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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 19, 1979, 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 approximately 8:15 P. M. . Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash,
Gerald Taylor, Jerry Raymond, Robert D. Bennett, Robert R. Bishop and Peter A.
Ventura. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E. Siemert,
City Engineer; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; Jack Dodge, Director of
Finance; John Nagy, City Planner; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service
Division; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, Esther Friedrichs, Planning Commission;
and Fernon Feenstra of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1236-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 920th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held December 12, 1979, are hereby
approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#1237-79 WHEREAS, John J. Bunk has been a member of the Livonia Fire
Department for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, he has served as Chief of the Department for the past
7 years; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Chief, the Department has experi-
enced a dramatic growth in its facilities, personnel, and equipment; and
WHEREAS, he has continuously developed training programs for
the Department, including the highly successful Emergency Medical Services
Program in cooperation with Madonna College; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his duties as Fire Chief, he has served
as President of the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, President of the
Southeastern Michigan Fire Chiefs Association, Chairman of the Fire
Services Advisory Committee to the State Building Code Commission, member
of the International Fire Chiefs Association Arson Committee, and member
of the Advisory Committee of Madonna College; and
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WHEREAS, the loyalty, devotion to duty and professional
competence which he has exhibited through the years are in the finest
tradition of the Livonia Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, he has always been held in the highest esteem by his
friends and colleagues,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to publicly commend and
congratulate John J. Bunk for his years of devoted service to this City
and to extend to him and his farily our best wishes for a long and
happy retirement.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1238-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated November 20, 1979, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works 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 City
(Public Service Division -- Equipment Maintenance Section) with two
Front-Mount Tractor Brooms for a total price of $3953.32, the same hav-
ing been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Bennett,•'.Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1239-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated November 20, 1979, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Midwest Epoke, 2711R Lance
Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45409, for supplying the City (Public Service Divi-
sion--Equipment Maintenance Section) with one Tow-Behind Material
Spreader for a total price of $3995.00, the same having been in fact
the lowest and only bid received and meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Bennett, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop and unanimously
adopted, it was
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01240-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief, dated November 29, 1979, approved by the Director of Public
Safety-Fire and the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, and which submits certain bids for repairing and updating
five (5) Seagrave Pumpers, and having also considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated December 11, 1979, wherein it is indicated
that proceeds from the 1968 G.O. Fire Station Bond Issue may not be used
with respect to this item, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same back to the Fire Chief for a report and recommendation on available,
alternative methods of financing, if auch there may be.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1241-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated November 29, 1979, approved for submission by
the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to the purchase of diesel fuel, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of said diesel fuel from
the City's Diesel Fuel supplier, D & W Oil Company, effective November 16,
1979, for the Unit Price of 75.7 cents per gallon, said price being made
in accordance with Federal Government Regulations; further, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize said purchase without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and Ru prior resolutions
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended or revised to the
extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1242-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated November 29, 1979,approved for submission by
the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
purchase of gasoline from Texaco, Inc., effective November 17, 1979, at
the following unit prices:
Regular - Less than 4,000 Gals. .809/Gal.
Regular - More than 4,000 Gals. .755/Gal.
Lead Free - Less than 4,000 Gals. .8545/Gal.
Lead Free - More than 4,000 Gals. .7975 Gal.
said prices being made in acnordance with Federal Government Regulations;
further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication; and such action is taken in accordance with the provi-
sions set forth in Section 2-213(d) (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed,
amended or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the
action taken herein.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1243-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated November 15, 1979,which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached
final estimate dated November 9, 1979, the Council does hereby authorize
final payment in the amount of $2137.30 to Harold Thomas Nursery, Inc. ,
14925 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, which sum includes the full
and complete balance due on a contract dated April 9, 1979 in the amount of
$20,100 00, the actual contract amount completed to date being $21,373.00,
in connection with the 1979 Street Tree Planting Program, it appearing from
the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has been
completed in accordance with City standards and specifications and that the
necessary contractor's affidavit, maintenance and guaranty bond have been
filed; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1244-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated October 16, 1979, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated November 28, 1979, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby determine that it has no
objection to and does recommend approval of the request from In "N" Out
Food Stores, Inc. , for a new SDM License to be located at the S.W. corner
of Newburgh and Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#1245-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated October 5, 1979, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 1979, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby determine that it has no
objection to and does recommend approval of the request from Arbor Drugs,
Inc , for a new SDM License to be located at 29583 West Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and McCann
NAYS: Bishop and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1246-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated November 28, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council
does hereby authorize the release to Ager Building Company, 27620 Farmingto
law Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, the proprietor of the Compton
Square Estates Subdivision, located in the South 1/2 of Section 24, the
financial assurances previously deposited with the City relating to the
General Improvement Bond in the amount of $19,000 00; the Sidewalk Bond in
the amount of $22,400 00, the Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond in the
amount of $6,000.00; and the cash escrow payment to insure the installation
of survey monuments and lot markers in the amount of $2,270.00, previously
filed with the City pursuant to Council Resolution 803-75 adopted on
September 24, 1975, and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 97-76
and 6-77, and the action herein is taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all of these improvements
have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and regula-
tions and ordinances of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby 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: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1247-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated November 20, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the installation of paving and drainage on a proposed east-west
Industrial Road between Merriman and Hubbard and on Hubbard between the
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proposed Industrial Road and the I-96 South Service Road in the North 1/2
of Section 27, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
and such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused 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, specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the
City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of November 29, 1979, and
that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, January 28, 1980, 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,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of
said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required
by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
lowadopted, it was
#1248-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated November 20, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the installation of a water main in connection with the paving and
drainage of a proposed east-west Industrial Road between Merriman and
Hubbard and on Hubbard between the proposed Industrial Road and the I-96
South Service Road in the North 1/2 of Section 27, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the
number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned
by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused 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, specifications and recommendations have been
properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of
November 29, 1979, and that there has been a full compliance with all of the
provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the Council does hereby set Monday, January 28, 1980, 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, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section
2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is
required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1249-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated November 16, 1979, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning improvement of drive-
way approaches at the following locations:
SUBDIVISION: Argonne Annex
PARCEL NO.
01c21
01c51
O1c54
O1c80
01c90
01c91
01c92
01c106
SUBDIVISION: Argonne
old39
Old43
O1d59
o1d64
old8o
01d81
o1d85
01d98
o1d99
oldlo8
O1d112
01H113
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SUBDIVISION: Argonne (Cont. )
PARCEL NO.
01d119
Old)22
01d138
01d145
O1d147
01d157
01d163
01d169
01d175
01d176
OId181
O1d182
01d184
oid186
o1d187
Old189
O1d201
01d208
01d215
O1d217
O1d220
O1d221
O1d222
O1d229
O1d234
01d250
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SUBDIVISION: Argonne (Cont. )
PARCEL NO.
O1d253
O1d256
O1d257
O1d262
O1d265
old278
oid286
O1d294
01d297
01d298
old309b-310
lb. old3lo
old318
014321
01d322
O1d333
o1d337
o1d338-339a
o1d364-365
Old378
o1d385
old392
o1d415
014419
old43O-431
O1d437
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Lis SUBDIVISION: Argonne (Cont. )
PARCEL NO.
Old441
old442
old452
old459
old461-462
old467
old47o
old491
old495
SUBDIVISION: Botsford Park
L 01j40
01j74b,75,76a
01j104
01j157
01j182
01j185,186
01j187,188,189
01j236
Olj 257
01j258
01j299
01j301,302
01j303,304
L01j403
01j417,418
01j478
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SUBDIVISION: Botsford Park (Cont )
PARCEL NO.
01508
SUBDIVISION: Schanhite's Marquette Manor
25b1
25b15 to 24
25b40
25b84,85
25b156b,157a
25b157b,158a
25b158b,159a
25b174
25b193,194
25b235
25b242
25b252b,253
25b254
25b255
25b272,273a
25b281
25b311b,312a
25b313,314a
25b324
25b326
25b328
25b337,338a
25b370,371
25b372
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SUBDIVISION: Schanhite's Marquette Manor (Cont. )
PARCEL NO.
25b373
25b374
25b375
25b384
25b386
25b402,403
25b412
25b421b,422,423a
25b468
25b470
26A1b2b1,A2a1
SUBDIVISION: Joy Road. Cozy Homesites
PARCEL NO.
36d3
36d10
36d13
36d20
36d27
36d28
36d30
36d31
36d34
36d39
366.9
36d53
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PARCEL NO.
01Z 37a
012382
08Jlbl
0811
08H1a,H2b3
o8H2b, 2a1
04A16b2
04B29
04B30
28D30al
28D31a
28D32a
28D33a1
28D33b1
28D34a
and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the respective
owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install
drive approaches at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution
which is made pursuant to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137; and FURTHER, said notice shall set forth
that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall
complete said driveway approaches on or before July 1, 1980 after which
date the Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of the
said driveway approaches
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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lir #1250-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Livonia Fire Fighters Association, Local No. 1164, dated
October 18, 1979, wherein it is alleged that the Selective Mutual
Emergency Fire Aid Pact between Redford Township and the City of Livonia
has been violated, and having also considered a communication from the
Redford Township Supervisor, dated October 25, 1979, wherein these
allegations are denied, and having also considered a communication from
the Fire Chief, dated November 28, 1979, approved by the Director of Public
Safety-Fire, and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to CR-1095-79, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with respect to this matter in accordance with the recommendation of the
Fire Chief.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1251-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planner, dated November 29, 1979, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
650-79, with regard to the question of whether or not certain vacant
property available on Seven Mile Road in the vicinity of Deering and Floral
Avenues would be suitable and appropriate for rezoning in order to provide
sufficient off-street parking for existing businesses located in the area,
the Council does hereby request the Department of Public Works to install
barricade on property line, as extended, between Lots 19 and 20, Sunningdale
Park Subdivision, in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 12, for the full width of the
public alley adjacent thereto, together with the posting of appropriate
warning signs at the Floral Avenue and Deering Avenue entrances to said
alley.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1252-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated June 22, 1979, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 509-79, which transmits a proposed amendment to the Vacating
Ordinance with respect to Petition 78-8-3-8 for the vacating of a public
alley between Deering and Floral Avenues in Section 12, which proposed
ordinance was given its first reading by Councilman Ventura on June 20,
1979, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for its report end recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1253-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from First
Federal Savings and Loan Association of Detroit, dated December 3, 1979,
wherein a request is made for the vacating of a 20 foot wide public alley
located immediately south of Plymouth Road between Arden Avenue and
Merriman Road, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
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City Planning Commission for action and recommendation, in accordance with
provisions of law and City ordinance.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 27, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion #11-229-79 adopted on November 13, 1979 with regard to a request from
Lindhout Associates for an extension of the approval of Petition 78-8-8-29
submitted by Lindhout Associates relative to a waiver use approval pre-
viously granted in Council Resolution 915-78 adopted on October 11, 1978 to
construct a professional office complex on the west side of Farmington Road
between Lyndon and Five Mile Road in Section 21, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and grant the requested extension for a one year period, subject
to compliance with the conditions set forth in Council Resolution 915-78.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES. Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
its action taken in the foregoing resolution, which denied an extension for
a site plan to construct professional office complex on west side of
Farmington Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to reconsider with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Nash, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: Ventura and Taylor.
The President declared the motion to reconsider adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend the
principal resolution so as to delete the name of Lindhout Associates in two
(2) places and insert therein the words "Leonard L Veatch, D.D S."
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing amendment with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Nash, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura and Taylor
The President declared the motion adopted
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A roll call vote was taken on the resolution as amended as follows:
#1254-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 27, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion #11-229-79 adopted on November 13, 1979 with regard to a request from
Leonard L. Veatch, D.D.S. for an extension of the approval of Petition
78-8-8-29 submitted by Leonard L Veatch, D D S relative to a waiver use
approval previously granted in Council Resolution 915-78 adopted on
October 11, 1978 to construct a professional office complex on the west
side of Farmington Road between Lyndon and Five Mile Road in Section 21,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the requested extension
for a one year period, subject to compliance with the conditions set forth
in Council Resolution 915-78.
with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1255-79 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia finds that there is an urgent
necessity to acquire certain temporary easements for the purpose of
accommodating a temporary Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad run-around track to
be located east and west of Newburgh Road, south of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad tracks, between Plymouth Road and the I-96 Expressway (Schoolcraft
Road) in Section 29, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan as well
as certain right-of-way required for: (a) the construction of a service
road to provide access to Newburgh Road for properties located immediately
adjacent to the existing C & 0 Railroad right-of-way and (b) for maintenanc,
of the C & 0 railroad track, said right-of-way being located on the west
side of Newburgh Road, south of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad tracks,
between Plymouth Road and the I-96 Expressway (Schoolcraft Road) in
Section 29, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to acquire
certain temporary easements as well as right-of-way in the aforementioned
Section 29 for highway improvement, to facilitate the flow of traffic and
to alleviate traffic congestion as a matter of public safety and conven-
ience, and to promote the public welfare generally; and
WHEREAS, the Council further finds that the conveyance of certain
private property, as further described hereinafter, is indispensable to the
necessary construction of a grade separation at Newburgh Road and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad tracks between Plymouth Road and the I-96
Expressway (Schoolcraft Road); and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that a grade
separation be constructed on Newburgh Road at the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road tracks as a highway improvement in order to facilitate the flow of
traffic and to alleviate traffic congestion, as part of the 7.9 million
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dollar general obligation road improvement bond issue approved by the
electorate of the City in 1977; and
WHEREAS, Newburgh Road from Joy Road to Eight Mile Road, in the
City of Livonia, is a City road under the jurisdiction and control of the
City of Livonia and is incorporated in the Master Plan of the City of Livon.
as part of the Master Thoroughfare Plan, having been incorporated in said
Master Thoroughfare Plan by a resolution of the City Planning Commission
adopted on April 19, 1951,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Council for the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, hereby declares that the acquisition of
certain temporary easements on and over certain private property as well as
certain right-of-way, all as hereinafter described, is necessary for the
construction of a grade separation to be constructed on Newburgh Road at th'
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad tracks between Plymouth Road and the I-96
Expressway, (Schoolcraft Road) which grade separation is necessary as a
public improvement for the use and benefit of the public, for the purposes
of its incorporation, for a public purpose within the scope of its power,
and that good faith offers to acquire said temporary easements and to
purchase said right-of-way have been made; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby declare
that it determines it necessary to take temporary easements on and over
private property as well as a certain right-of-way, upon just compensation
to be paid therefor for such improvement, the said properties necessary for
the construction of a grade separation on Newburgh Road at the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad tracks between Plymouth Road and the I-96 Expressway
(Schoolcraft Road), and the just compensation for same being as follows:
(1) That part of Lots 4 and 5, Currie Court Industrial
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 96, Pages 71 and 72,
Wayne County Records, said subdivision being part of the
N.W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described
as beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 4 of said
Subdivision and proceeding S. 76° 06' 23" E. along the
South line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Right-of-Way,
270.0 feet; thence N 86° 46' 33" W. , 266.47 feet; thence
N. 04° 31' 54" E. along the East line of Newburgh Road,
50 0 feet to the point of beginning. (Containing approximate)
0.15 acres) .
Interested Party: A. W. Miller, Inc.
2531 Conner Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48215
Estate or Interest to be taken: Temporary easement in and
over real property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of tilt.
Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in accordance
with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1966.
Estimated just compensation: $2,500.00
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(2) That part of the N E 1/4 of Section 30, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant N 0° 16' 03" E. 864.02 feet
and N 75° 27' 28" W. along the Southerly line of the C &
O Railroad right-of-way, 123.82 feet from the East 1/4
corner of said Section 30; proceeding thence S 3° 52' 21"
E 100.0 feet, thence N 75° 27' 28" W. 220.0 feet; thence
N 65° 41' 52" W 463.61 feet; thence N 0° 16' 35" E. 16.81
feet; thence S. 75° 27' 28" E. along said railroad right-of-
way, 649.45 feet to the point of beginning. (Containing
approximately 1.03 acres)
Interested Party: Industrial Chemical Products of Detroit,
12801 Newburgh Road Inc.
Livonia, Michigan 48151
Estate or Interest to be taken: Temporary easement in and
over real property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of
1966.
Estimated just compensation: $15,600.00.
(3) That part of the N E 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S. , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant N 89° 29' 37" W. along the E
and W. 1/4 line of said Section 30, 749.40 feet and N. 0°
16' 35" E 1034.76 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said
Section 30; proceeding thence N 65° 41' 52" W. 96.08 feet
to the Southerly line of the C & 0 Railroad right-of-way;
thence S. 75° 27' 28" E along said right-of-way line,
90.55 feet, thence S 0° 16' 35" W 16.81 feet to the point
of beginning. (Containing approximately 0.02 acres)
Interested Party• Price Bros , Incorporated
12651 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Estate or Interest to be taken. Temporary easement in and
over real property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of
1966.
Estimated just compensation: $300.00.
(4) That part of the N E. 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at the East 1/4 corner of Section 30 and proceed-
ing thence North 0° 16' 03" E , along the East line of said
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Section 30, 564.02 feet; thence North 89° 29' 37" W. , 96.11
feet; thence South 3° 17' 07" E. , 565.25 feet; thence South
89° 29' 37" E., 58.92 feet to the point of beginning. Part
of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 30A1a2a Ala3a - 1.017 Acres
(Newburgh Road Right-of-way)
Interested Party: Price Bros., Incorporated
12651 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Estate or Interest to be taken: Fee Simple in real property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of
1966.
Estimated just compensation: $12,500.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Law of the City of
Livonia be and is hereby authorized and directed to institute and conduct
the necessary proceedings on behalf of the City of Livonia in the Circuit
Court for the County of Wayne, State of Michigan (that being the county
nnoernry u y geoveothipplyutnhtand o tboe
acquire by condemnation for the City of Livonia the temporary easements on
and over private property as well as the right-of-way hereinbefore describe'
for the purpose of construction of a grade separation on Newburgh Road at
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad tracks, between Plymouth Road and the I-96
Expressway (Schoolcraft Road) as a necessary and authorized public improve-
ment, and that said proceedings be brought in accordance with the provision.
of Act 295 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, being MCLA 213.361,
et seq; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize th
expenditure of a sum not to exceed thirty thousand nine hundred and 00/100
dollars ($30,900.00) for acquisition costs and, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed two thousand and
00/100 dollars ($2,000.00) as the City's portion of the prorated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community College tax in connection with
the aforesaid right-of-way, the same to be prorated as of the date of
closing, and further, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the
aforesaid sums from the 7.9 million dollar General Obligation Road Improve-
ment Bond Issue as compensation to be paid to the subject property owners
in connection with this project; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to affix their signatures to a Declaration of Taking in order to
carry out the provisions of this Resolution and Statement of Necessity.
A roll cp1] vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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L By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#1256-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated December 4, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 441-74, in connection with a communication from the
Department of Law, dated May 24, 1974 which submits a proposed amendment to
Section 8-225 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, relative to abusive
language, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1257-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated December 4, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 1112-79, in connection with a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated August 21, 1979, which sets forth its
resolution 8-138-79, adopted on August 7, 1979, with regard to Petition
79-6-6-3, submitted by the City Planning Commission with regard to an
L amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which incorporates regulations to
prohibit the sale of vehicles or merchandise on parking lots, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
October 22, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 930-79, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the proposed amendment of Section 18 37 of the
Zoning Ordinance to the Law Department for its review, and to request a
review of Section 6-166 (o) of the Traffic Ordinance, for its subsequent
report and recommendation for amendment of either or both ordinances to
effectuate a control regarding the sale of vehicles or merchandise on
parking lots.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 1
TITLE 3, CHAPTER 4 (ANIMALS AND
FOWL) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, IS HEREBY
AMENDED BY ADDING SECTION 3-401
(a) THERETO.
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.
LThe above Ordinance was placed on the table and will be considered at the Regular
Meeting to be held January 16, 1980
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1258-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated December 4, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 285-77, in connection with a proposed amendment to the
Retirement Plan Ordinance submitted by the Department of Law, dated March
7, 1977, with regard to employee's disability compensation to be deducted
from his disability pension, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the City's bargaining team and does further request that the Department of
Law solicit an opinion from the Attorney General relative to the propriety
of enacting the proposed ordinance amendment.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1259-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated December 4, 1979, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 832-78, in connection with a communication dated
June 22, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution 6-114-78 with regard to Petition 76-8-6-7 submitted by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 251-78, to amend Section
10.02(b), Permitted Uses, and Section 10 03, Waiver Uses, of Ordinance No.
543, to provide standards for determining the use of bakeries, ice cream
stores, etc. , as permitted uses or waiver uses in C-1 Zoning Districts, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on August 28, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 647-78, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for the preparation of th
proposed amendment as it relates to Section 10.03, with the changes
recommended by the Legislative Committee, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with regard to that portion of the
proposed ordinance amendment which relates to Section 10.02, Permitted
Uses.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1260-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated December 4, 1979, the Council does
hereby request that the Planning Department, the Building Department and
the City Clerk submit their respective reports and recommendations with
regard to the matter of food service establishments and possible amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance and/or the Licensing Ordinance in connection
therewith.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1261-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated November 26, 1979, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, wherein the
City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed street improvement in Storm & Fowlers Country
Crest and Elmwood Farms Subdivisions in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having
indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of
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parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused 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 in
the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and recommend
tions have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk
under date of December 7, 1979, and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, January 28,
1980, at 8.00 P.M., as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the
NECESSITY for such improvement which public hearing shall be held before
the Council in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
48154, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publica
tion of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1262-79 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 No. 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, January 28,
1980, at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items•
1 Petition No. 79-8-1-26, submitted by Jose and Stella
Evangelista for a change of zoning of property located
on the west side of Parkville Avenue between Seven Mile
Road and Vassar in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, from
P to R-1, the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution #12-244-79 recommended to the City Council that
Petition 79-8-1-26 be approved;
2. Petition No 79-10-1-35, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 1019-79, for
a change of zoning of property located on the east side
of Filmore south of Seven Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 9, from C-2 to R-3, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution #12-233-79 recommended to the City
Council that Petition 79-10-1-35 be approved,
3. Petition No. 79-10-1-36, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located on
the west side of Farmington Road, south of Plymouth Road,
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from C-2 to P.S , the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution #12-234-79
recommended to the City Council that Petition 79-10-1-36
be approved,
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4. Petition No 79-10-1-38, submitted by Ernest A Ajluni
for a change of zoning of property located on the west
side of Farmington Road, south of Clarita in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 9, from R-3 to P.S. , the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution #12-235-79 recommended
to the City Council that Petition 79-10-1-38 be approved;
5. Petition No. 79-11-1-39, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 1021-79, for a
change of zoning of property located north of Joy Road
between Thorpe Drive and Deering Avenue in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 36, from C-2 to RUF, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution #12-236-79 recommended to the City
Council that Petition 79-11-1-39 be approved;
6. Petition No. 79-11-1-40, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located on
the west side of Hix Road, south of Lyndon Avenue, in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, from P.L. to R-1 and R-1 to P.L. ,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
#12-237-79 recommended to the City Council that Petition
79-11-1-40 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 location of the proposed changes 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 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.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1263-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated December 10, 1979, wherein it is recommended that Section 23 of the
City's contract with SEMTA be amended so as to provide for a total subsidy
of "$90,000.00" in lieu of "$60,000.00" and that Section 23 in the contract
with Northwest Transport be revised so as to permit a payment of "$83,000.00
in lieu of "$53,000 00" and that the limitation of monthly payments to
$4,000.00 be deleted, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed
contract amendments in the manner and form herein referred to, as well as
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare
the subject contract amendments as herein authorized.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1264-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated December 10, 1979, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, does hereby
determine to accept a gift in the amount of $375.00 from Great Lakes Sand
Company and takes this means to indicate its sincere appreciation to Great
Lakes Sand Company for this fine and generous gift
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1265-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated December 12, 1979, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 1150-79, with regard to a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated August 8, 1979, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated October 24, 1979, in connec-
tion therewith, with respect to a request from Edgar P. Willis for transfer
of ownership of 1979 Class C licensed business located at 15231 Farmington
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, from Albert R. Lemieux and Irma Lemieux,
the Council does hereby determine to take this means to advise the Liquor
Control Commission that the City Council denies the said request and would
not recommend that this transfer of ownership be approved by the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, for the following reasons.
1) The conditions of approval of Waiver Use Petition 77-6-2-11 for the
establishment of the above referenced Class C liquor license as
recommended by the Planning Commission on January 30, 1978 in Resolu-
tion #1-8-78 and approved by the City Council on March 1, 1978 in
Resolution #171-78 have not been fully adhered to, which conditions
read as follows.
Condition #1: that the Site Plan, revised date 1/12/78, which is
hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
Condition #2: that Building Elevation Plan #77-48, Sheet P-1 dated
12/2/77, prepared by Shiels Associates, Architects,
which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to,
Condition #3. that all landscape materials as shown on the approved
Site Plan shall be installed on the site by June 1, 1978
and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy
condition
2) The petitioner has verbally indicated that he has no intention of
fulfilling the conditions as stated above
and the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, *Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
LNAYS: None.
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement: My 'yes' vote for denial
of this transfer is because of the information received that the petitioners have
indicated no intention of fulfilling the conditions set forth in the granting of this
license, and for no other reason.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1266-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated December 12, 1979, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 859-79, in connection with a communication from the
Planning Director, dated July 19, 1979, with regard to compliance or
noncompliance with the conditions of approval as recommended by the
Planning Commission and approved by the City Council in Council Resolution
171-78, adopted on March 1, 1978, in crnnection with Petition 77-6-2-10 and
Petition 77-6-2-11 with respect to the Class "C" Liquor License for Albert
R and Irma Lemieux, and the waiver use approval for the establishment
known as Ladd's Restaurant, located at 15231 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to rescind and repeal Council
Resolution 171-78 with respect to waiver use approval of a Class C Liquor
Licensed establishment, for the following reasons:
1) The conditions of approval of Waiver Use Petition 77-6-2-11 for the
establishment of the above referenced Class C liquor license as
recommended by the Planning Commission on January 30, 1978 in Resolution
#1-8-78 and approved by the City Council on March 1, 1978 in Resolution
#171-78 have not been fully adhered to, which conditions read as
follows:
Condition #1: that the Site Plan, revised date 1/12/78, which is
hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
Condition #2: that Building Elevation Plan #77-48, Sheet P-1, dated
12/2/77, prepared by Shiels Associates, Architects,
which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to,
Condition #3: that all landscape materials as shown vn the approved
Site Plan shall be installed on the site by June 1, 1978
and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy
condition.
2) The petitioner has verbally indicated that he has no intention of
fulfilling the conditions as stated above.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: Nash and Raymond
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1267-79 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia hereby requests
that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission not renew the Class C Liquor
License granted to Albert R. and Irma L Lemieux, in Council Resolution
No. 691-77, adopted on July 13, 1977, located at 15231 Farmington Road,
Livonia, Michigan, inasmuch as the waiver use approval required under the
Zoning Ordinance in order to operate a Class "C" establishment in Livonia
was rescinded in CR-1266-79; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Nash and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
Imo STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 79-9-3-10)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
*The President was excused at 9:01 P M and relinquished the Chair to the
Vice-President
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 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
imw OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (Re. Petition 79-6-1-18
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.L. TO R-1)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
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AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The Vice-President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
*The President resumed the Chair at 9:02 P M
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 78-9-3-12)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1268-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
13, 1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement dated December 7, 1979, executed by Terrence A. O'Brien
and Ruthanne O'Brien, his wife, and Kenneth L O 'Brien and Sheryl J O'Brien
his wife; and William Schwartz, President of the Essex Land Company convey-
ing:
The West three (3) feet of the following parcels
of land:
Lots 90, 91, 92, and the South 15 ft of Lot 93,
"B.E Taylor's Como Lake Subdivision," as recorded
in Liber 60, Page 67, Wayne County Records, said
subdivision lying South of Grand River Avenue,
being part of the N. E 1/1. of Section 21i, T 1 S ,
R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid Grant of Easement 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 fulfill the purpose of this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1269-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 79-8-1-25
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1-A AND R-5 TO
C-l.
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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#1270-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated December 13, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from R L. Jones & Associates, Inc. ,
dated December 3, 1979, with respect to a renewal of the City's insurance
coverage for total insurance premiums in the amount of $468,822, which new
1980 coverage is summarized as follows:
Policy Premium Amount
Comprehensive
General Liability - $500,000 $ 150,082
Umbrella
First $1,000,000 45,000
Next 3,500,000
Next 5,000,000 8,643
Commercial Fleet 11+8,369
Property & Related Coverage 67,405
Fidelity Bond 2,633
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Police Professional Liability
1980 - $500,000 - Plus Umbrella 28,535
Public Officials Liability
1980 - $300,000 - Plus Umbrella 14,442
Boiler 3,713
Total $468,822
the Council does hereby authorize the implementation of the said insurance
policies, as detailed herein, as well as authorize the related payment of
the subject premium in the amount of $468,822 to the City's insurance
agent, R L Jones & Associates, Inc. , for this purpose, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby allocate the total insurance premium costs to the
following budgeted funds:
General Fund $385,841
Silver Village Fund 5,381
Refuse Fund 13,600
Water & Sewer Fund 64,000
Total $468,822
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: Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1271-79 RESOLVED, that the City Council requests representatives of Ralls,
Hamill Architects, Inc., R. E Dailey & Co. , DiClemente, Siegel Engineering
Inc. , the Director of Public Works, and the City Engineer to appear before
them at a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of providing a complete
report and recommendation concerning the deficiencies and/or the details
of operation of the heating system in the new City Hall, methods of
resolving these deficiencies, and a deadline date for completion of the
corrective measures.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 921st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9.20 P. M. , December 19, 1979.
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ADDIO W. CON, CITY CLERK
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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SECOND MEEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 7, 1980, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and being the first meeting of the new
Council following the City Election on November 6, 1979, such meeting being called
to order by Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, at approximately 7:30 P. M. . Councilman
Nash delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--
Robert F, Nash, Gerald Taylor, Alice M. Gundersen, Robert E. McCann, Robert D.
Bennett, Robert R. Bishop and Peter A. Ventura. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert E.
Osborn, Director of Public Works, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-
Fire; Michael Reiser, Director of Civil Defense; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; and
John Nagy, City Planner.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1-80 RESOLVED, that Robert D. Bennett is hereby declared to )be
President of the Council for the two (2) year period commencing
January 1, 1980.
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, thereupon presented the gavel to the new
President, and Mr. Bennett presided over the balance of the meeting.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2-80 RESOLVED, that Robert R. Bishop is hereby declared to be Vice-
President of the Council for the two (2) year period commencing
January 1, 1980.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-80 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 921st Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held December 19, 1979, are hereby
approved.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#4-80 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Chapter 7, Section 2-707 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Councilman Ventura is hereby
appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Employees Retirement System.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to designate
Councilman Robert E. McCann, Councilman, as the City's delegate to the
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, and determines to designate
Councilman Robert F. Nash as the City's alternate delegate to the
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
# )-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated December 14, 1979, which indicates that the City Clerk did
reappoint Frances S. Stem, 11315 Arden, Livonia, Michigan, as Deputy City
Clerk, effective January 1, 1980, to serve at the pleasure of the City
Clerk, the Council does hereby determine to confirm the said appointment.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7=80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated January 3, 1980, which indicates that the City Treasurer
did appoint Mrs. Dorothy McIntyre, 29115 Clarita, Livonia, Michigan, as
Deputy City Treasurer, to serve at the pleasure of the City Treasurer,
the Council does hereby determine to confirm the said appointment.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Robert D.
Bennett, Council President dated December 20, 1979, to which is attached
a proposed schedule of Council meetings for the months of February
through December 1980, the Council does hereby determine to approve and
adopt such schedule of meetings, subject to change with proper notice.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-401
OF CHAPTER 4 (ELECTION PRECINCTS) OF
TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA.
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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 and will be considered at the next
Regular Meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#9-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources, dated January 1+, 1980, approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for the use of the City
Hall Auditorium on Sunday, January 27, 1980 at 5:30 P. M. in order to
present a Winter Concert entitled "Meadowbrook Estates" in conjunction
with the opening of the World War II Smithsonian Exhibit Posters in the
lobby, the Council does hereby determine to reserve the use of the City
Hall Auditorium on the said occasion in the manner herein requested, such
use to be made in strict compliance with such rules and regulations as
may henceforth be established and approved by the City Council and sub-
ject to the payment of such fee as may be required in this regard.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 922nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 7:55 P. M., January 7, 1980.
ADDISON W. BACQ CITY CLERK.