated August 27, 1975, with regard to the additional funding of the 1975 Memorial Day Parade, the Council does hereby determine to deny the same, inasmuch as it is not legally permissible for the City to absorb such additional costs. The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 9 50 p. m. to offer the following resolution. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #311-76 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Gerald D. Taylor, 36734 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby reappointed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a three year term of office, such term commencing on July 12, 1976, with all of the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, McCann, Bishop, Bennett and Ventura. NAYS. None. The President resumed the Chair at 9 51 p. m. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash , it was #312-76 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Conrad Gniewek, 14571 Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby reappointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office, such term commencing. on July 12, 1976, with all of the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207. 15560 A roll cs.11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS• None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #313-76 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, William LaPine, 10034 Camden, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby appointed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office, such term com- mencing on July 12, 1976, with all of the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #314-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City Clerk, dated April 7, 1976, which indicates that the Livonia Industrial Group, 17220 W. Twelve Mile Road, Suite 201, Southfield, Michigan 48075, proprietor of the Michael Kerby Industrial Subdivision, situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28 has delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented to Council for final ap- proval, and the Council having received a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated April 7, 1976, wherein said commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision in its resolution No. 4-51-76, adopted on April 6, 1976, and the Council having considered a report from the City Engineer, dated February 19, 1976, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, indicating that substantial compliance has been made with the conditions upon which the preliminary plat was approved by the Council in its Resolution No. 955-75, adopted on November 25, 1975, as amended, said preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission on September 30, 1975, in its Resolution 9-215-75, now, therefore, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat of the Michael Kerby Industrial Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act 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, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. 15561 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #315-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter submitted in behalf of the proprietor of the Michael Kerby Industrial Subdivision, dated April 7, 1976, and before determining to install ornamental street light- ing with underground wiring within said subdivision, in accordance with Section 9-116 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, in the City of Livonia, the cost of which is tobbe defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of 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, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, this 832nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livon- ia was duly adjourned at 9 55 P. M., April 7, 1976. / ADDISON W. BACON, Cit Clerk.