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IL MINUTES OF THE SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 8, 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 8:05 P. M. . Councilman McCann delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Edward H. McNamara, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash and
Edward G. Milligan. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present. Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Steve Polgar, City Attorney, Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Dan
Andrew, Industrial Coordinator, William J. Strasser, City Engineer, Henry Sieferd,
City Assessor, Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety, David L. Jones, Water
Land Sewer Commissioner, Robert Colomina, Planning Commission, James R. McCann,
District Judge, James E. Mies, District Judge, John Nagy, Assistant Planner, Marie
Talbot, Court Clerk, Ed Siemert, Assistant City Engineer, Carl Demek, Superintendent
of Operations Division, Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director, Thomas Griffiths, Jr. ,
Chief Accountant, Raymond Danaher, Budget Analyst, John Stymelski, Traffic Commission,
and Julius Pochelon, Kenower MacArthur Company, Bonding Counsel.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously adopt-
ed, it was
#1-69 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 633rd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held December 18, 1968, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#2-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Judge James R.
McCann and Judge James E. Mies, dated January 6, 1969, relative to the
establishment of a Probation Department for the District Court for the
16th Judicial District of Michigan, the Council does hereby determine
L pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 8314 of Act 154 of the
Public Acts of Michigan of 1968 to establish a Probation Department, to be
operated in the same manner and with the same personnel as a successor to
the Probation Department which was previously operated in the Municipal
Court for the City of Livonia, in the manner indicated in Administrative
Order #4 of the said District Court.
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L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES • McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#3-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Judge James R.
McCann and Judge James E. Mies, dated January 6, 1969, relative to the
establishment of a Traffic Violation Bureau for the District Court for the
16th Judicial District of Michigan, the Council does hereby determine
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 8391 of Act 154 of the
Public Acts of Michigan of 1968 to establish a Traffic Violation Bureau,
to be administered and operated in the manner indicated in Administrative
Order #1 of the said District Court.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#4-69 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication from Judge James R.
McCann and Judge James E. Mies relative to additional appropriations for
the District Court, the Council does hereby appropriate an additional
$30,900 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to be transferred to
the following accounts in the following amounts .
Account #113-1 Stenographers (2) $15,500
Account #113-1 Court Officer 6,000
Account #113-1 Probation Officer (part-time) 3,500
Account #113-6 Auto Allowance 1,800
Account #113-20 Printing 1,000
Account #113-28 Training 400
Account #113-31 Witness Sta& jury fees 1,000
Account #113-44 Miscellaneous 200
Account #113-70 Capital Outlay 1,500
Total $30,900
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
LThe following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
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#5-69 WHEREAS, the Council has learned with sorrow of the sudden passing
of Mike Costello, and
WHEREAS, our dear friend, servant and neighbor, Mike Costello, was
an outstanding citizen and dedicated leader in our community; and
WHEREAS, Mike Costello was an active and able participant in all
phases of Livonia's civic and school activities and did much to insure
a successful future for our community;
NOW, THEREFOR3, BE IT RESOLVED that, having earned the respect
and admiration of all his acquaintances because of his sincere devotion
to the betterment of our community, the Livonia City Council believes it
fitting at this time to record its sorrow for a beloved citizen and
friend, and to share with his family and community the great loss sustain-
ed by reason of the death of Mike Costello.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO RE: PETITION
NO. 68-4-1-14 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
RUFA and C-1 TO PS, INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN
VENTURA ON DECEMBER 18, 1968.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec-
tive on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION
3. THERETO RE: PETITION NO. 68-4-1-10 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFA AND C-1 TO C-2,
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN VENTURA ON
DECEMBER 18, 1968.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS : None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec-
tive on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 9, 1968, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which submits a list of complaints
received by the Operations and Engineering Divisions commencing in 1961
concerning streets within the Golden Ridge Subdivision, the Council does
hereby refer this matter, together with the general question of improving
all unimproved streets within the City, to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#7-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated
July 10, 1968 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution #6-60-68 in regard to Petition 68-5-1-17 submitted by J. Leonard
Hyman for Second Greenfield Detroit Corporation for a change of zoning of
property located on the northwest corner of Levan and Five Mile Road in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 7, 1968
pursuant to C. R. #899-68, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 68-5-1-17 is
hereby denied for the reasons similar to those set forth in the action
taken by the City Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Rodney C.
Kropf, attorney in behalf of Frank J. Volk, dated December 4, 1968, which
L in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination
made on December 3, 1968 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
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#12-158-68 with regard to Petition 67-11-8-10 submitted by Frank J. Volk
requesting site plan approval for a multi-family dwelling to be located
on the south side of Margareta Drive in Section 7; and the Council having
considered the oral request made by Rodney C. Kropf in behalf of the
petitioner on January 8, 1969 to withdraw from consideration the subject
appeal, the Council does hereby determine to grant the petitioner's request
of withdrawal in this respect.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 18,
1968 from the Clarenceville United Methodist Church, 20300 Middlebelt
Road, Livonia, Michigan, with regard to the construction of an eight foot
high fence which it is proposed shall have a barbed wire top and which
will enclose the parking lot located at the rear of the said church pro-
perty, the Council does hereby determine, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 3.02 of Ordinance No. 457, as amended, to modify the provisions of
Article II of Ordinance No. 457, as amended, so as to permit the installa-
tion and construction of the said fence in the manner indicated in the
aforesaid request, based upon the special circumstances which are involved
in this situation.
By Councilmsn Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#9-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 18,
1968 from the Clarenceville United Methodist Church, 20300 Middlebelt
Road, Livonia, Michigan, with regard to the construction of an eight foot
high fence which it is proposed shall have a barbed wire top and which
will enclose the parking lot located at the rear of the said church
property, the Council does hereby determine to table this matter until
such time as a meeting can be arranged between the petitioner and the
Director of Public Safety and a report is submitted as to the degree of
vandalism which is occurring on the subject property.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: Kleinert and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Milligan
and supported by Councilman Nash:
#10-69 WHEREAS, January 8, 1969, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard
Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the purchase
of $5,800,000.00 General Obligation Street Improvement Bonds, Series II,
of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan,
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read:
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AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received
Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
Halsey Stuart & Company 1969 4.00% $1,682.00
& Associates 1970 to 1981 incl. 5.50%
1982 to 1983 incl. 5.40%
Northern Trust Co. &
Associates 1969 4.00% $1,199.00
1970 to 1981 incl. 5.50%
1982 to 1983 incl. 5.40%
AND WHEREAS, the bid of Halsey Stuart & Company & Associates has
been determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. The bid of Halsey Stuart & Company & Associates as
above stated, be and the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to each
bidder's representative or by registered mail.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#11-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 3, 1968 from the Assistant City Engineer, approved by the
City Engineer, the Water and Sewer Commissioner and the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize Final Payment in the amount of $2,432.25 to the Weissman Contract-
ing Corporation, 15500 Telegraph Road, Detroit, Michigan, which sum
includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated December 4,
1967 for excavating earth at the City of Livonia Refuse Disposal Site,
it being the understanding of the Council that all work under the said
contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifi-
cations, and that the contractor has filed his declaration and affidavit
that there is no money owing for any labor or material in connection with
the work performed under the said contract, 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, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS• None.
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#12-69 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated December 2, 1968 from the Assistant City Engineer, approved by the
City Engineer, the Water and Sewer Commissioner, the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of the Weissman Contracting Corporation, 15500
Telegraph Road, Detroit, Michigan, for earth excavation at the City of
Livonia Refuse Disposal Site, in the amount of $49.50 per hour, for
supplying equipment and operator (based on Engineering Division's estimate
of units of work involved) and subject to a Final Payment based upon the
actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been the lowest
bids received for this work; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or inciden-
tal to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamPra.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#13-69 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia did on May 22,
1968 under Council Resolution No. 553-68, petition the Wayne County Drain
Commissioner to initiate a program for the construction of Livonia Drain
No. 5 Branches, which project is a part of the 1968 Master Storm Drainage
System for the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a portion of this project is emergency in nature, in that
it is urgently necessary to correct serious existing drainage problems
along Puritan Avenue west of Middlebelt Road, and it is the desire of the
Council to proceed immediately with this segment of the overall drainage
project, and
WHEREAS, it appears that this can be done by "borrowing" sufficient
funds out of certain other appropriate drain projects wherein there exists
surplus construction funds, the same to be repaid upon the successful sale
of bonds for the project covered under Council Resolution No. 553-68.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wayne County Drain
Commissioner is requested to take all steps necessary to proceed with the
construction of Branch #3 of Livonia Drain #5 Branches as petitioned for
under Council Resolution No. 553-68, by "borrowing" money from any other
appropriate Livonia Drainage project where there are surplus construction
funds, the same to be repaid when bonds are sold and monies are available.
LA roll, call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#14-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 21,
1968 from the Livonia Housing Commission, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits its resolution #53-67, wherein it is requested that
the City Waive certain permit and inspection fees of approximately
$4,000.00, as follows :
Building Permit $1891.00
Electrical 836.00
Heating 50.00
Plumbing 557.00
Sewer 449.00
Water Tap Inspection 75.00
Sidewalk 47.00
Approaches & culvert 12.00
$3917.00
the Council does hereby determine to concur in such request, and the
foregoing permit and inspection fees are hereby waived, and such fees as
may have been paid under protest in accordance with the provisions of the
contract between the Building Authority and the General Contractor are
hereby requested to be reimbursed to the said General Contractor, and the
Chief Building Inspector, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby request-
ed 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, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#15-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. C. R. Charest,
Attorney, 33636 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, dated November 25,
1968, submitted in behalf of his clients, Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Gross,
relative to their application for the issuance of a new SDD license to be
located at 29076 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does here-
by determine not to reconsider the action taken in C. R. #1049-68-'-with
respect to this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara.
NAYS. Kleinert and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adapted, it was
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#16-69 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated December 2,
L 1968 and December 6, 1968 from Mrs. Mary Nowka, 8812 Hemingway, Detroit,
Michigan, concerning an alleged drainage problem on Lot 44 12e on Floral
Avenue, the Council does hereby request that the Engineering Division
submit its report and recommendation relative to possibly moving the
subject drainage ditch in a northerly direction and locating the same
between Parcels 44 and 45 so as to make 44 usable.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#17-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superin-
tendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget
Director, dated December 5, 1968, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein a request is made for the transfer of $15,500.00 from
Labor Account 236-1 to Equipment Maintenance Materials Account 244-49, in
the 1967-68 budget, the Council does hereby determine to approve and
authorize the same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: Ventura.
LThe President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#18-69 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. C. R.
Charest, attorney, submitted in behalf of his client, Mr. Carl W. Carlson,
which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a
determination made on December 3, 1968 by the City Planning Commission in
its resolution #12-153-68 submitted by Carl W. Carlson requesting per-
mission to construct as a waiver use a retail bakery store with a counter
for sale of coffee and donuts on property located on the south side of
Plymouth Road between Cavell and Arcola in Section 36, the Council does
hereby designate Wednesday, January 29, 1969 at 7:00 p.m. as the date
and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary
in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication
of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date
and place thereon, in compliance with the requirements set forth in
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
LRESOLVED, that the following named applicants for full year
Class "C" Liquor Licenses shall be removed from the list of applicants
currently on file with the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Liquor
Control Commission, Department of Commerce, State of Michigan, Lansing,
Michigan,
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Ref. No. Name
4 Orville H. Barron
38600 Six Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan
69 Tadeuz J. Penzalski
5937 Haverhill
Detroit, Michigan
71 Harold 0. Polenz
3640 Gilbert
Detroit, Michigan
108 George Young
Grand River Avenue
Livonia, Michigan
110 Harold Zucke
11627 Haller
Livonia, Michigan
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that as a substitute motion, the Council does hereby
determine to remove the names of all current applications on file with
the City of Livonia for full year Class "C" Liquor Licenses, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Liquor Control Commission, Department of Commerce, State of Michigan,
Lansing, Michigan.
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following result:
AYES. Kleinert and McNamara.
NAYS : McCann, Nash, Milligan, Ventura and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES * Kleinert, Ventura and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann, Nash, Milligan and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#19-69 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.
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*Councilman Nash was excused at 9.12 P. M. , and returned at 9:20 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby table action on Petition
No. 68-10-2-23 as submitted by Rodney C. Kropf for James A. Thompson, Jr.,
requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to construct and operate a
restaurant on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road, east
of Milburn Avenue, in Section 35, until such time as a determination can
be obtained from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission as to their
recommendation as to the downgrading of a Class "C" Liquor License to a
a Tavern License.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Ventura and McNamara.
NAYS: McCann, Milligan, Kleinert and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 2,
1969 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#12-152-68 adopted by the Commission on December 3, 1968 with regard to
Petition No. 68-10-2-23 submitted by Rodney C. Kropf for James A. Thompson,
Jr. , requesting permission to construct a Restaurant as a waiver use on
property zoned C-2 and located on the south side of Plymouth Road, east
of Milburn Avenue, in Section 35, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No.
68-10-2-23 is hereby approved and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : McCann, Kleinert and Raymond.
NAYS: Nash, Milligan, Ventura and McNamara.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#20-69 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind all
prior resolutions which purport to establish the salary of the City
Attorney.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#21-69 RESOLVED, that it is hereby requested that the Committee of the
Whole consult with the Mayor relative to the appointment of a City Attorney
as to whether it will be on a full or a part-time basis.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: McCann, Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura, Raymond and McNamara.
NAYS: None.
*The President of the Council relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President
at 9.50 P. M., who thereupon presided for the remainder of the meeting.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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 1 in Chapter VIII, which changed section shall read as
follows :
Chapter VIII, Section 1. Power to Tax, Tax Limit. The City
shall have the power to annually levy and collect taxes for
municipal purposes, but such levy shall not exceed seven-tenths
(7/10) of one (1) per centum of the assessed value of all real and
personal property subject to taxation in theCity, provided,
however, that in addition thereto the City shall have the power to
annually levy and collect taxes each year, commencing on
December 1, 1965, in an amount not to exceed 1/10 (one-tenth)
of one (1) per centum of the assessed value of all real and
personal property subject to taxation in the City for the sole and
exclusive purpose of providing additional revenues for police
protection and law enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies
and facilities of the City.
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 VIII, Section 1. Power to Tax, Tax Limit. The City
shall have the power to annually levy and collect taxes for
municipal purposes, but such levy shall not exceed one-half
(1/2) of one (1) per centum of the assessed value of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City; provided,
however, that in addition thereto the City shall have the power
to annually levy and collect taxes each year, commencing on
December 1, 1965, in the amount not to exceed 1/10 (one-tenth)
of one (1) per centum of the assessed value of all real and
personal property subject to taxation in the City for the sole
and exclusive purpose of providing additional revenues for
police protection and law enforcement personnel, equipment,
supplies and facilities of the City.
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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the purpose of the proposed amendment shall
L be designated on the ballot as follows :
City Charter amendment which authorizes the City to levy
and collect each year commencing on December 1, 1969
a tax not to exceed seven-tenths (7/10) of one (1) per
centum for municipal purposes.
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 Monday,
March 31 , 1969, 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 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 authorizing the City to levy and
collect each year commencing on December 1, 1969 a
tax not to exceed seven-tenths (7/10) of one (1) per
centum for municipal purposes?
YES /?
NO /
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be published in
full, together with the existirrgCharter provision 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 Monday, March 31 , 1969.
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, McNamara and McCann.
NAYS: Milligan, Kleinert, Ventura and Raymond.
The Vice-President declared the resolution denied.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 634th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 10:15 P. M., January 8, 1969.
ADDISON W. COI Cit Clerk.