HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1971-02-10 11921
MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 10, 1971, 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 8:08 P. M. . Councilman McCann delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown,
Peter A. Ventura and Robert E. McCann. Absent--Robert D. Bennett (Excused), Jerry
Raymond (Excused), and Edward G. Milligan (Excused).
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recrea-
tion; Robert Turner, Police Chief; William J. Strasser, City Engineer, James Miller,
Personnel Director; Thomas Griffiths, Chief Accountant, and John Bunk of the Fire
LDepartment.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopt-
ed, it was
#112-71 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 703rd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on February 3, 1971, are hereby
approved.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#113-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the verbal report of the Mayor
and City Clerk concerning the funds necessary to implement new salary rate
schedules and the pension contribution for the period commencing on and
from December 1, 1970 through May 31, 1971, as approved in Council Resolu-
tion No. 33-71, with respect to salaries of police officers represented by
the LPDA, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the transfer
of the sum of $6O,C63.O0 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance Account of
the General Fund to the following Accounts as indicated:
a/c #702 a/c #722
Activity Bureau Gross Wages Pension Contr.
301 Traffic $ 2,266. $ 285.
307 Detective 1,685. 210.
316 Juvenile 2,266. 285.
323 Misdemeanor 2,790. 348.
325 Patrol 41,039. 5,130.
329 Intelligence 2,210. 276.
331 Gen. Services 1,133. 140.
$53,389. $ 6,674.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES* McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#114-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the verbal report of the Mayor
and City Clerk with respect to the appropriations necessary in order to
effectuate the salary and wage schedule, social security payments and
pension payments as required by the contract of the City of Livonia with
Council 23 and Local 192, AFSC&ME, as approved in Council resolution No.
34-71, for the period commencing on December 1, 1970 through May 31, 1971,
the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $89,153.00 to the accounts as
set forth in the Schedule attached to the Chief Accountant's memorandum
dated February 10, 1971 to the City Clerk, and does further authorize
amending the Water Department Budget for Field Operations $4,366.00 and
Administration $980.00 and amend the Sewer Budget for Field Operations
$3,302.00, and the Golf Course Fund Budget is amended in the amount of
$1,676.00, and the Ice Rink and Recreational Center Budget in the amount
of $1,203.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
1. AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#115-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated January 22, 1971, approved by the
Budget Director and approve:: for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
bids received to provide the Senior Citizens Activity Center with 400
stacking chairs, 10 dollies, 30-ten foot folding tables and 10-eight foot
folding tables, the Council does hereby determine to reject all such bids
for the reason that the purchase of the aforesaid items is to be made by
the Livonia Municipal Building Authority and not the City of Livonia;
further, the Council refers this matter to the said Building Authority for
the purpose of proceeding with the purchase of the said furnishings.
The communication from the Mayor dated February 9, 1971, transmitting
City of Livonia's Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 1969-1970, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
• By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#116-71 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Chapter
VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia and upon the recommendation of
the Mayor, dated February 4, 1971, the Council does hereby confirm the
appointment of Mr. Edward J. Pringlemeir, 14764 Norman, Livonia, Michigan
to the Board of Review of the City of Livonia, to fill the unexpired term
of the late Mr. Evan D. MacLeod, whose term expires February 16, 1973.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS * None.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman McCann
and supported by Councilman Ventura:
#117-71 WHEREAS, February 10, 1971, at 7:00 o'clock p. m., Eastern
Standard Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for
the purchase of $815,000.00 - 1969 Special Assessment Street and Water
Bonds, of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan,
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read,
AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received,
Bidder Maturity Interest Premium
The Northern Trust Company 1970-71 3.00% None
bidding with 1972 4.375
Shearson, Hamill & Co. ,Inc. 1973-75 3.50
and 1976-78 4.00
Livonia National Bank 1979 4.25
1980 4.5o
1982-83 4.75
1984 4.875
Gross & Net Interest Cost
$118,484.90
Effective Interest & Rate
3.97378%
Clark, Dodge & Company 1970 none None
1971 5.80
1972 4.75
1973-79 4.00
1980 4.25
1981 4.40
1982 4.60
1983 4.75
1984 4.90
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Bidder Maturity Interest Premium
First of Michigan 1970 None 40.05
1971-77 4.25
1978 4.00
1979 4.2o
198o 4.3o
1981 4.4o
1982 4.55
1983 4.7o
1984 4.8o
National Bank of Detroit 1971-74 5.00 None
1975 3.60
1976-77 4.00
1978 4.10
1979 4.20
198o 4.5o
1981 4.75
1982-84 5.00
Continental Illinois National Bank
and 1971 3.20 255.50
Trust Company of Chicago 1972-74 5.00
1975 4.5o
1976 3.8o
1977 4.00
1978 4.2o
1979 4.375
1980 4.5o
1981 4.7o
1982 4.8o
1983 4.90
1984 5.00
WHEREAS, the bid of The Northern Trust Company has been
determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The bid of The Northern Trust Company, as above
stated, be and the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessfulbidders be returned to
each bidder's representative or by registered mail.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the samehereb'
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : McCann, Brown, Ventura and. Nash.
NAYS: None.
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The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Ventura
and supported by Councilman Brown.
#118-71 WHEREAS, February 10, 1971, at 7:00 o'clock p. m., Eastern
Standard Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the
purchase of $570,000.00 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bonds (1969 Series),
of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne Michigan,
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read;
AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received;
Bidder Maturity Interest Premium
Rate
National Bank of Detroit 1975 5.75% None
1976 5.00
1977-79 6.00
198o 4.5o
1981 4.25
1982 4.4o
1983 4.5o
1984 4.6
Gross & Net Interest Cost
$287,937.50
Effective Interest & Rate
4.49902%
Clark, Dodge & Company 1975 5.50% 26.22
1976-79 5.00
1980-83 4.5o
1984 4.65
The Northern Trust Company 1975-79 6.00 None
1980-81 4.5
1982-83 4.75
1984 4.875
First of Michigan Corporation 1975-79 6.00 132.15
198o 5.10
1981 4.4o
1982 4.55
1983 4.7o
1984 4.8o
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Bidder Maturity Interest Premium
Rate
Continental Illinois National 1975-79 6.00% 71.00
Bank & Trust Company of 1980 5.20
Chicago 1981 4.70
1982 4.80
1983 4.90
1984 5.00
Bay Port State Bank, Michigan 1975-79 5.00 None
1980-82 5.2o
1983 5.40
1984 5.6o
AND WHEREAS, the bid of National Bank of Detroit has been
determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Bid of National Bank of Detroit, as above
stated, be and the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to
each bidder's representative or by registered mail.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same
hereby are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#119-71 RESOLVED, that the proposed ordinance submitted by the Department
of Law which would require approval and inspection of land improvement
installations which will be part of extensions of public water, sewer or
street systems, introduced by Councilman Bennett on January 13, 1971, is
hereby referred to the next study session of the Council to be conducted
on March 1, 1971.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#120-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation
dated October 12, 1970, from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution No. 9-104-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-6-1-27 submitted
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by Joseph and Mary Ann Maiorana for a change of zoning on property located
on the northeast corner of Shadyside and Seven Mile Road in the Southwest
corner of Section 3 from R-3-A to C-1, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on January 25, 1971, pursuant
to Council resolution No. 1117-70, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
70-6-1-27 is hereby approved and granted, as revised, with the voluntary
consent of the Petitioner so as to approve the requested rezoning only
with respect to the following described property:
The N. 87 feet of the S. 300 feet of the E. 83
feet of the W. 155 feet of the S. 3/4 of the E.
1/2 of the W. 1/2 of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 3,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan.
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law, and, upon receipt of such
map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#121-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the
Budget Department dated January 20, 1971, and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Gulf Oil Company,
40550 Grand River, Novi, Michigan 48050 for supplying the Operations
Division of the City of Livonia with Motor and Hydraulic Oil for the period
from March 1, 1971 through February 29, 1972 for the price of 480 per
gallon for all items specified, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#122-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, the Director of Public Safety - Police and the
Budget Department dated January 19, 1971 and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Radio Corporation of
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America, 13365 Michigan, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, for supplying the
Police Division of the City of Livonia with seven Mobile Two-Way Radios
for the price of $5,941.25 and the Department of Public Works of the City
of Livonia with three Mobile Radios for the price of $2,396.88, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received for these items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer and the Budget Department dated January 26, 1971 with regard to
bids received for an automated check protector accumulator, the Council
does hereby determine to reject the bid received with respect to this item
and further requests that this item be readvertised for the taking of new
bids on a basis of new specifications that do not designate a specific
trade name.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#123-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer and the Budget Department dated January 26, 1971 with regard to
bids received for an automated check protector accumulator, the Council
does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Study Session to be
conducted on March 1, 1971.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#124-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering dated January 19, 1971, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the conveyance of the following described property to the Livonia
Board of Education in the form of a suit Claim Deed executed by the Mayor
and City Clerk in behalf of the City of Livonia:
The Easterly 33 feet of the southerly 1130.77 feet of
that part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line
of said section distant N 0° 22' E, 1309.80 feet from
the south 1/4 corner of Section 3 and proceeding thence
N 89° 40' 20" W, 335.77 feet, thence N 0° 18' 40" E,
7.15 feet, thence N 89° 40' 20" T•', 165 feet, thence
N 0° 18' 40" E, 1305.56 feet, thence S 89° 20' 40" E.
ifte along the east and west 1/4 section line 501.00 feet;
thence S 0° 22' W. along the north and south 1/4
section line, 1310.77 feet to the point of beginning.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 03S14 , 5, 6)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES * McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#125-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
and the City of Wayne dated January 22, 1971 which submits a proposed
Model Ordinance which would prohibit the sale of certain non-returnable
beverage containers, the Council does hereby refer the same to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#126-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Department of
Law to prepare for submission to Council ant Ordinance which would purport
to regulate the use of Phosphates, etc.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated January 21, 1971, with
respect to the City's "Open Space Land Program Application, Project OSA-148) was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#127-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Division
of Engineering, dated December 11, 1970, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with respect to a proposed
special assessment project to cczstruct sidewalks on the north side of
Seven Mile Road from Middlebelt Road to a point approximately 1,300 feet
east thereof, the Council does hereby request that the Engineering
Division together with the Law Department do all things necessary to
ascertain the available right-of-way necessary to construct the aforesaid
sidewalks on the basis of negotiated voluntary acquisition and thereafter
submit their respective reports and recommendations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES . McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#128-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated February 4, 1971 from the Division of Engineering, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
concerning sidewalk installation at the following locations:
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(1) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Weyher.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel Olkl)
Lot 1 Iris Gardens Subdivision.
(2) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Weyher.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01k2)
Lot 2 Iris Gardens Subdivision.
(3) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Weyher.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01k3a, 3b1)
Lot 3a,3b1 Iris Gardens Subdivision.
(4) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Weyher.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01k4a, 4bl)
Lot 4a,4b1 Iris Gardens Subdivision.
(5) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Weyher.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01k51c)
Lot 51c Iris Gardens Subdivision.
(6) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Weyher.
(Bureau of Taxation 01k52c)
Lot 52c Iris Gardens Subdivision.
(7) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Weyher.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01k53)
Lot 53 Iris Gardens Subdivision.
(8) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Weyher.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01k54)
Lot 54 Iris Gardens Subdivision.
(9) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Weyher.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01k55)
Lot 55 Iris Gardens Subdivision.
(10) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Lathers
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01BBla)
(11) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Lathers.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01BB2a)
(12) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Lathers.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01BB3a)
(13) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Lathers.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01BB4a)
(14) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Lathers.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01BB5al)
(15) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Lathers.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01BB26a)
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(16) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Lathers.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel O1BB27a)
(17) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Lathers.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel OlBB28a)
(18) At the north s..de of Seven Mile east of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01Z29a)
(19) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel O1Z30a)
(20) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel O1Z31a)
(21) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel O1Z32a)
(22) At the north side of Seven Mile east of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel - 1Z33a)
(23) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01Z76a)
(24) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01Z77a)
(25) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel OlZ78a)
(26) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel O1Z79a)
(27) At the north side of Seven Mile west of Brentwood.
(Bureau of Tax^tion Parcel OlZ80a)
(28) At the north Gide of Seven Mile east of Lathers .
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 01CC)
and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises referred to above, to construct
and install sidewalks in front of, adjacent to and abutting such premises,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to
carry out the provisions of this resolution, which is made pursuant to the
City's Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137;
and further, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of
lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said sidewalk work on
or before July 1, 1971.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#129-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
and the Director of Public Works dated January 19, 1971, with regard to
removal of two former Parks and Recreation buildings located at Ford Field
on Farmington Road, the Council does hereby authorize the Director of
Public Works and the City Clerk to do all things necessary for the purpose
of advertising and obtaining bids in accordance with the Livonia Code of
Ordinances for the removal of the said structures to a location outside
the City.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#130-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Community Commission on Drug Abuse dated January 19, 1971, which transmits
a copy of the quarterly financial report of said Commission, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Finance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#131-71 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (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, March 15, 1971
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. 70-12-1-49 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning of
property located at the northeast corner of Plymouth
Road and Sears Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
26, from C-2 to M-1, the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution No. 1-10-71 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 70-12-1-49 be approved;
2. Petition No. 70-12-1-48 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning of
property located at the southeast corner of Schoolcraft
and Newburgh Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29,
from C-1 to M-1, the City Planning Commission having in
its resolution No. 1-9-71 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 70-12-1-48 be approved;
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3. Petition No. 70-12-1-47 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning of
property located on the south side of Schoolcraft and
west of Newburgh Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
30, from RUF to M-2, the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution No. 1-8-71 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 70-12-1-47 be approved,
4. Petition No. 70-12-1-46 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning of
property located on the west side of Newburgh Road and
south of Schoolcraft Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
30, from RUF to M-1, the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution No. 1-7-71 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 70-12-1-46 be approved, and
5. Petition No. 70-12-1-45 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning of
property located north of Six Mile Road and east of Newburgh
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, from C-2 to C-1,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No.
1-6-71 recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
70-12-1-45 be approved;
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have
a statement indicating the location of the proposed changes of zoning as
set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City of 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 railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by *Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#132-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 25,
1971 from Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney in behalf of Larry J. Huggins and
Dale Huggins, 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 January 19, 1971 by the City Planning Commission
in its resolution No. 1-3-71 with regard to Petition No. 70-11-2-23
submitted by Rodney C. Kropf, attorney for Larry J. Huggins and Dale
Huggins, requesting permission to construct and operate a new, modern car
wash and to dispense gasoline on property located on the east side of
Middlebelt Road between Broadmoor and Sunnydale in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 13, as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
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designate Monday, March 15, 1971. 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.
*The President of the Council relinquished the Chair to Councilman Ventura
at 8:33 p. m., to support the foregoing resolution and resumed the Chair at 8:34 p.m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#133-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Engineer
dated December 16, 1970, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public
Works, recommending that the West 30 feet and also the Northerly 30 feet
of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 350la, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, be dedicated for the Sunset Avenue and Robert
Avenue right-of-way, the Council does hereby determine to dedicate and
relinquish the West 30 feet and also the Northerly 30 feet of Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 35G1a for roadway purposes, and does further request that
the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation record such right-of-way dedication
on all maps issued by that office and further, that the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Wayne County Bureau of Taxation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#134-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated February 1, 1971, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the improvement
of Five Mile Road from Inkster to Merriman Roads, the Council takes this
means to indicate its acceptance of the sum of $39,458.83 by way of pay-
ment from the Wayne County Road Commission refunding that portion of the
moneys previously advanced by the City over and above the actual cost of
the City's 40% share in the cost of such improvement, which improvement
has been consummated and finalized, further, the Council does request that
the Livonia Drainage Board No. 6 Extension refund to the City of Livonia
the amount of $21,353.00 previously advanced out of the City's General
Fund for the construction of the Henry Ruff Outlet Sewer; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#135-71 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#136-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated November 6, 1970, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 26, 1971 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Merri-Bowl
Company Inc. for transfer of all stock interest in 1970 Class "C" Licensed
Business with Dance Permit, Official Permit for after-hour bowling, and
two (2) Bars, located at 30950 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan 48154 to Ark Recreation Corp. , 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 : McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS : None.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 20 ENTITLED
"ODD YEAR CITY PRIMARY AND REGULAR
ELECTIONS ORDINANCE."
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#137-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission dated February 8, 1971, approved by the Budget
Office and approved for submission by the Mayor with respect to the use
of the Devon-Aire Ice Rink by the Red Wing Oldtimers to conduct a hockey
school for youngsters, commencing August 9, 1971 and terminating
September 4, 1971, the hours of operation of which would be as follows:
Mondays thru Fridays - 8 A. M. - 8:30 P. M.
Saturdays - 8 A. M. - 2 :00 P. M.
and the rental rate of which would be $1,500.00 per week (for a total of
$6,000.00) and such agreement to be based on the use of such facility by
the Parks and Recreation Department after 8.30 p. m. during the week and
after 2:00 p.m, on Saturdays and all day on Sundays for general skating
and ice rental, the Council does hereby approve of the use of the Devon-
Aire Ice Rink for this purpose, and does further authorize the Mayor and
the City Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement to be prepared by the Depart-
ment of Law between the City and the Red Wing Hockey School personnel for
this purpose, such agreement to be in proper legal form and to contain the
provisions and conditions which are set forth herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#138-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated December 1, 1970 and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 8, 1971 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Morgan F.
Foley, Timothy J. Foley, Malcolm C. McCallum and Michael S. Seykell for
transfer of ownership of 1970 Class "C" Licensed Business with Dance
Permit, located at 28001 West Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
Wayne County, from Roman Fracala Estate, Helene Fracala, Administratrix,
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: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#139-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police and the Director of the Department of Public Safety-
Police, dated February 4, 1971, approved by the Office of the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Colony Chrysler-Plymouth, Incorporated, for supplying
the City with sixteen four door police sedans, less eleven trade-ins, for
a total price of $37,414.24 (basic police equipment),the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received with respect to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS. *Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Brown made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because of the fact that I want more information on the financial status of the City,
and because I really favor air conditioning in the Police cars.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#140-71 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police and the Director of the Department of Public Safety-
Police, dated January 22, 1971, approved by the Office of the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Colony Chrysler-Plymouth, Incorporated, for supplying
the Division of Police with two four door hardtop vehicles (model PM 43)
for the sum of $5954.08, and the bid of Bruce Craig Pontiac, Inc. for
supplying the City with one four door Pontiac Bonneville Sedan, to be
assigned to the Mayor's office, for the sum of $3837.77, the same having
been in fact the lowest bids received i•rith respect to these items, further,
the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $1991.85 from the Unallocated
Appropriations Account to the following accounts in the following amounts '
Misdemeanor Bureau Account #323-970 - $652.04; Intelligence Bureau Account
#329-970 - $377.04, General Services Account #331-970 - $962.77, for this
purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#141-71 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated February 10, 1971, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 10, 1971 wherein the
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Commission recommends that the Council concur in a proposed (3) three-
year contract, for the period commencing December 1, 1970 and terminating
November 30, 1973, to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia
and the Livonia Fire Fighters Association, and wherein the Commission does
recommend that the Council concur in adopting the necessary amendments to
the Compensation Plan, Retirement Plan, and the Insurance and Disability
Plan so as to effectuate the provisions set forth in the aforesaid agree-
ment, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid
action, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to affix their
signatures to the aforesaid contract for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, this 704th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 8.55 P. M., February 10, 1971.
ADDJ OV cJ. CU1V, Li Cle k.