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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-04-10 14290 L MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED EIGH'T'Y-THIRD REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On April 10, 1574, 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 Ventura 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: Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert E. Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Robert Turner, Police Chief; John Bunk, Fire Chief; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of LOperations Division; Gary Clark, Acting City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Robert Biga, Civil Service Department; Richard Jones, Public Utility Manager; Dan Andrew, Planning Commission; Esther Friedrichs, Planning Commission; Joseph Falk, Planning Commission; John Stymelski, Traffic Commission; and Michael Reier of the Water and Sewer Board. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #236-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 782nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held on March 27, 1974, are hereby approved. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #237-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Parks and Recreation, dated March 12, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of R. G. Moeller Co., 14415 Meyers Road, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the Forestry Division with one 16" Brush Chipper, Trailer L Mounted with Blower, Model Wayne B 16T318, for the price of 54,899.00, the Council having determined to accept such bid in lieu of the low bid for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication. 14291 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #238-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt, of Parks and Recreation, dated March 9, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of W. F. Miller & Co., 1593 S. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan for supplying the Parks and Recreation Department with one Tri-Plex Riding Greensking Mower (Jacobsen) for the price of $2,652.00, 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Bishop was excused at 8:14 p. m. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #239-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Parks and Recreation, dated March 9, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Lawn Equipment Company, 520 W. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan, for supplying the Parks and Recreation Department with one 60" Rotary Riding Mower (Model Yazoo YR-60) for the price of $1,795.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this items and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Bishop returned at 8:15 p. m. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #240-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication frcm the Supt. of Parks and Recreation, dated March 19, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for "Playground Equipment Supplies-1974" as set forth in a list and tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby accept the bids as recommended in the aforesaid list for the total price of $1,177.10, for the amoullt„ item, bidder and price indicated, the same having been in fact the lowest bids received for these items and meeting all, specifications. 14292 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #241-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated March 5, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and which is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Winder Police Equipment, 5313 S. Telegraph, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, 48125, for supplying the City with 8 Light Bars, 8 Sirens, 8 Speakers, and 8 Michrophones, for the total price of $2,860.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received meeting specifications for these items, as indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #242-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of the Fire Division, dated March 13, 1974, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the employment of the firm of Lindhout Associates, 18518 Farming- ton Road, Livonia, Michigan, for the purpose of providing architectural services in connection with the proposed addition and alterations to Fire Station No. 2, 10800 Farmington Poad, Livonia, Michigan, at a fee in the amount of 7-1/2% of the construction costs (estimated at $70,000), further, the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare a contract for the employment of the said architectural firm for submission to Council for approval. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #243-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated February 27, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and which is approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting its resolution #WS 1920 2/74, the Council does hereby deter- mine to accept the following Unit Price Bids for Water Meters and Meter Reading Devices inasmuch as the same constitute low bids on these items: 14293 Item 1. Meters with Remote Reading Device A. Magnetic-Drive Type (With Conn). Badger Meter Company, 4545 W. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53223 5/8" $ 34.90 each 3/4" 44,95 each 1 1/2" 138,15 each Rockwell Mfg, Co., 4533 North Avenue, Melrose Park, Illinois, 60160 1 62.62 each B. Compound Meters (With Remote Reading Device & C.I. Flanges) Badger Meter Company, 4545 W. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53223. 2 " 372.00 each 3 565.00 each 4 " 918.00 each 6 " 1,943.00 each 8 " 2,649.00 each 10 " 2,999.00 each Item 2. Full Flow Meters (With Compound by-pass meter including Remote Reading Device and 25 feet of wire). Hersey Products Inc., 250 Elm Street, Dedham, Massachusetts, 02026 ( 10' Cable) (Additional cable .50 per 5' increment) 4 " 1,110.00 each 6 " 1,888.00 each 8 " 2,714,00 each 10 " 4,027.00 each Item . Detector Check (With by-pass meter with Remote Reader, including ten foot o:1 cable plus cost per, foot of addition- al cable) Hersey Products Inc., 250 Elm Street, Dedham, Massachusetts 02026 ( 10' Cable - Additional cable .50 per 5' increment) 4" x 5/8" 378.00 each 4" x 1" 423.00 each 6" x 5/8" 503.00 each 6" x 1 1/2" 638.00 each 8" x 1 " 832.00 each 8" x 1 1/2" 918,00 each 8" x 2" 1,010,00 each 10" x 1" 1,462.00 each 10",,x 2" 1,637.00 each 10 x 12" x 2" 1,765.00 each 14294 Item 4. New Meters with Remote Reading Device (With Trade-In) A. Magnetic - Drive Type (With Conn). and Bronze Chambers Badger Meter Company, 4545 W. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 5323 5/8" $ 30.14 each Item 5. Model 25 Recordall Plastic Meters (not to exceed 50 in number) Badger Meter Company, 4545 W. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53223 31.36 each. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #244-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Operations, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Equipment Maintenance Section with two (2) 10,000 G.V.W. Utility Trucks for the total price of $5,834.00, 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #245-74 RESOLVED, that baring considered a communication from the Supt. of Operations, dated March 12, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the purchase of a typewriter for the Department of Public Works, the Council does hereby determine, for this purpose, to authorize the transfer of the sum of $504 from the Administration Salaries Account No. 445.1-706 to the Administration Capital Outlay Account No. 445.1-970. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Operations, dated March 12, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, 14295 L with respect to the purchase of a typewriter for the Department of Public Works, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter until such time as the inventory of the City's assets and equipment now in progress, is completed and a report submitted to Council. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table with the following result: AYES: Ventura and Bennett. NAYS: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop and Nash. The President declared the motion to table DENIED. A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result: AYES: Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: Ventura and Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Sennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #246-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt. of Operations, dated March 11, 1974, approved by the Director of Public LWorks and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the execution of a contract by and between the City of Livonia and the Lincoln Metal Products Co., 13800 Elmira, Detroit, Michigan, in order to have certain safety equipment installed and modifications made on five units used by the Road Mainten- ance Section of the Operations Division, the estimate of which is in the amount of $3,000.00, and for this purpose the Council authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia; further, the action taken herein is in accordance with Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances as indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.03 OF ARTICLE XVII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." L (Petition 73-9-6-13) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. 14296 LThe 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 3.01 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition 73-10-6-15) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein, The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-901 OF CHAPTER 9 OP TITLE 5 (PARKS AND PLAY- GROUNDS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF EORDI- NANCES, AS AMENDED. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #247-74 RESOLVED, that haring considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated March 25, 1974, submitted pursuant to Council resolu- tion #117-74, which transmits a proposed amendment to the Anti-Litter Ordinance relative to litter containers at business establishments, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was L #248-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated March 25, 1974, submitted pursuant to Council resolu- tion #117-74, which transmits a proposed amendment to the Anti-Litter Ordinance relative to litter containers at business establishments, the Council does hereby request that the Chief Building Inspector submit his report and recommendation in connection with the same. 14297 Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, itB:a 4249-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director, dated March 8, 1974 transmitting a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 19, 1974, wherein certain amend- ments to the Civil Service Comlission Rules and Regulations are recommend- ed for approval in order to comply with the Federal Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommended action and approve the proposed amendments in the manner and form detailed in the aforesaid communication. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 4250-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Divi- sion of Engineering, dated March 12, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the realignment of Hix Road at Joy Road, the Council does hereby authorize the Operations Division to complete the work required in order to effectuate the said relocation of Hix Road within Livonia, and for this purpose authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $2500 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Road Account) for the purpose of reimbursing the Operations Division for the material involved in completing the said realignment; further, win regard to the installation of a traffic signal control device at the intersection of Hix Road and Joy Road, the Council does hereby agree to approve of the City of Livonia participating in 25% of the actual cost of installation, (estimated to be in the amount of $1800), and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expendi- ture of a sum not to exceed $1800 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Road Account) as the City's share for the installation of the said traffic signal control device, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Livonia a cost agreement for the traffic signal control device in this regard; end the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit two certified copies of this resolution to the Wayne County Dd. of RdCommissioners, 415 Clifford Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48226, 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #251-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Engin- eering Division, dated March 20, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison Company, on forms provided by such company, for the installation of 14298 two (2) standard ornamental street lights adjacent to the pedestrian bridge over Ann Arbor Road located approximately 300 feet west of Hix Road in the City of Livonia, Michigan, it being the determination of the Council that such lighting is required in order to protect the public safety of the residents of the community. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #252-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works, dated March 13, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Department of Public Works securing and/ or removing unsafe and structurally dangerous buildings, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $ ,000 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the purpose of purchasing materials required by the Operations Division in connection with such work, as detailed in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #253-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication frori the Inner City Black Wreckers Association, dated March 16, 1974, with regard to the feasibility of members of the said association obtaining city contracts, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Director of Finance for handling and disposition. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #254-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated March 20, 1974, with regard to a proposal for the City of Livonia to charge a $2 bicycle registration fee, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. The communication from Mr. and Mrs. Diana Petzke of 37835 Dardanella, with respect to the condition of streets in "Melody Manor" located west of Newburgh and south of Seven Mile Road, was received and filed for the information of the Council. 14299 LBy Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #255-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Cushion 'n' Cue Billiard Lounges, dated March 18, 1974, with regard to the tournament to be conducted at the said lounge which is located at 27630 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan, i.e. 1974 Billiard News National Open Mens' and Womens' Straight Pool Championships, on May 24, 25, 26 and 27, 1974, the Council does hereby determine that for this tournament only on the said dates and location, that the time regulations set forth in Section 4-401 shall be waived to the extent necessary beyond the normal 2:00 A.M. curfew in order to permit completion of matches conducted in connection with this tournament. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated January 7, 1974, which sets forth its resolu- tion No. 11-288-73 with regard to Petition No. 73-10-1-33 submitted by Jerry J. Rozema for Funk Realty for a change of zoning on property located at the southwest corner of West Chicago and Houghton in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, from C-1 and R-1 to P.S. and P., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 11, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #90-74, the Council does hereby concur in L part and reject in part the recommendation of the City Planning Commission & No. 73-10-1-33 is hereby approved and granted with respect to the rezoning of Lots 238 through 243 and the N. 1/2 of adjacent vacated alley, from C-1 to P.S., but denied with respect to Lot 505 and the S. 1/2 of adjacent vacated alley, from R-1 to P.; 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 sage 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 accord- ance with this resolution. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #256-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated Jani,ary 7, 1974, which sets forth its resolu- tion No. 11-288-73 with regard to Petition No. 73-10-1-33 submitted by Jerry J. Rozema for Funk Realty for a change of zoning on property located at the southwest corner of West Chicago and Houghton in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, from C-1 and R-1 to P.S. and P., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 11, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #90-74, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission for further review and thereafter a new report and recommendation. LA 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. 14300 *Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast because I feeithat we have enough facts now to deny the R-1 Zoning to the Parking classification. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #257-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Divi- sion of Engineering, dated March 13, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed contract between the City of Livonia and the Michigan State Highway Commission relative to the proposed reconstruction and widening of Ann Arbor Road, from Plymouth Road west to Eckles Road, the Countil does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said agreement on behalf of the City of Livonia, further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $109,375 (12-1/2%) from the Motor. Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Roads) in order to provide the City's statutory share of the total cost of the said project estimated to be in the amount of $875,000.00; and the Mayor, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu- tion. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result law AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #258-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Divi- sion of Engineering, dated March 15, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of Mattioli Cement Company, 24745 Kinsel, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for the 1974 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program (Contract 74-B) in accordance with plans and specifica- tions as prepared by the Engineering Division attached to the aforesaid communication for the estimated total cost of $154,029.72 based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to the final payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; and the Council does hereby authorize an advance in an amount not to exceed $154,029.72 from the $9.8 Million Road Improvement Bond Issue which amount shall be reimbursed from special assessment payments as received; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as constructed, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 14301 L A roll call vote was taicen on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #259-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Divi- sion of Engineering, dat- d March 15, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning improve- ment of driveway approaches at the following locations: Parcel No, Address 24a116,117 14970 Arcola (side) 24a74 14721 Arcola (side) 24a125b,126a 14820 Arcola (side) 24a173,174,175 15005 Inkster (side) 34T2402 32442 Joy Road L35A3A2a 29470 W. Chicago 22a271b,272,273a1 14747 Melrose 22a248,249a 14808 Melrose 22a275b,276a 14795 Melrose 22a237b„238 14998 Melrose 22a231,232 15136 Melrose 22a293,294 15137 Melrose 22a294,295 15261 Melrose 22a318,319a 15196 Auburndale • 22a376b,377 15069 Auburndale (side) 22a340b,341 14784 Auburndale 22a354,355a 14713 Auburndale (side) L 22a400,401a 15232 Berwick 22a396, to 399 31641 Five Mile Road (side) 24a90 27465 Five Mile Road (Howell Side) 14302 Parcel No. Address 22a128,129 15172 Arden 22a200b,201 15069 Arden (side) 22a134,135 15040 Arden 22a197b, 198 15027 Arden 22a139,140 14984 Arden 22a145,146a 14844 Arden 22.a184,185a 14785 Arden 22a181, 182a 14749 Arden 22a157,158a 14680 Arden 22f551 14681 Arden (side) 22a160,161 14636 Arden 22a163,164a 14590 Arden 22a164b,165 14460 Arden 22a90 to 93 15111 Merriman 22a88-89 15097 Merriman 22a26,27,28,29 14671 Merriman 22f543 14676 Melrose (side) and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install Drive Approaches at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to the City's Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137; and further, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said driveway approaches on or before June 1, 1974 after which date the Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of the said driveway approaches. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. 14303 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 260-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division of Engineering, dated March 13, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed contract between the City of Livonia and the Michigan State Highway Commission relative to the proposed resurfacing and construction of turn lanes and median cross-overs along parts of Eight Mile Road within the corporate limits of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said agreement on behalf of the City of Livonia; further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $6,825 (12-1/2%) from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Roads) in order to provide the City's statutory share of the total cost of the said project estimated to be in the amount of $54,600.00; and the Mayor, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or inciden- tal to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #261-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated March 21, 1974, to which is attached a letter from Mr. Wm.Brashear, attorney, wherein a request is made on behalf of the Light Weight Aggregate Corporation for a six-month extension of a lease at a reduced rental in the amount of $500 per month, the Council does hereby table this matter to the next regular meeting to be conducted on April 24, 1974. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #262-74 RESOLVED, that ha-ring considered a communication from the Mayor, dated March 21, 1974, to which is attached a letter from Mr,Wm. Brashear, attorney, wherein a request is made on behalf of the Light Weight Aggregate Corporation for a six-month extension of a lease at a reduced rental in the amount of $500 per month, the Council does hereby request that the City Treasurer and the City Assessor submit their respective reports and recommendations on the status of taxes in connection with this item. By Councilman Bishop, seconded byCouncilman Bennett, it was #263-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 11, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and which is approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting its resolution #WS 1921 274, the Council does hereby author- ize the Mayor and the City Clerk to affix their signatures for and on 14304 behalf of the City of Livonia to a Contract with the Pitometer Associates, Engineers, wherein the said firm would provide engineering service for a water waste survey of the Water Distribution System for the sum of $13,500.00; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necesJary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #264-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Merriman-Six Civic Association, dated March 22, 1974, wherein a request is made for certain additional fencing and "walk-thru" gates on the easterly boundary line of the Rotary Community Park in Section 10, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #265-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 20, 1974 from Mr. Nick C. Hatjioannou, Proprietor, Redwood Lounge, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on March 19, 1974 by the City Planning Commission in its re3olution #3-64-74 with regard to Petition No. 74-3-8-11P submitted by Mr. Nick Hatjioannou, requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the existing Redwood Lounge located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Inkster Road and Harrison in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, the Council does hereby designate June 3, 1974 (Monday), at 8.00 P. M., as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things neces- sary in order to give proper notice in writing as well as by the publica- tion of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #266-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated March 26, 1974, which transmits a proposed contract between the City of Livonia and the County Ambulance Company, 19666 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, the term of which is from April 1, 1974 through March 31, 1975, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City 14305 Clerk to execute the said Contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the County Ambulance Company in the form submitted; and the City Clerk is hereby 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #267-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Attorney, dated March 21, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and which is approved by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for an adjustment in the budget of the Law Department so as to reflect a departmental promotion and thereby provide an additional classification of Assistant City Attorney III in lieu of the classification of Assistant City Attorney II, to be effective April 1, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to authorize and approve of the same, there being sufficient moneys in the Salaries and Wages Account of the Department of Law, in order to implement the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #268-74 RESOLVED, that having considered two communications from the Department of Law, each dated April 1, 1974, approved by the Supt. of Parks and Recreation and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the proposed acquisition of 50.52 acres of land located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, between Gill Road and Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to employ an expert Real Estate Appraiser for the purpose of determining the fair market value of the aforesaid land and for thii purpose does authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $600 from Federal Shared Revenue Funds; and the City Clerk and the 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 14306 #269-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 29, 1974 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution #1-2-74 with regard to Petition No. 73-12-1-38 submitted by the City Planning Commission, on its own motion, to rezone property located at the northeast corner of Seven Mile and Farmington Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, from C-2 to R-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 25, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #124-74, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 73-12-1-38 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map the Department of Law is requrested to p2pare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #270-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 29, 1974 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution #1-1-74 with regard to Petition No. 73-11-1-36 submitted by Thomas J. Brady for the Loyal Order of Moose requesting to rezone property located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road, west of Richfield, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, from R-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 25, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #124-74, the Council does hereby concur in the recom- mendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 73-11-1-36 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the City Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #271-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 21, 1974 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 12-300-73 with regard to Petition No. 73-11-1-35 submitted by the City Planning Commission, on its own motion, to rezone property located at the southeast corner of Five Mile and Farmington Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, from C-2 and P.S. to P.L., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 25, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #110-74, the Council does hereby concur in the recom- mendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 73-11-1-35 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby 14307 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. At 9:30 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #272-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated January 24, 1974 which transmits its resolution #1-18-74, adopted by the Commission on January 22, 1974, with regard to Petition No. 74-1-8-4 submitted by Hacker Sign Studio requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 submitted in connection with a proposal to replace the non-illuminated sign on the existing Jahn office irt building located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Five Mile Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, with an illuminated sign, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 25, 1974, pursuant to Council resolution #116-74, the Council does hereby determine, pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 18.47, of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-1-8-4 is hereby approved. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #273-74 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) as well as Article 3XIII 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 June 3, 1974 (Monday), at 8.00 p. m. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following item: 14308 Petition No. 73-12-1-37, as amended, submitted by Marvin Diamond for Health Saving Services requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road, between Middiebelt and Maplewood, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, from RUF, C-2 and P.S. to R-9-II, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #3.53-74 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 73-12-1-37, as amended, 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 location of the proposed change 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. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #274-74 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition No. 74-3-3-3 submitted by Mr. Harry Zerbo under date of March 26, 1974, received in the City Clerk's office on March 28, 1974, wherein a request is made for vacating a portion of an easement located at Plymouth and Stark Roads in Section 28, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accord- ance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 25, 1974, which transmits its resolution #3-62-74 wherein the Commission did amend the Master School and Park Plan so as to incorporate certain property therein, located north of Seven Mile Road, west of Farma.rg...on Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, (4.595 acres), the Council does hereby certify and acknowledge the receipt of same. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #275-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 25, 1974, which transmits its resolution #3-62-74 wherein the Commission did amend the Master School and Park Plan so as to incorporate certain property therein, located north of Seven Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, (4.595 acres), the Council does hereby deterihine to table this matter to the Study Session to be conducted on April 29, 1974. 14309 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, McCann, Bennett and Bishop. NAYS: Raymond, Brown and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #276-74 WHEREAS, on November 14, 1973, the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, sold $1,400,000.00 - 1973 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bonds; and WHEREAS, the notice of sale for said bonds stated that the paying agent for said bonds would be designated by the purchaser subject to the approval of the City; and WHEREAS, the purchaser has designated as paying agent for said bonds the City National Bank of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City Council of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, hereby approves the City National Bank of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, as paying agent for the $1,400,000.00 - 1973 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bonds, of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan. 2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #277-74 BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Municipality hereby designates CITY NATIONAL BANK OF DETROIT as Paying Agent and shall deposit cash, in advance of the due date, with CITY NATIONAL BANK OF DETROIT, TRUST DIVI- SION, in an amount sufficient to pay as the same mature and become payable the following obligations of said Municipality, to wit: a. Principal of all outstanding Bonds of said Municipality authorized and issued under authority of a Resolution dated the 14th day of November, 1973, and designated as $1,400,000.00 - 1973 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bonds. b. Interest coupons as the same become due on said bonds. 14310 v. The Paying Agent's ordinary service fee L which may be subject to change from time to time BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event the Municipality exercises any right of prepayment of said bonds and interest coupons, the Municipality shall give written notice to the Paying Agent at least thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for said call and prepayment and prior to such date of payment shall doposit with the Paying Agent sufficient money to pay all outstanding bonds and interest to the date of payment. Paying Agent shall have no duty to inquire as to the legal ownership of any bond or interest coupon presented for redemption. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. The communications from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and the Livonia Police Department, with respect to the request from Sav-On Drugs, Inc., L33458 West Seven Mile Road to add Edward Avadenka as new stockholder on 1973-1974 SDM License, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #278-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 5, 1974, and the report and recom- mendation of the Chief of Police dated March 28, 1974 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Andrew Curcuru, aka Andrea Curcuriu and partner Salvatore Curcuru for transfer of ownership of Class C 1973 License from Earl L. Smith at 35085 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, (Good Time Bar); 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: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #279-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan L Liquor Control Commission dated February 19, 1974, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated April 1, 1974 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Arnold"s, Inc. for transfer of ownership of 1973-1974 SDM License from Arnold Livonia Center, Inc. at 36642 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 14311 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #280-74 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution #76-74 at its regular meeting held on January 30, 1974 requiring the City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed alley paving improvement with a 20-foot wide deep strength asphalt pavement with valley swale where the same abuts Lots 149 through 215, and the S. 40' of Lot 372 and Lot 373, Coventry Gardens Subdivision, in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 16, City of Livonia, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for 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, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 1, 1974 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set June 3, 1974 (Monday) at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said code. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #281-74 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. May, 1974 Wednesday, May 8, 1974; and Wednesday, May 22, 1974. 14312 Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance which reflects the changes set forth in the report of the Legislative Committee: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A HISTORIC. PRESERVA- TION COMMISSION." The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #282-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated March 26, 1974, and submitted pursuant to Council resolution #165-74 in connection with a communication from the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated February 18, 1974, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to Ordinance No. 1103 at this time; and further, the Council determines to advise all affected City agencies that the legislative intent of the Council in enacting Ordinance No. 1103 was to apply the setback requirements set forth in Sections 10.08, 1109 and 30.08 as to corner lots that abut streets with 120' rights-of-way to corner lots which also abut express- ways, albeit the service drive portion of the same. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #283-74 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #284-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Divi- sion of Engineering, dated April 2, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a petition to alter and revise the recorded plat of Winfield Estates Subdivision, in Wayne Circuit Court Cause #73-233-930-CZ, and wherein the developer of the proposed Sheffield Subdivision, by way of consideration, would compensate the City in the amount of $2,000 for the 17 feet of right- of-way proposed to be vacated along the east side of Wayne Road from the 14313 original Winfield Estates Subdivision plat in order to implement the platting of the Sheffield Subdivision, the Council does hereby determine, based upon the recommendation of the Engineering Division, to authorize the Department of Law to enter an order of stipulation agreeing to the vacating of that portion of Winfield Estates Subdivision as petitioned for in the aforesaid Wayne Circuit Course Case No. 73-233-930-CZ, in the manner detailed in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #285-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Depart- ment of Law prepare and submit to Council an amendment to Section 5-901(1) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, for the purpose of renaming "Buckingham Park" in Section 24 to "John F. Dooley Park." By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was ##286-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the following low bids for the purchase of unmarked police vehicles as follows : Vehicles Bidder Price a. Two (2) Plymouth Satellite B.J. Ratigan $ 7,869.00 Sebring Plus RP-23 Chrysler-Plymouth,Inc. 30777 Plymouth Road Livonia, Michigan b. Two (2) Chevelle Malibu Tennyson Chevrolet,Inc. 7,427.12 32570 Plymouth Livonia, Michigan 48150 c. One (1) Buick Century Armstrong Buick-OpeL,Inc. 3,904.75 Colonnade 30500 Plymouth Road Livonia, Michigan 48150 d. Two (2) Matador Coon Brothers,Inc. 7,449.36 23951 Plymouth Road Detroit, Michigan 48239 e. One (1) Ford Gran Torino Jerry Bielfield Co. 3,883.51 8333 Michigan Avenue Detroit, Michigan 14314 Vehicles Bidder Price f. One (1) Pontiac Bruce Craig Pontiac,Inc. $3,900.75 Le Mans Colonnade 874 West Ann Arbor Rd. Plymouth, Michigan g. Two (2) Dodge Charger G.E. Miller Sales & Serv. 7853.54 127 Hutton Northville, Michigan further, the Council does hereby reject the bids received for the purchase of one (1) Dodge 3/4 Ton B-200 Custom Sportsman Maxi-Van, and authorizes the taking of new bids with respect to this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #287-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated March 27, 1974, with regard to the acquisition of certain property located at the Northeast corner ofWest Chicago and Middlebelt Roads, known as the 'Wilson Barn Property' , the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommenda- tion. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #288-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated April 1, 1974, to which is attached a Project Application for sub- mission to the Federal "Action" Program, which would establish a Volunteer Coordinator Program entitled "Community Action via Volunteer Energies", the Council does hereby determine to approve the same and for this purpose authorizes the expenditure of the sum of $1000. from the Unexpended Fund Balance Acccount, which sun would constitute the hard cash contribution for the City of Livonia in connection with this program. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 14315 #289-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City L Planning Commission dated April 9, 1974 which transmits its resolution #4-79-74, adopted by the Commission on April 2, 1974 with regard to Petition No. 74-3-8-12 submitted by Leonard G. Siegal Associates, Inc., requesting approval of sign design plan required by Section 18.47 submitted in connection with the erection of proposed sign on the existing Gingiss Formalwear building located within the shopping center on the northwest corner of Farmington Road and Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, 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. 74-•3--8-12 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: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, Bennett, Bishop and Nash. NAYS: McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, this 783rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:15 P. M., April 10, 1974. - I ADDISON W. $AC/11111ity C]erk.