HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM OF THE WHOLE 1952-01-07 MINUTES 02 MEETING OF COMuIT EE
02 THE WHOLE HELD JANUARY 7, 1952
The above meeting was held at the City Hall and commenced at
approximately 8:10 P. M. The meeting was presided over by Harvey Jahn who
was designated as chairman by the President. Roll was called with the
following result : Present-- Harry S. Wolfe, Wilson W. Edgar, Raymond E.
Grimm, Nettie Carey, Harvey Jahn, William Taylor and John Whitehead. Absent--
None.
Mr. Ralph R. Calder, Architect, discussed with the City the floor
plans and space requirements, as prepared by him, for the new City Hall.
By Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously
aaopted as follows, it was :
RESOLVED, that the Committee of the Whole recommend to
the Council that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby accept
the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on the
plans for the new City Hall; that the floor plans and space
requirements as prepared by Ralph R. Calder, Architect,
and identified by the signature of the City Clerk and the
date of such recommendation, be and hereby are approved;
provided, however, that only the front section of the building
be built at the present time and such architect is hereby
directed to complete the plans and specifications for such
floor section; and, provided further, that the remainder
of the building be built at some future time, subject to
such revisions as may be made.
The Committee on major streets made a report on proceedings taken
under Act 51, P. A. of Michigan, 1951; and Herald Harrill, City Engineer, as
administrator appointed by the Council, explained the map of the major and local
streets as prepared by him and submitted to the State of Michigan.
By Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Carey and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was :
lbw :RESOLVED, that such report on the major and local street
system, as prepared pursuant to Act 51, P.A. of Michigan, 1951, be
and hereby is accepted and approved; that such report and the map
prepared in accordance therewith be submitted to the Council for
final action; and that the committee be commended for their work on
this project.
Councilman Jahn, Chairman of the Finance Committee consisting of
himself, Councilman Carey and Councilman Whitehead, mane a report recommending
investment of $300,000.00 of city funds in short term government bonds to be
purchased from First National Bank of Plymouth.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman olfe and unanimously
adopted as follows, it was :
RESOLVED that, pursuant to recommendation of the
Finance Committee, the Committee of the Whole recommends to the
Council that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Lhe Council does hereby accept
the report of the Finance Committee and, pursuant thereto,
does hereby direct the City Treasurer to purchase in the
name of the City of Livonia, from General Funds of
the City now on aep osit at the First I ati onal Bank of
Plymouth, the following United States Government short term
bonds :
$100,000.00 at a three months maturity,
$100,000.00 at a six months maturity, and
$100,000.00 at a one year maturity;
that such bonds be purchased from First National Bank of
tor Plymouth, and the City Treasurer do all things necessary
to the complete performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Grimm, seconded by Councilman Whitehead and unanimously
passed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P. M., January 7, 1952.
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk
Attested:
Harvey Jahn, Chairman