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MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 28, 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 8:37 P. M. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Peter A. Ventura, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Edward H. McNamara, Jerry Raymond, Robert F. Nash, Jack Salvadore and
Edward G. Milligan. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Steve Polgar, City Attorney; Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney; Don
Hull, City Planner; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; John T. Dufour,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety;
James Jordan, Police Chief; Wilbert A. Cooper, Director of Civil Defense; Henry
Sieferd, City Assessor; William J. Strasser, City Engineer; James Miller, Personnel
Director; Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian; Victor
C. Phillips. Budget Director; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; William
LaPine, Eldon Raymond and Francis Bouffard of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#145-68 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 598th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held February 21, 1968, are hereby approved.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#146-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Public
Relations Manager and the Dramatics Director in behalf of the Clarenceville
High School Thespian Troop 1292 to conduct a parade on March 23, 1968,
at 11 otclock a.m., from the Livonia Mall north to Clarenceville High
School parking lot for the purpose of advertising the school musical
"Pajama Game," the Council does hereby request that the Director of Public
Safety extend all the necessary assistance of the Police Department with
respect to all matters under its jurisdiction which may be required
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and pertinent to the conduct and success of such parade activities, and
further, with regard to the request made for the hanging of a sign over
Middlebelt Road on the school bridge, the Council does hereby approve of
such request, subject to such other approvals as may be necessary in this
regard.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#147-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
the action taken in council resolution #144-68, adopted on February 21,
1968, relative to the setting up of a special committee to review the
current Refuse Contract and the report on the operation of the Land Fill.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#148-68 RESOLVED, that the Committee of the Whole will meet in the Council
Chambers on Saturday, March 2, 1968 at 8.30 A.M., to review the current
Refuse Contract and tha operation of the Land Fill.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman McNamara took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Pet. #67-8-3-7)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#149-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the verbal report of the Water
and Sewer Committee with regard to a letter from the Chairman of the Water
and Sewer Board dated January 31, 1968, approved by the Mayor, transmitting
Water and Sewer Board resolution #WS 1035 1/68 wherein it is recommended
that the proposed Water Department Budget for the fiscal year 1968-69 be
adopted as submitted, the Council does hereby approve the Water Department
Budget for the fiscal year 1968-69 as submitted.
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f- roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore and Milligan.
NAYS : Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#150-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the verbal report of the Water
and Sewer Committee with regard to a letter from the Chairman of the Water
and Sewer Board dated January 31, 1968, approved by the Mayor, transmitting
Water and Sewer Board resolution #WS 1036 1/68 wherein it is recommended
that the proposed Sewer Department Budget for the fiscal year 1968-69 be
adopted as submitted, the Council does hereby approve the Sewer Department
Budget for the fiscal year 1968-69 as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
L By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#151-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Human
Relations Commission dated January 12, 1968, approved for submission by
the Mayor, wherein a request is made for an appropriation in the amount of
$936.00 to cover mailing costs for a brochure which has been prepared by
the Commission, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum
of $936.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to Account No.
172-18 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#152-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated January 23, 1968,
from the Woodcreek Farms Civic Association, wherein a request is made for
approval of a water service connection for the purpose of watering the
median island in Myrna Court where the same is located east of Farmington
Road, as well as the area located in said subdivision on the east side of
Farmington Road, the Council does hereby approve the said request, and
the Water and Sewer Division is requested to do all things necessaby
Lto implement the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES; Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
##153-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated January 15, 1968
from the Golfview Meadows Civic Association, regarding the condition of
streets located within the Golfview Meadows Subdivision and particularly
the condition of the pavement located in front of 16595 Fairway Drive, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Engineering Division for its
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
##154-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the petition received by the
City Clerk on January 10, 1968 from Donald Huff, 20417 Gill Road, the
Council does hereby approve of dividing Lot 16b of Fairway Subdivision in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, City of Livonia, into two parcels, the
legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
Parcel 1. The North 1/2 of Lot 16b, Fairway Subdivision,
Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
Parcel 2. The South 1/2 of Lot 16b, Fairway Subdivision,
Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, 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.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#155-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the petition received by the
City Clerk on January 11, 1968 from Robert C. Hall, 31201 Plymouth Road,
the Council does hereby approve of dividing certain acreage identified as
Item 35D28a located in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 35, City of Livonia, into
two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
Parcel 1 - A parcel of land in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as That part of the Northwest
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, described as beginning
at a point distant South 89° 59' 45" East, 542.00 ft. and
South 775.00 ft. from the Northwest corner of Section 35,
and proceeding thence South 90.00 ft. to a point, thence
North 89° 58' 45" West 256.00 ft. to a point, thence North
90.00 ft. to a point, thence South 89° 58' 45" East 256.00
ft. to point of beginning, except the East 30.00 ft. thereof
for highway,
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Parcel 2 - A parcel of land in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as • That part of the Northwest
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, described as beginning
at a point, distant South 89° 59' 45" East 542.00 ft. and South
865.00 ft. from the Northwest corner of Section 35, and
proceeding thence South 90.00 ft. to a point; thence North
89° 58' 45" West 256.00 ft. to a point; thence North 90.00
ft. to a point, thence South 89° 58' 45" East 256.00 ft. to
point of beginning, except the East 30.00 ft. thereof for
highway,
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: Kleinert, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore and Ventura.
NAYS : McNamara and Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#156-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Water and Sewer Board dated January 30, 1968, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits Water and Sewer Board resolution
#WS 1021 12/67, with respect to the 1968 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer
Extension Program, the Council does hereby approve the following applica-
tions at the estimated costs indicated
1. Farmington Road north of Cindy Avenue - - $2,500.00
(approved WS 843 7/66 - approved C. R. #899-66)
2. Levan Road south of Plymouth - 2,700.00
Raleigh Avenue north of Van Court and on
Parkdale Avenue south of Van Court - 18,500.00
3. 18318 Deering at Pickford Avenue - 1,600.00
4. Extension "A". Seven Mile Road from Flamingo
Avenue, west to 1300 ft. west of Merriman Road,
and Merriman Road south of Seven Mile to
Tarabusi Drain - 130,000.00
Extension "B". Merriman Court, north of Seven
Mile - 46,000.00
5. Myrna Avenue west of Hubbard Road - 21,000.00
6. Schoolcraft Road, E & W of Newburgh
(approved #WS 989 10/67) - 19,000.00
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L7. Farmington Road - Schoolcraft to Five Mile
Road (approved #WS 1019 1267)
1. 10" Sanitary Sewer Extension -
Parcel 21GG - 2,300.00
2. 10" Sanitary Sewer Extension -
service existing homes west side of
Farmington Road, north of Lyndon Avenue - 13,700.00
3. 6" Building lead service to Nursery building
immediately south of Board of Education
property - 1,000.00
Total Sanitary Sewer Extensions $258,300.00
further, the Council does hereby request the Board of County Road
Commissioners of Wayne County to approve the use of surplus funds which
may be available for the purpose of financing the aforesaid sanitary
sewer extensions, further, the Council does hereby request the Department
of Public Works and the Budget Director to do all things necessary to
advertise and take bids in accordance with provisions which are set forth
in Ordinance No. 216, as amended, the Financial Ordinance, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Board of County Road Commissioners of Wayne County.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 16, 1967, and the report and
recommendation dated December 28, 1967, from the Director of Public Safety,
in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Livonia Penthouse, Inc. for a new Entertainment Permit to be held in
conjunction with existing 1967 Class C license with Dance Permit to be
located at 31735 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#157-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 16, 1967, and the report and
recommendation dated December 28, 1967, from the Director of Public Safety,
L in connection therewith, the Council does hereby table the request from
Livonia Penthouse, Inc. for a new Entertainment Permit to be held in
conjunction with existing 1967 Class C license with Dance Permit to be
located at 31735 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, to the next Study
Session of the Council to be held March 13, 1968.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES : McNamara, Raymond, Ventura, Salvadore, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The *Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
*The President relinquished the Chair at 9.19, to speak on the above motion,
and resumed the Chair at 9:21 P. M.
The letter from Julius E. Allen of the law firm of Allen and Tendler
relative to an application for a B-Hotel License for Angelo DiPonio, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#158-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sidney Spitz dated
February 3, 1968, with regard to the 1967 tax statement he received with
respect to Lot 1 located in Alden Village Subdivision in the South 1/2 of
Section 28, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of
LLaw for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#159-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the North
Central Livonia Civic Association dated January 29, 1968, and before
determining to provide sidewalks to be located (a) on the south side of
Eight Mile Road between Inkster and Middlebelt Roads, (b) on Middlebelt
Road between Five Mile and Eight Mile Roads, and (c) on Farmington Road
between Five Mile and Eight Mile Roads, in the City of Livonia, the cost
of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is
hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show
tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be
prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recom-
mendation 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.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#160-68 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Safety
Committee of the Madison School P.T.A. and from Mr. Rolland H. Upton,
Assistant Superintendent of the Livonia Public Schools, received by the
City Clerk on January 30, 1968, and before determining to provide side-
walks on Harrison Avenue between Five Mile Road and Broadmoor in Section
13, in the City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special
assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the
assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement,
the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant,
and to prepare and cause to be 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 included in the pro-
posed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section
3.03 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#161-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the President of
the Thompson-Brown Company dated January 30, 1968, with regard to the
matter of partitioning or dividing of lots in a recorded plat, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation.
At 9:29 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated January 17, 1968, which submits a proposed amendment to the
Misdemeanor Ordinance, Ordinance No. 145, which would purport to authorize
the police personnel to temporarily question suspicious persons in public
places, the Council does hereby reject the principle of such legislation
and takes no action in this regard.
LBy Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#162-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated January 17, 1968, which submits a proposed amendment to the
Misdemeanor Ordinance, Ordinance No. 145, which would purport to authorize
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the police personnel to temporarily question suspicious persons in public
places, the Council does hereby table this item to March 20, 1968 at
7:30 P. M. at which time the Mayor is invited to meet with the Council
and state his views on the matter.
*The President relinquished the Chair at 10 00 P. M. to speak on the above
resolution and resumed the Chair at 10.02 P. M.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#163-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Mayor dated
January 24, 1968, regarding the furnishing by the City of plastic garbage
can liners to residents of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Water and Sewer Committee of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#164-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 9, 1968 from the City Planning Commission regarding the Workable
Program For Community Improvement submitted pursuant to Section 101(c) of
the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development, the Council does hereby determine that it has reviewed
the City of Livonia's current Workable Program and does hereby approve of
same for its annual submission in order to obtain Program recertification,
by such approval, the City Council confirms its obligation to use its
authority and local public and private resources in an effective plan of
action to prevent and eliminate blight as well as to submit an annual
report of progress to the Administrator of the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#165-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 13, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #9-129-67 in regard to Petition 67-7-1-25 submitted by the
City Planning Commission, pursuant to Industrial Development Commission
Resolution #156-5-67, for a change of zoning on the north side of Six Mile
Road, east of Haggerty Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, from C-2
and R-5C to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on December 11, 1967, pursuant to resolution
#1117-67, the Council does hereby table this matter at the request of the
City Planner.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#166-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 13, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #9-130-67 in regard to Petition 67-7-1-26 submitted by the
City Planning Commission, pursuant to Industrial Development Commission
Resolution #156-5-67, for a change of zoning on the south side of Six Mile
Road and west of the proposed I-96 Freeway right-of-way in Section 18, from
R-3B and C-2 to M-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on December 11, 1967, pursuant to resolution #1118-67,
as well as having considered the letter dated February 16, 1968 from the
Industrial Coordinator in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
67-7-1-26 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indi-
cating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543 in accordance
with this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#167-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 26, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #10-147-67 in regard to Petition 67-9-6-5 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion, to determine whether or not
to amend Section 18.45 (b), Protective Walls, of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to require a cash bond in
an amount equal to $18.00 per lineal foot of wall required, instead of
$12.00, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on January 8, 1968 pursuant to resolution #1204-67, the Council
does hereby concur in part with the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and said Petition 67-9-6-5 is hereby approved and granted on the basis
of a cash bond in the amount of $18.00 per lineal foot; and the Department
of Law is hereby requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 543 in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#168-68 RESOLVED, that the Council having conducted a public hearing on
January 8, 1968 with respect to the necessity of pavement widening and
storm drainage on Levan Road from Schoolcraft Road to Plymouth Road, and
having also considered letters dated January 30, 1968 from Mr. E. J. Johnson,
Property Management, Ford Motor Company, the Council does hereby refer this
matter back to the Engineering Division for the purpose of revising previ-
ously submitted recommendations with respect to this matter.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#169-68 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 56, more
particularly described in Council Resolution No. 847-67 adopted on
August 21, 1967, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and
Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, the City Council
has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special
assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis or ornamental street lighting with underground wiring being
installed on Lyndon Avenue between Middlebelt Road and Henry Ruff Road in
Section 23, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, in said Special
Assessment District No. 56;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that an ornamental street lighting system with underground wiring
shall be installed, and that the assessments set forth in said Special
Assessment District No. 56 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon
benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the
City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment
Roll No. 56 based on installation of an ornamental street lighting system
frith underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects,
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 Assessment Roll shall then be immediately transmitted to
the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in
Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on
forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director, dated January 23, 1968, with regard to the cost involved in
implementing the Service Recognition Program previously approved by the
Council in its resolution #983-67, the Council does hereby determine to
transfer the sum of $1,411.73 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account
to Account #159-22 for this purpose.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#170-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director, dated January 23, 1968, with regard to the cost involved in
implementing the Service Recognition Program previously approved by the
Council in its resolution #983-67, the Council does hereby table this
matter until such time as a confirmation is received from the Bargaining
Team of the City that they have no objections in this regard.
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L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES : Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS . Kleinert and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#171-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated January 10, 1968, approved by the Mayor and the
Budget Director, which transmits recommendations made by the Civil Service
Commission with respect to.
1. The retitling of the classification of Chief Librarian
to City Librarian; and
2. The establishment of the classification of Assistant
City Librarian and providing a salary range for such
classification, and
3. The establishment of the classification of Librarian II
and providing a salary range for such classification, and
4. Extending the rate adjustments proposed to be effective
December 1, 1967 to the salary ranges for these proposed
classifications
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Library Commission for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#172-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter,dated January 31,
1968 from Burton Hollow Civic Association, wherein a request is made for
the furnishing of water extensions to City owned lands on islands,
boulevards and cul-de-sacs within Burton Hollow Estates Subdivisions
numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, the Council does hereby approve the said request
and the Water and Sewer Division is requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to implement the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS • None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
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#173-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 25, 1968 from the City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and
the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Gordon-
Begin company the sum of $1200.00 deposited with the City in accordance
with resolution #466-56 adopted on July 16, 1956, as thereafter subsequently
amended, including the action taken on February 1, 1960 by Council
Resolution #57-60 which previously reduced such financial assurances to
$1,200.00, except that the sum of $1,187.50 shall be deducted from the
cash funds now on deposit with the City for the purpose of covering the
cost involved in completing sidewalk construction and curb repairs in the
manner indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Engineering Division, dated January 9, 1968,
relative to the final costs of the Merriman Road and MiddlebeltRoad projects, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Engineering Division, dated January 5, 1968,
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relative to the status of Van Road and Jay Street as public roads was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the City Engineer, dated January 12, 1968, relative
to Levan Road Pavement Widening, Plymouth to Schoolcraft, Special Assessment Project,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED that, Skover & Associates, 32401 Eight Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the
proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision Sonigan Subdivi-
sion, located in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 28, City of Livonia, the said
proposed preliminary plat being dated September 12, 1967, and it further
appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the
City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on
September 19, 1967, and it further appearing that such preliminary plat,
together with Development Plans and Specifications for improvements therein
have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is
set forth in the report of that department dated February 5, 1968, there-
fore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on
the following conditions :
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(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Plat Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 590, as amended, the subdivision regulations of the Planning
Commission; the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public
Works and the development plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such Department, all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the
effective date of this resolution; failing this, the approval contained
herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid in the time and manner provided in the
said Plat Ordinance, as amended•
(3) That the installation of such improvements shall be subject
at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the
Department of Public Works and such improvements shall not be considered
as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until there is
filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section 7.03 of
said Plat Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans,
(5) Cash payments to be made to the City•
Trees (Not Applicable)
Traffic Control Signs $ 60.00
Review of plans, inspection & administration
(5% before contingencies) 4,326.50
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
subdivision regulations,
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council with-
in two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution, the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision
if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved
herein and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of the Plat Act, Plat Ordinance, and this resolution.
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements, the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia, surety bond, certified check, cash bond or
other financial assurance in such form as may be approved by the Department
of Law, guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such improvements,
utilities and grading by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that
in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances,
the same shall be in the following amounts:
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General Improvement Bond - $95,000.00, of which at least
9,500.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - Not Applicable.
(9) That the requirements for the installation of sidewalks, as
well as the trees are hereby waived pursuant to the provisions set forth
in the Plat Ordinance, and further, the requirements for distribution
lines for telephone and electric service to be placed underground are
similarly waived.
(10) That the developer shall be required to install an 18"
sanitary sewer in lieu of the 10" sewer as originally proposed, but the
developer shall be reimbursed for the difference in sanitary sewer sizes,
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
RESOLVED, that the above resolution be amended so as to delete
the provision which waives the requirements for distribution lines for
telephone and electric service to be placed underground.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result•
AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS• Kleinert.
The President declared the amendment adopted.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as amended, as follows •
#174-68 RESOLVED that, Skover & Associates, 32401 Eight Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the
proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision. Sonigan Subdivision,
located in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 28, City of Livonia, the said proposed
preliminary plat being dated September 12, 1967, and it further appearing
that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the City
Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on September 19,
1967; and it further appearing that such preliminary plat, together with
Development Plans and Specifications for improvements therein have been
examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is set forth
in the report of that department dated February 5, 1968, therefore, the
City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the
following conditions
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, Including the Plat Ordinace,
Ordinance No. 500, as amended, the subdivision regulations of the Planning
Commission, the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public
Works and the development plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such Department, all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accompl=shed and completed within a period of two (2) years from the
effective date of this resolution; failing this, the approval contained
herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
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(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia shall be fully paid in the time and manner provided in the said
Plat Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of such improvements shall be subject
at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the
Department of Public Works and such improvements shall not be considered
as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until there is
filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section 7.03
of said Plat Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans;
(5) Cash payments to be made to the City
Trees (Not Applicable)
Review of plans, inspection & administration
(5% before contingencies) $4,326.50
Traffic Control Signs 60.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
subdivision regulations,
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within
two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution, the City Council
shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in
substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of the Plat
Act, Plat Ordinance, and this resolution.
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements, the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia, surety bond, certified check, cash bond
or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved by the
Department of Law, guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such
improvements, utilities and grading by the proprietor within the prescribed
period, that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial
assurances, the same shall be in the following amounts •
General Improvement Bond - $95,000.00, of which at least
9,500.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - Not Applicable.
(9) That the requirements for the installation of sidewalks, as
well as the trees are hereby waived pursuant to the provisions set forth
in the Plat Ordinance, but it shall be required, however, that the
distribution lines for telephone and electric service are to be placed
underground and ornamental street lights are to be provided throughout
the subdivision as set forth in the City ordinances.
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(10) That the developer shall be required to install an 18"
sanitary sewer in lieu of the 10" sewer as originally proposed, but the
developer shall be reimbursed for the difference in sanitary sewer sizes.
with the following result
AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#175-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Engineering Division, dated January 31, 1968, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with respect to the
action taken in C.R. #1278-66 relating to the apportionment of costs in
the Special Assessment District created in Section 11 with respect to the
Pickford Gardens and Hillcrest Avenue Subdivision's backyard drainage
matter and the revision of the assessment roll with respect to the same
due to the fact that certain property owners installed a portion of the
improvement themselves, the Council does hereby authorize the revision
of the said special assessment schedule and the correction of the City
Treasurer's records, as well as a refund of any payments which may have
been received in the manner indicated and as attached to the aforesaid
communication, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purposes of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS • None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#176-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission, approved by the Mayor and the Budget Director,
with regard to the construction of the two artificial indoor ice rinks to
be located at Devonshire Park and Ford Field, the Council having previously
accepted bids received with respect to this matter in C. R.#101+-67, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendations set forth
in the aforesaid communication, as follows -
1. That the bid previously submitted by West Side Construction
Company under addendum No. 2 with respect to roof construction
shall be reduced in the amount of $8,200.00 due to a
mathematical error which occurred at the time the original
bid in this regard was submitted.
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2. The Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of West
Side Construction Company, Alternate #2, at a cost of
$11,770.00, the bid submitted by Standard Plumbing and
Heating Company, Alternate # M-3, at a cost of $750.00, and
the bid of Gillis Electric Company, Alternate # E-1, at a
cost of $410.00 for the installation of kitchen equipment at
the said two indoor ice rinks.
further, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure of the sum of
$4,730.00 from the General Obligation Parks and Recreational Facilities
Bonds for thhse purposes, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute contracts for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidders and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#177-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission, dated January 10, 1968, approved by the Mayor
and the Budget Director, wherein a request is made for the transfer of
$200.00 for the purpose of paying the balance of the cost to the Water
Department for tap-in fees and water assessments at the Senior Citizens'
Center on Stark Road, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
transfer of the sum of $200.00 from the Unappropriated Surplus Account to
Special Account #360-68 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 10 07 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to submit
an opinion to the Council as to whether or not any funds from any activity
of City government can be deposited in funds other than the General Fund.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to limit
the opinion as to revenues from Parks sand Recreation concessions, Swimming
Pools, Skating Rinks, etc.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that the amendment be amended so as to also include
the fees from the sale of photostatic copies of accident reports.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment to the amendment with the following result!
AYES : Ventura.
NAYS . Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, *Salvadore, Milligan and Nash.
The Vice-President declared the amendment to the amendment denied.
*Councilman Salvadore stated that his "no" vote was cast because he felt
that the amendment was politically motivated.
A roll call vote was taken on the original amendment with the following result
AYES * McNamara, Raymond, Ventura and. Milligan.
NAYS : Kleinert, Salvadore and Nash.
The Vice-President declared the amendment adopted.
A roll call vote was conducted on the resolution, as amended, as follows :
#178-68 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to
-submit an opinion to the Council as to whether or not any funds from any
activity of City government can be deposited in any funds other than the
General Fund; further, this opinion is limited as to revenues from Parks
and Recreation concessions, Swimming Pools, Skating Rinks, and the like.
with the following result.
AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Ventura and. Milligan.
NAYS: Kleinert, Salvadore and Nash.
The Vice-President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted.
*The President resumed the Chair at 11:23 P. M.
*Councilman Salvadore was excused at 11:24 P. M.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#179-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 8, 1968, submitting its resolution
#12-173-67 wherein it is recommended that the preliminary plat of the
Gold Manor Subdivision No. 2 located on the north side of Six Mile Road
and east of Newburgh Road in the West 1/2 of Section 8 be approved, the
Council does hereby determine to defer action with respect to the same
pending receipt from the Department of Public Works of its report and
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recommendation as to adequacy of proposed improvements, compliance with all
subdivision improvement requirements of the City and the established
requirements of the City and the estimated total cost of all proposed
and required public improvements, utilities and grading, in accordance
with the Plat Ordinance, Ordinance No. 500, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Milligan and Ventura.
NAM : None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#180-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Safety, dated January 12, 1968, approved for submission
by •the Mayor, wherein a survey is submitted relating street lighting to
crime and the deterrent effect of the same, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report
and recommendation.
*Councilman Salvadore returned at 11 26 P. M.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#181-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Zoning
Board of Appeals, dated February 1, 1968, wherein a request is made for
funds sufficient to purchase an IBM typewriter to be used in the Office of
the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the sum of $450.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to
Account #158-70 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES . McNamara, Nash, Salvadore and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert, Raymond and Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated February 6, 1968,
relative to the legality of providing special or reduced rates for certain groups
in the use of City facilities, was received and filed for the information of the
L Council.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#182-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated February 2, 1968, approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to C.R. #1276-67 relating to the
operation of the City's Sanitary Landfill Site, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Committee of the Whole.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#183-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendation of the
Assistant Director of Public Works, dated February 5, 1968, approved by
the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the final payment in the amount of
14,040.00 to the firm of Stellwagen, DiClemente and Mouw, Incorporated,
which sum represents the balance due on a contract between that firm and
the City of Livonia, dated August 16, 1966, for the preparation of a
preliminary study and plans for the construction of a Garbage and
Incinerator Facility, 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 : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#184-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 29, 1967, from the City Planning Commission, which sets
forth its resolution #11-162-67 in regard to Petition 67-5-1-17 submitted
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone Lot 495
located at the Southeast corner of St. Martins and Purlingbrook in Section
2 from RUFA to R-8, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on January 29, 1968 pursuant to resolution #1291-67
the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 67-5-1-17 is hereby approved and granted,
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such
map the Department of Law is requested to prepare an Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543 in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#185-68 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated November 16, 1967 on all matters required by Sections
3.03 and 4.01 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and a first public hearing
having been held thereon on January 29, 1968, after due notice as required
by Section 3.04 of said ordinance, and careful consideration having been
given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
3.05 of said ordinance.
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1. Accept and approve said statements in all respects,
2. Determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of ornamental street lighting with underground
wiring in Judson Gardens Subdivision No. 3, Renwick Park
Subdivision No. 2, part of Kingsbury Heights Subdivision No. 3,
and Bureau of Taxation Parcels 17F1, F2a and 17F2b, Section
17, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described
in said statement; and 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 the improvement as
set forth in said statement dated November 16, 1967;
4. Determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid
by special assessment upon the property especially benefited,
5. Determine that the assessment made for such improvement shall
be paid in annual installments, according to said statement,
6. Designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows•
A special assessment district located in the N.E. 1/4
of Section 17, T. 1 S, , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, being more particularly described as follows :
Lots 75 through 156 both inclusive of Judson Gardens
Subdivision #3 of part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 17,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 89, Pages 97 and 98 of Wayne County
Records.
also
A special assessment district located in the N. W. 1/4
of Section 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, being more particularly described as follows
Lots 12 through 77 both inclusive of Renwick Park
Subdivision #2 of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 17,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 90, Pages 1 and 2 of Wayne County
Records.
Lots 163 through 291 both inclusive and lots 299 through
326 both inclusive of Kingsbury Heights Subdivision #3 of
part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in
Liber 84, Pages 35, 36 and 37 of Wayne County Records.
and
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That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., described as beginning at a point distant
S. 0° 04' E. 1321.37 ft. and N 89° 22' 20" E.
663.14 ft. from the N. W. corner of Section 17 and
proceeding thence N. 89° 22' 20" E. 660 ft. , thence
N. 0° 06' 15" E. 440 ft. , thence S. 89° 22' 20" W.
660 ft.; thence S. 0° 06' 15" W. 440 ft. to the point
of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 17F1, F2a)
and
The N. W. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., except the north 60 ft. thereof, also except
the south 270 ft. of the north 330 ft. of the west 165 ft.
thereof, also except that part thereof described as
beginning at a point on the W. section line distant
S. 0° 04' E. 801.37 ft. from the N. W. corner of
Section 17 and proceeding thence S. 0° 04' E. along
said line 520 ft. , thence N. 89° 22' 20" E. 1323.14
ft. , thence N. 0° 06' 15" E. 440 ft. , thence S. 89°
22' 20" W. 660 ft. thence N. 0° 06' 15" E. 80 ft. ,
thence N. 89° 22' 20" W. 664.68 ft. to the point of
beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 17F2b).
7. Direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on
said statement as prepared by theCity Engineer dated
November 16, 1967, and
8. That uponcompletion of said rolls, 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 pursuant to Ordinance No. 401, as amended.
The communication dated January 12, 1968 from the Board of County Road
Commissioners of the County—of Wayne, Michigan, transmitting a copy of a report
entitled "Solid Waste Disposal for Wayne County, Michigan, 1967" was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#186-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated February 14, 1968, approved by the Mayor and the Budget
Director, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commis-
sion on February 13, 1968, wherein certain recommendations are made with
respect to the classifications of Foreman I and II in the Operations
Division of the Department of Public Works, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#187-68 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.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#188-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Director
of Public Works submit a report detailing the cost involved in lighting
the parking area located at the rear of the City Hall.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
1,.. NAYS . None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#189-68 WHEREAS, it is necessary to locate, establish, construct and
enclose branches of an existing County drain, known as FARMINGTON ROAD
RELIEF DRAIN, to be located entirely within the limits of the City of
Livonia, the location and route of said branches being as follows .
A closed branch extending northerly from the C & 0 railroad
approximately 600 feet west of Stark Road for a distance of
approximately 1260 feet; thence westerly along a proposed
Industrial Road for a distance of approximately 4800 feet
and easterly along the proposed Industrial Road for a dis-
tance of approximately 940 feet,
Also a closed branch extending southerly from the proposed
Industrial Road approximately 1450feet east of Levan Road
for a distance of approximately 660 feet.
AND WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the location,
establishing, constructing and enclosing of said branches are necessary
for the public health of the City of Livonia, and the entire cost thereof,
except that part representing benefits to State and County highways,
L should be assessed against the City of Livonia for public health,
AND WHEREAS, Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956,
as amended (the Drain Code of 1956) provides a feasible method of financing
the cost of said branches where the same are necessary for the public
health of the City and where the entire cost of the same is to be assessed
wholly against public corporations, as defined in said Chapter 20,
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AND WHEREAS, Section 486 of said Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan,
1956, as amended, provides as follows
"Sec. 486. The terms of this chapter shall be applicable to any
county drain located, or proposed to be located entirely within
the limits of a single city, village or township, if such public
corporation shall consent thereto by resolution adopted by its
governing body. In such case any petition required to be filed
hereunder shall be sufficient if signed by such public corporation
only."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia does
hereby consent to the making of the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act 40,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, applicable to the location,
establishing, constructing and enclosing of the branches set forth in the
preamble hereof, and does hereby consent to the location, establishing,
constructing and enclosing of the same pursuant to said Chapter 20 of Act
40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended.
2. The proposed branches set forth in the preamble hereof being
necessary for the public health of the City of Livonia, the Mayor and the
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, a petition praying for the location, establishing,con-
structing and enclosing of the same, as set forth in the preamble hereof,
pursuant to Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended,
which said petition, when signed, shall be filed with the County Drain
Commissioner of the County of Wayne, Michigan, together with a certified
copy of this resolution.
PETITION TO LOCATE, ESTABLISH, CONSTRUCT
AND ENCLOSE BRANCHES OF AN EXISTING COUNTY DRAIN
To• County Drain Commissioner
County of Wayne, Michigan
The City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, hereby petitions
the County Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne to locate, establish,
construct and enclose branches of an existing County Drain known as
FARMINGTON ROAD RELIEF DRAIN, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 20 of
Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, the location and route
of said branches to be as follows
A closed branch extending northerly from the C & 0 railroad
approximately 600 feet west of Stark Road for a distance of
approximately 1260 feet, thence westerly along a proposed
Industrial Road for a distance of approximately 4800 feet
and easterly along the proposed Industrial Road for a dis-
Ltance of approximately 940 feet,
Also a closed branch extending southerly from the proposed
Industrial Road approximately 1450 feet east of Levan Road
for a distance of approximately 660 feet.
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Your Petitioner respectfully shows that said branches are necessary
for the public health of the City of Livonia and are to be located entirely
within the corporate limits of the City of Livonia. There is attached to
this petition a certified copy of a resolution duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Livonia authorizing the affixing of its signature
to this petition by its Mayor and City Clerk.
CITY OF LIVONIA
By
Its Mayor
By
Its City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#190-68 AESOLVED,Gold Construction Co. , 17432 Westover Road, Southfield, Michigan,
48075 as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the
proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision- Gold Manor
Subdivision, located in theSouth 1/2 of Section 8, City of Livonia, the
said proposed preliminary plat being dated October 27, 1967, and it further
appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by
the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing on
November 14, 1967, and it further appearing that such preliminary plat,
together with Development Plans and Specifications for improvements therein
have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is
set forth in the report of that department dated February 26, 1968, there-
fore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat
on the following conditions .
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Plat Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 500, as amended, the subdivision regulations of the Planning
Commission, the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public
Works and the development plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such Department, all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the
effective date of this resolution, failing this, the approval contained
herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid in the time and manner provided in the said
Plat Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of such improvements shall be subject
at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of the
Department of Public Works and such improvements shall not be considered
as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until there is
filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section 7.03
of said Plat Ordinance, as amended,
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(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent
required by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development
plans;
(5) That the following cash payments be made to the City:
Trees $ 5,188.86
Traffic Control Signs 283.50
Plan review, field inspection and
administration (5% before
contingencies) 21,902.50
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
subdivision regulations,
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution, the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision
if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved
herein and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of the Plat Act, Plat Ordinance, and this resolution.
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements, the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia, surety bond, certified check, cash bond
or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved by the Depart-
ment of Law, guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such
improvements, utilities and grading by the proprietor within the prescribed
period, that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial
assurances, the same shall be in the following amounts :
General Improvement Bond - $436,000.00, of which at least
$ 10,000.00 shall be in cash
Sidewalk Bond - $ 45,700.00, of which at least
$ 9,140.00 shall be in cash.
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#191-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated February 22, 1968
from Stephan F. Slavik, Sr. , of Rouge Building Company, Inc. , the Council
does hereby reaffirm its approval previously given in Council Resolution
No. 312-66 adopted on March 16, 1966, for the proposed plat of Steven Brian
Subdivision to be located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, for an additional one-year period on the
express condition, however, that all provisions and requirements prescribed
in and set forth in Ordinance No. 500, as amended, the Plat Ordinance,
shall be deemed applicable to the proposed Steven Brian Subdivision; further,
that this reaffirmation shall not in any manner whatsoever be deemed to
relieve the proprietor of any other conditions or requirements which may
otherwise be affixed to the proposed plat.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, this 599th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 11 48 P. M., February 28, 1968.
ADDISON W. BACiON, ty Clerk.