HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1975-02-05 14766
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On February 5, 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 10 P. M. . Councilman Bennett gave 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, G E Siemert, City Engineer, Jack Dodge, Finance
Director, Robert Turner, Police Chief, John Nagy, City Planner, Russell Gronevelt,
Superintendent of Operations Division, James Miller, Personnel Director; Daniel
Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator, John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recrea-
tion, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer Board, and
Eldon Raymond of the Zoning Board of Appeals
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#58-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 802nd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 22, 1975, are hereby
approved.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#59-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report from the Police
Department, transmitted by the Mayor under date of January 22, 1975,
regarding the use of wrecker service by the Police Department during
the year 1974, as requested in Council resolution #3-75, the Council
does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and Insurance
Committee.
The communication dated January 16, 1975 from the Director of Finance,
which transmitted Financial Reports for the nine months ending November 30, 1974,
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for the Water Fund and the Sewer Fund, was received and filed for the information
of the Council.
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The communication from the Director of Finance, dated January 16, 1975,
regarding insurance on Pierson School, was received and filed for the information
of the Council
The communication from the Traffic Commission, dated January 20, 1975,
with respect to additional traffic control devices at Farmington and Lyndon Avenues,
(CR-10-75), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#60-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Traffic Commission, dated January 20, 1975, and submitted pursuant to
Council resolution #855-74, relative to traffic problems in the area of
Farmington Road and Curtis Avenue, the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission give further study to this matter, taking into
consideration the view of interested citizens in this area, particularly
with respect to the time period of 3 P. M to 7 P. M and thereafter
submit its report and recommendation in this regard.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#61-75 WHEREAS, the efficiency and order with which municipal govern-
ment carries out its service and functions to the public could not exist
without properly maintained records and procedures, and
WHEREAS, one public official charged with the keeping of
municipal ordinances, resolutions, documents and records is the municipal
clerk, and
WHEREAS, the clerk also is the chief elections officer and is
responsible for honest and efficient election procedures and the confi-
dence of electors in the results of elections, and
WHEREAS, the clerk must strive constantly to improve the
administration of affairs of his office consistent with applicable laws
and ordinances and through sound management practices so as to fulfill
his responsibilities to the community he serves,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Livonia, as a part
of the observance by the International Association of Municipal Clerks,
does proclaim the second week of May, 1975 as
"MUNICIPAL CLERK' S WEEK"
in Livonia, as recognition of the many essential functions performed by
this group of dedicated public servants and their vital contributions to
municipal government.
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Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No 74-7-3-10)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#62-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police dated November 19, 1974, which transmits a proposed amendment
to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Section 8-242, relative to the sale
and possession of fireworks, which proposed amendment was given its first
reading by Councilman Bennett on January 22, 1975, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for
further study.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#63-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations dated January 6, 1975, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director
of Public Works, and is approved for submission bythe Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine to accept the bid of Beecher, Peck & Lewis, 14451
W. Chicago, Detroit, Michigan 48228 for supplying the City (Building
Maintenance Section) with Custodial Supplies for the price of $5,636.40,
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, McCann and Nash
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#64-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated December 30, 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
December 17, 1974, to which is attached a letter dated December 2, 1974,
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from Milmet and Vecchio, Attorneys at Law, which sets forth a statement of
legal services rendered to the City of Livonia in connection with the
negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreements in the total amount of
$33,525.00, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the payment of
same and does therefore appropriate the sum of $11,553.08 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 927-817
for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby request-
ed 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, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#65-75 RESOLVED, that the matter of the City's employing in the future
a labor negotiator for employee collective bargaining agreements, and
the compensation to be paid in this regard.,is hereby referred to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#66-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated January 14, 1975, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a request from the Civil Service Commission for an appropria-
tion for reimbursement of educational expenses for uniformed employees of
the Police Division, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same
to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#67-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 14, 1974, approved by
the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to custodial supplies and equipment required in connection with
the City's leasing of Pierson School, the Council does hereby determine
to appropriate the sum of $880 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to be transferred to the following accounts in the following
amounts
$400 00 to Account No 707-970 -- Capital Outlay Account
for a 22-inch Floor Buffer
$480.00 to Account No. 707-777 -- Custodial Supplies
(Pierson Center).
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#68-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated January 20, 1975, approved for submission by the Mmor,
which transmits an invoice from the Southeast Michigan Council of Govern-
ments (SEMCOG), with regard to annual membership dues of the City of
Livonia for the year, 1975, the Council does hereby authorize the payment
of the sum of $1,800.00 to SEMCOG for this purpose, and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incident-
al 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, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#69-75 WHEREAS, serious, areawide water pollution problems exist in the
seven-county region of Southeast Michigan caused by a concentration of
population combined with intensive industrial activity, and
WHEREAS, a definite need exists to identify, approach and develop
solutions to this areawide water quality problem, and
WHEREAS, the Federal government through the Federal Water Pollu-
tion Control Act Amendments of 1972 (P L. 92-500) has defined water quality
goals for the entire nation to be reached by 1983, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to these goals, Section 208 of this Act pro-
vides for water quality management planning for areas such as Southeast
Michigan, and
WHEREAS, Section 208 calls for the involvement of local govern-
ments to work together in solving common, areawide water quality probrlems,
beginning with a water quality management and implementation plan develop-
ed and adopted by a comprehensive planning agency composed of local
elected officials, which when implemented will lead to the solution of
the areawide water treatment problems and
WHEREAS, under the guidelines of Section 208, the governor of
each state must designate areas of his state that have serious water
quality problems, and
WHEREAS, Southeast Michigan as an urban-industrial area with
complex water quality problems appears to meet the criteria for designa-
tion as a 208 planning area, and
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WHEREAS, Governor Milliken has indicated that he intends to
designate regional planning councils such as the Southeast Michigan Coun-
cil of Governments (SEIvICOG) as the areawide, comprehensive planning
agencies for water quality management planning in Michigan,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Livonia City Council
hereby supports the designation of the seven-county region of Southeast
Michigan as a Section 208 water quality planning area, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Livonia City Council also supports
the designation of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments as the
responsible agency to conduct water quality management planning for
Southeast Michigan under the provisions of Section 208 of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, and the EPA regulations
relating to this Act.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash
NAYS Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#70-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated December 10, 1974, which transmits a communication dated November
19, 1974, from Livonia Ecology Commission, to which is attached a
Proposed Budget for "Project Pride '75, " the Council does hereby deter-
mine to approve the proposed budget as submitted and does for this
purpose appropriate the sum of $2,705.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account, the same to be allocated and budgeted in the amounts and for
the purposes indicated, and the Finance Director is hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
The communication dated December 26, 1974, from the Mayor, to which is
attached a report from the Ecology Commission with respect to "Project Pride 75, "
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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71-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated October 23, 1974, which transmits its resolu-
tion No. 10-206-74, adopted by the Commission on October 15, 1974, with
regard to Petition No. 73-11-8-48P, submitted by Bruce E. Pennell for
approval of a sign design plan in connection with a proposal to construct
an addition to an existing building and remove two existing buildings
located on the south side of Six Mile Road, east of Middlebelt Road in
Section 13, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on December 16, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution No.
853-74, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 73-11-8-48P is hereby approved
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to table action
on Petition No. 73-11-8-48P until such time as the Zoning Board of Appeals
has taken final action with respect to same.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table, with the following result
AYES Bennett, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS Bishop, Ventura, Brown and Nash
The President declared the motion to table DENIED.
LA roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash
NAYS. Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#72-75 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter VIII,
Section 5 of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and upon the recommenda-
tion of the Mayor dated January 13, 1975, the Council does hereby
confirm the reappointment of Mr. Louis Lekar, 34920 Beacon, Livonia,
Michigan, to the Board of Review for the City of Livonia for the term of
three (3) years, commencing February 17, 1975 and expiring February 16,
1978
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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473-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 4,
1974 from Mrs. John Zurek, 14336 Loveland, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as
well as a communication dated October 14, 1974, from the Chief of Police
and the Director of Public Safety-Police, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a claim in the amount of $101.95, previously filed by Mrs.
Zurek for replacement of a windshield allegedly broken during the gradua-
tion incident at Henry Ruff and Joy Road on June 21, 1974, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize payment of the sum of $101.95 to the
said Mrs. John Zurek for the alleged damages, provided, however that this
resolution shall not be construed as an admission of responsibility by
the City of Livonia, and further, that payment of such sum is conditioned
upon the parties executing a general release to the City of Livonia, and
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $101.95
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose, and the City
Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all thirgs neces-
sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Brown
NAYS McCann and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#74-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 2, 1975, approved by
the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a gift donated by the "Moon-Dusters" Club in the amount of
$1,000.00, the Council does hereby determine in behalf of the City of
Livonia to accept the said $1,000 00 to be deposited into the General
Fund Revenue Account No. 686, and the Council does further appropriate
the sum of $1,000 00 from the aforesaid General Fund Revenue Account to
be transferred to Account No 707-776 for the purpose of improving and
maintaining the Senior Citizens' Center.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
475-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Traffic Commission dated December 5, 1974, as set forth in its
Resolution No 72-74, and the report and recommendation of the City Engi-
neer dated December 30, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, both of which were submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 837-74, as well as a communication
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from Mr George Krieger, Mrs Williams and Ms Murphy, dated January 31,
1975 and a memorandum from the City Engineer, dated February 5, 1975, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in the aforesaid recommendations
in the following manner
1) That the existing school crossing located at the easterly
school driveway be relocated westerly so the crossing
is made opposite the west right-of-way line of Angeline
Circle (East) -- approximately midway between the two
school driveways, as shown on the attached sketch.
2) That the Engineering Division is hereby authorized to
include the installation of a crosswalk on the north side of
Ann Arbor Trail, at the school crossing, in the City's
1975 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program, as shown on the
attached sketch.
3) That the Livonia Board of Education is hereby requested
to install a sidewalk or walkway from the relocated school
crossing due south to the south right-of-way line on Ann
Arbor Trail and thence easterly along Ann Arbor Trail to the
easterly Johnson School exit driveway
4) That existing school crossing signs be replaced with new
permanent symbolized school crossing signs with flashing
beacons (four new signs and two sets of flashing beacons
required), and that new advance warning signs with
flashing beacons be located approximately 500 feet east
and west of the relocated school crossing and new
crossing signs would be placed at the relocated crossing,
as shown on the attached sketch. Further, that the
Operations Division shall arrange for the preparation
and installation of the aforesaid signs and flashing beacons,
and that the Council does hereby determine to appropriate
a sum not to exceed $2,000 00 to be expended from the
City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road
Account) for this purpose, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to make application to the Detroit Edison
Company in order to provide the electrical service for
the said signs
5) That new paving markings, including cross-hatching, be
painted for added visibility, as shown on the attached
sketch
6) That existing speed reduction signs (to 25 m.p h. ) be
repositioned so as to require motorists to slow down
sooner, and in this regard, the Police Department is
requested to make a greater effort to enforce posted speed
limits in this area.
7) That the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
remove two (2) trees and one (1) stump within the existing
right-of-way on the south side of Ann Arbor Trail
immediately east of the school so as to improve the sight
distance at this location.
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8) That the use of a school crossing guard should be continued
at the relocated crossing.
9) That an additional 400 watt mercury vapor street light be
installed by the Detroit Edison Company on the south side
of Ann Arbor Trail opposite Angeline Circle (East).
and the City Clerk, City Treasurer and all City Departments 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, McCann and Nash,
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#76-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Traffic
Commission dated January 20, 1975, which transmits its resolution No.
85-74, which is submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No 768-74, with
regard to the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Knolson
and Marie Avenues, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter back to the Traffic Commission for further study and thereafter a
new report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#77-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 9, 1975, approved by the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission,
No. 1178-74, wherein it is recommended that the following team entry fees
be approved and become effective commencing with the 1975 season.
Baseball
1) Class "F" & "G" Minor (9-12 yr. olds) - schedule
reduced by two games
2)Class "E" (13-15 Yr. olds) - assess an entry fee of
$75.00 per team and eliminate runner-up playoffs.
3) Class "D" (16-18 yr. olds) - Resident teams $75.00,
Non-resident teams $100.00.
4) Adray League (18-20 yr. olds) - $100 00 per team.
Touch Football, Basketball, Volleyball
1) Touch Football teams (adults ) - $90.00 per team.
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2) Volleyball teams (adults) - $80 00 per team.
3) Men's Basketball (adults) - $90.00 per team
Softball
Men's teams - $90 00 per team
Women's teams - $80 00 per team.
Boy's Basketball
"F" and "G" Junior Leagues - schedule reduced by one game
Junior High League - limited to seven teams.
High School Leagues - reduced by ten teams, and in order to
get in playoffs, teams must have a 500 average.
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the afore-
said action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#78-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. G T
Petzke dated January 21, 1975, to which is attached a petition dated
January 14, 1975, which bears the signatures of approximately 61 home
owners in the Melody Manor Subdivision, wherein a request is submitted
for some form of permanent street improvement in this area, and before
determining to proceed with such improvement, the cost of which is to be
defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to
ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the pro-
posed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies,
the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans
and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to
file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to
what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and
what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the
number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands
which should be included in the proposed special assessment district,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, as amended.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#79-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 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 a release to the proprietor of the Livonia Mall
Estates Subdivision for Financial Assurances previously deposited with
respect to the General Improvement Bond and Sidewalk Bond deposited with
the City in accordance with Council resolution No. 35-72 adopted on
January 5, 1972, as thereafter subsequently amended including the action
taken in Council resolution No. 823-72, adopted on September 13, 1972,
which reduced the General Improvement Bond to $40,300.00 of which $4,030.00
was in cash, and the Sidewalk Bond remained at S13,600.00 of which
$2,720.00 was in cash, to guaranty the City's installation of improvements
in the Livonia Mall Estates Subdivision, it appearing from the afore-
mentioned report of the City Engineer that all 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 Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#80-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 16, 1974, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine to amend Items Nos. 5 and 8 of Council resolution
No. 330-72, adopted on April 12, 1972, and subsequently amended by
Council resolution Nos. 882-72, 18-73, 147-73 and 708-73, so as to reduce
and release the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the City for
improvements in Nottingham Woods West Subdivision No. 2 in the following
manner
1) The general improvement bond shall be reduced to
$2,500.00, all of which shall be in cash,
2) The sidewalk bond shall be released, and
3) The cash escrow deposited for park site improvements
shall be released,
and the balance of the financial assurances now on deposit with the City
with respect to improvements in the Nottingham Woods West Subdivision No.
2, as shown on the schedule attached to the aforesaid communication,
shall remain the same and unchanged, and the City Clerk and City Treasur-
er are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#81-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 16, 1974, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby amend Item Nos. 5 and 8 of Council resolution No. 707-73
adopted on August 29, 1973, so as to reduce and release the Financial
Assurances now on deposit with the City for improvements in the Notting-
ham Woods West Subdivision No. 3 in the following manner
1) The general improvement bond shall be reduced to
$500.00, all of which shall be in cash,
2) The sidewalk bond shall be reduced to $1,400.00, all
of which shall be in cash, and
3) The cash escrow deposits for monuments and markers
and for park site improvement shall be released,
and the balance of the financial assurances now on deposit with the City
with respect to improvements in the Nottingham Woods West Subdivision No.
3, as shown on the schedule attached to the aforesaid communication, shall
remain the same and unchanged, 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 Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#82-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 20, 1974 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works End the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Forestry,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
letter dated December 10, 1974 from Rails, Hamill, Becker, Carne, Inc ,
Architects and Construction Managers, together with attached final invoice
documents, in connection with the Devon Aire Ice Rink Addition, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the following Final Payments
in connection with this project
1) A final payment in the amount of $11-CO 00 to R-H-S.
Contractors Inc. , which company installed the wood
coat hooks,
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2) A final payment in the amount of $2,361 00 to Norman
D. Nelson, Plumbing and Heating Contractor, the
mechanical contractor, and
3) $1,128.00 to Ralls, Hamill, Becker, Carne, Inc ,
Construction Manager,
it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work has been
performed in accordance with the contract documents, as well as City
standards and specifications, and that the necessary final inspection
certificate, guarantees, final disbursement certificate and account audit
documents have been filed, 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 Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
##83-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 20, 1974, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works and the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Forestry,
and which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a letter dated
December 10, 1974, from Ralls, Hamill, Becker, Carne, Inc , Architects
and Construction Managers, for the Sheldon Park Swimming Pool, together
with attached final invoice documents, in connection with the construction
of the Sheldon Park Swimming Pool, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize Final Payments in connection with this project as follows
1) $62.50 to Detroit Sterling Hardware,
2) $253.00 to Norman D Nelson, Plumbing and Heating
Contractor
3) $150.00 to Michigan Poly Glaze Company, Inc. ,
4) $7,300 CO to Paddock Fools of Eastern Michigan Inc. ,
5) $3,586.00 to Mon-Ton Concrete Company, which
payment shall be made on or after July 1, 1976,
provided, however, that earlier payment is herein
authorized upon recommendation of same being certified
by the City Engineer to the City Clerk, or in lieu
thereof deposit made by the said Mon-Ton Concrete
Company of a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the
amount of $3,586.00 for the period expiring on
July 1, 1976, and
6) $4,960 00 to Ralls, Hamill, Becker, Carne, Inc. ,
Construction Manager,
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it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work has been
performed in accordance with the contract documents, as well as City
standards and specifications, that the necessary final inspection certifi-
cate, guarantees, final disbursement certificate and account audit
documents have been filed, 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. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#84-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 27, 1974 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the
attached final Construction Estimate dated October 31, 1974, the Council
does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of $6,383.75 to
Metropolitan Asphalt Paving Company, Inc , 13111 S. Wayne Road, Romulus,
Michigan 48174, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on
a contract dated June 10, 1974 in the amount of $46,699.71, in connection
with Plymouth Road Parking Lot Improvements (Contract No. 74-C), and
Lalso the sum of $13,425.06 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 authorized to do all things neces-
sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#85-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated December 27, 1974, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to Plymouth Road parking lots A and B, and Special Assessment District
No. 101, in connection therewith,the Council does hereby determine to
refer this matter to the Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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lir #86-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 7,
1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No.
11-229-74, adopted by the Commission on November 26, 1974, with regard
to Petition No. 74-8-2-12, submitted by Mr. Jack Bingham, requesting
permission to locate an auto wash within an existing building as a waiver
use on property zoned C-2, and situated on the South side of Five Mile
Road, East of Levan Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation by the City Plan-
ning Commission, and Petition No. 74-8-2-12 is hereby approved and grant-
ed, such action to be based upon the same condition as is 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 Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and McCann.
NAYS Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#87-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 7,
1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution
No. 11-230-74, adopted by the Commission on November 26, 1974, with
ibi regard to Petition No. 74-9-2-13, submitted by Helen M. Kavanaugh, request-
ing permission to locate a real estate office within an existing building
as a waiver use on property zoned P-S, and situated on the East side of
Farmington Road between Curtis and Pickford in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 10, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-9-2-13 is
hereby approved, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash
NAYS None.
At the request of the petitioner, the item on the agenda with respect to
Petition No. 74-9-2-15 of Jeffrey Lauren Land Company to Construct a Four-Theatre
Complex on Plymouth Road, East of Farmington Road, was removed and will be considered
at the Regular Meeting to be conducted on February 19, 1975
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#88-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 16,
1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution
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iir No. 12-243-74, with regard to Petition No 74-10-3-11,initated by the
City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 805-74, for
vacating a twenty-foot alley located West of Farmington Road, South of
Pickford in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to grant the said Petition
No. 74-10-3-11, and the same is hereby approved subject to a full-width
utility easement being retained over the subject area, 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. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#89-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 16,
1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution
No. 12-242-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-10-3-12, submitted by
Livonia Public Schools for vacating a ten-foot wide surface drainage
easement located on the east side of Floral Avenue, south of Curtis
Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to grant the said Petition
No. 74-10-3-12, and the same is hereby approved subject to the condition,
however, that the petitioner shall construct a surface drainage swale
along the north property line within the established easement area lead-
ing to Floral Avenue, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#90-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Planning Director dated January 15, 1974, with regard to the action
authorized in Council Resolution No. 715-74, adopted on September 25,
1974, wherein Wadsworth Avenue at or near a point adjacent to the rear
lot lines of lots fronting on Deering Avenue and Cardwell Avenue in the
residential area which adjoins the Fisher Body Plant, was authorized to
be blocked or closed for a thirty-day trial period, the Council does
hereby determine to extend the aforesaid trial period for an additional
ninety-day period, and the Traffic Commission, Police Department, City
Planning Department and the Department of Public Works are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#91-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Planning Director dated January 15, 1974, with regard to the action
authorized in Council Resolution No. 715-74, adopted on September 25,
1974, wherein Wadsworth Avenue at or near a point adjacent to the rear lot
lines of lots fronting on Deering Avenue and Cardwell Avenue in the
residential area which adjoins the Fisher Body Plant, was authorized to
be blocked or closed for a thirty-day trial period, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#92-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated January 2, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer has
prepared a proposed Special Assessment District for the paving improve-
ment of Deering Avenue between Plymouth and Wadsworth in accordance with
Section 2-5C6 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for
imeits report and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#93-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated January 3, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City Engineer has
prepared a proposed Special Assessment District for the paving improve-
ment of Grantland Avenue between Inkster Road and the Fisher Body Plant
entrance, the Council does hereby refer the same to theStreets, Roads
and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#94-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated December 5, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a proposed
"Grading and Soil Erosion Control Ordinance, " the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#95-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
lim Building Inspector and the Director of Public Works dated January 3,
1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits a proposed
"Anti-Blight Ordinance, " the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
The communication dated January 20, 1975 from the Department of Law, with
respect to the City's amendments to the BOCA Code, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated January 14, 1975,
regarding 'Retirement Plan Extension for Director-Secretary of the Housing Commis-
sion' , was received and filed for the information of the Council
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#96-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated January 14, 1975, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 840-74, relative to the fair market value of certain
property located south of Six Mile Road on the west side of Newburgh
Road, which property has been proposed for acquisition as a branch fire
law station site, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to
enter into negotiations with the owner of the subject property for the
voluntary, negotiated acquisition of same and thereafter submit its
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#97-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 9,
1975 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance
An Order Relinquishing Jurisdiction of the
Livonia Drain No. 23 Drainage District to
the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
executed on September 20, 1973 by Charles N
Youngblood, Chairman to the Livonia Drain No. 23
Drainage Board, and
Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement
executed on November 25, 1974 by Charles N.
Youngblood, Chairman of Livonia Drain No. 23
Drainage Board to which is attached a copy of the
original registered document, and
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Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement
executed on November 25, 1974 by Charles N
Youngblood, Chairman of Livonia Drain No. 23
Drainage Board to which is attached a copy of the
original registered document,
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Order and Assignments 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 Bennett, Bishop, Raymond, Ventura, Brown, McCann and Nash
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#98-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated January 6, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission
on December 17, 1974, wherein it is recommended that the classification
of Assistant City Attorney Trainee be established at a proposed salary
rate of a flat rate of $11,003 20 per year, which shall represent full
compensation for all services rendered in the manner detailed in the
aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby determine to concur in
and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Raymond, Ventura, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated December 30, 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
November 19, 1974, wherein the Council is requested to reconsider its
action taken in Council Resolution No. 848-74, relative to the effective
date for the pay adjustment granted therein for the classification for
Legal Aide, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the aforesaid
recommendation and for this purpose Council Resolution No. 848-74 is
hereby amended and revised so as to provide that the said pay adjustment
shall be retroactive to and commence from July 1, 1974
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#99-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated December 30, 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 November
19, 1974, wherein the Council is requested to reconsider its action taken
in Council resolution No. 848-74, relative to the effective date for the
pay adjustment granted therein for the classification for Legal Aide, the
Council does hereby determine to reject and deny the aforesaid recommenda-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and McCann.
NAYS Bishop and Nash
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#100-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated December 30, 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
December 17, 1974, wherein the Commission did recommend changes in pay
rates for part-time and seasonal employees in the Recreation Division of
the Department of Parks and Recreation commencing December 1, 1975, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#101-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated January 9, 1975, 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
November 19, 1974, wherein it is recommended that an increase be granted
in the mileage reimbursement rate from 15 to 17 cents per mile for City
employees who drive their personal cars on City business more than 500
miles per month, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to
the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#102-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated January 6, 1975, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commis-
sion on December 17, 1974, wherein it is recommended that the Agreement
between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Police Officers Association
be amended to delete all reference to the classification of Corporal
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pursuant to the arbitration award of August 19, 1974, and that the
qualifications in the promotional examination for Sergeant contained in
this Agreement delete the Corporal requirement in the form detailed in
the aforesaid communication, and further, that the classification of
Corporal is hereby abolished, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in and approve of such action, and for this purpose authorizes the Mayor
and the City Clerk to affix their signatures to an Amendatory Agreement
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, 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 Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#103-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 13, 1975, approved
for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council resolution
No. 838-74, with regard to the question of a proper location for an
entrance to the Jaycee Fa.rk, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter to the Engineering Division and the Planning Department for
their respective reports and recommendations.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#104-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated January 22, 1975, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for printing of envelopes,
the Council does hereby determine to reject all such bids for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication
*Councilman McCann was excused at 9 25 p m
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#105-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Finance and the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board
dated January 20, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
submits a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the ACTS
Computing Corporation, 29200 Southfield Road, Southfield, Michigan 48076,
wherein computer services in connection with Water and Sewer activities
would be provided to the City for the period March 1, 1975 through
February 29, 1976, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid
proposal herein submitted on the basis that the same is "professional"
in nature, and further, that the same represents the lowest net cost
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available to the City in order to obtain such services, and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia with the ACTS Computing Corporation, as well as to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and. Nash.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman McCann returned at 9 30 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#106-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 24, 1975,
approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to the purchase of uniforms for personnel employed
in Parks and Forestry Divisions and the Golf Course without competitive
bidding, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
Study Meeting to be conducted on February 10, 1975.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and McCann
NAYS Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#107-75 RESOLVED that, Landini and Associates, Inc , 30805 Ann Arbor
Trail, Westland, Michigan 48185, as proprietors, having requested the
City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following
subdivision. , Jeffries Freeway Industrial Park Subdivision, located in
the North 1/2 of Section 28, City of Livonia, the said proposed prelimin-
ary plat being dated June 18, 1974; and it further appearing that
tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the City Plan-
ning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on July 9, 1974,
and it further appearing that such preliminary plat, together with
development plans and specifications for improvements therein have been
examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is set forth
in the report of that department dated December 13, 1974, therefore, the
City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the
following conditions
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
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of the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the
Subdivision Control Ordinance, Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Com-
mission, the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public
Works and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such department; all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the
effective date of this resolution, failing this:, the approval contained
herein shall be considered null, void— and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in the
said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision. and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans,
(5) Cash Payments to be made to the City
a. Trees Not recommend-
ed
b. Traffic Control Signs $ 340.00
c. Street Name Signs 150.00
d Plan review, field inspection and administration
(5% before contingencies) 17,555 00
e. Survey Monuments and lot corner markers
(cash escrow) 1,060.00
f, Street Light Notification Sign Not Applicable
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Plan-
ning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
Subdivision Regulations,
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution, the
City Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivi-
sion if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as
approved herein, and provided there has been compliance with all other
requirements of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivi-
sion Control Ordinance and this resolution,
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(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period, that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts
General Improvement Bond - $387,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - Not Required
(9) That the requirement for underground wiring shall be
applicable only to telephone, electric or similar utility service lateral
conduits, cables or wires directly connecting new buildings to the over-
head or underground supply system of the particular utility, and the
proprietor shall be permitted to have primary distribution facilities
installed overhead, further, ornamental street lights are to be provided
throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
LNAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#108-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 2,
1974, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolution
No. 9-194-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-7-8-27, submitted by Marvin
Diamond, Health Saving Services, requesting site plan approval for a
proposal to construct senior citizen housing on property located on the
south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Parkville in
Section 12, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on December 16, 1974, pursuant to Council Resolution
No. 8o8-74, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provisions set
forth in Section 29.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and Petition No. 74-7-8-27 is
hereby approved, based upon a revised Site Plan, No 1020c, Sheet No. 1,
dated January 6, 1975, such approval to be made subject to and based upon
the following conditions:
1. Adherence to Building Elevation Drawing 1020, Sheet 4,
with the exception that the building elevation height shall
be limited to five (5) floors.
2 Adherence to a Landscape Plan prepared by James C. Scott
and Associates, dated June 26, 1974, with the exception as
same may be modified by site plan adjustments necessary to
accomodate the revised five-story structure.
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3. That all landscaping shown on the approved Landscape
L Plan shall be installed, before the issuance of a Certifi-
cate of Occupancy.
4. Further, that the site plan approval is subject to
the necessary variances being granted by action of the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
5. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened with
weather resistant materials which is color compatible
with the exterior finish of the building. Such
screening and/or equipment shall not exceed 8 feet
in height.
6. There shall be no permanent living units in the
below grade level with exception of caretaker's unit,
which shall be permitted below grade line.
7. All landscaped areas shall have an underground sprinkling
system which shall meet the approval of the Chief
Building Inspector.
8. All parking areas shall be lighted and such lighting
shall be served by underground wiring and the design
shall meet the approval of the City Engineer.
9. The sunken court on the east side of the building shall
be subject to review by the Chief Building Inspector as
to need to provide a safety railing at grade level.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS. Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#109-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
12, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolu-
tion No. 10-217-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-7-1-17, submitted by
Rockwall Investment Company, for a change of zoning on property located
on the east side of Osmus, north of Norfolk Avenue in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 3, from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on January 20, 1975, pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 925-74, the Council does hereby reject the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 74-7-1-17
is hereby denied for the following reasons .
1. Rezoning is inconsistent with the Preliminary Land Use
Plan 1985 which forcasts a low density residential
(one to four units per acre) for this area,
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2. The subject property does not have direct access to
a major arterial highway, which is called for by the
policy statement on Multiple Family Housing within the
Land Use Plan Report 1985,
3. The R-7 Zoning would permit the development of this
site at a density which would be inconsistent both
with the existing and planned density of this area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#110-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
12, 1974 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
No. 10-211-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-9-1-27, submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning on
property located south of Seven Mile Road between Stamford and Filmore
Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, from C-1 to R-3, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
January 20, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 925-74, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition No. 74-9-1-27 is hereby approved and
granted except to exclude Lot No. 480, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#111-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
12, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its
resolution No. 10-214-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-9-1-30, submit-
ted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion, for a change of
zoning on property located at the southwest corner of Five Mile Road and
Levan Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, from R-6 and C-1 to PO-I,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on January 20, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 925-74,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
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Planning Commission and the said Petition No 74-9-1-30 is hereby approved
and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the
necessary .maT, for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and,
upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare
an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#112-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
12, 1974 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth-its
Resolution No. 10-215-74, with regard to Petition No. 74-9-1-31, submitted
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning
on property located between Five Mile and Schoolcraft Roads and between
Levan on the east and Newburgh Road on the west in the West 1/2 of Section
20, from AG, R-6, R-7 and C-1 to RUF, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on January 20, 1975, pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 925-74, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition No. 74-9-1-31 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Plan-
ner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
P113-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated January 21, 1975, transmitting for acceptance a
Quit Claim Deed executed January 14, 1975 by Hyman Gold, President of
Gold Construction Company, conveying
That part of the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as the West 43.0 feet of the
North 253 0 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of Section
9, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia. 0.25 acres
(Gill Road right-of-way) (Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 09B3b)
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the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed 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. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#:14-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, transmitting for acceptance a Quit Claim Deed executed on
January 4, 1975 by Florence L. Bonner, a married woman, and Selma M.
Rasak, a single woman, survivor of herself and Joseph L. Rasak, her
deceased husband, conveying
The easterly 30 feet of the North 1/3 of the
East 3/8 of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, to be used by the grantee for public
street purposes only.
(Stamford Avenue Right-of-Way)
In the event grantee shall cease to use the lands
herein described for public street purposes title
thereto shall revert to the grantors, their heirs,
successors, representatives or assigns.
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Mirk 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. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#115-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated January 21, 1975, transmitting for acceptance a
Grant of Easement executed January 15, 1975 by Robert Cousino, Partner,
and Frederic Keywell, Partner, of Merriman Industrial Park (a Michigan
Co-Ftrtnership), granting to the City
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That part of the S W. 1/4 of Section 26, T 1 S.,
R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the East line of
Merriman Road right-of-way (120 feet wide) said
point being due north 1430 ft. and N. 89° 59' 54"
E. 60 ft. from the southwest corner of Section 26
and proceeding thence due north 12.00 ft. , thence
N. 89° 59' 54" E. 465.00 ft. , thence due south
12.00 ft. , thence S. 89° 59' 54" W. 465.00 ft. to
the point of beginning.
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 Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#116-75 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
Resolution No. 177-74, adopted on March 13, 1974, and in accordance with
Section 2-509 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and
certified to the Council under date of December 4, 1974, an assessment
roll dated December 4, 1974, for the installation of ornamental street
lights with underground wiring on Industrial Road and Westmore Avenue
in Section 27, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the
special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the
construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district
as designated in Council Resolution No. 177-74,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that
the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on
Monday, March 10, 1975 at 8 00 P. M to review the said Special Assessment
Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard,
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circu-
lated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of March 10, 1975, the City Clerk is also
directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof
by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#117-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated January 24, 1975, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 953-74, and which submits a proposed amendment to
the Livonia Code of Ordinances requiring a City permit for motor trucks
with a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or more, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation.
Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
8-224 OP TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2 (MIS-
DEMEANORS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
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.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3.00 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, "
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO RE.
PETITION 74-8-1-22 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM R-1 AND RUF TO P S
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
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and, unanimously
adopted, it was
#118-75 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 March, 1975 .
Wednesday, March 12, 1975 and
Wednesday, March 26, 1975
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#119-75 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#120-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor dated January 24, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor pro
tem, and in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section 6 of the Charter of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that the Board of
Review shall convene for its First and Second Sessions in 1975 on the
following dates
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 4, 1975 9.30 a. m. - 12.30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m.
Wednesday March 5, 1975 9 30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m.
Thursday March 6, 1975 9:30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4.30 p. m.
Friday March 7, 1975 9.30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m.
SECOND SESSION
Monday March. 19, 1975 9.30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1.30 p. m. - 4:30 p m.
Tuesday March 11, 1975 2 00 p. m. - 9 00 p. m.
Wednesday March 12, 1975 9 30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4 30 p. m.
Thursday March 13, 1975 9 30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m.
Saturday March 15, 1975 9.30 a. m. - 1 00 p. m.
Tuesday March 18, 1975 2 00 p m. - 9 00 p m.
Wednesday March 19, 1975 9 30 a m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4 30 p. m.
Thursday March 20, 1975 9 30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4.30 p. m.
Friday March 21, 1975 9.30 a. m. - 12.30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4.30 p. m.
Saturday March 22, 1975 9 30 a m. - 1.00 p m.
LMonday March 24, 1975 9 30 a m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4 30 p. m.
Tuesday March 25, 1975 (2 00 p. m. - 9.00 p.m. )
Wednesday March 26, 1975 9 30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m.
Thursday March 27, 1975 9 30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 p. m. - 4.30 p. m.
Monday March 31, 1975 9 30 a. m. - 12 30 p m. 1 30 p. m. - 4.30 p. m.
Tuesday April 1, 1975 9.30 a. m. - 12.30 p. m. 1.30 p. m. - 4.30 p. m.
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further, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of
compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review shall be in
the amount of $75.00 for the Chairman and $60.00 for other members, and
L the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the additional sum of
not to exceed $1,052.45 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be
transferred to Account No. 247-704 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#121-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Detroit
Bank - Livonia dated February 4, 1975, the Council does hereby determine
in accordance with and pursuant to the provisions of Section 11 of
Chapter VII, and Section 8(c) of Chapter V of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, that the Detroit Bank - Livonia shall henceforth be designated
as a General Depository for all City funds as well as a Collecting Agent
for taxes and water bills, and the City Treasurer, the City Clerk and
the Director of Finance are hereby requested to do all things necessary
to the full performance of this resolution, and the Council does hereby
determine to revise and rescind Council Resolution No. 50-75, adopted
on January 22, 1975, to the extent necessary to be consistent with the
action taken herein.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash
NAYS. None.
On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, this 803rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 10.15 P. M., February 5, 1975.
ADDISON W. BAC i ' erk.
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