HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1972-06-07 13000
MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 7, 1972, 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 8:07 P. M.. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result. Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Peter A.
Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett.
Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present• Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy City
Clerk; Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of
Public Safety-Fire; Calvin Roberts, Fire Chief; Robert Turner, Police Chief; G. E.
Siewert, City Engineer; James Miller, Personnel Director; H. Patrick O'Neill,
Director of Civil Defense; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation;
Carl Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; Frank Kerby, Chief Building
Inspector; H. G. Shane, Planning Department; Joseph R. Talbot, Planning Commission;
and John Stymeiski of the Traffic Commission.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#512-72 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 736th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 24, 1972, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#513-72 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 143rd special meeting of the
L Council of the City of Livonia, held June 1, 1972, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section R-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
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The communication dated May 19, 1972 from the Department of Law, with
respect to Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No. 168780 (GBW Company vs City
of Livonia), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION THERETO. (Wayne County
Civil Action No--188559 R)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilmen Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-124
PARAGRAPH 3 OF CHAPTER I OF TITLE 6
(TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) of THE LIVONIA.
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. w
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#514-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of
Police and the Director of Public Safety - Police dated May 10, 1972,
approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and the Council having determined that there is no advantage to the City in
requiring competitive bidding as recommended in the aforesaid communication
and by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of the
following Nicad Batteries in the manner indicated:
50 Nicad Batteries @ $55.00 each General Electric Company $2,750.00
20 Nicad Batteries @ $54.00 each Motorola Communications &
Electronics $1,080.00.
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A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#515-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated May 5, 1972, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the sale of obsolete equipment by the City on a unit price
basis, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the sale of the
following indicated equipment to the following firms for the prices
indicated:
1. Mr. A. H. Payne of 13750 Allen Road, Clinton, Michigan.
Item No. 2 - 1 Asphalt Spreader Model 8 $105.00
Item No. 7 - 1 Chousse Tarkettle with Trailer 45.00
Item No. 9 - 1 Glaion Steel Roller 105.00
Item No.10 - 1 Hopto Back-hoe 100.00
—1355.00
II. Plymouth Iron and Metal Company of. 4025 . Schoolcraft, Plymouth, Mich.
Item No. 11 - Osgood Dragline Model 200 $652.40
Items No. 1 to 9 - Miscellaneous Junk Items 110.00
62.40,
the same having been in fact the highest bids received for, these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#516-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated May 12, 1972, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of GMC Truck & Coach Division,
General Motors Corporation, 5701 Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, for
supplying the Engineering Division with one (1) GMC Model CS-15916 1/2 Ton
Suburban Truck at a net price of $2,795.04 less trade-in allowance of
$300.00 on a 1967 International Travelall, Mod. 1100B, Ser. No.
71310710004, DPW Veh. No. 505, for a total price of $2,495.04, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council
having taken into consideration the other reasons set forth in the afore-
said communication.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#517-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated May 12, 1972, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Crestwood Dodge, Inc., 32850
Ford Road, Garden City, Michigan 48135, for supplying the Operations
Division and Parks Department with six (6) new Dodge D-100 Pickup Trucks
at a total unit price of $14,980.92 less trade-in allowance of $2,200.00
on the six Pickup Trucks listed above, for a total price of $12,780.92,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid r.eceived'for this item, and
the Council having taken into consideration the other reasons set forth
in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#518-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of. Public Works and the Budget
Director dated May 15, 1972, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of International Harvester Sales
and Service, 31666 Eight Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan 48024, for
supplying the Parks Section of the Parks and Recreation Department with
one (1) International 1110 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck at a price of $2,409.88,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#519-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated May 15, 1972, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Road Maintenance Section
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of the Operations Division with one (1) new Ford F250 3/4 ton Pickup Truck
at a unit price of $2,805.66, less trade-in allowance of $375.00 on a
1966 Ford 3/4 ton Pickup Truck Mod. F250, Serial No. F25AL832608 (DPw
Veh. No. 67) for a total price of $2,540.06, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council having taken into
consideration the other reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#520-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated May 11, 1972, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Parks Section of the
Parks and Recreation Department with one (1) new Ford Econoline 1/2 ton
Vanette Truck at the unit price of $2,794.72, less trade-in in the amount
of $475.00 on a 1967 Ford Pickup, Model F100, Ser. No. FlOALA98918 (DPW
Veh. No. 239) for a total price of $2,319.72, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council having taken
into consideration the other reasons set forth in the aforesaid communica-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#521-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated May 12, 1972, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan, for supplying the Building Maintenance Section
of the Operations Division with one (1) new Ford Econoline E200 3/4 ton
Vanette Truck at a unit price of $3,102.49, less $105.00 trade-in
allowance on a 1965 Ford H.D. Econoline, Model E-142-090, Ser. No.
E14JH685869, DPW Veh. No. 70, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
meeting specifications for this item, and the Council having taken into
consideration the other reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: , Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#522-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director dated May 11, 1972, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of GMC Truck & Coach Division,
General Motors Corporation, 5701 Wyoming, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, for
supplying the Forestry Section of the Parks and Recreation Department with
one (1) new GMC Model CS-36003 Truck Chassis, at a cost of $2,794.93, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and the
Council having taken into consideration the reasons set forth in the
aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#523-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 25, 1972, with regard to the cost involved in obtaining a
complete appraisal of the Idyl Wyld Golf Course, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Capital Improvement Committee for
its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown and Raymond.
NAYS: Milligan, Ventura and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#524-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Inspector and the Director of Public Works dated May 5, 1972, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the installation of a slop sink
in the Weights and Measures work area of the Bureau of Inspection, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $450.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account to the Capital Outlay Account of the
Bureau of Inspection to be expended in the following manner:
$275.00 - for Operations Division to extend water and sewer
lines on property to building and install stack
through roof.
75.00 - for purchase of hot water heater.
100.00 - for purchase and installation of sink,
$450.00
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and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#525-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated May 12, 1972, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the. Mayor, wherein it is recom-
mended that the City acquire the 3.857 acre parcel located in Section 13
and designated as Parksite FF, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the Department of Law to employ two expert Real Estate Appraisers
in order to ascertain the fair market value of such property and for this
purpose authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $600.00 from
the 4.4 Million Dollar Parks and Recreation General Obligation Bond Issue;
provided, however, that in the event any Federal assistance is received
with respect to this item, then to the extent that such moneys are made
available, the aforesaid appropriation shall be reimbursed to the 4.4
Million Dollar Parks and Recreation General Obligation Bond Issue; and the
Department of Law is hereby requested upon obtaining the said appraisals to,
thereafter, enter into negotiations with the property owner of the said
property and, thereafter, submit its report and recommendation to Council;
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#526-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated May 12, 1972, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit Edison
Company, on forms provided by such Company, for the installation of a
Street Light of suitable lumen strength to be installed at the inter-
section of Fairway Drive and Lyndon Avenue in the City of Livonia, Michi-
gan, it being the determination of the Council that such intersection
requires lighting in order to protect the public safety of the residents
of the community.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
i/527-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Civil Defense dated May 17, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $400.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to Civil Defense Capital Outlay Account No. 429-970 in order to
install Fluorescent Lighting in the new offices, in the hall, as well af.,
install a new cable and a new antenna in connection with the relocation
of the Citizens Band Base Radio and the Civil Defense RACES Radio; and
the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated May 2, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted
L by the Civil Service Commission on April 11, 1972, wherein the Commission
did recommend to the City Council the following:
1. Establish a classification of Senior Captain with the
following salary range:
Step 4 Step 5
Yearly $16,577.60 $17,243.20
Bi/weekly 637.60 663.20
Hourly 7.97 8.29
2. Reclassify two (2) present positions of Captain at the
Headquarters Station to the classification of Senior Captain,
3. Reclassify two (2) positions of Lieutenant at the Headquarters
Station to the classification of Captain,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Mayor for
his consideration for presentation in the 1972-73 Budget Hearings.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan, McCann, Brown, Ventura and Raymond.
The President declared the motion, to refer, DENIED.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#528-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated May 2, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 11, 1972, wherein the
Commission did recommend to the City Council the following:
1. Establish a classification of Senior Captain with the
following salary range:
Step 4 Step 5
Yearly 737,577.60 $17,243.20
Bi/weekly 637.60 663.20
Hourly 7.97 8.29
2. Reclassify two (2) present positions of Captain at the
Headquarters Station to the classification of Senior Captain.
3. Reclassify two (2) positions of Lieutenant at the Headquarters
Station to the classification of Captain,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
1. k roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett,.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-168
(a) OF CHAPTJR I of TITLE 6 (TRAFFIC
ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS AMENDED.
Tie foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Jffice 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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
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#529-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 17, 1972 which transmits a proposed amendment to the Civil
Defense Ordinance, Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
and an ordinance with respect to Chapter 9 (Special Police and Cadets) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4,
ARTICLE I OF TITLE 5 (WATER) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMEND-
ED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 5-403 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 above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#530-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated May 2, 1972, which transmits an amendment to Sections
3-406 and 3-418 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Animals and Fowl) as
well as an amendment to the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, concerning the matter of dog kennels, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report
and recommendation.
Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-141 OF
CHAPTER I (BUILDING CODES) OF ARTICLE 2,
TITLE 7 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
NOTE: The proposed ordinance as presently drafted, which provides for
two journeymen electricians and one master electrician, be changed to read one
journeyman and two master electricians.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#531-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated May 3, 1972, approved by the Department of Law and the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the employment of a consulting engineer in connection with the
Rosedale Gardens Special Assessment Paving Project in Section 34, and
which communication transmits a proposed agreement in this regard, the
Council does hereby determine to approve such agreement for the purpose of
employing the firm of John E. Hiltz and Associates in order to complete
the design and survey work for the said Special Assessment Paving Project;
and further, does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to affix their
signatures to such contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia; and
the Council does hereby authorize a sum not to exceed $20,000.00 from the
9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue for this
purpose, such sum to be reimbursed to the said bond issue from the proceeds
of the Special Assessment District and/or a S.A.D. Bond Issue as the same
become available.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#532-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated May 12, 1972, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached
final construction estimate for the period ending August 1971, the
Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of $2,273.32 to
Oak Construction Company, 220 East Seventh Street, Royal Oak, Michigan,
which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated
May 9, 1969, in the amount of $796,155.55 and which amount was reduced to
the sum of $758,640.94 for actual work completed in connection with the
Newburgh Road Paving Project, Six Mile to Eight Mile Roads, 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, waivers of lien and guaranty
have been filed; further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the sum of $473.00 from amounts which otherwise would have been payable
to Oak Construction Company to the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road
General Obligation Bond Issue in order to reimburse the City for testing
services performed by the Engineering Division in connection with this
project; and the Council does further authorize the payment of the sum of
$164.78 to John E. Hiltz & Associates, Inc. in accordance with Invoice No.
16552, dated February 22, 1972, as the final balance due to said firm for
engineering services performed for this project; and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#533-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 15,
1972 from the Assistant Assessor, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. Gene Hirs, Hydromation Filter Co.,
39201 Amrhein Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance with the
provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, 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 or
partition of Tax Item 30Glbl;lb2a;2b1;2b2a would not be contrary to the
spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing of same into two parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows:
Parcel A
A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being
described as:
Beginning at a point on the east and west 1/4 line of
Section 30, said point being N. 88° 16' 25" E., 260.0'
from the west 1/4 corner of Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
Thence S. 1° 49' 50" E., 592.39' , Thence N. 88° 16' 25"
E., 176.41' ; Thence N. 2° 08' 05" W., 57.24' ; Thence N.
88° 16' 25" E., 187.85' ; Thence N. 2° 08' 05" W., 535.16' ;
Thence along the east and west 1/4 line of Section 30, S.
88° .16' 25" W., 361.12' to the point of beginning. Subject
to the rights of the public in the north 43' for Amrhein
Road and subject to a 40' easement for sewers and subject
to easements and/or rights-of-way of record.
Parcel B
A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being
described as:
Beginning at a point, said point being N. 88° 16' 25" E.,
along the east and west 1/4 line of Section 30, 260.0' and
S. 1° 49' 50" E., 592.39' from the west 1/4 corner of
Section 30, T. 1 $., R. 9 E.; Thence N. 88° 16' 25" E.,
176.41' ; Thence N. 2° 08' 05" W., 57.24' , Thence N. 88°
16' 25" E., 187.85' ; Thence S. 2° 08' 05" E., 508.17' ;
Thence N. 76° 35' 23" W., along the centerline of Plymouth
Road, 380.02' ; Thence N. 1° 49' 50" W., 351.69' to the
point of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in
the southerly 60' for. Plymouth Road and subject to a 40'
easement for sewers, and subject to easements and/or
rights-of-way of record.
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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: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Department of Natural Resources with respect
to the 'Show Cause Hearing' for the City of Livonia, was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#534-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 9, 1972, which transmits its resolution No.
4-127-72, adopted by the Commission on April 25, 1972 with regard to
Petition No. 72-3-8-4 submitted by Jack Brown & Associates Architects,lncn,
1145 West Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills 48013, requesting use and site
plan approval for a professional building proposed to be located on the
north side of Schoolcraft Road between Berwick and Merriman Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 ofSection 22, the Council does hereby, pursuant to pro-
visions set forth in Section 9.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No.72-3-8-4
is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as
those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
( roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#535-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 19,
1971 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No.
6-181-71 adopted by the Commission on June 29, 1971 with regard to
Petition No. 71-5-2-19, sub:titted by Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney for Sam
and Joy Moy, requesting a waiver use permit for a Class C Liquor License
to be used in conjunction with restaurant on property zoned C-2 and P-1
located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Munger and Six Mile
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
No. 71-5-2-19 is hereby approved and granted.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded byCouncilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#536-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated May 2, 1972,
from certain residents residing on Doris, Melvin and Curtis Avenues in the
City of Livonia concerning a drain ditch problem, the Council does hereby
request the City Engineer to submit his report and recommendation concern-
ing this matter.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#537-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 19,
1972 from certain residents on Cardwell Street between Orangelawn and
West Chicago concerning the condition of Cardwell in this area, the
Council does hereby request the Superintendent of Operations and the City
Engineer to submit their respective reports and recommendations concerning
this matter.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#538-72 WHEREAS, under Section 131C of Act 206, Public Acts of 1893, as
amended, the owners are permitted to further redeem properties of which
the State becomes the owner on May 2, 1972;
WHEREAS, the municipalities in which the properties are located
must approve the application of the owner to pay the 1971 and prior
year's taxes, and,
WHEREAS, the convenience of the taxpaying public demands that the
information be obtained and arrangements to pay said taxes be accomplished
in one office,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That, Louis H. Funk, Wayne County Treasurer, is, by this
resolution, authorized to act as representative and agent of
the City of Livonia for the purpose of approving the
application of the property owners to pay the 1971 and prior
years' taxes and accept the necessary monies, the same to be
forwarded to Lansing, Michigan by him,
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2. That the County Treasurer is further authorized by:
City of Livonia to request of the Department of Natural
Resources, Lands Division, the withholding of properties
from the auction sale until November 6, 1972, provided that
sufficient monies are deposited with County Treasurer to
effect redemption.
3. That the County Treasurer is to periodically report to:
City of Livonia the properties withheld by him and redeemed.
4. That a copy of this resolution be mailed to the Department
of Natural Resources, Lands Division, Lansing, Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#539-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 20,
1972 from certain residents of Westbrook Drive, between Levan and Mallory,
with regard to traffic problems in this area, the Council does hereby
request the Traffic Commission and the Traffic Bureau of the Police
Department to submit their respective reports and recommendations concern-
ing this matter.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#540-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the Director of
Religious Education of the Clarenceville United Methodist Church dated
May 31, 1972, requesting permission to operate a battery operated
megaphone in an automobile on June 17, 1972, commencing at 10:00 a. m. for
approximately one hour on Morlock, Brentwood, Weyher and Maplewood Streets
for the purpose of advertising the Church's Vacation Bible School, the
Council does hereby determine to deny the request for the operation of a
battery operated megaphone; further, the Council does hereby refer the
matter of conducting the said parade on June 17, 1972 to the Police
Department for the purpose of obtaining a permit from the Chief of Police,
in this regard the Council takes this means, however, to indicate its
approval of the same.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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lip By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#541-72 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Depart-
ment prepare an Ordinance, for submission to Council, that would prohibit
the use of sound cars in residential districts.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The item on the agenda with respect to the request of the Federation of
Livonia Civic Associations for use of sound cars for the Annual School Election, was
declared out of order and removed by the President of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#542-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated March 28, 1972, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated June 2, 1972, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Timothy J.
Foley and Michael S. Seykell for dropping Malcolm C. McCallum as partner
on 1971 Class C License with Dance Permit located at 28001 W. Seven Mile
Road, City of Livonia, Michigan, County of Wayne; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#543-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated February 24, 1972, and the report and
recommendation dated May 24, 1972 from the Chief of Police, in connectio:;.
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from the Livonia
Moose Lodge No. 1317 for a new full year Club License to be located at
12800 Merriman Road, P. 0. Box 2604, Livonia, Michigan, County of Wayne,
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: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura,, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#544-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated April 5, 1972, and the report and recom-
mendation dated May 24, 1972 from the Chief of Police, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from K of C
Daniel A. Lord Holding Corporation, 39100 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Mich-
igan, County of Wayne, who hold a Livonia Club License to add a new Dance
Permit; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
H. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#545-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated December 20, 1971, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated May 18, 1972, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Gabe S.
Kajy to transfer ownership of SDM Licensed Business to George Petrus
Faranso aka Jerjis Petrus Faranso, said business located at 29421 W. Six
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, County of Wayne; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to fDrward 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: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#546-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 22,
1972 from the Department of Law transmitting for acceptance a Grant of
Easement executed on May 17, 1972 by Livonia Pavilion East, Inc., by its
president Melvin H. Sachs, granting to the City an easement for the
installation of a public sewer, said easement being more particularly
described as:
The South 10 feet of Lot 423 and the South 10
feet of the East 22 feet of Lot 424, Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 7, as recorded in Liber 66,
Page 58, Wayne County Records, said plat being
of the West 1/2 of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 1, T.
1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01f423, 424)
the Council does herein for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid document 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.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#54+7-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated May 30, 1972, transmitting for Council acceptance 4
documents, which documents are more particularly described as:
1. Quit Claim Deed executed by Lawrence G. Malo, a single
man, on May 11, 1972 conveying:
The north 60 feet of that part of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 12, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point on the N. Section line distant N. 89°38'
20" E. 531.98 ft. from the N.W. corner of Section
12 and proceeding thence N. 89° 38' 20" E. along
said. line, 150.0 ft. ; thence S. 0°07'20" W. 300.0
ft.; thence S. 89°38'20" W, 150.0 ft.; thence N.
0° 07' 20" E, 300.0 ft. to the point of beginning.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12B4a2a)
(Seven Mile Road right-of-way)
2. Quit Claim Deed executed by Pleasure and Leisure Shop,
Inc. by its president Edward Hackett, on May 15, 1972,
conveying:
The North 60 feet of that part of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 12, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
on the N. Section line distant N. 89° 38' 20" E. 681.98
ft. from the N.W. corner of Section 12 and proceeding
thence N. 89° 38' 20" E. along said line, 150 ft;
thence S. 0° 07' 20" W, 300.0 ft.; thence S. 89°38'20"
W, 150 ft.; thence N. 0°07'20" E, 300.0 ft. to the
point of beginning.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12B4a2b,B4a3a)
(Seven Mile Road right-of-way)
3. Grant of Easement executed on May 19, 1972 by Lawrence G.
Male, a single man, conveying:
The South 12 feet of that part of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 12, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point on the N. Section line distant N. 89°38'
20" E. 531.98 ft. from the N. W. corner of Section
12 and proceeding thence N. 89° 38' 20" E. along
said line, 150.0 ft.; thence S. 0° 07' 20" W, 300.00
ft.; thence S. 89° 38' 20" W, 150.0 ft.; thence N. 0°
07' 20" E, 300.0 ft. to the point of beginning.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12B4a2a)
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4. Grant of Easement executed on May 15, 1972 by Pleasure
and Leisure Shop, Inc., by its president Edward Hackett,
conveying:
The South 12 feet of that part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section
12, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the N.
Section line distant N. 89° 38' 20" E.681.98 ft. from
the N. W. corner of Section 12 and proceeding thence
N. 89° 38' 20" E. along said line, 150 ft. thence S. 0°
07' 20" W, 300.0 ft.; thence S. 89° 38' 20" W, 150 ft.;
thence N. 0° 07' 20" E, 300.0 ft. to the point of beginning.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12B4a2b
B4a3a)
the Council does hereby accept the aforesaid documents and the City Clerk
is herein 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.
Aroll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#548-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 4,
1972 from Mr. Dennis T. Novara, Gas "N" Suds Car Wash, 16240 Telegraph
Road, Detroit, Michigan 48219, which in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes
an appeal from a determination made on April 25, 1972 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution No. 4-123-72 submitted by Dennis Novara
requesting permission to construct an automatic car wash with accessory
gas pumps as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the south
side of Grand River between Inkster Road and Rensellor in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 1, the Council does hereby designate Monday, July 24, 1972
at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with
regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing as well as
by the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such
hearing and the date and place thereof in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#549-72 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions sets forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) 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 7,
1972 at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
1. Petition No. 72-3-1-16 submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission on its own motion for a change of
zoning of property located on the west side of
Merriman Road, north of Schoolcraft in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 22, from P.L. to P.S. , the City Plan-
ning Commission having in its resolution No. 4-118-72
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
72-3-1-16 be approved;
2. Petition No. 72-1-1-3 submitted by McClow Realty
Company, 18181 W. Twelve Mile Road, Lathrop
Village, Michigan 48075, for a change of zoning of
property located on the west side of Merriman Road,
north of Schoolcraft Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 22, from P. L. to C-1, the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution No. 3-73-72
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
72-1-1-3 be denied;
3. Petition No. 72-3-1-15 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning
of property located on the south side of Ann Arbor
Road, west of Knolson Avenue in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 31, from C-1 to R-1, the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution No. 4-117-72
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
72-3-1-15 be approved;
4. Petition No. 72-3-1-20 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning
of property located on the south side of Eight Mile
Road, west of Shadyside in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 3, from C-2 to M-1, and C-2 and R-3 to P,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
No. 4-120-72 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 72-3-1-20 be approved, as amended;
5. Petition No. 72-3-6-7 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Section 17.02
of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, to delete
retail sales of new furniture when such use is accessory
to a furniture warehouse establishment from permitted
uses in the M-2 District, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution No. 4-124-72 recommended to
the City Council that Petition No. 72-3-61.7 be
approved;
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6. Petition No. 72-4-6-8 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Article XXVIII
of Ordinance No. 636, Flood Plain District Regulations,
so as to incorporate the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers'
flood plain information report, the City Planning Com-
mission having in its resolution No. 4-125-72 re-
commended to the City Council that Petition No.
72-4-6-8 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 to cause to have
a statement indicating the nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance and location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to not
less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing cause to have
notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and
to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or rail-
road 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#550-72 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the
proposed Autry Avenue paving project, located in Section 27 of the City of
Livonia, to the next regular meeting to be conducted on June 28, 1972.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#551-72 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of the Rosedale
Gardens Civic Association, dated May 24, 1972, to have a fireworks display
on July 4, 1972, the Council does hereby grant permission to the Rosedale
Gardens Civic Association to transport and fire Aerial Fireworks on the
night of July 4, 1972, at Rosedale Park; provided, however, that this
display shall be subject to observation by the Livonia Fire Department and
in such area as approved by them, and the City of Livonia, its agents, and
its employees will not be responsible for any injuries or damage caused
by the fireworks or by the persons using said fireworks; further, that
the permission herein granted is conditioned upon full compliance and
adherence to the provisions set forth in Act 358 of P.S. of 1968; further,
the following insurance requirements shall be furnished to the City Clerk
by the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association, in the following amounts:
(a) On account of injury to, or death of, any
person in any one accident $10,000.00
(b) On account of any one accident resulting in
injury to, or death of, more than one person $20,000.00
(c) On account of damage to property in any one
accident. $ 5,000.00
($100.00 deductible)
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A duplicate copy of the original of such insurance shall be approved as
to form by the City Attorney and filed with the City Clerk; further, the
Council does hereby refer to the Chief of Police the matter of conducting
a Children's Costume Parade from the playground at St. Michael's Church
to the Rosedale Gardens Clubhouse on Hubbard Street on July 4, 1972, for
the issuance of a permit in this regard as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 6,
Section 6-155 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance'
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
iH 'ING 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. 71-12-1-71 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
C-1 TO C-2.
The fcregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
Lmeeting of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#552-72 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition No. 72-5-3-3 submitted
by William D. Balmer and C. Frank McPhillips under date of May 4, 1972,
wherein a request is made for the vacating of a certain walkway between
Lots 218 and 219 in the Judson Gardens Subdivision, 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#553-72 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 110 for the
proposed road improvement in Livonia Gardens Subdivision in the N. E. 1/4
of Section 22, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter
having been held thereon on May 22, 1972 at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed
the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared
by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street
improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 110,
and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments:
NOW, THEREFORE, RF IT RESOLVED, THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment
Roll dated April 6, 1972, in the amount of $386,987.98,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be
derived by construction of improvements proposed in
said district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 110 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects.
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at a rate not to
exceed six percent (6%) per annum on the unpaid
balance of the assessments from sixty (60) days after
December 1, 1972. In such cases where the install-
ments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the
number of installments shall be reduced so that each
installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars
($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall be
due and payable December 1, 1972 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years;
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll, and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by
Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and mail assessment statements to the re-
spective property owners assessed in the manner and
substance as provided by said Section 2-519. Any
property owner assessed may, within sixty days (60)
from December 1, 1972 pay the whole or any part of
the assessment without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1972
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 2-521
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to-
gether with interest upon all unpaid installments from
sixty (60) days after December 1, 1972 and thereafter
one (1) installment shall be spread upon each annual
tax roll together with one (1) year's interest upon all
unpaid installments, provided, however, that when any
annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner
provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day
period as provided by Section 2-520, or after the expira-
tion of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
2-523 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll for such
year only the interest for all unpaid installments.
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4A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
L
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#554-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 11,
1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No.
4-97-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-2-1-11 submitted by E. Frank Craver,
14101 Deering, Livonia, Michigan, for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Five Mile Road between Doris and Oporto in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, from R-1 and R-5 to P.S. and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 22,
1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 359-72, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition No. 72-2-1-11 is hereby approved and granted in part, being
legally described as follows:
That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the S. line of said section distant
S. 89°55' E., 232.77 ft. from the S. 1/4 corner of Section
L 14 and proceeding thence S. 89° 55' E. along said line
180.01 ft.; thence N. 0° 03' 40" w, 446.43 ft. ; thence N.
89° 55' til. 159.71 ft. to the E. line of Doris Avenue; thence
along E. line S. 0° 03' 10" E, 49.80 ft. and on a tangent
curve to the right, radius 300.0 ft., a distance of 82.35 ft.
and on a tangent curve to the left, radius 240.0 ft., a
distance of 65.90 ft. and S. 0° 03' 10" E, 250.15 ft. to the
point of beginning except the south 60 ft. thereof. Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 14Sla;
and
Lots 23 through 26, Golf View Woods Subdivision, as
recorded in Liber 67, Page 57, Wayne County Records,
said subdivision being a part of the W. 1/2 of the S.E.
1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, Bureau of Taxation Parcel
14e23 through 14e26;
and the request to rezone Lot 27 is hereby denied, being legally described
as follows:
Lot 27 of Golf View Woods Sbudivision as recorded in Liber 67,
Page 57, Wayne County Record, said subdivision being a part
Lof West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
for the following reasons:
1. Lot 27 was not to be part of the physical development
of the proposed use.
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2. The owner of Lot 27 has given no indication as to its
I. proposed use if it were to be so rezoned to a P. S.
classification;
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,intaccordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#555- e::::1 the Council ::esnohtea:u::e::et::::d:u.les for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
::ra
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
dopted, it was
#556-72 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution No. 409-72, adopted on April 26, 1972, and in accordance with
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of June 1, 1972 an assessment roll dated May 24,
1972 covering the proposed permanent type paving improvement on Arcola
Avenue from Meadowbrook to Five Mile Road and also the side streets known
as Howell and Meadowbrook Avenues in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 24, City of
Livonia, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and
levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district hereto-
fore established for the construction and operation of the proposed
improvement in said district as designated in Council resolution No.409-72 ,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that
the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday,
July 24, 1972 at 8:00 P. M. to review the said special assessment roll at
which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons
to be heard;
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior
to the aforesaid date of July 24, 1972; the City Clerk is also directed
to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#557-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a request dated June 5, 1972
from the Chairman of the Akey for Community Schools Committee, requesting
permission to operate sound trucks on June 12, 1972 within the City of
Livonia for the purpose of informing citizens of the Monday, June 12, 1972
school election, the Council does hereby determine to deny the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#558-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated March 31, 1972, approved by the Budget Director and ap-
proved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on March 7, 1972 and on March 21, 1972,
wherein the Commission did recommend that a classification of Supervisor
of Central Records in the Central Records Bureau of the Police Division be
established to more adequately reflect the duties and responsibilities of
the one position of Identification Technician, the filling of such proposed
classification to be by promotional examination, and with the following
salary range:
Minimum Maximum
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$12,542.4o $13,104.o0 $13,624.00 $14,2c6.4o
482, 4o 5o4.00 524.00 546.4°
6.03 6.30 6.55 6.83
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
except insofar as making the same retroactive to December 1, 1971, it
being the determination of the Council to reject the recommendation in this
regard and in lieu thereof determines that the subject action shall take
effect commencing on or after the effective date of this resolution.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#559-72 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated. March 31, 1972, approved by the Budget Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 7, 1972, wherein the
Commission did recommend that classifications of Traffic Analyst I and
Traffic Analyst II be established to more appropriately reflect the
differences in duties and responsibilities between the two positions
budgeted and now classified as Traffic Analyst (present annual maximum
salary of $10,275.20) such proposed classifications to have the following
salary ranges :
Steffi 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Traffic Analyst I $8,777.60 $9,110.40 $9,443.20 $9,859.20
337.60 350.40 363.20 379.20
4.22 4.38 4.54 4.74.
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Traffic Analyst II* $9,110.40 $9,443.20 $9,859.20 $10,2'75.20
350.40 363.20 379.20 395.20
4.38 4.54 4.74 4.94
*No change in the present rate for Traffic Analyst
except to eliminate Step I to make the salary range
conform to that of the classifications of Dog Warden
and Police Dispatcher.
Effective December 1, 1972
Traffic Analyst I $9,172.80 $9,547.20 $9,963.20 $10,379.20
352.80 367.20 383.20 399.20
4.41 4.59 4.79 4.99
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action
except insofar as the same to be made retroactive to December 1, 1971, it
being the determination of the Council to reject the recommendation in
this regard and in lieu thereof determines that the subject action shall
take effect commencing on or after the effective date of this resolution.
I roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
LNAYS: None.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-2204
OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 22 (LOCAL
OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED2 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#560-72 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition No. 72-6-3-4 submitted
by Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney for Chester Koppy, under date of June 7,
1972 wherein a request is made for the vacating of a portion of Brookfield
Avenue, Mayfield Avenue, Pickford Avenue, public alley North of Curtis
Road, East 6-foot easement and West 6-foot easement in the Argyle Park
Subdivision, 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, this 737th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly
aajourned at 10:15 P. M., June 7, 1972.
ADDISON W. BAtiN O ity 'lerk.