HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1970-05-25 11312
LMINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 25, 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 8:05 P. M.. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Jerry
Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann and Robert D.
Bennett. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor,
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert Osborn, Direc-
tor of Public Works, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-Fire; Gene
Ehrstin, Director of Public Safety-Police, Robert Turner, Police Chief; Calvin
Roberts, Fire Chief; Harry Bridges, Personal Property Auditor; Ed Siemert, Assistant
law
City Engineer; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Dan Andrew,
Industrial Coordinator; Carl Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division; Don Hull
City Planner; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr. , Chief Accountant; Dan. Wilcox, Livonia Police
Officers Association; William LaPine, Zoning Board of Appeals; and. H. Dow Tunis, Jr, ,
of the City Planning Commission.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#395-70 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 684th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held on May 11, 1970, are hereby adopted.
The communication from the Mayor, dated May 20, 1970, transmitting
letailed reports prepared by Councilman Edward G. Milligan and City Attorney Harry
C. Tatigian on their recent trip to Washington, D. C.,, was received and filed for
L. the information of the Council.
The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted.
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#396-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 18, 1970, with respect to the designation of delegates to the
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, the Council does hereby
designate Edward H. McNamara, Mayor, as the City's delegate to SEMCOG
and Jerry Raymond, Councilman, as the City's alternate delegate; further,
the Council does hereby rescind Council. Resolution #2398-69, adopted on
December 15, 1969.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#397-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 20,
1970 from the Mayor, with respect to the establishment of an automobile
and expense allowance for the Director of Public Safety-Police and the
Director of Public Safety-Fire, the Council does hereby establish an
automobile and expense allowance with respect to each position in the
amount of $200 per month, this action to commence and become effective
May 1, 1970; further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of
$1110.00 from Account 304-704 to Account 304-861, and $1110.00 from Account
336-704 to 336-861.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
L... NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#398-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 20, 1970, relative to proposed acquisition of that property
owned by Frank and Elsie O'Neill, located at 15200 Westmore, the Council
does hereby authorize and direct the Department of Law to retain an expert
appraiser for the purpose of determining the fair market value of same;
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to pay the said
appraiser, upon notification by the Department of Law that the said
appraisal has been received; further, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of $100 from the Unallocated Appropriations Account for this
purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized 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: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
L1. #399-70 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia, by a three-
fifths (3/5) vote of the members of said Council, and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 21 of Act 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909
as amended, does hereby propose that the Livonia City Charter be amended
by changing Section 5 of Chapter III, which changed section shall read as
follows :
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Chapter III, Section 5. Election Commission. An Election
Commission is hereby created, consisting of the Clerk, the
Mayor, and a member of the City Council or such other person
as the Council may appoint. The Clerk shall be chairman of
such Election Commission. The Election Commission shall
have charge of all activities and duties required of it by State
Law and this Charter relating to the conduct of elections in
the City. The compensation of election personnel shall be
determined in advance by the Election Commission. In any
case where election procedure is in doubt, the Election
Commission shall prescribe the procedure to be followed.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the provisions of the existing section of the
Charter of the City of Livonia which is altered, abrogated or affected by
this proposal, if adopted, now reads as follows :
Chapter III, Section 5. Election Commission. An Election
Commission is hereby created, consisting of the Clerk, the
Mayor, and the City Attorney. The Clerk shall be chairman
of such Election Commission. The Election Commission shall
have charge of allactivities and duties required of it by State
Law and this Charter relating to the conduct of elections in the
City. The compensation of election personnel shall be determined
in advance by the Election Commission. In any case where
election procedure is in doubt, the Election Commission shall
prescribe the procedure to be followed.
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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the purpose of the proposed amendment shall
be designated on the ballot as follows :
Amendment to Section 5 of Chapter III of the Charter of the
City of Livonia which would provide that the Election Commission
shall consist of the Clerk, the Mayor, and a member of the City
Council or such other person as the Council may appoint.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a
copy of the proposed amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan
for his approval and transmit a copy of the foregoing statement of purpose
of such proposed amendment to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan
for his approval as provided by law.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed Charter amendment shall be and
the same is ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City
at the Special City Election to be held on August 4, 1970, and the City
Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of election and notice of registra-
tion therefor in the manner prescribed by law and to do all things and to
provide all supplies necessary to submit such proposed Charter amendment
to the vote of the electors as required by law.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be submitted
to the electors in the following form, to-wit:
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Imo Are you in favor of amending the City Charter so as to provide
that the Election Commission shall consist of the Clerk, the
Mayor, and a member of the City Council or such other person
as the Council may appoint?
YES C�
NO n
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be published
in full, together with the existing Charter provisions altered, abrogated
or affected thereby, at least once in the official newspaper of the City
of Livonia at least ten days prior to said Special City Election to be
held on August 4, 1970.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and
directed to post within the machine booths and in the polling places in
which said election is conducted, a verbatim statement of said proposed
amendment and to post and publish such other notices or copies of the
proposed amendment pertaining to the submission of said amendment in said
election as may be required by law and to do and perform all necessary
acts in connection with such election as may be required by law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#400-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 4,
1970 from the Mayor, the Council takes this means to indicate its agree-
ment in principle, that the City retain a professional labor negotiator
on future employee contracts; further, the Council requests the Mayor to
negotiate with and submit a proposed contract for the same, on an
individual job basis, at a rate not to exceed $35.00 per hour, to the
Council for approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted.
#401-70 WHEREAS, the year 1970 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding
of the Jaycee organization in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Jaycees, this year, in competition with other
Jaycee Chapters, have distinguished themselves by winning eight first
place awards and two third place awards; and
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WHEREAS, the Livonia Jaycees have culminated their efforts by
winning the GIESSENBIER Memorial Award, for being judged the most outstand-
ing chapter in Michigan in their division; and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Jaycees have through the years made outstand-
ing civic contributions to our community and have been in the forefront in
promoting the City of Livonia;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of all the citizens
of Livonia, the Mayor and City Council join together in commending the
Livonia Jaycees for their service to their community and extend heartiest
congratulations for the distinguished awards which their peers have
bestowed upon them.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#402-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize the assignment to
and use by the Office of Mayor of one motor vehicle, which vehicle is
presently available and unassigned; further, the Council does hereby
authorize the transfer of the sum of $666.00 from Account #451-947 to
Account #173-947 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, Brown and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#403-70 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia, by a three-
fifths (3/5) vote of the members of said Council, and pursuant to the pro-
visions of Section 21 of Act 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909,
as amended, does hereby propose that the Livonia City Charter be amended
by changing Section 4 of Chapter V, which changed section shall_ read as
follows .
Chapter V, Section 4. Compensation. The compensation of the
Mayor for each term of office shall be that sum per annum which
is equal to the amount established in the Compensation Plan for
the highest paid employee in the classified service at a time
sixty-five (65) days preceding each primary election. The com-
pensation of the City Treasurer shall be Six Thousand, Six Hundred
Dollars ($6,600.00) per annum, and that of the City Clerk shall be
that sum per annum which is equal to two-thirds (2/3) of that
amount which is established for the office of the Mayor. Except
as otherwise provided by law or this Charter, the salary and com-
pensation of every other administrative officer shall be fixed by
the Council. Such salaries shall be payable monthly, and, except
as otherwise provided in this Charter, shall constitute the only
salary or remuneration which may be paid for service.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the provisions of the existing section of
the Charter of the City of Livonia which is altered, abrogated or affected
by this proposal, if adopted, now read as follows .
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Chapter V, Section 4. Compensation. The compensation of the
Mayor for each term of office shall be that sum per annum which
is equal to the amount established in the Compensation Plan for
the highest paid employee in the classified service at a time
sixty-five (65) days preceding each primary election. The com-
pensation of the City Treasurer shall be Six Thousand, Six
Hundred Dollars ($6,600.00) per annum, and that of the City
Clerk shall be Seven Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($7,200.00)
per annum. Except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter,
the salary and compensation of every other administrative officer
shall be fixed by the Council. Such salaries shall be payable
monthly, and, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, shall
constitute the only salary or remuneration which may be paid for
services.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the purpose of the proposed amendment shall
be designated on the ballot as follows :
City Charter amendment which would provide that the
compensation of the City Clerk for each term of office
shall be that sum per annum which is equal to two-thirds
(2/3) of that amount established for the office of the Mayor.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a
copy of the proposed amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan
for his approval and transmit a copy of the foregoing statement of purposes
• of such proposed amendment to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan
for his approval as provided by law.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed Charter amendment shall be and
the same is ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors of tie City
at the Special City Election to be held on August 4, 1970, and the City
Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of election and notice of
registration therefor in the manner prescribed by law and to do all thing:-.
and to provide all supplies necessary to submit such proposed Charter
amendment to the vote of the electors as required by law.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be submitted
to the electors in the following form, to-wit:
Are you in favor of amending the City Charter so
as to provide that the compensation of the City
Clerk for each term of office shall be that sum
per annum which is equal to two-thirds (2/3) of
that amount which is established for the office of
the Mayor?
YES /7
NO __
Lor
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be published
in full, together with the existing Charter provisions altered, abrogated
or affected thereby, at least once in the official newspaper of the City oc
Livonia at least ten days prior to said Special City Election to be held
on August 4, 1970.
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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered
and directed to post within the machine booths and in the polling places
in which said election is conducted a verbatim statement of said proposed
amendment and to post and publish such other notices or copies of the
proposed amendment pertaining to the submission of said amendment in said
election as may be required by law and to do and perform all necessary
acts in connection with such election asxm.y be required by law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#404-70 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia, by a three-
fifths (3/5) vote of the members of said Council, and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 21 of Act 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909,
as amended, does hereby propose that the Livonia City Charter be amended
by changing Section 4 of Chapter V, which changed section shallread as
follows :
Chapter V, Section 4. Compensation. The compensation of the
it Mayor for each term of office shall be that sum per annum which
is equal to the amount established in the Compensation Plan for
the highest paid employee in the classified service at a time
sixty-five (65) days preceding each primary election. The com-
pensation of the City Treasurer for each term of office shall be
that sum per annum which is equal to one-half (1/2) of that amount
which is established for the office of the Mayor, and that of the
City Clerk shall be Seven Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars($7,200.00)
per annum. Except as otherwise provided by law or. this Charter,
the salary and compensation of every other administrative officer
shall be fixed by the Council. Such salaries shall be payable
monthly, and, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, shall
constitute the only salary or remuneration which may be paid for
services.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the provisions of the existing section of
the Charter of the City of Livonia which is altered, abrogated or affected
by this proposal, if adopted, now read as follows :
Chapter V, Section 4. Compensation. The compensation of. the
Mayor for each term of office shall be that sum per annum which
is equal to the amount established in the Compensation Plan for
the highest paid employee in the classified service at a time
sixty-five (65) days preceding each primary election. The com-
pensation of the City Treasurer shall be Six Thousand, Six
Hundred Dollars ($6,600.00) per annum, and that of the City
Clerk shall be Seven Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($7,200.00)
per annum. Except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter,
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the salary and compensation of every other administrative officer
shall be fixed by the Council. Such salaries shall be payable
monthly, and, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, shall
constitute the only salary or remuneration which may be paid for
services.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the purpose of the proposed amendment shall
be designated on the ballot as follows:
City Charter amendment which would provide that the
compensation of the City Treasurer for each term of
office shall be that sum per annum which i equal to
one-half (1/2) of that amount established for the office
of the Mayor.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a
copy of the proposed amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan for
his approval and transmit a copy of the foregoing statement of purpose of
such proposed amendment to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan
for his approval as provided by law.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed Charter amendment shall be and
the same is ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City
at the Special City election to be held on August 4, 1970, and the City 1
Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of election and notice of registra-
tion therefor in the manner prescribed by law and to do all things and to
provide all supplies necessary to submit such proposed Charter amendment
to the vote of the electors as required by law.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be submitted to
the electors in the following form, to-wit:
Are you in favor of amending the City Charter so
as to provide that the compensation of the City
Treasurer for each term of office shall be that
sum per annum which is equal to one-half (1/2) of
that amount which is established for the office of
the Mayor?
YES C3
NO Ejr
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be published
in full, together with the existing Charter provisions altered, abrogated
or affected thereby, at least once in the official newspaper of the City
of Livonia at least ten days prior to said Special City election to be
held on August 4, 1970.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered
and directed to post within the machine booths and in the polling places
in which said election is conducted a verbatim statement of said proposed
amendment and to post and publish such other notices or copies of the pro-
posed amendment pertaining to the submission of said amendment in said
election as may be required by law and to do and perform all necessary
acts in connection with such election as may be required by law.
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A roll call rote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS : Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
##405-70 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia, by a three-
fifths (3/5) vote of the members of said Council, and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 21 of Act 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of
1909, as amended, does hereby propose that the Livonia City Charter be
amended by changing Section 5 of Chapter IV, which changed section shall
read as follows:
Chapter IV, Section 5. Compensation. Each member of the
Council elected or appointed to that office at any time prior
to the April 3, 1972 election shall receive an annual salary of
Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) for his services as Council-
man. Each member of the Council elected to office at the
April 3, 1972 election or elected or appointed to that office
between April 11, 1972 and April 1, 1974 shall receive an
lbw annual salary of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) for any
period prior to and including April 8, 1974, and then an annual
salary for each term of office which is equal to one-quarter
(1/4) of that amount which is established at the commencement
of such term for the office of the Mayor commencing on April 9,
1974. Each member of the Council elected to office on April 1,
1974 or elected or appointed to that office at any date thereafter
shall receive an annual salary for each term of office which is
equal to one-quarter (1/4) of that amount which is established
at the commencement of such term for the office of the Mayor.
Salaries as authorized herein shall be payable monthly.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the provisions of the existing section of
the Charter of the City of Livonia which is altered, abrogated or affected
by this proposal, if adopted, now read as follows :
Chapter IV, Section 5. Compensation. Each member of the
Council elected or appointed to that office at any time prior
to the April 2, 1956 election shall receive an annual salary of
Six Hundred Sixty Dollars ($660.00) for his services as Council-
man. Each member of the Council elected to office at the April 2,
1956 election or elected or appointed to that office between
April 10, 1956 and April 7, 1958 shall receive an annual salary
of Six Hundred Sixty Dollars ($660.00) for any period prior to
and including April 14, 1958, and then an annual salary of
Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) commencing on April 15, 1958.
Each member of the Council elected to office on April 7, 1958 or
elected or appointed to that office at any date thereafter shall
receive an annual salary of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00).
Salaries as authorized herein shall be payable monthly.
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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the purpose of the proposed amendment shall
be designated on the ballot as follows :
City Charter amendment which would provide that com-
mencing on or after April 9, 1974 members of the City
Council shall receive an annual salary for each term of
office which is equal to one-quarter (1/4) of that amount
which is established at the commencement of such term
for the office of the Mayor.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a
copy of the proposed amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan
for his approval and transmit a copy of the foregoing statement c'' purpose
of such proposed amendment to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan
for his approval as provided by law,
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed Charter amendment shall be and,
the same is ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City
at the Special City election to be held on August 4, 1970, and the City
Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of election and notice of registra-
tion therefor in the manner prescribed by law and to do all things and to
provide all supplies necessary to submit such proposed Charter amendment
to the vote of the electors as required by law.
imw RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be submitted to
the electors in the following form, to-wit:
Are you in favor of amending the City Charter so
as to provide that commencing on or after April 9,
1974 members of the City Council shall receive an
annual salary for each term of office which is
equal to one-quarter (1/4) of that amount which is
established at the commencement of such term
for the office of the Mayor?
YES CY
NO
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be published
in full, together with the existing Charter provisions altered, abrogated
or affected thereby, at least once in the official newspaper of the City
of Livonia at least ten days prior to said Special City election to be heli
on August 4, 1970.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and
directed to post within the machine booths and in the polling places in
which said election is conducted a verbatim statement of said proposed
amendment and to post and publish such other notices or copies of the pro-
posed amendment pertaining to the submission of said amendment in said
election as may be required by law and to do and pe form all necessary ac s
in connection with such election as may be required by law.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SE TION 2-1006
OF ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 10 (Department
of Public Works) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA.
A roll csl3 vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES : McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
L. effective on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#406-70 WHEREAS, property described as :
That part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 36, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
described as beginning at a point distant N. 89° 41' W.
along the south section line 1627.61 feet and N. 0° 04' 40"
E. 1335.0 feet from the S. E. corner of Section 36 and
proceeding thence N. 89° 41' W. 167.50 feet; thence N.
0° 04' 40" E. 150.0 feet; thence S. 89° 41' E. 167.50 feet;
thence S. 0° 04' 40" W. 150.0 feet to the point of
beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 361 120-121-122)
Park Site Designation CC-142
Henry Milewski and Viola Milewski, his wife - owners
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
Lreal 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
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2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $71.72 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.
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;
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: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#407-70 WHEREAS, property described as :
im.
That part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
being the E. 340 feet of the S. 10.0 acres of the N. 15.0
acres of the S. 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4 of the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 20. (2.58 acres - portion of Taxation Parcel 20K2)
Park Site Designation "U-78"
Dewey Cobb and Ida Cobb, his wife, owners.
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 $10,500.00,
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 $10,500.00; and
2. The City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $227.20 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 $85.00 to cover the
cost of the title insurance on the subject property; and
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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 Dept. 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 full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS . None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan., it was
#408-70 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia enter into an agreement
with the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne,
Michigan, relative to the acquisition of right-of-way on Five Mile Road
from Farmington Road westerly to Levan Road in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, a copy of said agreement is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and
the same are hereby authorized to execute the foregoing agreement for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia.
Aoll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#409-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 1, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to
Invoice #19938, dated March 18, 1970, the Council does hereby authorize
Final Payment in the amount of $49,458.65 to the Board of Wayne County
Road Commissioners, subject to final audit of the City Clerk, which sum
includes the full and complete balance due on an agreement dated
August 15, 1968, as amended on October 24, 1968, and on an agreement dated
March 13, 1969, in connection with the widening of Merriman Road from a
point approximately 500 feet south of Plymouth Road to a point north of
Schoolcraft Road, and also with respect to the construction of an
acceleration - deceleration lane from Plymouth to the C & 0 Railroad, it
appearing from the aforesaid report that all of the work under said agree-
ments has been completed in accordance with the City's standards and
specifications; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#410-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 1, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to t11
enclosure of the Hawkins Drain where the same crosses Merriman Road
approximately 1200 feet north of the C & 0 Railroad, such drain crossing
hereinafter referred to as the Livonia Drain #19 Extension, the Council
does hereby request that the Livonia Drainage Board #19 Extension he
requested to include the sum of $23,678.53 in its overall financing as
a Chapter 20 Drain Project, and that upon sale of Chapter 20 Bonds in this.
regard that the proceeds from such sale in the amount of $23,678.53 be
reimbursed to the City of Livonia and particularly to the 9.8 Million
Dollar General Obligation Street and Road Bond Issue from which an advan2e
in the aforesaid amount was previously made for the purposes mentioned;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of
this resolution to the Office of the Wayne County Drain Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result,
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AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#41.170 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 1, 1970 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
encasement of the Buckeye Pipe Line where the same traverses two entrance
drives into the Allied Supermarket Complex located on Merriman Road, the
Council does hereby request that Allied Supermarkets, Inc. reimburse to
the City of Livonia the sum of $10,549.97, which represents the cost
involved in providing the encasement referred to herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#412-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated April 21, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to modifying the
existing pavement so as to improve the traffic situation at both the north-
west corner and the southeast corner of the intersection of Five Mile Road
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and Farmington Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Mayor and City Engineer for submission of a report relative to the possibil-
ity of acquiring the land involved, including an estimate of the costs
over and above that which would be involved in proceeding with the origins'
plans previously approved for this intersection.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#47.3-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Chief Accoun•,
ant to submit a detailed report relative to the present status of the
9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#414-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 1, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the improvement of
Newburgh Road from Five Mile Road to Six Mile Road from its present width
errr,, to a total width of four lanes, the Council does hereby refer this matter
back to the City Engineer for the preparation of an additional report to
be made available at the study session of the Council to be conducted on
June 10, 1970, which report would set forth the feasibility and costs
involved in providing a five lane improvement, as well as indicating the
ramifications involved in providing these improvements in conjunction with
additional storm drains for this area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#415-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 4, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to providing impro,,e-
ment on Newburgh Road from Plymouth to Schoolcraft Roads, the Council does
hereby refer the same back to the City Engineer for the submission or an
additional report to be made available for consideration by the Council
at its study session to be conducted on June 10, 1970 relative to the
feasibility and the costs involved in providing such improvement on the
basis of five lanes of pavement.
P. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#416-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Board
of Wayne County Road Commissioners, dated April 30, 1970, which transmits
an Agreement No. 70 0259 for the construction of the TOPICS (Traffic
Operations Program to Increase Capacity and Safety) project at the inter-
section of Middlebelt Road and Joy Road, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the aforesaid agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, in behalf of the City of
Livonia with the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, the City of
Westland and the Michigan State Highway Commission; further, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum not to exceed $17,250.00 froom
the Unallocated Appropriations Account to Account #993, Highways and
Streets, which sum represents the City of Livonia's cost of participation
in the said project; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized 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: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#41.-70 RESOLVED, that in view of the action taken in Council Resolution
#416-70, which authorizes the City of Livonia's participation in the
TOPICS project for the improvement of the intersection of Middlebelt
Road and Joy Road, the Council does hereby request that the City Planning
Commission prepare and submit an off-street Parking Study for this area
which would take into account the improvement of the aforesaid TOPICS
project in the manner authorized.
A roll Pall vote was taken in the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
dopted, it was
#418-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Mayor,
Director of Public Works and the City Engineerithe matter of implementing
a program to finance the construction of streets, roads and sidewalks
by the issuance of bonds in anticipation of increased Motor Vehicle Highway
funds that the City has, and will receive in the future, in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Act 175, Public Acts of 1952, as amended.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#41970 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 18, 1968 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth
its resolution #5-59-68 in regard to Petition 68-4-1-12 submitted by
Schostak Brothers and Company, Inc. for a change of zoning of property
located north of Seven Mile Road, west of Farmington Road, in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to ML, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on October 7, 1968 pursuant to
Council Resolution #899-68, the Council does hereby reject the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 68-4-1-12 is hereby
denied for the following reasons :
1. that the requested ML zoning would do harm in the future
development of the area,
2. the requested ML zoning would be harmful to the abutting
property owners.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#420-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 3, 1970, which sets forth its resolution
#2-13-70 in regard to Petition 69-11-1-41 submitted by the Planning
Commission pursuant to Council Resolution #991-69, for a change of zoning
on property located on the N.E. corner of Lyndon Avenue and Farmington
Road in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 22 from RUF to R-3 and P.S., and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on
April 29, 1970 pursuant to Council Resolution #194-70, the Council does
hereby refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission for the
purpose of initiating a new petition pursuant to action taken by the
Council on its own motion, in accordance with Paragraph (a) of Section
23.01 of Ordinance #543, as amended, and to thereafter submit a report
and recommendation to Council relative to rezoning the subject property
from RUF to P.S. zoning classification, or such other alternate classifi-
cation as may be suitable.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#421-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 9, 1970, which transmits its resolution
#3-32-70 wherein it is recommended that Country Homes Estates Subdivision
#4 be split into two separate and distinct subdivisions with Lots 437
through 460 being designated as the Nottingham Woods West #1 Subdivision,
which shall include all of the private park lands within the previous
plat, and that Lots 461 through 493 be designated as Nottingham Woods
West #2 Subdivision, the Council does hereby approve and concur in the
aforesaid action.
By Councianan McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#422-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated April 16, 1970, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and the attached final construction estimates dated March 13, 1970, the
Council does hereby authorize Final Payment to the A & P Construction
Company, Inc., 18614 Hillcrest, Livonia, Michigan 48152, in the following
amounts:
a. $7276.76 (estimate #W-2) with respect to water
main items; and
b. $2525.62 (estimate #8-2) with respect to sanitary
sewer items,
which sums include the full and complete balance due cn a contract dated
July 16, 1969 in connection with the Section 27 Industrial Development
Project for the construction of sanitary sewers and water mains, it
appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under the said
contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications and that the necessary contractor's affidavit and waivers
of lien have been filed; further, the Council does hereby request the
Wayne County Road Commission to pay the sum of $2525.62 from the surplus
revenues of the 1964 Sanitary Sewer. Bond Issue; 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: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#423-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 16,
1970, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the establishment of
improvement bonds for the Newburgh Lake Apartments in the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 31, the site plan for which was approved by the City Planning
Commission on December 9, 1969 by its resolution #12-188-69, and the
development plans for which have been approved by the Engineering Division,
the Council does hereby approve the development of this site on the
following conditions:
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(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with plans hereinbefore submitted to and approved by the Engineer-
ing Division within a period of two (2) years from the date of
this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be supervised
and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improve-
ments shall not be considered as satisfactorily installed until
there is filed with the Council a certificate from the Department
of Public Works indicating satisfactory construction or installa-
tion of such improvements;
(3) That the developer file with the City Clerk, on such forms as
may be approved by the City Attorney, the following bonds: A
General Improvement Bond in the amount of $10,900.00, of which at
least $1,000.00 shall be in cash; and a Sidewalk Bond in the
amount of $1,950.00, of which $975.00 shall be in cash; the
detailed breakdown for which shall be as follows :
A. General Improvement Bond (All improvements with the exception
sidewalks)
Water Mains $ 4,470.00
Sanitary Sewers 4,150.00
Paving (Ann Arbor Trail widening) 1,330.00
Estimated Construction Costs 9,950.00
Construction Contingencies 950.00
TOTAL $10,900.00
B. Sidewalk Improvements
Sidewalks $ y,780.00
Construction Contingencies 170.00
TOTAL $ 1,950.00
C. Cash Payments to the City
Trees (Ann Arbor Trail Public right-of-way 189.00
Street Signs N.A.
Traffic Control Signs 75.00
Plan review, field inspection & Administration
(5% before contingencies) 586.50
Monuments N.A.
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built plans
of all improvements installed in the apartment site on cloth
reproducible material.
(5) That the distribution lines for telephone and electric service
are to be placed underground, and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the site.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
0331.
The communication dated May 1, 1970 from the Department of Law relative
to "Federally Funded Out-Patient Clinic in Drug Abuse Cases", CR-169-70), was receiN-
ed and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#424-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 21,
1970 from the Department of Law, to which is attached a communication
dated April 17, 1970 from Harry S. Wolfe, Realtor, wherein an offer is
made to sell property situated at 33107 Five Mile Road, commonly referred
to as the McCabe property, the legal description of which is as follows:
That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, described
as : Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section
22, South 88 degrees 29 minutes East 504.0 feet from the
Northwest corner of Section 22, and proceeding thence
South 1 degree 25 minutes West 405.78 feet; thence South
88 degrees 29 minutes East 126.0 feet; thence North 1
degree 25 minutes East 405.78 feet to the North line of
Section 22; thence North 88 degrees 29 minutes West along
said line 126.0 feet to the point of beginning, except the
North 60 feet thereof, now used for highway purposes.
the Council does hereby determine to authori ze the Department of Law to
acquire the aforesaid property for the price of $39,500.00 and does
further authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $514.71 for the
proration of the 1969 City, County and School taxes applicable to this
property; and the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the
aforesaid sums from the $9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street Improve-
ment Bond Issue for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated April 22, 1970 from the Department of Law, with
respect to "Voluntary Work Program Insurance", (CR-1050,69), was received and filed
for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#425-70 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, That the City of Livonia, a municipal
corporation of the State of Michigan, does hereby grant to the City of
Detroit Board of Water Commissioners, a municipal corporation of the State
of Michigan, hereinafter called the "Water Board", the right to construct,
operate and maintain a water transmission line and appurtenances in the
City of Livonia, as hereinafter set forth, and subject to the following
conditions :
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A water transmission line, 48-inch in diameter and appurtenances
in Joy Road, from the westerly limits of the City of Livonia to
Wayne Road; and
A water transmission line, 48-inch in diameter, and appurtenances
in Schoolcraft (Jeffries Freeway), from Inkster to Stark Road.
1, The Water Board shall arrange, through its contractors carrying on the
construction, to perform such construction and carry on the operations
in such manner as to keep to a minimum interference with the use of
the streets and roads in the City of Livonia.
2. The Water Board, through its contractors carrying on construction shall
restore all existing structures and/or improvements and ground surfaces
lying in the right-of-way of construction to a condition similar to
that existing at the time construction herein described is begun inso
far as is practical.
3. The Water Board shall save harmless the City of Livonia from any and
all liability, claims, suits, actions, or causes of action for
damages for injuries or otherwise by reason of the construction work
herein described, except those caused by the sole negligence of the
City of Livonia.
4, The Water Board will provide outlets for the First Party as specified
by the First Party's Engineer, namely a 30" diameter outlet at Stark
Road and. Schoolcraft Road, and a 16" diameter outlet at Newburgh
Road and Joy Road.
BE IT HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Clerk of the City
of Livonia be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an
Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Water Board incorporating
the terms set forth in this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
At 9:00 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Blue
Grass Farms Civic Association, dated April 7, 1970, wherein a request is
made for the City's General Fund to pay the cost involved in watering
islands, boulevards, etc. in the said subdivision, the Council does hereby
determine to amend Council Resolution #787-69, which previously revised
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L Council Resolution #28-68, so as to revise the City's policy to provide
that where a separate water tap is made available for the watering of
islands, boulevards, etc., that thereafter the City's General Fund will
absorb the cost involved in paying water bills incurred through the use
of such water taps.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura and Raymond.
NAYS: McCann, Bennett, Milligan and Nash.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#426-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Blue
Grass Farms Civic Association, dated April 7, 1970, wherein a request is
made for the City's General Fund to pay the cost involved in watering
islands, boulevards, etc. in the said subdivision, the Council does hereby
determine that there is no reason at this time to change the policy of the
City as established in Council Resolution #787-69 with respect to this
matter.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: Brown, Ventura and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#427-70 RESOLVED, that the matter of defraying the cost incurred in
watering islands, boulevards, etc. in subdivisions, as well as the cost
of water taps for the same, is hereby referred to the Capital Improvement
Committee for its report and recommendation.
The communication dated April 16, 1970 from Borman's, Inc. , relative to
the Shopping Center at Five Mile Road and Levan, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
L #428-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated April 21, 1970, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a pro rata
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reimbursement inthe total sum of 5237.27 with respect to certain right-
of-way obtained by the City of Livonia from the Green Ettenheimer Farber
Binkow Company relative to Newburgh Road and Five Mile Road, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $237.27 from the
9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road General Obligation Bond Issue 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: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#429-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Ronald L.
Nisun, 29500 Minton, Livonia, Michigan, dated April 20, 1970, with regard
to the payment of a car allowance to Mr. Nisun in the amount of $40.00
per month for the months of December, 1969, January, February, March
through April 13, 1970, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $177.33 from the Unallocated Appropriations
Account to Account #144-861 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: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#430-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission, dated May 5, 1970, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to an
increase in green fees at the Whispering Willows Municipal Golf Course,
the Council does hereby determine to approve the following fee structure
for the Livonia Municipal Golf Course:
A. Mondays thru Fridays
(R) $2.50 (9 holes) $3.50 (18 holes)
(NR) 2.75 (9 holes) 4.00 (18 holes)
B. Sat. Sun. Holidays
(R) $3.00 (9 holes) $4.50 (18 holes)
(NR) 3.25 (9 holes) 5.00 (18 holes)
C. Twilight Rates (after 5 P. M.)
Mondays thru Fridays
(R) $2.00 (9 holes)
(NR) 2.25 (9 holes)
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South, Range 9 East, Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Liber 61, Page 63 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid request 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 cR11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The petition from citizens in Castle Gardens Subdivision, dated April 20,
1970, with respect to air pollution in said subdivision, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#433-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Pauline 1i.
Petrie, 18203 Melvin, Livonia, Michigan, dated April 29, 1970, wherein a
request is submitted for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Melvin,
north of Curtis, and having considered the verbal report of the Assistant
City Engineer, in which the cost of the requested sanitary sewer
construction was estimated to be $18,000.00, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Water and Sewer Board for its consideration and recom-
mendation; further, the Council does hereby request the Board of Wayne
County Road Commission of the County of Wayne to approve the use of surplus
funds from the 1964 Sewer Bond Issue (#210) for the purpose of financing
the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction; further, the Council does hereby
request the Department of Public Works and the Budget Director to do all
things necessary to advertise and to take bids in accordance with the
provisions which are set forth in Chapter 2, Title 2 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County
Road Commission of the County of Wayne.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4434-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the St.
Genevieve Parish Council, dated April 12, 1970, wherein a request is made
for the improvement by blacktopping of Jamison Street where the same is
adjacent to the St. Genevieve Church, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the City Engineer for a report and recommendation.
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Note. 9-hole green fees will not be sold until after 1 P. M.
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
further, to the extent that this action does not revise, amend or affect
that portion of the schedule in Council Resolution #433-68, the same shat.].
remain in full force and effect; and the Council does hereby request the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the City Clerk and the City
Treasurer 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: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond; and unanimously
adopted, it was
#431-70 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Parks and
Recreation Commission to submit a report and recommendation relative to tii
feasibility of permitting young people to use the City's Municipal Golf
Course during certain hours at a reduced rate.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#432-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from Mr. Gerald E.
Siepierski, 7911 Merrick Street, Taylor, Michigan, dated March 16, 1970,
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 368 of Schenhite's Marquette
Manor Subdivision (Tax Item 25b368) would not be contrary to the spirit and
purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of
dividing of same into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall
read as follows:
PARCEL A
Lot 367 and the north 3.20 feet of Lot 368, including the
adjoining one-half of the vacated public alley at the rear
thereof, "Schanhite's Marquette Manor Subdivision," of
part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Livonia Township (now City
of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, according to the
plat thereof as recorded in Liber 61, Page 63 of Plats,
Wayne County Records.
and
PARCEL B
Lot 368, except the north 3.20 feet thereof, including the
adjoining one-half of the vacated public alley at the rear
thereof, "Schanhite's Marquette Manor Subdivision," of part
of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1
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The communication from the Department of Law, dated April 27, 1970, with
respect to Civil Action No. 34587, Donald Vandersloot vs Raymond Jonassen, Roy D.
Puckett and City of Livonia, was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#435-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 11,
1970 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Quid,
Claim Deed dated April 28, 1970, executed by Stark Land Company by its
president Phyllis L. Castle and its secretary Howard D. House, and by
Observer Newspapers, Inc. by its president Philip H. Power and its
secretary John R. Dykema, conveying:
The South Sixty (60) feet of a parcel described as :
All that Part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as: Beginning on the North and South 1/4
line of said Section 29, at a point distant S. 0° 35' 41"
W. 102.00 ft. from the N. 1/4 corner of said Section 29;
thence along the South line of Schoolcraft Road, 204 ft.
wide, S. 89° 25' 10" E. 1326.04 ft. ; thence S. 0°30'57"
W. 1298.00 ft.; thence S. 89° 53' 22" W. 1327.93 ft.,
thence along the North & South 1/4 line of said Section 29,
which is also the centerline of Levan Road, 66 ft. wide,
N. 0° 35' 41" E. 1314.00 ft. to the Point of beginning,
containing 39.78434 acres of land and subject to the
Right of Public over the W'ly 33 ft. thereof for Levan
Road.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid document and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
##436-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 11,
1970 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance certai:,
documents, said documents being more particularly described as :
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1. Grant of Easement dated April 2, 1970 executed by Ply-Van
Corporation, by its president L.S. Burton and its secretary-
treasurer Nathaniel Share, conveying: The East 10 feet of the North
10 feet of the South 145 feet of Lot 8, Plymouth-Levan Industrial
Subdivision as recorded in Liber 89, Page 19, part of the S. W.
1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan.
2. Grant of Easement dated April 2, 1970 executed by Ply-Van
Corporation by its president L.S. Burton and its secretary-
treasurer Nathaniel Share, conveying' The North 10 feet of the
South 145 feet of Lot 9, Plymouth-Levan Industrial Subdivision
as recorded in Liber 89, Page 19, part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section
29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
3. Grant of Easement dated December 3, 1969 executed by Ply-Van
Corporation by its president L. S. Burton and its secretary-
treasurer Nathaniel Share, conveying: The east 10.00' of the N.
281.00' of Lot 9, Plymouth-Levan Industrial Subdivision, part of
the S.W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 89, Page 19, Wayne
County Records. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 29c9)
4. Grant of Easement dated April 21, 1970 executed by Robert A.
Craggs and Betty J. Craggs, his wife, and Jack G. Craggs and Lois
A. Craggs, his wife, conveying: The South 12 feet and the East
12 feet of Lot 93, Folker's Farmington Acres, as recorded in Liber
61, Page 90, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a part
of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan.
5. Grant of Easement dated April 21, 1970 executed by Rudolf
Jostich, Jr. and Martha Jostich, his wife, conveying: The North
10 feet of Lot 67, Green Brier Estates Subdivision, being a sub.
of East 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel
10e67)
6. Grant of Easement dated April 17, 1970 executed by Segmented
Carbide Die Company, Inc. by its president John J. Sassak,
conveying: The South 6 feet of the following described parcel:
That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a
point distant S 89° 28' 10" E along the N. section line, 1013 ft.
and S. 0° 16' 03" W 472 ft. from the N. W. corner of Section 29
andproceeding thence S 0° 16' 03" W 284 ft. , thence S 89°28'10"
E 321.21 ft.; thence N 0° 35' 41" E 284 ft.; thence N 89° 28' 10" #
325.83 ft. to the point of beginning. (B. cf T. parcel 29K1a5)
11.339
7. Grant of Easement dated April 17, 1970 executed by Segmented
Carbide Die Company, Inc., by its president John J. Sassak,
conveying: The North 14 feet of the following described parcel.
That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a
point distant S 89° 28' 10" E along the N. section line, 1013 ft.
and S. 0° 16' 03" W 756 ft. from the N. W. corner of Section 29
and proceeding thence S. 0° 16' 03" W. 286 ft.; thence N 89° 28'
10" E 322.58 ft, thence N 0°35'41" E 286 ft.; thence N. 89°28'l0"
W 324.21 ft. to the point of beginning. (B. of T. parcel
29K1a6,K1a7)
8. Quit Claim Deed dated April 27, 1970 executed by The Taubman
Company, Inc. by its president Richard P. Kughn and its secretary
Lester. S. Smith, conveying the following as shown on Exhibit "A"
and Exhibit "B" attached to the deed:
Exhibit "A" - SEARS AVENUE
A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as: Beginning at a point on the Northerly line of Plymouth
Road (120' wide), said point being Due East along the South
line of Section 26, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., 1812.40' ; and N. 0° 14''
30" W., 60.0' from the Southwest corner of Section 26, T. 1
S. R. 9 E.;Thence N. 0° 14' 30" W., 940.0' , Thence 113.10'
along the arc of a curve to the right, said curve having a
radius of 477.25' , a central angle of 13° 34' 40" and whose
chord bears N. 6° 32' 50" E. 112.83' ; Thence 98.88' along
the arc of a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of
417.25', a central angle of 13° 34' 40" and whose chord
bears N. 6° 32' 50" E., 98.65' ; Thence N. 0° 14' 30" W.,
727.68' ; Thence 95.96' along the arc of a curve to the
right, said curve having a radius of 63.0', a central angle
of 87° 16' 14" and whose chord bears N. 43° 23' 37" E.,
86.94' ; Thence 207.87' along the arc of a curve to the
right, said curve having a radius of 73.0' , a central angle
of 163° 08' 54" and whose chord bears S. 18° 55' 32" E. ,
144.42' ; Thence 93.30' along the arc of a curve to the left,
said curve having a radius of 85.0' ; a central angle of 62°
53' 25", and whose chord bears S. 31° 12' 12" W., 88.69' ,
Thence S. 0° 14' 30" E., 578.13' , Thence 113.10' along
the arc of a curve to the right, said curve having a radius
of 477.25', a central angle of 13° 34' 40" and whose chord
bears S. 6° 32' 50" W., 112.83' ; Thence 98.88' along the
arc of a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of
417.25' , a central angle of 13° 34' 40" and whose chord
bears S. 6° 39' 50" W., 98.65' ; Thence S. 0° 14' 30" E.,
940.25' ; Thence due West along the North-line of Plymouth
Road 60.00' to the point of beginning.
Exhibit "B" - PARCEL "A"
A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
11340
described as: Beginning at a point, said point being Due
East along the South line of Section 26, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
1812.40' ; and N. 0° 14' 30" W., 1000.0' , and 113.10' along
the arc of a curve to the right, said curve having a radius
of 477.25', a central angle of 13° 34' 40" and whose chord
bears N. 6° 32' 50" E. 112.83' ; and 98.88' along the arc of
a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 417.25',
a central angle of 13° 34' 40" and whose chord bears N.
6° 32' 50" E., 98.65' ; and N. 0° 14' 30" W., 727.68' ; and
95.96' along the arc of a curve to the right, said curve
having a radius of 63.0', a central angle of 87° 16' 14" and
whose chord bears N. 43° 23' 37" E., 86,94' from the
southwest corner of Section 26, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,; Thence
from said point of beginning 207.87' along the arc of a curve
to the right, said curve having a radius of 73.0 ' , a
central angle of 163° 08' 54" and whose chord bears
S. 18° 55' 32" E., 144.42' ; Thence 93.30' along the
arc of a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 85.0' ;
a central angle of 62" 53' 25", and whose chord bears S. 31°
12' 12" w., 88.69' ; Thence N. 0° 14' 30" W., 212.47 to the point
of beginning.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid documents and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds,
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#437-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated May 6, 1970, approved by
the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to the bids received for Arts and Crafts for 1970, as set forth in a list
and tabulation sheet attached to the aforesaid communication and submitted
pursuant to Parks & Recreation Commission resolution #796-70, the Council
does hereby accept the bids as recommended in the aforesaid list for the
total sum of $2,161.31 for the items set forth in the amounts by the
bidders and for the total prices indicated, all of which having been in
fact the lowest bids received for such items.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations, dated April 28, 1970, approved by the
Director of Public Works, Budget Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Lawn Equipment
Corporation, P. 0. Box 520 W. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067.
for supplying the Parks Section of the Operations Division with one (1)
Yazoo, Model YR-60 Riding Mower at a unit price of $1670.00, less trade-in
of one (1) Ariens 32" Riding Mower, Mod. 3ML-60D-10309 (1966) DPW Veh.
#254, and one (1) 1964 Snapper 32" Riding Mower with sulky, Mod. 306W,
DPW Veh. #290 at $90.00 each, for a net price of $1490.00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#438-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, dated April 28, 1970, approved by the
Director of Public Works, Budget Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, with respect to the acceptance of a bid for supplying the Parkb
Section of the Operations Division with one (1) Yazoo, Model YR-60 Riding
Mower at a unit price of $1670.00, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the study session to be held June 10, 1970; further, the Depart-
ment of Public Works is requested to have the two riding mowers, which
are recommended to be traded in on the above memtioned riding mower,
available at that time for the Council to view.
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Milligan.
NAYS: McCann and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#439-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 28, 1970, approvedby the Director of Public Works and.
Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council doe:
hereby accept the bid of Ellis and Ford Manufacturing Company, Inc., P.O.
Box 308, Birmingham, Michigan 48012 for supplying the Operations Division
with Vitrified Clay Pipe in the following sizes and quantities and for
the following amounts :
1. 1000 lin. ft. of 6" x 4' Vitrified C-200 Clay Pipe
with premium joint @ .82 per foot = $ 820.00
2. 200 lin. ft. of 6" x 2' Vitrified C-200 Clay Pipe
L. with premium joint @ $1.21 per foot = 242.00
3. 600 lin. ft. of 6" x 2' Perforated Vitrified Pipe,
extra strength @ .60 per foot = 360.00
$ 1422.00
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#440-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, dated April 20, 1970, approved by
the Director of Public Works, Budget Director, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the low bids, as indicated by
asterisks on the Bid Tabulation attached to said communication, for supply-
ing the Operations Division with small tools and supplies for the period
of one (1) year from date of acceptance by Council, except that to the
extent this is not done for the reasons stated in the aforesaid communica-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#441-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendatiou
of the Library Commission, dated April 21, 1970, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the
acceptance of a bid for supplying the Library with Card Catalogs, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the study session to be conducted oil
June 10, 1970; and further, the Chief Librarian is hereby requested to be
present at said meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: McCann and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#442-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 16, 1970 from the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police,
approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Williams Gun Sight Company for
supplying the Police Division with 50 Carbines @ 46.00 each and 20 Shotguns
@ $71.32 each, for a total price of $3726.40, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received with respect to these items.
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#443-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, dated April 17, 1970, approved by
the Director of Public Works, Budget Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of R. G. Moeller
Company, 14415 Meyers Road, Detroit, Michigan 48227, for supplying the
Forestry Section of the Operations Division with one (1) new Wayne
Stumpking Trailer Mounted Stump Cutter at $5067.00 less $850.00 trade-in
allowance on a 1959 Vermeer Stump Cutter (DPW Veh. #271), for a net price
of $4217.00, 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#444-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, dated April 17, 1970, approved by the
Director of Public Works, Budget Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Steelcrete Company,
37411 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan 48024, for supplying chlorine
for the Botsford Park and Clements Circle Park Swimming Pools for the
1970 season at 34¢ per gallon, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received with respect to this item.
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#445-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief of the Fire Division, dated April 16, 1970, approved by the
Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Plymouth/Hubbs Electrical Contracting Company for
installing the emergency engine-driven generator unit at Fire Division
Headquarters for the price of $724.00, 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
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#446-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Fire Division, dated April 16, 1970, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Chief of the Fire Division and the Budget Director to do all
things necessary for the purpose of advertising and taking bids relative
to the purchase of various first aid equipment, such as tourniquets,
pressure bandages, etc. to be used for Rescue Squads, such action to be
taken in accordance with the provisions of the City's Financial Ordinance,
authorizing a sum not to exceed $700.00 from the 1967 Fire Department Site,
Buildings and Equipment General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#447-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, dated April 16, 1970, approved by the
Director of Public Works, Budget Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Gar Wood-Detroit
Truck Equipment Inc., 21083 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan, for supplying the
Forestry Section of the Operations Division with one (1) new current
model Gar Wood two (2) cubic yard dump box, Body Model GL and Hoist
Model D-206, at a price of $825.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#448-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations, dated April 28, 1970, approved by
the Director of Public Works, Budget Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of the Cottage
Gardens, Inc., Route #3, Lansing, Michigan 48910, for supplying the Opera-
tions Division with street trees for planting in the gall of 1972 and the
Spring of 1973, according to the species and prices as noted on the bid
tabulation set forth in said communication, 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, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4449-70 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated April 29, 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. Martins from Purlingbrook
East for a distance of approximately 1300 feet where it meets the paving
project installed by the developers of the Livonia Mall in 1964, 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 and specifications and recommendations have
been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of
April 30, 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 1, 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 sha 1 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 Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4450-70 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 installation of street lights along West Chicago in the neighborhood
of Hubbard and Fairfield, 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 pre-
pared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his L recom-
mendation 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,
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plans and specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by
the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 22, 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 1, 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 author-
ized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by
Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#451-70 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution #177-70 adopted on March 9, 1970, and in accordance with
Section 2-509 and Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the Office of the Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of April 29, 1970 an
assessment roll dated April 24, 1970 covering the installation of street
lights on Hubbard Road south of Plymouth Road, containing the special
assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special
assessment district heretofore established for the construction and
operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in
the said. resolution #177-70,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of Section 2-51]
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Wednesday, July 1,
1970 at 8:00 P. M. to review the said special assessment roll, at which
time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be
heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulat-
ed generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of July-1, 1970; the City Clerk is also
directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof
by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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L #452-70 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, July 15,
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. 70-2-1-3 submitted by Stephen C. Cooper
for Joseph Fernandez, for a change of zoning of property
located on the south side of Six Mile Road, west of Inkster
Road in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 13, from C-1 to C-2,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
#3-22-70 recommended to the City Council that Petition
No. 70-2-1-3 be approved as amended, to rezone Lot 152
only;
2. Petition No. 70-2-6-2 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Article XVIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance,
by adding Section 18.57, Control of Development in the
Vicinity of the Six Mile Road and Newburgh Road Inter-
section, the City Planning Commission having in its
L resolution #3-24-70 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 70-2-6-2 be approved;
furthbr, 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 nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance and 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.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#453-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget
Director, dated May 1, 1970, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the liquor liability insurance for Class "C" license at the
Whispering Willows Golf Course, the Council does hereby authorize renewal
of the subject insurance with the City's present agent, Gene Harris
Insurance Agency, for the period from June 3, 1970 to June 3, 1971.
/I roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#454-70 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated February 26,
1970 and May 15, 1970 from the Observer Newspapers, Inc., regarding the
designation of The Livonia Observer as the official newspaper of the City
of Livonia, the Council does hereby designate the Livonia Observer as the
Official Newspaper of the City of Livonia for the period from March 1,
1970 through February 28, 1971.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#455-70 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 Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#456-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning commission dated May 19, 1970, which transmits its resolution
#5-54-70 adopted by the Commission on May 12, 1970 with regard to Petition
#70-5-8-7 requesting site plan approval for a restaurant to be located on
the south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Maplewood in
Section 12, which petition has been submitted in connection with Petition
69-4-2-11 previously approved by the City Council, the Council does hereby,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 9.03 of Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition #70-5-8-7 is hereby approved, such approval to be made subject to
the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid action taken by the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura., Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
4457-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 21,
1970, received from Albert R. Sund, 30715 Seven Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, 48152, 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 199 of Beverly
Gardens Subdivision would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the
aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing of same
into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
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PARCEL A
The S. 30 ft. of Lot 199 and the N. 30 ft. of Lot 198;
also E. 1/2 adjacent vacated alley, Beverly Gardens
Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the N. W.
1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan.
and
PARCEL B
The N. 10 ft. of Lot 199; also Lot 200 and the S. 1/2
adjacent vacated alley; also E. 1/2 adjacent vacated alley,
Beverly Gardens Subdivision, being a subdivision of part
of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made
a part hereof by this reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#458-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated May 19, 1970, with regard to lots 225, 226 and 227 of Rosedale
Gardens Subdivision #1, the legal description of which is as follows :
Lots 225, 226, 227 - Rosedale Gardens No. 1 Sub. of Part
of N. 1/2 of N. E. 1/4 of Section 34, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
the Council does hereby authorize the acquisition of subject property
for a total consideration in the amount of $15,000 and which acquisition
shall be made on the basis of a ten year land contract with a down
payment of $1,500 at the time of closing which sum is hereby authorized to
be expended from the Unappropriated Surplus Account and which land contract
shall be amortized over ten years on a standard form agreement at a rate
of interest of 6%, payable annually; further, the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of not to exceed $206.40 for proration of. 1969
City, School and County Taxes from the date of closing; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute in behalf of the City of
Livonia the said land contract agreement; and the Mayor, the City Clerk and
the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary and
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#459-70 RESOLVED, that having considered at the Committee of the Whole
meeting conducted on May 19, 1970 the Revised 1970 Plymouth Road Parking
Study, submitted by the City Planning Commission, the Council takes this
means to indicate its agreement in principle with the objectives and
goals of the same; further, in order to implement the overall parking
development and beautification program set forth in the aforesaid parking
study on the south side of Plymouth Road between Hubbard Road and Merriman
Road, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City
Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all
property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels owned
by public authorities, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies,
the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to
be prepared plans and specifications thereof and an estimate of 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,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#460-70 WHEREAS, by resolution adopted October 20, 1965, the City Council
of the City of Livonia adopted Articles of Incorporation for. the Municipal.
Building Authority of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and necessary to amend said
Articles of Incorporation to broaden the purposes and powers of the
Authority to permit the same to acquire and construct parking lots, park-
ing structures, and recreational facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the attached Amendments to the
Articles of Incorporation of the Municipal Building Authority of Livonia
are hereby approved and adopted and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#461-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated April 13, 1970, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police, dated May 1,
1970, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the
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request from Ted Traynoff to drop Bill A. Novachis as partner in the
1969-70 SDM Licensed Business located at 33308 West Seven Mile 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: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann was excused at 10:35 P. M.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#462-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated May 18,
1970 from Keith S. Bauman, 14196 Arcola, Livonia, Michigan, and a public
hearing having been held for the purpose of determining the necessity of
installing ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in Bucking-
ham Village Subdivision and Buckingham Village Subdivision #2 in the S.E.
1/4 of Section 24, the Council does hereby determine that an Advisory
Election sball take place before proceeding with further special assessment
hearings in connection with this matter; therefore, the Council does hereby
authorize the holding of an Advisory Election by the property owners of
the proposed Buckingham Village Subdivision and Buckingham Village Subdivi -
sion #2 Street Lighting Assessment District and Keith S. Bauman, 14196
Arcola, Livonia, Michigan, and Charles W. Chandler, 14010 Cardwell, Livonia,
Michigan, are hereby appointed to serve as Co-Chairmen to the Advisory
Election Committee and are requested to proceed with such Advisory Election
in accordance with the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Council on
October 17, 1960, for the conducting of Advisory Elections; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to transmit to the aforementioned parties
sufficient copies of the said rules of procedure, and the Engineering
Division of the Department of Public Works is hereby requested to provide
the election committee with all data and material reasonably necessary to
inform the property owners within such district of the contemplated
improvement and its cost.
roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman McCann returned at 10:36 P. M.
The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted:
#463-70 RESOLVED, that having considered the request dated May 20, 1970
from Donald R. Golem, 9910 Cranston, Livonia, Michigan, submitted in behalf
of the residents of Cranston Avenue, the Council does hereby grant permis-
sion to such residents to conduct a picnic on Cranston Avenue, between
Elmira and Orangelawn, from 11:30 A.M. to 7:30 P. M. on Memorial Day,
May 30, 1970, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety-
Police.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#464-70 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michlga.a
Liquor Control Commission, dated March 19, 1970, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of the Livonia Division of Police, dated
May 1, 1970, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of
the request from Carl R. & Kathryn L. Wood & the Southland Corporation,
Co-Licensees, for a new SDM License to be located at 9001 Wayne Road,
Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commiss.Lon.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash..
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, this 685th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly
adjourned at 11:40 P. M., May 25, 1970.
ADDISON W. BACON, Ci Cle k.