HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-08-15 18004
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND TWELFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 15, 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 8:00 P. M. . Councilman Taylor 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; Ronald Mardiros,
City Assessor; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; Theodor P. Krauss, Civil Service; and
Ralph Bakewell, Planning Department.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and *unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#782-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 911th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held July 25, 1979, are hereby approved.
*Councilmen Bennett abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
The President of the Council acknowledged receipt of a Veto from the Mayor,
dated August 13, 1979, of Ordinance No. 1481 and its accompanying map, which
Ordinance changed the zoning classification of a certain parcel of property on the
Northeast Corner of Seven Mile Road and Gill Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4,
from RUF to P.S., and requested it be placed on the next regular meeting for
consideration.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated July 18, 1979,
transmitting financial statements for the month ending June 30, 1979, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Civil Service Cmmmission dated July 18, 1979
with respect to Salary Increases for Special Police Classifications, was received
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and filed for the information of the Council. CR-516-79
firThe communication from the Livonia Supervisory Chapter of Local #1917
dated July 17, 1979 with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreement, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the C.E.T.A. Program Administrator dated July 27,
1979 transmitting Quarterly Reports relative to the CETA Program, was receited and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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 79-2-1-7
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.L
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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 79-2-1-8
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF-B TO R-5,
R-4 AND R-3.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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CouncilmaninVentura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
Lthe following Ordance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 79-2-1-9
FOR CHANGE—OF ZONING FROM RUFC TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash 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 AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#783-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Economic Development Corporation of Livonia, dated July 18, 1979, approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for operating
funds sufficient to defray start-up costs, the Council does hereby determin
to appropriate and authorize as an advance, the sum of $2,500.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose, the same to be reimburses
to the City at such time as fees are received in connection with the
processing of future applications received by the corporation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result;
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AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#784-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 14,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
6-73-79 adopted on June 5, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-4-2-12, submitte(
by Jacob Velfling requesting waiver use approval for a S.D.D. Liquor
License to be used in an existing party store located on the Northwest
corner of Seven Mile and Merriman Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3)
which property is zoned C-1, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
79-4-2-12 is hereby approved and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Taylor, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#785-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 14,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
6-74-79 adopted on June 5, 1979 with regard to Petition 79.5-2-14, submitter
by James Blain Associates for the Pfeister Company requesting waiver use
approval to construct a building for general office uses on property zoned
PS, located on the northeast corner of Levan and Schoolcraft Service Drive
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 79-5-2-14 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Council/mu-1 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#786-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 12, 1979, which transmits its resolution
7-110-79 adopted on July 10, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-6-8-14
submitted by Adriana Liberatore, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct retail stores on the east side of
Farmington Road, south of Eight Mile Road in Section 3, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for further consideration.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
L adopted, it was
#787-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 17, 1979, which transmits its resolution
7-116-79 adopted on July 10, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-6-8-16
submitted by Siegal/Tuomaala Associates Inc. requesting site plan approval
in connection with a proposal to construct a nine-story building for
senior citizens housing on the west side of North Laurel Park Drive
between Six Mile Road and University Drive in Section 7, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole meeting
August 21, 1979 at 7:00 P. M
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
# 788-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated July 18, 1979, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. and Mrs. David Aldea, 14901
Cavell, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with the provisions of
1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the
City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find
that the proposed division and combination of Tax Item No. 46 093 99 0013
000 (2411) would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the afore-
said Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing and combining of
the same into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read
as follows:
PARCEL A
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, which is bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point which is distant S. 0° 19' 30" E. 1155.00 feet from a
point on the North line of Section 24, which point is distant S. 89° 49' W.
658.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 24; thence S. 89° 49' W.
661.40 feet; thence S 0° 24' 15" E. 82.37 feet; thence N. 89° 49' E.
661.29 feet; thence N. 0° 19' 30" W 82.37 feet to place of beginning,
being subject to an easement for road purposes over the East 30.00 feet
thereof. Subject to easements of record.
PARCEL B
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, which is bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point which is distant S. 0° 19' 30" E. 1237.37 feet from
a point on the North line of Section 24, which point is S. 89° 49' W.
658.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 24; thence S. 89° 49' W.
661.29 feet; thence S. 0° 24' 15" E. 82.36 feet thence N. 89° 49' E.
661.18 feet; thence N. 0° 19' 30" W. 82.36 feet to the place of beginning,
being subject to an easement for road purposes over the East 30.00 feet
thereof. Subject to easements of record.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made
a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#789-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted by certain
residents on Ramblewood near Perth, dated July 13, 1979, requesting the
installation of a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Ramblewood and
Perth due to a hazardous traffic problem which has existed at the said
intersection for more than ten years, the Council does hereby determine 'to
refer this item to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#790-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Attorney, dated July 13, 1979, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
1106-78, and which submits a proposed public land ordinance, the Council
L does hereby determine to refer this item to the Legislative Committee for
its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#791-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 6, 1979, approved by the Finance Director and
the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to outstanding Engineering Fees of the firm of Orchard, Papke, Hiltz
& McCliment, Inc. for work performed in connection with Livonia Drains No.
29, No. 45, No. 46 and No. 48, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the payment of the said engineering fees from surplus construction funds
as returned to the City by the Wayne County Drain Commissioner for projects
which have previously been completed and for which all bonded indebtedness
has been retired; 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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#792-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated July 11, 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 June 21, 1979, wherein the
Commission did recommend the revision of the following classification
titles:
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Current Title Proposed Revised Title
Sign Installer Painter I and II Sign Maintenance Worker I
Sign Layout Mechanic Sign Maintenance Worker II
and proposed pay rates which are as follows:
Step 1 Ste 1.1 2 Step 2 Step 3
Sign Maintenance t _
Worker I 14,684.80 14,976.00 15,225.60 15,891.20
564.8o 576.00 585 6o 611.20
7.06 7.2o 7.32 7.64
+COLA
Step 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3
Sign Maintenance
Worker II 16,182.40 16,494.40 16,806.40
622.4o 634.4o 646.4o
7.78 7.93 8.08
+COLA
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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#793-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated July 11, 1979, approved by the Finance Directo.
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to expenditures
required for Classroom Training for Fiscal Year 1979, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$5,000.00 from CETA funds for skilled training (Design Drafting) at the
Detroit Engineering Institute; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby required 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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilmen Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#794-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated July 13, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached a memo from the Chief Accountant listing all City-owned
cars, vans and pick-up trucks and personnel assigned thereto, the Council
does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
for further consideration.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#795-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Larry and Renata
Hackmann and Al and Karen Kammerer of the Tanglewood Subdivision, Livonia,
Michigan, dated July 19, 1979, wherein it is requested that the proposed
walkway located between 14445 and 14441 Fairway in Tanglewood Subdivision
be vacated and remain in a natural state, the Council does hereby determine
to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommende
tion in accordance with provisions of law and city ordinance.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#796-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 16, 1979, which transmits its resolu-
tion 2-21-79 adopted on February 6, 1979, wherein it is recommended that
the preliminary plat for Hidden Creek Subdivision to be located north of
Six Mile Road, east of Wayne Road, in Section 9, be approved, and having
also considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated June 4, 1979,
with regard to the establishment of improvement bonds with respect to the
aforesaid proposed subdivision, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter to the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#797-79 RESOLVED, That Michigan National Bank of Detroit, be and hereby iF
appointed as Paying Agent in paying the principal and interest on
$3,100,000 City of Livonia General Obligation Street and Highway Bonds,
Series II dtd 12/1/78 Tr. #17-1631-2 bonds, in accordance with the terms
thereof.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That Michigan National Bank of Detroit, at the
option of the holder, be and hereby is appointed Co-Paying Agent(s) with
respect to the aforementioned bonds.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That Michigan National Bank of Detroit receive
as compensation for its services as Paying Agent, the following fees,
payable with respect to each semi-annual maturity:
Administrative Charges (semi-annual) :
1/200th of 1% ( 00005) of the aggregate Principal
sum of the bonds issued (maximum $375.00; minimum
$25.00) plus $12.50 per Co-Paying Agent
Payment of Interest: $0.15 per coupons maturing ($20.00
minimum)
Payment of Principal: $1.50 per bond maturing
For services as Registrar and Transfer Agent:
$0.50 per bond registered, transferred or released
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RESOLVED FURTHER, That all statements of account and, unless
cremation has been authorized by separate Agreement, all cancelled
obligations shall be forwarded by the Paying Agent to:
City of Livonia
33000 Civic Center Drive
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Attn: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk
Telephone No: GA 1-2000
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#798-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 19,
1979 from William N. Ponder, Attorney and Counselor at Law, 32510 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, which in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes
an appeal from a determination made on July 17, 1979 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 7-121-79 with regard to Petition 79-6-8-17
submitted by William Ponder requesting approval of all plans required by
Section 18.47 in connection with a proposal to construct a party store and
retail rental space on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Farmington
Road and Filmore in Section 9, the Council does hereby designate Monday,
September 24, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for conducting a Public
Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice in
writing as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official
newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof in compliance with
the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#799-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 450-79, adopted on May 9, 1979, 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 July 2, 1979 an assessment roll dated July 2, 1979 for the
proposed improvement consisting of the installation of three (3) 250 Watt
High Pressure Sodium Lights with underground wiring on Veronica Drive
approximately 1400 feet east of Levan Road in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 29,
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
No. 450-79.
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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, September 24,
1979, at 8:00 P M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which
time and 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 September 24, 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
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#800-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated July 28, 1979
from Mrs. Debris M. LeBlanc, 35673 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan, requesting
permission to close Fairway Drive, South of Lyndon, for the purpose of
conducting a block party on September 9, 1979 from 12:00 Noon to 10:00 P.M.
o'clock, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested
including therein permission to conduct the said affair on September 16,
1979 in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to approval of the Police Department.
By CouncilmAn Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#801-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 30,
1979 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, with regard to an
application from Attorney Jerry Raymond of 15510 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, on behalf of Wing N. Yee for a new full year Class C
license to be located at 37099 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the
Whole for further consideration along with all other such applications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#802-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 31,
1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance two
Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement dated July 19, 1979, executed by A. A. Shmina,
President of A Z. Shmina & Sons Company, conveying:
A twelve (12) foot wide easement located in the N.W. 1/4 of Section
29, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, said
easement being more particularly described as beginning at a point
distant S. 0° 16' 03" W., 750.0 feet and S. 89° 28' 10" E., 1001.0
feet from the N.W. 1/4 corner of said Section 29; proceeding thence N
0° 16' 03" E., 300.0 feet; thence S. 89° 28' 10" E., 12.0 feet; thence
S. 0° 16' 03" W., 300.0 feet; thence N. 89° 28' 10" W. , 12.0 feet to
the point of beginning.
2. Grant of Easement dated July 19, 1979, executed by A A. Shmina,
President of A. Z. Shmina & Sons Company, conveying:
A twenty (20) foot wide easement in the N.W 1/4 of Section 29,
T. 1 S., R 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the
centerline of said easement being more particularly described as
beginning at a point distant S. 0° 16' 03" W along the West line of
said Section 29, 460 feet and S. 89° 28' 10" E. 578 feet from the
N.W. 1/4 corner of Section 29 to the point of beginning; thence S.
89° 28' 10" E. 45 feet; thence N. 0° 16' 03" E. 182 feet to the South
line of Schoolcraft Road (380 feet wide) and the point of ending.
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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#803-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 31,
1979 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance three
Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement dated July 26, 1979, executed by Seymour D Finkel,
Partner, and Douglas Miller, Partner, of the Ryder Industrial Center,
conveying:
The centerline of a 20 ft. wide easement for water mains over part of
Lots 25 - 28 inclusive, except the North 176 ft. thereof, Schoolcraft
Manor Subdivision No. 2, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
recorded in Liber 69, Page 57 of Plats, Wayne County Records and
described as beginning at a point on the South line of Schoolcraft
Super Highway, (I-96) also being the North line of said Lot 28, 53.00
feet West of the N.E. corner of said Lot 28 as now established and
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proceeding thence S 0° 00' 20" W., 523.00 ft. ; thence S 89° 28'
00" E. , 35.00 ft. to a point of ending; thence proceeding from said
previous point, N 89° 28' 00" W., 140.00 ft. ; thence N 0° 00' 20"
E. , 530.00 ft. ; to a point of ending; thence proceeding from said
previous point N. 89° 28' 00" W. , 135.00 ft. ; thence W. 35° 28' 00" W ,
115.00 ft. to the point of ending.
2. Grant of Easement dated July 26, 1979 executed by Seymour D. Finkel,
Partner, and Douglas Miller, Partner, of the Ryder Industrial Center,
conveying:
The centerline of a 20 ft. wide sanitary sewer over part of Lots 26
and 27 except the North 176.0 ft. thereof, Schoolcraft Manor Sub-
division No. 2, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded
in Liber 69, Page 57 of Plats, Wayne County Records, described as
beginning at a point on the South line of Schoolcraft Super Highway
(1-96) also being the North line of said Lot 26 as now established
S. 89° 28' 00" E. 85.00 ft. from the N.W. corner of said Lot 26 and
proceeding thence South 555.00 ft. to the point of ending.
3. Grant of Easement dated July 26, 1979 executed by Seymour D. Finkel,
Partner, and Douglas Miller, Partner, of the Ryder Industrial Center,
conveying:
A 20 ft. wide storm sewer easement over part of Lot 25-28 inclusive,
except the North 176.0 ft. thereof, Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision No.
2, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 69,
Page 57 of Plats, Wayne County Records, the centerline being described
as beginning at a point on the West line of said Lot 25 and being S.
0° 19' 00" W , 437.00 ft. from the N.E. corner of said Lot 25 as
platted and proceeding thence S. 89° 28' 00" E. , 35.00 ft. ; thence
S 0° 19' 00" W., 260.00 ft. ; thence S 89° 28' 00" E , 345.00 ft. to
a point; thence S 0° 00' 20" W , 32.00 ft. ; thence N. 0° 00' 20" E.,
from said point, continuing in part along the same line, 264.00 ft. ;
thence S. 89° 28' 00" E. , 32.00 ft. to the point of ending.
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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#804-79 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated May 10, 1979 on all matters required by Section 2-506 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing
having been held thereon on July 23, 1979, after due notice as required by
Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful consideration having been
given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
2-508 of said Code:
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(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of a 31-foot wide full-
depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II)
on St. Martins Avenue from Purlingbrook to Livonia Mall Shopping
Center in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S. , R 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and
to defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or
to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set forth
in said statement dated May 10, 1979;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is $92,949.60;
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in part
by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and in part
by the City at large, in proportions hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to be
borne and paid by the City shall be $38,382.36 and that the balance
of said cost and expense of said public improvement amounting to
$54,567.24 shall be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands
and premises in the special assessment district as herein established
in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be paid in
ten (10) annual installments together with interest thereon on the
unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises
upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows:
A special assessment district in the S.E 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as
containing the following property:
02C493a1; 02C493a2; 02C493b 1; 02C493b2a; 02C496; 02C497; 02C498a;
02C498b1; 02C498b2; 02E4a2, 4b, 5a2, 5b, 6b; 02E5a3, 6a; 02E7a, 8a;
02J1; 02J2; 02J3a; 02J4a; 02J5a; 02J6a; 02J7; 02J8; 02J9 and 020495.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special
assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the
above district designated by the Council and to assess to each such
lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment district as the
special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total
benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which
has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with the
determination of the City Council; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 2-510
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to
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present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the
second public hearing thereon required by Section 2-511 of the said
Code.
lir A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The President of the Council turned the gavel over to the Vice-President
at 8:50 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#805-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 16, 1979, which sets forth its resolution
5-54-79, adopted on May 1, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-3-1-10,
submitted by Albert Weiss on Disabled Veterans of America for a change of
zoning on property located on the east side of Newburgh Road, north of
Seven Mile Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, from RUFC to C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on July 23, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 562-79, the Councildoes
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 79-3-1-10 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those
Lset forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
*Councilman Raymond was excused at 8:51 P. M.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 16, 1979, which sets forth its resolution
5-54-79, adopted on May 1, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-3-1-10,
submitted by Albert Weiss on Disabled Veterans of America for a change of
zoning on property located on the east side of Newburgh Road, north of
Seven Mile Road, in the Southwest 1/4. of Section 5, from RUFC to C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on July 23, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 562-79, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett, Bishop and Ventura.
The Vice-President declared the motion to refer DENIED
A roll call vote was taken on the original motion with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor and Nash.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
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The President resumed the Chair at 8:55 P. Ii.
iwo Councilman Raymond returned at 8:55 P M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#806-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 23,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
5-64-79, adopted on May 15, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-4-1-11
submitted by Hugh A. Leavell for a change of zoning on property located
on the southeast corner of Seven Mile Road and Loveland Avenue in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, from P.L. to P.S. , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 23, 1979,
pursuant to Council Resolution 562-79, the Council does hereby determine
to concur in part with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition 79-4-1-11 is hereby approved and granted, except with
respect to the southerly 100 feet of the parcel, with respect to which the
said petition is hereby rejected and denied; and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law, and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll cal] vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#807-79 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23.01 of Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby request that the City Planning Commission conduct a Public
Hearing and thereafter submit a report and recommendation to Council as to
whether or not the Southerly 100 feet of Parcel No. 10c764 of Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 13 should be rezoned from P.L. to a more appropriate
zoning classification.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#808-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 16,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
5-58-79, adopted on May 1, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-4-6-1 submitted
by the City Planning Commission to amend Section 18.50 of Ordinance No. 543,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, by revising the regulations
controlling the erection of signs within the City, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 23, 1979,
pursuant to Council Resolution 562-79, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#809-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, dated July 27, 1979,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of A. SG M.
Aluminum Siding, 5539 Richardson Road, Howell, Michigan 48843, for the
reroofing of the Wilson Barn for the total price of $15,625.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications;
and further, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate a sum not to
exceed $15,625.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#810-79 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, September
24, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 79-5-1-14 initiated by Council Resolution 367-79 for a change
of zoning of property located north of Joy Road between Cardwell and
Deering in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, from C-2 to RUF, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution 7-101-79 recommended to
the City Council that Petition 79-5-1-14 be approved; and
(2) Petition 79-5-1-15 initiated by Council Resolution 434-79 for a change
of zoning of property located on the north side of Joy Road between
Linville and Harvey in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to
R-1, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution 7-102-79
recommended to the City Council that Petition 79-5-1-15 be approved.
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
(and/or)
(b) 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
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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 Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#811-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated July 31, 1979
from Camille McDonald, 39337 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting
permission to close Lyndon Avenue from 39397 Lyndon to 39337 Lyndon on
August 19, 1979 from 2:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. for the purpose of conducting
a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#812-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated July 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
proposed street improvement of Broadmoor Avenue in Supervisors Livonia
Plat No. 3, in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 13, 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 July 20, 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, September 24, 1979 at 8:00
P.M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the Necessity for such
proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held before the Council
in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to
Section 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#813-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter received in the Office
of the City Clerk on August 6, 1979, from Lawrence E. Sopha, Vice President
of the Francavilla Civic Association, 33498 Griffin Court, Livonia, Michigan
48152, requesting permission to close Griffin Court at Myron from 7:00 P M.
to 1:00 A. M. on Saturday, September 8, 1979 for the purpose of conducting
an annual corn roast and block party, the Council does hereby determine to
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#814-79 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 September, 1979:
Wednesday, September 12, 1979; and
Wednesday, September 26, 1979.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#815-79 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#816-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 7, 1979
from A Laurance Krueger, 39168 Ross, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting
permission to close Adam Street (between Jamison and Ross in Castle
Gardens) from 4:00 P M. to 10:00 P M on Saturday, September 8, 1979, for
the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine
to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to approvalof the Police Department.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#817-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief Inspector and the Director of Public Works, dated August 7, 1979,
approved for submission by the Mayor, which indicates that an agreement has
been arrived at with the owners of the vacant gas station building located
at the northwest corner of Five Mile Road and Hubbard Road, wherein the
City has been authorized to demolish the said building and to assess the
owners of said property a sum not to exceed $1,500.00 in order to cover the
cost of such removal, the Council does hereby waive the cost of all permits
and the 10% collection fee usually charged in situations of this type with
water and sewer disconnects, and all affected City departments and agencies
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;
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AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#818-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 13, 1979,
from Tamara Nordstrom, 14228 Garden, Livonia, Michigan, requesting
permission to close the corners of Perth and Garden, and Meadowlark and
Garden from 2:00 P M. to 12:00 P. M on September 9, 1979 for the purpose
of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to
approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#819-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated March 28, 1979, and the report and recommends
tion of the Acting Chief of Police dated August 9, 1979, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from May-Jo, Inc.
for transfer of ownership of 1978 Class C Licensed Business with Dance
Permit located at 28001 W. Seven Mile Road. , Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne
County, from Timothy J Foley and Michael S Seykell; 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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#820-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated August 13, 1979,
from Gary K Johnson, 9815 Blackburn, Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting
permission to close Blackburn Avenue between West Chicago and Orangelawn
from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight on August 25, 1979 for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to
approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#821-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Hearing
Officer, dated June 4, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a request to demolish a building located at 37500 Schoolcraft,
Livonia, Michigan, the legal description of which is as follows:
Lot 28, Zimmerman & Porter's Schoolcraft Estates Subdivision, T. 1 S., R.
9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat
thereof as recorded in Liber 68, Page 73 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
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and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect to this
matter on August 13, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 621-79, and
based upon the testimony and evidence presented, and having reviewed the
file and the order for demolition of the Hearing Officer, the Council does
hereby determine in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3-128 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to concur in and
approve the order of demolition of the Hearing Officer; further, the owner
or owners of the structure in question are hereby requested to demolish
the same or in lieu thereof upon the expiration of the 20-day period
prescribed by City Ordinance, the Department of Public Works is hereby
authorized to do all things necessary to accomplish the demolition of the
said structure in accordance with provisions of City Ordinance and Law,
the cost of which is to be borne by the owner or owners of the said
property in accordance with Section 3-131 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#822-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 204 for the
proposed improvement consisting of 4" of asphalt on existing roadway
(Alternate IV) in a portion of Park Woods Subdivision (Stanmoor and
Whitcomb Drives) in the North 1/2 of Section 13 in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter
and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a
public hearing thereafter having been held on Monday, August 13, 1979 at
8:00 P.M. at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and
the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special assessments
levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to
cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement to be
constructed in Special Assessment District No. 204; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments set forth
in said Special Assessment Roll dated June 7, 1979, in the amount of
$68,456.71, are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be
derived by construction of improvements proposed in said district, in
accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the
City Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 204 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
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(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into eight (8) equal annual
installments with interest at the rate of eight (8) percent per annum
on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation.
Said interest shall be payable on each installment due date; provided,
however, that after the issuance of bonds to be issued in anticipation
of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special
assessment roll, said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate
which is not more than 1% above the average rate of interest borne
by said bonds. In such cases where the installments will be less than
Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced so
that each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00)
as possible. The first installment shall be due and payable December
1, 1980 and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding
years;
(4+) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of
confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said assessment roll
shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall
then publish notice as is required by Section 2-519 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment statements to the
respective property owners assessed in the manner and substance as
provided by said Section 2-519 Any property owner assessed may,
within sixty (60) days from December 1, 1980 pay the whole or any
part of the assessment without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1980 City tax roll in
the manner required by Section 2-521 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments from
sixty (60) days after December 1, 1980 and thereafter one (1)
installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments; provided,
however, that when any annual installment shall have been prepared in
the manner provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as
provided by Section 2-520, or after the expiration of the sixty (60)
day period as provided by Section 2-523 then there shall be spread
upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments; and
(6) The City Council having determined to pay a portion of the cost (15%)
of the said improvement within the said district in the sum of
$12,080.60.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#823-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from ITT
Communications Systems, dated August 14, 1979, to which is attached a
proposed letter of understanding between ITT and the City of Livonia, which
agreement has been necessitated to do certain requirements of Michigan
National Bank-West Metro in connection with the financing of the telephone
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system to be installed in the new City Hall by ITT, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia to execute the said letter of understanding in the manner and
form as herein attached 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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#824-?9 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated August 3, 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
add to the contract which was previously awarded to the Thompson Mc Cully
Company, pursuant to Council Resolution 642-79, with respect to the 1979
Miscellaneous Residential Street Improvement Program, the paving of
Whitcomb and Stanmoor (the balance of the 1979 Miscellaneous Residential
Street Improvement Program), for the estimated total cost of $70,360.00,
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 previously accepted in Council Resolution
642-79, adopted on June 20, 1979; and the Council does hereby appropriate
as an advance, the sum of $70,360.00 from the $7.9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue, with the provision that this bond
issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are available from a S A.D Bond
Issue and/or Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue; and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve 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: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#825-79 RESOLVED that, G.V.A. Associates, 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150 as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve
the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision: Laurel Park
South Subdivision No. 2, located in the East 1/2 of Section 18, City of
Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated March 19, 1979; and
it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was
given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing
on March 20, 1979; and it further appearing that such preliminary plat,
together with development plans and specifications for improvements therein
have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works as is set
forth in the report of that department dated August 1, 1979; therefore, the
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City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the
following conditions:
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; the
regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the
Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such depart-
ment; all such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and
completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall be considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans;
(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a Receipt obtained therefor:
A. Trees $ 22,400.00
B. Street Name Signs 1,000.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 1,100.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review and Administration (1-1/2%)$23,925.00
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 55,825.00 79,750.00
F. Engineering Services (Grading and Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 195.00
2. Permit and Inspection 1,050.00 1,245.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $105,595.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
Subdivision Regulations;
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(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if
drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein,
and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State
Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check, cash
bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in such
form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts; such deposits to be deposited in the office of
the City Clerk:
A. General Improvement Bond - $1,600,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond - 154,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
C. Grading & Soil Erosion Control Bond -
22,500.00, of which at least
4,500.00 shall be in cash.
D. Monuments and Markers - 7,030.00 Cash.
E. Development of Greenbelt Easement &
Entrance Markers - 5,600.00, of which at least
2,000.00 shall be in cash.
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to be
provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City Ordinance;
FURTHER, the Council authorizes the construction of 31' wide deep strength
asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters in lieu of concrete pave-
ment as required under the Plat Ordinance; FURTHER, and also determines to
take no further action with respect to construction of T-turnarounds at the
end of Myrna and Blue Skies.
A rola, call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#826-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Reverend Joseph
Fedyszak of the Sacred Heart Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated August 15, 1979, wherein a request
is submitted that the City Waive all inspection fees in connection with the
Fall Festival to be held under the auspices of the church on September 7, 8
and 9, 1979, the Council does hereby determine to approve the said request,
and for this purpose, requests that the City Clerk and all other City
officials do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#827-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind
CR-659-79 adopted on July 18, 1979, which resolution referred the denial
of Petition 79-2-8-6 of Bob Pfeiffer and John Gwathney to construct an auto
parts store on the East Side of Farmington Road, between Norfolk and Eight
Mile Road, in Section 3.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#828-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 30, 1979, which transmits its resolution
4-5-79 adopted on April 24, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-2-8-6 submitted
by Bob Pfeiffer and John awathney, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct an auto parts store on the east side
of Farmington Road between Norfolk and Eight Mile Road in Section 3, 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 Petition 79-2-8-6 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission as well as the additional
condition that no advertising signs or painting shall be allowed on any
exterior walls of the subject building.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, this 912th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:30 P. M. , August 15, 1979.
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ADDISON W. BA)CIT # CLERK