HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1968-03-27 9365
L MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED SIX HUNDRED FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 27, 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 8:07 P. M.. Roll was called with the following resultPresent--
Peter A. Ventura, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Edward H. McNamara, Robert F. Nash, Edward G.
Milligan and *Jerry Raymond. Absent--Jack Salvadore.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#24O-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Guy M. Holwig,
29147 West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan, dated February 22, 1968, with
respect to the need for the City to adopt an ordinance which regulates
and licenses the operation of auto wash establishments in the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Law
for its report and recommendation relative to the feasibility of preparing
an ordinance in this regard, for submission to the Council.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, McNamara and Ventura.
NAYS : Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The request from Hearthstone Home Owners' Association for a sidewalk along
the south side of Eight Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Grand River, was
received and filed for the information of the Council inasmuch as council resolution
#159-68 did previously request that the City Engineer prepare a report regarding
same.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilmen Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#241-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Hearthstone Home Owners' Association, dated February 23, 1968, and before
L determining to provide sidewalks to be located on Morlock Road between
Maplewood Avenue and Middlebelt Road 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,
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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.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#242-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mrs. Harold Mays,
35800 Joy Road, dated February 27, 1968, regarding the division of her
property for taxation purposes and the application of the City's Zoning
Ordinance with respect to the same, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Department of Law for its report.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#243-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of Rev. Myron D.
Hornyak of the Sacred Heart Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does herein authorize and
request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison Company,
on forms provided by such Company, for the installation of a street light
of suitable lumen strength to be installed at the intersection of Six
Mile Road and Savoie in the City of Livonia, Michigan, it being the
determination of the Council that said intersection requires lighting in
order to protect the public safety of the people.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Nash and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#244-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication submitted by the
City Engineer, dated March 12, 1968, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, pursuant to CR#648-67
regarding the number of churches in the City that are paying for street
lights under the provisions of the special assessment procedure, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#245-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jack N. Tucker,
attorney, submitted in behalf of Mr. Morris Friedman, dated March 1,1968,
wherein an offer is made to sell 1.52 acres of land in Section 21 to the
City for the sum of $9,120.00, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and recommendation.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Nash and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
The communication from Arthur G. Jenkins, Postmaster, Livonia, dated
February 21, 1968, relative to the widening of Merriman Road between Plymouth and
Schoolcraft Roads, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#246-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Engineer-
ing Department furnish the Council with status reports on the progress
of all paving and road improvement projects in the City, and especially
those approved by the recent bond issue; further, such status reports are
requested to be submitted at two week intervals.
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 8:25 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#247-68 RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission is hereby requested to
make a study and recommendation to the City Council in regard to off-street
parking for existing businesses along Five Mile Road in its entirety
which will be affected when Five Mile Road is improved and widened.
*The President resumed the Chair at 8:27 P. M.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#248-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Public Safety, dated March 6, 1968, approved by the Mayor for submission,
a communication from the Department of Law, dated February 28, 1968, as
well as a letter from Mercury Scrap Iron & Metal Company, dated Feb. 19,
1968, with regard to the impounding of motor vehicles and the disposal of
abandoned cars in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby request
that the Budget Director and the Director of Public Safety do all things
necessary for the purpose of advertising and taking bids in connection
with the establishment of a vehicle pound for the City of Livonia and the
disposal of abandoned cars, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance
L No. 216, as amended, the Financial Ordinance.
*Councilman Raymond arrived at 8:30 P. M.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#249-68 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is requested to indicate
whether or not municipalities may enact an ordinance regulating and
prohibiting electrical interference by "Ham" radio operators.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Municipal Confidential Secretaries' Association, dated February 28, 1968,
wherein certain requests are made relative to wages and benefits in behalf
of members of the Association, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the City's Bargaining Team for the purpose of entering into negotiations,
in accordance with provisions of law and the City Charter.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#250-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Municipal Confidential Secretaries' Association, dated February 28, 1968,
wherein certain requests are made relative to wages and benefits in behalf
of members of the Association, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the next study session of the Council, to be held April 15, 1968.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Raymond, Nash and Ventura.
NAYS : Kleinert and McNsmAra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#251-68 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to
submit its report relative to the question of who can properly bargain
in behalf of the City in collective bargaining negotiations conducted with
the employee groups.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#252-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated February 7, 1968, approved by the Mayor and
the Budget Director, which transmits a resolution made by the Civil
Service Commission with regard to the application of the quarterly cost-
°P.:living adjustment provided for in the agreement with Local 192 to
certain general classifications in the City's service, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Finance Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#253-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated February 8, 1968, approved by the Mayor and
the Budget Director, which submits a recommendation adopted by the Civil
Service Commission with respect to rates and classifications for seasonal
work in the Parks and Recreation Department, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission with regard
to "sports officials" and "playground personnel"; further, the Council
does hereby refer the balance of the recommendations contained therein to
the Finance Committee for its report and recommendation with regard to
same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#254-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated February 7, 1968, approved by the Mayor and the
Budget Director, which submits a recommendation adopted by the Civil
Service Commission with respect to the establishment of the classifications
of Seasonal Engineering Aide and Seasonal Field Inspector in the Engineer-
ing Division of the Department of Public Works and the establishment of
rates for these classifications, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of the action taken by the Civil Service Commission in the
manner indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#255-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated March 4, 1968, which submits a recommendation
adopted by the Civil Service Commission with respect to the reclassifica-
tion of one position of Clerk-Stenographer I to Clerk III in the
Identification/Central Records Bureau of the Police Division of the
Department of Public Safety, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of the action taken by the Civil Service Commission in the manner
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated March 4, 1968, which submits a recommendation
adopted by the Civil Service Commission with respect to the reclassifica-
tion of one position of Clerk-Stenographer I to Clerk III in the
Identification/Central Records Bureau of the Police Division of the
Department of Public Safety, the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the next Study Session to be held April 15, 1968.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS. Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash and Ventura.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#256-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Department of
Law to submit its opinion as to whether the reclassification of an
existing position which ostensibly is covered by a City Union Contract
may be accomplished as a management right, or in the alternative, may
such action properly be negotiated through collective bargaining procedures.
*The President of the Council was excused at 9 10 P. M. , for the balance
of the meeting, and relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#257-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated February 8, 1968, approved by the Mayor and
the Budget Director, which submits a recommendation adopted by the Civil
Service Commission regarding a proposed amendment to the Group Policy
with Great-West Assurance Company to define hours under which permanent
part-time employees are eligible for life insurance, accidental death
and dismemberment and loss of sight insurance, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#258-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated Jan. 31,
1968, from the Water and Sewer Baird, approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits its resolution #WS 1032 1/68, and to which is attached
the recommendation of the Department of Public Works, Division of Engineer-
ing, dated January 10, 1968, with respect to increasing the size of
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proposed sanitary sewer from 10" to 18" in the Sonigan Subdivision in
Section 28, the Council does hereby authorize the Water and Sewer Board
of the City of Livonia to authorize a sum not to exceed $6600.00, the
same to be allocated from the Contract Payment Fund of the Sewer Division
of the City for the purpose of reimbursing the developer the actual cost
for increasing the size of the proposed sanitary sewer from 10" to 18",
further, the Council does hereby authorize the City Clerk upon certifica-
tion by the City Engineer to reimburse the 5% plan review and field
inspection fee of the actual cost between the 10" and 18" pipe fees, which
sum should not exceed $330.00, based on the foregoing sum of $6600.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#259-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Safety, dated February 28, 1968, approved by the Mayor
and the Budget Director, wherein a request is made for the transfer of
certain funds from the Division of Police to the Civil Defense Budget,
the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $654.00 from the
Division of Police Budget Account 189-1 to Civil Defense Budget Account
166-1 for this purpose.
A rill call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Raymond was excused at 9.14 P. M.
The communication dated February 29, 1968 from the Superintendent of
Operations, submitted pursuant to CR#95-68, relative to a report on the equipment
purchased for the City's Municipal Golf Course, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#260-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, dated February 16, 1968, approved by the
Mayor, the Director of Public Works and the Budget Director, wherein a
request is made for certain changes in the 1968 Budget of the Operations
Division, the Council does hereby authorize the following changes:
A. Transfer of $2000 from Account No. 244-70 (tractor
replacement) to Account No. 317-48 (playground Maintenance),
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B. Transfer of $800.00 from the Forestry Supplies Account
No. 321-57 to•
1. $600.00 to Account No. 321-70, Capital Outlay, for
the replacement of 3 chain saws; and
2. $200.00 to Account No. 317-70 for the purchase of a
York Rake;
C. Transfer of $300.00 from Account No. 317-1, Salaries and
Wages, to Account No. 317-70 (York Rake).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#261-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Industrial Coordinator, dated February 19, 1968, approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from the Allied Supermarkets,
Inc. regarding the installation of traffic control signals on Merriman
and Plymouth Roads in the proximity of the Allied Supermarket Project,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Traffic Commission and the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for their respective report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#262-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director, dated February 22, 1968, approved for submission by the Mayor,
regarding membership dues of the City in the Michigan State Association
of Supervisors, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Finance
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#263-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Municipal Judge, dated February 28, 1968, wherein a request is made for
the funds necessary to purchase one secretarial chair in the Municipal
Court, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance 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 : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#264-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 31, 1968, submitting its resolution
#1-5-68, wherein it is recommended that the preliminary plat of the
H. E. Mallon Subdivision #1 located in the E. 1/2 of Section 3 be approved,
with certain conditions attached, 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 recommendation as to adequacy of
proposed improvements, compliance with all subdivision improvement require-
ments 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.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
L adopted, it was
#265-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 31, 1968, submitting its resolution
#1-6-68, wherein it is recommended that the preliminary plat of the H. E.
Mallon Subdivision #2 located in the E. 1/2 of Section 3 be approved, with
certain conditions attached, 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 recommendation as to adequacy of proposed
improvements, compliance with all subdivision improvement 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.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#266-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 31, 1968, submitting its resolution
#1-7-68, wherein it is recommended that the preliminary plat of the
C.M.I. Industrial Park Subdivision located in the W. 1/2 of Section 27 be
approved, as well as a communication from the Planning Director with
respect to this matter, the Council does hereby determine to defer action
with respect to the same pending receipt from the Department of Public
LWorks of its report and recommendation as to adequacy of proposed improve-
ments, compliance with all subdivision improvement 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.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#267-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 12, 1968, and the communication from the Livonia Housing
Commission, dated February 9, 1968, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with respect to the surveying of the City's requirements for middle-income
elderly housing, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee
of the Whole for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Raymond returned at 9:24 P. M.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 31, 1968, which transmits its resolu-
tion #1-12-68 with regard to Petition 67-7-3-6 submitted by Mrs. John
Gamble and other residents for the vacation of an alley south of and
parallel to Plymouth Road between Cavell and Arcola in Section 36, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and does hereby grant the said
Petition and Petition 67-7-3-6 is hereby approved; and the Department of
Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in
accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#268-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 31, 1968, which transmits its resolu-
tion #1-12-68 with regard to Petition 67-7-3-6 submitted by Mrs. John
Gamble and other residents for the vacation of an alley south of and
parallel to Plymouth Road between Cavell and Arcola in Section 36, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the next study session of the Council, to be held April 15, 1968.
Item on the agenda relative to Petition No. 67-8-1-29, submitted by
Brashear, Brashear, Mies and Duggan, Attorneys for Michael and Vivian C. Berry,
for change of zoning in Section 32 from C-1 to R-7, was removed and will appear on
a future study agenda.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was unanimously
adopted
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L #269-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 15, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #11-166-67 in regard to Petition No. 67-701-28, as amended,
submitted by Brashear, Brashear, Mies & Duggan, Attorneys for Tony and
Antoinette Rossi and Arthur and Jean Noggle, for a change of zoning on the
west side of Westmore Avenue approximately 160 feet north of Five Mile
Road and approximately 180 feet east of Farmington Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 15 from R-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on February 26, 1968 pursuant to
resolution 446-68, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 67-7-1-28 is hereby
approved, as amended from C-2 to C-1; 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 accord-
ance with this resolution.
The item on the agenda relative to petition #67-8-1-31, submitted by
Brashear, Brashear, Mies and Duggan, Attorneys for Abe Green, Aubrey H. Ettenheimer,
Leonard R. Farber, Howard Binkow and Rose-Hill Investment Company, for a change of
zoning in Section 31 from R-1 and C-1 to C-2 and R-7, was removed and will appear
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on the study session for April 15, 1968.
At 10.02 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, with the exception of Councilman Ventura.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#270-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 6, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #11-160-67 in regard to Petition No. 67-9-6-6, as amended,
submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend
Section 10.02(e) and Section 11.03(c) of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning
Ordinance, so as to provide regulations pertaining to restaurants, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on February 26, 1968, pursuant to resolution #46-68, the Council does
hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition No. 67-9-6-6 is hereby approved, as amended; and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543 in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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*Councilman Raymond was excused at 10:15 P. M.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#271-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 6, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #11-159-67 in regard to Petition No. 67-10-1-35, submitted
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning
on the south side of Six Mile Road, approximately 300 feet east of
Rougeway Drive in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13 from RUF to C-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
February 26, 1968 pursuant to resolution #46-68, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition No. 67-10-1-35 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#272-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 6, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #11-161-67 in regard to Petition No. 67-10-1-36, submitted
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion, for a change of zoning
on the east side of Ann Arbor Road between Ann Arbor Trail and West Chicago
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31 from RUF to C-1, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 26, 1968,
pursuant to resolution #46-68, the Council does hereby concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
67-10-1-36 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated February 28, 1968, from the Department of Law,
relative to enforcement of existing legislation in connection with backyard drainage,
as requested in council resolution #1016-66, was received and filed for the informa-
tion of the Council.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#273-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated March 2, 1968,
from The Allied Veterans' Committee of Livonia, Michigan, regarding the
Memorial Day Parade for 1968, the Council does hereby request the Parks
and Recreation Commission, together with interested citizens, to organize
a Memorial Day Parade and to expend a sum not to exceed $500.00 from
Account No. 102-22; further, the Council does hereby request the Director
of Public Safety to extend all necessary assistance of the Police Depart-
ment with respect to all matters under its jurisdiction which may be
required or pertinent to the conduct and success of the Memorial Day
activities; and further, the Council does hereby request the Mayor to do
all things necessary to provide the support of his office in obtaining
financial assistance for this function.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated March 12, 1968 from the Department of Law, which
submits copies of Orders in the case of Allison v. Bacon & Moelke, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#274-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from Mr. Oscar
M. Gunderson, Assistant County Highway Engineer for the Board of Wayne
County Road Commissioners, dated February 27, 1968, which submits a pro-
posed Sixth Amendatory Agreement to the Farmington Road Agreement, the
Council does hereby determine to table this matter until such time as a
further communication has been received from the Board of Wayne County
Road Commissioners relative to the engineering costs involved with respect
to the construction of the proposed grade separation at the C. & 0.
Railway crossing and Farmington Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#275-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated March 11, 1968, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Walter J. Mahalak to amend new Class C
License so as to add Leo R. Burton as partner and a new location at
11791 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
L
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS . None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#276-68 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 Kleinert, it was
#277-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director dated March 14, 1968, approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein a request is made for a transfer of sufficient funds for the
purpose of purchasing one desk, one chair and one printing calculator,
which equipment will be used by the Budget Analyst, the Council does hereby
authorize the transfer of $875.00 from Account No. 139-1 (Salaries and
Wages) to Account No. 139-70 (Capital Outlay) of the Budget-Purchasing
Budget for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#278-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated January 9, 1968 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #12-183-67 in regard to Petition No. 67-9-1-32, submitted
by Carl W Riegal, for a change of zoning at the southwest corner of
Schoolcraft and Merriman in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 from C-1 and
M-2 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on March 18, 1968 pursuant to resolution #103-68, the
Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition No. 67-9-1-32 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
LAYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Raymond returned at 10 24 P. M.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
aaopted, it was
#279-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Building
Department submit its report on the feasibility of the City enacting an
ordinance which would require the installation of humidifiers in the
construction of all new homes in the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#280-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated March 6, 1968, submitting its resolution
#2-22-68 wherein it is recommended that the final plat of Country Homes
Estates Subdivision No. 3, located in the Southeast 1/4 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 recommendation as to the adequacy and compliance with the
required proposed subdivision improvements and requirements in accordance
with City standards as well as the Plat Ordinance, Ordinance No. 500, as
amended.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#281-68 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted by residents
in Precinct 32 of the City of Livonia with respect to the speed limit on
Levan Road between Five and Six Mile Roads and the installation of a
traffic light to be located in the vicinity of the Hoover Elementary
School, the Council does hereby request that the Chief of Police do all
things necessary to adopt a temporary traffic regulation which would
establish a 25 mile an hour speed limit on Levan Road between Five and
Six Mile Roads; further, the Council does hereby request that the Traffic
Commission review this matter and submit its report and recommendation
with respect to the aforesaid speed limit on Levan Road between Five and
Six Mile Roads, as well as submit its report and recommendation relative
to the necessity for installing a traffic light to be located in the
vicinity of the Hoover Elementary School, further, the Council does hereby
request the Director of Public Works to also submit his report and recom-
mendation relative to the aforesaid installation of a traffic light at
the Hoover Elementary School.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#282-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets? Roads and Plats Committee, dated March 18, 1968, submitted
pursuant to CR#865-67, with respect to a letter from Mrs. Esther
Wawszyniak, 20220 Antago, Livonia, Michigan, dated June 25, 1967, and
before determining to install a street light on Parkville and the first
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block off Seven Mile Road behind Henry's Hamburger Restaurant, 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 be included in the proposed special
assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.03 of
Ordinance No. 401, as amended.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#283-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated March 18, 1968, submitted
pursuant to CR#923-67, in connection with the report submitted by the
Director of Public Safety, dated August 7, 1967 relative to drives on
residential streets, the Council does hereby request that the Department
of Law review this matter and thereafter submit its report relative to
the question of whether or not it is possible and practical for an
ordinance to be enacted which would prohibit entrances to and exits from
business parking lots onto residential streets, and if legally possible,
for the Department of Law to prepare and submit such ordinance for Council
consideration; further, the Director of Public Safety and the Traffic
Commission are hereby requested to submit their report and recommendation
as well.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#284-68 RESOLVED, that the communication from Burton Hollow Civic
Association regarding request for curbing of service drive and request
to ticket cars parking on the area, referred to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee in council resolution #56-68, is hereby discharged from
Committee and held in abeyance pending report from the Engineer as
requested in council resolution #950-67.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#285-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated March 18, 1968, submitted
pursuant to CR#953-67, with respect to a letter from the City Engineer,
dated August 9, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public
Works, and before determining to complete the pavement on the west side of
Henry Ruff immediately north of Lyndon Avenue (northwest corner) in the
City of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment,
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the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement the num-
ber 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 propor-
tion 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result,
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#286-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated March 18, 1968,
submitted pursuant to CR#1003-67, in connection with a letter from
the City Engineer, dated August 9, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the
Director of Public Works, with regard to the lighting of the proposed
I-96 Freeway from the I-275 Interchange to Inkster Road, the Council
does hereby determine that in view of the fact that the "Good Roads
Package" as enacted will require that the State Highway Department
assume the cost of street lighting commencing in January, 1970, since
it is not anticipated that the subject Freeway will be completed in
Livonia until after such date, to take no action with respect to this
matter at this time.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
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#287-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated March 18, 1968,
submitted pursuant to council resolution #1043-67, in connection with
a study prepared by the City Planning Department with respect to
residential development in the area south of Eight Mile Road, the Council
does hereby refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for a
revision of such report so as to include and reflect therein the
change of zoning at Merriman and Eight Mile Road to R-7, such revised
report to indicate how the subject zoning change will affect the balance
of the land located south of the same in this area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#288-68 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated March 18, 1968,
submitted pursuant to CR#180-68, in connection with the communication
from the Director of Public Safety, dated January 12, 1968, approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein a survey was submitted relating
street lighting to crime and the deterrent effect of the same, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Engineering
Division for its report relative to the question of whether or not
the City is in fact installing lighting in accordance with the standards
approved by the Illuminating Engineering Society, and if so, the
recommendation of the City Engineer as to whether or not the City
should establish minimum lighting standards if this is not already the
case.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#289-68 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated January 25, 1968 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 March 20, 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:
(1) Accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) Determine to make the improvement consisting of the installa-
tion of sidewalks on the east side of Levan Road from Jamison
Street to Five Mile Road in Idyl Wyld Estates Subdivision,
Section 20, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
described in said statement, and defray the cost of such improve-
ment 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 January 25, 1968;
(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:
Parcel 20F1 The West 208.71 feet of the North 148 feet of the
N. E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
Parcel 20F2 The South 60.71 feet of the North 208.71 feet of
the West 208.71 feet of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 20,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan.
Parcel 20E2a1 The North 100 feet of that part of the N.E. 1/4 of
Section 20, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at
a point on the N. and S. 1/4 section line distant
due south 208.71 feet from the N. 1/4 corner of
Section 20, and proceeding thence S. 89° 50' E.
208.71 feet, thence due south, 441.29 feet; thence
N. 89° 50' W. 208.71 feet; thence due north along
the N. and S. 1/4 section line, 441.29 feet to the
point of beginning.
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Parcel 20E2a2a That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the N. and S.
1/4 line of said section distant due South 308.71
feet from the N. 1/4 corner of Section 20 and
proceeding thence due south along the N. and S.
1/4 section line 341.29 feet, thence S. 89°50' E.
208.71 feet, thence due north 341.29 feet, thence
N. 89° 50' W. 208.71 feet to the point of beginning.
Parcel 20E2a2b That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the N. and S.
1/4 line of said section distant due south 650
feet from the N. 1/4 corner ofSection 20 and pro-
ceeding thence due south along the N. and S. 1/4
section line 100 feet; thence S. 89°50' E. 330
feet, thence due North 100 feet; thence N. 89°50'
W. 330 feet to the point of beginning.
Parcel 20E2b1 That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the N. and S.
1/4 section line distant due South 750 feet from
the N. 1/4 corner of Section 20 and proceeding
thence S. 89°50' E. 330 feet, thence due south
568.14 feet, thence N. 89°55'10" W. 330 feet,
thence due north along the N. and S. 1/4 section
line 568.47 feet to the point of beginning.
(7) Direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said
statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated January 25,
1968, and
(8) That upon 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 there-
upon 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.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#290-68 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated January 12, 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 March 20, 1968, after due notice as required by
Section 3.014 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 :
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(1) Accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) Determine to make the improvement consisting of the instal-
lation of paving and drainage improvements in Westland
Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1, located in the S. W. 1/4
of Section 27 in the 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 January 12, 1968,
(4) Determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$215,000.00;
(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 improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be $00.00 and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $214,999.60 shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in pro-
portion 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
unpaid balance,
(8) Designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 27 described as
beginning at a point on the south line of Section 27
distant S. 89° 13' 14" E. 1435.25 feet from the S. W.
corner of Section 27 and proceeding thence N. 0° 02'
31" E. 375 feet, thence N. 89° 13' 14" W. 80 feet;
thence N. 0° 02' 31" E. 189 feet; thence N. 89°
13' 14" W. 160 feet, thence N. 0° 02' 31" E. 317.11
feet, thence N. 89° 13' 14" W. 195.70 feet; thence due
north 541.68 feet; thence N. 89° 13' 14" W. 1000 feet
to the west line of Section 27, thence northerly along
said west line 448.88 feet, thence S. 89° 13' 14" E.
1320.32 feet; thence N. 0° 02' 31" E. 709.98 feet to
the south line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
right-of-way; thence S. 89° 12' 30" E. along said south
line 418.73 feet; thence S. 0° 02' 31" W. 2212.57 feet;
thence N. 89° 13' 14" W. 65 feet, thence S. 0° 02' 31"W.
375 feet to the south line of Section 27; thence N. 89° 13'
14" W. along said south line 237.50 feet to the point of
beginning.
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(9) That the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment 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; and
(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.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#291-68 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated February 21, 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 March 20, 1968, after due notice as required by
Section 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;
(2) Determine to make the improvement consisting of the installa-
tion of paving and drainage on a proposed east-west Industrial
Road, in the N. 1/2 of Sections 28 and 29, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, and excluding the Wayne Road improve-
ment from the proposed assessment project, 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 February 21, 1968,
(4) Determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$328,172.28,
(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;
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(6) That the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be $00.00, and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $328,172.28 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 the N. E. 1/4 of Section 29 and that
part of the N. 1/2 of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point on the N. & S. 1/4 line of
Section 29 distant S. 0° 35' 41" W. 2039.C6 feet from
the N. 1/4 corner of Section 29 and proceeding thence
N. 0° 35' 41" E. along said N. & S. 1/4 line 1373.06
feet, thence S. 89° 38' 30" E. 995.46 feet; thence N.
0° 15' 50" E. 667.30 feet to the north line of Section 29,
thence S. 89° 43' E. along said north line 677.0 feet,
thence southerly along the west line of Bureau of
Taxation Parcel No. 29A3a 950 feet ± to the S. W.
corner of said parcel; thence easterly 249 feet to the
S. E. corner of said parcel, thence northerly along the
east line of said parcel 950 feet t to the north line of
Section 29; thence S. 89° 43' E. along said north line
731.91 feet to the N. E. corner of Section 29; thence
easterly along the north line of Section 28 1980 feet,
thence southerly along the west line of Bureau of
Taxation Parcel No. 28E2b 352 feet to the S. W. corner
of said parcel; thence easterly 165 feet to the S. E.
corner of said parcel; thence northerly along the east
line of said parcel and extension thereof 352 feet to the
north line of Section 28; thence easterly along said north
line 330 feet ±; thence southerly along thewest line of
Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 28E1 352 feet to the S.W.
corner of said parcel, thence easterly along the south
line of said parcel 165 feet to the N. & S. 1/4 line of
Section 28; thence N. 0° 41' 44" E. 104 feet, thence
easterly along the north line of Lot No. 823a of Super-
visor's Livonia Plat No. 14 as recorded in Liber 70,
Page 69 of the Wayne County Records 100 feet to the N. E.
corner of said lot, thence S. 0° 41' 44" W. 344.96 feet;
thence S. 88° 16' 50" E. 494.66 feet; thence S. 0° 41'
44" W. 243.02 feet; thence N. 88° 16' 50" W. 47.17 feet,
thence S. 0° 41' 44" W. 288.70 feet; thence N. 88° 16'
50" W 3.19 feet; thence S. 0° 41' 44" W. 99.15 feet, thence
S. 88° 16' 50" E. 452.87 feet to the center line of Stark
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Road (86 feet in width), thence S. 15° 07' 25" W. 318.64 feet,
thence N. 89° 15' 42" W. 867.98 feet to the N. W.
corner of Lot 807a of said Supervisor's Livonia Plat
No. 14, thence S. 0° 34' W. 362.92 feet; thence N.
89° 15' 42" W. 1362.23 feet, thence S. 0° 34' W.
703.55 feet to the north line of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad right-of-way, thence Westerly along said
line 1320 feet to the east line of Section 29 and continuing
along said north line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
right-of-way in Section 29 735.53 feet to the S.W. corner
of Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 29A40, thence N. 81°
49' 09" W. 94.92 feet, thence along a tangent curve to the
right, said curve having a radius of 386.28 feet, a chord
bearing N. 40° 38' 22" W. and chord distance 508.67 feet,
an arc length of 555.26 feet to a point on the east line of
Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 29 A101, thence N. 00°
32' 25" E. along said line 171.54 feet to a point, said
point being the intersection of said line with the south
line of Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 29G3 extended
easterly, thence S. 89° 53' 22" W. 1493.79 feet to the
point of beginning.
(9) That the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special
assessment 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 determina-
tion 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 there-
upon 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.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#292-68 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated February 21, 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 March 20, 1968, after due notice as required by
Section 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
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(1) Accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) Determine to make the improvement consisting of the installa-
tion of water mains for the proposed east-west Industrial
Road, in the N. 1/2 of Sections 28 and 29, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, and excluding the Wayne Road improve-
ment from the proposed assessment project, 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 February 21, 1968;
(4) Determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$125,827.71;
(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 improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be $00.00, and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $125,827.71 shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in pro-
portion 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 the N. E. 1/4 of Section 29 and that part
of the N. 1/2 of Section 28, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as
beginning at a point an the N. & S. 1/4 line of Section
29 distant S. 0° 35' 41" W. 2039.06 feet from the N.
1/4 corner of Section 29 and proceeding thence N. 0°
35' 41" E. along said N. & S. 1/4 line 1373.06 feet,
thence S. 89° 38' 30" E. 995.46 feet, thence N. 0°15'50"
E. 667.30 feet to the north line of Section 29; thence S.
89° 4+3' E. along said north line 677.0 feet, thence
southerly along the west line of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel No. 29A3a 950 feet ± to the S.W. corner of said
parcel, thence easterly 249 feet to the S.E. corner of
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said parcel, thence northerly along the east line of said
parcel 950 feet ± to the north line of Section 29; thence
S. 89° 43' E. along said north line 731.91 feet to the
N.E. corner of Section 29; thence easterly along the
north line of Section 28 1980 feet, thence southerly along
the west line of Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 28E2b
352 feet to the S.W. corner of said parcel , thence
easterly 165 feet to the S. E. corner of said parcel;
thence northerly along the east line of said parcel and
extension thereof 352 feet to the north line of Section 28,
thence easterly along said north line 330 feet ±, thence
southerly along the west line of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel No. 28E1 352 feet to the S. W. corner of said
parcel; thence easterly along the south line of said
parcel 165 feet to the N. & S. 1/4 line of Section 28,
thence N. 0° 41' 44" E. 104 feet; thence easterly along
the north line of Lot No. 823a of Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 14 as recorded in Liber 70, Page 69 of the
Wayne County Records 100 feet to the N. E. corner of
said lot; thence S. 0° 41' 44" W. 344.96 feet; thence S.
88° 16' 50" E. 494.66 feet, thence S. 0° 41' 44" w.
243.02 feet; thence N. 88° 16' 50" W. 47.17 feet,
thence S. 0° 41' 44" W. 288.70 feet; thence N. 88°16'50"
W. 3.19 feet, thence S. 0°L41' 141i."i 1.99.15 feet, thence
S. 88° 16' 50" E. 452.87 feet to the center line of Stark
Road (86 feet in width), thence S. 15° 07' 25" W. 318.64
feet; thence N. 89° 15' 42" W. 867.98 feet to the N. W.
corner of Lot 807a of said Supervisor's Livonia Plat
No. 14; thence S. 0° 34' W. 362.92 feet; thence N.
89° 15' 42" W. 1362.23 feet, thence S. 0° 34' W.
703.55 feet to the north line of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad right-of-way; thence Westerly along said line
1320 feet to the east line of Section 29 and continuing
along said north line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
right-of-way in Section 29 735.53 feet to the S.W. corner
of Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 29A4,C4; thence N. 81°
49' 09" W. 94.92 feet; thence along a tangent curve to the
right, said curve having a radius of 386.28 feet, a chord
bearing N. 40° 38' 22" W. and chord distance 508.67
feet, an arc length of 555.26 feet to a point on the east
line of Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 29A1,C1, thence
N. 00° 32' 25" E. along said line 171.54 feet to a point,
said point being the intersection of said line with the
south line of Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 29G3 extended
easterly; thence S. 89° 53' 22" W. 1493.79 feet to the
point of beginning.
(9) That the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment 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
.tenets 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; and
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(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.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#293-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request their President
to arrange a meeting with the Planning Commission and concerned residents,
at a time convenient for all concerned, to discuss "Neighborhood
Analysis", as prepared by the Planning Department.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#294-68 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Parks and
Recreation Commission to seriously consider opening the Whispering
Willows Municipal Golf Course, for play, in April of 1968.
On motion of Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and
unanimously adopted, this adjourned 601st regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:59 P. M., March 27, 1968.
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ADDISON W. BACON, ty erk.