HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1968-09-18 9882
MINUTES OF THE $IX HUNDRED TWENTY SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 18, 1968, 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--Edward H. McNamara,*Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash and
Ec'ward G. Milligan. Absent--none.
Elected and appointed officials present: Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy City
Clerk; Steve Polgar, City Attorney; Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney;
Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commission-
er; William J. Strasser, City Engineer; Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety;
John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Carl Demek, Superintendent
of Operations Division; Don Hull, City Planner, Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator;
Marie Talbot, Court Clerk; Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Kenneth Kampman,
Director of Civil Defense; Calvin Roberts, Fire Chief; Victor Phillips, Budget
Director; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Raymond Danaher, Budget Analyst,
John Hiltz, Consulting Engineer; Theodor Krauss, Personnel Analyst; Harry Bridges,
Personal Property Auditor; Harry Wrightman, Planning Commission; and Eldon Raymond
of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopt-
ed, it was
#1034-68 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 621st regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held September 11, 1968, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopt-
Led, it was
#1035-68 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 120th special meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held September 14, 1968, are hereby
approved.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
the action taken in council resolution #1031-68, adopted on September 14,
1968, with respect to the improvement of Newburgh Road, between Schoolcraft
and Five Mile Roads.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond and Milligan.
NAYS: McCann, Nash and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
the action taken in council resolution #1033-68, adopted on September 14,
1968, with respect to the improvement of Newburgh Road, between Five and
Six Mile Roads.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond and Milligan.
NAYS: Ventura, McCann, Nash and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
*Councilman Kleinert arrived at 8:50 P. M.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that the President of the Council is hereby requested
to arrange a meeting with the Mayor and Mr. Hiltz, Consulting Engineer,
for Monday, September 23, 1968, at 7:00 P. M., in order that they might
discuss the views set forth in the letter from the Mayor, dated September
18, 1968, with respect to the paving of Newburgh Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Nash and Milligan.
NAYS : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Kleinert and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
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it was
#1036-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of the
proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning December 1, 1968 and ending
November 30, 1969, as prepared by the Mayor, and transmitted by the City
Clerk.
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The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#1037-68 WHEREAS, the development of the 57-acre Plymouth-Levan Industrial
Subdivision in the City of Livonia, Michigan, was undertaken in November
1965 by Burton-Share, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the last site available for sale was purchased on
August 30, 1968; and
WHEREAS, plant construction, when completed, will result in a
real market value exceeding $13,000,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby express its gratitude to Burton-Share, Inc. for
substantially contributing to the tax base and the total economic develop-
ment of the City.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#1038-68 WHEREAS, the Detroit Bank & Trust Company has substantially
contributed to the development of the 57-acre Plymouth-Levan Industrial
Subdivision in the City of Livonia, Michigan, and
WHEREAS, the financial assistance granted by this banking
1:11 institution has resulted in a notable increase in the City's tax base;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby express its appreciation to the Detroit Bank & Trust
Company for its role in the continued economic development of the City.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1039-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated September 17, 1968, with
regard to a special benefit hockey game to be conducted at the Ford Field
Ice Rink on September 30, 1968 at 8:00 P. M. between the Detroit Red Wings
and the Fort Worth Flyers, the Council does hereby determine to approve of
conducting the said contest and does further grant permission to the
Livonia Hockey Association to solicit donations in the amount of $3.00 per
person for those wishing to attend the said hockey game, and further, the
Council does hereby determine that the monies donated and obtained in this
regard, less the deduction of all expenses incurred by the Livonia Hockey
Association in the presentation of the said contest, shall be deposited
in the Special Trust-Escrow Account of the City of Livonia and does hereby
authorize the Parks and Recreation Commission to expend the same for the
purchase of equipment, uniforms, etc. for youngsters who participate in
the City's Junior Hockey League Program.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1040-68 RESOLVED, that the Council requests that the Livonia League of
Women Voters, the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, the JayCees, the Federation
of Livonia Civic Associations, the Democratic Party and the Republican
Party each appoint two representatives to a committee for the purpose of
reviewing the existing City charter and making specific recommendations
for amendmentsto that charter; a priority of importance should be shown
for each recommended amendment, the Council does further request that the
President of the Council act as coordinator to call the first meeting; it
is the hope of the Council that such committee may present their recom-
mendations by July 1, 1969.
Councilman Kleinert took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 327, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE
SESSIONS FOR THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE; THE HOURS
AND PLACE OF HOLDING COURT; TO PROVIDE FOR
THE REGULATION OF HEARING DATES; TO ESTAB-
LISH JURISDICTION OF CIVIL ACTIONS;AND TO
PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION
OF A SUBSTITUTE MUNICIPAL JUDGE."
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#1041-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission, dated August 22, 1968, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to entry
fees being charged in various adult athletic programs, which fees are used
for the purpose of paying officials and purchasing trophies, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommended increase of such entry fees, such
fees to henceforth be established in the following amounts :
ACTIVITY NEW PEES NO. OF GAMES
Touch Football (Classes A & B) $65.00 15 + playoffs
Basketball (Classes A & B) 65.00 15 + playoffs
Volleyball (Senior Division) 55.00 12 + playoffs
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1042-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated August 23, 1968, approved by the Budget Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 20, 1968, wherein it is
recommended that the classification of figure skating instructor be
established at the rate of $6.00 an hour, such rate to represent full com-
pensation for all services rendered, with no other compensation to be
provided, such action being taken on the understanding that such instruction
on a fee basis will be self-sustaining and will represent no cost to the
General Fund, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve
of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1043-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated August 19, 1968, approved by the Budget Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on July 30, 1968, wherein it is
recommended that the hourly pay rates for concession attendants be adjusted
for concession personnel in the following manner•
1st Season 2nd Season 3rd Season
Concession Supervisor $2.25/hr. $2.60/hr. $3.00/hr.
Senior Concession Attendant $1.80/hr. $1.90/hr. $2.00/hr.
Junior Concession Attendant $1.30/hr. $1.40/hr. $1.50/hr.
it being the understanding that such rate adjustments will represent no
cost to the General Fund since the program is completely self-supporting
and revenue-producing, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and
approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS : Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to discontinue
the operation of city owned concessions, and that bids be taken to operate
these concessions as private enterprises.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1044-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer to the
Legislative Committee the matter of discontinuing the operation of city
owned concessions and to have them operated as private enterprises.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1045-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Poured Concrete
Wall Association, Inc., dated August 2, 1968, with respect to the effect
of increased basement heights as provided for in the Building Code Ordi-
nance, Ordinance No. 449, as amended, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Department of Law for the preparation of an amendment to the
Building Code Ordinance so as to delete the following language as provided
for in Ordinance No. 696:
"TO BE USED FOR OCCUPANCY."
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1046-68 RESOLVED, that the preliminary plat of the proposed Gold Manor
Subdivision situated in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 8, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, having received the tentative approval of the City
Planning Commission on November 14, 1967 by its resolution #11-164-67, and
approved by the City Council on February 28, 1968 by its resolution #190-68,
and a report dated August 30, 1968 from the City Engineer, approved by
the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
indicating that substantial compliance has been made with the conditions
upon which the preliminary plat was approved by the Council, and the City
Planning Commission having approved the final plat on August 27, 1968 in
its resolution #8-101-68, the Council does hereby determine to grant its
approval to the Final Plat of Gold Manor Subdivision located in the N. W.
1/4 of Section 8, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted
by the Gold Construction Company, 17432 Westover, Southfield, Michigan,
48075, as proprietors thereof being required to do all things necessary
to obtain compliance with the Plat Act and the statutes of the State of
Michigan, the Plat Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 500,
as amended, and the resolutions of the City Council of the City of Livonia,
Michigan.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1047-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the request dated August 26,
1968 by Van-Allen Builders, Inc., proprietor of the Valley Wood Apartments
site in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 11, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to allow the said proprietor to
deposit as financial assurance for the General Improvement Bond, as set
forth in council resolution #862-68, an Irrevocable Letter of Credit drawn
on the Manufacturers National Bank; all other conditions of said resolution
to continue in effect as approved; and the City Clerk is 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, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1048-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Biltmore
and Meadowview Estates Civic Association, Greenbrier-Sunnyside Civic
Association, Idyl Wyld Civic Association, Madonna Civic Association and the
Hull P.T.A., dated August 24, 1968, and before determining to pave Lyndon
Avenue from Gary Lane to Fairlane in the City of Livonia, the cost of which
is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby
requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquen-
cies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of
parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans
and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to
file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to
what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended.
At 9:23 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
Iwo all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1049-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby object to the issuance
of a new S.D.D. license at 29076 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, as
requested by Harold G. and Ruth J. Gross, in view of the fact that the
area in question is now adequately served and that the addition of another
facility would be detrimental to this area of the City; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from Frank Capoccia (Bonanza Wine Shop), 33614 Plymouth
Road, in connection with the Class "C" license at Cunningham Drug Store at 33251
Plymouth, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1050-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the firm of
Friedman, Meyers & Keys, dated August 14, 1968, submitted in behalf of
Arnold Livonia Center, Inc., the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action in this regard.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1051-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
& Recreation Commission, dated August 8, 1968, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a communication from the Assistant City Engineer, dated August 7, 1968,
approved by the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Hydon Brand Company, 5330 E. Davison, Detroit,
Michigan, for the construction of a lighted softball and Junior baseball
diamond at Henry Ford Centennial Field for the estimated cost of $20,588.00
(based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved),
and subject to a Final Payment based on the actual units of work as
constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this work, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
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Imo approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $20,588.00
from the $4,400,000.00 General Obligation Parks & Recreational Facilities
Bond Issue for this purpose; 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 other things necessary or inciden-
tal to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1052-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
& Recreation Commission, dated August 12, 1968, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its
resolution #691-68, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of three
sets of bleachers at an estimated cost of $500.00 each for use at the Ford
Field Recreation Center Building and the purchase of four steel-mesh tennis
nets to be used at the Compton and Castle Gardens Tennis Courts, further,
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of $2000.00 from the
revenues of the Henry Ford Athletic Field Concession Account for this
purpose; 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, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1053-68 WHEREAS, the BOARD and the CITY have entered into an agreement
dated August 15, 1968, providing for the construction of certain highway
improvements on Merriman Road from a point approximately 500' south of
Plymouth Road to a point approximately 1000' north of Schoolcraft Road; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the said agreement to provide
for the possible construction of an acceleration and deceleration lane on
Merriman Road within the foregoing limits,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia enter into an Amendatory
Agreement with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of
Wayne, Michigan, relative to the possible construction of an acceleration
and deceleration lane on Merriman Road in the area indicated, in the City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a copy of said agreement being attached
hereto and made a part hereof,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and the
same are hereby authorized to execute the foregoing Amendatory Agreement
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was unanimously
adopted
#1054-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Fred Wynn,
P.O. Box 2078, Livonia, Michigan, dated September 2, 1968, relative to
certain property located at the N. W. corner of Five Mile Road and Norwich,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1055-68 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 Monday, October 21, 1968 at 8:00
P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
with respect to Petition No. 68-7-1-27, submitted by the City Planning
L Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning on the north side of
Five Mile Road, east of Eckles Road, in Section 18, from R-3-B to R-E,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #8-86-68 recommended
to the City Council that Petition No. 68-7-1-27 be approved; further, that
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
and 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 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.
*Councilman Milligan was excused at 9:53 P. M.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1056-68 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated April 15, 1968, on all matters required by Section 3.03
of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and a first public hearing having been
held thereon on September 9, 1968, after due notice as required by Section
L 3.04 of said ordinance, and after careful consideration having been given
to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.05 of
said ordinance,
1. accept and approve said statement in all respects;
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2. determine to make the improvement consisting of pavement widening
and storm drainage for Levan Road from Schoolcraft to Plymouth Road
(5 lanes) in Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and to defray the
cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to be
derived;
3. approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set forth
in said statement dated April 15, 1968;
4. determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $376,000.00;
5. determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in part
by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in part
by the City at large, in proportions hereafter established;
6. that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to
be borne and paid by the City shall be 25% for $94,000.00 and that
the balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement amount-
ing to $282,000.00 shall be borne and paid by special assessments on
all lands and premises in the special assessment district as herein
established in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom;
7. determine that assessments made for such improvement may be paid in
(10) annual installments together with interest thereon in the amount
of six per cent (6%) per annum on the unpaid balance;
8. designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises
upon which special assessments shall be levied, as follows:
That part of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as Lots 1 thru 20 both inclusive of Plymouth-
Levan Industrial Subdivision and Lots 21 thru 51 both
inclusive of Plymouth Levan Industrial Subdivision #2,
Lots 1 thru 19 both inclusive of Broadmoor Acres Sub-
division in Section 29, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan
and
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 29E
29F
29G1
29G2
29G3
29G4, G5, G6
2831,2,3 & 29H1, R, Si, T. U1
2912 to 18, J3 to J8
2911, J2a
29Jlal
29J1b1
29Jlcl, Jlc2a
29J1d1
29M
29J1d2, J1d3
29J1a2, 1b2, lc2b, J2b
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Also the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad right-of-way, 102.98 feet
in width, extending from the centerline of Newburgh Road
easterly to the centerline of Levan Road
also
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad right-of-way 151.39 feet in
width extending from Levan Road easterly to the north and south
1/4 section line of Section 29, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan.
9. that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special assess-
ment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the above district
designated by the Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all
lands in the special assessment district as the special benefits to such
lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of all land and also to
enter upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to the City
at large, all in accordance with the determination of the City Council;
10. that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 3.07 of
Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file the
same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the same
to the City Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon required by Section 3.08 of the said ordinance.
A "roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Milligan returned at 9:55 P. M.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1057-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated August 19, 1968, approved by the Budget Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the
Civil Service Commission on July 30, 1968, regarding the March 1, 1968
quarterly cost of living adjust ent and application of the same to certain
classifications not represented by employee organizations, to be retroactive
from March 1, 1968 through May 31, 1968, wherein it is is recommended that
the following classifications receive the said quarterly adjustment for
that period of time:
Accountant II Civil Engineer IV
Account Clerk IV Council Secretary
Athletic Supervisor Duplicating Machine Operator
Branch Librarian Foreman I
City Communications Technician Foreman II
General Supervisor Clerk-Typist II - Budget/Purchasing
Legal Steno I Clerk-Secretary II-Bureau of Inspection
Personnel Analyst I Secretary II - Office of the
Police Cadet Mayor
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Project Supervisor Personnel Clerk - Civil Service
Program Supervisor Commission
Senior Building Inspector Clerk-Typist I - Civil Service
Senior Electrical Inspector Commission
Senior Heating Inspector Temporary, part-time Secretary III
Senior Plumbing Inspector positions in various departments
Supervising Clerk
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: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1058-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director, dated August 20, 1968, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with respect to cost of living increases previously authorized for employees
represented by Local 192, the Confidential Secretaries group and the
Foremen group, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $20,459.83
from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to the following accounts, as
well as the adjustment in the Water Budget, Sewer Budget, Refuse Fund
Budget and Golf Course Budget, in the manner indicated for this purpose.
General Fund Employee
Account No. Wages Benefits
102 77.10 7.23
107 154.20 14.47
113 616.80 54.5o
129 447.90 42.04
137 385.5o 32.80
139 216.60 20.01
140 231.30 18.32
141 370.80 34.80
146 187.20 17.57
152 77.10 7.23
157 525.00 39.12
158 77.10 7.23
159 293.70 30.58
163 385.5o 29.41
166 62.4o 5.86
17o 62.40 5.86
173 602.10 53.12
184 308.40 28.92
185 385.50 36.15
187 231.30 21.69
188 308.40 28.92
195 124.80 11.72
217 62.40 5.86
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General Fund Employee
Account No.
Wages Benefits
219 154.20 14.47
220 693.90 41.41
221 231.30 14.93
222 231.30 14.93
223 231.30 14.93
235 771.00 62.20
236 2,885.70 268.47
237 370.80 32.06
241 910.50 82.72
244 756.30 68.25
245 1,512.60 136.49
255 293.7o 27.58
256 616.80 44.34
257 231.30 14.93
258 385.50 29.41
259 231.30 14.93
309 216.60 20.04
317 1,156.50 105.68
321 756.3o 68.25
Total General Fund $18,830.40 $1,629.43
Water Budget
Maintenance $ 1,018.08 $ 91.45
LAdministration 716.06 64.75
Total Water Budget $ 1,734.14 $ 156.20
Sewer Budget $ 902.52 $ 80.60
Refuse Fund Budget $ 108.30 $ 6.79
Golf Course Budget $ 231.30 $ 21.64
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result'
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Director of Civil Defense, dated September 4,
1968, CIt939-68, with respect to the needs to comply with Federal Government's
requirements, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1059-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Safety, dated August 20, 1968, approved by the Mayor,
with regard to a proposed Mutual Aid Pact to be entered into between the
Fire Division of the City of Livonia and the Fire Department of the City
of Detroit, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
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The communication from the Planning Commission, dated August 30, 1968,
which transmits its "Five Mile Road Boulevard Study, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1060-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated September 3, 1968, approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the City of Livonia not enter
into a Relocation Service Contract with the Michigan Department of State
Highways for the relocation of I-96 displacees, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of the said recommendation; and further, the
Michigan Department of State Highways is hereby requested to assume the
function of providing relocation services for the said displacees in this
regard; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to Mr. John H. Hogan, Assistant Chief of Relocation,
Michigan Department of State Highways, Lansing, Michigan.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
L adopted, it was
#1061-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated August 21, 1968, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #837-68 relative to the use of G. 0. Bond proceeds for
boulevard crosswalks, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
next study session, to be held September 25, 1968.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1062-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated August 27, 1968, submitted pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion #819-68, relative to the proposed acquisition of Parcel 22c369b-466
located on Five Mile Road adjacent to and east of the City Hall and the
Civic Center Site, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1063-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated August 22, 1968, approved by David L. Jones,
Chairman of the Municipal Building Authority, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, with respect to an Agreement by and between the Municipal
Building Authority of the City of Livonia and the St. Paul's Evangelical
Lutheran Church concerning the proposed purchase by the Building Authority
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of the property and facilities located at 15160 - 15218 Farmington Road,
Livonia, Michigan, for the amount of $300,000.00, the Council does hereby
concur in such action and does further authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $100.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account for the
purpose of making the initial payment provided for in the aforesaid agree-
ment to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church; provided, however that
such sum shall be reimbursed to the General Fund at such time as monies
become available from the issuance and sale of bonds by the Municipal
Building Authority of the City of Livonia with regard to this proposed
acquisition; 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, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1064-68 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia deems it
necessary and advisable for the City of Livonia to acquire the use of
buildings for recreational purposes including use as a senior citizens
center and for other lawful public purposes of the City and equip and
improve said buildings and the site therefor;
AND WHEREAS, the Municipal Building Authority of Livonia, a
public corporation organized and existing under authority of Act 31, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First Extra Session), as amended, has indicated
that it is willing to undertake the acquisition, improving and equipping
of said buildings and is agreeable to leasing same to the City;
AND WHEREAS, if the City does not lease said buildings from the
said Building Authority it will have to lease such facilities from other
parties at a rental in excess of that paid to the said Building Authority,
AND WHEREAS, a contract providing for the lease of the buildings
and site to the City has been prepared,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The attached lease is hereby approved and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute said lease
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia.
2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same
hereby are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1065-68 WHEREAS, property described as the North 683.70 feet of the
South 983.70 feet of the East 16 acres of the West 34 acres of the East
60.0 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, is included in the Master Plan for
Parks for the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
0SA58 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 $14,500.00,
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 $14,500.00;
2. The City Council does hereby authorize a sum not to
exceed $350.00 for proration of City, County and School taxes at the
time of closing, prorated from the date of the option to purchase;
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance
of the aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreation 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 Recreation General Obligation Bond Issue;
and
4. 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, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1066-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 5,
1968 from the Industrial Coordinator with respect to a proposed industrial
development bond issue in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the construction
of facilities to be utilized by the United States Cold Storage Corporation,
the Council does hereby determine to deny the request made herein at this
time for the adoption of a "Resolution of Intent."
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Nash, Milligan and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1067-68 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated August 27, 1968, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, relative to the
construction of sidewalks along both sides of Merriman Road from a point
900 feet north of Schoolcraft to a point 1300 feet south of Plymouth (such
proposed sidewalks to be 5 feet in width in front of all residential pro-
perty and 6 feet in width in front of all commercial or industrial property),
wherein the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all
property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and
cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate
for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together
with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid
and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment
district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information,
estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly
filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of August 27,
1968, and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions
of Section 3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance
to Provide for the Making of Public Improvements, Defraying the Expense
Thereof by Special Assessment and a Special Assessment Procedure," the
Council does hereby set Monday, October 21, 1968, at 8:00 P. M. as
the date and time for a public hearing on the necessity for such proposed
improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council in
the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to
Section 3.04 of said Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is
required by Section 3.04 of said ordinance.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1068-68 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 27, 1968, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to
the proposed construction of sidewalks on both sides of Farmington Road
from Schoolcraft to Five Mile Road (such proposed sidewalks to be 5 feet
in width in front of all residential property and 6 feet in width in front
of all commercial or industrial property), wherein the City Engineer has
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
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proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part,
if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica-
tions and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of August 27, 1968, and that there has been
a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 3.03 of Ordinance
No. 401, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Making of
Public Improvements, Defraying the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment
and a Special Assessment Procedure," the Council does hereby set Monday,
October 21, 1968, at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a public hearing
on the necessity for such proposed improvement, which public hearing
shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.04 of said Ordinance No. 401, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.04 of said
ordinance.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1069-68 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia did on May 22,
1968 under Council Resolution No. 551-68, petition the Wayne County Drain
Commissioner to initiate a program for the construction of Livonia Drain
No. 1 extension and branches, which project is a part of the 1968 Master
Storm Drainage System for the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a portion of this immediate project is emergency in
nature, in that it is urgently necessary to provide drainage within the
Rosedale Park area and for the proposed construction of an outdoor swim-
ming pool, and it is the desire of the Council to proceed immediately
with this segment of the overall drainage project, and
WHEREAS, it appears that this can be done by "borrowing"
sufficient funds out of certain other appropriate drain projects wherein
there exists surplus construction funds, the same to be repaid upon the
successful sale of bonds for the project covered under Council Resolution
No. 551-68,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wayne County Drain
Commissioner is requested to take all steps necessary to proceed with the
construction of the storm drainage in the Rosedale Park area as petitioned
for under Council Resolution No. 551-68, by "borrowing" money from any
other appropriate Livonia Drainage project where there are surplus
construction funds, the same to be repaid when bonds are sold and monies
are available.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously adopt-
ed, it was
#1070-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Munici-
pal Judge, dated August 22, 1968, wherein he has recommended a proposed
amendment to the Traffic Ordinance so as to make the same comply with the
provisions set forth in Act 61 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1967,
Section 904, (MSA 9.2604), the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Department of Law for the preparation of the subject ordinance amend-
ment; further, the Traffic Bureau of the Police Department is requested
to submit its report and recommendation in this regard.
Councilman Ventura introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 449,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "BUILDING
CODE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA,U BY
AMENDING SECTION 4.09 OF ARTICLE IV 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
Lmeeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1071-68 RESOLVED, that the proposed Ordinance cited as the "Radio and
Television Broadcasting Interference Ordinance" submitted by the Department
of Law, is hereby referred to the Legislative Committee; further, the
Communication Technician of the Police Division is requested to submit
his report and recommendation to the said Committee, in this regard.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1072-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Assistant City Engineer, dated April 21, 1968, approved by the City Engin-
eer, the Assistant Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of McCarthy
Contracting Company, Post OffioeBox 257, Farmington, Michigan, for
constructing the Cavour Avenue Paving Project from Five Mile Road to
Lancaster, for the estimated cost of $14,966.90 (based on the Engineering
Division's estimate of units of work involved), and subject to a Final
Payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work; further, the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjust-
ments 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 other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1073-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated August 21, 1968 from the Assistant City Engineer, approved by the
City Engineer and the Assistant Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid
of Harry Fox, Inc., 28150 Hayes, Roseville, Michigan, for clearing and
grubbing the proposed Industrial Road located in the N. 1/2 of Sections
28 and 29 in the City of Livonia, for the estimated cost of $8,277.00
(based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved),
and subject to a final payment based on the actual units of work as
constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this work; further, 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
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1074-68 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act, (MSA Section 5.2934), as well as Article XXIII of
Ordinance No. 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 Monday, October 21, 1968, at 8:00
P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
with respect to the following items:
(a) Petition 68-7-1-26, submitted by Jack N. Tucker and
Morris Friedman, for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road, east of
Yale, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2 to
P.S., the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution 8-83-68 recommended to the City Council
that Petition 68-7-1-26 be denied;
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L (b) Petition 68-5-1-18, submitted by John Carlesimo of
Carlesimo Concrete Products, Inc., for a change of
zoning of property located on the southwest corner of
Eight Mile Road and Beatrice in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 2, from M-1 to P, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution 7-68-68 recommended to the City
Council that Petition 68-5-1-18 be denied;
(c) Petition 68-6-6-4, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #689-68,
to amend Section 11.03(h) of the Zoning Ordinance, so
as to provide for a reduction from 1,000 to 500 feet of
distance between Class "C" liquor licensed establish-
ments in certain instances, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution 7-73-68 recommended to the City
Council that Petition 68-6-6-4 be denied;
further, that 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 and 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 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 orning 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 Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1075-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 28,
1968 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
8-85-68 adopted on August 13, 1968 with regard to Petition 68-7-2-12,
submitted by James Moriarty requesting permission to construct a special
trade contractors building as a waiver use on property zoned M-1 and
located on the west side of Stark Road north of the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway in the North 1/2 of Section 28, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
68-7-2-12 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon
the same condition as that which is set forth in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
L
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopt-
ed, it was
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#1076-68 RESOLVED, that the Cquncil having held a public hearing on
August 19, 1968 with respect to Petition 67-10-6-7, submitted by the City
L. Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 1200-65, relative to
whether or not to amend the Zoning Ordinance so as to add Article XXIX,
I-C District Regulations, the Planning Commission in its resolution
4-51-68 having recommended that Petition 67-10-6-7 be approved, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1077-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in council resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 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. 68-1-1-3 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
R-1 TO PS.
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 Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1078-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 17, 1968, from the City Planning Commission which transmits its
resolution #9-109-68 adopted on September 17, 1968, with regard to Petition
68-7-2-14, submitted by Super Slide East, Inc., requesting to be granted
a waiver of use permit to erect a super slide and to maintain and operate
the slide on property located in Wonderland Center in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 35, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 68-7-2 1ltis hereby approved
and granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as these
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, this 622nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 10:45 P. M., September 18, 1968.
ADDISON W. BACON, 100 Cl- k.