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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-11-20 14670 L MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On November 20, 1974, 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 8.20 P. M. . Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Jerry H. Brown, Robert E. McCann, Robert D. Bennett and *Robert R. Bishop. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Robert Turner, Police Chief; John Bunk, Fire Chief; John Nagy, City Planner; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; LJohn T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; James Miller, Personnel Director; H. G. Shane, Planning Department; Joseph Vorbeck, Traffic Commission; and Francis Hand of the Planning Commission. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #862-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 797th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held November 6, 1974, are hereby approved. Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 34 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, HIVOWPT AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDI- NANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE• PETITION NO. 74-5-1-11 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 AND R-7 TO P.L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. 14671 The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. Councilman Brown gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 74+-5-1-10 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #863-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated October 22, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to notification by the Gulf Oil Corporation that commencing with October 1, 1974, the unit prices for gasoline furnished by the Gulf Oil Corporation will be at the following prices: Per Gallon Leaded Gasoline - .2586 Unleaded Gasoline - .2686 the said price being made in accordance with Federal Government regulations, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of gasoline at the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein being in accordance with Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all prior resolu- tions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended, or revised to the extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bennett,. Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. 14672 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #864-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request and authorize the Finance Director to prepare specifications and thereafter advertise and take bids with respect to the purchase by the City of leaded and unleaded gasoline in accordance with provisions set forth in the Financial Ordinance. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #865-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated October 16, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for sub- mission by the Mayor, and wherein the request is made for the transfer of certain funds in connection with special training of officers in the area of Human Behavior, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the transfer of the sum of $1,655.00 from the Youth Bureau Salary Account, No. 316-702, to the Patrol Training Account, No. 325-960, for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES : Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS : None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #866-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated October 23, 1974, 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 wherein a request is made for the transfer of certain funds, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the trans- fer of the sum of $800.00 from the Engineering Division's Salary and Wages Account, No. 702, to the following accounts in the following amounts: 1. Testing (No. 765) $550.00 2. Employees Auto Reimbursement (No. 861) 50.00 3. Office Equip. Maintenance (No. 934) 200.00 Total $800.00 the action taken herein being for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. 14673 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 067-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 22, 1974, 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 the attached invoice of the Wayne County Road Commission, No. 31930, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of $1,890.69 to the Board of Wayne County Road Com- missioners, which sum includes the full and complete balance due to cover the City's share of the cost of the installation of a Traffic Signal at the intersection of Middlebelt Road and Puritan Avenue, which traffic signal was authorized to be installed in Council Resolution No. 657-73, adopted on August 15, 1973; and the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the additional sum of $120.69 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Roads) for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #868-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated September 20, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which submits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on September 3, 1974, wherein a request is made for the transfer of certain funds for the Civil Service Department necessitated by federal grants, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,825.00 from the Salaries and Wages Account to the following accounts in the following amounts: Account Account Number Amount Office Supplies 220-728 $ 250.00 Printing 220-904 400.00 Interview Board 236-825 400.00 Medical Examiner 236-828 750.00 Publishing 236-905 650.00 Testing Supplies 236-765 375.00 $ 2,825.00. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. 14674 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #869-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated October 24, 1974, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard to the reappointment by the Mayor of Mr. Arthur H. Hogarth, 17530 Fairfield, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of seven years, which term shall expire on April 2, 1981, the Council does hereby deter- mine to confirm the appointment of Mr. Arthur H. Hogarth; and it is hereby further provided that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3, of the City Charter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES : Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The communication dated October 23, 1974 from the Water and Sewer Board, with respect to the demolition of City-owned pumping station on Joy Road, West of Inkster Road, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #870-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated October 25, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor, which indicates that on October 7, 1974 the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that Parksite "E", located west of Gill Road and north of Seven Mile Road in Sections 4 - 5, City of Livonia, be named "Livonia Bi-Centennial Park," the Council does hereby determine to concur in said recommendation and does therefore request that the Department of Law prepare and thereafter submit to Council an amend- ment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, Section 5-901, in order to fulfill the purpose of the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES : Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #871-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated August 14, 1974, the Council does hereby approve of the request from John Kazanowski and Joseph Kotlinski for add- ing Robert J. Kazanowski, as partner on 1974 Class C Licensed Business, located at 13490 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 14675 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• LAYES : Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #872-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated October 23, 1974, which sets forth its resolu- tion No. 10-203-74, with regard to a request from Clarence P. Jahn, requesting an extension of the approval of Petition No. 73-7-8-32, relative to approval of all plans in compliance with Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in connection with a proposal to erect a commercial building in Jahn's Shopping Center, located on the south side of Five Mile Road between Farmington Road and Surrey in Section 21, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and to grant the requested extension for a one-year period commencing with the effective date of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. LThe communication from the Fire Department, dated October 22, 1974, with respect to the condition of fire vehicles (CR-686-74), was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Traffic Commission, dated October 23, 1974, with regard to traffic control devices in Hearthstone Subdivision (CR-905-74), was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #873-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Kimberly Oaks Civic Association dated October 21, 1974, which submits a petition signed by certain residents on Hubbard Road, requesting the installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection of Hubbard Road and Allen Avenue, the Council does hereby request that the Chief of Police in accordance with Section 6-105(2)(c) issue a temporary Traffic Rule and Regulation authorizing the said stop signs for a 30-day experimental period; further, the Council does hereby request that the Traffic Commis- L. sion consider the request herein submitted in behalf of the Kimberly Oaks Civic Association and thereafter submit its report and recommendation. 14676 The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted #874-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Historical Commission, dated October 25, 1974, wherein it is indicated that the Commission is in the process of submitting a request to the Michigan State Bicentennial Commission for funds to be used in the development of the Quaker Acres Historical Park, the Council does hereby determine to take this means to indicate to the said Michigan State Bicentennial Commission that it supports the aforesaid request and applica- tion for funds since the development of the said Quaker Acres Historical Park is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Livonia, which project has in fact by prior action of this Council received both its support and endorsement. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #875-74 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-2405 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby determine to appoint a Historic District Study Committee consisting of the following persons Names Address Lillian F McCann 15722 Golfview, 48154 David A. Perry 17296 Woodside, 48152 Delphine D. Quist 16942 Yorkshire, 48154 Mary F. O'Connell 29639 Robert Drive, 48150 Winnifred O. Garlow 31134 Morlock, Apt. 615, 48152 Electra Stamelos 9836 Camden, 48150 Gerald M Conley 18573 Golfview, 48152 and it is hereby further provided that the said members shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section 3 of the City Charter. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was 14677 #876-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated November 5, 1974, wherein it is recommended that the Citizen Research Council of Michigan be requested to conduct an administrative survey of the Livonia City Government, the Council does hereby concur in said recom- mendation and requests that the Citizen Research Council give favorable consideration in this regard. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #877-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from R. L. Jones & Associates, Inc., P. 0. Box 2727, 29530 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48151, dated November 13, 1974, which submits an insurance propos- al for the period December 1, 1974 to December 1, 1975, and which would be in lieu of the City's current insurance coverage for said period, and having also considered a communication dated November 18, 1974, from Mr. Robert A. Sullivan, Attorney, of the law firm of Sullivan and Leavitt, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby determine to approve and accept the said insurance proposal, the same being incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth, and which is described as follows: COVERAGE PREMIUM 1. General Liability ) ) 2. Catastrophe Liability ) $5,000,000 ) 3. Automotive Liability ) ) 4. Public Institutional Property ) All Risk-Agreed Amount ) ) 5. Public Employees Bond Property ) 5250,000 ) ) 6. Money & Securities ) ) 7. Inland Marine Floater ) ) 8. Open Stock Burglary & Theft ) ) 9. Boiler ) ) 10. Public Officials Bond ) ) 11. Liquor Liability ) Total Annual Premium for Items 1 - 11 above-- $84,688.00 12. Workmen's Compensation -- $232,502.00 14678 provided, that with respect to Item 12 the foregoing annual premium shall be paid based upon a 15% deposit made on December 1, 1974, which is in the amount of $34,875.00, and the balance thereafter in ten (10) equal monthly payments of $19,763.00, commencing on January 1, 1975; further, that the action taken herein is subject to audit and made subject to and based upon compliance with the following conditions: a) That the said R.L. Jones and Associates, Inc. shall in behalf of the City of Livonia cause to be terminated effective December 1, 1974, at no cost or expense the City's current insurance coverage. b) That the said R. L. Jones and Associates, Inc. shall execute and provide to the City of Livonia a "Save Harmless" Agree- ment, in a form approved by the Department of Law, with respect to such claims, liabilities, damages, and costs as may result, directly or indirectly, by reason of the action taken herein. c) That the said R. L. Jones and Associates, Inc. shall provide to the City of Livonia its officials, agents, and assigns a surety bond in the amount of $50,000, guaranteeing and securing performance in accordance with the terms and condi- tions set forth in the aforesaid "Save Harmless" Agreement, as well as by this resolution. d) The action taken herein with respect to Items 1 - 11 above is awarded on a "package" basis and upon the condition that cancellation by either party on these items can only be made on a "package" basis with no right to cancel individual or separate items of the coverage, and so as to provide that in the event of cancellation the City shall be reimbursed by the agent on a pro-rata basis (with no penalty) and not a short- rate basis; and, the Council does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk, City Treasurer, and Finance Director to do all things necessary and incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll ca11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 29, 1974, from the Assistant City Assessor, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request dated October 15, 1974, from Salvatore Provenzola, 11805 Haller, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well 14679 as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordi- nance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division or partition of Lot 225, except S. 130 Ft. of E. 66 Ft. thereof, Super- visor's Livonia Plat No. 3 would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing of same into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows • 1) Parcel "A": Lot 225, except the East 66 Feet thereof, Super- visor's Livonia Plat No. 3 of part of the N. 1/2 of the S.W. 1/4 of Sec. 13, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , Livonia, Michigan; 2) Parcel "B": The East 66 Feet of Lot 225, except the South 130 Feet thereof, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 3 of part of the N. 1/2 of S.W. 1/4 of Sec. 13, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia, Michigan; as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a part hereof by this 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: Ventura, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett, Raymond and Brown. The President declared the resolution DENIED. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #87874 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 29, 1974, from the Assistant City Assessor, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request dated October 15, 1974, from Salvatore Provenzola, 11805 Haller, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for a Lot Split in Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 3 in Section 13, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Study Session to be conducted on November 25, 1974. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #879-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 7, 1974 from the Assistant City Assessor, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request dated October 29, 1974, from United Homes, Inc., 24801 Five Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239 for a Lot Split in Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Study Session to be conducted on November 25, 1974. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and McCann. NAYS: Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. 1468o By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was lir #880-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the judges of the District Court of the 16th Judicial District dated November 6, 1974, wherein a request is made for sufficient appropriations to provide a salary for the Court Officers of said court, in the amount of $10,440.00 per annum, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $1,670.00 from the Unallocated Appropriations Account, No. 998-956, to the following accounts in the following amounts for the period December 1,1974 through November 30, 1975; $1,440.00 to Salaries Account No. 141-706 and $230.00 to Fringe Benefits Account No. 141-715. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #881-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated November 8, 1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Wayne Fence Company, 27605 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan, for materials and construction of a 12' x 100' commercial fence on the East side of the Tennis Courts at Wilson Acres Park in Section 36 for the price of $850.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifi- cations; further, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $850.00 from the $4.4 million Parks and Recreation General Bond Issue for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted• #882-74 WHEREAS, the Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching, a day upon which the people of this nation traditionally reflect upon the good life which most of them enjoy; and WHEREAS, even at Thanksgiving time, there are still many in our midst who are poor, hungry and unclothed, and WHEREAS, the citizens of Livonia have recognized that the Reverend Mother Charleszetta Waddles has alw rys responded to the needs of these unfortunate human beings and has attempted to alleviate their condition with food, clothing and shelter; and 14681 WHEREAS, the Livonia Jaycees aided by the Junior Jaycees of Bentley High, Jaycettes and the P.T.A. Council have always proved to be the catalyst in bringing Mother Waddles' efforts to fruition in the City of Livonia by uniting the community in giving aide to her humanitarian efforts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Livonia do hereby declare the week of November 17 through November 24, 1974 as FEED AND CLOTHE OUR CITIES WEEK and do further urge each and every citizen of this community to lend his physical and moral support to the Livonia Jaycees and Mother Waddles in their joint humani- tarian effort to ease the pain and suffering of those among us who have suffered the pains of misfortune. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #883-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated September 18, 1974, and the report and recommenda- tion of the Chief of Police dated October 30, 1974, in connection there- with, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Gurdev Sandhu for transfer of ownership of 1974-1975 SDM Licensed Business located at 28760 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, from June M. Reynolds and Marion G. Winter; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was• #884-74 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication dated October 24, 1974 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement with regard to Bainbridge Courts Subdivision, part of Beverly Gardens Subdivision and part of Beverly Gardens Subdivision No. 1, located in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk to- gether with their recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should 14682 be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments imp may be paid and the lands which should be cincluded in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of November 6, 1974 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, January 13, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #885-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated October 21, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 15, 1974, wherein it is recommended that a three-year agreement be entered into between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Municipal Confidential Secretaries' Association for the period December 1, 1973 through November 30, 1976, wherein it is further recommended that the Council concur in adopting the necessary amendments to the compensation plan and the insurance and disability plans to effectuate such agreement, the Council does hereby approve and concur in the action taken by the Civil Service Commission including amendments to the Compensation Plan and the Insurance and Disability Plans and does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the proposed agreement with the Livonia Municipal Confidential Secretaries' Association as well as do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; and further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the transfer of the sum of $16,035.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to the following accounts in the following amounts: General Fund Salaries Department Department & Fringe Activity No. Name Wages Benefits total 111 City Clerk $ 811 $ 132 $ 943 210 Finance 811 132 943 220 Civil Service 811 132 943 222 Legal 1,625 265 1,890 253 Treasurer 811 132 943 304 Police 811 132 943 336 Fire 811 132 943 429 Civil Defense 811 132 943 445 Director of Public Works 811 132 943 14683 General Fund Department Salaries Department Name & Fringe Activity Wages Benefits Total 445.1 Operations $ 811 $ 132 $ 943 707 Parks & Recreation 811 132 943 738 Library 811 132 943 803 Industrial Development 811 132 943 805 City Planning 811 132 943 815 Zoning Board of Appeals 811 132 943 905 Administrative Services 811 132 943 $ 13,790 $ 2,245 $ 16,035 and,further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the transfer of the sum of $943 from the fund balances of the Water and Sewer Funds to the following accounts in the following amounts: Water Fund $ 405 $ 66 $ 471 Sewer Fund 4o6 66 472 s 811 $ 132 $ 943 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES : Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS : None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #886-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated October 18, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on October 15, 1974, wherein it is recommended that a three-year agreement be entered into between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Fire Fighters' Association for the period commencing from December 1, 1973, and termina- ting on November 30, 1976, and wherein the Commission does recommend further that the Council concur in adopting the necessary amendments to the Compensation Plan 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 City Clerk are hereby requested to affix their signatures to the aforesaid contract 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; further, in order to implement the action taken herein for the fiscal year commencing December 1, 1973, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the transfer of the sum of $140,842.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to the following accounts in the following amounts• 14684 Activity Department Salaries & Wages Fringe Benefits No. Account 106 Account 715 336 Fire Administration $ 1,248 $ 264 338 Fire Fighting 108,762 25,396 341 Fire Prevention 4,378 794 $ 114,388 $ 26,454 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: *Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Bennett made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast for the following reasons: The wage portions of this contract were arrived at on the basis of parity with the Police Department contract. In effect, bargaining on wages did not take place. The result is that wages under this contract go beyond what is fair and equitable commensurate with the responsibilities and duties of the job of fireman in this City. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 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 NO. 74-6-1-14 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO P. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (26) OF SECTION 18.38 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition No. 74-6-6-2) 14685 The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition No. 74-6-3-9) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #887-74 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition No. 74-11-3-13, sub- mitted by Robert J. Sayig, 14148 Yale Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, dated November 5, 1974, wherein a request is made for vacating the W. 4 Feet of a 6-foot rear easement of Lot No. 11, Sunnyside Estates Subdivision (14148 Yale Avenue), City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, 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 Ordinance. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #888-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 29, 1974 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance Warranty Deeds executed on October 2, 1970 by Norman 0. Stockmeyer, Theodore Livernois and Avern Cohn, Trustees for the benefit of former stockholders of Livonia Center Corporation, as Trustees and not in their individual capacities, and on October 28, 1974 by Michigan National Bank - West Metro, a National Banking Association (formerly known as Livonia National Bank), respectively, conveying to the City: That part of Grennada Park Subdivision No. 1, as recorded in liber 54, page 77 of Plats, Wayne County Records, described as Beginning at a point on the North section line distant South 88 degrees 29 minutes East 1170 feet from the Northwest corner of section 22, town 1 South, range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and 14686 proceeding thence South 88 degrees 29 minutes East along said line 806.82 feet; thence South 1 degree 16 minutes West 560 feet; thence North 88 degrees 29 minutes West 808.29 feet; thence North 1 degree 25 minutes East 560 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public and of any governmental unit in any part thereof taken, used or deeded for street, road or highway purposes. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 22c369b-466) the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Warranty Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register ofDeeds 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, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #889-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 30, 1974 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance an Assignment of Easement executed on October 24, 1974 by Fretter Appliance Company, a Michigan corporation by its president Oliver Fretter, transferring to the City its interest in an easement which easement is more particularly described as: A twenty foot (20 foot) wide easement over and across a parcel of land being part of the East 264.0 feet of the West 594.0 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, lying North of Industrial Road (60 feet wide) described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Industrial Road (60 feet wide), said point being South 89 degrees 26 minutes 19 seconds East along the North line of Section 29, 1492.0 feet and South 0 degrees 32 minutes 25 seconds West 1330.20 feet and North 87 degrees 01 minutes 26 seconds East along North line of said Industrial Road 165.31 feet and continuing along North line of said Industrial Road North 89 degrees 26 minutes 19 seconds East 244.0 feet from the North 1/4 corner of said Section 29; thence continuing along the North line of said Industrial Road, North 89 degrees 26 minutes 19 seconds East 20.0 feet; thence North 0 degrees 32 minutes 25 seconds East 647.0 feet to a point 673.0 feet South of the North line of Section 29; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 19 seconds West 20.0 feet; thence South 0 degrees 32 minutes 25 seconds West 647 feet to the point of beginning. 14687 for the purpose of extending a public storm sewer system in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, the City Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Assignment of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and 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, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 090-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated November 12, 1974 transmitting for acceptance a Quit Claim Deed executed on November 4, 1974 by Dembs-Roth Management Company, a Michigan Co-partnership, by Michael Roth, co-partner, and Dennis Dembs, co-partner, conveying: A parcel of land being a part of Lots 7 and 8 of Newman Schoolcraft Farms Subdivision as recorded in Liber 69, Page 90 of Plats, Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan and is more particularly described as Beginning at a point located distant S. 792.00 feet and N. 88° 37' 15" w. 600.14 feet and North 513.95 feet and N. 88° 37' 15" W. 315.00 feet from the N. E. corner of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and proceeding thence S. 01° 22' 45" W. 132.98 feet, thence 88.66 feet along the arc of a curve to the left with a radius of 142.00 feet through a central angle of 35° 46' 29" and a long chord bearing S. 16° 30' 30" E. 87.23 feet, thence 307.33 feet along the arc of a curve to the right with a radius of 70.00 feet through a central angle of 251° 32' 59" and a long chord bearing N. 88° 37' 15" W. 113.59 feet; thence 88.66 feet along the arc of a curve to the left with a radius of 142.00 feet through a central angle of 35' 46' 29" and a long chord bearing N. 19° 16' 00" E. 87.23 feet; thence N. 1° 22' 45" E. 132.98 feet; thence S. 88° 37' 15" E. 60.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 27,460 square feet being 0.6304 acres of land, more or less. (Stamford Avenue right-of-way) the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; and further, the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council Resolution No. 778-74. 14688 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. LAYES. Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #891-74 RESOLVED, that after considering a letter dated October 23, 1974, from the City Clerk, the Council does hereby accept the proposal of Coopers & Lybrand, Detroit, Michigan, Certified Public Accountants, to perform the Annual Audit of the accounts of both the City of Livonia for the Fiscal Year ending November 30, 1974, and the Water and Sewer Division for the Fiscal Year ending February 28, 1975, as required by the City Charter and the State Uniform Accounting Act No. 2, 1968, for a fee not to exceed $15,000.00 for the City of Livonia, and $4,500.00 for the Water and Sewer Division; and further, the City Clerk, as General Auditor of the City of Livonia, is hereby authorized to enter into a formal agreement with said firm, subject to the approval as to form by the City Attorney, and to do all other things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, *Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Raymond made the following statement. I believe that this should be the last year that we employ this fine firm to audit the books of the City, not because they are not doing an excellent piece of work, but rather, because I feelthat after a number of years with one firm, we should make a change. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was 4892-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council for the month of December, 1974. Wednesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 18. LBy Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #893-74 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. 14689 *Councilman Bishop arrived at 8.59 p. m. At 9:00 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #894-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Detroit Bank-Livonia dated November 14, 1974, requesting to be designated as a General Depository for all City Funds as well as a collecting agent for taxes and water bills, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #895-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Historical Commission dated November 18, 1974, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize J. D. Porter, 35745 Joy Road, Westland, Michigan, to move two Historical Buildings (D.U.R. Depot and General Store) from their present location at Ann Arbor Trail and Newburgh Road to the City's Historical Village Site for the price of $3,750.00, the same to be expended from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds previously appropriated for this purpose in Council Resolution No. 861-74, adopted on November 6, 1974; further, the Council does hereby determine to author- ize the said moving services without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(1) and (4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances; and further, the Council does hereby determine that all moving permit and police fees otherwise required with regard to the work herein authorized shall be waived, and in this regard request that the Bureau of Inspection and the Police Division do all things necessary or incidental to the full perfortrt.nce of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS : None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #896-74 RESOLVED, that the Council after further review and consideration of a communication from the Personnel Director, dated August 22, 1974, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 12, 1974, relative to adjustments in rates for Administrative and Professional classifications, does hereby reject the Civil Service Commission recommendation and in lieu thereof recommends the maximum levels as listed below and a pro rata adjustment of the steps within each classification, effective December 1, 1974, and further requests that the Civil Service Commission concur in andapprove of the action taken herein: 14690 Maximum Step Grade Chief Asst. City Attorney $ 29,160 City Engineer 27,300 Planning Director 27,060 Fire Chief 27,300 Police Chief 27,300 Supt. of Parks & Recreation 26,400 Supt. of Operations 24,624 Public Utility Manager 24,624 Budget Director 24,216 Industrial Development Coordinator 24,000 Personnel Director 24,216 Assistant City Attorney II 23,100 Chief Librarian 21,996 Chief Accountant 21,996 Chief Building Inspector 24,216 Civil Engineer III 22,152 Planner IV 20,556 Asst. Supt. of Operations 20,556 Personnel Analyst III 20,178 Chief Probation Officer 20,256 Civil Engineer II 20,544 Assistant City Assessor 18,696 Assistant Supt. of Parks & Recreation 19,020 Assistant Supt. of Parks & Forestry 19,020 Assistant Chief Accountant 18,696 Personal Analyst II 18,816 Systems Analyst II 18,816 Assistant to the Supt. of Operations 18,816 Planner III 18,252 Probation Officer III 17,796 Civil Engineer I 16,633 Branch Librarian 17,719 Accountant II 17,028 Assistant Branch Librarian II 16,619 Planner I 15,228 Librarian II 15,613 Librarian I 14,541 Assistant City Engineer 23,844 further, the Council recommends a salary adjustment of $15,300 as the maximum step grade for the classification of Administrative Assistant to the Council, effective December 1, 1974, and that this matter be referred to the Civil Service Commission for their consideration and approval. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, MCCann and Nash. NAYS: None. 14691 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #897-74 RESOLVED, that the City Council after consideration of the appointee positions of Director of Public Works, Finance Director, City Assessor, and Deputy City Clerk, does hereby determine and establish that the salaries for said positions shall be in the following amounts, effective December 1, 1974: Director of Public Works $ 27,300 Finance Director 27,300 City Assessor 22,200 Deputy City Clerk 15,300. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, this 798th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:25 P. M. , November 20, 1974. AbDISON W. ,: , i . Clerk.