HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1969-09-10 10791
1. MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED SIXTIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 10, 1969, 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 8:21 P. M.. Councilman Nash delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Edward H. McNamara, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Peter A. Ventura, Robert F. Nash and Robert E. McCann. Absent--Edward G.
Milligan and Jerry Raymond (Excused).
Elected and appointed officials present: Virginia G. Handzlik, Deputy
City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public
Works; William J. Strasser, City Engineer; Ed Siemert, Assistant City Engineer; Don
Hull, City Planner; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; James
I, Miller, Personnel Director, Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety, Dan Andrew,
Industrial Coordinator; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; Stanley Bien,
Chief Librarian; H. L. Bridges, Personal Property Auditor; Victor C. Phillips,
Budget Director, Marvin Moser, Planning Commission; Robert Bennett, Zoning Board of
Appeals; and John Stymelski, Traffic Commission.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopt-
ed, it was
#973-69 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 659th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held September 3, 1969, are hereby approved.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#974-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider
their action taken in Council Resolution #941-69, adopted on September 3,
1969, with respect to the purchase of a road grader for the Operations
Division.
to A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: Nash and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#975-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 7,
1969 from the Superintendent of Operations, Director of Public Works and
the Budget Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor relative to
the acceptance of a bid for supplying the Operations Division with one
road grader, and having determined to reconsider their action taken in
Council Resolution #941-69, adopted on September 3, 1969, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its considera-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted:
#976-69 WHEREAS, September 1, 1969 marks the Twenty-fifth Silver Jubilee
Celebration of the Roma Halls and the Seventieth Birthday of the Founder
and President Mrs. Lucia Paparelli, better known with both respect and
affection by her many friends, associates and employees as Mama, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is proud to have located within it
the Roma Hall of Livonia since the same is acknowledged to be an asset to
this community, and
WHEREAS, Mama Paparelli, some fifty years ago, came to this
country from her native Italy as an immigrant with no money or command of
the English language and has been instrumental in establishing and building
the Roma Hall Incorporated and Roma Catering Incorporated enterprises into
the thriving operation that it presently is, and
WHEREAS, Mama continues today in the Roma enterprises to help
further this worthwhile enterprise and thereby serve the needs of thousands
of people who every year use the facilities of the Roma Halls,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that having earned the admiration
and respect of the City Council, the Council believes that it is fitting
and proper to record at this time its best wishes and congratulations to
the Roma Halls and especially to Lucia Paparelli on this happy occasion,
and to wish Mama continued success in all of her endeavors.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#977-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated September 8, 1969, relative to the purchase of a concrete compression
tester for the Engineering Division, the Council having determined to
reject all bids in Council Resolution #943-69, adopted on September 3, 1969,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Regular
Meeting to be held September 24, 1969 for consideration.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#978-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated September 10, 1969 with regard to the need of obtaining
the services of the Tract Index Department of the Wayne County with respect
to certain title work relating to the proposed acquisition of rights-of-way
on Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $120.00 from the $9.8 million 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 the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#979-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Safety, dated August 25, 1969, approved for submission
by the Mayor, which submits a communication from W. B. Washington, Acting
District Traffic and Safety Engineer, by A. R. Briere-Assistant, Michigan
State Highway Department, dated August 13, 1969, with regard to the in-
stallation of a traffic control signal device to be located on I-96
(Schoolcraft Road) at Stark Road, the Council does hereby agree to and
approves of the City of Livonia participating in the actual cost of
installation and in the future maintenance of the aforesaid traffic signal
control device to the extent of 33-1/3%, the total estimated cost of such
installation being in the amount of $3,672.00, and the City's estimated
cost of participation shall be in the amount of $1,224.00; further, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum not to exceed
$1,224.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to the Civic Improve-
ment Account of the Budget for the purpose of installation of said traffic
control device; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute in behalf of the City of Livonia the proposed cost agreement for
the traffic control in this regard; and further, the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward two (2) certified copies of this resolution, together
with the signed cost agreement, to the Michigan State Highway Department,
18101 Nine Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, to the attention of Mr. W. B.
Washington.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO.
1 TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT NO. C-597 AND
ISSUANCE OF PROJECT LOAN NOTES AND PERMANENT NOTES.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Councilman Nash invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to
the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 401, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
PROCEDURE ORDINANCE" OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA BY AMENDING SECTION 6.05
THEREOF.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#980-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Fischer,
Sprague, Franklin & Ford, attorneys in behalf of The Detroit Edison
Company, the Council does hereby determine to table the roll call vote on
the proposed amendment to Ordinance 500, Plat Ordinance, relative to
underground wiring requirement in existing subdivisions, introduced on
September 3, 1969, to the next study session to be held September 17, 1969.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PET.
65-8-1-2 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 to
R-7, INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN VENTURA ON
SEPTEMBER 3, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
LieAYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: McNamara.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PET.
69-3-1-11 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-2
TO M-1, INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN VENTURA
ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Ventura took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PET.
69-2-1-5 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
TO R-5, INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN MILLIGAN
ON SEPTEMBER 3 1969.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PET. 69-3-1-8 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO R-4,INTRODUCED
BY COL'TTCILMAN VENTURA ON SEPTEMBER 3,1969
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#981-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to table the roll
call vote on proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance with respect to
Petition 69-2-1-2 submitted by Groesbeck Corporation for change of zoning
from RUF to C-2 in Section 2, introduced by Councilman Ventura on Sept. 3,
1969, to the Regular Meeting of the Council to be held on Sept. 24, 1969.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#982-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 8, 1969 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #4-47-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-2-6-4 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to
amend Section 22.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to clarify the
difference between a zoning compliance permit and a building permit, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing in regard to this matter on
July 9, 1969 pursuant to council resolution #586-69, the Council does
hereby concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
the said Petition No. 69-2-6-4 is hereby approved and granted; and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare an Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#983-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 9, 1969 from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its
resolution #4-48-69 in regard to Petition No. 69-2-6-5 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own'motion to amend Section 22.09 of
Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, to simplify the procedure
for obtaining a temporary certificate of occupancy, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 9, 1969
pursuant to council resolution #586-69, the Council does hereby concur
with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said
Petition No. 69-2-6-5 is hereby approved and granted; and the Department
of Law is hereby requested to prepare an Ordinance amending Ordinance No.
543, as amended,in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#984-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated August 7, 1969 which transmits its resolution
#7-106-69 wherein the City Planning Commission did purport to amend Part
VI of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled "The Master Fire
Station Plan," so as to include a parcel 200 x 300 located on the north
side of Five Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road, in Section 14, as a fire
station site, the legal description of which is set forth in the aforesaid
action, the Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of the same.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Deputy Drain Commissioner of the Wayne County
Drain Commission, dated June 30, 1969, with respect to funds for the construction of
Livonia Drain No. 30, CR-575-69, was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#985-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 30,
1969 from the Supt. of Operations Division, Director of Public Works and
the Budget Director, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bid of Gar Wood-Detroit Truck Equip.,
21083 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan, 48089, for supplying the Operations
Division with one new Mobil I-TE-4 Street Sweeper with single gutter broom
and automatic transmission at a cost of $15,840.00 plus $350.00 for
automatic transmission (Alternate #2), less $2,883.00 for trade-in of a
1956 Wayne Sweeper, Model IND. 5A-1450 (DPWVeh. #99) for a net cost of
$13,307.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid meeting all specifi-
cations; further, the Council does hereby authorize the Budget Director
to make such purchase and arrange for the financing of the same in the
following manner:
payment of $4,167.00, such sum having been provided
in the 1968-69 budget, and the balance of $9,140.00 to
be paid in two equal annual installments and to be
evidenced in two promissory notes each to bear an
interest rate not to exceed 4-1/2 per centum per year
and said notes to be executed with the Livonia
National Bank of Livonia, Michigan,
further, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to execute such notes in
behalf of the City subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney;
and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested 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: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#986-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 7,
1969 from the Mayor to which is attached a communication from the
President of the Michigan Municipal League with respect to the City's
membership in the Michigan Good Roads Federation, the Council does hereby
reaffirm the action taken in Council Resolution #231-69 wherein it was
determined that the City of Livonia will not continue its membership in
the Michigan Good Roads Federation at this time.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#987-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Industrial Development Coordinator dated June 24, 1969, approved by the
Mayor, which transmits its resolution #179-5-69 wherein it is requested
that the position of Assistant to the Industrial Development Coordinator
be established, the Council does hereby refer the same to its hearings to
be conducted in connection with the adoption of the new 1969-1970 City
Budget.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#988-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated July 1, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commis-
sion on June 24, 1969 wherein a request is made for an appropriation of
$900.00 for the balance of the fiscal year 1968-69 to be used for the
purpose of advertising for vacant city positions, the Council does hereby
determine to transfer the sum of $600.00 from Acct. #160-29 to Acct.
#160-23 and the sum of $300.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Acct.
to Acct. 160-23 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#989-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated May 21, 1969, and the report and recomrn ndation
dated August 11, 1969 from the Director of Public Safety in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby indicate that it has no objection to the
request from Louis Attiq for transfer of ownership of 1969 SDD-CDM
licenses from Shawky Mousa to be located at 28225 Five 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 together
with a copy of the aforesaid communication from the Director of Public
Safety wherein it is recommended that this transfer not be approved due to
,Tr.Attiq's lack of available r6sources to support his purchase of the
Livonia-Meadowdale Market.
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LIt roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated August 13, 1969,
relative to the case of Timpona vs. City of Livonia, et, CR-803-69, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#990-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Inspector of the Bureau of Inspection and the Director of Public Works
dated August 8, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect
to mileage for the Bureau of Inspection for the balance of the fiscal
year, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $1410.00 from the
Reserve for Contingencies Account to the following Accounts in the
following amounts:
Car Allowance - (Plumbing) Account No. 221-6 - - $425.00
(Electrical) Account No. 222-6 - - 627.00
(Heating) Account No. 223-6 - - 358.00
$1410.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#991-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Joseph B.
Monaco dated June 5, 1969 and having also considered his presentation,
given at the study session of the Council conducted on June 18, 1969,
relative to the development of Mr. Monaco's property which is located on
the east side of Farmington Road immediately south of the Civic Center,
and having also considered a communication from the City Planning Commis-
sion dated August 11, 1969 with respect to this matter, the Council does
hereby determine on its own motion to refer this matter to the City Plan-
ning Commission for the purpose of conducting the necessary Public Hearings
and thereafter submit its report and recommendation to the Council in
accordance with the provisions which are set forth in Article Xf'TEE of
the Zoning Ordinance as amended, in order to implement the zonim}g chPlages
required and which have been suggested at this time by Mr. Monacor
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4992-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Department
of Law to submit its opinion with respect to the meaning and application
of paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 543 as amended, particularly with respect to the discretion,
if any, of the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing upon
request made by the City Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4993-69 WHEREAS, it is necessary to locate, establish, construct and
enclose a branch and extension of an existing County Drain, known as Livonia
Drain No. 17, to be located entirely within the limits of the City of
Livonia, the location and route of said branch and extension being as
follows:
EXTENSION: A closed drain beginning at a point on the westerly line of
the S.E. 1/4 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 25, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan; said point being approximately 1320
ft. south of the northerly line of Section 25, thence
southerly along the westerly line of the S. E. 1/4 of the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 25 to a point approximately 20 ft. north
of the northerly boundary of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
right-of-way.
BRANCH #1: A closed drain beginning at a point on the westerly line of
the S. E. 1/4 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 25, which point is
approximately 390 ft. northerly from the northerly boundary
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad right-of-way; thence
easterly and parallel to the northerly line of the S.E. 1/4
of the N.E. 1/4 of said Section 25 approximately 400 ft.
AND WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the location,
establishing, constructing and enclosing of said extension and branch is
necessary for the public health of the City of Livonia, and the entire
cost thereof, except that part representing benefits to State and County
highways, should be assessed against the City of Livonia for public health;
AND WHEREAS, Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956,
as amended (the Drain Code of 1956) provides a feasible method of
financing the cost of said branches where the same are necessary for trc
public health of the City and where the entire cost of the same is to bp
assessed wholly against public corporations, as defined in said Chapter 20,
AND WHEREAS, Section 486 of said Act 40, Public Acts of Michigcr,
1956, as amended, provides as follows:
"Sec. 486. The terms of this chapter shall be applicable to
any county drain located, or proposed to be located entirely
within the limits of a single city, village or township, if
such public corporation shall consent thereto by resolution
adopted by its governing body. In such case any petition
required to be filed hereunder shall be sufficient if signed
by such public corporation only."
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
does hereby consent to the making of the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act
40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, applicable to the location,
establishing, constructing and enclosing of the extension and branch set
forth in the preamble hereof, and does hereby consent to the location,
establishing, constructing and enclosing of the same pursuant to said
Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended.
2. The proposed extension and branch set forth in the preamble
hereof being necessary for the public health of the City of Livonia, the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia a petition praying for the location,
establishing, constructing and enclosing of the same, as set forth in the
preamble hereof pursuant to Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan,
1956, as amended, which said petition, when signed, shall be filed with
the County Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne, Michigan, together
with a certified copy of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#994-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated July 17, 1969, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits its resolution #WS 1229 6/69 wherein it is recom-
mended that Section 8 of the Water Rate Ordinance, Ordinance No.396 as
amended 1be amended, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Depart-
ment/ o a preparation of the requested ordinance amendment for sub-
mission to Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Tyler School P.T.A., dated July 15, 1969, with
respect to access to the Tyler School, was received and filed for the information
of the Council.
Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
145, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "MISDEMEANOR ORDINANCE" BY AMENDING
SECTION 3.1 THEREOF.
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#995-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs.Jerry
Cahill, 31170 W. Chicago, Livonia, Michigan, dated July 29, 1969, with
respect to certain traffic problems on West Chicago between Sunset and
Merriman, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Traffic Commission
and the Police Division for their respective reports and recommendation
with respect to this matter.
The communication dated August 1, 1969 from the Department of Law, in
response to Council Resolution #181-69, with respect to proposed grade separations
where the C & 0 Railroad traverses Merriman Road and Newburgh Road, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#996-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated August 1, 1969, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the need for
an easement in the vicinity of property located at 38427 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, to complete the construction of a water main to serve
the Blue Grass Farms Subdivision and the extension of the Castle Gardens
Subdivisions, the Council does hereby request the Wayne County Road
Commission to expedite its program for acquiring the Five Mile Road
right-of-way with respect to the aforesaid parcel, 38427 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, so that the aforesaid water main easement problem
can be feasibly resolved; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
immediately transmit a copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County
Road Commissioners, City-County Building, Detroit, Michigan, 48226.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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*997-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated July 28, 1969, approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits its resolution #WS 1252 7/69, the Council does hereby
authorize the extension of sanitary sewers for Lyndon Avenue and Oakley
Avenue in Section 24, between Harrison Avenue and Lyons Avenue, and with
respect to the sewer extension on Lyndon Avenue requests and authorizes
that such work be performed as an additional item on the Bassett Drive
Sanitary Sewer Contract; further, with respect to the sewer extension on
Lyndon Avenue, requests that the Wayne County Road Commission authorize
an expenditure not to exceed $3,230.00 from the surplus funds of the 1964
Sanitary Sewer Bond Issue (#210) to cover the cost of the subject sanitary
sewer installation; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Board ofWayne County Road
Commissioners of Wayne County; and further, the Director of Public Works,
the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#998-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Safety, approved for submission by the Mayor, dated
July 29, 1969, with respect to the need for additional funds for the
Police Division Overtime Account, the Council does hereby determine to
appropriate and transfer the sum of $26,000 from the Reserve for Contin-
gencies Account to the Police Overtime Account, Acct. #189-0T.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#999-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Civil Defense, dated July 28, 1969, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with respect to an additional salary appropriation for
auxiliary police, the Council does hereby appropriate and transfer the
sum of $4,000.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to Civil
Defense Account No. 166-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES* Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#1000-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Manning Commission dated August 5, 1969 which transmits a
report prepared pursuant to council resolution #303-69 concerning the
extension of Hathaway Avenue from Stark Road to Wayne Road, wherein it
is recommended that Hathaway Avenue not be extended from Stark Road to
Wayne Road but rather that Laurel Avenue be extended south for a distance
of two lots in an eastward direction to intersect with Stark Road, the
Council does hereby determine to indicate its approval in principle with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and thereby reject the
prior recommendation of the Traffic Commission that Hathaway Avenue be
extended from Stark Road to Wayne Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1001-69 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.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PET.
69-4-1-14 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1
TO C-2.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1002-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 9, 1969 from the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to the Purlingbrook Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension
north of Six Mile Road, the Council does hereby amend Council Resolution
#883-69 adopted on August 6, 1969 so as to provide that the work therein
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authorized shall be included as an additional item to the Bassett Drive
Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Extension contract previously awarded to
the I. & T. Equipment Company, and the Director of Public Works, 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: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1003-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, dated September 5, 1969,
approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the enclosing of the
Wolfram Drain east of Doris Avenue in Section 14 of the City of Livonia
at an estimated cost of $2100.00, based on the Engineering Division's
estimate of units of work involved; and the Council does hereby authorize
the addition of this work to the present contract with the Thompson-
McCully Asphalt Paving Company, 5905 Belleville Road, Belleville, Michigan,
for the paving of Doris Avenue from Five Mile Road to Puritan Avenue;
and the Council does hereby further authorize an advance in an amount not
to exceed $2100.00 from the $9,800,000.00 General Obligation Street and
Road Bond Issue, which amount is to be reimbursed from the proceeds from
the anticipated sale of bonds for the Livonia Drain No. 6 Extension and
Branches Project; and the Director of Public Works, 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: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1004-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Rosedale Civic Association dated September 10, 1969 with respect to a
cooperative tree planting venture with the City of Livonia in the Rosedale
Gardens Subdivision, the Council does hereby authorize the sale of the
following trees and materials by the City to the Rosedale Civic Association
in numbers and quantities to be determined by the Director of Public Works
for the following prices:
1. Norway Maples - $7.20 each
2. Locust - $7.60 each
3. Crimson King Maple - $10.20 each
4. Green Spire Linden - $11.20 each
5. Stakes, wrap and rope - $ 1.00 per tree
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further, this action is taken with the understanding that the City does
not guarantee that such trees will survive and that the Department of
Public Works shall only be required to demonstrate how such trees should
be planted at the time of the first planting only; and further, the
Council does hereby authorize the Director of Public Works, 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: Nash, Kleinert, Ventura, McCann and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, this 660th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly
adjourned at 9:37 P. M., September 10, 1969.
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ADDISON W. BACON, ity Clerk.