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MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA 13334
On November 15, 1972, 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 8:31 P. M. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result. Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown,
Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann and Robert D.
Bennett. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor,
Virginia Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-
Fire, Robert Turner, Police Chief; John Nagy, City Planner, Robert Osborn, Director
of Public Works, Suzanne Taylor, Planning Commission, Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial
LCoordinator; Roderic Krzywicki, Youth Commission; Michael Reiser, Water and Sewer
Board; Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, Robert Biga, Personnel Analyst; Robert
Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney, James Miller, Personnel Director; Stanley Bien,
Chief Librarian, Theodor Krauss, Personnel Analyst.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#987-72 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 746th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on October 25, 1972, are hereby
approved.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#988-72 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 144th special meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on October 30, 1972, are hereby
L approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and
adopted:
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#989-72 WHEREAS, this City and the educational community in particular
have been shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely death of Jay
Formsma, and
WHEREAS, he had acquired a national reputation as an innovator in
the field of education; and.
WHEREAS, he earned the respect and loyalty of his professional
peers and, the admiration and devotion of his students during his nine year
tenure as principal of Stevenson High School; and.
WHEREAS, by virtue of his enlightened leadership and selfless
devotion to his profession he has been a powerful force for good in this
community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Council of
the City of Livonia deem it fitting at this time to record their sorrow
upon the passing of a beloved citizen and friend and to join with his
family and the community in sharing the loss sustained by the death of
Jay Formsma.
The Financial Statement from Office of the City Clerk (Water and Sewer
Fund) was received and filed, for the information of the Council.
The communication dated uctober 27, 1972 rrom the Department of Law, with
respect to Richter Construction Company vs City of Livonia, Circuit No 210,368 and
214,543, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated. November 2, 1972 from the Department of Law, with
respect to Republican Party, et al, vs City of Livonia, Civil Action No. 72 220470 CZ,
was received and filed for the information of the Council
Councilman Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-115 OF
CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 7 (BUILDING CODES)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
LAYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
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Councilman Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, (BUSINESS LICENSES) BY
ADDING CHAPTER 16 THERETO
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14
THERETO. (Garage Sales)
A roll call vote was takenon the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#990-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
Chief of the Fire Division dated October 11, 1972, approved by the Director
of Public Safety - Fire and the Budget Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of B J Ratigan
Chrysler-Plymouth, 30077 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, for supplying the
City with one four door sedan for the price of $2,930.00, less $200 00 trade-
in, for a net price of $2,730 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item, further, the Council does hereby appropriate from and
authorize the expenditure of the sum of $2,730.00 from the 1966 Fire Head-
quarters General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose, and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#991-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
Chief of the Fire Division dated October 11, 1972, approved by the Director
of Public Safety - Fire and the Budget Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of General Electric Co. ,
13365 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan, for supplying the City with three
portable radios for the total sum of $2,698 50 ($899 50 each), the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, further, the
Council does hereby appropriate from and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $2,698.50 from the 1966 Fire Headquarters General Obligation Bond
Issue for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES* Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#992-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated October 10, 1972, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $7,200.00 from the
Administrative Salaries Account 445.1-712 to the following accounts in the
following amounts
Additional
Acct. No. Title Required
934-811 Heating & Air Conditioning $ 650.00
934-777 Sanitary Supplies 500.00
934-776 Building Maint. Supplies 2,400.00
475-786 Sign Materials 2,500 00
475-766 Sign Tools & Supplies 650.00
464-766 Road Tools & Supplies 500.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash
NAYS. None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#993-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director dated October 10, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the
Civil Service Commission on October 3, 1972, wherein it is recommended that
effective December 1, 1972, salary rates for administrative classifications
be adjusted so as to provide a 64 adjustment for these classifications and
an additional cost of living adjustment to be added to the base salary rates
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in the same manner as that extended to other employees in the City service,
including employees represented by employee organizations and professional
and other employees not so represented, as shown on the attached schedule of
salary ranges for administrative classifications, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in and approve of the aforesaid action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and. Nash
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
4994-72 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Civil
Service Commission submit a report and recommendation concerning the salary
established for the position of Chief Building Inspector in view of the fact
that the same is inequitably low and not commensurate with functions and
duties currently required for this position.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#995-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated October 20, 1972 with regard to salary adjustments for the positions
of Director of Public Works and Director of Administrative Services, the
Council does hereby determine that effective December 1, 1972 said salaries
shall be adjusted by providing a 5.5% adjustment in total compensation so as
to provide the following per annum salary, payable monthly:
Director of Public Works $ 24,532.40
Director of Administrative Services S 13,841.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and. Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#996-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated October 26, 1972 with regard to a salary adjustment for the
position of Deputy City Clerk, the Council does hereby determine that
effective December 1, 1972 said salary shall be increased by providing a
5.5% adjustment in total compensation so as to provide a per annum salary
in the amount of $12,043.20, payable monthly.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#997-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated October 30, 1972 with regard to a salary adjustment for the
position of Deputy City Treasurer, the Council does hereby determine that
effective December 1, 1972 said salary shall be increased by providing a
5.5% adjustment in total compensation so as to provide a per annum salary
in the amount of $12,043.20, payable monthly.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#998-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 16,
1972 from the Assistant City Assessor, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. George R Klein, 16400 West Twelve Mile
Road, Suite 112, Southfield, Michigan 48076, and in accordance with pro-
visions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, the Council does
hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Parcel OlAlal, H1 - 01c93
to 102a into 3 parcels since the same would be in violation of the City's
Zoning Ordinance and law
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, McCann, and Brown.
NAYS. Milligan, Bennett, and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#999-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 14, 1972
from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No 6-170-
72 with regard to Petition No. 72-5-1-28 submitted by Donald C. Deremo,
Attorney, for George Khamis, requesting to rezone property located on the
northwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Fitzgerald in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 5, from RUF to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on October 9, 1972, pursuant to Council
resolution No. 739-72 and the said petition having been amended by a letter
dated October 26, 1972 from Mr. Donald C. Deremo revising the petitioner's
request from C-2 to C-1, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 72-5-1-28, as
amended, 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.
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AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash
NAYS None.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7
OF CHAPTER 4 (OPEN HOUSING
ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, 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 Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1000-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 10,
1972 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No
12-325-71 adopted by the Commission on December 7, 1971 with regard to
Petition No 71-10-2-32, submitted by Pro-Systems, Inc , requesting permis-
sion to extend operation of an existing car wash as a waiver use on property
zoned C-2 located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt
Road. and Parkville in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition No. 71-10-2-32 is hereby approved and granted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1001-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Tyler
Elementary School P T.A. dated September 25, 1972, to which is attached a
petition bearing the signatures of certain residents on Hubbard Road, with
regard to the condition of that portion of the roadway which provides
entrance to and exit from parking facilities at the Tyler Elementary School,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Mayor and the Capital Improve-
ment Committee for their report and recommendation concerning the possible
use of moneys received by the City through Federal Revenue Sharing for the
purpose of improving the said roadway
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1002-72 RESOLVFD, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Madison Civic Association dated October 16, 1972, wherein
it is suggested that consideration be given to the adoption of an ordinance
amendment which would restrict group use of City parks after 8 00 p. m.
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for the purpose of controlling the so-called "teenage park situation", the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1003-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Madison Civic Association dated October 16, 1972, wherein
a request is made for the installation of a traffic control signal device
to be located on Middlebelt Road at approximately its intersection with
Puritan and Merriman Road at its intersection with Rayburn, the Council
does hereby determine to refer the same to the City Engineer for his report
and recommendation
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1004-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director dated October 26, 1972, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of 20th Century Press, Inc ,
27266 Wick Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180, for supplying the City with all
printing material as stated in the bid attached to the aforesaid communica-
tion, with the exception of envelopes, and the Council does further accept
the bid of Service Envelope Company, 1301 Harper, Detroit, Michigan 48211,
for the printing of envelopes in the manner stated in the aforesaid attached
bid, the foregoing bids are hereby accepted on the basis that the same are
the lowest bids received meeting specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS• None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 8,
1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No
7-188-72 with regard to Petition No 72-6-1-33 submitted by Ellsworth K
Hanlon for Rouge Employees Credit Union for a change of zoning on property
located on the northwest corner of Plymouth Road and Globe in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 29, from M-1 to C-1, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on October 30, 1972, pursuant to
Council resolution No 822-72, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
72-6-1-33 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the
action taken by the Planning Commission
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1005-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 8,
1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No.
7-188-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-6-1-33 submitted by Ellsworth K
Hanlon for Rouge Employees Credit Union for a change of zoning on property
located at the northwest corner of Plymouth Road and Globe in the Southwest
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1/4 of Section 29, from M-1 to C-1, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on October 30, 1972, pursuant to
Council resolution No 822-72, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the next study meeting to be conducted on November 20, 1972
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1006-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 8,
1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No.
7-189-72 with regard to Petition No 72-6-1-34 submitted by Joseph St. Cyr
for Christ C Mugianis for a change of zoning on property located on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Levan and Yale in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 32, from RUF to P, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on October 30, 1972, pursuant to Council
resolution No. 822-72, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No 72-6-1-34 is hereby
approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the
necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon
receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
F roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash
NAYS None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1007-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 17,
1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No.
6-179-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-4-1-22 submitted by Joseph St Cyr
for Christ C Mugianis requesting to rezone property located on the south
side of Plymouth Road, between Levan and Yale, in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 32, from RUF to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on October 9, 1972, pursuant to Council
resolution No. 739-72, the Council does hereby determine to concur with the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition No
72-4-1-22 is hereby approved and granted, as amended, to the extent that the
north 335 feet only of Parcel 32K shall be rezoned to C-2, and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash L1331+3
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1008-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 28,
1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No
8-208-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-7-1-37 submitted by Harold Fischer
for Elsner and. Antonishek for a change of zoning on property located on the
north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Levan and. Wayne Roads in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on October 30, 1972, pursuant to
Council resolution No. 822-72, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1009-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 22,
1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No.
8-209-70 with regard to Petition No. 72-6-2-16 submitted by James Lyos,
Flag's Restaurant, requesting permission to construct and operate a res-
taurant as a waiver use on property zoned. C-2 located on the west side of
Merriman Road, north of Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on October 30, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 821-72, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition No. 72-6-2-16 is hereby denied, such action to be based upon
the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Brown and. Nash.
NAYS. Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1010-72 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed t.)
all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 115 more particularly
described in Council resolution No. 62-72, adopted on January 19, 1972, as
required by the provisions of the City Charter and. Title 2, Chapter 5 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly met anc1
reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll
prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting
is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of street
lighting being installed in Parkridge Subdivision in said. Special Assessment
District No. 115.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that said street lights shall be installed with ornamental poles
and underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special
Assessment District No 115 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon
benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll
No. 115 based on installation of ornamental poles and underground wiring is
hereby approved and confirmed in all respects 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
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby au-
thorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison
Company on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Brown and Nash
NAYS. Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#1011-72 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 116 more partic-
ularly described in Council resolution No 588-72, adopted on June 28, 1972,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly met
and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll
prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting
is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of street
lighting being installed in Linden Wood Subdivision in Special Assessment
District No. 116
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that said street lights shall be installed with ornamental poles
and underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special
Assessment District No 116 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon
benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll
No 116 based on installation of ornamental poles and underground wiring is
hereby approved and confirmed in all respects 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
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby au-
thorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison
Company on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Brown and Nash. 133L+5
NAYS Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1012-72 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 117 more partic-
ularly described in Council resolution No 255-72, adopted on March 15, 1972,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly met
and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll
prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting
is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of street
lighting being installed in Tiffany Park Subdivision No 6 in said Special
Assessment District No. 117
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that said street lights shall be installed with ornamental poles
and underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special
Assessment District No. 117 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon
benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll
No 117 based on installation of ornamental poles and underground wiring is
hereby approved and confirmed in all respects 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
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby au-
thorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison
Company on forms provided by them for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Brown and Nash
NAYS Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1013-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 1,
1972 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance a Grant of
Easement executed_on October 26, 1972 by Michael J Vorgitch and Pearl M
Vorgitch, his wife, granting an easement to the City for the purpose of
extending a public storm sewer, which easement is more particularly
described as
The East 12 feet of the south 65 feet of that part
of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 31, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
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as beginning at a point on the south line of Ann Arbor
Road, 113 feet wide, distant due west along the east
and west 1/4 section line, 606 76 feet and S 0° 41' ,
53 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 31 and
proceeding thence S. 0° 41' W 300 ft , thence due
west, 200 76 ft. , thence N 0° 41' E along the E
line of Knolson Ave , 60 ft. wide, 100 ft , thence due
east, 84 ft , thence N. 0° 41' E 200 ft , thence due
east along the south line of said Annlabnr Road, 116 76
feet to the point of beginning. (Part of Parcel 31T3alb)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1014-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 19,
1972 from the Department of Law, transmitting for Council acceptance a
Warranty Deed executed October 10, 1972, by Nate Rosenberg and Dorothy
Rosenberg, his wife, Sallen Lurie and Ethel Lurie, his wife, Morris J
Mendelson and Frieda Mendelson, his wife, Irving Slotnick and Virginia
Slotnick, his wife, and Jack Rosenberg and Charlotte Rosenberg, his wife,
to the City of Livonia, conveying land in the City of Livonia, described as
The S. 30' of the W. 1/2 of the W 1/2 of the E. 1/2 of
the N W 1/4 of Sec. 21, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 21L2)
and
That part of the N W. 1/4 of Section 21, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the E and W 1/4 line distant N
89° 20' 40" W , 656.58 feet from the center 1/4 corner of
Section 21 and proceeding thence N 89° 20' 4O" W. along
said 1/4 line, 328 32 ft. , thence N 0° 06' W , 30 feet,
thence N 85° 25' 44" E , 329 31 feet, thence S. 0° 05' E ,
60 feet to the point of beginning (Part of Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 21Llcla5 to Llcla9)
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
to accept the aforesaid instrument and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have said instrument recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby
requested to do all things necessary to have the appropriate portions of
the subject parcels removed from the tax rolls as being city-owned and tax
exempt
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1015-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated October 25, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the action taken in
Council resolution No 553-72 dated June 7, 1972, which approved and confirmed
Special Assessment Roll No. 110, paving of streets in Livonia Gardens Sub-
division, the Council does hereby determine to revise and amend Council
Resolution No. 553-72 so as to insert in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 the date of
December 1, 1973 in lieu of December 1, 1972 as previously set forth, and
the City Treasurer is hereby requested to do all things necessary or inciden-
tal to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1016-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated September 15, 1972, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated October 25, 1972, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Lawrence A
Michaelson for transfer of ownership of 1972 SDM licensed business located
at 31501 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, from Gaidzag Hartunian, 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, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash
NAYS None.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2
OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO.
(Re Petition No. 72-5-1-25)
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.
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Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance 13348
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Re Petition No. 72-5-1-26)
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 Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1
OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICT,F III
L OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Re Petition No. 72-1-1-2)
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 Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Re. Petition No. 70-4-1-14)
LThe 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.
LCouncilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Re. Petition No. 72-7-3-5)
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 Raymond, it was
#1017-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the report of the Waste Disposal.
Study Committee dated October 18, 1972, and submitted pursuant to Council
resolution No. 572-72, concerning a proposed year round Clean Up and Pick
Up Program for Livonia, the Council does hereby request the Department of
Public Works do all things necessary to take bids for the purpose of having
a year round Clean Up and Pick Up Program for large items.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and. Nash
NAYS. None
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1018-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated October 30, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached Invoice No.
26599 of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners in connection with the
installation of traffic signal relays at D. R C. Schoolcraft Road entrance,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the additional sum of S46.52
from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Roads) for the purpose of making
final payment on this item; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
L
Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it
#1019-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from Dale
Investment Co. , Inc., 15496 Telegraph Road, Detroit, Michigan dated
13350
October 25, 1972 and before determining to install street lights in Livonia
Industrial Park Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2, in the City of Livonia, the
cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is
hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be pre-
pared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation
as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and
what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number
of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should
be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1020-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 19,
1972 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No
9-242-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-5-3-3 submitted by William. D. Balmer
and C. Frank Phillips requesting the vacating of property located on the
east side of Westbrook Drive, south of Mallory Drive, in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 17, the Council does hereby determine to concur with the City
Planning Commission and deny Petition No. 72-5-3-3 for the same reasons as
those set forth in the aforesaid action of the City Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1021-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 27,
1972 from Allan B. Schmier, Schmier, Adelson & Fealk, Attorneys, which in
accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinances, takes an appeal from a determination made
on October 24, 1972 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution No.
10-277-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-5-2-13 submitted by Stanley E.
Hayes, Incorporated, to lease tractors, trucks and U-Haul trailers as a
waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the west side of Middlebelt
Road between Five Mile Road and Lyndon in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23,
the Council does hereby designate Monday, January 8, 1973 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 necessary
in order to give proper notice in writing as well as by the publication 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.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1022-72 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, January 8, 1973
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. 72-8-1-41 submitted, by Milton Lebonbom for
Samuel B Sherer for a change of zoning of property located
on the northeast corner of Middlebelt and West Chicago Roads
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, from R-1 to R-7 and C-1,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No.
9-237-72 recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
72-8-1-41 be approved,
2. Petition No. 72-6-1-35 submitted by Mt. Hope Congregational
Church for a change of zoning of property located on the north
side of Schoolcraft Road, east of Henry Ruff in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 23, from RUF to R-9, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution No. 9-241-72 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No 72-6-1-35 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 to cause to have
a statement indicating the location of the proposed changes of zoning as
set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing cause to have
notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and
adopted:
#1023-72 RESOLVED, that the Council takes this means to indicate that it
supports the efforts of the Livonia Jaycees in assisting Mother Waddles In
the collection of canned foods for needy families for the Thanksgiving
holiday and, in this regard designates the week of November 9 through 16,
1972 as "This Thanksgiving, Help Feed a City Week", and further, the
Council does hereby authorize the parking of a Kroger semi-van on the east
side of the City Hall for the period November 14-17, 1972 for the purpose
of allowing all participating citizens to bring canned foods to a central
location on these days.
13352
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1024-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 15,
1972 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No
11-294-72 adopted by the Commission on November 14, 1972 with regard to
Petition No. 72-10-2-31, submitted by Peter A. Basile, Jr. requesting
permission to construct and operate a shop with offices for cement
contracting as a waiver use on property zoned M-1, located on the east side
of Merriman Road between the railroad and Plymouth Road in Section 26, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition No 72-10-2-31 is hereby approved and granted, such
action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the afore-
said recommendation of the Planning Commission
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1025-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 23,
1972 from Dennis Novara, 16240 Telegraph Road, Detroit, Michigan, 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
October 17, 1972 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution No
10-262-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-9-8-32P submitted by Dennis Novara
requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 for construction
of an automatic car wash with gas pumps proposed to be located on the south
side of Grand River between Inkster and Rensellor in Section 1, the Council
does hereby designate Monday, January 8, 1973 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 necessary
in order to give proper notice in writing as well as by the publication 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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1026-72 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 December, 1972.
Wednesday, December 13, 1972
Wednesday, December 20, 1972
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1027 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 13353
#1028-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated October 11, 1972, and the report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police dated November 10, 1972, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Broadway Joe's, Incorporated, for a transfer of ownership of 1972 Class C
licensed business with dance-entertainment permit located at 31735 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 from the Livonia Penthouse, Incorporated,
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, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1029-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated October 16, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning a joint request from
the Detroit Edison Company and the Michigan Bell Telephone Company to con-
struct a line facility across the City's Refuse Disposal Site for the
purpose of providing electric and communication services within this area
of the City, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the City Clerk
to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the joint right-of-way agree-
ment attached to the aforesaid communication which purports to grant permis-
sion in the manner and form indicated, the same to be subject to approval
as to form by the Department of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS. None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1030-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated November 10, 1972, approved by the Budget Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on November 6, 1972, wherein it is
recommended that an adjustment be made in the salary range for the position
of seasonal clerk so as to provide the following pay rates
Seasons
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
$2.45T770 $2.75 $2 90* $3.05*
(Maximum pay rate now (*Recommend approval but defer
possible under current implementation until permissible
Wage Board guidelines) under Wage Board guidelines),
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
1335+
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash
NAYS None
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Milligan and seconded.
by Councilman Raymond
#1031-72 RESOLVED, that the contract, dated November 4, 1971 between the
County of Wayne, by its Board of County Road Commissioners, and the City of
Livonia with respect to the acquisition and construction of certain improve-
ments to the Wayne County Metropolitan Sewerage and Sewage Disposal System
(Livonia Section) and the issuance of $2,800,000 00 Wayne County
Metropolitan Sewerage and Sewage Disposal System Bonds (Livonia Section) ,
Series IV, is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed, and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute, seal and deliver
the same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia upon the expiration of
thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this resolution and
attached notice in the Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general circulation
within the said City of Livonia
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to
publish this resolution and the attached notice in the newspaper above
designated as soon as possible after the adoption hereof, said notice to
appear as a display advertisement at least one-quarter page in size.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1032-72 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that each of the
following matters be referred to the Traffic Commission and the Police
Department for their respective reports and recommendations
(1) Installation of a three-way stop sign at the inter-
section of Lyndon, Hix and the Expressway
(2) Installation of signs to be installed on Hix, north
of Schoolcraft, which shall read: "Slow, Children
Crossing. "
(3) Traffic conditions in the area of Castle Gardens
Subdivision.
(4) Opening and closing hours of the Park in Castle
Gardens at the corner of Hix and Lyndon.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, this 7L-7th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly
adjourned at 9 30 P. M. , November 15, 1972
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