HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-04-04 17694
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 4, 1979, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:12 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; John Nagy,
City Planner; Jack Dodge, Finance Director, James L Miller, Personnel Director,
Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Captain James Mogan, Police Department,
G E Siemert, City Engineer; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; Russell Gronevelt,
Superintendent of Public Service; Robert Wisler, Administrative Assistant to the
Mayor; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works and James P Andres, CETA Program
Administrator.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#279-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 903rd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 21, 1979, are hereby approved
The communication from the City Clerk dated March 27, 1979 with respect
to licensing and regulating of retail food establishments in the City of Livonia,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
The communication from the Director of Finance dated March 20, 1979
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending February 28, 1979, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-211
OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
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
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 78-9-3-11)
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.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 78-11-3-18)
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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#280-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Honorable James R. McCann, Judge of the District Court of the 16th
Judicial District, dated January 31, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Mayor and the Director of Finance, the Council does hereby determine to
accept the unit price bid of Curtis 1000, P 0 Box 41, Farmington, Michigan
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48018, for supplying the 16th District Court with traffic tickets for the
unit price of $50.47/M (total price of $2,523.50), the same having 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, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#281-79 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Director
of Finance, dated March 5, 1979 and March 28, 1979, approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of
gasoline from Texaco, Inc. , effective January 27, 1979, February 17, 1979,
March 10, 1979, and March 21, 1979 at the following unit prices:
1/27/79 2/17/79 3/10/79 3/21/79
Regular-Less than 4,000 Gals. 547/Gal .557/Gal. .572/Gal. .582/Gal
Regular-More than 4,000 Gals 495/Gal .505/Gal. .520/Gal. .530/Gal
Lead Free-Less than 4,000 Gals. 5925/Gal .6025/Gal. .6040/Gal .6160/Gal
Lead Free-More than 4,000 Gals. 5355/Gal. .5455/Gal. .5470/Gal .5725/Gal
said prices being made in accordance 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 provisions
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
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
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement I feel, as I have
stated before, that we are paying too much for gasoline
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#282-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 13, 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
determine to accept the bid of Friendship Materials Inc. , 14395 Schaefer,
Detroit, Michigan 48227, for supplying the City (Public Service Division -
Road Maintenance Section) with Air Entrained Cement for the unit price bid
of $2.92 (total estimated bid of $4,380.00), for the period through April 1,
1980, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
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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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#283-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 13, 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
determine to accept the unit price bids of Best Concrete Corporation, 30901
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, for supplying the City (Public
Service Division - Road. Maintenance Section) with readymix concrete at the
unit prices bid through April 1, 1980, for the estimated total amount of
$21,475.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bids received and meet
all specifications.
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 Taylor, it was
#284-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 13, 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
determine to accept the unit price bid of La Fave Trucking Inc. , 1859 N
Canton Center, Canton, Michigan 48187, for supplying the City (Public
Service Division - Road. Maintenance Section) with the following material at
the unit prices bid per ton through April 1, 1980, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications:
M D H T. - 21A - D T.Y $3 25 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 21A - 5.0 R 3 25 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 22A - D T Y 3.10 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 22A - S O.R 3 10 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 3A - D T Y 6.60 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 25A - D T.Y 6.35 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 31A D T.Y 6.35 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 3X - D T Y 4 05 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 22X - D T Y. 3.85 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 30A - D T Y 3.99 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 9A D T.Y 4 92 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 9A - SOR 4.92 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 25A - D T.Y. 6.20 per ton
W.C.R.C. - Porous Backfill - Grade A - D T Y 2.35 per ton
W.C.R.C. - Porous Backfill - Grade B - D T Y 3 ol per ton
W.C.R.C. - 2NS - Natural Sand - D T Y 2.96 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 2MS - Mortar Sand - D T Y 2.99 per ton
6o-4o Washed - Conc. Aggregates - D T Y 4.50 per ton
Pea Gravel - D T Y 2.75 per ton
Ohio - No 348 Limestone 4 69 per ton
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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 Bennett, it was
#285-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 13, 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
determine to accept the bid of U. S Standard Sign Co , P 0 Box 4005,
Toledo, Ohio 43609, for supplying the City (Public Service Division - Sign
Maintenance Section) with Traffic Control Posts, at the unit price bid of
$5.95 and a total estimated price of $4,760 00, the same having 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, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, Seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#286-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 13, 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
determine to accept the bid of U S Standard Sign Co , P 0. Box 4005,
Toledo, Ohio 43609, for supplying the City (Public Service Division - Sign
Maintenance Section) with Aluminum Sign Blanks at the unit prices bid and
for a total estimated price of $7,419 10, the same having 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, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#287-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the
question of signs situated at entrances of the City to the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken oil the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Bishop, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#288-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and the Chief Building Inspector, dated March 9, 1979,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the unit price bid of Bruce
Buchholz, 18253 Myron, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for the 1979 Weed Cutting
Program for the estimated total cost of $20,000.00, based upon the
Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved, and subject to
a final payment based upon the actual units of work completed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices
having been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this item, and the
Council does hereby appropriate an additional S5,000.00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account for this purpose, which amount will be reimbursed as
bills for weed cutting are collected; and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized, to approve all minor adjustments in the work as required;
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#289-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 19, 1979, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance, is approved by the Chairman of the Water and Sewer
Board and the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the unit price bid
of J & D Excavating, Inc. , P 0 Box 532, Oxford, Michigan 48051, for the
Haggerty Road water main relocation (south of Eight Mile Road), for the
estimated total cost of 627,501 00, based upon the Engineering Division's
estimate of units of work involved, and subject to a final payment based
upon the actual units of work 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, and the Council does hereby
appropriate a sum not to exceed 527,501 00 from the Water Department Capita
Outlay Account for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as required, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS* None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
L it was
#290-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and
Sewer Board, dated February 21, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2319 2/79 with respect to bids received for a
Tractor Loader Backhoe, the Council does hereby determine to reject all bids
received in this regard and to authorize the Water and Sewer Board to
readvertise and take new bids with respect to this item in accordance with
provisions of law and City charter, the action herein being taken for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#291-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 22, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to
accept the unit price bid of Sargent Contracting Company, 2840 Bay Road,
Saginaw, Michigan 48605, for the Newburgh Road widening project, Schoolcraft
to Six Mile Road, for the estimated total cost of $205,695 25, based upon
the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved, and subject
to a final payment based upon the actual units of work 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, and
the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $205,695 25 from
the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this
purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
all minor adjustments in the work as required; and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, maylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS. None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#292-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Chief
of Police, dated. March 19, 1979, which bears the signature of the Mayor,
with respect to the proposed revision of plans which have been prepared for
a proposed addition to the Public Safety Building, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its
report and recommendation.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8 40 P M
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#293-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 16, 1979, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the
construction of the Taco Bell Restaurant located on the west side of
Merriman, immediately north of Plymouth Road, in the S E. 1/4 of Section
27, and a request submitted by the Wayne County Road Commission in connec-
tion therewith, regarding the construction of a 12-inch storm sewer by the
restaurant at their expense, within the Merriman Road right-of-way, the
Council does hereby determine to take this means to advise the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners (Permit Division) of the City of Livonia's
willingness to accept jurisdiction and maintenance of a 12-inch storm
sewer connection within the Merriman Road right-of-way in connection with
the development of the aforesaid Taco Bell restaurant, and further, the
Council does authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County Permit
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with said storm
sewer construction, as well as to do all other things necessary or inciden-
tal to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS' None
*Councilman Ventura returned at 8.41 P. M
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#294-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 14, 1979, with regard to
an application from Gary Lokar, Assistant to the President, on behalf of
Win Schuler Restaurants, Inc. of 115 South Eagle Street, Marshall,
Michigan 49068, for a new full year Class C license to be located at the
southeast corner of Six Mile Road, and South Laurel Park Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does hereby determine to take this
means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City
Council approves the said request "above all others," such approval being
subject to and conditioned upon compliance by the applicant with the
following conditions.
1. That the license will be put to use within the City of Livonia within
2 years from the date of issuance by the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
2 That the license will be used at the location indicated by the
applicant in accordance with plans and other communications submitted
to the Council
3. That the license will be used in a facility which is also used for
serving of food to be consumed on the premises
4. That the license will not be transferred, sold or assigned to a third
party prior to actual use by the applicant.
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5. That a police report will be submitted to the Council.
In the event that the applicant fails to comply with any of the aforesaid
conditions in any manner whatsoever, this appeal shall immediately and
automatically be deemed invalid and revoked except to the extent that the
applicant may be permitted to seek modification of condition No 2 above,
upon approval of such modification by the City Council based upon a
showing of good cause; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit
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, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS* None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#295-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 14, 1979, with regard to
an application from Mr Hugh Patrick O'Neill of 18360 Levan Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, for a new full year Class C license to be located at
33605 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, the Council does
ift. hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#296-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated March 7, 1979, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances with regard to the reappointment by the Mayor of Mr.
Mike Magliocco, 36770 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan 48154, as a member of
the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of seven years,
which term shall expire on April 2, 1986, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to confirm the appointment of Mr Magliocco, and it is hereby further
provided that he shall take the Oath of Office as prescribed in Chapter X,
section 3, of the City Charter.
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 Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#297-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from John and
Mary Wiejaczka, Co-directors of the Livonia Walk for Mankind '79, dated
March 11, 1979, wherein permission is requested to use City property on
Saturday, June 2, 1979, in connection with the annual Walk for Mankind,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize and grant the permission as
requested herein, subject to approval by the Police Department.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#298-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated March 9, 1979, in connection with the proposed acquisition of certain
property by the City of Livonia from the Livonia Public School District
located on the south side of Margareta Drive between Newburgh Road and the
1-275 Freeway, and wherein it is recommended that the City sell certain
acreage adjacent to the Stevenson High School which is a 37 acre site
commonly known as Helman Park, which is in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9,
in order to provide the funding necessary for the aforesaid acquisition of
property, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#299-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated February 19, 1979, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
communication dated January 17, 1979 from R E. Dailey & Company, regarding
a request for additional construction management fee, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#300-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the PersonneJ
Director, dated March 2, 1979, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on February 15, 1979, wherein it is recommended
that a rate adjustment be established for the position of Seasonal Laborer
as follows:
First Season $4.00
Second Season $4.50
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
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 Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#301-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the President of the Livonia Historical Commission, dated January 12, 1979,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the renewal of the
existing lease between the City of Livonia and Harvey and. Pamela Allen, for
the residence located over the Carriage House at 38125 W Eight Mile Road,
at Greenmead, for the period January 1, 1979 through December 31, 1979,
based upon the same terms and conditions as are contained in the lease
previously authorized in Council Resolution 1109-77, the Council does hereby
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determine to authorize the Mayor and. City Clerk to execute a new lease in
accordance with the aforesaid recommendation and in this regard, the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the said Agreement for
execution 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.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#302-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 5, 1979, to which is attached its resolu-
tion 2-30-79, wherein the Commission did amend Part VII of the Master Plan
of the City of Livonia entitled "The Future Land Use Plan," so as to update
same in accordance with actual and proposed revisions which have occurred
since the adoption of the Plan nn June 19, 1975, the Council does hereby
determine to certify and acknowledge the receipt of same.
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 Bishop, it was
#303-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated March 15, 1979, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached the
Master Plan, the FY 1979 Annual Plan, Title II Modification 013 and Title
VI Modification 021, the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid
documents in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication;
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute the same for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYSNone.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#304-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and, recommendation of
the CETA Program Administrator, dated March 16, 1979, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Urban' s Partition & Remodeling Company, Box 5289,
19424 Gerald, Northville, Michigan 48167, for constructing partitions for
CETA offices at Jackson School on the basis of using only a minimum number
of partition panels with windows for the price of $3,106.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications;
further, that the money for this purpose is to be provided from CETA funds.
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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 Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#305-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Director
of Public Works submit a report and recommendation on the status and
disposition of all City property which has been installed at the Pierson
center
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#306-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, dated March 20, 1979,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a copy of
a site plan together with cost estimates for the development of the Wilson
Barn property, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#307-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gerald A
Smith of Metro Furnace Cleaning, 27690 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated January 15, 1979, wherein he requests a hearing before the Council
with respect to a refusal of a renewal of a Class A Gas License and the
denial of the application of a new Class A Oil License, together with a
communication from the Chief Inspector of the Bureau of Inspection, dated
February 6, 1979, to which are attached copies of complaints which have
been filed with the Bureau of Inspection, and the Council having conducted
a hearing on this matter on February 26, 1979, the Council does hereby
determine to grant to Gerald A. Smith of Metro Furnace Cleaning a renewal
of a Class A Gas License for the year ending December 31, 1979, and further
does hereby request a report from the Bureau of Inspection at the end of
the year with respect to the performance of the aforementioned licensee
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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#308-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gerald A
Smith of Metro Furnace Cleaning, 27690 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
dated January 15, 1979, wherein he requests a hearing before the Council
with respect to the denial of the application of a new Class A Oil License,
together with a communication from the Chief Inspector of the Bureau of
Inspection, dated February 6, 1979, to which are attached copies of
complaints which have been filed with the Bureau of Inspection, and the
Council having conducted a hearing on this matter on February 26, 1979,
the Council does hereby determine to deny the appeal of Metro Furnace
Cleaning and to concur with the action taken herein by the Heating Board
of Examiners and the Bureau of Inspection, inasmuch as the Council has
determined that the evidence presented at the hearing conducted in
connection with this matter does support the action taken herein as well as
the reasons indicated for such action by the Heating Board of Examiners and
the Bureau of Inspection.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Taylor, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#309-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the
general licensing procedure of the Livonia Code of Ordinances to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation, with particular
reference to the language of Sections 4-107, 4-108 and 4-109 thereof.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#310-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 302-78, adopted on April 5, 1978, and in accordance with Section
2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of
the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council
under date of March 12, 1979 an assessment roll dated March 12, 1979 for the
installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in
Windridge Subdivision in the S E 1/4 of Section 4, City of Livonia,
Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 302-78
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the Office of
the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, May 7, 1979, at
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8:00 P.M to review the said. Special Assessment Roll at which time and
L place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of May 7, 1979; the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district
as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assess-
ment roll in the City Assessor's Office.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#311-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated. March 19,
1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated February 20, 1979 executed by Robert J Primeau
and Mary- C. Primeau, his wife conveying:
The west 12 ft of the following described parcel.
Lot No. 57, B. E Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision, being a subdivision
of part of the east 1/2 of Section 23, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
LWayne County, Michigan (23b57)
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 001 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 78-3-1-17
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-5 TO R-3.
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
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Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 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 78-10-1-34
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFC TO P.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.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 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 78-10-1-35
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3-B TO P.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.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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 78-10-1-36
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.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.
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Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
imp AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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 78-10-1-37
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.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.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 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
L SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 78-10-1-38
FOR CHANGE—OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.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
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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 78-10-1-40
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFA TO R-3
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.
L The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#312-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 28,
1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance two
Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement dated February 26, 1979 executed by Minnie Johnson,
conveying'
The southerly 15 feet of the following described parcel.
The Easterly 263 10 feet of the following described parcel:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Mich being a part
of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 10, T. 1 S R 9 E. , and more particularly
described as follows: Commencing at a point on the E line of
Sec 10, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , which point is distant S 0 degrees
50 minutes 15 seconds E 1158.41 feet from the NE corner of said
Sec. 10; then running thence W 1318.28 feet to the W line of the
E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of said Sec. 10, thence S 0 degrees 42 minutes
E along said W line 165.25 feet; thence E 1318.67 feet to the E
line of said Sec. 10, thence N 0 degrees 50 minutes 15 seconds W
on said E line 165.25 feet to the place of beginning.
2. Grant of Easement dated March 16, 1979 executed by Xhafer Elezi and
Fatima Elezi, his wife conveying
The westerly twelve (12' ) feet of the parcel described below;
also a twelve (12) foot wide easement, the centerline of said
easement being more particularly described as beginning at a
point on the West lot line (also being the East line of Merriman
Road, 120 feet wide) of the parcel herein described, distant S
0° 12' 10" E , 145 feet from the N W. corner of said parcel;
proceeding thence S 89° 32' 44" E , 118 ft ' thence N. 58° 27'
16" E. , 62 feet to the East lot line of said parcel and the
point of ending of the twelve (12) foot wide easement herein
described.
That part of the N W. 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S , R 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a
point distant N 0° 12' 10" E , 329.62 ft. from the West 1/4
corner of Section 11, proceeding thence N 0° 12' 10" W. , 379.00
ft. , thence S. 89° 32' 44" E , 234.00 ft. , thence S 0° 12'
10" E. , 379 41 ft , thence N 89° 26' 39" W. , 234 00 ft. to the
point of beginning except the West 60 feet thereof. (Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 11U2b1b)
the Council does hereby for and, in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grants of Easements 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
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.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#313-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 28, 1979, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 895-78, in connection with a communication
from the City Treasurer submitting a copy of Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate No. 77-108, issued to Ford Motor Company, for its
facility located at 35200 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this item.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#314-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 28, 1979, and submit-
ted pursuant to Council Resolution 60-79, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Mayor, dated January 3, 1979, wherein it is requested that
an adjustment be made in the auto allowance authorized for members of the
Planning Commission, the Council does hereby determine to authorize and
approve the increase in the monthly auto allowance to $125.00 for members
and $150.00 for the Chairman of the Planning Commission, the action herein
to take effect commencing on May 1, 1979, further, the Council does hereby
determine to appropriate the sum of $3,150.00 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account for this purpose.
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 Raymond, it was
#315-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 121-79, in connection with a communication
from the Director of Finance, dated January 19, 1979, to which are
attached letters from R L Jones & Associates, Inc. , dated December 12,
1978 and January 15, 1979, detailing the City's insurance costs and
coverage, and the Council having previously authorized the payment of the
sum of $301,683.38 to the City's insurance agent for this purpose, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the payment of the balance of
the premium with regard to this matter, in the amount of $221,598.62 to
the City's insurance agent, R L Jones & Associates, Inc. , 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.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#316-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 28, 1979, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 200-79, in connection with a communication
from the Mayor, dated February 14, 1979, with respect to the proposed
increase in the salary for the Executive Director of the Livonia Housing
Commission, the Council does hereby determine to approve a salary increase
which establishes the salary for the Director of the Housing Commission in
the amount of $18,218 00, commencing on and, after the effective date of
this resolution, which salary shall be allocated as follows: $15,000 00
for McNamara Towers and $3,218 00 for Silver Village.
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
#317-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council
for the month of May, 1979.
Wednesday, May 9, 1979, and
Wednesday, May 23, 1979.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop and unanimously
adopted, it was
#318-79 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.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#319-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of
Police, dated March 30, 1979, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
indicated that the City of Livonia will participate in the joint effort of
eight communities in establishing a regional Law Enforcement System (re:
computer-aided dispatch, mobil digital, management information, word
processing and dictating system) , which system will cover a four year
period of implementation, and for which there shall be three grants of
approximately $1 3 million, the Council does hereby take this means to
indicate the commitment of the City of Livonia to provide its share for
these Grants in the amount of approximately $134,000 00 which commitment
shall be submitted with the applications required for the Grants, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to all appropriate state and federal agencies, as well as to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#320-79 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industries
and commercial enterprises to strengthen and revitalize the City's economy;
and
WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to provide the means and
methods for the encouragement and assistance of industrial and commercial
enterprises in locating and expanding in the City, to more conveniently
provide needed services and facilities of such enterprises to the City and
its residents; and
WHEREAS, Act 338 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as
amended ("Act 338") provides for the incorporation of an economic develop-
ment corporation for the City to accomplish such purposes, and
WHEREAS, an application and a competing application has been
filed pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as
amended, for permission to incorporate an economic development corporation
for the City; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said application and said competing
application has been held
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED.
1 The competing application under date of April 2, 1979, filed
by Terrence McCool, Anthony J. Jablonski, and Robert R Thompson to
incorporate The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia and
the proposed Articles of Incorporation filed with said competing applica-
tion for said corporation be and the same are hereby approved and adopted
2. The Articles of Incorporation shall be executed in duplicate
and upon execution the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to file and
publish said Articles in accordance with Section 31 of Act 338
3 The City Clerk be and is hereby further directed to publish
this Resolution once in the Observer-Eccentric, a newspaper of general
circulation in the City promptly after the passage of this Resolution.
4 All resolutions and parts of resolutions inconsistent with the
provisions hereof be and are hereby declared repealed, revoked and
rescinded
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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#321-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Mayor dated
April 3, 1979, with regard to providing a public transportation program
for senior citizens and handicapped residents in this area, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law to prepare, for submission to
Council for its approval, the proposed agreements with the Southeastern
Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA) and the Northwest, Transport
Taxicab for this purpose
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, it was
#322-79 WHEREAS, Act 604 of PA 1978 amended the State Minimum Wage and
Overtime Pay Law, effective January 4, 1979, imposing certain overtime pay
requirements on cities, and
WHEREAS, the Legislature provided in Act 604 that the state will
reimburse cities for the cost of such overtime pay only if Act 604 made a
change in the former overtime pay law; and
WHEREAS, there is a substantial legal question as to the overtime
pay requirements under Michigan law prior to January 4, 1979, a question
which the Legislature failed to clarify when it passed Act 604; and
WHEREAS, until the law is clarified, the city will not know
whether or not the state will reimburse the city for the cost of overtime
pay under Act 604, nor whether the city will be liable for retroactive
overtime pay without state reimbursement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council authorizes and
directs the City Attorney, in the name of the City, to take whatever steps
he deems necessary and desirable to obtain a clarification of the law
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 Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, this 904th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9 30 P M , April 4, 1979
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ADDISON W. BAC N, C. TY CLERK