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MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 7, 1971, 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 8:18 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;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, William J. Strasser,
City Engineer; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; John T. Dufour, Superin-
tendent of Parks and Recreation, Carl Deme.k, Superintendent of Operations Division;
LRonald Mardiros, City Assessor; Robert Turner, Police Chief; John Nagy, City Plan-
ner; Dan Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; James Miller, Personnel Director; Stanley
Bien, Chief Librarian; Gene P. Ehrstin, Director of Public Safety-Police; Jack Dodge,
Budget Director, Dan Andrew, Planning Commission; and Michael Reiser of the Water
and Sewer Board.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#253-71 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 706th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on March 24, 1971, are hereby
approved.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#254-71 WHEREAS, the Nation's Cities are in dire need of additional
revenues to help provide means to fight crime, build water, road, sewer
facilities, as well as other improvements and to adjust assessment
procedures to give tax relief to elderly residents or to those living on
fixed incomes; and
WHEREAS, Residents of these Cities are already overburdened by
the levy of taxes and assessments of various forms and kinds; and
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WHEREAS, it would appear that the most equitable, as well as
realistic and practical solution to this problem is a Federal Revenue
Sharing Program such as that which has been proposed by President Nixon;
and
WHEREAS, The Revenue Sharing Bill proposed by the President
should not be allowed to become a partisal issue and support for the same
should transcend political party lines; and
WHEREAS, this Council feels that priority should be established
by each City on the basis of its own needs and that funds should be
returned to the Cities from the Federal Government on a "no strings" basis;
and
WHEREAS, the time to enact such legislation is now and not later;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Livonia joins with Mayor Edward H. McNamara in taking this means to
indicate its endorsement for the Federal Revenue Sharing legislation pro-
posed by President Nixon and does further respectfully request that
Senators Philip Hart and Robert Griffin and Congressman Jack McDonald
support the enactment of this legislation which is so vital in providing
the means for Cities to help solve their ever-mounting problems.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend the foregoing
resolution so as to have the same read as follows:
WHEREAS, the Nation's Cities are in dire need of additional
revenues to help provide means to fight crime, build water, road, sewer
facilities, as well as other improvements and to adjust assessment
procedures to give tax relief to elderly residents or to those living on
fixed incomes; and
WHEREAS, Residents of these Cities are already overburdened by
the levy of taxes and assessments of various forms and kinds; and
WHEREAS, it would appear that the most equitable, as well as
realistic and practical solution to this problem is a Federal Revenue
Sharing Program, and
WHEREAS, The Revenue Sharing Bill should not be allowed to become
a partisan issue and support for the same should transcend political party
lines; and
WHEREAS, this Council feels that priority should be established
by each City on the basis of its own needs and that funds should be
returned to the Cities from the Federal Government on a "no strings"
basis; and
WHEREAS, the time to enact such legislation is now and not later;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Livonia joins with Mayor Edward H. McNamara in taking this means to
indicate its endorsement for Federal Revenue Sharing legislation, and does
further respectfully request that Senators Philip Hart and Robert Griffin
and Congressman Jack McDonald support the enactment of this legislation
which is so vital in providing the means for Cities to help solve their
ever-mounting problems.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to amend, with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann and Nash.
NAYS : Ventura, Milligan, Bennett and Brown.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#255-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Hauser-
Fonville Associates, Inc., dated April 6, 1971, with regard to the purchase
of the University Park Apartment site located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section
7, City of Livonia, from Frank J. Volk, the improvement bonds for which
were previously established in Council resolution No. 971-69, adopted on
September 3, 1969, the Council does hereby authorize the City Clerk to
accept from the said Hauser-Fonville Associates, Inc. , as the successor
developer for the said Apartment Site, the Financial Assurances required
to be deposited in Council Resolution No. 971-69, and to release to the
predecessor developer all prior financial assurances deposited with respect
to this matter, as well as do all other 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director, dated April 7, 1971, and approved for submission by the Mayor
with regard to the renovation of the sanctuary of the Senior Citizens and
Activities Building located at 15218 Farmington Road, for use for offices
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lir by the Bureau of Inspection, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of $6,300.00 in materials in the manner outlined in the aforesaid communi-
cation so that the work necessary for this renovation project can be
performed by employees of the Department of Public Works; further, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum not to exceed
$6,300.00 from the Unexpended Balance Account to Account No. 513-970 for
this purpose.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#256-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director, dated April 7, 1971, and approved for submission by the Mayor
with regard to the renovation of the sanctuary of the Senior Citizens and
Activities Building located at 15218 Farmington Road for use for offices
by the Bureau of Inspection, the Council does hereby table this matter to
the study session to be conducted on April 26, 1971.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Brown.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication dated March 19, 1971 from the Department of Law, with
regard to the so-called copper piping anti-trust suits (CR-1273-68), was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated March 1, 1971, relative
to a complaint received from the Livonia Office Pavilion on their assessment for the
1968 taxable year (CR-324-70), was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
The communication from the Traffic Commission dated March 1, 1971 with
respect to the progressive signal light installation throughout the length of M-14,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated March 1, 1971 from the Traffic Commission relative
to the Traffic Signal Light at Eight Mile Road and Brentwood, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
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The communication dated March 1, 1971 from the Traffic Commission, with
respect to a request for a traffic signal at Middlebelt and Norfolk (CR-1148-70),
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#257-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation
dated February 19, 1971 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the Unit Price bid of Thomas-McGully Company, 5905 Belleville
Road, Belleville, Michigan, for the paving and improvement of Harry Ruff
Road from Five Mile to Rayburn with 27-foot wide deep strength asphalt
with concrete curb and gutter in accordance with the aforesaid communica-
tion of the City Engineer for the estimated total cost of $38,650.84 based
on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and sub-
ject to the Final Payment based on the actual units of work as constructed
in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein; said estimate cost and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work, and
the Council does hereby authorize an advance of an amount not to exceed
$38,650.84 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Road Improvement Bond Issue for this
purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
all minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all 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.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#258-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, the Director of Public Safety-Police and the office of the
Budget Director dated February 26, 1971 and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motorola Communications
& Electronics, Inc., 25901 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, for
supplying the Division of Police with a Base Station Radio Transmitter for
the price of $2,495.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid meeting
specifications for this item.
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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#259-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Fire Division, dated March 3, 1971, approved by the Director of
Public Safety-Fire and the office of the Budget Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to reject the
bids received with respect to the purchase of 4 Portable Radios for the
Fire Division and requests that new bids be taken with respect to this
item together with the purchase of 14 Prep Radios for the Police Division.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated February 26,
1971, approved by the office of the Budget Director and approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the low bid of
Stoelting Company, 424 North Roman Avenue, Chicago, Illinois for supplying
the Police Division with a Polygraph and Accessories for the price of
$2,072.50, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this
item.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated February 26,
1971, approved by the office of the Budget Director and approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, with respect to acceptance of bid for supplying
the Police Division with a Polygraph and Accessories, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann, Brown and Nash.
NOTE: Although the foregoing resolution was adopted at this time, it was
reconsidered later in the meeting, and the Council subsequently accepted
the low bid.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#260-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Police Division and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated
February 22, 1971, approved by the office of the Budget Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor wherein it is recommended that the
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General Electric Company, 13365 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan, bid
be accepted for supplying the Police Division with 14 Prep Radios (10-
Patrol Bureau and 4-Intelligence Bureau), the Council does hereby determine
to deny the said request and reject all bids, and requests that new bids
be taken for this item on the basis of new specifications which provide,
as an alternate, for a full year warranty.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#261-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
& Sewer Board dated February 24, 1971, approved by the office of the
Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor which transmits
its resolution No. WS 1430 2/71, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Broquet Ford Tractor & Equipment, 26770 Grand River, Detroit, Michigan,
for supplying the Water & Sewer Board with one (1) New Ford Model 45011F
Tractor with Model 740 Loader and Model 755 Backhoe at a unit price of
$11,572.28, less trade-in allowance of $1,577.28 on a 1961 Hy-Hoe Backhoe,
Model 380, Serial Number 966GA6630, mounted on Commercial Cargo Carrier
Cab and Chassis with additional 12 foot long stick and 54" Ditching Bucket
(DPS Veh. #463) for a net total price of $9,995.00, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received meeting specifications with respect to
this item.
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
#262-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer dated February 10, 1971, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor
with respect to final assessment costs in connection with the Farmington
Road Sidewalk Project (SAD No. 68 and No. 84), the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
for its report and recommendation.
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
#263-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated August 3, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor which submits a proposed special
assessment district for the construction of sidewalks on Five Mile Road
from Levan to Eckles Roads (I-96), the Council does hereby determine to
refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report
and recommendation.
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LirA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: McCann and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#264-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works dated March 4, 1971, approved for submission by
the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that an incinerator be constructed
for the disposal of deceased animals at the City's Dog Pound, the Council
does hereby authorize the preparation of specifications and thereafter
the taking of bids for submission to Council in accordance with the Ciaty's
Code of Ordinances; further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of a sum not to exceed $15,000.00 from the Refuse Fund Unexpended Balance
Account to Account No. 571-525-970 for this purpose.
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
#265-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated February 8, 1971 .and approved by the office of the
Budget Director, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on February 2, 1971, in connection with the Blue-Cross - Blue-
Shield rate adjustments effective March 10, 1971 (Groups 63055 and 63052),
the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $19,940.00 from the Unexpended
Balance Account to the Hospitalization Control Account No. 9270 for
distribution to tht various Departments.
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 3rown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#266-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated February 26, 1971, which submits a proposed budget for the City
Safety Committee, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance
and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Raymond, Milligan, Ventura, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Ibr By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#267-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated February 15, 1971, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law and the Engineering Division to do all things necessary
to purchase 27 feet of additional right-of-way from the owner (s) of Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 29K1a9 for the ultimate development of Newburgh Road
right-of-way for a purchase price in the amount of $2,500.00; further, the
Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $45.00 for the
purchase of a title insurance policy in connection with this acquisition as
well as the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $36.33 for the proration of
current property taxes; and the Council does authorize the expenditure of
the aforesaid sums from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road General
Obligation Bond Issue; 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: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura,
L The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#268-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated February 19, 1971, and approved for submission by the Mayor
in connection with certain open space designated as Park Site "A" located
in the Country Homes Estate Subdivision No. 3, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for its report
and recommendation.
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.
*At 9:25 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present at the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
Ladctted, it was
#269-7: RESOLVED, that having considered the matter of the proposed special
assessment street paving project on Denne and Hubbell Avenues from Plymouth
Road to Dalhay Avenue, and a public hearing having been conducted with
respect to this matter on March 15, 1971, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
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IL0By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#270-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the matter of the proposed
special assessment street paving project on Denne and Hubbell Avenues
from Plymouth Road to Dalhay Avenue, and a public hearing having been
conducted with respect to this matter on March 15, 1971, the Council does
hereby request that the Engineering Division submit no further proposed
Special Assessment Districts for residential road improvements until such
time as the Council has established an overall road policy or this resolu-
tion is amended or the Council specifically requests such a Special
Assessment District.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#271-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated March 15, 1971, with regard to payment of certain 1969 and
1970 taxes due and owing on certain City-owned property described as
follows :
(a) Item 20F1a2 - Right-of-way Sears Avenue
(b) Item 29C1blb2, G4a2, G5a2 - Nardoni Property
(c) Item 22c369b - 466
(d) Civic Center Property,
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $5,564.34
from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue
for the payment of 1970 taxes as well as the Brookfield Avenue Paving
Special Assessment District (Part #4 and Balance) : further, the Council
does authorize the transfer of $4,259.44 from the Unexpended Balance
Account to Account No. 101-263 for the 1969 taxes, plus interest, with
respect to the Civic Center Property; 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#272-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
the action taken earlier in this meeting which referred the bids on
Polygraph equipment for the Police Division to the Finance Committee.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#273-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated February 26,
1971, approved by the office of the Budget Director and approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the low bid of
Stoelting Company, 424 North Roman Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, for supply-
ing the Police Division with a Polygraph and Accessories for the price of
$2,072.50, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this
item.
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
#274-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 3, 1971 from the City Engineer, approved by the Chairman of
the Water & Sewer Board and the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and the attached construction estimates dated
March 3, 1971 (W-2 and S-4), the Council does hereby authorize Final
Payment to be made to the I. and T. Equipment Company in the following
amounts:
(a) $11,030.92 for the Bassett Drive Water Main Extensions and
(b) 51,480.00 for the Bassett Drive Water Main and Sanitary
Sewer Extension;
which sums include the full and complete balance due on a contract dated
August 14, 1969 in the amount of $49,352.74, it appearing from the afore-
said report that all work under the said contract has been completed in
accordance with City standards and specifications and that the necessary
contractor's affidavit, waivers of lien and guaranty have been filed;
further, the Wayne County Road Commission is hereby requested to authorize
the payment of the sum of $1,480.00 from the Surplus Funds of the 1965
Sanitary Sewer Bond Issue for this purpose; 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
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#275-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 2,
1971 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
No. 2-39-71 adopted by the Commission on February 23, 1971, submitted by
Stanley Lerash requesting permission to construct an addition to existing
Chalet Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned
C-2 located on the south side of Plymouth Road, east of Eckles Road, in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No.
71-1-2-2- is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the
same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#276-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 2,
1971 from the City Planning Commission, wt_'ch transmits its resolution No.
1-11-71 adopted by the Commission on January 19, 1971 with regard to
Petition No. 70-11-2-22, submitted by Gregory Saragosa requesting permis-
sion to erect and operate a restaurant with a Class "C" Liquor License as
a waiver use on property zoned C-2 located on the south side of Plymouth
Road between Levan and Ann Arbor Roads in Section 32, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition No. 70-11-2-22 is hereby approved and granted, 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, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS' Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#277-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 11, 1971 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its
resolution No. 2-26-71 adopted by the Commission on February 2, 1971,
submitted by American Oil Company requesting permission to construct and
operate a gasoline service station as a waiver use on property zoned C-2
located on the northwest corner of Six Mile Road and Middlebelt Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No.
70-6-2-13 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon
the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#278-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 2,
1971 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
No. 2-37-71 with regard to Petition No. 71-1-3-1 submitted by the Planning
Commission, initiated by Council resolution No. 1173-70 pursuant to
Ordinance No. 29, as amended, requesting to vacate a portion of the
recorded streets within the recorded Castle Gardens Subdivision No. 7
located on the east side of Eckles Road north of Schoolcraft in the West
1/2 of Section 19, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council
does hereby grant the said Petition and Petition No. 71-1-3-1 is hereby
approved, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#279-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 26,
1971 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No,
1-2-71 with regard to Petition No. 70-10-3-8 submitted by James Tringali
for vacating a twenty-foot wide east/west public alley located north of
and parallel to Plymouth Road between Cardwell and Deering in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 25, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the
Council does hereby grant the said Petition and Petition No. 70-10-3-8
is hereby approved; subject, however, to a full-width easement being
created, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#280-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated March 2, 1971 which transmits its resolution
No. 2-44-71 adopted by the Commission on February 23, 1971 with regard to
a request by Elliot Schubiner to modify the previously approved site plan
Petition No. 68-1-8-1 for Merriman Court Apartments relating to require-
ments of carports, the Council does hereby pursuant to Section 8.02 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the request to modify Petition No. 68-1-8-1 is hereby denied
for the same reasons as those set forth in the aforesaid communication.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 26, 1971, which transmits its resolu-
tion No. 2-42-71 adopted by the Commission on February 23, 1971 with
regard to Petition No. 71-2-8-1 requesting site plan approval for a K-Mart
Development proposed to be constructed on the northwest corner of
Farmington Road and Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4,
the Council does hereby, pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 11.03
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, reject the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission and Petition No. 71-2-8-1 is hereby denied, such denial
to be based on the following reasons :
1. This Site Plan violates previous assurances given by the
owners at the time they obtained the rezoning of the same,
as to the type of development they planned.
2. The high intensity use could adversely affect the potential
of the entire area.
3. It would result in traffic congestion.
4. It would have a detrimental effect on the adjoining
neighborhood.
5. Seven Mile Road has not been improved.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#281-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 26, 1971, which transmits its resolu-
tion No. 2-42-71 adopted by the Commission on February 23, 1971 with
regard to Petition No. 71-2-8-1 requesting site plan approval for a K-Mart
Development proposed to be constructed on the northwest corner of
Farmington Road and Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4,
the Council does hereby determine to table this matter to a Committee of
the Whole Meeting to be conducted on April 22, 1971 at 9:30 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS : McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#282-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
& Recreation Commission dated March 4, 1971, approved by the office of the
Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor wherein it is
recommended that with respect to the year 1971 the following rates be
charged in connection with the general swimming and family season passes:
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(a) General swimming (two hour sessions)
Children .35¢ - Adults .75¢
(b) Instructional swimming - 10 lessons for $5.00
(c) Season passes -
1. Family pass - $25.00
(regardless of number of children in family)
2. Individual adult passes - $10.00
(18 years or older)
3. Individual Children passes - $6.00
(17 years and under),
the Council does hereby concur and approve of the aforesaid rates and
fees and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation is 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.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#283-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated February 28, 1971
from the Allied Veterans' Committee of Livonia, Michigan, regarding the
Memorial Day Parade for 1971, the Council does hereby request the Parks
and Recreation Commission, together with interested citizens, to organize
a Memorial Day Parade and to expend a sum not to exceed $500.00 from
Account No. 101-885; further, the Council does hereby request the Director
of Public Safety-Police to extendall necessary assistance of the Police
Department with respect to all matters under its jurisdiction which may
be required or pertinent to the conduct and success of the Memorial Day
activities.
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
#284-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer dated February 18, 1971 approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor
and the attached final estimate dated February 8, 1971, the Council does
hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of $1,941.30 to be paid to
Ove Hansen Electrical Contracting, Livonia, Michigan, which sum represents
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the full and complete balance due on a contract dated July 21, 1967 in the
amount of $33,034.00 and also the sum of $792.00 for additional work
performed by the aforesaid company in connection with the electrical work
performed at the Fire Station Headquarters Building, it appearing from the
aforesaid report that all work under the said contract has been completed
in accordance with City and architects' standards and specifications and
that the necessary contractor's affidavit, waivers of lien and guaranty
have been filed, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authoriz-
ed to to 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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#285-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the City Engineer dated January 5, 1971, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 77-69 adopted on
January 22, 1969 and as subsequently amended in Council Resolution No.
1338-69 so as to reduce the Sidewalk Bond now on deposit with the City to
$8,000.00 of which $2,000.00 shall be in cash, in Judson Gardens Subdivi-
sion No. 4; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#286-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
19, 1971 received from the Assistant City Assessor and approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of
the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance
No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council
does hereby find that the proposed division or partition of Lot 21 of
Livrance Estates Subdivision would not be contrary to the spirit and
purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of
dividing of same into parcels the legal descriptions of which shall read
as follows .
(a) The north 70 feet of Lot 21, Livrance Estates
Subdivision, City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded
in Liber 67, Page 10, of Plats, Wayne County
Records, and
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(b) The south 70 feet of Lot 21, Livrance Estates
Subdivision, City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded
in Liber 67, Page 10, of Plats, Wayne County
Records,
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made
a part hereof by this reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#287-71 WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the N. & S. 1/4 line of said section
distant S. 0° 09' E., 1898.80 feet from the N. i/4 corner
of Section 1; and proceeding thence S. 0° 09' E. along said
line 149.93 feet; thence N. 89° 51' E., 781.60 feet to the
center line of Angling Road, thence N. 25° 34' 30" W., along
said center line 66 feet, thence S. 89° 51' W., 159.57 feet;
thence N. 73° 01' W., 70.76 feet, thence N. 46° 53' W, 38.88
feet; thence N. 29° 33' W., 49.15 feet, thence S. 89° 51' W,
473.82 feet to the point of beginning. 2.11 acres
(City Park Site Designation A-5)
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia
in acquiring the above described real property for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two com-
petent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $3,250.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT*
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed property
at a price of $3,250.00; and
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2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $72.97 for the payment of the 1970 city,
county, county drain and school taxes, and does further
authorize the expenditure of the sum of $50.00 to cover
the cost of the title insurance on the subject property; and
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational
General Obligation Bond Issue with the provision that any
federal assistance obtained from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development shall be reimbursed to the Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue; and
4. The City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#288-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Mayor,
dated March 1, 1971, requesting that the Livonia Environmental Awareness
Center (LEAC), recently founded by interested citizens to educate the
community about pollution and its eventual effects, the Council does hereby
authorize the use of part of the Rectory Area of the former St. Paul's
Church for this activity, and the Mayor is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#289-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works and the Mayor dated March 2, 1971 requesting
permission to utilize the area located in the Civic Center and referred
to as the former 'O'Neill" property (Lots 315 and 316, Grennada Park
Subdivision No. 1) for use by the Livonia Environmental Awareness Center
(LEAC), as a central location for their activities, the Council does hereby
authorize the use of same for this activity, and the Mayor and Director
of Public Works are requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#290-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated March 8, 1971 which transmits its resolution
No. 2-58-71 adopted by the Commission on February 23, 1971, with regard
to the revised site plan in connection with Petition No. 70-11-2-24
previously approved in Council resolution No. 12-71, for operation of a
Class "C" Liquor License in a bowling center as a waiver use on property
zoned C-2 to be located on the south side of Plymouth Road between
Farmington and Stark Roads in the northeast 1/4 of Section 35, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Site Plan, as revised, is hereby approved.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#291-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the City Engineer dated January 14, 1971, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning
sidewalk installation at the following locations:
Lots 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 and 74, Judson
Gardens Subdivision No. 2, of part of the N. E.
1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises referred to above, to construct
and install sidewalks in front of, adjacent to and abutting such premises;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to
carry out the provisions of this resolution, which is made pursuant to
the City's Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section
5-137; and further, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners
of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said sidewalk work
on or before July 1, 1971.
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 Raymond, it was
#292-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 11,
1971 from the Department of Law, submitted pursuant to council resolution
#1094-70, transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed dated
March 4, 1971 executed by Melvin P. Robinson and Patsy B. Robinson, his
wife, conveying:
The East 60 feet of the North 108.33 feet of the
South 1455.0 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the
East 100 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, except the West 108
feet thereof. (Tax Item No. 06J38b1)
Newburgh Road right-of-way
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the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#293-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 26, 1971 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 1-7-71 in regard to Petition No. 70-12-1-46 submitted
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning
on the west side of Newburgh Road and south of Schoolcraft Road in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, from RUF to M-1, and the Council having con-
ducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 15, 1971,
pursuant to council resolution No. 131-71, the Council does hereby concur
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
No. 70-12-1-46 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.
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 Ventura, it was
#294-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 26, 1971 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 1-9-71 in regard to Petition No. 70-12-1-48 submitted
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning
on the southeast corner of Schoolcraft and Newburgh Roads in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 29, from C-1 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on March 15, 1971, pursuant to
Council resolution No. 131-71, the Council does hereby concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
70-12-1-48 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.
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LA 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
#295-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 26, 1971 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 1-8-71 in regard to Petition No. 70-12-1-47 submitted
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning
on the south side of Schoolcraft Road and west of Newburgh Road in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, from RUF to M-2, and the Council having con-
ducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 15, 1971,
pursuant to council resolution No. 131-71, the Council does hereby concur
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
No. 70-12-1-47 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.
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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#296-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 26, 1971 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 1-10-71 in regard to Petition No. 70-12-1-49 submitted
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning
on the northeast corner of Plymouth Road and Sears Avenue in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 26, from C-2 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on March 15, 19710 pursuant to
Council resolution No. 131-71, the Council does hereby concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
70-12-1-49 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
LAYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#297-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council
for the month of May:
Wednesday, May 5, 1971
Wednesday, May 19, 1971.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#298-71 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 Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#299-71 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, May 17, 1971,
at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition No. 71-1-1-3 submitted by Hyman Gold, Gold
Construction Company, for a change of zoning of pro-
perty located on the north side of Six Mile Road, east
of Newburgh Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8,
from P. S. to C-2, the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution No. 3-68-71 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 71-1-1-3 be approved;
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a
statement indicating the location of the proposed change of zoning as
set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing cause to
have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility 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.
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Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
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 70-6-1-27
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3-A TO C-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES* Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Brown and Nash.
NAYS : Bennett.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance adopted, and would become effective
on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 16, 1970, from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 9-100-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-8-1-31, submitted
by Hanley M. Gurwin and Employees Profit Sharing Trust of Jerome D. Davis
requesting to rezone property located on the northwest corner of Osmus
and Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, from RUF to P.S. ,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on January 25, 1971, pursuant to Council resolution No. 1117-70,
the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and the said Petition No. 70-8-1-31 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura and Milligan.
NAYS: Raymond, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#3,90-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 16, 1970, from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 9-100-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-8-1-31, submitted
by Hanley M. Gurwin and Employees Profit Sharing Trust of Jerome D. Davis
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requesting to rezone property located on the northwest corner of Osmus
and Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, from RUF to P.S.,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on January 25, 1971, pursuant to Council resolution No. 1117-70,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition No. 70-8-1-31 is hereby denied for reasons
similar to those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura and Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#'01-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
rated January 4, 1971 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 12-141-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-10-6-8
initiated by Council resolution No. 1008-70, pursuant to Section 23.01 (a)
of the Zoning Ordinance, No. 543, by adding paragraph (f), union offices,
union halls, meeting halls and assembly halls, to Uses Permitted in ML
Districts, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on March 8, 1971, pursuant to Council resolution No. 71-71,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Industrial Development
Commission for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#3P2-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated March 29, 1971, approved by the Budget Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is indicated that the
City Assessor did attend and provide services at each session conducted
by the Board of Review during the current year, the Council does hereby
determine that the City Assessor shall receive by way of additional com-
pensation for the current fiscal year the additional sum of $765.00
($45.00 for each session) as payment in this regard, such payment to be
made in the same manner as that provided to members of the Board of Review,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of
$765.00 from Account No. 247-707 to Account No. 247-704 for this purpose.
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
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#'303-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 25, 1971, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 190-68 adopted on
February 28, 1968, and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions No.
880-68 and 513-69, so as to further reduce the Financial Assurances now
on deposit with the City for General Improvements in Gold Manor Subdivi-
sion No. 1 from $5,000.00 to $2,000.00 cash to cover the cost of remaining
improvements in said subdivision, and the Financial Assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; further, the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City for sidewalk improve-
ments shall remain the same and unchanged, and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#304-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 25, 1971 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 531-68 adopted on
May 22, 1968, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution No. 1150-68,
so as to further reduce the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the
City for General Improvements in Gold Manor Subdivision No. 2 from
$5,000.00 to $2,000.00 cash to cover the cost of remaining improvements
in said subdivision, and the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the
City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; further, the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City for sidewalk improvements shall
remain the same and unchanged, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#305-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated March 24, 1971, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No. 168175
(being Stewart J. Oldford & Sons, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Plaintiff,
vs. Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Carl J. Wagenschutz, City Treasurer, and
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the City of Livonia, Defendants), the Council does hereby authorize the
Department of Law to enter into a Stipulation with the attorney represent-
ing the Plaintiff in said Circuit Court action and to thereafter have an
Order entered by said Court in conformity with the terms of said Stipula-
tion whereby Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Carl J. Wagenschutz, City
Treasurer, and the City of Livonia will be dropped as parties defendant
in said litigation, and, further, the Council does hereby authorize the
issuance of a check from the Special Trust Fund in the sum of Eight
Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen and 10/100 Dollars ($8,213.10) payable to
"Joseph B. Sullivan, Clerk of the Court"; and the City Clerk and the City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS : Bennett and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#0-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 5,
1971, from Jane Habermas (Member Contact 12), the Council does hereby
grant permission to a group of Bentley High School students to operate a
Sound Truck in the City of Livonia on April 19, 1971, from 2:00 P. M. to
5.00 P. M. for the purpose of promoting Earth Week and to make the Citizens
aware of the Livonia Environmental Awareness Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Brown.
NAYS : Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#307-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer dated March 23, 1971,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price bid of Greenfield
Construction Company for making payment to the City the sum of $0.13 per
cubic yard of clean cover material to be deposited at the City's Disposal
Site, which compensation to the City is estimated to be in the amount of
$11,700.00 and which clean fill is to be deposited in strict accordance
with and pursuant to the guidelines attached to the aforesaid communication
dated March 8, 1971, the same having been in fact the highest bid received
for this item.
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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 Bennett, it was
#398-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, the Director of Public Safety-Police and the Budget Director
dated March 10, 1971 and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard
to the upgrading of seven (7) Corporal positions in the Police Division
to the rank of Sergeant, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the following amounts from the following Accounts for this purpose:
Patrol #325-706 to Youth #316-706 $634.40
Patrol #325-706 to Misdemeanor #323-706 $634.40
Patrol #325-706 to Traffic #301-706 $634.40
Grand Total $1,903.20
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutirn with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#309-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend its resolution
#195-71, adopted on March 10, 1971, with regard to the use of Ford Field
and related City-owned areas and facilities by the Livonia 21 Committee
and the Livonia Jaycees, and authorizes said use for the dates of May 25
through June 6, 1971.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#310-71 WHEREAS, "Four Seasons on Ice" was presented as Livonia's first
ice show by the Parks and Recreation Department on April 2 through
April 4, 1971; and
WHEREAS, this first ice show was a spectacular success attended
by "packed houses", and
WHEREAS, the citizens of this community have just cause for pride
and esteem for the efforts that hundreds of youngsters of this community
made in helping to make this event noteworthy in its inception; and
WHEREAS, Livonia can well be proud of the fact that the support
given by its citizens to its recreational program clearly is bearing fruit
not only in bringing civic recognition to this community, but also in
helping to demonstrate that our youth are among the finest in the land,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that having earned the admiration
and respect of the members of the City Council, the Council believes it
fitting and proper to record at this time its congratulations to all those
youngsters who participated in the "Four Seasons on Ice", as well as,
to those adults whose assistance helped to make this event truly a
memorable one; and further, the Council urges all the citizens of the City
of Livonia to support this recreational program with the wish for continued
success in the future, as well as the heartfelt thanks of the City Council
for a job which was "well done" in 1971.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#311-71 WHEREAS, good government cannot be maintained without the active
participation of citizens who are willing to give of their time and efforts
in order to promote the best interests of the public; and
WHEREAS, Thomas D. Heap for the past seventeen years as a
resident of the City of Livonia has clearly shown his devotion to civic
matters by faithfully serving his community; and
WHEREAS, Thomas D. Heap among his various activities served for
five years on the Industrial Development Commission, two years as Vice-
Chairman; three years on the Zoning Board of Appeals, two years as Vice-
Chairman; and made invaluable contributions during municipal elections as
well as having been a distinguished member for twelve years of the
Republican Club of Livonia and four years as Chairman of the Advertising
Committee of the Wayne County Republican Club; and
WHEREAS, Thomas D. Heap has in the course of such service given
unselfishly of his time and conducted himself at all times in a manner so
as to merit the commendation of the people of our City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that having earned the affection
and esteem of all of his acquaintances, the City Council believes it
fitting and proper to record at this time its sincerest appreciation to
"Tom" and to extend to him the sincere and heartfelt best wishes of the
citizens of Livonia and to express to him its gratitude and every good wish
for continued success in his future endeavors.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#312-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated March 29, 1971 and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 1-71,
with respect to the Man in Washington Service of the National League of
Cities, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk in
behalf of the City of Livonia, to enter into a contract with the National
League of Cities for this service, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $10,000.00
from the Unexpended Balance Account for this purpose; and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
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LA 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 Raymond made the following statement: I believe that we are
really voting for an expenditure of $25,000.00 and not $10,000.00.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 707th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 11:15 P.M., April 7, 1971.
ADDISON W. BACON,Caty Clerk.
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