HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1970-06-08 11357
MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 8, 1970, 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 8:12 P. M.. Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Peter A.
Ventura, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann, Robert D. Bennett and *Jerry Raymond.
Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk; Robert Osborn,
Director of Public Works; Carl J. Wagenschutz, City Treasurer; William J. Strasser,
City Engineer; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation; Carl Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; Don Hull,
City Planner; Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator, Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian;
LW. L. Bridges, Personal Property Auditor; William R. Zirblis, Assistant Superintend-
ent of Parks and Recreation; Eugene Ehrstin, Director of Public Safety-Police, John
Bunk, Fire Department; Charles W. Walker, Planning Commission; Thomas J. Griffiths,
Jr., Chief Accountant; William LaPine, Zoning Board of Appeals; and Tommy Mitchell
of the Racing Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#465-70 RESOLVED, that the minutes of. the 685th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on May 25, 1970, are hereby adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#+66-70 RESOLVED, that the Council takes this means to advise the
Honorable Jack McDonald, Congressman for the 19th District, that the
Council agrees in principle with the position taken by Edward H.McNamara,
Mayor of the City of Livonia, in his letter dated May 28, 1970 in support
of the so-called "Shared Revenue Plan" and does further join with Mayor
McNamara in requesting that Congressman McDonald at his earliest convenience
issue a statement relative to his position on this matter of returning in
a fair and equitable manner federal revenues to cities based upon the
federal income tax paid by the people of a community.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#467-70 RESOLVED, that the Committee of the Whole at its meeting conducted
on June 1, 1970 did determine that the Council President should meet some
time during the week of June 15, 1970 with the City Clerk, the Chief
Accountant and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for the purpose
of ascertaining what accounting controls and systems should be established
in accordance with accepted accounting practices in the operation of the
City's concessions and food dispensing activities which serve the public
at the various City recreational facilities, and thereafter the aforesaid
officials are requested to submit a report and recommendation to the
Council in this regard.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted'
#468-70 WHEREAS, the Council has learned with profound regret of the
passing of Austin T. Grant, a former member of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, he was elected to the City Council in 1956 and served
until 1962, the last four years as Council President, and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Councilman, among his many accomp-
lishments he helped to lay the foundation of the City's present aggresive
recreation program; and
WHEREAS, in every way Austin T. Grant served as an important force
in the early formative years of this City, and became known and respected
throughout the growing City for his sound decisions and counsel; and
WHEREAS, the loss of Austin T. Grant will be felt by those at
City Hall who knew him well, his many friends and associates throughout
Livonia, and those who knew him only through his fine reputation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the City Council does hereby
pay tribute to Austin T. Grant in recognition of his many years of respon-
sible and fruitful service to the City of Livonia, and does hereby record
its bereavement upon the death of a beloved public servant.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#469-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated June 5, 1970, with respect to the abandoned and dangerous dwelling
located on Parcel 24c8b, which parcel is commonly identified as Park Site
Z-92 and has been acquired by the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
authorize the Department of Public Works to do all things necessary to
remove and demolish the said building, this action being taken pursuant to
the authority set forth in Section 15 of Chapter IV of the City Charter.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#470-70 WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of Section 36, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as the
N. 100 feet of the S. 1285 feet of the W. 167.50 feet
of the E. 467 feet of the W. 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4
of Section 36; also the N. 50 feet of the S. 1335 feet
of the W. 167.50 feet of the E. 467 feet of the W. 1/2
of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 36. (Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 361, 117, 118, 119)
Park Site Designation CC-141
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia in
acquiring the above described real property for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent, independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $2800.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed property
at a price of $2800.00; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $53.69 as the City's portion of the prorated 1969
City, County, County Drain and School taxes, the same to be
prorated as of the date of the option agreement and does
further authorize the expenditure of the sum of $45.00 to
cover the cost of the title insurance on the subject proper-
ty; and
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational
General Obligation Bond Issue, with the provision that any
federal assistance obtained from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development shall be reimbursed to the Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue; and
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4. The City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result'
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#471-70 WHEREAS, property described as :
THAT PART OF Section 36, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as the N. 100 feet of the
S. 1185 feet of the W. 167.50 feet of the E. 467 feet of the
W. 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. (Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 361 115-116) Park Site Designation CC-140.
Elsie Braccina - owner
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58, which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia in
acquiring the above described real property for park purposes, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent, independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $2,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council of. the City of Livonia hereby authorizes
the Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed property
at a price of $2,000.00; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $35.84 as the City's portion of the prorated 1969
City, County, County Drain and School taxes, the same to be
prorated as of the date of the option agreement, and does
further authorize the expenditure of the sum of $40.00 to
cover the cost of the title insurance on the subject property,
and
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational
General Obligation Bond Issue, with the provision that any
federal assistance obtained from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development shall be reimbursed to the Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue; and
4. The City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the frill
performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#472-70 WHEREAS, property described as:
That part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
described as beginning at a point distant S. 89° 44' 10" W.
720.0 feet and S. 0° 17' 20" E. 1918.0 feet from the N. E.
corner of Section 8 and proceeding thence S. 0° 17' 20" E.
50 feet; thence S. 89° 44' 10" W. 40.0 feet; thence S. 0° 17'
20" E. 100.0 feet; thence S. 89° 44' 10" W. 224.90 feet;
thence N. 0° 25' 50" W. 150 feet; thence N. 89° 44' 10" E.
265.27 feet to the point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 08Blalh) Park Site Designation "H-29"
Eva Frieda Schaupeter - owner
is included in the Master Plan for Parks for the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has entered into Contract
OSA-58 which provides for financial assistance to the City of Livonia in
acquiring the above described real property for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined, upon consideration of two
competent independent appraisals that the fair market value of this real
property is $4,250.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby authorizes the
Department of Law to acquire the aforedescribed property at
a price of $4,250.00; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $35.14 as the City's portion of the prorated
1969 City, County, County Drain and School taxes, the same
to be prorated as of the date of the option agreement and
does further authorize the expenditure of the sum of $55.00
to cover the cost of title insurance on the subject property'
and
3. The City Council does hereby authorize the advance of the
aforesaid sums from the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreational
General Obligation Bond Issue with the provision that any
federal assistance obtained from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development shall be reimbursed to the Parks and
Recreational General Obligation Bond Issue; and
. The City Clerk and. the City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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A roll Call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None,
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#473-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 7, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that Levan
Road between Five Mile Road and Schoolcraft be deleted as a "truck route"
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for the
preparation of an amendment to Section 6-169(1) of the City's Code of
Ordinances, as amended, in accordance with the aforesaid reommendation;
further, in accordance with the recommendation set forth in a letter dated
May 28, 1970, the Department of Law is requested to include in the proposed
revision to the City's Code of Ordinances the following designated
additional truck routes :
Industrial Road from Merriman Road to Middlebelt Road
Sears Avenue from Plymouth Road north 2000 feet
Wadsworth Avenue from Sears Avenue East 800 feet
Industrial Road from Farmington Road East 1300 feet
Westmore Avenue from Industrial Road to Glendale
Glendale from Farmington Road east 2800 feet
Capitol Avenue from Farmington Road east 2200 feet
Mayfield Avenue from Capitol Avenue to Plymouth Road
Brookfield Avenue from Capitol Avenue south 800 feet
Industrial Road from Levan Road to Stark Road
Wayne Road from Schoolcraft south 2300 feet
Glendale Avenue from Wayne Road west 300 feet
Autry Avenue from Stark Road west 600 feet
Veronica Drive from Levan Road east 1400 feet
Globe Road from Plymouth Road to Amrhein
Market Street from Plymouth Road to Commerce Street
Commerce Street from Levan Road to Market Street.
A roll tail vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#474-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 20, 1970, which transmits a request from Mr. George R. Cook,
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15641 Fairlane Drive, Livonia, Michigan, dated May 12, 1970, wherein a
request is made for the vacation of an easement for a walkway where the
same is adjacent to Mr. Cookts property, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in
accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#475-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission, dated May 11, 1970, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommend
ed that an agreement be entered into authorizing Mr. John Hubert to conduct
a Junior Baseball School on Diamonds 3, 4, 5 & 6 at Henry Ford Centennial
Field from 8 A. M. to 12 Noon Mondays through Fridays, commencing on
June 15th and terminating on Friday, August 14th, at a rental rate of
$25.00 per week, and that the fields be floated and lined each day upon
completion of the program by Mr. Hubert, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into such an agreement in behalf of the
City of Livonia with Mr. John Hubert and does hereby request the Department
of Law to prepare the necessary agreement in this regard.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES : Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#476-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Maciuszek
Builders, 31501 Myrna, Livonia, Michigan, dated May 14, 1970, wherein a
request is made for the vacating of a certain alley located at the rear
of 18769 Farmington Road between Pickford and Clarita, and more particular-
ly Lots 91, 92, 93 and 94 in the Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision, the
Council does hereby .cipproverof such petition, and the same is approved,
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary
Vacating Ordinance in accordance with this resolution and the Engineering
Division is requested to submit to the Department of Law the necessary
legal description to be used in connection therewith.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#477-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 15,
1970 from Brashear, Brashear and Duggan, Attorneys for Fred Sanders, Inc.;
which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determina-
tion made on May 12, 1970 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
#5-48-70 with regard to Petition 70-4-2-8 submitted by Fred Sanders, Inc. ,
requesting permission to construct and operate a retail baked goods and
confectionery store together with an ice cream parlor type restaurant as
a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the east side of
Middlebelt, north of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1,
the Council does hereby designate Wednesday, July 15, 1970 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 publica-
tion 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
*Councilman Raymond arrived at 8:45 P. M.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
##478-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 13, 1970, which transmits a proposed Firearms, Longarms and
Dangerous Weapons Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to refer
the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#479-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and Assistant City Engineer, dated May 4, 1970, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the Michigan
State Highway Commission, which agreement would fix the rights and obliga-
tions of the said parties in connection with the relocation of certain
utility facilities owned by the City, which relocation and alteration is
required by the construction of Highways I-96 and I-275, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement
in behalf of the City of Livonia in the manner and form submitted, subject
to approval as to form by the Department of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
Nays; None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and Assistant City Engineer, dated May 6, 19701 approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the landscaping of the island located on Levan Road south of
Seven Mile Road between the existing Beatrice Gardens Subdivision, and the
new Gold Manor Subdivision #3, the Council does hereby authorize the
proprietor of the Gold Manor Subdivision #3, in lieu of the improvement
plans required for the Gold Manor Subdivision #3 with respect to the sodd-
ing of the said island, to forward the sum of $165.00 to the Beatrice Gar-
dens Civic Association for the purpose of defraying the cost involved in
the sodding and improving of the said island, the work to be performed by
the Beatrice Gardens Civic Assocation in this regard to be subject to
approval of a landscaping plan by the City Planning Department; further,
that upon forwarding of the aforesaid sum by the proprietor to the said
Civic Association, the Proprietor shall be released of the sodding obliga-
tion required in the Improvement Plans for the Gold Manor Subdivision #3.
On motion of Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, the
substitute resolution was offered:
RESOLVED, that having considered the fact that the Beatrice
Gardens Civic Assocation has indicated their desire to landscape the
island in Gold Manor Subdivision #3 in accordance with plans submitted to
and approved by the City, the Council does hereby determine that Mr. Hyman
Gold, proprietor of Gold Manor Subdivision #3 be relieved of his
responsibility to contribute to the City the amount of $165.00 for the
improvement of this island as was previously required by action of this
Council.
On motion of Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
the following substitute resolution was offered in lieu of the foregoing substitute
resolution:
#480-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and Assistant City Engineer, dated May 6, 1970, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the landscaping of the island located on Levan Road south of
Seven Mile Road between the existing Beatrice Gardens Subdivision and the
new Gold Manor Subdivision #3, the Council does hereby determine that the
City accept the $165.00 which should be forthcoming from Mr. Hyman Gold,
proprietor of Gold Manor Subdivision #3 for the landscaping of the island
and simultaneously accept the offer of the Beatrice Gardens Civic Associa-
tion to complete the work as they have expressed, and the City Clerk shall
thereafter transfer the sum of $165.00 to the Beatrice Gardens Civic
Association for the purposes referred to.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute, for the substitute resolution,
with the following resolution
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the motion to substitute, for the substitute resolution adopted
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A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution was taken with the following
L result.
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as substituted, with the following
result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution, as substituted, adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#481-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Mayor and the
Directorof Public Works to submit a report and recommendation relative
to the possible use of synthetic turf and/or asphalt or concrete in lieu
of sodding of boulevard islands, cul-de-sacs, etc. located in subdivisions.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#482-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from George M.
Marston, O.D., 32037 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, dated May 7, 1970,
wherein a complaint is submitted regarding the lack of adequate off-street
parking as a result of the operationr-of the Office of the Secretary of
State at Plymouth Road and Blackburn, the Council does hereby request the
Mayor to submit a report relative to Dr. Marston's statement that the
office referred to presently "meets the off-street parking requirements
as prescribed by our City Ordinance", further, the Council does hereby
request the Planning Department to submit a report and recommendation
relative to the requirements prescribed in the City's Zoning Ordinance
with regard to the operation of offices of 'the Secretary of State, further,
the Department of Law is requested to render a report as to whether or not
a Secretary of State office is exempt from the provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#483-70 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby request Secretary of State
James M. Hare, that in the event that a Secretary of State office is again
located in the City of Livonia, to use his influence to locate and operate
such office in an area where adequate parking is provided.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#484-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and. Sewer Board, dated May 18, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits its resolution #WS 1337 5/70 with regard to an agreement
to be entered into between the Michigan State Highway Commission and the
City of Livonia for the purpose of fixing the rights and obligations of
the parties thereto in Egreeing to the installation by the Commission of
55 tapping valves or gate valves and boxes in conjunction with the Highway
1-96 construction within the corporate limits of the City, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement in
behalf of the City of Livonia; further, the Council does hereby authorize
the payment of the sum of $19,530.00 in accordance with the provisions of
the aforesaid agreement and the Capital Outlay Portion of the Water
Department Budget is hereby amended to include the additional sum of
$4530.00 for this purpose; 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: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#485-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 3, 1970 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #2-21-70 in regard to Petition No. 69-8-1-27 submitted by
Robert E. Greenstein, attorney for Dr. George and Mathilde Rovin, for a
change of zoning of property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road,
north of Pickford Avenue in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 12 from RUF to C-2,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on April 29, 1970, pursuant to resolution #194-70, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said.
Petition No. 69-8-1-27 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Plannel
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, the following substi-
tute resolution was offered in lieu of the foregoing.
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RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated March 3, 1970 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #2-21-70 in regard to Petition No. 69-8-1-27 submitted by
Robert E. Greenstein, attorney for Dr. George and Mathilde Rovin, for a
change of zoning of property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road,
north of Pickford Avenue in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 12 from RUF to C-2,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on April 29, 1970, pursuant to resolution #194-70, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition No. 69-8-1-27 is hereby denied for reasons similar to those set
forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with the following result:
AYES: Bennett.
NAYS: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
The President declared the resolution to substiture denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#486-70 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 23.01(a) of the Zoning
Ordinance, No. 543, as amended, the Council on its own motion requests the
City Planning Commission to conduct a Public Hearing, and thereafter
submit, a report and recommendation to the Council with regard to the
rezoning of all property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road,
from Pickford Avenue to Clarita, from the present zoning classification
to a C-2 zoning classification.
at 9:37 P. M. , a recess was called after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
The item on the agenda with respect to request from Washington School PTA
for a Traffic Signal or Skywalk at Ann Arbor Road, was removed from the agenda and
will be considered at the study session to be conducted on June 10, 1970.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
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#487-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated June 30, 1969, which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission, wherein it is recommended that
effective commencing on and after December 1, 1969:
1. One position of Planner II b•e reclassified to Planner III.
2. The following classifications for sub-professional planning work
in the Planning Department be established:
a. Planning Technician I with the following rate:
Step 4 Step 5
Annual $6,864.00 $7,113.60
Bi-weekly 264.00 273.60
Hourly 3.30 3.42
b. Planning Technician II with the following rate:
Step 4 Step 5
Annual $7,321.60 $7,654.40
Bi-weekly 281.60 294.40
Hourly 3.52 3.68
3. That one position. of Engineering Trainee I be reclassified to
Planning Technician II
and having also considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 27,
1970 with respect to this matter, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in and approve of the aforesaid action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Milligan, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#488-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 12,
1970 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission with regard to an applica-
tion from Kenneth G. Timmons for a new full year Class "C" license to be
located in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration along with all other
such applications.
k roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Milligan, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: *Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My not vote is cast
Lbecause I do not feel that applicants for a Class "C" license should be referred to
the Committee of the Whole, but be allowed to appear before the Council to present
their views.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
4489-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 27,
1970 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission with regard to an applica-
tion from Belcrest Real Estate Company, Robert C. Horvath, President, of
25930 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, for a new full year Class "C" license
to be located on the corner of Eight Mile and Gill Roads in the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the
Whole for its consideration along with all other such applications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
N
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
L #490-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michi-
gan Liquor Control Commission, dated October 16, 1969, and the report and
recommendation dated May 14, 1970 from the Chief of the Livonia Division
of Police in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from the American Legion Post No. 32 (Myron H. Beals) for a new
Club License and Dance Permit to be located at 9310 Newburgh Road, Livonia,
Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
4491-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michi-
gan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 6, 1970, and the report and
recommendation dated April 21, 1970 from the Chief of the Livonia Division
of Police in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from Demetrios Anagnos to transfer ownership of 1969 Licensed
Business located at 28444 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan, from John Maynard
L Pare, II aka John B. Pare; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to for-
ward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#492-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 20, 1970, and the report
and recommendation dated May 20, 1970 from the Chief of the Livonia Division
of Police in connection with a request from Amos Armen Zion for a new SDM
License to be located at 32105 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, the
Council does hereby determine to table this matter until such time as a
report is received from the Planning Department relative to the possible
acquisition of the aforesaid property by the City for the purpose of
demolishing said building and provide parking in this area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication dated April 27, 1970, from the Department of Law in
Lresponse to Council Resolution No. 465-65, relative to a proposed Ordinance which
would tend to regulate Carnival Rides and Amusement Parks, was received and filed
for the information of the Council.
The communication dated May 14, 1970 from the Department of Law in connec-
tion with Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action #149316 (Elias Brothers Restaurants,
Inc. v. City of Livonia), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated May 20, 1970 from the Department of Law with
respect to the proposed rezoning by Best Block Company, Petition #69-8-1-26, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated April 13, 1970 from the Chief of the Livonia
Division of Police, in response to Council Resolution No. 198-70, with respect to
the possible installation of a "Stop Sign" at Orangelawn and Clement Circle, East,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#493-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
24, 1970 from E. Albert Langer, 13080 Inkster Road, Detroit, Michigan
48239, 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 split and combination of Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Merriman
Road Industrial Subdivision would not be contrary to the spirit and
purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly,approve of the
same, the legal descriptions of which parcels shall read as follows :
Parcel A
All of lot 7 and the West 12.0 feet of lot 8 of Merriman Road
Industrial Road Subdivision of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section
26, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 88 of Plats,
Pages 25 and 26, Wayne County Records.
Parcel B
The East 138.0 feet of lot 8 and. the West 126.0 feet of lot 9
of Merriman Road Industrial Subdivision of part of the N. W.
1/4 of Section 26, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of. Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded
in Liber 88 of Plats, Pages 25 and 26, Wayne County Records.
Parcel C
The East 24.0 feet of lot 9 and all of lot 10 of Merriman Road
Industrial Road Subdivision of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section
26, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 88 of Plats,
Pages 25 and 26, Wayne County Records.
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: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#494-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 27,
1970 from Donald G. Fuller, 15533 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
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 Lot 149, Brightmoor Home Acres
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Subdivision would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the afore-
said Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing of same into
two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel A
The North 1/2 of Lot 149 of "Brightmoor Home Acres" being
a subdivision of part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp., (now City of Livonia) Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 51 on Page 1 of Wayne County
Records,
Parcel B
The South 1/2 of Lot 149 of "Brightmoor Home Acres" being
a subdivision of part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., Livonia Twp., (now City of Livonia), Wayne County,
MUlligan, as recorded in Liber 51 on Page 1 of Wayne County
Records.
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: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#495-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 11, 1970, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 350-69 adopted on
March 26, 1969, so as to reduce the financial assurance now on deposit
with the City for General Improvements in Dover Courts Subdivision No. 2
to $1000.00 in cash to cover general cleanup and that the Sidewalk Bond
be reduced to $4220.00 in cash to cover installation of remaining side-
walks, and the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the City, if any,
shall be reduced accordingly; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roil cp11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and. Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#496-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 21, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to the proprietor of the Financial Assurance's
previously deposited with respect to the General Improvement Bond
deposited with the City in accordance with Council Resolution No. 697-59
adopted November 9, 1959 as reinstated by Resolution No. 247-64 adopted
March 18, 1964, as thereafter subsequently amended including the action
taken on February 27, 1967 in Council Resolution No. 231-67 which
previously reduced such financial assurances to $10,000.00 of which
$2000.00 shall be in cash, to guaranty the satisfactory installation of
improvements in County Homes Estates Subdivision No. 2, it appearing from
the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all required improve-
ments have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules
and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A, roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Planning Commission, dated April 23, 1970,
relative to a waiver use extension with respect to Petition 66-4-2-9, was received
and filed for the information cf the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#497-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23
1970 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
#3-25-70 adopted by the Commission on March 17, 1970 with regard to
Petition 70-2-2-5, submitted by William B. Mills requesting permission tc
construct an industrial building to be used for a fire repair contractor
operation as a waiver use on property zoned M-1 located on the south side
of Schoolcraft Road between Stark and Levan in Section 28, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commis-
sion and Petition 70-2-2-5 is hereby approved and granted, such action to
be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken. on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#498-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23,
1970 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
#3-21-70 adopted by the Commission on March 17, 1970 submitted by
John R. Wilder and Dr. Richard Snilivan on behalf of Myron J. Olson and
Robert S. Hayes, requesting permission to use lower two offices of exist-
ing building on property located on the northeast corner of Farmington
Road and Curtis in Section 10 for professional testing and screening of
employment abilities and for a life insurance company as a waiver use on
property zoned PS, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 70-1-2-1 is hereby
approved and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#499-70 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated April 17, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed installation of concrete paving on Lyndon Avenue from
Fairlane Road to 708' West, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepar-
ed, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation
as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment
and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the
number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which
should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it
appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City
Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 20, 1970, and that there
has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
Wednesday, July 22, 1970 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public
Hearing on the necessity for such proposed improvement, which public
hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give
notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of
said Code.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#500-70 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution #1392-69 at
its regular meeting held on December 15, 1969, requiring the City Engineer
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the propos-
ed installation of sanitary sewers, water mains, storm sewers and paving
in the Livonia Mall Estates Subdivision, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number
of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared plans and specifications
therefor, and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of
the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any,
should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in
which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in
the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City
Clerk under date of May 5, 1970, and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Wednesday, July 22,
1970 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the Necessi-
ty for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before
the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of
such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#501-70 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated April 20, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valup,tion of all property affected
by the proposed installation of paving on Sunnydale Avenue (Middlebelt to
Alexander), Broadmoor Avenue (Middlebelt to Harrison), and Alexander
Avenue (Sunnydale to Broadmoor), City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
and such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant, end to prepare and cause to be preparea
plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation
as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment
and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the
number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which
should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it
appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by the City
Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 27, 1970, and that there
has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
Wednesday, July 22, 1970 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public
Hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement, which public hear-
t. shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
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Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give
notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507
of said Code.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#502-70 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated May 1, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed installation of paving on Fairlane Road from Five Mile
to Lyndon, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having
indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number
of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of
the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any,
should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in
which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and recom-
mendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City
Clerk under date of May 1, 1970 and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Wednesday, July 29,
1970 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the
Necessity for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be
held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, a,,
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#503-70 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated May 1, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed installation of paying on Hubbard Road from Eight Mile
Road to Bretton, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report
having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which
are vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared plans and specifica-
tions therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same
with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion
of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any,
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should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in
which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in
the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and recom-
mendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City
Clerk under date of May 1, 1970 and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Wednesday, July 29, 1970
at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the Necessity
for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before
the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of
such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, aid- unanimously
adopted, it was
#504-70 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated April 23, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed installation of paving on St. Francis from Long to Grand
River, and on Antago from Long to Grand River, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and
cause to be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate fa/
the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with
his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by
special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid
and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment
district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information,
estimate, plans, specifications and recommendations have been properly
filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 27,
1970 and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions
of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Wednesday, July 29, 1970 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and
time for a Public Hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement,
which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required
by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 6, 1970, which transmits its resolution
#4-40-70 with regard to Petition 68-2-3-4 submitted by James T. Elias,
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requesting the vacating of an alley located south of Plymouth Road
between Berwick and Ingram Avenue in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 34, the
Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 68-2-3-4 is hereby granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura.
NAYS: Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#505-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 6, 1970, which transmits its resolution
#4-40-70 with regard to Petition 68-2-3-4 submitted by James T. Elias,
requesting the vacating of an alley located south of Plymouth Road between
Berwick and Ingram Avenue in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 34, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
the said Petition 68-2-3-4 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those
set forth in the aforesaid action of the City Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#506-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Engineer
dated May 4, 1970, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works,
recommending that the North 43 feet of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 09D12h,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, be dedicated
for the Curtis Avenue right-of-way, the Council does hereby determine to
dedicate and relinquish the North 43 feet of Bureau of Taxation Parcel
09D12h 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.
4. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash,
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#507-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Livonia Fire Division, dated April 16, 1970, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Fire Chief and the Budget Director to do all things necessary
to advertise and obtain bids for the purchase of Fuel Oil and Gas Tanks
and Gas Pumps to be used at the Fire Division Headquarters, such action to
be taken in accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#508-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director, dated April 27, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor,
pertaining to the renewal with the Gene Harris Agency of the City's Small
Equipment Floater Policy for an additional one year period, the Council
does hereby table this matter until such time as Mr. Harris is present
to explain coverage of this policy, further the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to obtain a binder on said equipment until such time as this
matter is resolved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES:'Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett, Brown and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication from the Budget Director, dated April 28, 1970, in
response to Council Resolution No. 154-70, relative to trade-ins on new four door
sedans, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#509-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director, dated May 8, 1970, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the following bids, all of which are low
bids, for the period commencing from June 1, 1970 through May 31, 1971 for
the purchase of Liquid Calcium Chloride for use by the Department of
Public Works .
1. The Bid of Wyandotte Chemicals Corporation, 1609
Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192, for 38%
Liquid Calcium Chloride, delivered to storage tank,
at .0650 per gallon, and
2. The bid of Michigan Chemical Corporation, 500 N.
Bankson Street, St. Louis, Michigan 48880, for 38%
Liquid Calcium Chloride spread on City streets by
supplier's truck, at .0820 per gallon.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
L
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#510-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated April 22, 1970, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits its resolution #WS 1319 2/70, the Council. does
hereby authorize the payment of $1944.79 from the Sewer Account to Rocco
Ferrera & Co., Inc. for work performed on sanitary sewer leads in
connection with the Five Mile Road Paving Project (total of invoices sub-
mitted by Rocco Ferrera in the amount of $3323.00 less damages chargeable
of $1378.21 = a net amount due of $1944.79), further, the Sewer Fund is tc
be debited in the amount of $1378.21 and the Water Fund to be credited by
a like amount; and the Council does hereby authorize the sum of $1944.79
to be transferred from the 9.8 Million Dollar General Obligation Street ana
Road Improvement Bond Issue to the Sewer Account in accordance with the
aforesaid recommendation, 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: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
LNAYS: None.
By Councilman. Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#511-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated April 16, 1970, approved by the Director of. Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached final construc-
tion estimate for the period ending March 4, 1970, the Council does hereby
authorize Final Payment in the amount of $4871.83 to Macomb Concrete
Corporation, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a
contract dated April 16, 1969, in the amount of $540,306.00 in connection
with the improvement of Newburgh Road from Plymouth to Schoolcraft, it
appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under the said
contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifi-
cations, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit, waivers of lien
and guaranty have been filed, provided, however, that the sum of $1000.00
cash shall be retained from the aforesaid sum of $4871.83 by the City Clerk
pending completion of certain miscellaneous minor work that is to be
performed as soon as weather permits, and thereafter upon completion the
City Clerk is authorized to release the said $1000.00 upon receipt of a
certification from the City Engineer that such work has been completed,
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#512-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated May 26, 1970, which transmits its resolution
#44-70, with respect to Project Loan Notes for Project MICH-55-1, the
Council does hereby determine to table this matter to the study session
to be conducted on June 10, 1970; and further, the President and the
Director-Secretary of the Livonia Housing Commission are requested to be
present at the same.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#513-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 6, 1970, which transmits its resolution
#4-39-70 adopted by the Commission on April 14, 1970 with regard to a
request from Vic Tanny Detroit, Inc. with respect to Petition 70-3-8-3,
wherein it is recommended that plans for a Vic Tanny Health Studio
proposed to be operated in an existing structure located on the north side
of Seven Mile Road, east of Middlebelt Road, in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 1
be approved, the Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion and the said Petition 70-3-8-3 is hereby approved, subject to the
same condition as that set forth in the aforesaid recommendation.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#514-70 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 (A.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 Wednesday, August 5,
1970 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. 70-2-1-6 submitted by Louis Stanford
for a change of zoning of property located north of
Plymouth Road, west of Farmington Road in the
S. E. 1/4 of Section 28 from R-6 to M-1, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution #3-23-70
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
70-2-1-6 be approved;
2. Petition No. 67-4-1-10 submitted by Sidney Spitz
for a change of zoning of property located on the
northwest corner of Stark Road and Plymouth Road
in Section 28 from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution #4-38-70
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
67-4-1-10 be denied;
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further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a
L statement indicating the location of the proposed change 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 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.
Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION
3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 69-9-1-29 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM M-1 TO C-2.
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
Lmeeting of the Council.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE " CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION
3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 69-9-1-28 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFA TO C-2.
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.
CouncilmaatMilligan. gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION
69-10-1-36 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 to R-9.
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
L 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 Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#515-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated May 21, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #1046-67 in connection with a proposed amendment to the
City's Dog Ordinance and the issuance of kennel licenses in this regard,
the Council does hereby refer the matter back to the Department of Law for
the purpose of updating the said ordinance and for possible inclusion of
certain suggestions submitted by Messrs. Greenstein, Sigg and Burmeister.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#516-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated May 21, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #998-68 in connection with a proposed amendment to the
City's Building Code Ordinance, the Council does hereby refer the same
back to the Department of Law for revision, placing the same in Code form,
Las well as making the following changes:
(a) In Section 113.6 delete requirement relating to trees.
(b) In Section 115.6 revise so as to delete inspection
requirement by Engineering Division and insert in
lieu thereof requirement that certificate be submitted
and approved by Engineering Division; also delete
four (4) inch topsoil requirement; also delete last
paragraph on page 3.of proposal and first paragraph on
page 4.
(c) Eliminate Section 9 - Fee Requirement.
further, the Council does hereby determine that no change is required in
the Zoning Ordinance with respect to this matter at this time.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS : Milligan and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
L it was
Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted,
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#517-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated May 21, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #1044-68 with regard to the operation of City-owned
concessions, the Council does hereby determine that no action is required
with respect to this matter since the same is being presently considered
by the Committee of the Whole.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#518-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated May 21, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #1076-68 with regard to Petition 67-10-6-7 which would
purport to establish I-C District Zoning Regulations, the Council does
hereby refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission for updating,
possible revision and a new report and recommendation.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#519-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of tha Legislative Committee, dated May 21, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #1168-68 with regard to terms of office and residency
requirements for appointive positions, the Council does hereby determine
as follows :
(a) With respect to the four year term proposal, the
Council does hereby determine that no action is
required since this matter is presently under
consideration by the Committee of the Whole, and
(b) With respect to the two year residency requirement
for appointees, the Council does hereby determine to
deny the proposal to change the same and to take no
further action.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#520-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated May 21, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #1042-69 with respect to Petition 69-5-6-12 which would
purport to establish the R-9 zoning classification, the Council does
hereby determine that in view of the adoption of Ordinance No. 774 no
further action is required.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#521-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Legislative Committee, dated May 21, 1970, submitted pursuant to
L Council Resolution #1334-69, with respect to the proposed site plan review
and approval amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, wherein the Committee
recommends the adoption of an approving resolution using alternate
proposals and modify the same so as to combine proposed Section .01 and
Section .02, and provide that site plans shall be "reviewed by the Planning
Commission and approved by the City Council," The Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to a study session to be conducted on
June 24, 1970; further, Mr. Stanley Telman, and, or, members of the Board
of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, as well as other persons who
might be interested with respect to this matter are invited to be present.
Councilman Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PARAGRAPH (n) OF
SECTION 9-116 (PLAT ORDINANCE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, INTRODUCED BY
COUNCILMAN VENTURA ON DECEMBER 8, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett and McCann.
LThe President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#522-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated May 21, 1970, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution #302-70, the Council does hereby determine that in view
of the adoption of Ordinance No. 804 no further action is required.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#523-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 17, 1970 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its resolution #4-37-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-1-1-1 submitted by
R. Gaberman for Marathon Oil Company for a change of zoning of property
located on the northwest corner of Five Mile Road and Merriman in the
S.E. 1/4 of Section 15, from RUF to C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 27, 1970 pursuant to
resolution #304-70, the Council does hereby table this matter until such
time as appraisals have been obtained with regard to the proposed
L acquisition of the property located at the southeast corner of Five Mile
Road and Farmington Road, or until such time as a negotiated price has
been arrived at with respect to the same.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Raymond.
NAYS : Milligan, McCann and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#524-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 3,
1970 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#3-20-70 in regard to Petition No. 70-2-2-4 as submitted by Green,
Ettenheimer, Farber, Binkow and Shell Oil Company requesting permission
to construct a gasoline service station as a waiver use on property zoned
C-2 and located on the northwest corner of Joy Road and Hix Road in
Section 31, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on May 27, 1970 pursuant to resolution #275-70, the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
said Petition No. 70-2-2-4 is hereby approved and granted, the Council
having determined as a matter of fact that the petitioner has complied
with the reeuirements of the C-2 zoning classification and the standards
set forth in Section 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#525-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that the
regular meetings for the months of July, 1970 and August, 1970 shall
be conducted on the following dates at 8:00 P. M. :
July 6, 1970;
July 20, 1970;
August 3, 1970;
August 17, 1970; and
August 31, 1970.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#526-70 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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#527-70 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 85 for the
proposed installation of sidewalks along both sides of Five Mile Road from
Inkster Road to Middlebelt Road in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing
thereafter having been held thereon on June 3, 1970 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 sidewalk improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment
District No. 85, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated March 18,
1970 in the amount of $31,408.39 are fair and equitable and
based upon benefits to be derived by construction of improve-
ments proposed in said. district, in accordance with the plan::
of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council;
2. Said Special Assessment Roll No. 85 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects,
3. The amount of said roll shall. be divided into five (5) equal.
annual installments with interest at the rate of six per cent
(6%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment
commencing from 60 days after December 1, 1970. In such
cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars
($10.00), the number of installments shall be reduced so
that each installment shall be above and. as near Ten Dollars
($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and
payable December 1, 1970, and subsequent installments on
December 1st of succeeding years;
4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the
City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required
by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance as
provided by said Section 2-519. Any property owner assessed
may, within sixty (60) days from December 1, 1970 pay the
whole or any part of the assessment without interest or
penalty;
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5. The first installment, shall be spread upon the 1970 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon
all unpaid installments from 60 days after December 1, 1970
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 expiration of the sixty (60)
day period as provided by Section 2-523, then there shall be
spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for
all unpaid installments,
6. The City Council having determined to pay the entire cost of
the City's share within the said district, the sum of $2000
is hereby authorized to be expended from the $9,800,000
General Obligation Street-Road Bond Issue to cover the City's
share of said project.
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopteo .
#528-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request State Representa-
tive Marvin R. Stempien to initiate legislation that would provide that
in those instances where a good showing has been made and necessity shown
with respect to the installation of traffic control signal devices on
State Trunkline Highways, a municipality on the filing of a proper petition
may require the State Highway Commission to approve the installation of
such devices.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, this 686th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly
adjourned at 11:35 P. M., June 8, 1970.
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