HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2000-07-05 32367 - c.
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTIETH
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 5, 2000
On July 5, 2000, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of
the Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember Walsh delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: John Walsh, John Pastor, Brian
Duggan, Jack Engebretson, Val I Vandersloot, and Maureen Miller Brosnan
Absent: Joe Laura — military duty
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; Robert
Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Barbara Lewis, City Librarian,
and Karen Tesner, Assistant City Clerk.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 462-00 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,419th Regular Meeting
of the Council held June 14, 2000 are hereby approved as submitted
During an audience communication, Councilmember Vandersloot
mentioned that her parents are now residents of Livonia and welcomed them to the
community
Karen Tesner, Assistant City Clerk, announced that City Clerk Joan
McCotter is holding an Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 13, 2000 from 12.00 noon to
1 30 p m at Civic Center Park.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 20, 2000,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
May 31 , 2000 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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A communication from Corsi's Inc., 27910 W Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
MI 48152, dated June 20, 2000, re a letter of understanding between the City of
Livonia and Corsi's Inc. related to their entertainment permit that is granted subject to
conditions, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda
Item #22)
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated June 29, 2000,
re. an amendment to their request to purchase three (3) John Deere Gators stating that
the local distributor is Commercial Lawnmower, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Agenda Item #24)
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated June 28, 2000, re
the award of contract for the 2000 Pavement Crack and Joint Sealing Program, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #37)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 463-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Janel Barber, 18997 Gillman, dated May 29, 2000, requesting permission
to close Gillman between Seven Mile and Clarita on Saturday, July 15,
2000, from 12.00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including
therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, July 16, 2000, in
the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the police department.
CR 464-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Rob
Jurczyszyn and Tim McGillivary, 16652 Country Club, dated June 2, 2000,
requesting permission to close Country Club between 16652 Country Club
south to Grove on Saturday, July 29, 2000, from 4 30 p m to 10 00 p m
for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department.
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CR 465-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Marc Hage, 34514 Woodvale Drive, dated June 2, 2000, requesting
permission to close Oakhill Court in the Coventry Gardens Estates
Subdivision on Saturday, August 12, 2000, from 12 45 p m to 10 00 p m
for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Sunday, August 13, 2000, in the event of inclement weather, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
CR 466-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Lori
Campbell, 35547 Minton Court, dated May 19, 2000, requesting
permission to close Minton between Minton Court and West Chicago on
Saturday, August 5, 2000, from 3.00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
CR 467-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Anthony Pauletich, 36609 Vargo, dated June 6, 2000, requesting
permission to close Vargo Street between Levan and Fitzgerald on
Saturday, October 21, 2000, from 1 00 p m to 8 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, October 22, 2000, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
CR 468-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Robert D Provalenko, 14054 Sunbury, dated June 15, 2000, requesting
permission to close Sunbury between Buckingham and Meadowlark on
Saturday, July 29, 2000, from 3 00 p m to 1000 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Saturday, August 5, 2000, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
CR 469-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Linda Padilla, 19725 Donna, dated June 16, 2000, requesting permission
to close Donna between Fairfax and Pembroke on Saturday, August 12,
2000, from 2.00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including
therein permission to conduct the said affair on Saturday, August 19,
2000, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
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CR 470-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated June 14, 2000, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolutions 330-00 and 331-00, in connection with
the possible installation of street lights at the intersection of Wood,
Country Club and Fairway Drives, as well as throughout Golfview
Meadows Subdivisions No 1 and No 2, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
CR 471-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 19, 2000, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of Mr Daniel Piercecchi, 16146 Alpine,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission for a term of
three years, which will expire on June 9, 2003
CR 472-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 19, 2000, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of Ms Elaine Koons, 32172 Camborne,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission for a term of
three years, which will expire on June 9, 2003
CR 473-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 19, 2000, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of Mr H Shane, 15635 Ellen Drive, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
years, which will expire on June 9, 2003
A communication from the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated June 13,
2000 and a letter from Erin Edwards, 19199 Augusta Drive, Livonia, 48152, dated April
15, 2000 re traffic concerns at Six Mile Road and the entrance road to Stevenson High
School, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
CR 474-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Traffic Commission, dated June 13, 2000,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolutions 340-99 and 341-99, regarding the installation of a left turn
traffic signal on Six Mile Road at Stevenson High School, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
CR 475-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated June 6, 2000, to which is attached a communication
from ABC Cab, dated June 1, 2000, requesting an increase in the taxi fare
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meter rates, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation
CR 476-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated June 6, 2000, to which is attached a communication
from ABC Cab, dated June 1, 2000, requesting an increase in the taxi fare
meter rates, the Council does hereby refer the subject of taxi fare meter
rates in surrounding communities and any background information (i.e.,
news articles, etc.) concerning this subject to the Administration for a
report and recommendation
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 1, 2000,
re tax rate for the Schoolcraft Community College District for the year 2000 to be
Collected as a summer tax, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 16, 2000,
re. tax rate for the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) for the
year 2000 to be collected as a summer tax, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 15, 2000,
re tax rate for the Livonia Public School District for the year 2000 as approved by the
Board of Education on June 5, 2000, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 15, 2000,
re tax rate for the Oakland School District for the year 2000 as approved by the Board
of Education on June 13, 2000, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
CR 477-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Municipal League, received in the Office of the City Clerk on
June 15, 2000, with regard to the Annual Business Meeting to be held on
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Mackinac Island on September 28-30, 2000, the Council does hereby
designate Councilmember Brian Duggan as the Official Representative
and Voting Delegate of the City of Livonia at the Annual Meeting and does
further delegate City Councilmember John Walsh as the Alternate, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
CR 478-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 6, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Wayne Oakland Contracting, Inc., 505 S Sheldon Road,
Canton, Michigan 48188, for completing all work required in connection
with the landscape improvements at Mies Park at the unit prices as
shown on the attachment, which are in the total amount of $83,000 00,
the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received and meets
specifications.
CR 479-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated June
7, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the quote of Calverly Supply, 38995 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan
48150, for completing all work required with respect to the replacement of
hot water heaters in 50 apartments at the Newburgh Village housing
facility for the total price of $9,450 00, (which amount includes
miscellaneous plumbing supplies estimated at $500 00) the same having
been in fact the lowest quote received and meets all specifications,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an appropriation and
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $9,450 00 from the Newburgh Village
Unexpended Fund Balance, which is to be credited to the Newburgh
Village Building Maintenance Account No 294-834-931-000 for this
purpose, and the Director of the Housing Commission is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Director of the Housing Commission is hereby
authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid company and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 480-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 15, 2000, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the proposal of Analytical
Systems, Inc (ASI), 15224 Kercheval Road, Grosse Pointe Park,
Michigan 48230, to serve as Project Manager in connection with the
implementation of the Police Department's new Mobile and Stationary
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Information System at the hourly rate of $75 00 per hour ($144,000 00 for
the first year, $72,000 00 for year two and $36,000 00 for year three of
the project), as set forth in its proposal dated March 2, 2000, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$144,000 00 from the 1998 and 1999 Block Grants and budgeted funds
in carryover Account No 401-000-976-026 for the first year and an
expenditure in the amount of $72,000 00 and $36,000 00 for the second
and third year, respectively, from Block Grant Funds (if available) or from
Federal Forfeiture Funds, and the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any documents
and/or contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with ASI, and to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to accept such proposal
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated by the Chief of
Police, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
CR 481-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 10, 2000, and a report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 31, 2000, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend approval of the
request from Corsi's Inc to transfer stock in 1974 licensing year in 1999
Class C Licensed Business with Dance Permit by adding Adelia Corsi as
new stockholder through transfer of 500 shares of stock from existing
stockholder Rocco Corsi (Step I), and to transfer stock in 1999 Class C
Licensed Business with Dance Permit by adding Dean R Corsi as new
stockholder through transfer of 150 shares of stock from existing
stockholder Adelia Corsi, and by adding Louis Corsi as new stockholder
through transfer of 150 shares of stock from existing stockholder, Rocco
Corsi (Step II) for a business located at 27910 W Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
CR 482-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated June 5, 2000, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits Water and Sewer Board resolution WS 3309
05/00, the Council does hereby accept the low quotation of Hydro Meter
Service, Inc , 3059 Dixie Highway, Waterford, Michigan 48328, to test,
repair and calibrate large commercial water meters at the unit prices
quoted for all meter sizes requested for the period through December 31,
2000, for the estimated amount of $21,355 00, plus an additional
$8,000 00 for the purchase of repair parts, FURTHER, in the event the
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aforesaid company is unable to perform the said service, the Council does
hereby accept the second low quotation of Metro Meter Service, Inc., 1300
9th Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303, as an alternate to perform this
work at the unit prices quoted for all meter sizes requested for the period
through December 31, 2000, for the estimated amount of$28,810 00, plus
an additional $8,000 00 for the purchase of repair parts, and the Council
does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 04 14OD4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
CR 483-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated June 7, 2000, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and a
subsequent communication from the Director of Public Works, dated June
29, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of three (3) John Deere 6x4 Gators including power lift kit,
brake lights, horn and heavy-duty front suspension from John Deere
Company, 4401 Bland Road, P 0 Box 29533, Raleigh, North Carolina
27626-0533, for a net price of $14,973 06, based on a total price of
$19,323 06 less trade-ins of $4,350 00, the same to be expended from
funds already budgeted for this purpose in the Public Service Division
Equipment Maintenance Account No 101-446-987-000 ($9,982 04) and
Whispering Willows Golf Course Account No 101-681-987-000
($4,991 02), FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is
based upon the low State of Michigan bid price (under Contract No
071B0000446), as well as for the additional reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
CR 484-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated June 9, 2000, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Wm F Sell & Son, Inc , 16555 S
Telegraph Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) all purpose tractor
with all weather cab for a net price of $27,472 00, based on a total price of
$31,972 00 less trade-in of $4,500 00, the same having been in fact the
lowest and only bid received and meets all specifications
CR 485-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
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of Public Works, dated June 9, 2000, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Wm F Sell & Son, Inc., 16555 S
Telegraph Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) all purpose tractor
with quick attach/detach loader and 60" tiller for a net price of $14,165 00,
based on a total price of $16,415 00 less trade-in of $2,250 00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated June 12, 2000,
re the final review of the contract for the irrigation system at Fox Creek Golf Course,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 164-99)
CR 486-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilmember Joe Laura, dated June 2, 2000, submitted on behalf of
Ron and Margaret Jenk, 30941 Puritan, regarding the sunken area on the
northeast corner of Merriman and Puritan, and the lack of maintenance of
the sidewalk leading northbound on Merriman from Puritan, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Engineering Division for its report and
recommendation
CR 487-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilmember Brian Duggan, dated June 19, 2000, requesting an
amendment to Section 060 of Title 5, Chapter 33 (Garage, Yard,
Basement and Rummage Sales) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, to allow for two (2) sales during the calendar year without the
six-month waiting period, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Administration for its report and recommendation
CR 488-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of Councilmember Brian Duggan, dated June 19, 2000,
the Council does hereby refer the matter of the number of complaints
received by the City and Waste Management of Michigan, Inc relative to
solid waste and recycling pickups, and the amount of fines that should be
levied against Waste Management, Inc for violations of the solid waste
and recycling contract, to the Mayor for a report and recommendation
CR 489-00 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
Toni Audia Aloe, 17921 Fairfield, Livonia, Michigan 48152, is hereby
reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring
July 12, 2003, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said
Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
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CR 490-00 Whereas, the City of Livonia believes quality roads are a
vital part of any community; and
WHEREAS, certain improvements are necessary to Six Mile Road to
increase traffic safety and to encourage economic development; and
WHEREAS, Wayne County has committed to resurfacing the Road in an
area generally described as Six Mile Road from Farmington Road to
Merriman Road, and the City of Livonia will assist financially in the
resurfacing of the Road, the cost of which is currently estimated at
$875,150 00 (which will be adjusted to reflect actual costs); and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia will provide payment to the County of
Wayne in the amount of $76,100 00 which represents the estimated local
share of project costs (as found in Exhibit A to the Agreement between the
City of Livonia and the County of Wayne pertaining to this project),
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
does hereby approve the proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia
and County of Wayne for the resurfacing of Six Mile Road from
Farmington Road to Merriman Road,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Livonia and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate the amount of
$76,100 00 from the $12 Million General Obligation Road Bond Issue,
with future expenditures being made upon receipt of invoices from Wayne
County for this purpose, for the reasons outlined in the aforesaid
communication
CR 491-00 Whereas, the City of Livonia believes quality roads are a
vital part of any community; and
WHEREAS, certain improvements are necessary to Merriman Road to
increase traffic safety and to encourage economic development;,and
WHEREAS, Wayne County has committed to widening and resurfacing
the Road in an area generally described as Merriman Road from Seven
Mile Road to Base Line Road in the City of Livonia, and the City of Livonia
will assist financially in the widening and resurfacing of the Road, the cost
of which is currently estimated at $2,125,200 00 (which will be adjusted to
reflect actual costs), and
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WHEREAS, the City of Livonia will provide payment to the County of
Wayne in the amount of$184,800 00 which represents the estimated local
share of project costs ((as found in Exhibit A to the Agreement between
the City of Livonia and the County of Wayne pertaining to this project),
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
does hereby approve the proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia
and County of Wayne for the widening to five lanes and resurfacing of
Merriman Road from Seven Mile Road to Base Line Road,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Livonia and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate the amount of
$184,800 00 from the General Obligation Road Bond Issue, with future
expenditures being made upon receipt of invoices from Wayne County for
this purpose, for the reasons outlined in the aforesaid communication
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 26, 2000,
re Administrative Response - the question of whether the Planning Commission or the
Zoning Board of Appeals should be the first body to consider site plan petitions and
requests for approval of signage, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (CR 348-00)
CR 492-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated May 26, 2000,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 348-00, regarding the question of whether the Planning
Commission or the Zoning Board of Appeals should be the first body to
consider site plan petitions and requests for approval of signage, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its
report and recommendation
CR 493-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated May 23, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of workstations for the Field Inspectors' Office of
the Engineering Division from Corporate Express, Inc , 28241 Mound
Road, Warren, Michigan 48092, for the quoted price of $15,543 05, the
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same to be expended from funds already budgeted in Capital Outlay
Account No 401-000-981-000 ($15,000 00) and Capital Outlay Account
No 101-441-987-000 ($543 05) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
CR 494-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated May 26, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting proposals
received for materials testing and soils investigation services, the Council
does hereby accept the proposal submitted by Imaging Subsurface, Inc ,
24657 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, for materials
testing and soils investigation on an as-needed basis in an amount not to
exceed $17,240 00, with a provision that the contract may be extended on
an annual basis for two additional years upon agreement by both parties,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $17,240 00 from the Michigan Transportation
Fund ($6,000 00 from the Major Road Account and $11,240 00 from the
Local Road Account) for this purpose for the reasons outlined in the
aforesaid communication, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract with the aforesaid
company and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the aforesaid action without competitive bidding in accordance
with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 495-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated June 9, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance,
is approved by the Director of Housing and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Scodeller
Construction, Inc , P 0 Box 448, South Lyon, Michigan 48178, for
completing all work required in connection with the 2000 Pavement Crack
and Joint Sealing Program (Contract 00-D) for the total estimated amount
of $225,332 00, which is the total amount for Proposal A (Hot Poured) and
Proposal B (Over Band), based on the Engineering Division's estimate of
units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $130,000 00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No 203-463-818-117 (Local Roads) for this purpose,
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FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an additional appropriation
and expenditure in the amount of $94,357 00 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance of the Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) for
this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize funds in the
amount of $975 00 to be billed to the Livonia Housing Commission for
work to be performed at the McNamara Towers Parking Lot; and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to
execute a contract with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 496-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated June 12, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the quote of R S Contracting, Inc , 16737 Thirteen Mile Road,
Fraser, Michigan 48026, for completing all work required in connection
with the installation of lane-delineating reflectors on Newburgh Road
between Eight Mile Road and a point just north of Caliburn Drive for the
estimated total cost of $9,360 50, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the amount of$9,360 50 from
the Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize this action without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated June 14, 2000,
re - Administrative Response - the encroachment on the drainage easement adjacent
to 36927 Munger—was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 275-00)
CR 497-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, City Engineer, Director of
Inspection and City Attorney, dated June 14, 2000, approved for
submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 275-
00, in connection with a request from Joseph Charnawskas regarding the
subject of the encroachment of a drainage easement adjacent to 36927
Munger, the Council does hereby refer the matter of what steps will be
taken to correct this problem if the situation is not remedied by the owner
of the adjacent lot within thirty days to the Mayor for a report and
recommendation, FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that a
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status report on this matter be submitted by the City Engineer within thirty
(30) days
CR 498-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
timig the City Planning Commission, dated June 5, 2000, which transmits its
resolution 5-107-2000, adopted on May 25, 2000, with regard to Petition
00-5-8-6 submitted by Allen & Laux, Inc., on behalf of Madonna
University/DiPonio Wing, requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct an addition to the existing office building located
at 36200 Schoolcraft Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 00-5-8-6 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP-1, dated April 25, 2000,
prepared by Allen & Laux, Inc , is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-1, dated May 5, 2000,
prepared by Michael J Dul & Associates, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to
the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
5 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A2 0,
dated May 5, 2000, prepared by Allen & Laux, Inc., is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be
constructed out of the same glazed masonry material used in the
construction of the addition, and the enclosure gates shall be
maintained and, when not in use, closed at all times,
7 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following site deficiencies as outlined in the
correspondence dated May 16, 2000
- That the site's asphalt curbs shall be repaired and maintained,
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- That the parking lot shall be repaired and the spaces shall be
double-striped,
- That all handicap spaces shall be identified and comply with
the Michigan Barrier Free requirements,
8 That no signs, either free-standing or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition, and
9 That the plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
CR 499-00 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
August 28, 2000, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 00-4-1-7, submitted by Michael Soave, for a change of
zoning of property located on the north side of Five Mile Road
between Cavour and Garden in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13
from R-1 and R-7 to RC, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 6-111-2000 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 00-4-1-7 be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) 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 certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 500-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Bogart's Billiards & Cafe, dated June 22, 2000, which in accordance with
the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on June 13, 2000,
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by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 6-113-2000 with regard
to Petition 00-4-2-17 submitted by Bogart's Billiard Café requesting waiver
use approval to operate a limited service restaurant in connection with a
billiard parlor proposed to be located within Shelden Center on the south
side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Woodring Avenue
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby designate Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at 7.00
p m as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to
this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the
publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and
the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth
in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia
CR 501-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Bogart's Billiards & Cafe, dated June 22, 2000, which in accordance with
the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on June 13, 2000,
by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 6-114-2000 with regard
to Petition 00-4-2-18 submitted by Bogart's Billiard Café requesting waiver
use approval to utilize a Class C license in connection with a billiard parlor
proposed to be located within Sheldon Center on the south side of
Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Woodring Avenue in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby designate Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at 7 00 p m as
the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this
matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the
publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and
the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth
in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Engebretson, Vandersloot and Brosnan
NAYS None
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 502-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June
13, 2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 265-00, and a
communication from Russell P Flynn, Woodbury Park Homeowners
Association Representative, 37288 Weymouth Drive, dated March 20,
2000, appealing the determination of the Livonia Traffic Commission
which denied the request for the installation of a "Stop Sign" on the east
side of Westchester facing Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby
request that the Police Department patrol the area of Westchester and
Newburgh Road on Friday and Saturday evenings and deploy a traffic
trailer for speed monitoring and traffic counting at the intersection of
Westchester and Curtis
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 503-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June
13, 2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 265-00, and a
communication from Russell P Flynn, Woodbury Park Homeowners
Association Representative, 37288 Weymouth Drive, dated March 20,
2000, appealing the determination of the Livonia Traffic Commission
which denied the request for the installation of a "Stop Sign" on the east
side of Westchester facing Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby
request that the Police Department provide a more detailed commentary
on the request for the installation of a stop sign on the east side of
Westchester facing Newburgh Road, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
direct that this item shall remain in the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for further consideration
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 504-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June
13, 2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 265-00, and a
communication from Russell P Flynn, Woodbury Park Homeowners
Association Representative, 37288 Weymouth Drive, dated March 20,
2000, appealing the determination of the Livonia Traffic Commission
which denied the request for the installation of a "Stop Sign" on the east
side of Westchester facing Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby refer
the subject of the number of traffic accidents occurring at the intersections
of Curtis and Heatherlea, as well as Curtis and Westchester, in the vicinity
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of Westchester and Newburgh Road to the Police Department for a report
and recommendation
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated June 28, 2000, re
the results of a homeowner survey of affected residents on Stonehouse and Lamont
Streets asking if they wished to proceed with the paving and storm drainage project in
this area, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A petition signed by residents of Stonehouse Street, received by the Office
of the City Clerk on June 26, 2000, re the dissolution of the Special Assessment
District on that street, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated June 22, 2000, re
forwarding a report and analytical samples from IT-Group summarizing the collection of
surface water samples from the drainage culverts located on Lamont and Stonehouse
Streets, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated June 22, 2000, re
the forwarding of the withdrawal of a bid for the Special Assessment District Paving
Project on Stonehouse and Lamont Streets from the original bidder, Welltech Eastern,
due to their construction schedule, and a "no interest" answer from the second bidder,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
CR 505-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June
13, 2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 308-00, and a
communication dated January 27, 2000, from the Director of Public Works
and the City Engineer, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
special assessment roll for the street improvement consisting of the
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placement of three (3") inches overlay over the top of the existing four (4")
inch asphalt road and widen two (2') feet on each side of the road with a
two (2") inch high mountable asphalt curb (Alternate Ill Modified) for
Lamont Street (130 feet north of Joy Road to 200 feet south of Northfield
Avenue) and Stonehouse Avenue (130 feet north of Joy Road to Minton
Avenue), and the Council having further considered this matter at a public
hearing held on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, the Council does hereby
determine to proceed no further with the special assessment proceedings
heretofore commenced for the proposed improvement of Stonehouse
Avenue, FURTHER, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City
Assessor and City Treasurer for the preparation of appropriate special
assessment refund rolls revising such special assessment on a pro rata
basis with the owners of property assessed and located on Stonehouse
Avenue only, such refunds to be made by credit against future unpaid
installments in the inverse order in which they are payable to the extent
such installments exist, and the balance of such refunds to be in cash,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 3 08 260 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to proceed with the special
assessment proceedings for Lamont Avenue only, and the Council does
hereby determine that certain deficiencies do exist and in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3 08 270 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, that the following additional assessments (91%)
shall be levied against lots or parcels of land located on Lamont Street
only in Special Assessment District No 401 to cover the cost of the
aforesaid, such assessments to be made on the basis of the same ratio as
that originally assessed for the said Special Assessment District (Lamont
Street only)
Special Assessment District No, Additional Assessment
401 91% increase (amounting to a
total of$61 98 per assessable foot
instead of $32 50 per assessable
foot)
FURTHER, the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 506-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June
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13, 2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 309-00, and a
communication dated January 27, 2000, from the Director of Public Works
and the City Engineer, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
improvement of Lamont Street, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action with respect to Council Resolution 309-00
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 507-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated June
13, 2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 311-00, and a
communication dated January 27, 2000, from the Director of Public Works
and the City Engineer, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to unit
price bid of Welltech Eastern, Inc , 5976 Venture Way, Mt. Pleasant,
Michigan 48858, for completing all work required in connection with the
Stonehouse Avenue and Lamont Street Improvement and Storm Sewer
Project, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with
regard to this bid based upon the withdrawal of same by a letter dated
June 19, 2000, from Welltech Eastern, Inc.
Councilmember Duggan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(PETITION 99-9-3-2)
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
Councilmember Walsh gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(PETITION 00-2-3-1)
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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
Councilmember Engebretson gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF
TITLE 5, CHAPTER 06 (ALARM SYSTEMS AND
DEVICES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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
Councilmember Duggan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTIONS 030, 040, 050,
060 AND 070 TO TITLE 10, CHAPTER 03
(GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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 future consideration
A communication from Brian Peters, 8917 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI
48150, dated June 29, 2000, re his agreement to pay for paving of the extended
portion of Clarita in relation to his request for a lot split of 18840 and 18844 Harrison,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Brian Peters, petitioner for a lot split of property located at 18840 and
18844 Harrison, was present at the meeting to answer questions of the Council
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On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Duggan, it was.
CR 508-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 9, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Brian Peters, 8917 Newburgh,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, to divide and combine Tax Item Nos 46-045-03-
0043-002 and 46-045-03-0044-001 into two (2) parcels, located south of
Seven Mile Road and west of Inkster Road (18840 Harrison and 18844
Harrison), the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Engebretson, Vandersloot and Brosnan
NAYS Walsh and Pastor
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 509-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated June 5, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 57-00, in connection with the reconstruction of Henry
Ruff between Five Mile Road and Lyndon, the Council does hereby concur
with the recommendation of the Engineering Division in that the City will
assume 80% of the reconstruction costs of Henry Ruff and the residents
and school district will assume 20% of the costs, with an assessment rate
of $39 36 per assessable foot to be borne by the residents, FURTHER,
the school district will participate in the cost of the storm sewer installation
in the amount of $10,000 00 with the City paying the balance of
$41,000 00, FURTHER, Council Resolution 57-00 is hereby amended to
the extent necessary to be consistent with this resolution
A fax communication from Odd-Job Stores, parent company of Mazel's
Stores, re revised wall sign drawing for Mazel's at Wonderland Mall, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 00-5-SN-5)
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A revised sign rendering dated June 17, 2000 re the wall sign proposed
for Mazel's Store at Wonderland Mall, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 00-5-SN-5)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
CR 510-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 5, 2000, which transmits its
resolution 5-108-2000, adopted on May 25, 2000, with regard to Petition
00-5-SN-5, submitted by Mazel's, requesting approval for signage at the
Wonderland Mall located at 28525 Plymouth Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 35, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 00-5-SN-5 is hereby approved, subject
to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package prepared by T J Twydell Sign
Professionals, received by the Planning Commission on May 12,
2000, and approved by the Planning Commission on May 25, 2000,
showing the square footage of the sign to be a maximum of 120 6
square feet, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and
2 That this wall sign shall not be illuminated beyond one (1) hour after
the mall closes
Mr Reinhard Lemke, representative of Wonderland Mall, 29525 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, MI 48150 and Mr Tom Twydell, representative of Twydell Sign
Professionals, P 0 Box 81671, Rochester, MI 48308 were present at the meeting to
answer questions of the Council (Petition 00-5-SN-5)
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
CR 511-00 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from MascoTech Forming
Technologies-Livonia, a division of MascoTech, Inc , also known as Hi-Vol
Products, Inc., dated April 7, 2000, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 78, and
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WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded MascoTech Forming
Technologies-Livonia, a division of MascoTech, Inc , also known as Hi-Vol
Products, Inc., the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected
taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 7 00 p m , Wednesday, June 7,
2000, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, MascoTech Forming Technologies-Livonia, a division
of MascoTech, Inc , also known as Hi-Vol Products, Inc., finds and
determines (a) that the granting of this industrial facilities
exemption certificate shall not have the effect of substantially
impeding the operation of the local governmental unit or impairing
the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad
valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which the
facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied with
the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A. 1974 , as
amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from MascoTech Forming
Technologies-Livonia, a division of MascoTech, Inc., also known as
Hi-Vol Products, Inc , covering new industrial facilities to be located
within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 78 for
12 years upon completion of the two (2) year construction period
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a letter of agreement between the
applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and the
Board upon approval of an Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate,
the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and
incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation
required to process applications for Industrial Facility Exemption
Certificates
Councilmember Duggan left the podium at 9 01 due to a conflict of interest.
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On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 512-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 4, 2000, which sets forth its
resolution 3-57-2000, adopted on March 28, 2000, with regard to Petition
00-2-1-2, submitted by Leo Soave, for a change of zoning of property
located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Blue Skies Drive
and Glengarry Drive in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, from R-3C to OS,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on Monday, June 19, 2000, pursuant to Council Resolution 276-00,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 00-2-1-2 is hereby denied for the following
reasons
1 That the proposed zoning is not compatible with its surroundings,
2 That the proposed zoning will have a negative effect on property
values,
3 That rezoning this property to OS does not comply with the Master
Plan,
4 That the proposed rezoning is not necessary to further develop the
property;
5 That the proposed rezoning will cause unnecessary traffic on Blue
Skies, and
6 That the proposed rezoning requested is a prime example of spot
zoning at its worst.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Pastor, Engebretson, Vandersloot and Brosnan
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
Councilmember Duggan returned to the podium at 9 02 p m
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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CR 513-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 21, 2000, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in
accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open Meetings Act, direct that a
closed Committee of the Whole meeting be held for the purposes of
discussing litigation matters and attorney/client privileged communications
in connection with pending litigation regarding Smith v City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Engebretson, Vandersloot and Brosnan
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 514-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 19, 2000, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 472-99, transmitting for Council acceptance a Quit
Claim Deed executed by Francis H Auffenberg and John C Auffenberg, a
Michigan partnership, conveying to the City certain right-of-way in
connection with Petition 99-3-2-10, submitted by AME Group, Inc., on
behalf of Livonia Volkswagen, Inc , requesting waiver use approval to
construct an addition to the Hyundai car showroom and renovations to the
Volkswagen showroom and building located at 34501 Plymouth Road,
such property being described as follows
The North 27 feet of the following described parcels
Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 76 of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat #1 of part of the East 1/2 of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as recorded in
Liber 65 of Plats, Page 52, Wayne County Records, running
thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East along
the South line of Plymouth Road (66 feet wide), a distance of
200 00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds
East 351 79 feet to the South line of said Lot 76, thence
south 89 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West along said
South line 199 99 feet; thence along the West line of said Lot
76, North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West 355 45
feet to the point of beginning, and
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Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 76 of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat #1 of part of the East 1/2 of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as recorded in
Liber 65 of Plats, Page 52, Wayne County Records, running
thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East along
the South line of Plymouth Road (66 feet wide), a distance of
200 00 feet for a point of beginning, thence continuing South
89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East along said South
line 164 66 feet to the East line of Lot 76, thence South
along said East line of Lot 76, 146 99 feet; thence North 89
degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds West 163 12 feet; thence
North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West 147 00 feet to
the point of beginning, and
Lot 1, Supervisor's Livonia Plat #1 of part of the East 1/2 of
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town I South, Range 9
East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as recorded
in Liber 65 of Plats, Page 52, Wayne County Records (Right
of way purposes, being Plymouth Rd , a public highway )
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed, and further, that the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed
conveying the above-described property to the State of Michigan in
a form to be approved by the Department of Law
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
CR 515-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 16, 2000, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 139-00, in connection with the swap of the City of
Livonia's John Stymelski Veterans' Park site for a portion of the land
known as the Bentley High School site owned by the Livonia Public
Schools and transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed and a
Quit Claim Deed executed by the Livonia Public Schools conveying to the
City certain property described as follows
Lots 27 to 52, inclusive, except the North 35 feet thereof, also Lots
53 to 182, inclusive, also all adjacent vacated streets and alleys, of
"Livonia Park Subdivision" of N W 1/4 of N E 1/4 of Section 22, T
1 S , R 9 E , Livonia Twp , (now City of Livonia), Wayne County,
Michigan As recorded in Liber 51, Page 92, W C R. More
particularly described as beginning at the intersection of the East
line of Hubbard Ave , (86 feet wide) with the South line of Five Mile
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Road (as widened) Distant South 00 degrees 01 minutes 50
seconds East 88 00 feet and South 89 degrees 45 minutes 00
seconds East 43 00 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 22, T
1 S , R. 9 E , and proceeding thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes
00 seconds East 621 55 feet, along the South line of Five Mile
Road (as widened), thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 29
seconds East 1199 18 feet; thence 89 degrees 19 minutes 58
seconds West (recorded as North 89 degrees 20 minutes 00
seconds West) 625 53 feet along the North line of Jamison Avenue
(60 feet wide), thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 50 seconds
East (recorded as North) 1194 60 feet along the East line of
Hubbard Ave , (86 feet wide) to the point of beginning Containing
17 13 acres Subject to easements of record
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Warranty Deed and Quit Claim Deed, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 516-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian, dated June 2, 2000, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept various gifts
and cash donations, in the total value of $2,410 00, from the sources
indicated therein for use by the Livonia Public Library as indicated in the
aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and credit the amount of $2,410 00 to Account No 702-000-
285-271 for the purposes as designated by the donors
Barbara Lewis, City Librarian, spoke to the Council regarding the
donations made to the Livonia Public Library
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 517-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated June 23, 2000, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to conduct a
Public Hearing on Monday, October 16, 2000, at TOO p m at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following
items
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1 The proposed annual budget for the City of Livonia for the fiscal year
ending November 30, 2001, and
2 The public hearing required by Act 5 PA 1982, in connection with the
Truth in Taxation hearing,
and the City Clerk shall give adequate public notice of said public hearing
in accordance with provisions of law and City Charter
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 518-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Finance, dated June 23, 2000, 'and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby refer the subject of
the annual budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2001, to
the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1420th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 09 p m , July 5, 2000
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Join McCotter, City Clerk