HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1977-06-15 16+11
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 15, 1977, 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 8:10 P. M. . Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Jerry
H. Brown, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D. Bennett.
Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney; Frances S. Stem, Acting Deputy City
Clerk; Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer; John
Nagy, City Planner; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Russell
Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations Division, James E. Mogan, Captain, Police
ihripDepartment; Tommy Mitchell, Traffic Commission, and Michael Reiser of the Water and
Sewer Board.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#532-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 8S9th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 25, 1977, are hereby approved.
The Financial Statements transmitted by the Director of Finance under
date of May 20, 1977, for the month ending April 30, 1977, were received and filed
for the information of the Council.
The commilnication from the Traffic Commission, dated May 18, 1977, with
respect to the placing of a "stop" sign on Loveland and Perth (CR-143-77), was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.02
OF ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 513,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (e) THEREOF.
(Petition No.76;.S-6-9)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Raymond, Ventura and Bishop.
NAYS: Nash, Brown and McCann.
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 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 D.
76-4-1-11 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO
R-2.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop 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 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
THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 76-12-1-48
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO C-2.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
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AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
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 No. 77-2-3-1)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 77-2-3-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#533-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Supt. of Operations, dated May1+, 1977, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, approved by the Director of Public Works,
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bid of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company, 3M Center, Bldg. 223-3N, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101, for supply-
ing the City (Operations Division) with Traffic Sign Faces, Letters and
Roll Goods, for the total sum of $25,509.90, in accordance with the
Tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
Ims AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#534-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Supt. of Parks and Recreation, dated May 6, 1977, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Wilkie
Turf Equipment Co. , 1050 Opdyke Road, Pontiac, Mi 48056, for supplying
the City(Parks and Recreation) with one Tri-Flex Riding Green King Riding
Mower Model - Toro 04323 for the price of $4,950.00, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. *Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Brown made the following statement: Nay 'no' is cast because
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the bidding specifications are written for 'brand names. '
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#535-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated May 6, 1977, which bears the signatures
of the Director of Public Safety-Fblice and the Finance Director, and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to accept the Unit Price Bid of Alexander Manufacturing Company,
Inc., P. 0. Box 1645, Mason City, Iowa, for supplying the Police Divi-
sion with forty (40) Alexander #R2556 Batteries, for the total price of
$1,520.00, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid received
which meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#536-77 RESOLVED, _that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated May 17, 1977, which bears the signatures
of the Director of Public Safety-Police and the Finance Director, and
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is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to accept the Unit Price Bid of Winder Police Equipment, 5313 S.
Telegraph Road, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the Police Division with
Four Sirens, Type Model PA20A with Magnetic Microphone, or equal, for
the total price of $1,072.80, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated May 12, 1977 which
transmits its resolution #WS 2180 477, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a com-
munication from the Public Utility Manager, dated April 25, 1977, the
Council does hereby reject the bid of C. E. Pollard Co., 13575 Auburn,
Detroit, Michigan 48223, for supplying the City with one (1) Astoria
U-108D Fiberglass Construction Service Body and does hereby determine to
request that the Public Utility Manager do all things necessary to take
new bids for submission to Council with respect to this item, in accord-
ance with provisions of law and city ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett, Nash, Raymond, Ventura and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#537-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated May 12, 1977 which
transmits its resolution #WS 2180 477, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by•the Mayor, to which is attached a com-
munication from the Public Utility Manager, dated April 25, 1977, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of C. E. Pollard Co.,
13575 Auburn, Detroit, Michigan 48223, for supplying the City (Water and
Sewer Division) with one (1) Astoria U-108D Fiberglass Construction
Service Body for the total price of $4,936.00, the same having been the
lowest and only bid received which meets all specifications.
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Brown and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5538-77 RESOLVED, that the question of procedures to be used in
establishing specifications for open competitive bidding under the City's
Financial Ordinance be referred to the Finance and Insurance Committee
for study and consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#539-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated May 23, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of
gasoline from Texaco, Inc., effective April 28, 1977, at the following
Unit prices:
Less than 5,000 Gals. .4665/Gallon
More than 5,000 Gals. .4175/Gallon
Lead Free Less than 5,000 Gals. .4865/Gallon
Lead Free More than 5,000 Gals. .4375/Gallon
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: Nash, Brown, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett and *Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement MY 'no' vote is cast
because I feel we are paying too much for gasoline - I can buy it cheaper at the
pumps.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#540-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated May 16, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to the purchase of two 14-drawer legal-size file cabinets with
locks, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $217.60 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account for this purpose.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#541-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated May 12, 1977, which
transmits its resolution OWS 2179 477, and which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
and towhich are attached communications from the Public Utility Manager,
dated October 7, 1976 and March 30, 1977, respectively, with regard to
the testing, repairing and recalibration of large Industrial Meters, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize and award service contracts
to:
Badger Meter Company
4545 W. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
and
Hersey Meter Company
1025 Criss Circle
lir Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
for the said testing, repairing and recalibration of large industrial
meters in accordance with the aforesaid communications, the total
expenditure of funds in this regard not to exceed $10,000.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#542-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 9, 1977, which bears the signature of the Director
of Finance and is approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the relocation of street
lights at the intersections of:
Eight Mile Road and Shadyside,
Eight Mile Road and Hubbard; and
Eight Mile Road and Osmus,
the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the pay-
ment of $906 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Road
Account) to the Detroit Edison Company for its costs in relocating said
street lights.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#543-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Harriett
Martin, 33735 Hathaway Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated May 19,
1977, to which is attached a petition from residents of Hathaway Avenue,
requesting street improvement, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this matter to the Engineering Division for its report and recom-
mendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#544-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from residents
of Deering Avenue, between Pickford and Curtis, dated May 19, 1977,
requesting street improvement on Deering Avenue, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Engineering Division for its
L report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#545-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Litquor Control Commission, dated February 24, 1977, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated May 4, 1977, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby determine that it has no objection to
recommending approval of the request from Isadore and Flora Aronoff for
a new SDM License to be located at 27508 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commis-
sion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
L #546-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Moose Lodge 1317, Loyal (order of Moose, P. 0. Box 2604, Livonia,
Michigan 48151, dated May 16, 1977, requesting the City Council to
consider the rezoning of property located at 37618 Schoolcraft Road,
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Livonia, Michigan, from its present R-1 classification to a more
intensive use, and in accordance with provisions set forth in Section
23.01(a) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does
hereby determine on its own motion to refer to and request that the
City Planning Commission conduct a Public Hearing on the question of
whether such amendment should be made and thereafter submit a report
and recommendation to the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#547-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated May 17, 1977, submitted pursuant to Council
resolution #318-77, with respect to an alley access problem between
the properties of John A. Kyte and Saints Tri-Parish Credit Union, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the installation of a sign,
to read "No Parking - This Side of Sign, " to be installed at the north-
east corner of the Credit Union Building; and the Police Department and
the Traffic Commission are hereby requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopt-
ed:
#548-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication received by
the office of the City Clerk on May 23, 1977 from Patricia Chapp,
Treasurer of the Rosedale Civic Association, P.O. Box 2004, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, requesting permission to conduct a parade on Fairfield.
between Plymouth and West Chicago, to be conducted on July 4, 1977,
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10.30 a.m., the Council does hereby
determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein
being subject to the approval of the Police Department.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#549-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 26, 1977,
from Jane Milligan, 11411 Berwick, Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting
permission to close off Berwick Street south of the alley, which is
south of Plymouth Road, to Elmira, from 3.00 p.m. on July 4, 1977 to
10.00 p. m. on July 4, 1977, for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as request-
ed, the action taken herein being subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#550-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter dated May 25, 1977
from the Mayor, the reappointment of Herman H. Kluver, 16017 Riverside,
Livonia, Michigan, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
(3) years, expiring June 9, 1980, is hereby approved, and the Council
does hereby concur with such reappointment.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
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#551-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter dated May 25, 1977
from the Mayor, the reappointment of Suzanne H. Wisler, 18265 Norwich,
Livonia, Michigan, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
(3) years, expiring June 9, 1980, is hereby approved, and the Council
does hereby concur with such reappointment.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#552-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 25, 1977, with regard to the appointment of Wayne Templeton,
18420 Doris Lane, Livonia, Michigan, to serve as a representative of the
City of Livonia on the Community Commission on Drug Abuse, as successor
to Mr. Lon Kain, who recently resigned, the Council takes this means to
indicate its approval and concurrence in said appointment.
The communication dated May 6, 1977 from the Department of Law, with
respect to the legality of offered deed restrictions on Lots 37, 38 and 39 of
Fitzgerald Gardens Subdivision, was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#553-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
3, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolu-
tion 1-20-77 with regard to Petition 76-12-1-43 submitted by Naomi R.
Clark for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road, east of Fitzgerald, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5,
from RUF to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 21, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution
166-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 76-12-1-43 is hereby denied
for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Brown, Raymond and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
X554-77 RESOLVED, that the Department of Law be requested to draft a
proposed land lease, in cooperation with Mrs. Naomi R. Clark and her
legal representative, under the terms of which the City, as lessor,
would lease a parcel of city-owned land to Mrs. Clark, as lessee, which
would be of sufficient size to allow construction of a square dance .
facility and the required parking space for such facility, it beingungoofl
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that all construction, including accessory uses shall be completed at
the sole cost and expense of lessee, and in conformance with all applic-
able codes and ordinances of the City of Livonia, and that such facility
would be used for the sole purpose of square dancing, further, that said
lease shall be of sufficient term to allow for reasonable amortization
of the cost of the facility; provided, further, that the Department of
Law shall submit its report and recommendation to the City Council with
respect to the legality and feasibility of such a lease agreement, and
provided further, that the Mayor, the Parks and Recreation Commission,
the Planning Commission and the Historical Commission shall submit their
respective reports and recommendations regarding the feasibility of such
a land lease and the proposed use on city land, particularly as it
relates to the use of lands in the Bicentennial Park or Greenmead.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: BISHOP.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated May 20,
1977, from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
5-90-?7 adopted on May 3, 1977, with regard to Petition 77-2-2-3, sub-
mitted by James P. Heffner, Jr. , requesting waiver use approval to con-
struct and operate a building for auto rust prodfing, on property zoned
M-1, located on the west side of Merriman Road, between Plymouth and
Schoolcraft Roads, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Plan-
ning Commission and Petition 77-2-2-3 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in
the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Raymond and Bishop.
NAYS: Nash, Brown, Ventura and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#555-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 20,
1977, from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
5-90-77 adopted on May 3, 1977, with regard to Petition 77-2-2-3, sub-
mitted by James P. Heffner, Jr. , requesting waiver use approval to con-
t. struct and operate a building for auto rust proofing, on property zoned
M-1 located on the west side of Merriman Road, between Plymouth and
Schoolcraft Roads, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, the Council does
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hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the Planning Commissicn
and Petition 77-2-2-3 is hereby denied, the Council having determined
as a matter of fact that the petitioner has failed to demonstrate that
the proposed waiver use complies with the general standards and require-
ments set forth in Section 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#556-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 24, 1977, which transmits its resolution
5-87-77, adopted on May 3, 1977, wherein the Planning Commission did
amend Part III of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, Subdivision
Rules and Regulations, so as to establish controls relative to lots
abutting major thoroughfares as set forth in Section 9.01, 9.03 and 9.08,
in the said Master Plan, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4.557-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 6, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with respect to
proposed special assessment districts for water mains and street paving
on Purlingbrook Avenue, north of Six Mile Road, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4558-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated March 15, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, recommending that the City
dedicate and establish a certain right-of-way on Stark Road, being a
portion of city-owned Parcel 28U, in accordance with the City's Master
Thoroughfare Plan, for the use of the public, in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 28, the Council does hereby determine to dedicate to the use of
the public the following described parcel:
The East 43 ft. of the following described parcel:
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That part of the S. E. 1/ 4 of Section 28, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the center line of
Stark Road distant S. 89° 40' 50" East, 608.30 ft.
and S. 13° 39' 20" W., 458.08 ft. from the center 1/4
corner of Section 28 and proceeding thence S. 13°39' 20" W. ,
along said center line 66.0 ft. , thence N. 89°57' W., 276.0 ft.
thence N. 4° 20' 20" w., 66.o ft., thence S. 89°37'40" E.,
296.58 ft. to the point of beginning.
(Stark Road right-of-way)
and does further request that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation record
such dedication on all maps issued by that office; and further, that
the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation; and further, the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have a certified copy of this resolution
recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deeds office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#559-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation
of the Supt. of Operations, dated May 18, 1977, which is approved by
the Director of Public Works and bears the signature of the Finance
Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached
final construction estimate dated May 18, 1977, the Council does hereby
authorize Final Payment in the amount of $2,055.00 to Harry Fox, Inc.,
28150 Hayes Road, Roseville, Michigan 48066, which sum includes the full
and complete balance due on a contract dated September 28, 1976, in the
amount of $21,805.00, the actual contract amount completed to date being
$20,550.00, in connection with the removal of dead and diseased trees
and stumps in Sections 34 and 36, it appearing from the aforementioned
report that all work under the said contract has been completed in
accordance with city standards and specifications and that the necessary
contractor's affidavit, and maintenance and guaranty bond have been
filed; and the City Clerk and the 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: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Traffic Commission, dated May 18, 1977,
wi. h respect to the proposed "No Thru Truck" sign on Morlock, East of Middlebelt,
cR-344-77, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#560-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated May 17, 1977, which is approved by the
Director of Public Works and bears the signature of the Director of
Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to
right-of-way costs for the Middlebelt Road Grade Separation Project, as
approved in Council resolution 699-71 adopted on June 28, 1971, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize Final Payment to the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners in the amount of $8,332.20 as reimburse-
ment to the aforesaid Board for all cost incurred by it in connection
with this right-of-way acquisition, and does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of the sum of $8,332.20 from the Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund (Major Road Account) for this purpose; and the City Clerk
and the 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: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#561-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated May 27, 1977, submitted pursuant to Council
resolution No. 489-77, which transmits for Council acceptance a Warranty
Deed dated May 16, 1977 executed by Robert W. Curran and Dolores Curran,
his wife; John D. Lehner and Ruth M. Lehner, his wife; and Alex J. Etkin
and Toby Etkin, his wife, conveying to the City certain property which
is more particularly described as:
Lots 1 and 2, except the North 426 feet,
Newman Schoolcraft Farms Subdivision,
according to the plat thereof as recorded in
Liber 69, Page 90 of Flats, Wayne County
Records.
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia to accept the Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby request-
ed to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution, further, the Office of the Assessor is hereby request-
ed to do all things necessary to have the subject property removed from
the tax rolls as being city owned and exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#562-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Greenfield Construction Company, Inc., 13040 Merriman Road, P. 0. Box
2185, Livonia, Michigan 48151, dated May 25, 1977, to which is attached
a map and legal descriptions, with respect to a modification of the
proposed fire station site on the west side of Newburgh Road, south of
Six Mile Road, in Section 18, the Council does hereby determine to con-
vey to Greenfield Construction Company, Inc. , the following described
property•
A parcel of land being a part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
more particularly described as:
Commencing at the N. E. corner of Section 18, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., thence S. 0° 21' 20" E. along the East line of said
Section 884.01 ft. to a point, thence S. 89° 58' W. 60.00 ft.
to a point on the West line of Newburgh Road (120 ft.wd),
said point being the N. E. corner and the place of beginning of
the parcel herein described, thence S. 0° 21' 20" E. along the
West line of said Newburgh Road, 57.00 ft. to a point, thence
S. 89° 58' W. 220.00 ft. to a point, thence N. 0° 21' 20" W.
57.00 ft. to a point; thence N. 89° 58' E. 220.00 ft. to the
point of beginning, containing 0.288 acres of land, subject to
a 25.0 ft. easement for storm sewer purposes over the East
25.0 ft. of this parcel as above described.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERAT"'ON OF THE CONVEYANCE BY THE GREENFIELD CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC., TO THE CITY OF LIVONIA OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY
A parcel of land being a part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
more particularly described as.
Commencing at the N. E. corner of Section 18, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E. , thence S. 0° 21' 20" E. along the East line of said
Section 623.01 ft. to a point, thence S. 89° 58' W. 60.00 ft.
to a point on the West line of Newburgh Road (120 ft. wd. ),
said point being the N. E. corner and the place of beginning of
the parcel herein described, thence S. 0° 21' 20" E. along
the West line of said Newburgh Road, 58.00 ft. to a point,
thence S. 89° 58' W. 150.00 ft. to a point, thence N. 84°
19' 22" W. 70.39 ft. to a point; thence N. 0° 21' 20" W.
51.00 ft. to a point, thence N. 89° 58' E. 220.00 ft. to the
point of beginning, containing 0.287 acres of land, subject
to a 25.0 ft. easement for storm sewer purposes over the
East 25.0 ft. of this parcel as described.
and the Department of Law is hereby authorized and requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion; further, the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, the appropriate deed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5,
CHAPTER I (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION
5-103 THEREOF.
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 foregoing 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 TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 3 (TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 5-302
AND 5-3o4 THEREOF.
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 foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#563-77 RESOLVED that, Vacri Land Company, 26431 Meadowview, Farmington,
Michigan 48024, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision:
Blue Grass Estates Subdivision, located in the East 1/2 of Section 18,
City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated June 27,
1972, and it further appearing that tentative approval of such prelimin-
ary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and
a public hearing on September 28, 1976, and it further appearing that
such preliminary plat, together with development plans and spcafications
for improvements therein have been examined and approved by the Depart-
ment of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department
dated May 31, 1977; therefore, the 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 Ordi-
nances, as amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commis-
sion; the regulations and specifications of the Department of Rxblic
Works and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved.
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by such department, all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two years from the
effective date of this resolution, failing this, the approval 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 sub-
ject 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.
A. Trees $11,500.00
B. Street Name._Signs 1,100.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 1,100.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (Gen.Improvement & Sdw)
1. Plan Review & Administration f1-1/2%)
$ 9,514.50
2 Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 22,200.50
31,715.00
F. Engineering Service (Grading and Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 119.00
2. Permit and Inspection 595.00
714.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $46,229.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Plan-
ning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with exist-
ing Subdivision Regulations,
(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 subdi-
vision 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 Subdivi-
sion Control Ordinance and this resolution;
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(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 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 grad-
ing 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
General Improvement Bond - $648,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash
Sidewalk Bond - 49,000.00, of which at least
9,800.00 shall be in cash
Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond -
9,900.00, of which at least
2,000.00 shall be in cash
Monuments and Lot Markers - 5,250.00 cash
Development of Greenbelt Areas - 9,000.00, of which at least
1,800.00 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 ordi-
nances; further, the Council authorizes the construction of 31-foot wide
deep-strength asphalt pavements with concrete curbs and gutters in lieu
of concrete pavement as required under the Plat Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#564-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated May 10, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a Grant Modification No. 007 to CETA Title III, 1977 (SEEDY Program),
the Council does hereby authorize the said Grant Modification in the
manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
W565-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated May 25, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached
CETA Subgrant Contracts with.
Dorsey Business Schools, Inc., a Michigan Corporation,
Chrysler Training Corporation, a Delaware Corporation,
Michigan Medical Training Center, a Michigan Corporation, and
Schoolcraft Community College District,
the Council does hereby authorize and approve of said CETA Subgrant
Contracts in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#566-77 WHEREAS, Under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 197+, the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development is authorized to make grants to units of local government to
help finance community development programs; and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development of
viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia is desirous
of providing residents of the City with decent housing, a suitable
living environment and expanded economic opportunities, particularly for
low and moderate income residents, and
WHEREAS, To obtain its entitlement funds under the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, the City of Livonia must submit an
application in which the applicant sets forth: a summary of a three
year community development plan, a formulation and description of a
Program to meet the objectives of such Act; a Housing Assistance Plan;
satisfactory assurances that the Program will be conducted and adminis-
tered in accordance with appropriate Federal and State Laws and Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development regulations; and satisfactory
assurances that, prior to submission of its application, it has (A)
provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amounts of
funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
the range of activities that may be undertaken, and other important
Program requirements, (B) held public hearings to obtain the views of
citizens on community development and housing needs, and "C" provided
citizens an adequate opportunity to participate in the development of
the application,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LIVONIA.
That the application for entitlement funds for the 1977-78
Program Year under the provisions of the Housing and Community Develop-
ment Act of 1974 is hereby approved and shall be submitted to the
SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG) and the State of
Michigan for A-95 review and thereafter to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#567-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 31, 1977,
from Catherin Lee Merchant and Mark Lawrence Adelstein, 30727 Tamarack,
Wixom, Michigan, 48096, wherein the writers request permission to have
their wedding ceremony conducted on the grounds of Greenmead on
August 27, 1977, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission
as requested in the aforesaid letter, and the Department of Parks and
Recreation, the Department of Public Works, and the Historical Commission
are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#568-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Department
of Law, the Finance Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission
to submit their respective reports and recommendations as to the
feasibility of public use of Greenmead for private purposes.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#569-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated May 27, 1977, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henley,
27505 Goff, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provi-
sions 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. 46 045 01 0059 002 (12a59a1, 12a59b) would not be contrary to the
spirit and purpose of the aforesaid 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
The West 65.00 feet of Lot 59 except the North 55.88 feet
taken for road "Garden Harms Sub. " of part of the E. 1/2
of the N. E. 1/4 of Sec. 12, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., (City) Livonia
Twp. Wayne Co., Mich., Liber 40, Page 56. Subject to easements
of record.
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Parcel B
The East 125 feet of Lot 59 except the North 55.88 feet taken
for road "Garden Farms Sub. " of part of the E. 1/2 of the
N. E. 1/4 of Sec. 12, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Twp.,
Wayne Co. , Mich., Liber 40, Page 56. Subject to easements
of record. City of Livonia.
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#570-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, dated May 31, 1977, which is approved by
the Director of Public Works and bears the signature of the Finance
Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect
to the redesignation of a low bidder for two 16" Trailer-Mounted Brush
Chippers, the Council does hereby determine to designate F.M.C. Corpora-
tion, 1201 E. Lexington, Ramona, California 91766 for supplying the
City (Operations Division) with two (2) 16" Trailer-Mounted Brush
Chippers, for the total net price of $12,710.00 ($14,210.00 less trade-
in of $1,500.00), the Operations Division having advised that the orig-
inal bidder for this equipment is unable to deliver said equipment at
this time; and Council resolution 192-77 is hereby rescinded and amended
only to the extent necessary to accomplish the purpose of this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#571-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated May 25, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a CETA Subgrant Contract with the Livonia Public Schools School District,
the Council does hereby authorize and approve of said CETA Subgrant
Contract in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#572-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
to execute a Vehicle Lease Order and a Lease Agreement with Rollie
Barrett Leasing, Inc., 30777 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, for a
1977 Plymouth Fury 2-Door Automobile for the current fiscal year through
November 30, 1977 for a total monthly payment of $133.49 per month, and
based upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the aforesaid Lease
Agreement dated May 27, 1977, said vehicle to be used by the Office of
the City Treasurer; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#573-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, dated May 19, 1977, approved by the
Director of Public Works, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the Quotation
of Garwood-Detroit Truck Equipment, Inc., dated May 18, 1977, attached
thereto, the Council does hereby authorize the repair of Vehicle No.
107/ 1972 Vac-All by Garwood-Detroit Truck Equipment, Inc., 21083 Mound
Road, Warren, Michigan 48091, for the price of $3,619.00, said sum to be
appropriated and expended from the Equipment Maintenance Supplies Acct.
No. 101-446-778.000.000, further, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said repair without competitive bidding for the reason
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(4)(5) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#574-77 RESOLVED, that having received a communication from Robert
Moroney, 15356 Richfield, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated June 2, 1977,
wherein he requests the opportunity to plant a floral arrangement in
Bicentennial Park in conjunction with Boy Scout Troop 889, the Council
does hereby determine to grant the permission requested in said letter
and, further, does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $42.00 from Acct No 101-704-783, (Parks Maintenance
Acct. ) to be used for supplying the materials enumerated in the aforesaid
communication; and further, that all work on this project shall be done
in cooperation and conjunction with the Parks Maintenance Division.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
0575-77 RESOLVED that, Dents Roth Construction, 17220 West 12 Mile,
Southfield, Mi 48076, as proprietors, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision:
Louis-Nelson Industrial Subdivision, located in the N. W. 1/4 ofSection
28, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated
April 28, 1977, 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 May 17, 1977, and it further appearing
that such preliminary plat, together with development plans and specifi-
cations for improvements therein have been examined and approved by the
Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that depart-
ment dated June 2, 1977; therefore, the 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
L Control Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commis-
sion, the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public
Works and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such department, 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 shallbe 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;
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(5) That the following cash payments be made to the City:
A. Trees Not recommended
B. Street Name Signs $ 100.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 625.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs N.A.
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement)
1. Plan Review & Admin. (1-1/2%) $1,230.90
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 2,872.10 4,103.00
F. Engineering Service (Grading & Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 50.00
2. Permit & Inspection 250.00 300.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $ 5,128.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Plan-
ning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with exist-
ing Subdivision Regulations;
(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 subdivision if
drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved here-
in, 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 grad-
ing 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.
General Improvement Bond - $90,500.00, of which at least
9,000.00 shall be in cash
Sidewalk Bond - Not Recommended
Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond -
3,000.00, of which at least
500.00 shall be in cash
Monuments and Lot Markers - 400.00 Cash
(9) That the requirement for underground wiring shall be
applicable only to telephone, electric or similar utility service lateral
conduits, cable or wires directly connecting new buildings to the over-
head or underground supply system of the particular utility, and the
proprietor shall be permitted to have primary distribution facilities
installed overhead; further, the proprietor is hereby required to peti-
tion the Council for ornamental street lights with underground wiring in
accordance with Ordinance requirements.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES- Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#57` 77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
23, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolu-
tion #11-220-76 with regard to Petition 76-10-1-40, submitted by R.Ajluni,
M.D., for a change of zoning on property located south of Curtis and
east of Farmington Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, from RUFC
to P.S., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on January 17, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution 1084-76,
and having also considered the reports of the Department of Public Safety-
Division of Fire, and the Traffic Commission, dated March 3, 1977 and
April 25, 1977, respectively, submitted pursuant to Council resolution
148-77, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 76-10-1-40 is hereby approved and
granted, 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.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November
23, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#11-220-76 with regard to Petition 76-10-1-40, submitted by R. Ajluni,
M.D., for a change of zoning on property located south of Curtis and east
of Farmington Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, from RUFC to
P.S., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on January 17, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution 1084-76,
and having also considered the reports of the Department of Public Safety-
Division of Fire, and the Traffic Commission, dated March 3, 1977 and
April 25, 1977, respectively, submitted pursuant to Council resolution
148-77, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to
the City Planning Commission for appropriate action so as to zone the
subject property to a "P" classification.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES- Bennett.
NAYS- Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the motion DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#577-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated April 13, 1977, to which is attached a proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia and Detroit Federal Savings and
Loan Association for an exchange of properties, i.e. conveyance to the
City of Livonia of a parcel of property commonly referred to as the
"Wilson Barn" property in exchange for certain city-owned property
located on Middlebelt Road at Orangelawn, without any cash consideration
to either party, the Council does hereby determine to reject said proper-
ty Exchange Agreement.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#578-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the
entiresubject of the property commonly referred to as the "Wilson Barn"
property to the Committee of the Whole for further study and considera-
tion.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#579-77 RESOLVED, that Michigan National Bank of Detroit, be and hereby
is appointed as Paying Agent in paying the principal and interest on
$825,000 City of Livonia Special Assessment Bonds dated May 1, 1977, in
accordance with the terms thereof.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That Michigan National Bank ofDetroit be and
hereby is appointed Agent 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:o $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
33001 Five Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Attention: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk
Telephone No. 421-2000
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES- Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS• None.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 9.35 P. M.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#580-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
7, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
1-13-77 with regard to Petition 76-12-1-49, submitted by Dimitrios
Gotsis and Sylvia Gotsis for a change of zoning on property located on
the east side of Middlebelt between Sunnydale and Broadmoor, in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUFB to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 9, 1977,
pursuant to Council resolution 286-77, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
76-12-1-49 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is
hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be pre-
pared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law, and, upon receipt of such map, the Depart-
ment of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No.
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES- Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#581-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
28, 1977 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
2-31-77 adopted on February 22, 1977, with regard to Petition 76=12-2-26,
submitted by Dimitrios Gotsis and Sylvia Gotsis requesting waiver use
approval to construct and operate a restaurant, on property zoned C-2,
located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Sunnydale and
Broadmoor, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its
consideration.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and Bishop.
NAYS• McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Nash returned at 9 38 p. m.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 14,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
4-72-77 with regard to Petition 77-3-2-4, submitted by Burger Chef
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to the existing
facility on property zoned C-2, located on the north side of Five Mile
Road, east of Merriman Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on May 23, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution 428-77, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the
said Petition 77-3-2-4 is hereby approved and granted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#582-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 14,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
4-72-77 with regard to Petition 77-3-2-4, submitted by Burger Chef
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to the existing
facility, on property zoned C-2, located on the north side of Five Mile
Road, east of MerrimOn Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
May 23, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution 428-77, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Study Session to be conduct-
ed on July 6, 1977.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and Bishop
NAYS. McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#583-77 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 77-5-3-6 submitted by
Janet Hartman wherein a request is made for the vacating of a portion
of an existing easement located on Lots 74 and ?5, Smokier-Rousseau Sub-
division No. 2, in Section 32, City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action
and recommendation in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordi-
nance.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#584-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 170 more
particularly described in Council resolution 79-77 adopted on January 19,
1977, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council
has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the Special
Assessment Roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such rollUaving been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in the Michael Kerby
Industrial Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District
no. 170;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that said street lights shall be installed with
ornamental poles and underground wiring and that the assessments set
forth in said Special Assessment District No. 170 Roll are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance
with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council,
said Special Assessment Roll No. 170 based on installation or ornamental
poles and underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all
respects, 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 assessment roll shall then
be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such
further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company
on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#585-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 171 more
particularly described in Council resolution 47-77, adopted on Januarys,
1977, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council
has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the Special
Assessment Roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in the Cherokee Trail
Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No. 171,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that said street lights shall be installed with
ornamental poles and underground wiring and that the assessments set
forth in said Special Assessment District No. 171 Roll are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance
with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council,
said Special Assessment Roll No. 171 based on installation of ornamental
poles and underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all
respects, 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 assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take
such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison
Company on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Bennett, Nash, Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#586-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 172, more
particularly described in Council resolution 78-77 adopted on January 19,
1977, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council
has duly met and review the special assessments levied in the Special
Assessment Roll prepared by the City Assessor toncover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in the Francavilla
Subdivision No. 1, locatedin the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No.
172,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that said street lights shall be installed with
ornamental poles and underground wiring and that the assessments set
forth in said Special Assessment District No. 172 Roll are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district; in accordance
with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council,
said Special Assessment Roll No. 172 based on installation of ornamental
poles and underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all
respects; 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 assessment roll shall then
be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such
further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company
on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann
NAYS: Bennett
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By Counti1iMn Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#587-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 1i3, more
particularly described in Council resolution 77-77 adopted on January 19,
1977, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2,
Chaper 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council
has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the Special
Assessment Roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in the Wildwood Forest
Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, City of Livonia,
Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No. 173,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that said street lights shall be installed with
ornamental poles and underground wiring and that the assessments set
forth in said Special Assessment District No. 173 Roll are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district; in accordance
with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council,
said Special Assessment Roll No. 173 based on installation of ornamental
poles and underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all
respects, 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 assessment roll shall then
be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such
further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company
on forms provided by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann
NAYS• Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#588-?7 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No 174, more
particularly described in Council resolution 81-77 adopted on January 19,
1977, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council
has duly met and review the Special Assessment levied in the Special
Assessment Roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in the Stoneleigh Village
Subdivision located in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 21, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No. 174,
16442
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that said street lights shall be installed with ornamental
poles and underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said
Special Assessment District No. 174 Roll are equitable and based upon
benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the
City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assess-
ment Roll No. 174 based on installation of ornamental poles and under-
ground wiring is hereby approved and Confirmed in all respects; 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 assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as
set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper
street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided
by them for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4'589-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 10, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
form of deed, and map, wherein it is recommended that the City dedicate
47 feet of additional right-of-way along Five Mile Road, in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 22, to the Board of County Road Commissioners for the
County of Wayne, in order to complete right-of-way requirements in the
Civic Center, the Council does hereby determine to dedicate the following
described parcel for the use of public:
The South 47 feet of the North 107 feet of the East 135 feet
of the West 195 feet of the N W. 1/4 ofSection 22, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , also
The South 47 feet of the North 107 feet of a parcel of land in
the N.W. 1/4 of Section 22, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , which is described
as follows:
Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 22,
distant S. 88° 29' E., 504.0 feet from the N W. corner of
Section 22 and proceeding thence S. 1° 25' W. , 405.78 feet; thence
S. 88° 29' E. , 126.0 feet, thence N 1° 25' E. , 405.78 feet to the
North line of Section 22; thence N. 88° 29' W. along said north line
126.0 feet to the point of beginning, both parcels being in the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, also:
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LThe North 47 feet of Lots 306, 307, 308 and 325 to 337 both
inclusive, 362 to 374 both inclusive, 397 to 409 both inclusive and
432 to 444 both inclusive, of "GRENNADA PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 1" of
part of N. W. 1/4 of Section 22, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., Livonia Twp (now
City of Livonia) Wayne Co. , Mich. , as recorded in Liber 54 of Plats on
Page 77 Wayne County Records together with the portions of vacated
Woodring (formerly Woodbine), Loveland, Mayfield and Shadyside Avenues
which lie adjacent to the North 47 feet of Lots 325, 337, 362, 374, 397,
409 and 432.
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy
of this resolution to the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, and to do all
other things necessary and incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute the aforesaid deed for and on behalf of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
1 #590-77 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordi-
nance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section
5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Eldon R.
Raymond, 38433 Grennada, Livonia, Michigan 48154, is hereby reappointed
a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term of office,
such term commencing on July 11, 1977, with all the authority and duties
as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None,
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#591-77 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of
Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Carol Sue
Sobolewski, 9200 Montana, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby appointed a
member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term of office,
such term commencing on July 11, 1977, with all of the authority and
duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
imrAYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#592-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Mayor, dated April 20, 1977, wherein the Mayor indicates that the Livonia
Board of Education has agreed to lease the Jefferson School to the City
of Livonia, as a community center, for the consideration of $1.00 per
year with the City bearing the cost of utilities, maintenance, and
supplies, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of
Law to prepare a Lease Agreement for submission to the Council for
approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The item on the agenda, with respect to the approval of the Preliminary
Plat of Brookwood West Subdivision, in Section 11, was removed and will be consider-
ed at the Regular Meeting of the Council to be conducted on July 13, 1977.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#593-77 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,
August 22, 1977 at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
1. Petition 77-3-1-6 submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission, pursuant to Council resolution 254-77, for a
change of zoning of property located on the west side
of Knolson Avenue, south of Ann arbor Road in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 31, from C-1 to R-1, the City Plan-
ning Commission having in its resolution 5-82-77 recom-
mended to the City Council that Petition 77-3-1-6 be
approved;
2. Petition 77-3-1-7 submitted by Samuel Zawideh for a
change of zoning of property located on the west side
of Middlebelt Road, between St. Martin and Bretton, in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, from P.S. to C-1, the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution
5-83-77 recommended to the City Council that Petition
ibb 77-3-1-7 be denied;
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3. Petition 76-4-1-12 (Rehearing), as amended, submitted
by John Kanakis for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Five Mile Road, east of
Middlebelt Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13,
from P to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in
its resolution 5-80-77 recommended to the City Council
that Petition 76-4-1-12, (rehearing), as amended, be
approved, and
4. Petition 77-3-6-5 submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission, pursuant to Council resolution 172-77, so as to
amend Section 25.05, Waiver Uses, of Ordinance #543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, by
adding paragraph (c) to provide for Class C Liquor
Licensed establishments as waiver uses in C-4 Districts,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
5-86-77 recommended to the City Council that Petition
77-3-6-5 be approved;
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to
have a statement indicating the
a. nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
and
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 news-
paper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not
less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
aiopted, it was
#594-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the follawing
dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council
for the month of July 1977:
Wednesday, July 13, 1977; and
Wednesday, July 27, 1977.
::s
Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#595-77 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.
16446
The communication from the Director of Public Works, dated June 8, 1977,
Lwith respect to the turn back of seal-coated roads to gravel (CR-553-74), was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#596-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads and Flats Committee, dated June 7, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 424-76, with regard to a policy for
future turn-back of sealcoated roads to gravel, the Council does hereby
determine to receive and file said report for its information.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: *Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I believe that this policy should be adopted at this point so that we would
Lbe ready for the 1978 road construction period.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#597-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated June 9, 1977, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a copy
of a letter dated June 6, 1977, from the Construction Manager, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Freeman-Darling, Inc., 20377 Middle-
belt Road, Livonia, Michigan, for the Phase III Construction of Concrete
Superstructure for the 5-story portion and Foundations for the 2-story
portion of the Civic Center Municipal Building, in the amount of
$792,340.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for
this item and meets all specifications, and the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$792,340.00 from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds for
this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed.; and the Mayor
and the 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.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chair-
man of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, dated April 5, 1977, approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Livonia Anniversary Committee
offers as a gift to the City of Livonia an Electronic Message Sign,
which offer of gift includes the value of the sign, being $10,875.00,
and the offer by the Livonia Anniversary Committee to pay the full cost
involving the installation, electric hookup, landscaping, and site
alteration such as moving evergreen trees, and maintenance, which addi-
tional expenses are estimated to be in the amount of $2,125.00, the
total value of the gift being in the amount of $13,000.00, the Council
does hereby determine to accept, for and on behalf of the City, the
aforesaid gift in the manner and form herein described except that said
sign shall be located at a site within the Civic Center Area to be
determined by the Council; further, the Council does hereby take this
means to express its sincere appreciation to the Livonia Anniversary
Committee for its fine gesture, and, further, the Council requests that
the Bureau of Inspection and any other city departments waive such per-
mit fees as may be required for the installation of this sign.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4598-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chair-
man of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, dated April 5, 1977, approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Livonia Anniversary Committee
offers as a gift to the City of Livonia an Electronic Message Sign,
which offer of gift includes the value of the sign, being $10,875.00,
and the offer by the Livonia Anniversary Committee to pay the full cost
involving the installation, electric hookup, landscaping, and site
alteration such as moving evergreen trees, and maintenance, which addi-
tional expenses are estimated to be in the amount of $2,125.00, the
total value of the gift being in the amount of $13,000.00, the Council
does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole
for its consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
aaopted, it was
#594-77 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,
July 25, 1977 at 7 00 P. M at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items.
1. Petition 77-3-1-2 submitted by the City Planning Commission
for a change of zoning of property located between Five Mile
Road and Six Mile Road, and between Levan Road and Edgewood,
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 and the East 1/2 of
Section 17, from R-2-A and AG to P.L., the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution 5-96-77 recommended to
the City Council that Petition 77-3-1-2 be approved,
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2. Petition 77-3-1-8 submitted by Republic Development
Corporation for a change of zoning of property located
on the south side of Six Mile Road, between Haggerty
Road and the I-275 Freeway, in the West 1/2 of Section
18, from M-1 to R-2, R-7 and C-2, the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution 6-123-77 recommend-
ed to the City Council that Petition 77-3-1-8 be denied,
3. Petition 77-3-1-4 submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission for a change of zoning of property located on
the southwest corner of Eight Mile Road and Newburgh
Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, from RUFC to
P.L., the City Planning Commission having in its resolu-
tion 5-94-77 recommended to the City Council that
Petition 77-3-1-4 be approved,
4. Petition 77-3-1-5 submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission for a change of zoning of property located on
the north side of Seven Mile Road, between Newburgh and
Gill Roads, in the South 1/2 of Section 5, from RUFC to
P.L., the City Planning Commission having in its resolu-
tion 5-95-77 recommended to the City Council that Peti-
tion 77-3-175 be approved, and
5. Petition ?7-4-1-10, as amended, submitted by Vacri Land
Development Company for a change of zoning of property
located south of Six Mile Road, between Merriman Road
and Oporto, in the North 1/2 of Section 14, from RUFA,
RUFC and C-i to R-2-B and RUFC to R-3B, the City Plan-
ning Commissionhaving in its resolution 6-121-77 recom-
mended to the City Council that Petition 77-4-1-10, as
amended, be approved
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to
have a statement indicating the
a. nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
b location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a news-
paper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not
less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and
to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected; and further, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#600-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated June 10, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, trans-
mitting a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 7,
1977 wherein the Commission recommends that the Council concur in a
proposed 3-year agreement, for the period from December 1, 1976 through
November 30, 1979, to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia
and Livonia Supervisory Chapter of Local 1917, Affiliated with Council
23, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-
CIO, and wherein a resolution of the Civil Service Commission does recom-
mend that the Council concur in adopting the necessary amendments to the
Compensation Plan, the Retirement Ordinance, as amended, the Group
Weekly Indemnity Insurance Plan, and the Financial Ordinance, so as to
effectuate the provisions set forth in the aforesaid agreement, the
Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, and
the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby directed to affix their signatures
to the aforesaid agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia 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 Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#601-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from John T.
Dufour, in behalf of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, dated June 7,
1977, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a fireworks display at the Veteran's Park,
west of Ford Field, on Sunday, June 26, 1977, at approximately 10:15
p. m., in conjunction with the Livonia "Spree 27" celebration, the
Council does hereby grant permission to the said Livonia "SPREE 27" Com-
mittee, and the Parks and Forestry Division of the Department of Parks
and Recreation, to transport and fire aerial fireworks on the aforesaid
date and at said location, provided, however, that this fireworks display
shall be subject to observation by the Livonia Fire Department and shall
be conducted in an area approved by it, further, that the permission
herein granted is conditioned upon full compliance and adherence to the
provisions set forth in ACT 358 of PA of 1968; further, that an endorse-
ment shall be added to the City's General Liability Policy adding as
named insured Livonia "Spree 27" Committee and the Livonia Anniversary
Committee, Inc. ; a duplicate copy of the original of such endorsement
shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and filed with the
City Clerk, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
*Councilman Bishop, Brown and Bennett were excused at 10.10 p. m.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#602-77 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an .Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Ford Motor Company
covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No.1, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the assessor
of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing
unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental
unit in which the proposed facility is to be located, i.e. , the City
of Livonia, and advised each of them that the said Application has been
received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Ford Motor Company, the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in
fact been conducted at 7 00 p. m., Monday, June 13, 1977 at the Livonia
City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS
FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council, on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Ford Motor Company, finds
and determines• (a) that the granting of this industrial
facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect
of substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of
any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in
the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be
located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied with the
requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, PA 1974, as
amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application For
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Ford
Motor Company covering new industrial facilities to be
located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 1.
roti call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None
*Councilman Bishop and Councilman Brown returned at 10.11 p. m
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
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4603-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 18,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
3-46-77 with regard to Petition 77-2-6-2, submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission, on its own motion, to amend paragraph (c) of Section
16.11 "Waiver Uses" of Ordinance #543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, so as to require a minimum of 4 acres, rather
than 5 acres, of land area for retail sales of new furniture as accessory
uses to warehouse structures in M-1 Zoning Districts, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 13,
1977, pursuant to Council resolution 439-77, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 77-2-6-2 is hereby approved and granted, and the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance #543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES- Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and Bishop.
NAYS. McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion of Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, this 860th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia,
was duly adjourned at 10:20 p. m., June 15, 1977.
AP
ADDISON W. BACs , ►ITY C ai'K.