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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1967-01-23 8429 MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On January 23, 1967, 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 8:13 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, Assistant City Attorney; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works, William J. Strasser, City Engineer, David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner, Don Hull, City Planner, Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; John T. Dufour, Director of Parks and Recreation; Carl E. Demek, Supt. of Operations Division, Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director, Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Thomas Griffiths, Jr. , Chief Accountant, Henry Sieferd, City Assessor, Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety, James L. Miller, Personnel Director, Wilbert Cooper, Director of Civil Defense, Ed Siemert, Assistant City Engineer, and Ronald L. Nisum, Constable. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #75-67 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 560th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held January 16, 1967, are hereby approved. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #76-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the verbal recommendation of the Industrial Coordinator, and the letter from the Industrial Development Commission dated January 23, 1967, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $200.00 for advertising in the Special Industrial Supplement to the Livonia Observer which will be publishcd on Wednesday, February 1, 1967. 8430 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash and Ventura. NAYS: Salvadore and Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. The President of the Council announced that the Council had received two veto messages from the Mayor, the first on resolution #45-67, adopted on January 16, 1967, relative to Petition 66-6-1-15, and the second on Ordinance #606, adopted on January 16, 1967 which ordinance amends Ordinance 543, the Zoning Ordinance. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #77-67 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated January 23, 1967 of resolution #45-67 adopted by the Council on January 16, 1967, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #45-67 the same as if it were word for word repeated herein. 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 and the Mayor's veto over-ruled. Councilman Nash re-introduced the following Emergency Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.10 OF ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 9.02 and 9.03 OF ARTICLE IX, SECTIONS 10.02 and10.03 OF ARTICLE X, SECTIONS 11.02 and 11.03 OF ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE". (Pet. 66-6-6-10) The foregoing Ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: Kleinert. The President declared the Ordinance adopted, the Mayor's veto over-ruled and the Otdieance would become effective on publication. 8431 By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #78-67 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia and upon the recommendation of the Mayor, dated January 23, 1967, the Council does hereby confirm the appointment of Mr. Chester Moore, 14359 Cranston Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, to the Board of Review of the City of Livonia for a term of two (2) years commencing February 17, 1967 and expiring February 16, 1969. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES : Kleinert, Raymond, McNamara, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS : None. The letter from the Mayor dated January 23, 1967 relative to participation in the "Council of Governments" was received and filed for the information of the Council. The letter from the Mayor dated January 23, 1967 relative to Council Resolution #48-67 (Relinquishment of Roads), was received and filed for the informa- tion of the Council. The letter from the Mayor dated January 23, 1967 relative to the City Council being advised on major road improvement changes, (CR#73-67), was received and filed. The letter from the Mayor dated January 23, 1967 relative to Council Resolution #30-67 (City of Livonia vs. Marie Clark), was received and filed. A petition bearing the names of approximately 2,627 names of citizens of the City of Livonia, was filed by Mr. Charest, Attorney for the Livonia Firefighters. The Minutes of the Drainage Boards for the Blue Drain, Livonia Drains No. 24 and 25 and Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosures and Branches), were received and filed. Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Pet.66-6-1-12) 8432 The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman McNamara introduced the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Pet.66-5-1-11) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #79-67 RESOLVED, that the item on the agenda relative to the acquisition of a right-of-way for the Farmington Road widening, (Sam Brown, 20105 Farmington Road) be removed. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #80-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 23, 1966 from the Department of Law transmitting four Warranty Deeds, pursuant to council resolution #1075-66, which deeds were obtained in connection with the proposed widening of Farmington Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads,and which deeds are more particularly described as follows: Two Warranty Deeds each dated December 14, 1966 and each executed by Ardmore Convalescent Home, Inc., by its President Harley J. Robinson. one conveying the west 60.0 feet of the following described parcel. The North 10 acres of the South 70 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne imp County, Michigan (Parcel 03L), and the other conveying: the west 60.0 feet of the following described parcel. The south 5 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, also the North 10 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3. 8433 Two Warranty Deeds each dated November 29, 1966 and each executed by Harley J. Robinson and Anna P. Robinson, his wife: one conveying: The west 60.0 feet of the following described parcel: The North 10 acres of the South 70 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan (Parcel 03L), and the other conveying: the west 60.0 feet of the following described parcel: The South 5 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, also the North 10 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3. the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia the aforesaid Warranty Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Raymond, McNamara, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #81-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 21, 1966 from the Department of Law transmitting two Quit Claim Deeds and two Grants of Easement, which documents are more particularly described as follows: Quit Claim Deed dated December 9, 1966 executed by Irving D. Geer and Eleanor Geer, his wife; and Stanley A. Geer and Mae Geer, his wife, conveying the North 60 feet of a parcel of land described as that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S., Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 33, thence S 89° 20' E. 1319.63 feet along the South section line (Center line of Joy Road), thence N 4° 58' 40" W. 43.77 feet, thence N 0° 13' 10" W. 686.01 feet along the center line of Wayne Road to the point of beginning; thence N 88° 01' 30" W. 220.00 feet; thence N 0° 13' 10" W. 220.00 feet; thence S 88° 01' 30" E. 220.00 feet, thence S 0° 13' 10" E. 220.00 feet along the center line of Wayne Road to the point of beginning, except that portion taken, used or deeded for highway purposes. (widening of Ann Arbor Trail west of Wayne Road) L, Quit Claim Deed dated November 25, 1966 executed by Pan Enterprises, Inc. by its Vice President Lawrence Zalusky and its Secretary Leo L. Stone, conveying the north 60 feet of the West 80 feet of the East 503.50 feet of the North 500 feet of the N. E. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 35, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (Plymouth Road right-of-way) 8434 Grant of Easement dated November 25, 1966 executed by Pan Enterprises, Inc. by its Vice President Lawrence Zalusky and its Secretary Leo L. Stone, conveying the south 6 feet of the West 80 feet of the East 503.50 feet of the North 500 feet of the N. E. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 35, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (storm sewer construction, 30+51 Plymouth Rd. ) Grant of Easement dated October 14, 1965 executed by George R. Shamie, Jr. and Dolores A. Shamie, his wife, conveying the south 10 feet of the north 37 feet of Lots 101, 102, and 103 of Folker's Farmington Acres, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 61, Page 90, Wayne County Records. (CR-451-65 - Area 4b, sanitary sewer construction) the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia the aforesaid documents and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #82-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated December 6, 1966, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Custom Land Company, 33636 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the $3,000.00 cash bond for general improvements and the $3,100.00 cash bond for sidewalk improvements deposited with the City in accordance with Council Resolution No. 72-65 adopted on January 27, 1965, as subsequently amended by council resolutions #574-65 and #855-66, in connection with improvements to be installed in Idyle Hills Estates Subdivision No. 2 located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, it appearing from the aforementioned report of the Chief CityEngineer that all required improvements have been satisfactorily installed, provided, however, that the developer of the subject subdivision shall be required to make an escrow deposit with the City Clerk of $400.00 cash to insure the installation of remaining sidewalks and street signs in this subdivision, such amount to be released upon a written certification from the Chief City Engineer that the remaining sidewalks and street signs have been satisfactorily installed, 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. 8435 By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #83-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated December 6, 1966, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Rouge Building Company, 10450 Nine Mile Road, Oak Park, Michigan, the $4,000.00 bond for general improvements, the $4,300.00 bond for sidewalk improvements and the $1,000.00 cash payment for Riverside Drive improve- ment deposited with the City in accordance with Council Resolution No. 726-65 adopted on July 28, 1965, as subsequently amended by council resolutions #746-65 and #1047-65, in connection with improvements to be installed in Idyle Hills Estates Subdivision No. 3 located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, it appearing from the aforementioned report of the Chief City Engineer that all required improvements have been satisfactorily installed; provided, however, that the developer of the subject subdivision shall be required to make an escrow deposit with the City Clerk of $1830.000 cash to insure the installa- tion of remaining sodding requirements, street signs and sidewalks in this subdivision, such amount to be released upon a written certification from the Chief City Engineer that the remaining improvements have been satis- factorily installed; 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 Raymond, it was #84-67 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the report and recommendation dated December 6, 1966, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item #3 of its resolution #536-64 adopted on June 17, 1964 adopted on June 17, 1964, so as to reduce the sidewalk bond for remaining improvements in Golfview Meadows Subdivision No. 2 to $13,500.00, of which at least $2,600.00 shall be in cash, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; and further the cash bond for general improvements now on deposit in the amount of $2,000.00 shall remain unchang- ed; 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was 8436 #85-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated December 22, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Carey Homes, Inc. , 10404 Fenkell Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, the $2,000.00 bond deposited with the City for the installation of utilities in accordance with Council Resolution No. 71-59 adopted on January 26, 1959, in connection with improvements to be installed in Lillian Hocking Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, it appearing from the aforementioned report of the Chief City Engineer that all required improvements have been satisfactorily installed; 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. The City of Livonia Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 1965-1966, submitted by the Mayor, was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Planning Department, transmitting a document titled "An Analysis, Multi-Family Development in Livonia" was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #86-67 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication from the Director of Public Safety, dated December 30, 1966, relative to State of Michigan House Bill #3098 (Abandoned Vehicles), the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Legislative Committee. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #87-67 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted council resolution #997-64 at its regular meeting held on December 16, 1964, requiring the Chief City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the in allatoern Rg streetli bt'nwfor Gol iew Meadows Subdivisions No. 1 d g p tefigaffsPAIRSTfR e number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifica- tions therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included 843 7 in the proposed special assessment district; and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the Chief City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of December 15, 1966, and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Sections 3.03 and 4.01 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Making of Public Improvements, Defraying the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment and a Special Assessment Procedure," the Council does hereby set Wednesday, March 1, 1967, at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a public hearing on the necessity for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.04 of said Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.04 of said ordinance. 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 McNamara, it was #88-67 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a letter from the Chief City Engineer dated November 30, 1966, approved by the Mayor and Director of Public Works, wherein the Chief City Engineer has set forth the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed installa- tion of street lighting in Idyle Hills Estates Subdivision, Idyle Hills Estates Subdivision No. 2 and No. 3, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district; and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifi- cations and recommendations have been properly filed by the Chief City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of December 22, 1966, and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Sections 3.03 and 4.01 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Making of Public Improvements, Defraying the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment and a Special Assessment District," the Council does hereby set Wednesday, March 1, 1967, at 8:30 P. M. as the date and time for a public hearing on the necessity for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.04 of said Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.04 of this ordinance. 8438 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 Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #89-67 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law is hereby requested to sub- mit its report and recommendation with respect to the City Department that is or should be responsible to enforce the new provisions of Ordinance #500, the Plat Ordinance. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #90-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation from the Chief of Police dated December 9, 1966, approved for submittal by the Mayor, pursuant to council resolution #1087-66, with regard to a request made by Mr. Donald L. Cornellier, 11014 Melrose, Livonia, for the installation of a "No Left Turn" traffic control sign at Plymouth and Melrose during certain hours, the Council does hereby determine to table the matter to the Study Meeting immediately following this Regular Meeting of the Council. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #91-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated December 13, 1966 from the Acting Chief, approved by the Mayor for submittal, which transmits Signal Control Order #66-14 which would establish the following control order: Signal Control Order #66-14 Traffic Control Signal at Eight Mile and Merriman Roads and which order has been promulgated by the Chief of Police and recommend- ed for adoption by the Traffic Commission in its resolution #112-66, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the same; and further, that upon the effective date of this resolution a copy of such signal control order shall be made a part of the Traffic Rules and Regulations Book of the City of Livonia, and any signal control order, including SCO-66-10, in conflict therewith be deleted. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #92-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated November 15, 1966, and the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Safety dated Dec4mber 29, 1966, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Eugene L. and Margaret Pulice for a new SDM license to be located at 32854 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 8439 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. At 9:35 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 McNamara. Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION g. THERETO. (Pet.66-7-1-17) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the L office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Salvadore introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Pet. 66-7-3-10) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. *Councilman McNamara returned at 9.47 H. M. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was L #93-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated January 4, 1967, which transmits a Grant of Easement dated November 28, 1966, executed by John A. Liptak and Hazel B. Liptak, his wife, pursuant to council resolution #1192-66, and which conveys the following described easement for surface drainage purposes- 844o The North 10 feet of Lot 13, Winfield Estates Subdivision of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia the aforesaid Grant of Easement, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS : None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #94-67 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the report and recommendation dated December 19, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item #3 of its resolution #441-66 adopted on May 4, 1966, so as to reduce the general improvement bond in Blue Grass Farms Subdivision to $6,000.00 cash to cover the cost of remaining improvements in said subdivision; and the financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; and further, the sidewalk bond in the amount of $46,000.00 shall remain the same; 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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #95-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 9, 1967 from the Department of Law transmitting certain deeds, pursuant to council resolution #1135-66, which deeds were obtained in connection with the proposed widening of Farmington Road, between Seven and Eight Mile Roads and which deeds are more particularly described as follows : Warranty Deed dated January 3, 1967 executed by Edwin J. Bagnall and Marguerite B. Bagnall, his wife, conveying the east 60 feet of that part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point on the East line of said Section distant N 0000'50" West along the said line 825.00 feet from the Southeast corner of Section 4 and proceeding thence S 89° 57' 10" W, 267.20 feet, thence N. 0° 00' 50" W, 75.00 feet; thence N 89° 57' 10" E, 267.20 feet to the East line of Section 4; thence S 0° 00' 05" E along said line to the point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 04JJ5). 8441 Warranty Deed dated December 6, 1966 executed by James B. Dawson, a single man, conveying the west 27 feet of the follow- ing described parcel: Lot 1 of Folker's Farmington Acres being a subdivision of part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne Co. , Michigan. Warranty Deed dated December 3, 1966 executed by William T. Duncan and Anna E. Duncan, his wife, conveying the west 17 feet of the following described parcel: Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 of Westmore Subdivision of part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof recorded in liber 48, page 85 of plats, Wayne County Records. Warranty Deed dated January 9, 1967 executed by George Gronas, a single man, and Partial Release of Lease dated January 5, 1967 executed by The American Oil Company of Chicago, Illinois, by its Planning Manager A. R. Knop; each conveying: the east 27 feet of the following described parcel• The South 204 feet of the North 264 feet of the East 206.25 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan (Parcel 04A). Warranty Deed dated January 3, 1967 executed by George H. Knipple and Eula K. Knipple, his wife, conveying the west 60 feet of the north 5 acres of the south 24 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except that part thereof described as beginning at a point on the south line of Folker's Farmington Acres Subdivision distant N 0° 05' 10" E, 796.63 feet and S 89° 45' 50" E, 754.39 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 3 and proceeding thence S. 89°25' 50" E along said south line, 570.25 feet, thence S 0° 29' 50" W, 165.00 feet; thence N 89° 45' 50" W, 568.85 feet; thence N 0° 00' 30" E, 165.00 feet to the point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 03G2a) Warranty Deed dated January 3, 1967 executed by Leonard D. Nordstrom and Frances Nordstrom, his wife, conveying the east 60 feet of the following parcel The south 66.0 feet of the north 2244.0 feet of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , Livonia Town- ship (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan. (Parcel 04T) Warranty Deed dated November 22, 1966 executed by Elmer L. Olson and Edna N. Olson, his wife, conveying the west 60 feet of the following described parcel: That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne 8442 County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the west line of said section distant due south 613.96 feet from the N. W. corner of Section 3 and proceeding thence due south along said west line, 116.50 feet, thence N. 89°59'05" E, 176.00 feet; thence due north, 116.50; thence S 89° 59' 05" W, 176.00 feet to the point of beginning. (Parcel 03E1) Warranty Deed dated November 22, 1966 executed by Elmer L. Olson and Edna N. Olson, his wife; and a Warranty Deed dated November 21, 1966 executed by Carson Baldwin and Jessie Mae Baldwin, his wife, each conveying the west 60 feet of the following described parcel (Parcel 03E2a): That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the West line of said section distant due south, 730.46 feet from the N. W. corner of Section 3 and proceeding thence due south along said west line, 93.50 feet; thence N 89° 59' E., 753.08 feet; thence N 0° 04' 30" W., 209.58 feet; thence S. 89° 59' 05" W., 576.80 feet, thence due south, 116.50 feet; thence S. 89° 59' 05" W., 176.00 feet to the point of beginning, except the south 140.0 feet of the East 240.0 feet thereof. Warranty Deed dated December 3, 1966 executed by Charles R. Richardson and Erma Richardson, his wife, conveying the east 60 feet of the following parcel (04P): The south 132.0 feet of the north 1980.0 feet of the E. 1/2 of the E. 1/2 of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan. Warranty Deed dated December 3, 1966 executed by Frank E. Risdon and Alvena 0. Risdon, his wife, conveying the west 27 feet of the following parcel• Lot 2 of Folker's Farmington Acres, being a subdivision in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan. Quit Claim Deed dated December 5, 1966 executed by Evert Veenstra and Stella Veenstra, his wife, and a Warranty Deed dated December 2, 1966 executed by Emily Ethel Hayes, a widow, each conveying the west 27 feet of the following described parcel: South 1/2 of Lot 4 of Folker's Farmington Acres, being a subdivision in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 03a4a) Quit Claim Deed dated December 5, 1966 executed by Evert Veenstra and Stella Veenstra, his wife, and a Warranty Deed dated December 2, 1966 executed by Emily Ethel Hayes, a widow; each conveying the west 27 feet of the following lot• North 1/2 of Lot 4 of Folker's Farmington Acres, being a subdivision in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, iichigan. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 03a4b) 8443 the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia the aforesaid Warranty Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to send a copy of the aforesaid Partial Release of Lease, with recording data, to The American Oil Company, P. 0. Box 2858, Detroit, Michigan 48231, Att: Real Estate Department. 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 McNamara, it was #96-67 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Board of Review (Tax Assessment) shall convene for its first session on the following dates: FIST SESSION: (Public Hearings) Tuesday - March 7, 1967 9 A.M. - 12 Noon 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Wednesday - March 8, 1967 9 A.M. - 12 Noon 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Thursday - March 9, 1967 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Friday - March 10,1967 9 A.M. - 12 Noon 1:00 P.M. - 4.30 P.M. Saturday - March 11,1967 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. Monday - March 13,1967 9 A.M. - 12 Noon 2:39 P.M. -7.30 P.M. Tuesday - March 14,1967 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. Personal Property Day Wednesday - March 15,1967 9 A.M. - 12 Noon 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Thursday - March 16, 1967 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Friday - March 17,1967 9 A.M. - 12 Noon 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Saturday - March 18, 1967 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. and that such Board shall convene for its second session on: SECOND SESSION: (Public Hearings) Monday - March 20, 1967 9 A.M. - 12 Noon 2 30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Tuesday - March 21, 1967 9 A.M. - 12 Noon 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Wednesday - March 22, 1967 9 A.M. - 12 Noon 1:00 P.M. - 4.30 P.M. in the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and such additional meetings as may be necessary for the purpose of reviewing the Assessment Roll for the year 1967, and hearing any taxpayers deeming themselves aggrieved by the assessment. 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. 8444 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #97-67 RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that the period within taxes due December 1, 1966 will be paid without penalty is hereby extended until 5:00 P. M. , Tuesday, February 28, 1967. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #98-67 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, the City Zoning Act (M.S.A. Section 5.2934), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, March 1, 1967, at 7.30 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, on Petition No. 66-9-1-29 submitted by James E. Mies, attorney for Byron B. and Lillian M. Lewis, for a change of zoning on the south side of Six Mile Road approximately 450 feet east of Oporto in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14 from RUFA to PS, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #12-193-66 recommended to the City Council that Petition 66-9-1-29 be granted as modified; and further, that the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of public hearing cause to have a statement indicating the nature and location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating and public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and the City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. 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 Land Use Inventory for the City of Livonia, submitted by the Planning Director on January 11, 1967, was received and filed for the information of the Council. *Councilman Milligan was excused at 10:03 P. M. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #99-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations Division dated January 4, 1967, approved by the Mayor, the Director of Public Works, and the Budget Director, the 8445 Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc. , 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Operations Division of the City of Livonia with two (2) new current model Ford F-100 Wide Bed Pickup Trucks for the Parks and Golf Course sections, at the bid price of $3,263.92 less $21.00 trade-in of vehicle #231, a 1963 Studebaker 1/2 ton pickup truck, for a total price of $3,242.92, such having been in fact the low bid received meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #100-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations Division dated January 4, 1967, approved by the Mayor, the Director of Public Works, and the Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Operations Division of the City of Livonia with three (3) new current model Ford F-100 Stepside Pickup Trucks (one for the Roads section and two for the Parks section) at a cost of $4750.08 less $42.00 trade-in of vehicles #68 and #231, 1961 and 1963 Studebaker pickups, respectively, for a total cost of $4,708.08, such having been in fact the low bid received meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #101-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Operations Division dated January 4, 1967, approved by the Mayor, the Director of Public Works, and the Budget Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc. , 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Sign Shop section of the:_Operaf tions Division of the Qiiy of Livonia with'.one-'(l1-new turrerat model,pord F-350 Stake Body Truck with ten foot bed at a cost of $2,560.16, such bid price including therein $102.00 for the size tires specified, such having been in fact the low bid received meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore and Ventura. NAYS: None. *Councilman Milligan returned at 10:07 P. M. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was 8446 #102-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the President of Castle Gardens Civic Association dated January 13, 1967, to which are attached petitions signed by residents in the Castle Gardens Subdivision, wherein it is requested that Newburgh Road between Five Mile Road and Plymouth Road be improved with a 6" asphalt base pavement, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Chief City Engineer for his 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. The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Kleinert, and supported by Councilman McNamara. #103-67 WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted on July 28, 1965, this Council did authorize the filing of a petition, signed by the Mayor and City Clerk of the City, with the Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne for tiling and adding branches to a county drain located in the City of Livonia, known as Bell Drain No. 2, the route thereof and requested improve- ments being described in said resolution, and did authorize the Drain Lim Commissioner to proceed with the construction and financing thereof under the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, AND WHEREAS, proceedings have been taken by the statutory drainage board in accordance with the provisions of said law for construction and financing of said improvements referred to in said statutory proceedings as "Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches)"; AND WHEREAS, said proceedings have progressed to the point where the computation of cost of said improvements has been determined to be Three Hundred Fifty Thousand ($350,000.00) Dollars, and an assessment roll has been prepared and confirmed assessing said estimated cost to the public corporations benefited in accordance with apportionments duly confirmed, as follows: City of Livonia 90.0° County of Wayne (drainage of County highways) 10.0% AND WHEREAS, said confirmed assessments are payable in ten (10) annual installments, the first of which is due April 1, 1968, and the balance on April 1st of each year thereafter, with interest at 6% on unpaid installments from and after November 1, 1966, subject to adjustment as provided in the resolution of the drainage board confirming said special assessment roll, which special assessment roll is designated SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 1 - BELL DRAIN NO. 2 (ENCLOSURE AND BRANCHES), the annual installments assessed against the City of Livonia (exclusive of interest) and the due dates being specified as follows : 8447 Due Date April 1, 1968 Assessment Installment $ 22,500.00 April 1, 1969 22,500.00 April 1, 1970 22,500.00 April 1, 1971 22,500.00 April 1, 1972 22,500.00 April 1, 1973 22,500.00 April 1, 1974 45,000.00 April 1, 1975 45,000.00 April 1, 1976 45,000.00 April 1, 1977 45,000.00 AND WHEREAS, bonds in anticipation of the assessment installments have been authorized by the drainage board, designated BELL DRAIN NO. 2 (ENCLOSURE AND BRANCHES) DRAINAGE DISTRICT BONDS, and being in the aggregate principal amount of $350,000.00, which bonds were duly sold at public sale held on December 15, 1966 to Ryan, Sutherland & Co. at an interest cost of 4.3194%; AND WHEREAS, the City Council has been fully informed and cognizant of said proceedings as they progressed and desires that said improvements be constructed at the earliest possible moment in the interests of the public health; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The computation of cost of said Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches), in the amount of $350,000.00, as prepared and certified by John E. Hiltz and Associates, Inc. , consulting engineers, is approved and confirmed. 2. The assessments to the City of Livonia, based upon the cost duly apportioned to the City of 90.0%, as specified in SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 1 - BELL DRAIN NO. 2 (ENCLOSURE AND BRANCHES), are duly approved and confirmed, and the sums due and payable by virtue thereof shall be assessed on the tax rolls of the City and duly paid when due, all in the manner and as required by law. 3. The issuance of Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drainage District Bonds in the aggregate amount of $350,000.00 and the aforesaid sale thereof at public sale to Ryan, Sutherland & Co. at an interest cost of 4.3194% is approved. 4. In the event the County Treasurer of the County of Wayne, Michigan, pursuant to the provisions of Section 474 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, is required to advance from County general funds any installment or installments of said special assessment or interest thereon in order to pay bonds issued in anticipation thereof as they mature, said County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to deduct the amount of such advance or advances from any moneys (other than those pledged for the payment of debts) then or thereafter payable by him to the City of Livonia. 8448 5. The statutory drainage board be requested to proceed as rapidly as possible with the delivery of the bonds to finance the cost of Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) and that construction be started as quickly as possible, said improvements being immediately necessary for the preservation and protection of the public health. 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 #104-67 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 Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #105-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated January 23, 1967 from the Department of Law which transmits letters from Mr. Stratton S. Brown of the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock, and Stone, dated January 13 and January 19, 1967, wherein a limited Power of Attorney is submitted on Form 2848-A (Mar.1964), U. S. Treasury Dept.-Internal Revenue Service, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the aforesaid limited Power of Attorney in the form submitted which would accordingly authorize Washington counsel to obtain a tax ruling with repsect to the issuance and sale of approximately $35,000,000.00 principal amount City of Livonia Industrial Development Revenue bonds. 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, it was #106-67 RESOLVED, that the contract for the Chief City Engineer be extended for a period of thirty (30) days, beginning at the date of expiration, January 31, 1967. 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, it was 844.9 L #107-67 RESOLVED, that the matter of the proposed classification of the Secretary of the Council, as proposed to be re-classified to Executive Secretary, be referred to the CiVil Service Commission 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 McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it-was #108-67 RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Council of the City of Livonia for the month of February will be held on the 13th, 20th and 27th. 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. On motion of Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, this 561st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 10.25 P. M., January 23, 1967. ADDISON W. BACO , Ci` rk