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MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED FORTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
LOF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 23, 1969, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Aile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:12 PI M.. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result- Present--Edward H. McNamara, Rudolf R. Kleinert,
Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash and Edward G.
Milligan. Absent--none.
Elected and appointed officials present: Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy City
Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works,
David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner, Donald Nicholson, Director of Public
Safety; James R. McCann, District Judge; William J. Strasser, City Engineer, Marie
Talbot, Court Clerk; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Don Hull,
L, City Planner, James Miller, Personnel Director, Carl Demek, Superintendent of Opera-
tions Division, Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator, Henry Sieferd, City Assessor,
Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant;
Raymond Danaher, Budget Analyst; Robert Bennett, Zoning Board of Appeals; William
LaPine, Zoning Board of Appeals, and John Stymelski, Traffic Commission.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#414-69 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 645th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held April 16, 1969, are hereby approved.
The communication from the City Clerk, dated April 21, 1969, in response
to Council Resolution #315-69, relative to an available date in August, 1969, on
which a Special Election may be held, was received and filed for the information of
the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
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#415-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director, dated April 14, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor,
concerning the appropriations necessary to implement the new salary rate
schedule established in Council Resolution #359-69 adopted on March 26,
1969 with respect to administrative classifications, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of a total of $39,138.00 from the Reserve for
Contingencies Account to the General Fund, in the following amounts to the
following indicated accounts :
Account
Number Wages Benefits
Accounting 137-1 $ 1,858 $ 137
Budget-Purchasing 139-1 3,247 239
Legal 146-1 2,819 207
City Planning 157-1 3,706 272
Civil Service 159-1 4,823 355
Library 163-1 1,650 121
Industrial Development 170-1 2,046 150
Police Administration 175-1 1,817 134
Fire Administration 195-1 1,817 134
Inspection Administration 219-1 1,754 129
Operations Administration 235-1 4,051 298
Engineering Administration 255-1 2,046 150
Recreation 309-1 4,823 355
TOTALS $36,457 $2,681
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES . McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9
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
SEC. 3. THERETO RE. PETITION 68-7-1-33
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-2 and R-3 to
C-1, INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN VENTURA
ON APRIL 16, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Milligan took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25 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. 68-9-1-37 FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING FROM R-1 to M-1, INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN MILLIGAN ON APRIL 16, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.02 OF
ARTICLE IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," RE: PETITION
NO. 68-10-6-11 (BULLETIN BOARDS IN PUBLIC
PLACES) , INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN VENTURA
ON APRIL 16, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Milligan, took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
Lthe following Ordinance .
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 428 OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE
TO DESIGNATE THE SEVERAL PARCELS OF LAND
OWNED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND USED FOR
PARK, PLAYGROUND AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES
BY ESTABLISHING NAMES THEREFOR" BY ADDING
THERETO SECTION 1(R), INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN MILLIGAN ON APRIL 16, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.05 OF
ARTICTR II OF ORDINANCE NO. 457, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "FENCE ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA," INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL-
MAN RAYMOND ON APRIL 16, 1969.
A roll vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE
OPENING, CONDUCTING AND OPERATING OF
TEENAGE CLUBS IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA; FIXING
THE LICENSE FEES FOR SAME, AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE TERMS
THEREOF, INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN RAYMOND
ON APRIL 16, 1969.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 725 AMENDING SECTION 30 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
ADDING SECTION 3.78 TO ARTICLE III THERE-
OF, INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN VENTURA ON
APRIL 16, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: McCann, Ventura and McNamara.
NAYS: Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and Raymond.
The President declared the proposed Ordinance defeated.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#416-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that the
proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would repeal Ordinance
No. 725 be submitted to the electors of the City at an election
to be held for this purpose, and the City Attorney and City Clerk are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution, including the preparation of the necessary
resolutions setting forth the Ballot Proposition.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#417-69 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 73 for the
installation of pavement widening and storm drainage on Levan Road from
Schoolcraft Road to Plymouth Road in Section 29, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and
Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, a public hearing
thereafter having been held thereon on January 29, 1969 at 7:00 p. m. at
the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City
Council having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on the
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special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the
district portion of the cost of street improvements to be constructed in
Special Assessment District No. 73, and the Council having determined to
revise the proposed special assessment roll in its council resolution
#220-69, based upon a 50% special assessment to be levied upon property
which abuts and fronts on Levan Road from Schoolcraft Road to Plymouth
Road, and 50% of the cost of the improvement to be borne by the City at
large, which revised assessment roll was submitted in a communication dated
March 5, 1969 from the City Engineer approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in the said special assessment roll as revised in
the aforesaid communication dated March 5, 1969 in the amount
of $376,000.04 are fair and equitable and based upon benefits
to be derived by construction of improvements proposed in
said district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council,
2. Said Special Assessment Roll No. 73 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects,
3. The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of six percent
(6%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from
sixty (60) days after December 1, 1969. In such case where
the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the
number of installments shall be reduced so that each install-
ment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1, 1970, and subsequent installments on December 1st
of succeeding years;
4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No.
401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of
confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said assessment
roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City
Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by
Section 6.03 and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance as
provided by said Section 6.03. Any property owner assessed
may, within sixty (60) days from December 1, 1969, pay the
whole or any part of the assessment without interest or
penalty,
5. The first installment shall be spread upon the 1970 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 6.05 of Ordinance No.
401, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid
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installments from sixty (60) days after December 1, 1969 and
thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread upon each
annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest upon
all unpaid installments; provided, however, that when any
annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner
provided by said Ordinance No. 401, as amended, either within
the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 6.04, or
after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided
by Section 6.07, then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid installments;
5. The City Council having determined to pay 50% of the cost of
the improvement within the said district, the sum of $188,000
is hereby authorized to be expended from the $9,800,000
General Obligation Streets Improvement Bond Issue to cover the
City's cost of the said installation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
Councilman Ventura introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY AMENDING
SECTION 8.04 OF ARTICLE VIII AND SECTION
27.07 OF ARTICLE XXVII THEREOF.
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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#418-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Office of the
City Attorney to obtain a court ruling on the constitutionality of the
proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance submitted by Initiatory
Petition relative to the location of multiple family development not to
be within 1,000 feet of any other residentially zoned property.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Milligan, Ventura, Raymond, and McNamara.
NAYS: Nash and Kleinert.
L The President declared the resolution adopted.
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At 9.05 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
Lall members were present who were named as present at the original roll call of this
meeting.
Councilman Nash invoked the Emergency clause and gave second reading to the
proposed Ordinance introduced earlier in the meeting by Councilman Ventura.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY AMENDING
SECTION 8.04 OF ARTICLE VIII, " AND SECTION
27.07 OF ARTICLE XXVII THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Ventura and McNamara.
NAYS: Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and Raymond.
The President declared the proposed Ordinance denied.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#419-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that the pro-
posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as set forth in an Initiatory
Petition relative to the location of multiple family development to be
not located wittiLn 1,000 feet of any other residentially zoned property, be
submitted to the electors of this City at an election to be held for this
purpose, and the City Clerk and City Attorney are hereby requested to do
all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolu-
tion, including the preparation of the necessary resolution setting forth
the Ballot Proposal.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated April 1, 1969 as well as the attached memorandum from the Personnel
Director dated March 17, 1969, the Council does hereby authorize the
following salary rate schedule (annual salary rate) to be retroactive and
commencing from December 1, 1968 for the following Administrative
Appointive positions:
1. Director of Public Works $19,947.00
2. Water & Sewer Commissioner $15,953.00
3. Director of Public Safety $ 6,934.00
4. City Assessor $16,452.00
5. Executive Secretary $ 9,569.00
6. Youth Employment Director $ 8,049.00
7. Director of Civil Defense $ 4,800.00
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further, the Council does hereby authorize and direct that all full-time
administrative appointive positions shall be covered by, included and
entitled to all benefits prescribed for general employees of the City and
improvements which are made from time to time in this regard as well as
Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage, the life insurance program and the City's
Retirement Plan; further, the Council does hereby request that the Depart-
ment of Law prepare the necessary amendments to the Retirement Plan so as
to incorporate therein the action taken in this regard.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert and Raymond.
NAYS: McCann, Nash, Ventura, Milligan and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#420-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated April 1, 1969 as well as the attached memorandum from the Personnel
Director dated March 17, 1969, the Council does hereby authorize the
following salary rate schedule (annual salary rate) to be retroactive and
commencing from December 1, 1968 for the following Administrative Appointive
positions:
1. Director of Public Works $19,947.00
2. Water & Sewer Commissioner $15,953.00
3. Director of Public Safety $ 6,934.00
4. City Assessor $16,452.00
5. Executive Secretary $ 8,798.00
6. Youth Employment Director $ 8,049.00
7. Director of Civil Defense $ 4,800.00
further, the Council does hereby authorize and direct that all full-time
administrative appointive positions shall be covered by, included and
entitled to all benefits prescribed for general employees of the City and
improvements which are made from time to time in this regard as well as
Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage, the life insurance program and the City's
Retirement Plan, further, the Council does hereby request that the
Department of Law prepare the necessary amendments to the Retirement Plan
so as to incorporate therein the action taken in this regard.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to
authorize the salary for the Executive Secretary to be $9500.00 per annum.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result:
AYES : Kleinert and Raymond.
NAYS: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara.
The President declared the amendment denied.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result*
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, *Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement* I am not in favor
completely with this resolution, but do not want to hold up the entire package.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#421-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Clerk
dated April 16, 1969 with regard to an adjustment in the salary provided
for the position of Deputy City Clerk, the Council does hereby authorize
the annual salary to be paid for this position, to be made effective on
and commencing retroactively from December 1, 1968, in the amount of
$8,798.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, *Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement* I do not believe that
the salaries set for the Deputy City Clerk, Executive Secretary and the Council
Secretary are adequate for the work they perform.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#422-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated April 16, 1969 which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 15, 1969 wherein the
Commission recommended the following salary adjustments and changes in
benefits for the classification of Probation Officer, to be made effective
on and commencing from December 1, 1968 as well as effective on
December 1, 1969:
Effective December 1, 1968
1. Provide an adjustment in the salary rate as follows:
Present Proposed
Classification Maximum Rate Maximum Rate
Probation Officer $10,836.80 $12,953.20
The proposed salary range is as follows :
Annual and Bi-Weekly Salary Rates
Step 3 Ste 4 Step 5
$11,918.40 02,417-.-6o $12,953.20
458.40 477.60 498.20
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2. Improve benefits in the same manner as that approved for supervisory
and administrative classifications,namely, life insurance, longevity,
payment of accumulated sick leave, bereavement leave, earned sick leave,
retirement, and Workmen's Compensation.
Effective December 1, 1969
1. Provide a four percent (4%) adjustment based on the maximum salary
rate as of December 1, 1968.
2. Improve benefits in the same manner as approved for supervisory and
administrative classifications, namely, longevity, holidays and
vacation time.
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#42369 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission by its president, dated April 8, 1969, with respect
to the salary for the position of Housing Director-Secretary of the
Livonia Housing Commission, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Finance Committee for their report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#424-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Planning Director dated March 21, 1969, approved by the Mayor and the
Budget Director with regard to overtime compensation for secretarial
services required at Planning Commission public hearings, the Council does
hereby determine to transfer the sum of $450.00 from the Salaries Account,
$100.00 from the Citizens Advisory Committee Account and $100.00 from the
Publishing Account (Total of $650.00) of the Planning Department Budget
for the purpose of establishing an account for overtime compensation
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond, McNamara.
NAYS • None.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#425-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Supt.
of Operations Division, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director, dated April 2, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to the need for additional employees to service the Ford
Recreation Center, the Council does hereby authorize an increase in the
Park Section of the General Fund Budget of three employees to consist of
two Laborers and one Equipment Operator I, one Laborer and the Equipment
Operator I to be paid from funds made available in the Ice Rink Operating
Fund and one Laborer to be paid from funds which are available in the
General Fund Budget for this purpose; further, Account #317-1, Salaries,
is increased by the sum of $12,096.00, and Account #317-1, Charges to
other Funds, is increased ($12,096.00); and further, the Personal Services
in Labor Transfers from Park Division Account of the Ice Rink 'And
Recreation Center Fund Budget is increased by the amount of $12,096.00 to
accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#426-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a request dated March 26, 1969
from the Binder and Lark Building Company, proprietors of the Binder &
Lark Estates Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to
allow the said proprietors to deposit as financial assurance for the
installation of improvements in the aforesaid subdivision an Irrevocable
Letter of Credit in the amount of $123,500.00 in lieu of other forms of
financial assurance prescribed in council resolution #1108-68 Item #8,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to release and return to the
proprietors the said cash deposits as well as 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: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#427-69 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby authorize and direct that
henceforth Irrevocable Letters of Credit which are submitted by proprietors
of subdivisions in lieu of other forms of financial assurance to guarantee
the satisfactory installation of all improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor for a proposed subdivision shall have a minimum duration
of five (5) years in order for such Irrevocable Letters of Credit to be
considered in satisfactory form and substance.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#428-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Green Ettenheimer
Farber Binkow Company by Leonard R. Farber, dated March 28, 1969, with
respect to the action taken by the Council in the establishment of the
improvement bonds and cash payments for the proposed Dover Courts Sub-
division No. 2 located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, City of Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to approve of establishing
the following arrangement in this regard:
1. Pay the following items in Cash to the City:
A. Trees $1,890.30
B. Traffic Control Signs 131.75
C. Street Name Signs 300.00
D. Plan Review, Field Inspection and
Administration (5% before contingencies)
7,544.30
Total $9,866.35
2. Post with the City Clerk, a bank letter of credit for
E. The cash portion of the General
Improvements $10,000.00
F. The cash portion of the Sidewalk
Improvements 4,220.00
G. Survey Monuments (Escrow Payment) 1,635.00
Total $15,855.00
3. Post a personal bond guaranteed by Abe Green, Aubrey H.
Ettenheimer, Leonard R. Farber and Howard M. Binkow for:
H. General Improvements $131,900.00
I. Sidewalk Improvements 9,840.00
Total $141,740.00
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to release and return to the
proprietors the bonds and payments heretofore made to the City to the
extent necessary to comply and be consistent with the action taken herein,
further, the Council acknowledges that this action is taken due to the
fact that the said proprietors are the owners of the Wonderland Shopping
Center; and further, 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: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#429-69 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 543, 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 Wednesday, May 21, 1969 at
7:00 p. m. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan with respect to Petition No. 69-1-6-1 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission, pursuant to council resolution #1360-68, to amend
Section 8.02(a) of Ordinance No. 543, to provide for approval of site
plans for multiple dwellings by the City Council after review by the City
Planning Commission, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
#3-31-69 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 69-1-6-1 be
denied; further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a
statement, indicating the nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance 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 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 the City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#430-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated March 7, 1969, submitted pursuant to council
resolution #132-69, which submits a proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance and Map relating to Petition No. 68-4-1-12 submitted by Schostak
Brothers & Company, Inc. for a change of zoning on property located north
of Seven Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 4, from RUFA to ML, the Council does hereby determine to table
action with respect to this matter for a period of one year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES : McCann, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara.
NAYS: Nash, Kleinert and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated March 7, 1979, submitted pursuant to council resolution
#132-69, which submits a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and
Map relating to Petition No. 68-4-1-12 submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc. for a change of zoning on property located north of Seven
Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from
RUFA to ML, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter together
with the action taken previously on the following items :
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1. Petition No. 68-4-1-14 submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc. for a change of zoning from RUFA and C-1 to
PS (Ordinance No. 721); and
2. Petition No. 68-4-1-10 submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc. for a change of zoning from RUFA and C-1 to
C-2 (Ordinance No. 722); and
3. Petition No. 68-4-1-13 submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc. for a change of zoning from RUFA to PS
(Ordinance No. 727); and
4. Petition No. 68-4-1-11 submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc. for a change of zoning from RUFA to R-7
(Ordinance No. 728),
to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a public
hearing on its own motion in accordance with provisions of Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, as well as in
accordance with provisions of State law so as to rezone the subject
properties back to their original zoning classifications and thereafter
submit a report and recommendation to the City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Kleinert and Raymond.
NAYS: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#431-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated March 20, 1969 which submits certain recommenda-
tions relating to Petition No. 68-10-6-10 regarding certain amendments
and revisions to sign regulations in the Zoning Ordinance, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for consideration
in conjunction with the matter previously referred thereto in council
resolution No. 343-69.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 10:17 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#432-69 RESOLVED, that having considered letters dated February 27, 1968,
January 28, 1969 and March 18, 1969 from the Mahlen Land Corp., by its
President Mr. G. H. Pastor, and in accordance with the provisions of Act
288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as the City's ordinances,
the Council does hereby determine to deny the request for a proposed
division or partition of Tax Parcel 22AA2a with prejudice.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 10:18 P. M.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#433-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition received by the City
Assessor, dated February 25, 1969 from Slavik Realty, Inc., 26011 Evergreen
Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48075, and in accordance with the provisions
of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as the City's
ordinances, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division or
partition of Lot 3 of Levan Heights Subdivision, of part of the N.E. 1/4
of Section 20, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance
and does, accordingly, approve of the division of the same, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows :
Parcel A
The E. 60 feet of Lot #3 of Levan Heights Subdivision of part of
the N.E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded
in Liber 91, page 39 of Plats, Wayne County Records
and
Parcel B
The W. 60 feet of Lot #3 of Levan Heights Subdivision of part of
the N. E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded
in Liber 91, page 39 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition 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 : Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS : McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#434-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 25, 1969 from Slavik Realty Inc. with respect to Lot #3 as well
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as Lots #1 and #2 of Levan Heights Subdivision which are presently in the
R-2 zoning classification, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the City Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a Public
Hearing, on its own motion, in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Article XXIII of the City's Zoning Ordinance as well as State law, so
as to rezone the subject property to the R-1 zoning classification and
thereafter submit its report and recommendation to the City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted by
Albert E. Peterson, 20014 Sunset Blvd., Livonia, Michigan, and in accord-
ance 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 determine to
approve of such request to divide Tax Parcel 02F8a into two parcels.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Kleinert and Ventura.
NAYS: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Raymond and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#435-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition received by the City
Assessor and dated January 29, 1969 from David E. Kull, attorney,
submitted in behalf of his clients John H. and Frances V. Moore, of
30230 Puritan Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, and in accordance with the pro-
visions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as the
City's Ordinances, the Council does hereby find that the proposed Division
or Partition of Lots #50 and #51 of Dutch Mill Gardens Subdivision of
part of the North 1/2 of Section 24, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose
of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of the division
of the same, the Legal Descriptions of which stall read as follows
Parcel A
The East 68 feet of Lot 50 and the West 9 feet of Lot #51,
Dutch Mill Gardens Subdivision of part of North 1/2 of
Section 24, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan; and
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Parcel B
The East 37 feet of the West 46 feet of Lot 51, Dutch Mill
Gardens Subdivision of part of North 1/2 of Section 24, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition 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: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#436-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated March 20, 1969
received from Mr. Hyman Gold, 17432 Westover Road, Southfield, Michigan,
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 221 of Beatrice Gardens
Subdivision, a part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, would not be contrary to the spirit
and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of
dividing of same into two parcels the Legal Descriptions of which shall
read as follows •
Parcel 1
Part of Lot 221 of Beatrice Gardens Subdivision, a part
of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 88,
Pages 22, 23 and 24 of the Wayne County Records and more
particularly described as • Beginning at the northerly corner
of said Lot 221; thence along the east line of said Lot 221
along a curve concave to the east of radius of 746.00 feet,
central angle 9° 24' 00", arc length of 122.39 feet, chord
bearing of S. 24° 17' 25" E. , and chord length of 122.25
feet, thence S. 61° 00' 35" w. , 57.38 feet to a point of the
west line of said Lot 221, thence along the west line of
said Lot 221 also being the North & South 1/4 line of Section 8,
N. 0° 02' 30" W. , 139.24 feet to the Point of Beginning.
(the above described parcel contains 0.076 acres)
Parcel 2
Lot 221 of Beatrice Gardens Subdivision, a part of the N. E.
1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 88, Pages 22, 23 and
24 of Wayne County Records, except that part more particularly
described as : Beginning at the northerly corner of said Lot
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221, thence along the east line of said Lot 221 along a curve
concave to the east of radius of 746.00 feet, central angle
9° 24' 00", arc length of 122.39 feet, chord bearing of S.
24° 17' 25" E., and chord length of 122.25 feet, thence S.
61° 00' 35" W., 57.38 feet to a point of the west line of said
Lot 221; thence along the west line of said Lot 221 also being
the North & South 1/4 line of Section 8, N. 0° 02' 30" W. ,
139.24 feet to the Point of Beginning.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid petition, 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: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the City of Lincoln Park relative to support for
H. B. 2054 which would permit taxing of property presently exempt and used by the
State for revenue producing purposes, was received and filed for the information of
the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#437-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
& Recreation Commission, dated March 19, 1969, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $3600.00 from
the Parks and Recreation Construction Fund Investment Earnings, for the
following purposes
1. Field tile, granular back fill and top soil for
lighted diamond #2 $1200.00
2. Backstop material for diamond #3 400.00
3. Extension of main parking lot 2000.00
TOTAL $3600.00
it being the understanding of the Council that the foregoing costs are
for materials only and that the work on these projects will be done by
D.P.W. personnel.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Commission is hereby
requested to submit their recommendations relative to the consideration
of changing the name of Ford Field.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Kleinert and Raymond.
NAYS• McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#438-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated March 24, 1969
from The Allied Veterans' Committee of Livonia, Michigan, regarding the
Memorial Day Parade for 1969, 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. 102-22; further, the Council does hereby request the
Director of Public Safety to extend all 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: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#439-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated March
10, 1969, submitted by Mr. Robert J. Carlson in behalf of certain
residents on Elmira between Melrose and Merriman Road in the City of
Livonia, regarding the condition of the subject street, the Council does
hereby authorize the Department of Public Works to do all things
necessary to sealcoat the subject street, in the event that sufficient
monies have been deposited with the City by the residents living on
Elmira at this location in an amount adequate to cover the costs involved
in this regard; and further, the Council does hereby request the City
Clerk, the City Engineer and the City Treasurer 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: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#440-69 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the City
Planning Department and the Department of Law, dated March 19, 1969and
February 27, 1969, respectively, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion #157-69, in connection with an offer to sell from Mr. Albert Haddad
(Lots 240-241, Rosedale Gardens Subdivision, south side of Plymouth Road),
the Council does hereby determine to hold this matter in abeyance pending
the disposition of the Plymouth Road Parking Study and the proposed
Special Assessment District in connection therewith.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#441-69 WHEREAS, Act 40 Chapter 17, Section 391 of the Public Acts of the
State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner that
Wayne County Drain Commissioner, Henry V. Herrick, may vacate a drain
under his jurisdiction and control, wherein such drain is no longer
necessary and has ceased to be of public utility, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is presently a deficit
of $00.00 in that part of the drainage district that is located in the
City of Livonia, which this Council assumes and agrees to pay to the office
of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner upon the termination of these
proceedings, and
WHEREAS, this resolution is necessary and in compliance of
Chapter 17, Section 391 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of the State of
Michigan of 1956 as amended, and in the best interests of the public health,
safety and welfare of the Citizens of the City of Livonia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia hereby
petitions Henry V. Herrick, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, to vacate
the following:
All of that part of Livonia Drain as established in the:
That part of the S 1/2 of Section 25 described as beginning
at a point on the N. line of Plymouth Road distant S 89° 41' E
along the S. line of said section, 2017.85 feet and N 0° 21'
50" E, 60.0 feet from the S.W. corner of Section 25 and pro-
ceeding thence N 0° 21' 50" E, 2302.05 feet, thence N 89° 45'
40" W, 30.0 feet, thence N 0° 21' 50" E, 237.36 feet, thence
along the S. line of the Chesapeake and Ohio R.R. right-of-way
S 89° 27' 40" E, 660.75 feet and N 88° 29' 40" E, 1321.49 feet;
thence S 0° 13' 20" W, 301.04 feet; thence S 88° 32' W along the
extension of the N. line of Grantland Avenue 30.01 feet; thence
S 0° 13' 20" W, 2277.08 feet, thence along the N line of Plymouth
Road N 89° 42' 50" W, 1295.26 feet and N 89° 41' W, 632.61 feet
to the point of beginning
since that drain is no longer necessary and has ceased to be of public
utility and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THIS RESOLUTION be presented to
Henry V. Herrick, Wayne County Drain Commissioner for his action and
consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#442-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 13, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the installation
of ornamental street lights with underground cable on Farmington Road
from Plymouth Road to Joy Road, the Council does hereby refer the same
to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#443-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated April 2, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a billing in
the amount of $3170.65 from the Wayne County Drain Commissioner for
reimbursement for miscellaneous office, engineering and inspection charges
in connection with the maintenance of various county drains located
within the City of Livonia over which the Wayne County Drain Commissioner
has jurisdiction, the Council does hereby refer this matter back to the
Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, with the request that a
detailed itemization of these costs be submitted to the City Council for
its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#444-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Fire Division, dated March 14, 1969, approved by the Mayor,
Director of Public Safety and the Budget Director, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of the Carroll-Stuart Corporation in the amount of $3571.50
for the purchase of an Emergency Generator for the Fire Division Head-
quarters Building, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid
received with respect to this item, further, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure of not to exceed $3571.50 from the $500,000.00
General Obligation Fire Station Bond Issue authorized on November 3, 1964,
for this purpose.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Mayor, dated March 24, 1969, relative to the
proposed extension of Stark Road north of Lyndon, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
*The President of the Council relinquished the Chair to Councilman Nash
at 10:39 P. M. to support the following resolution.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations and the Director of Public Works, dated
March 14, 1969, and approved for submission by the Mayor, relative to the
purchasing and planting of trees referred to in the aforesaid communica-
tion in the manner indicated, as well as the installation of a sprinkling
system in the boulevard islands located, on Farmington Road south of Five
Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in lieu of the
foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion so as to refer the
installation of the sprinkling system to the Capital Improvement Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to substitute with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Raymond, McNamara and McCann.
NAYS: Kleinert, Ventura and Nash.
The Chairman declared the motion to substitute adopted.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as substituted:
#445-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations and the Director of Public Works, dated
March 14, 1969, and approved for submission by the Mayor, relative to the
installation of a sprinkling system in the boulevard islands located on
Farmington Road south of Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the Capital Improvement Committee.
L with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Raymond, McNamara and McCann.
NAYS : Kleinert, Ventura and Nash.
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
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*The President resumed the Chair at 10.45 P. M.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4446-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations and the Director of Public Works, dated
March 14, 1969, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize a sum not to exceed $665.00 from the $9,800,000.00
General Obligation Street and Road Bond Issue for the purpose of purchas-
ing and planting of the trees referred to in the aforesaid communication
in the manner indicated.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
4447-69 WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as the
E. 1/2 of the E. 1/2 of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 3, except
the E. 30 acres thereof, also except the S. 600 feet thereof.
(Taxation Parcel 03R)
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
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this
real property is $26,100.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property
at a price of $26,100.00, and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $391.92 for the proration of the 1968 City,
County, and School taxes applicable to this property, and
does further authorize the expenditure of the sum of $165.00
to cover the cost of title insurance policy on the subject
property; and
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3. the City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000 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: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the City Planning Department, dated April 7, 1969,
which transmits a document titled "Economic-Ecologic Base Study," was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#448-69 WHEREAS, property described as.
That part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as being the E. 340 feet of the N. 1/2
of N. 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4 of the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 20. (Taxation Parcel 20J1)
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
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $10,800.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforesaid property
at a price of $10,800.00, and
2. the City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $229.98 for the proration of the 1968 City, County,
and School taxes applicable to this property; and
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3. the City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000 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: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated March 28, 1969, with
respect to the "Wheelock" and "O'Neill" property (CR#65-69), was received and filed
for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#449-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Citizens
Advisory Committee, dated March 19, 1969, with regard to the City's Park
Development Program, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee
of the Whole for its consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#450-69 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#451-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to conduct
its regular meeting for the month of May, 1969, on the 7th, 14th, 21st
and 28th.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#452-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23,
1969 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
#4-44-69 adopted by the Commission on April 1, 1969, with regard to
Petition No. 69-2-2-5 submitted by John Kazanowski, requesting to construct
and operate a Class "C" liquor and restaurant establishment as a waiver
use on property zoned C-2 and located on the east side of Farmington Road
south of Schoolcraft in Section 27, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and the said Petition
No. 69-2-2-5 is hereby approved and granted subject to approval of the
Site Plan by the City Council.
On motion of Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and
unanimously adopted, this 646th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 10:55 P. M., April 23, 1969.
011*.
ADDISON W. BACON, CITYCler'