HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1975-10-22 15256
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRFD AND TWENTIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 22, 1975, 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 8.05 P. M. . Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result. Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop, Peter
A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Jerry H. Brown and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--Robert E.
McCann.
Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, Robert E. Osborn,
Director of Public Works, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, Robert Turner, Police Chief,
John Bunk, Fire Chief, John Nagy, City Planner, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, John T.
Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Robert Biga, Assistant Superintendent
of Operations Division; James Inglis, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, Tommy
Mitchell, Traffic Commission, and Francis Hand of the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#853-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 819th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 8, 1975, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#854-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 160th special meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 13, 1975, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#855-75 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines to amend the Annual
Budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor, to add thereto the
necessary funds to provide for the modifications in the "Schedule of Budget
Modifications" referred to herein as Supplemental Sheet "A" annexed to said
Budget, and that the complete Budget for the next fiscal year commencing
December 1, 1975, and ending November 30, 1976, as submitted by the Mayor
to the Council on September 12, 1975, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII
of the City Charter, and as revised by the City Council, be and, hereby is
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determined and adopted and appropriations made as provided by the City
Charter; that all proceedings on said. Budget be and hereby are approved as
being in full conformance with the City Charter, a public hearing having
been held on October 20, 1975, after proper notice being published in the
Livonia Observer and. Eccentric, the official newspaper of the City, on
October 9, 1975, and provided further, that the City Clerk shall publish
or cause to be published this resolution together with a summary of said
Budget as adopted herein, together with the minutes of this meeting.
City of Livonia
Modified General Fund Budget
Fiscal Year En4ing November 30, 1976
ESTIMATED REVENUES APPROPRIATIONS
Property Taxes $ 6,536.708 Legislative $ 262,498
Interest on Delinquent Taxes 12,000 Judicial 392,093
Business Licenses and Permits 31,400 Executive 161,680
Non-Business Licenses and Permits 257,400 Election 135,873
Federal Grants - Public Safety 6,500 Financial & Administration 819,424
State Shared. Revenues 3,587,446 Other General Government 310,245
Charges for Services 947,700 Public Safety 6,717,201
Fines and Forfeits 506,500 Protective Inspection 375,975
Miscellaneous 15,700 Other Protective 48,990
Interest Earnings 240,000 Highways,Streets & Bridges 1,321,914
Other Revenues 975,841 Parks and. Recreation 1,409,043
Cultural
Conservation 72,656
Planning 426,845
285,167
Other City Functions 377,591
Total General Fund Revenues $13,117.195 Total General Fund $13,117.195
Expenditures
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
0856-75 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and Section 1
of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby establish a tax levy of five (5) mill, i.e. , five-tenths (5/10) of
one (1) percentum of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real
and, personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the
next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1975, and ending November 30, 1976,
and, in addition to the above amount which is authorized to be levied for
general purposes by the Charter of the City ,of Livonia
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(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of one (1) mill,
i.e., 1/10 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for police protection and law enforcement
personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the City of
Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied
for general municipal purposes,
(b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .052 mills,
i.e., 52/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State eqialized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the Public
Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising, exploiting and
making known the industrial and commercial advantages of the
City of Livonia and to establish projects for the purpose of
encouraging immigration to, and increasing the trade, business
and industries of the City of Livonia; in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
(c) the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.717 mills,
i.e., 1717/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Acts of
1917, for the purpose of establishing, operating, maintaining
and administering the Municipal Garbage Collection System
and/or plant for the collection and disposal of garbage and
refuse in the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount
authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .151 mills,
i.e., 151/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1959,
1965 and 1968 Fire Station Bond Issue, in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general purposes;
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy.,of .032 mills,
i.e., 32/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement of the 1960 and
1965 Public Library Bond Issue; in addition to the amount
which is authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
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(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .285 mills,
i.e. , 285/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Park and.
Recreational Facilities Bond. Issue, Series I and. Series II,
in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied
for general municipal purposes,
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.066 mills,
i.e., lo66/1o,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation inthe City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Street
Improvement Bonds, Series I and. Series II, in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .056 mills,
i.e., 56/10,000 of one (1) percentum of the State equalized
assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set
out above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Senior
Citizens Housing Bond. Issue, in addition to the amount which
is authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
and provided further, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City Asses-
sor, City Treasurer and. City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion, and the City Clerk is requested to immediately transmit copies of this
resolution to each of the above offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#857-75 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20
of Act 4o of the Public Acts of 1956, otherwise known as the Drain Code of
1956, and in order to raise the sum necessary to pay
(a) Installment No. 17 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 1, which installment is due April 1, 1976, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1976; and
(b) Installment No. 15 on the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 2, which installment is due April 1, 1976, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is
also due on April 1, 1976, and
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(c) Installment No. 14 of the respective assessments for improving
Livonia Drains Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 and the Bakewell Drain
which respective installments are each due April 1, 1976, and
to pay the interest on the respective unpaid balances, which
interest payments are also due on April 1, 1976, and
(d) Installment No. 12 of the respective assessments for improving
Livonia Drains Nos. 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 19, which respective
installments are each due April 1, 1976, and to pay the
interest on the respective unpaid balances, which interest pay-
ments are also due on April 1, 1976, and
(e) Installment No. 9 of the respective assessments for improving
Livonia Drain No. 22 and Livonia Drain No. 22 Branches, which
installment is due April 1, 1976, and to pay the interest on
the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1,
1976; and
(f) Installment No. 9 of the assessment for improving Bell Drain
No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drain, which installment is due
April 1, 1976, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1, 1976, and
(g) Installment No. 8 of the assessment for the improving of
Livonia Drain No. 25, Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain,
Farmington Relief Extension No. 1 Drain and Blue Drain
Enclosure (Livonia Section), which respective installments are
due April 1, 1976, and to pay the interest on the respective
unpaid balances, which interest payments are also due on
April 1, 1976, and
(h) Installment No. 7 of the assessments for improving Livonia
Drain No. 20 (Branches) and the Livonia Drain No. 30, which
installments are due April 1, 1976, and to pay the interest
on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1,
1976, and
(i) Installment No. 6 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains Nos. 2 (Branches), 5 (Branches), 6 (Extension and
Branches), 11 (Extensions), 12 (Branches), 13 (Extension
and Branches), 19 (Extension), 21, 22 (Branches and.
Extension), 26 and 31, which installments are due April 1,
1976, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1, 1976, and
(j ) Installment No. 5 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains Nos. 1 (Extension and Branches), 28 (Branches), 33,
34, 35 and Blue Drain Extension and Branches; which install-
ments are due April 1, 1976, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April 1, 1976,
and
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that there shail
be and does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.398 mills of the State Equal-
ized valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the
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City of Livonia for the purpose of providing sufficient revenues to meet
and pay the said installments and interest payments and, in this connection,
the City Council does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread upon the
County tax roll, and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, Office of the
Wayne County Drain Commissioner, City Treasurer, City Assessor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to immediately tranqmit copies of this resolution to
each of the above offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
0,858-75 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the authority provided in Act
34+2, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and in order to raise the
sum necessary to pay the fourth installment for sanitary and storm sewer
improvements in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision, the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby determine that there shall be and does hereby establish
a tax levy of .234 mills of the State Equalized valuation of all real and
personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the pur-
pose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay the said installment
and interest payments and, in this connection, the City Council does hereby
elect to have such tax levy spread upon the County Tax Roll, and the Wayne
County Bureau of Taxation, Office of the Wayne County Road Commission, City
Treasurer, City Assessor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately transmit
copies of this resolution to each of the above offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#859-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations dated September 16, 1975, 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 determine to accept the bid of International Salt Company,
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18+11 for Supplying the City (Road Maintenance
Section) with Rock Salt for the Unit Price of $8.90 per ton, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all
specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS• None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#860-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated October 7, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the purchase of gasoline from Texaco, Inc. , that commencing
on September 30, 1975, the unit prices for gasoline furnished by Texaco,
Inc., will be as follows
Less than 5,000 Gal. More than 5,000 Gal.
42.40 37.50
the said prices being made in accordance with federal government regula-
tions, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of
gasoline at the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein being in accord-
ance with Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia. Code of Ordinances, and all prior
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended or revised, to
the extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#861-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief dated September 29, 1975, 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 purchase of two Conversion Rump Kits
for Fire Engines from FWD Corp. , Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Clintonville,
Wisconsin for the total price of $3,612.78(@ $1,806.39 each), the aforesaid
amount being appropriated and to be expended from the 1968 Fire Department
General Obligation 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, such action being
taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(4)
and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Financial Ordinance).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#862-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated October 2, 1975, approved by the
Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $500.00 from the Swimming
Pool Account No. 710-743 (Chemicals) to the Swimming Pool Account No.
710-818 (Pool Maintenance), the action taken herein being for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
*Councilman Raymond was excused at 8-14 p. m.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#863-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the President
of the Council dated October 13, 1975, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $350.00 from Account No. 101-885 (Public
Relations) to Account No. 101-970 (Capital outlay), the action taken herein
being for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
*Councilman Raymond returned at 8-15 p. m.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#864-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations dated October 8, 1975, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public
Works, and is recommended and, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize that a Lease-Purchase Agreement be executed
in behalf of the City of Livonia with the Burroughs Corporation, Burroughs
Place, Detroit, Michigan 1+8232 for providing the City (Operations Division)
with one (1) Electronic Accounting Computer,_ Series L, Model 3111-208 for
the total annual leasing charge of $1,805.76 plus $300.00 for programming
the machine and training divisional personnel in accordance with the
proposal dated October 6, 1975; and the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $2,105.76 from the Data
Processing Account No. 101-915-814.010.000 for this purpose, further, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the aforesaid action without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion, such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 2-213(d)(4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Financial
Ordinance).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS. None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
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#865-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated September 24, 1975
from the Coventry Gardens Improvement Association, requesting permission
to close the following locations on Friday, October 31, 1975 from 7 30 p. m.
to 10 00 p. m., for the purpose of conducting the Annual Subdivision
Halloween Festivities at Coventry Park
Rayburn at Farmington Road
Myrna at Farmington Road
Rayburn at Stamford
Edington at Rayburn
the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the
action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Department.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#866-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated October 8, 1975
from Eileen Boyce, 14403 Summerside Court, Livonia, Michigan, requesting
permission to close Summerside Court on Friday, October 31, 1975, from
7 00 p.m. to 9 30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a block party, the
Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action
taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#867-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated September 17, 1975 from the City Engineer, approved by the Public
Utilities Manager and the Director of Public Works, and approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, and the attached final construction estimate dated
August 28, 1975, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the
amount of $5,160.90 to Midwest Mechanical Contractors, Inc. , 21751 Coolidge
Highway, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, which sum includes the full and complete
balance due on a contract dated May 23, 1973 in the amount of $247,024.91
in connection with Metering and Pressure Reducing Stations (Contract 73-A)
and also the sum of $48,109.00 for additional work performed by the afore-
said company, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work
under the said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards
and specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit,
maintenance and guarantee bond have been filed, and the 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. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#868-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
13, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 9-228-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-7-1-38, submitted by Kenneth A.
Neal, Attorney, for E. David Auer for a change of zoning on property locat-
ed at the southeast corner of Wayne Road and Ann Arbor Trail in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF C-1 to R-7, and the Council having
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conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on November 27, 1972,
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 916-72, and the Council having thereafter
referred the same to its Committee of the Whole, pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 1106-72, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter back to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting
a new Public Hearing and thereafter submission of its report and recom-
mendation to Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#869-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated October 10, 1975, the Council does hereby approve of and, concur in
the appointment of Mrs. Judith A. Scurto, 15642 Stonehouse, Livonia,
Michigan to the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of
Mr. Joseph R. Talbot, which term will expire on June 9, 1978, providing
that Mrs. Scurto takes the oath of office as required in Section 3, Chapter
X of the City Charter, to be administered by the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated September 29, 1975 from the Traffic Commission,
with respect to the stop sign at Bobrich and Sunset, CR-621-75, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#870-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and. Recreation dated September 22, 1975, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resoltuion adopted by the
Parks and Recreation Commission on September 8, 1975, wherein it is recom-
mended that the Mini-Bike Trails on the Archdiocese property located on
Lyndon Avenue north of Ford Field be closed and such use terminated, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action and
for this purpose requests that the Department of Parks and Recreation do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion, further, the Council requests that the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion submit a specific recommendation to Council concerning a suggested new
area for locating Mini-Bike Trails, further, the Council requests that
the City Clerk advise the Archdiocese of Detroit that the City's tenancy
and use of the aforesaid property shall henceforth be terminated and
discontinued.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated September 22, 1975, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the
Parks and Recreation Commission on September 8, 1975, wherein it is recom-
mended that the Mini-Bike Trails on the Archdiocese property located on
Lyndon Avenue north of Ford Field be closed and such use terminated, the
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of
the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following result
AYES Ventura and Brown.
NAYS Bennett, Bishop, Raymond and Nash.
The President declared the motion to refer DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS. Ventura and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was unanimously
adopted
#871-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Saper-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated September 26, 1975, approved by
the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
it is recommended that a fee be established of $5.00 for ten sessions of a
gymnastics program sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
The communication dated October 1, 1975 from the Department of Law with
respect to sound barriers on the I-275 Freeway, between Schoolcraft Road and Eight
Mile Road, North/South Portion, (CR-546-75), was received and filed for the informa-
tion of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#872-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated October 2, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 758-75, and which transmits a proposed amendment to Section
5-1009 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, with respect to the location and
height of fences in residential districts, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation.
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*Councilman Bennett was excused at 8 30 p. m. for the remainder of the
meeting.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#873-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Building Inspector dated October 8, 1975, with respect to a building permit
application submitted by Mr. Ed Orr for the construction of a Pavillion at
Rotary Community Park, the Council does hereby determine that all permit
fees prescribed by City Ordinance with respect to the said application for
Building Permit be waived, the action taken herein being for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#874-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Jaycees dated October 1, 1975, which indicates that the Michigan Jaycee
State Golf Outing will be conducted at Whispering Willows Golf Course on
Saturday, September 11, 1976 and hosted by the Livonia Jaycees, the Council
does hereby determine to waive green fees which would otherwise be charged
in connection with such activity, and the Council requests that the Parks
and Recreation Commission do all things necessary to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#875-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 7,
1975 from the Department of Law, transmitting for Council acceptance two
Grants of Easements secured in connection with the future construction of
Livonia Drain No. 36, which documents are more particularly described as.
1. Grant of Easement dated April 19, 1972 executed
by Thaddeus A. Cesarz and Mary L. Cesarz, his
wife, conveying to the City
The south 30 feet of the following described parcel
The west 99 feet of East 264 feet of north 1/2
of N.W. 1/4 of Section 26, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except north
248 feet thereof, also except south 660 feet thereof.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 26E13alal)
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2. Grant of Easement dated April 19, 1972 executed by
Clement Gaffke and Cherrian Gaffke, his wife, conveying
to the City:
The south 30 feet of the following described parcel.
W. 99 feet of east 363 feet of N. 1/2 of N.W.
1/4 of Section 26, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except north 248 feet thereof,
also except south 660 feet thereof.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 26E13blal)
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid two 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 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. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#/876-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 2,
1975 from the Department of Law, transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement secured for storm sewer purposes, which document is more
particularly described as.
Grant of Easement dated September 25, 1975 executed
by Ager Building Company, a Michigan corporation, by
its vice president Irwin Ager, and Martin Leshman,
secretary, conveying to the City
The South 8.00 ft. of the North 10.00 ft. of Lot 68
and the West 1/2 of that part of vacated alley lying
East of and adjoining that portion of said Lot 68 of
Beverly Gardens (L. 62, P 36 of Flats, W.C.R. )
being a Subdivision of part of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan.
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
Grant of Easement 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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The communication dated October 14, 1975, which transmits quarterly report
relative to all deposits in all of the City's general depositories for period from
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June 1, 1975 through August 31, 1975, CR-51-75, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Brawn, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#877-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated October 13, 1975, to which is attached a communication from the Public
Utility Manager dated September 29, 1975, wherein it is recommended that
certain action be taken due to flooding and sewage backup in basements
which occurred on August 30, 1975 and September 1, 1975 in certain areas of
the City, and particularly in the Castle Gardens and Spring Valley Subdivi-
sions, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#878-75 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 15,
1975 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items
1. Petition No. 71-6-1-47 submitted by Steve and Anna Oliwek
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-3-B to P.S., the City Planning
Commission having in its Resolution No. 9-196-75 recom-
mended to the City Council that Petition No. 71-6-1-47
be denied,
2. Petition No. 72-7-1-37 submitted by Harold Fischer for Edward
Elsner and J. J. Antonishek for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Levan and
Wayne Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to
R-7, the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution
No. 9-195-75 recommended to the City Council that Petition
No. 72-7-1-37 be approved,
3. Petition No. 75-8-1-24 submitted by David S. Gazale for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of
Eight Mile Road between Osmus and Parker Avenues in the North-
east 1/4 of Section 3 from M-L to C-3, the City Planning
Commission having in its Resolution No. 9-199-75 recommended
to the City Council that Petition No. 75-8-1-24 be denied;
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4. Petition No. 75-8-1-25 submitted by Sam Hryckowian for a
change of zoning of property located on the north side of Six
Mile Road west of Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 11, from R-i to C-2, the City Planning Commission
having in its Resolution No. 9-200-75 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 75-8-1-25 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, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4879-75 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, January 5,
1976 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items
1. Petition No. 73-5-1-19 submitted by Michael J. Talbot,
Attorney for Barbara Saperstein, for a change of zoning of
property located on the north side of Joy Road between
Newburgh and Stonehouse in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31,
from R-1 to R-7, the City Planning Commission having in its
Resolution No. 9-197-75 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 73-5-1-19 be approved,
2. Petition No. 75-7-1-26 submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located on the
south side of Six Mile Road between Middlebelt and Merriman
Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14 from RUF to P, the
City Planning Commission having in its Resolution No.
9-201-75 recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
75-7-1-26 be approved,
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3. Petition No. 75-7-1-27 submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located on
the south side of Six Mile Road between Merriman and
Middlebelt Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14 from
C-1 to RUF, the City Planning Commission having in its
Resolution No. 9-202-75 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 75-7-1-27 be approved;
4. Petition No. 75-7-6-10 submitted, by the City Planning
Commission pursuant to Council Resolution No. 493-75
to amend Section 18.24, Accessory Buildings, of Ordinance
No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, so as
to amend the side yard requirements as they pertain to
utility buildings or storage sheds, the City Planning
Commission having in its Resolution No. 9-204-75 recom-
mended to the City Council that Petition No. 75-7-6-10
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
(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 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 things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#880-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee dated. October 8, 1975 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 460-75, with respect to the matter of
maintenance of police and other vehicles, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action at this time.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#881-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee dated October 8, 1975 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 633-75, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police
dated July 1, 1975, with regard to the taking of competitive bids for the
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maintenance of police vehicles, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize and, approve the taking of such bids on the basis of the recom-
mended specifications attached to the aforesaid communication, as well as
the additional specification that all bidders must demonstrate both the
physical plant and labor capacity to provide complete service for a seventy-
seven (77) vehicle police fleet.
A roll call, vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded ny Councilman Raymond, it was
#882-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and, recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee dated October 8, 1975 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 448-75 in connection with a communica-
tion from the Livonia Housing Commission dated February 27, 1975, approved
for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its Resolution No. 8-75
adopted on February 25, 1975, the Council does hereby determine to approve
a cost-of-living increase for the position of Executive Director-Accountant
in the amount of $.52 per hour ($1,082 per year) cost-of-living increase
for the period December 1, 1974 through November 30, 1975 only.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The Annual Audit, Year ending November 30, 1974, Pension Retirement System
Ending November 30, 1974, Water and Sewer Division Year ending February 28, 1974, and
Management report of Comments and Recommendation, as examined and prepared by the
firm of Coopers & Lybrand, Certified Public Accountants, was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
The quarterly report relative to all deposits of the City in all of its
general depositories, for the period from March 1, 1975 through May 31, 1975, as
transmitted by the City Treasurer under date of July 16, 1975, CR-51-75, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
The financial statements transmitted by the Director of Finance, under
date of July 18, 1975, for the period ending June 30, 1975, for the General, Federal
Revenue Sharing, Municipal Refuse Disposal System and the Water and Sewer Funds,
were received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
48$3-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated October 14, 1975, approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the transfer of the sum of $1500 from Account No. 277-838
(Legislative Affairs) to Account No. 222-826 (Court Expense) and does
further authorize the transfer of the sum of $120 from Account No. 222-728
(Office Supplies) to Account No. 222-958 (Dues and Subscriptions) for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#884-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief dated October 15, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Safety-
Fire and the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with respect to the action taken in Council Resolution No. 854-73, wherein
the Council did accept the bid of Peter Payette for Sutphen Fire Equipment
Co., 7000 Columbus - Marysville Rd., Amlin, Ohio 43002 for supplying the
City with two 85' aerial platforms for the price of $140,121.00 each, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize a Change Order so as to provide
that said equipment shall be two 100' Aerial Platforms at an additional
cost of $10,000.00 each, and the Council for this purpose appropriates
and authorizes the expenditure of an additional sum in the amount of
$20,000.00 from the 1968 General Obligation Fire Station Bond Issue.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#885-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission dated October 14, 1975, relative to its grant application
to the National Endowment for the Arts, requesting funds to provide a
Bicentennial gift to the City of Livonia in the form of a summer musical,
which project is a joint effort of the Livonia Arts Commission and the
Livonia Public Schools, the Council takes this means to indiate its support
and recommended approval for this project inasmuch as this project would
appear to be of general benefit to the community.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS• None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#886-75 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 Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#887-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Commission dated October 15, 1975, which recommends the follow-
ing admission charges be established at the Quaker Acres Historical
Village•
a) 250 for children 14 and under,
b) 500 for adults, and
c) 100 per child in school groups of 10 or more,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in aril approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#888-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Department of Law, dated October 20, 1975, approved by the City Planner
and the Chief Building Inspector, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the execution of the attached Stipulation
and the entry of the proposed Judgment in Wayne County Circuit Court Civil
Action No. 73-235450-CZ, entitled Stanley E. Hayes and Gladys B. Hayes,
his wife, and Stanley E. Hayes, Inc., a Michigan corporation, vs. City of
Livonia, a municipal corporation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#889-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated October 21, 1975
from Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smith, 32202 Meadowbrook Lane, Livonia, Michigan,
requesting permission to close Meadowbrook Lane from Jamison to 32202
Meadowbrook and 32203 Meadowbrook Lane on Friday, October 31, 1975 from
approximately 6.00 p.m. to 10 DO p.m. for the purpose of conducting a
Halloween Party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#890-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a commm cation from the Office
of the Mayor dated October 21, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the proposal of Parkins, Rogers
and Associates for the preparation and furnishing to the City of the
Community Development Manual for Housing Rehabilitation for the sum of
$6,000.00, the cost of which is to be defrayed by Federal Funds received for
this purpose, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication; 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 cal) vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Brown and Nash.
NAYS. Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#891-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 20,
1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No.
10-237-75 adopted on October 14, 1975 with regard to Petition No. 75-5-2-12,
submitted by Arthur Kickland requesting waiver use approval to operate an
auto repair business within an existing building on property zoned M-1
located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Merriman Road and
Milburn in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, the Council does hereby determine
to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition No. 75-5-2-12 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be
based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#892-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 20,
1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No.
10-230-75 adopted on October 14, 1975 with regard to Petition No.75-9-2-24,
submitted by Henry Sonagere requesting waiver use approval to construct and
operate a veterinary clinic on property zoned C-2, located on the east side
of Levan Road, south of Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 75-9-2-24 is hereby approved
and granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#893-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 26,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution No.
8-163-75 with regard to Petition No. 75-6-1-19 submitted by Lawrence M.
Coggan and Joel P. Schaumberg for a change of zoning on property located
at the southwest corner of Middlebelt and Robert Drive in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 35, from R-7 to P.S., and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on October 20, 1975, pursuant to Council
Resolution No. ?54-75, the Council does'hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 75-6-1-19 is hereby
approved and granted, 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 pre-
pare 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and
unanimously adopted, this 820th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 8:45 P. M., October 22, 1975.
ADDISON W. BA , Ci Clerk.
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