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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1975-07-09 15065 MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On July 9, 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 8.25 P. M . Councilman Raymond 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, Robert E McCann and Robert D Bennett Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present Addison W Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert Turner, Chief of Police, John Nagy, City Planner, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; G E Siemert, City Engineer, John Bunk, Fire Chief; Tommy Mitchell, Traffic Commission, Sue Wisler, Planning Commission, Michael McGee, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; James Andres, Personnel Analyst II, Robert E Osborn, Director of Public Works, and Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer Board By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #553-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 812th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 18, 1975, are hereby approved. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #554-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 158th Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 30, 1975, are hereby approved. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously L adopted, it was #555-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 159th Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 9, 1975, are hereby approved. The communication from Ginn, Kramer and Jacobson, P C. dated June 12, 1975, and communication from MLCC dated June 19, 1975 with respect to withdrawal of 15066 LClass C Application for Pizza Hut of Kalamazoo for 31530 Plymouth Road, was received and filed for the information of the Council The communication from the City Engineer dated June 20, 1975 with respect to damage claim of Mrs. Hernandez, 15675 Green Lane, CR 260-75, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #556-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Livonia Housing Commission dated June 16, 1975, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Chalbo Fire Detection and Supply Company, 7885 Hahn Street, Utica, Michigan, for the purchase and installation of 188 Smoke Detectors with original batteries for McNamara Towers for the price of $7,332 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #557-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated June 12, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Strobl Construction Company, 5612 E Davison Avenue, Detroit, Michigan for the renovation of the Ford Ice Arena in the manner indicated in the aforesaid communication for the price of $26,400 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications, further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $26,400.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. L By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #558-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Finance dated June 19, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the purchase of gasoline from Union Oil Company, that commencing on June 1, 1975 the unit prices for gasoline furnished by Union Oil will be as follows. 15067 Less than 5,000 Gals More than 5,000 Gals. 40.7¢ 35.70 the said prices being made in accordance with Federal government regulations, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of Gasoline at the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein being in accordance 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: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #559-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor dated June 2, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $100.00 from Account No. 202-864 (Travel and Education) and $171.90 from Account No 247-728 (Printing) to be transferred to Account No. 202-970 (Capital Outlay) for the purpose of purchasing a Monroe Model 1430 Printing/Display Calculator. ible A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #560-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Finance dated June 2, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a communication from the Department of Law dated May 22, 1975, with regard to the matter of the arbitration between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Police Officers Association, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $329 50 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the purpose of making payment in the amount of $325.00 to Mr. Kanner, Arbitrator, as well as the sum of $4.50 to Patrolman Carl Varner in compliance with the decision rendered in the aforesaid arbitration, 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. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. The item on the agenda with respect to rebuilding two Fire Engine Pumpers was removed pursuant to the request of the Fire Chief. 15068 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #561-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire Chief dated June 6, 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 appropriate the sum of $1,500 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 338-960 (Training Account) for the purpose of reimbursing certain educational expenses incurred by Fire Department personnel in accordance with Section 31 of the Agreement between the Fire Fighters Association and the City of Livonia A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #562-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated March 11, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to submission of an application to the Department of Natural Resources for a grant in the amount of $57,500.00 for the construction of eight (8) lighted tennis courts at Shelden Park, the Council takes this means to indicate its concurrence in and approval of said application. L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS' None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #563-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 21, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for funds sufficient to extend and construct an asphalt parking lot at the Veteran's Park, west of Stark Road, in conjunction with the existing parking lot at the Livonia Family "Y", the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #564-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Civil Defense dated June 9, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $9,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 429-707 (Salary). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: 15069 AYES• Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS• None. *Councilman Brown was excused at 8.32 P. M. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #565-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Operations dated May 29, 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, with regard to a request for reimbursement submitted by Bill Brown, Inc. in the amount of $447.45 due to certain increased costs incurred in supplying the City with one (1) Dump Truck Chassis in accordance with Council Resolution No. 381-74, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $447.45 to be paid to Bill Brown, Inc. from Account No. 249-440-997.1 for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: Raymond and Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Brown returned at 8 33 P M By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #566-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Finance dated June 18, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a communication from the Director of Career Education for the Livonia Public Schools dated May 27, 1975, with regard to the City's share in the cost of the operation of the Livonia Community Youth Employ- ment Office for the period July 1, 1972 to November 30, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to authorize payment in the amount of $8,763.26 to the Livonia Public Schools School District for this purpose A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #567-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Arts Commission dated June 17, 1975, as well as a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated June 18, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept a $250.00 cash gift from the Moonduster's Club of Livonia to be designated as Contributed 15070 Revenue in the General Fund, further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $1,350 00 from the Arts Commission's Postage Account, as well as the sum of $250 00 from the Contributed Revenue Account to be transferred to the Promotional Materials Account of the Arts Commission for the purpose of covering certain expenses incurred in connection with Music Under the Stars, as detailed 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 call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #568-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the proposed budget of the Livonia Arts Commission, submitted with regard to creative dramatics, a workshop for children 8 to 12 years old, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $550.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose and does further approve the said budget as herein submitted A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #569-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Department dated June 4, 1975, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for funds sufficient to provide the City's share of expenses incurred under Title I of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) , the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $26,406 00 to the CETA Training Accounts from the following Salary Accounts in the following amounts Account Amount 220-702 $ 2,982.00 332-702 5,552.00 464-702 7,532.00 704-702 9,627 00 738-702 713.00 $26,406.0o A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS• None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was 15071 #570-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition from certain residents of Melvin Street and Fairfax Avenue dated June 16, 1975, with regard to traffic problems and conditions in the area, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation; further, the Council does hereby request that the Police Department provide vascar speed control in this area as required. *Councilman McCann was excused at 8 45 P M. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #571-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated April 29, 1975, which sets forth its Resolution No 3-57-75, with regard to a request dated March 13, 1975 from Bonanza International Development Company requesting an extension of the approval of Petition No. 73-5-2-10, relative to a waiver use approval previously granted in Council Resolution No. 93-74 to construct and operate a Bonanza Restaurant on the north side of Plymouth Road between Merriman and. Melrose in the South- east 1/4 of Section 27, and the Council having also considered a communica- tion dated June 12, 1975 from Mr. Lee Hornberger, Attorney at Law, which sets forth an objection to the proposed extension, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the requested extension is denied for the following reasons. 1 Petitioner did not request the extension in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Petitioner by its own admission has, since the time that the waiver use approval was previously granted, negotiated with third parties for the sale of the subject property and has therefore given notice that it is not their intent to develop same. 3. There has been additional development in the area thus circumstances have changed in this sector of our City. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman McCann returned at 8:46 P M By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #572-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 4, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its Resolution No 5-93-75, with regard to Petition No. 75-4-2-11, submitted by Michigan National Bank Metro West, requesting permission to construct and operate a bank as a waiver use on property zoned P.S and located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Puritan and Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 75-4-2-11 is hereby granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the afore- said recommendation of the Planning Commission A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 15072 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #573-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 4, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No 5-91-75, with regard to Petition No. 75-4-3-4, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 227-75 for vacating an easement on Lot 32 located on Allen Avenue between Lyndon Avenue and Martin Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to grant the said Petition and the same is hereby approved; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 4574-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 19, 1975 from the Department of Assessment, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr.Rbbert Parks, 33029 Clarita, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Parcel 10c785 into two parcels since the same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and law. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, and Nash. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #575-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 7, 1975, and the report and recommendation dated May 23, 1975 from the Acting Chief of Police in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Fonte D'Amore for a new SDM License to be located at 32030 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48150, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: IrapAYES: Raymond, McCann, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: Brown and Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. 15073 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #576-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated June 3, 1975 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the release to the proprietor of the Linden Wood Sub- division, the Financial Assurances previously deposited with respect to the Sidewalk Improvement Bond and the survey monument escrow monies, deposited with the City in accordance with Council Resolution No. 809-71 adopted on August 25, 1971, and as subsequently amended by Council Resolution Nos. 111-72, 695-72, and 1034-73, which previously reduced such financial assurances to a sidewalk improvement bond in the amount of $12,000.00 of which $3,000.00 was to be in cash, and the cash escrow monies in the amount of $1,875.00, to guaranty the satisfactory installation of these improvements in the Linden Wood Subdivision, and further, the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for general improvements in the amount of $4,000.00 cash shall remain the same and unchanged, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer, inasmuch as these required improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #577-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Vilas L. Allen, D.V M , dated April 8, 1975, wherein a request is made for the extension of a storm sewer on Westmore Avenue between Clarita and Seven Mile Road, and having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated May 30, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a report is submitted relative to the storm sewer requested by Vilas L Allen, D.V.M. , the Council does hereby determine to request the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to make available to the City the sum of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000.00) from construction surplus accounts from previous drain projects for the purpose of permitting the City to proceed with the construction of a storm sewer on Westmore Avenue between Clarita Avenue and Seven Mile Road, said storm sewer lying within the Livonia Drain No. 20 Branch Drainage District, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 15074 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #578-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Planning Director dated June 13, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting a waiver of the licensing required prescribed for persons selling produce in the Livonia Civic Market, as required by Section 4-114 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Law for its opinion as to the legality of the action herein requested. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #579-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated May 29, 1975, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. WS 2016 4/75, with regard to an offer submitted by the Western Wayne County Master Plumbers Association to donate manpower and material required to make a sanitary sewer connection at 19807 Doris, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board for the approval of a waiver of sanitary sewer connection fees and charges with respect to this item. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #580-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board dated June 9, 1975, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its Resolution No. WS 2024 5/75, wherein it is recommended that the Wayne County Sewage Disposal Rate be increased to $1.20/1000 CF, effective with the first billing on or after September 1, 1975, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Water, Sewage and Waste Disposal Committee for its report and recommendation. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted #581-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated June 3, 1975, relative to an offer submitted by Mr. Donald Luttermoser of the National Guard Headquarters extending an invitation to the City of Livonia to adopt a National Guard Unit as "Livonia's Own," the Council does hereby determine to accept this gracious offer and requests that the Mayor of the City of Livonia do all things necessary to implement the action taken herein, including the issuance of an appropriate proclamation at such time as additional information has been submitted concerning this matter. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 15075 #582-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated June 18, 1975, a communication from the Webster Community Council dated June 26, 1975, a communication from Tom Turnbull dated June 25, 1975, and a communication from Janet M. Malmer dated June 30, 1975, which transmits a petition bearing the names of certain residents in the area of the proposed Laurel Park Shopping Center, with regard to the possibility of locating a library in the said shopping center, the Council does hereby determine to take this means to indicate its approval in concept for the location of a library in the Laurel Park Shopping Center. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES• Raymond, Brown, Bennett, Ventura and Nash. NAYS• *McCann and Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman McCann made the following statement I think the resolution premature, relays strictly to concepts. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #583-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated June 18, 1975, a communication from the Webster Community Council dated June 26, 1975, a communication from Tom Turnbull dated June 25, 1975, and a communication from Janet M Malmer dated June 30, 1975, which transmits a petition bearing the names of certain residents in the area of the proposed Laurel Park Shopping Center, with regard to the possibility of locating a library in the said shopping center, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #584-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer dated June 13, 1975, with respect to Special Assessment District No. 135 for the installation of ornamental street lights with underground wiring to be installed in Bobrich Subdivision in Section 11, which was confirmed by Council Resolution No. 47-74, adopted on January 16, 1974, and wherein the City Treasurer indicates that the said street lighting has not yet been installed, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Treasurer and to authorize that the 1974 lighting assessment provided for on current tax bills in this subdivision be waived and that such persons as may have already paid their assessments be reimbursed upon receipt by the City Treasurer of a properly certified, written request for refund, and that with respect to those bills which have irmw not as yet been paid, the aforesaid special assessment shall be deleted from the tax bill. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 15076 The communication from the Director of Finance dated June 10, 1975 & June 17th, transmitting Financial Reports for the Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and Wayne County General Fund, Fed Rev Sharing Fund, Refuse Fund, & Water & Sewer Funds, Interceptor Func}" for periods ending May 31, 1975 and April 30, 1975, was received and filed for the information of the Council By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #585-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated June 24, 1975, which transmits its Resolution No. 6-126-75, adopted by the Commission on June 10, 1975, with regard to Petition No 75-6-8-11, submitted by Churchill's Gift and Jewelry Stores, requesting site plan approval for construction of a gift and jewelry store on property located on the east side of Middlebelt, south of St. Martins, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 75-6-8-11 is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #586-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety - Police dated June 24, 1975, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine as follows. A) to accept the bid of Boyd Williams, Inc. , 1403 Buth, N.E , Comstock Park, Michigan 49321 for supplying the City (Police Division) with fifty (50) Smith & Wesson, Model 66, 4-inch Barrel and five (5) Smith & Wesson, Model 66, 2 1/2-inch Barrel weapons for the price of $6,630 25, less trade-in allowance of $3,100.00, for the net price of $3,530 25, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications; further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $3,530 25 from Account No. 332-706 (Community Service Patrol Salaries), to Account No. 304-970 (Administration Capital Outlay) for this purpose. B) to accept the bid of Boyd Williams, Inc. , 1403 Buth, N.E. , Comstock Park, Michigan 49321 for supplying the City (Police Division) with one set skeet traps, No V 1574 B, for the price of $2,014.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications for this item; further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $2,014.00 from Account No. 325-706 (Sergeant Salaries, Patrol Bureau) to Account No. 304-970 (Administration Capital Outlay) for this purpose. 15077 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Bicentennial Committee dated June 25, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the pay- ment of a $3,000.00 bill to the Swenk/Tuttle Press, Inc. , for the printing of the Livonia Bicentennial history books, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES Raymond and Ventura. NAYS. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. The President declared the resolution DENIED. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #587-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Bicentennial Committee dated June 25, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the payment of a $3,000 00 bill to the Swenk/Tuttle Press, Inc , for the printing of the Livonia Bicentennial history books, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Law Department for its report and recommendation concerning the conflict of interest, if any, of the Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee in this matter A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS None The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted. #588-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Devon- Aire Woods Civic Association dated June 13, 1975, requesting permission to conduct an Annual Corn Roast at the Devon-Aire Woods Park, to be conducted from 8 00 p. m. , August 16, 1975 to 1 00 a. m. , August 17, 1975, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to the approval of the Police Department. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted #589-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Denmar Estates Social Committee dated June 26, 1975, requesting permission to close Bennett Avenue between Parkland and Westbrook from 8 30 p.m. , July 19, 1975 to 1:30 a.m , July 20, 1975, for the purpose of conducting 15078 a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #590-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 27, 1975 from the Department of Law transmitting a Grant of Easement for Council acceptance which grant was secured for the purpose of correcting a drainage condition and which Grant is more particularly described as. Grant of Easement dated June 23, 1975 executed by Gold Construction Co. , a Michigan Corp. by John E. Woodison, Treasurer, conveying to the City Easement description. The westerly 20 feet of Lots 71 and 72 of Gold Manor Estates Subdivision, Liber 94, Pages 100 and 101, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being of the North 1/2 of Section 9, 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 aforesaid 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 Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #591-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 24, 1975 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance three Grants of Easements which convey to the City easements for the purpose of extending public utilities to the site of Livonia Commerce Center West and which Grants are more particularly described as 1. Grant of Easement dated June 16, 1975 executed by D H. Josephson and Gloria Josephson, his wife, Patrick J. McPharlin and Wanda M McPharlin, his wife, and Jack Akey and Rosemary Akey, his wife, conveying Easement description The centerline of a 20 foot wide easement, com- mencing at the N E corner of Lot 34, of "Schoolcraft Acres Sub." as recorded in Liber 68, Page 44, Wayne County records, said subdivision being of part of the N. W 1/4 of Section 27, T 1 S. , R 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, 15079 except the North 146 feet thereof (Bureau of Taxation Parcels 27a30aal, 27a31b1, 27a32a, 27a33al,b1, 27a34a) , thence DUE WEST, 100 feet along the North line of Lot 34 and 33 of said Sub. to the point of beginning, thence S. 61° W , 90 feet; thence S. 00° 17' E , 328 feet to a point of ending. (sanitary sewer) and 2. Grant of easement dated June 16, 1975 executed by D. H. Josephson and Gloria Josephson, his wife, Patrick J. McPharlin and Wanda M McPharlin, his wife, and Jack Akey and Rosemary Akey, his wife, conveying Easement description The North 20 feet of Lots 30 through 34, both inclusive, Schoolcraft Acres Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 68, Page 44, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being of part of the N W 1/4 of Section 27, T 1 S , R. 9 E. , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia) , Wayne County, Michigan, except the North 146 feet thereof (Bureau of Taxation Parcels 27a30a,al, 27a31b1, 27a32a; 27a33al,bl, 27a34a) (storm sewer) and 3. Grant of Easement dated June 16, 1975 executed by D H Josephson and Gloria Josephson, his wife, Patrick J McPharlin and Wanda M McPharlin, his wife; and Jack Akey and Rosemary Akey, his wife, conveying Easement description: The East 20 feet of the West 41 feet of the North 516 feet of Lot 30, Schoolcraft Acres Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 68, Page 44, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 27, T 1 S , R 9 E. , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, except the 146 feet thereof. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 27a30a) (water main) the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid three 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. 15080 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #592-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 27, 1975 from the Department of Law transmitting a Grant of Easement for Council acceptance which grant was secured in connection with the repaving of streets in Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision and which grant is more particularly described as: Grant of Easement dated June 20, 1975 executed by Andrew Whitaker and Ivey Whitaker, his wife, conveying. Easement Description: The North 10 feet of Lot 420 and the East 1/2 of the vacated alley adjacent thereto, E. G Settle Realty Company's Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 54, Page 75, said subdivision being of the South 1/2 of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 35, T 1 S. , R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia) , Wayne County, Michigan. the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid 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: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Brown was excused at 9.21 P. M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #593-75 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, September 22, 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. 75-4-1-10, submitted by Claude M. Howard for a change of zoning of property located at the Southwest corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, from RUF and. C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution No. 5-90-75 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 75-4-1-10 be denied, 2. Petition No. 75-4-1-12, submitted by Michael Rector, D.V.M. and Henry Sonagere for a change of zoning of property located on the east side of Levan Road, south of Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution No 6-122-75 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 75-4-1-12 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 15081 (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 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: Raymond, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Brown returned at 9:22 P M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #594-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication received by the City Clerk on June 29, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution No. 6-146-73 with regard to Petition No. 73-5-1-19, submitted by Michael J. Talbot, Attorney for Barbara Saperstein for a change of zoning on 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, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 10, 1973, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 615-73, and the Council having also considered a communication from Michael J. Talbot dated June 19, 1975 in connection with this matter, 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 recommendation to Council. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition No. 75-2-3-1) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #595-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law dated June 23, 1975, approved by the Mayor and the Finance Director, with regard to City of Livonia, et al vs. Consumers Power Company, Civil Action No. 75-065267 AW, the Council does hereby determine to 15082 appropriate the sum of $2,500 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 222-826 (Court Expense), the action being taken herein for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS. None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #596-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer dated June 20, 1975, which is approved by the Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached invoice of the Wayne County Road Commission, No. 3358, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of $1,683.14 to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, which sum includes the full and complete balance due to cover the City's share of the cost of the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Merriman and Puritan, which traffic signal was authorized to be installed in Council Resolution No 906-73, adopted on November 14, 1973, and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the additional sum of $73.14 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Roads) for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #597-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Safety - Police dated March 26, 1975, approved by the Mayor, with regard to a proposed salary adjustment for special police, the Council does hereby determine to establish the following salary rates for Special Police effective on and commencing from June 1, 1975. Position Salary Rate Reserve Patrolman $ 4.25 per hour Reserve Sergeant 4.89 per hour Reserve Lieutenant 5.62 per hour further, the Council determines that all salaries paid to special police shall be on a straight-time basis A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS- None. 15083 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #598-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated April 30, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 27-75, in connection with a communica- tion from the Personnel Director dated December 3, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved, for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 15, 1974, with regard to a proposed salary adjust- ment for Civil Service Commissioners, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the aforesaid recommendation and does therefore approve establishing an adjustment in the compensation of each member of the Commission so as to provide that they shall receive $150.00 per month in salary commencing on August 1, 1975, further, the Council determines that the monthly auto allowance of $50.00 per month previously authorized for each member of the Commission shall be terminated and discontinued commencing on and after August 1, 1975, and the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the remaining monies ($600.00) in Account No. 220-861 to Account No. 220-702, as well as appropriate the sum of $300.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 220-702 for this purpose, and Council Resolution No. 518-64 as well as all other Council Resolutions, are to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein revised, amended or repealed. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS. None. At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to Site Plan Approval, Petition 75-4-8-7, of R. Keith Milan for First Federal Saving & Loan Association at Six Mile Road, east of Newburgh in Section 8, (cli, 474-75) was removed and will be considered at a Study Meeting to be conducted on July 14, 1975. At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to Petition 75-4-2-8 of Kal A. Jabara, J-P Properties for a Bill Knapps Restaurant on C-2 zoned property at Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald in Section 8, was removed and will be considered at a Study Meeting to be conducted on July 14, 1975. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #599-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee dated June 24, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No 712-74, in connection with a communicat- ion from the Mayor dated. August 29, 1974, with respect to a resolution 15084 adopted by the Association of Grand Rapids Area Governments, which urges the designation of Interstate Highway 96 as the "Gerald R Ford Interstate Highway," the Council does hereby determine to take no further action. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #600-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee dated June 24, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 91-75, 92-75 and 93-75, concerning communications from the Planning Director dated January 15, 1974, the City Engineer dated January 2, 1975 and the City Engineer dated January 3, 1975, respectively, and the Council having also considered a communication from the City Engineer dated May 30, 1975, to which is attached a communication from the Plant Engineer of the Fisher Body Division of the General Motors Corporation dated April 24, 1975, the Council does hereby determine as follows: A. That with respect to the matters set forth in Council Resolution 91-75 (closing of Wadsworth Avenue for a thirty-day trial period), Council Resolution 92-75 (proposed special assessment district for the paving improvement of Deering Avenue between Plymouth and Wadsworth), and Council Resolution 93-75 (proposed special assessment district for the paving improvement of Grantland Avenue between Inkster and the Fisher Body Plant), the Council does hereby determine to take no further action; B That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized in behalf of the City of Livonia to execute an agreement between the Fisher Body Division of the General Motors Corporation and the City of Livonia improving the inter- sections of (1) Deering Avenue and Plymouth Road, and (2) Grantland Avenue and Inkster Road, in the manner described in the communication from the City Engineer dated May 30, 1975, on a 50/50 cost participation basis, said agreement to be prepared and approved by the Department of Law, further, that such agreement shall provide that each of the aforesaid parties shall assume 50 percent of the actual final costs of the intersection improvement, the total estimated cost of which for both improvements is in the amount of $29,100.00; C. That the aforesaid intersection improvements are hereby authorized to be added to the City's existing contract with Detroit Concrete Products Corporation for the paving of streets in the Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision, all such work to be paid for at bid unit prices; D That the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to lbw exceed $29,100.00 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Local Road Account) to cover the cost of the construction work herein authorized based upon the understanding that 50 percent of the actual project costs will be reimbursed to said account upon completion of this project by the General Motors Corporation, 15085 E That Wadsworth shall remain closed until such time as an evaluation can be made subsequent to the completion of the aforesaid Grantland and Deering intersection projects, provided, however, that the closing of Wadsworth shall not preclude its being open to traffic during the time that the subject improvements are being made; F That the Engineering Division, the Law Department, the City Treasurer, and the City Clerk shall 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. Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 4601-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee dated June 24, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No 141-75, in connection with a communica- tion which bears the signatures of 24 persons dated January 27, 1974, relative to the installation of sidewalks on the east and west sides of Merriman, north of Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Engineer for a detailed report on missing sidewalk links on Merriman Road from West Chicago to the C & 0 Railroad tracks on both the east and west sides of Merriman. By Councilman Ventura, seconded. by Councilman Brown, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee dated June 24, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 485-75, in connection with a communica- tion from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 6, 1975, with regard to the naming of a parksite in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, the Council does hereby determine to approve the name of Lira Park and, further, requests that the Department of Law prepare the necessary Ordinance amendment to effectuate this action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES- Ventura. NAYS: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. The President declared the resolution DENIED. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was 15086 #602-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee dated June 24, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 485-75, in connection with a communica- tion from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 6, 1975, with regard to the naming of a parksite in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the Depart- ment of Parks and. Recreation with the request that it communicate congratulations to Miss Linda Luallen and also advise her that at such time as a permanent name is selected for said parksite, her suggestion will be given further consideration. Councilmin Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING CHAPTER THERETO ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SCHOOLCROSSING GUARDS." The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #603-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 17, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 254-75, in connection with a communication from the Director of Public Works dated April 9, 1975, with regard to a complaint concerning the requirements set forth in the Violation Notice mailed to property owners relative to weed cutting and debris removal, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action, inasmuch as the form of notice is deemed adequate By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #604-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 17, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 320-75, with regard to future recommendations from the Civil Service Commission for a reclassification of position, which is included in a Union Represented Bargaining Unit, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration; further, the Council requests that the Civil Service Commission and. Personnel Department submit a joint report on this subject with particular reference to the following. 15087 (a) Philosophy concerning reclassifications, (b) Initiating causes, (c) Possible contract implications, (d) Such other ramifications that may be involved. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #605-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 17, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 363-75, with regard to the matter of reviewing the Special Assessment Ordinance, relative to the question of Deficiency Assess- ments (i.e. , additional assessments required due to pay the cost of the improvement where original assessment proved insufficient, Section 2-527), the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Treasurer, City Attorney, and City Engineer for their respective reports and recommendations as to a revision of the Treasurer's notice, bidding procedures, and possible Ordinance changes (i.e. , 2-513) in connection with special assessments. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #606-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council for the month of August, 1975 Wednesday, August 6, 1975 and Wednesday, August 20, 1975. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, this 813th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9 40 P M. , July 9, 1975 ADDISON • Ci C er�c.