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MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
Iftr OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 21, 1974, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice-President of the
Council at approximately 8:12 P. M.. Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Jerry H. Brown, Robert E. Bishop,
Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--
Robert F. Nash (Vacation).
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, G. E. Siemert, Director of Public Works; Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor; Robert Turner, Police Chief, John T. Dufour, Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation; Richard 0. Jones, Public Utilities Manager; H. Patrick
LO'Neill, Director of Civil Defense; Russell A. Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations
Division; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; John Nagy, City Planner; and Stanley Bien,
Chief Librarian.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#646-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 791st regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held August 7, 1974, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#647-74 RESOLVED, that the Financial Reports for the period ending July 31,
1974, as transmitted by the Director of Finance, approved for submission by
the Mayor, under date of August 19, 1974, for the General, Concession, Ice
Rink, Swimming Pool, Municipal Refuse Disposal System, Federal Revenue
Sharing, Water and Sewer Funds, are hereby referred to the next Regular
Meeting to be conducted on September 11, 1974.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
LNAYS: Ventura.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
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The communication dated August 14, 1974 from the Traffic Commission,
law submitted in response to Council resolution No. 478-74 (Parking on Joy Road) between
Inkster and Middlebelt), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to the
City's Concrete Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing Program, was removed and will be
considered at a meeting of the Committee of the Whole to be conducted on August 27,
1974, at 7:30 P. M.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#648-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Superintendent of Operations, dated July 18, 1974, approved by the
Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of
Miller Equipment Co. of Detroit, Inc., P. 0. Box 2036, 32910 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48151, for supplying the City with two (2) Tailgate Salt
Spreaders at a unit price of $837.00, and a total price of $1,674.00, 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: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#649-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 25, 1974, approved by
the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to bids received for playground equipment for Rotary Park, as set forth in
a list and tabulation contained in the aforesaid communication, the Council
does hereby determine to accept the bid of Herbert Jennings, Inc., P. 0.
Box 308, Litchfield, Michigan, for supplying the City with Playground
Equipment to be installed at Rotary Park for the total net price of
$5,953.86, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
specifications for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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iv #650-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Public Works, dated July 26, 1974, approved by the Finance Director,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the improvement
of a walkway from Angling Road to Botsford School in Section 1, as a joint
project with the Clarenceville Board of Education, and pursuant to the
proposal contained in said communication, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the Operations Division to complete the Walkway relocation
and to construct a gravel base with asphalt surface; and further, the
Council does hereby authorize a sum of $600.00 to be appropriated from
Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to cover the cost of materials in connection
with the aforesaid improvement.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#651-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
City Engineer, dated July 26, 1974, approved by the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to amend Council resolution No. 551-68 wherein the Council did
petition the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to initiate a program for the
L construction of Livonia Drain No. 1, Extension and Branches, for the loca-
tion, establishment and construction of certain drainage improvements to be
located entirely within the limits of the City of Livonia, so as to provide
for an additional branch (Branch No. 10), more particularly described as
follows :
Branch No. 10
Beginning at a point on Livonia Drain No. 1, said point being
more particularly described as being located West 320 feet
from a center line of Oxbow Avenue and proceeding thence due
South 670 feet.
and further, the proposed drainage improvement hereinbefore described being
necessary for the public health of the City of Livonia, the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized and requested to sign, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, a petition praying for the location, establishment and
construction of the aforesaid Branch No. 10, pursuant to Chapter 20
of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, which said petition,
when signed, shall be filed with the County Drain Commissioner of the
County of Wayne, Michigan, together with a certified copy of this resolu-
tion, and a certified true copy of Council Resolution No. 551-68, and
further, the Council does recommend that the Drain Commissioner's office
be requested to accelerate the construction of the aforesaid Branch from
surplus monies available in Livonia Drain No. 1 Construction Account.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#652-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 29, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from (Mrs. Douglas) Violet Walters, 1814 Tyler,
Berkley, Michigan 48072, that she be granted a Certificate of Ownership,
from the City of Livonia for six (6) grave sites comprising Lot 1, Range
4, of Livonia Center Cemetery, the Council does hereby determine to approve
the recommendation contained in said communication; and the Department of
Law is hereby requested to prepare the appropriate document of conveyance,
approved as to form, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute the aforesaid document of conveyance for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary to the full
performance of this resolution.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#653-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 24, 1974, approved by the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, which sets
forth recommendations with respect to standards and guideline for the use
of the City-owned Mobile Stage, the Council does hereby determine to refer
the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#654-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Plan-
ning Director, the Director of Fublic Works, the Acting City Engineer, and
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, and submitted pursuant to
Council resolution No. 452-74, which submits a progress report concerning
the status of certain Capital Improvement projects scheduled for completion
during 1974, the Council does hereby request that the Director of Public
Works request that the Wayne County Road Commission grant permission to
the City to beautify the triangular median site located at the Southeast
corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#655-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Plan-
ning Director, the Director of Public Works, the Acting City Engineer, and
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, and submitted pursuant to
Council resolution No. 452-74, which submits a progress report concerning
the status of certain Capital Improvement projects schedutedfor completion
during 1974, the Council does hereby request a report and recommendation
from the Engineering Division relative to Right-of-way easements on
Plymouth Road, between Inkster and Middlebelt.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#656-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michi-
gan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 29, 1974, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 29, 1974, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Corsi's
Incorporated (Roco Corsi, Stockholder) for transfer of ownership of stock
interest of the 1974 Class C Licensed corporation a£ 27910 W. Seven Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, from Mario Corsi to Rocco Corsi; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#657-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Newburgh
Heights/Greenwood Farms Civic Association, dated July 22, 1974, and signed
by Gerald F. Burke, 15329 Richfield, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting
permission to hold a "Bike Parade" on Saturday, September 14, 1974 from
1:30 p. m. to approximately 3:00 p. m., according to a route attached to
the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby determine to grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to the
approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#658-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
City Engineer, dated July 15, 1974, approved by the Director of Public
Works and the City Attorney, which bears the signature of the Assistant
City Assessor, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached a Grant of Easement and Warranty Deed rededicating vacated
streets and easements in new locations within the original Argyle Park
Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the Grant of Easement and the
Warranty Deed, subject, however, to the following conditions:
That the proprietor, prior to acceptance by the City of the
aforesaid Warranty Deed and Grant of Easement, deposit
with the City of Livonia financial assurances according to
the following schedule:
A. General Improvement Bond (All improvements with the
exception of Sidewalks)
Water Mains $ 27,270,00
Sanitary Sewers 35,780.00
Storm Sewers, including footing
Drain Storm Sewers 37,900.00
Paving 76,390.00
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Estimated Constr. Cost $177,340,00
Constr. Contingencies 17,760.00
TOTAL $195,510.00
($10,000.00 in Cash)
B. Sidewalk Improvements
Sidewalks $ 19,160.00
Constr. Contingencies 1,940.00
TOTAL $ 21,100.00
($6,330.00 in Cash)
C. Cash Payments to the City
Trees $ 1,340.00
Street Name Signs 225.00
Traffic Control Signs 75.00
Monuments & Markers (cash escrow) 710.00
Street Light Notification Sign 75.00
Plan Review, Field Inspection &
Administration (Engineering Fee,
5% before contingencies) . 9,825.00
and provided further, that prior to the acceptance of the aforesaid Deed
and Grant of Easement, distribution lines for telephone and electrical
service shall be placed underground, and ornamental street lights shall be
provided through the new street systems within the subdivision, provided
further, that upon satisfactory completion of all improvements ( with the
exception of sidewalks for which the above bond requirements are to be
posted), and acceptance thereof by the Engineering Division, the City
Clerk is hereby requested to record a Grant of Easement from Koppy-Densmore,
Inc. to the City of Livonia for public purposes and use upon that certain
piece of land situated in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State
of Michigan, described as follows:
North 6 ft. of Lot 110 and the south 6 ft. of Lot 111, "Argyle
Park Sub'n." (Liber 54 of Plats, Page 79, W.C.R.), City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, together with that part of
vacated Brookfield Ave. (30 ft. wd.) lying east of and adjacent
to the above described parcel. North 12 ft. of the south 16
ft. of Lot 99, "Argyle Park Sub'n." (Liber 54 of Plats, Page 79,
W.C.R. ) City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, together
with that part of vacated Brookfield Ave. (30 ft. wd.) lying
east of and adjacent to the above described parcel. North
12 ft. of the south 15 ft. of Lot 87, "Argyle Park Sub'n."
(Liber 54 of Plats, Page 79, W.C.R. ) City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, together with that part of vacated Brookfield
Ave. (30 ft. wd.) lying east of and adjacent to the above
described parcel. South 6 ft. of Lot 163, and North 6 ft. of
Lot 164, "Argyle Park Sub'n" (Liber 54 of Plats, Page 79,
W.C.R.), City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, together
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with that part of East 1/2 of vacated Mayfield Ave. (60 ft.wd. )
lying west of and adjacent to the above described parcel.
North 12 ft. of the south 15 ft. of Lot 187, "Argyle Park Sub'n"
(Liber 54 of Plats, Page 79, W.C.R.), City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, together with that part of East 1/2 of
vacated Mayfield Ave. (60 ft. wd.) lying west of and adjacent to
the above described parcel.
East 12 ft. of that part of vacated Brookfield Ave. (30 ft. wd)
which lies between the east extention of the south line of Lot 81
and the east extention of the north line of Lot 118 of "Argyle
Park Sub'n." (Liber 54 of Plats, Page 79, W.C.R.) City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
West 12 ft. of the East 1/2 of that part of vacated Mayfield Ave.
(60 ft. wd.) which lies between the west extention of the south
line of Lot 71 and the west extention of the .north line of Lot 156
of "Argyle Park Sub'n" (Liber 54, of Plats, Page 79, W.C.R.),
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
and a Warranty Deed from Eugene Litwak and Eleanor Litwak, his wife, and
Zena S. Blau, a single woman, which conveys to the City of Livonia the
following described property:
A parcel of land being the east 10.00 ft. of lot 74, the west
10.00 ft. of lot 77, all of lots 75 and 76, the west 30.00 ft. of
lots 82 to 118, both inclusive, the east 30.00 ft. of lots 156
to 192, both inclusive, part of the 20 ft. vacated alley north of
and adjoining said lots 74, 75, 76 and 77, part of vacated
Pickford (Edwards) Ave., and part of vacated Mayfield (McLean)
Ave. of "Argyle Park", being a Sub'n of part of the NW 1/4 of
Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township (Now City of
Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof
as recorded in Liber 54 of Plats, on Page 79, W.C.R., more
particularly described as.
Beginning at a point on the south line of Clarita Ave. said point
being the N.W. corner of said lot 118, also being the N.E.
corner of said Lot 156; thence east along the south line of
Clarita Ave. 30.00 ft. to a point; thence south parallel to the
west line of said lots 82 to 118, 1700.08 ft. to a point on the
north line of Curtis Ave., said point being 10.00 ft. east of the
S.W. corner of said Lot 77; thence west along the north line of
Curtis Ave., 60.00 ft. to a point, said point being 10.00 ft.west
of the S.E. corner of said Lot 74; thence North parallel to the
west line of said Lots 82 to 118, 819.70 ft. to a point in the
north line of said lot 176, thence west along the north line of
said lot 176 and said lot line extended west, 121.00 ft. to a
point in the centerline of vacated Mayfield (McLean) Ave.,
60 ft. wd.; thence north, along said centerline, 60.00 ft. to a
point; thence east, along the south line of Lot 175 and said lot
line extended west, 121.00 ft. to a point, said point being 30.00
ft. west of the S.L. corner of said lot 175; thence north parallel
to the west line of Lots 82 to 118, 820.00 ft. to a point on the
south line of Clarita Ave. (north line of said Lot 156), thence
east along the south line of Clarita Ave., 30.00 ft. to the point
of beginning.
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L provided further, however, that the City Clerk is authorized to record
the aforementioned instruments at the Wayne County Register of Deeds
office upon proper posting of the aforementioned bonds and cash payments
with the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted.
#659-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Sacred Heart
Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, dated August 1, 1974, and signed by the Rev. Don G.
Freude, requesting permission to hold its annual Harvest Fair Festival on
the parish grounds on Friday, September 6, 1974 from 6:00 p. m. to 10:00
p.m., on Saturday, September 7, 1974 from 1:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m., and
on Sunday, September 8, 1974 from 1:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m., the Council
does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, and further, the
Council does hereby determine to waive any inspection fees which might
otherwise be required in connection with this event.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#660-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Walter E. Parr,
9172 Henry Ruff, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated August 3, 1974, in which
a request is made for an additional stop sign at Dover Avenue and Henry
Ruff, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the
Traffic Commission and the Police Department for their respective reports
and recommendations.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#661-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 31, 1974, approved by the Chief of Police and the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect
to a proposed amendment to Section 4-121(a) (Alarm System Licenses), the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#662-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director.
Secretary of the Livonia Housing Commission dated July 31, 1974, and
L approved for submission by the Mayor, and a letter from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, received by the City Clerk's office on
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July 26, 1974, attached thereto, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of additional operating subsidies in the amount of $7,314.00 for
the Livonia Housing Commission budget for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 1974, such funds to be allocated as follows:
$3,170 allocated to 1974 operations, and
$4,144 to be added to operating reserve balance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#663-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated July 1, 1974,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to Auto Maintenance Account of the
Division of Police, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
transfer of the sum of $20,000 to Account Number 309-863 from the follow-
ing Accounts in the following amounts:
$10,942 from Account No. 304.1-969.4, and
$ 9,058.00 from Account No. 267-993.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#664-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Acting City Engineer, dated July 15, 1974, approved by the
Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to sidewalk installation on Hubbard Road, from Five Mile to Six
Mile Road in Section 15, 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 Ventura, it was
#665-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize the Department
of Law to retain an expert real estate appraiser for the purpose of
ascertaining the fair market value of proposed right-of-way, in connection
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with the Bureau of Taxation Parcel 15E (on Hubbard Road), which measures
L 264 feet in length by 10 feet in width; and for this purpose the Council
authorizes an expenditure of not to exceed 3200.00 from the Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund (Major Roads); and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#666-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Acting Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated August 8,
1g74, bearing the signature of the Finance Director, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and a communication from the Public Utility
Manager, dated July 30, 1974, attached thereto, with respect to a water
shortage in Section 31 and the elimination of dirty water on Seven Mile
Road from Newburgh to Blue Skies, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize a Change Order in the amount of $42,250 in the Cleaning and
Lining Contract with Ameron Pipe Lining Division, Eastern Region, 360
Carnegie Avenue, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, Contract No. 74F, hereto-
fore approved in Council resolution No. 601-74 for additional work to be
L. performed as follows:
a) Cleaning and lining of 2600 feet of 12" main on Joy Road from
Newburgh to Hix, at an approximate cost of $26,450.00
itemized as follows :
300' of 4" by-pass @ $2.50/ft. $ 750.00
Clean & Line 2600' - 12" pipe @ S7.46/ft. 19,500.00
Access Holes - 6 @ $700 each 4,200.00
Dewatering & Well-Pointing 2,000.00
Total $---767-5577
b) Cleaning and lining of 1600 feet of 12" main on Seven Mile
Road from Newburgh to Blue Skies, at an approximate cost of
$15,800.00 itemized as follows :
1600' @ 7.46/ft. $ 12,000.00
4 Access Holes @ $700 each 2,800.00
By-pass Piping 1,000,00
Total $ 15,800.00
and further, the Council does hereby authorize an increase in the Water
Department Capital Outlay Budget in the sum of $45,000.00 from current
year earnings for the purpose of accomplishing the aforementioned work.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
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LBy Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#667-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated August 6, 1974, which submits three (3) proposed
ordinances required in order to implement sewer use regulations adopted
by the Wayne County Department of Public Works in November 1973, and
which are submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 419-74, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for its considera-
tion at a meeting to be conducted on September 9, 1974 at 7:00 P. M.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-250
OF CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE
8 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SUBSECTION (k)
THERETO.
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 Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-120
OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1 (RULES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL) 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 VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
- (Petition 74-5-3-5)
LThe 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 Bennett, it was
#668-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 2,
1974 from the Department of Law transmitting a Grant of Easement executed
on December 18, 1973 by the R. J. Hickson Company, a Michigan Partnership
by Robert J. Hickson, Partner, granting to the City:
A twelve (12) foot storm sewer easement being part
of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and whose
centerline is described as beginning at a point distant
S. 00° 43' 15" W. 1305.31 feet and N. 89° 15' 06" W.
505.00 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of said Section 28;
thence N. 00° 43' 15" E. 560.00 feet 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 Dill performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#669-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 7, 1974,
from Mrs. Dorothy Karaschin, 14372 Houghton Street, Livonia, Michigan
48154, requesting permission to block off Houghton Street for a distance
of one block between Lyndon and Mason Streets on Saturday, September 7,
1974 from 5:00 p. m. to 11:00 p. m. for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested,
the action taken herein being subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#670-74 WHEREAS, under Section 131C of Act 2C6, Public Acts of 1893, as
amended, the owners are permitted to further redeem properties of which
the state becomes the owner on May 7, 1974.
WHEREAS, the municipalities in which the properties arc located
must approve the application of the owner to pay the 1973 and prior year's
taxes, and,
WHEREAS, the convenience of the tax-paying public demands that
the information be obtained and arrangements to pay said taxes be
accomplished in one office,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1) That Louis H. Funk, Wayne County Treasurer, is, by this
resolution, authorized to act as representative and agent of
the City of Livonia for the purpose of approving the applica-
tion of the property owners to pay the 1973 and prior years`
taxes and accept the necessary monies, the same to be
forwarded to Lansing, Michigan by him.
2) That the County Treasurer is hereby authorized by the City
of Livonia to request of the Department of Natural Resources,
Lands Division, the withholding of properties from the
auction sale until November 4, 1974, provided that sufficient
monies are deposited with County Treasurer to effect
redemption.
3) That the County Treasurer is to periodically report to the
City of Livonia the properties withheld by him and redeemed.
4) That a copy of this resolution be mailed to the Department of
Natural Resources, Lands Division, Lansing, Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: Bennett.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#671-74 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 (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) as well as Article XXIII of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take place
before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, October 7, 1974,
at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
1. Petition No. 74-6-6-2, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion, to determine whether or
not to amend Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, so
as to revise the offstreet parking requirements for housing
for the elderly, the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution No. 7-139-74 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 74-6-6-2 be approved
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2. Petition No. 74-6-1-14, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning
of property located north of Seven Mile Road between
Purlingbrook and Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 2, from R-1 to P, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution No. 7-138-74 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 74-6-1-14 be approved;
3. Petition No. 74-6-1-13, submitted by Roy I. Albert,
Architect for Margaret Megaw, for a change of zoning of
property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between
Middlebelt Road and Melvin Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 11, from R-5 to C-2, and pursuant to a letter dated
July 17, 1974, from Margaret Megaw amending the petition
so as to request a C-1 zoning classification, the City Plan-
ning Commission having in its resolution No. 7-151-74
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 74-6-1-13
be approved, as amended, to C-1;
4. Petition No. 74-4-1-9, submitted by Bell Creek Development
Company, for a change of zoning of property located south
of Five Mile Road between Santa Anita and Cavell in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, from RUF to R-7 and C-1, the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution No.
7-149-74 recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
74-4-1-9 be approved only to the extent that the portion of
property legally described as follows be rezoned from RUF to
R-7:
That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 24, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as: Beginning at a point on the N. line of
said Section 24, said point being distant S. 89° 49' W.,
826 feet; thence S. 0°24'15" E., 660 feet, thence S. 89°
49' W., 495 feet; thence N. 0°24'15" W., 390 feet; thence
N. 89° 49' E., 247.50 feet; thence N. 0° 24' 15" W.,
270 feet; thence N. 89° 49' E., 247.50 feet to the point
of beginning; and
that the request for a change of zoning on the balance of
property covered by Petition 74-4-1-9 from the RUF to the C-1
zoning classification be denied;
farther, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
and
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning
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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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#672-74 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 141 for a 31-foot
wide deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters
(Alternate II), or equivalent, in B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision
in Section 23, City of Livonia Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the
provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held
thereon on Monday, July 22, 1974 at 8:00 p. m. at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and
reviewed the special assessments levied on the Special Assessment Roll as
prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of
street improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment District No.
141; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) the City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll, dated May 7, 1974,
in the amount of $52,478.71, are fair and equitable and
based upon benefits to be derived by construction of
improvements proposed in said district, in accordance
with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the
City Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 141 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at a rate not to
exceed six percent (6%) per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from sixty (60) days after December 1,
1975. In such cases where the installments will be less
than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall
be reduced so that each installment shall be above and as
near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first installment
shall be due and payable December 1, 1975 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
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(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall
endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll,
and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish
notice as is required by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment statements
to the respective property owners assessed in the manner and
substance as provided by said Section 2-519. Any property
owner may, within sixty days (60) from December 1, 1975 pay
the whole or any part of the assessment without interest or
penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1975 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days
after December 1, 1975 and thereafter one (1) installment
shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with (1)
one year's interest upon all unpaid installments, provided,
however, that when any annual installment shall have been
prepaid in the manner provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within
the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 2-520, or
after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided
by Section 2-523 then there shall be spread upon the tax
roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid install-
ments,
(6) The City Council having determinedto pay 38 percent (38%)
of the said improvement within the said district, which is
estimated to be in the amount of $19,941.91, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
Limp of $19,941.91 from the $9.8 Million Street and Road
General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: Raymond.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#673-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Civil Defense, dated April 4, 1974, approved by the Finance
Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to an
increase in the hourly salary rates for auxiliary policemen, the Council
does hereby determine to approve an increase in salary rates, effective
October 1, 1974, according to the following schedule:
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Patrolman $2.50 per hour
Corporal 2.55 " It 2.60 "
Lieutenant 2.65 " "
Captain 2.70 "
Inspector 2.75 "
Senior Inspector 2.80 "
Deputy Chief 2.85 " "
Chief 2.90 " If
Deputy Director 3.00 " "
Assistant Deputy Director 3.00 "
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#674-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Civil Defense, dated April 4, 1974, approved by the Finance
Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to an
additional appropriation to purchase new auxiliary police uniforms, the
Council does hereby determine to approve an additional appropriation of
$2,500.00 for the purpose of purchasing replacements for auxiliary police
unifoxmsi which shall include shirts, hats and arm patches, such amount to
be transferred from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to Account No.
429-768.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: *Bishop.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I did not have the opportunity to attend the Committee of the Whole meeting
when this item was discussed and I still very strongly feel that the entire concept
of distinction between the Auxiliary Police and the Livonia Police Department uniforms
has yet to be resolved.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#675-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Civil Defense, dated April 4, 1974, approved by the Finance
Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a
request for trade-in police cars to be utilized by the Office of Civil
Defense for Auxiliary Police assignments, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to deny such request, and in lieu thereof, the Council does hereby
authorize the Director of Civil Defense, together with the Finance Director,
to do all things necessary to prepare specifications and obtain bids for
a Van-type emergency vehicle to be equipped with flasher, radio, spot
light and appropriate insignia for use by the Office of Civil Defense for
Auziliary Police assignments, in accordance with the provisions set forth
in the Finance Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1111, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#676-74 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.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-2306,
2-2307, 2-2308, 2-2309, 2-2310 & 2-2311
OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 23 (ARTS ORDINANCE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#677-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Department of Law dated July 25, 1974, which submits a proposed amendment
to the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Arts Ordinance), which provides for the
creation of a special art trust fund and the authorization to make
expenditures therefrom, and which ordinance received its first reading on
August 21, 1974 by Councilman Ventura, the Council does hereby determine
to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
*Councilman McCann was excused at 9:39 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#678-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 26, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 496-74, and which
transmits a proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Livonia
Public Schools School District for certain computer services to be
rendered by the District, for a term commencing as of July 1, 1974 through
June 30, 1977, the Council does hereby request and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the said agreement for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia; further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $31,319.55 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds
previously set aside for this purpose, for the period July 1, 1974 to
November 30, 1974, in Council Resolution No. 435-74, adopted on June 5,
1974, with respect to the charges and payments to be made by the City of
Livonia in accordance with the price schedule attached to the foregoing
Agreement; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Brown.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann returned at 9:40 p. m.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#679-74 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 142 for the
alley improvement with 7 1/2" asphalt, or equivalent, in Westmore Subdivi-
sion, in Section 3 in the City of Livonia, ?Mayne County, Michigan, as
required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter
having been held thereon on Monday, July 22, 1974 at 8:00 p. m. at the City
Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having
duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assess-
ment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion
of the cost of alley pavement improvements to be constructed in Special
Assessment District No. 142; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated May 8, 1974,
and as thereafter revised by a communication dated July 24,
1974, so as to indicate 0 assessment against Lots 88 through
91, inclusive, in the amount of $6,866.29, are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construction
of improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with
the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council;
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(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 142 (as revised) is hereby
approved and confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into five (5) equal
annual installments with interest at a rate not to exceed six
percent (6%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assess-
ment from sixty (60) days after December 1, 1975. In such
cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars
($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced so that
each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars
($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and
payable December 1, 1975 and subsequent installments on
December 1st of succeeding years;
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the
City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required
by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective property
owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided by
said Section 2-519. Any property owner assessed may, within
sixty days (60) from December 1, 1975 pay the whole or any
part of the assessment without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1975 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon
all unpaid instalments from sixty (60) days after December 1,
1975 and thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread upon
each annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest
upon all unpaid installments, provided, however, that when
any annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner
provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as
provided by Section 2-520, or after the expiration of the
sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 2-523 then there
shall be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the
interest for all unpaid installments;
(6) The City Council having determined to pay fifteen percent (15%)
of the cost of the said improvement within the said district,
in the amount of $1,212.06, and the same is hereby authorized
to be expended from the $9.8 Million Street and Road General
Obligation Bond Issue to cover the City's cost of the said
installation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Brown.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 792nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:40 P. M., August 21, 1974.
ADDISON W. \v. • it Clerk