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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1967-08-21 8917 L MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On August 21, 1967, 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 8:19 P. M.. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Peter A. Ventura, Rudolf R. Kleinert, Edward H. McNamara, Jack Salvadore and Edward G. Milligan. Absent--Jerry Raymond and Robert F. Nash. Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Steve Polgar, City Attorney; Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; William Strasser; City Engineer, Donald Nicholson, Director of Public Safety; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Don Hull, City Planner; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director, James R. McCann, Municipal Judge; James Miller, Personnel Director; John Nagy, Assistant City Planner; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Norman Stalzer, Parks Commission; Robert Bennett, Zoning Board of Appeals; Raymond Tent and Harry Wrightman of the Planning Commission. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #837-67 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 582nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 7, 1967, are hereby approved. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously adopted, it was #838-67 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 114th special meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 16, 1967, are hereby approved. LMr. Robert, Shaw, Director of Public Works, submitted a verbal report relative to the status of the bids that were recently taken for the Refuse Contract, and the ramifications involved therein. 8918 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #839-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Mayor dated August 21, 1967, which submits a copy of a letter dated August 14, 1967 from Russell E. Harrison, Engineer of Traffic and Safety, Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, with regard to the installation of a traffic control signal device to be located at the intersection of Five Mile Road and Newburgh Road in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby agree to and approve of the City of Livonia participating in the actual cost of installation and in the future maintenance of the aforesaid traffic signal device, to the extent of 50%, the total estimated cost of such installation being in the amount of $1,400.00 and the City's estimated cost of partici- pation in the amount of $700.00, and further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum not to exceed $700.00 from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to the Civic. Improvement Account of the Budget for the purpose of installation of said traffic control device; and the Council agrees that the City shall bear the cost of the electric energy charges which will be incurred subsequent to the installation of such signal device, which charges are estimated to be in the amount of approximately $10.45 per month; 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 device in this regard, and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, 7th Floor, City- County Building, Detroit, Michigan, 48226, to the attention of Mr. Russell E. Harrison, Engineer of Traffic and Safety, 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: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Salvadore and supported by Councilman Kleinert: #840-67 WHEREAS, August 21, 1967, at 7:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the purchase of $3,250,000.00 General Obligation Park and Recreational Facilities Bonds, Series II, of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan; AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read; AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received; Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium Bank of the Commonwealth (1) 68-81 5% 0 82-85 4-1/2 86-90 4.6o 91-96 4.70 8919 s Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium Northern Trust Company (10) 68-81 5% $17.00 82 4-3/4 83-86 4-1/2 87-90 4.60 91-96 4.70 City National Bank (5) 68-81 5% $132.28 82-84 4.6o 85-93 4.70 94-96 4-3/4 First of Michigan Corporation 68-81 5% $ 97.50 (12) 82-87 4.60 88-96 4-3/4 Halsey Stuart & Company (7) 68-82 5% $455.00 83-96 4-3/4 AND WHEREAS, the bid of Bank of the Commonwealth has been determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City• LNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The bid of Bank of the Commonwealth, 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: Kleinert, McNamara, Milligan, Salvadore and Ventura. NAYS: None. An Ordinance Amending Chapter XII of Ordinance No. 145, as amended, of the City of Livonia, Known and Cited as the "Misdemeanor Ordinance," by Adding Section 12. Thereto, introduced by Councilman Nash on August 7, 1967, was taken from the L table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. 8920 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #841-67 RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 543, Petition No. 67-1-1-2, for change of zoning in Section 6, from RUFC to M-1, submitted by the Department of Law and introduced by Councilman Robert F. Nash on August 7, 1967, be tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council, to be held on September 11, 1967. An Ordinance Amending Section 11 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, (Petition No. 67-2-1-3), introduced by Councilman Nash on August 7, 1967, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result. AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. An Ordinance Amending Section 10 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, (Petition No. 67-3-1-9), introduced by Councilman Milligan on August 7, 1967, was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was 042-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 21, 1967, submitted pursuant to CR #115-67, with respect to the establishment of a city policy governing the matter of the ownership of open space in subdivisions under the provisions of Article XX of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the City Planning Commission for its report and recommendation. 8921 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #843-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated December 15, 1966, from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution #12-181-66 in regard to Petition 66-9-6-12 submitted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution #923-66 to determine whether or not to amend Section 19.08 of Article XIX of Ordinance No. 543, relative to granting the Council power to approve waiver uses even though same would not be in compliance with standards prescribed in existing ordinance; and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 15, 1967, pursuant to Resolution #16-67, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 66-9-6-12 is hereby denied. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #844-67 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 48 for the installation of street lights with underground wiring in Tiffany Park Subdivision No. 3 in Section 19, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described in Council Resolution #436-67 adopted on May 1, 1967, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, the City Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed with underground wiring in Tiffany Park Subidivision No. 3 in Section 19, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No. 48; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby determine that said lights shall be installed with underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 48 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll No. 48 based on installa- tion of street lighting with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the Assessment Roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose. 8922 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #845-67 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 49 for the installation of a street lighting system in Arbor Estates Subdivision and Arbor Estates Subdivision No. 2 in Section 31, also Bureau of Taxation Parcels 31T2al, 31T3al, 31EE1, and 31FF1a, FF2a1, in Section 31, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described in Council Resolution #516-67 adopted on May 15, 1967, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, the City Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of a street lighting system being installed in Arbor Estates Subdivision and Arbor Estates Subdivision No. 2 in Section 31, also Bureau of Taxation Parcels 31T2al, 31T3al, 31EE1, and 31FF1a, FF2a1 in Section 31, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No. 49; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby determine that said lights shall be installed and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 49 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll No. 49 based on installation of a street lighting system is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the Assessment Roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer mho shall take such further action as set forth in Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #846-67 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 50 for the installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in Blue Grass Farms Subdivision in the S. 1/2 of Section 18, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described in Council Resolution #435-67 adopted on May 1, 1967, as required by the provisions of the City 8923 Charter and Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, the City Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of ornamental street lighting being installed with underground wiring in Blue Grass Farms Subdivision in Section 18, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No.50; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby determine that said lights shall be installed with underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 50 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll No. 50 based on installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the Assessment Roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #847-67 RESOLVED, that the Chief City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk a statement dated June 1, 1967 on all matters required by Sections 3.03 and 4.01 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon on July 12, 1967, after due notice as required by Section 3.04 of said ordinance, and careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.05 of said ordinance: (1) accept and approve said statement in all respects; (2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the installation of an ornamental street lighting system with underground wiring on Lyndon Avenue between Middlebelt Road and Henry Ruff Road, in Section 23, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the property especially benefited in pro- portion to the benefits derived or to be derived; (3) approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as set forth in said statement dated June 1, 1967; 8924 (4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid by special assessment upon the property especially benefited, (5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement shall be paid in annual installments, according to said statement; (6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as follows: That part of the East 1/2 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at the East 1/4 corner of Section 23 and proceeding thence S. 0° 27' 57" E. along the east line of Section 23 - 142.01 feet; thence N. 89° 3o' 39" W. 1323.47 feet; thence N. 89° 53' 19" W. 180 feet; thence S. 0° 06' 41" W. 11 feet, thence S. 82° 47.' 09" W. 141.15 feet; thence N. 89° 53' 19" W. 1005.44 feet to the North and South 1/4 line of Section 23, thence N. 0° 10' 30" W. along said North and South 1/4 line 835.60 feet; thence east 657.75 feet; thence South 506.58 feet, thence east 1994.79 feet to the east line of Section 23; thence S. 0° 27' 57" E. along said east line 158 feet to the point of beginning. (7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated June 1, 1967, and (8) that upon completion of said rolls, the City Assessor shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section 3.07 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City of Livonia, and file the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing thereon pursuant to Ordinance No. 401, as amended. A roll. call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS : None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was 8925 #848-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated May 2, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution #4-50-67 in regard to Petition 67-3-6-1, as submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to CR #144-67, and which would purport to amend Section 23.03 of Ordinance No. 543, so as to provide therein the fees required for amendment applications requesting rezoning of property to the C-4, P. 0. and R-8 zoning districts, and the Council having con- ducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 12, 1967 pursuant to CR #585-67, the Council does hereby concur with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 67-3-6-1 is hereby approved and granted, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543 in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. *The President relinquished the Chair to Councilman McNamara at 9:17 P. M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #849-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated April 27, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution #4-61-67 in regard to Petition 66-11-1-33 submitted by Harry Hartunian for a change of zoning at the northwest corner of Dover Street and Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35 from R-1 to C-1; and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 28, 1967, pursuant to CR #546-67, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 66-11-1-33 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543 in accordance with this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Salvadore and McNamara. NAYS: Kleinert and Milligan. The Chairman declared the resolution adopted. *The President resumed the Chair at 9:34 P. M. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was 8926 #850-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Water and Sewer Commissioner dated July 7, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, with regard to the policy of the City relative to water service connections and special fire hydrant permits for watering boulevards, islands and cul-de-sacs, the Council does hereby refer this matter to its Water and Sewer Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #851-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Engineer dated June 23, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, with regard to the street lighting program, the Council does hereby refer this matter to its Street, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #852-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Engineer dated July 13, 1967, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, which submits a survey of the school and park area known as the Grant School in Rosedale Park relative to a long-standing drainage problem, the Council does hereby refer this matter to its Water and Sewer Committee and to the Joint School Board and City Council Committee for their respective reports and recommendations. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #853-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Industrial Development Commission dated June 21, 1967, which transmits its Resolution #158-5-67, approved by the Mayor and Budget Director, with regard to the purchase of a storage cabinet, the Council does hereby authorize from the monies presently allocated in Account #170-70 a sum not to exceed $113.00 for the purchase of one Globe-Wernicke double door storage cabinet, 78"H x 18" D, model #318SC, or equivalent, color sea green. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #854-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 26, 1967, from the Superintendent of Operations, approved by the Mayor, the Director of Public Works and the Budget Director, with regard to the cost involved in the striping of recently acquired County roads, the Council does hereby refer this matter to its Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. 8927 1 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #855-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Library Commission dated June 22, 1967 and approved by the Mayor, which submits an emergency book budget request, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Budget Director for a report on possible sources of revenue which may be utilized for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #856-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel Director dated June 7, 1967, approved by the Mayor and Budget Director, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 7, 1967, wherein the Commission did make a recommendation to provide a clothing allowance for Patrolmen and Corporals assigned to plainclothes work in the Detective Bureau of the Police Division, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City's Bargaining Team. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was #857-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated July 18, 1967, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on July 11, 1967, wherein it is recommended that the position of Secretary IV in the Office of the Council be reclassified so as to establish the classification of Council Secretary at Salary Grade 122 with a maximum salary in the amount of $7,571.20, the Council does hereby take this means to reject the aforesaid recommendation and to request that the Civil Service Commission concur in the action taken by the Council in its Resolution #558-67, which would establish the posi- tion of Council Secretary at Salary Grade 132, with a maximum salary to be authorized in the amount of $8,403.20. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. 8928 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously Ladopted, it was #858-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ronald L.Meirthew, 9001 Louise, Livonia, Michigan, dated June 21, 1967, wherein he has requested that improved sidewalks be installed on Louise and Dover Streets in the vicinity of his home, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Director of Public Works for his report and recommendation. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #859-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 30, 1967 from the Department of Law transmitting an agreement between the City of Livonia and William P. Lindhout, Architect, 15420 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, submitted pursuant to council resolution #529-67, which agreement has been executed by Mr. Lindhout, retaining the services of his firm in connection with the construction of a Senior Citizens Rec- reational Drop-In Center with a probable construction budget estimated to be in the amount of $150,000.00, and the aforesaid agreement having also been approved by the Director of Public Works, the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and the City Engineer, and as to form by the Department of Law, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same as submitted; further, it is the understanding of the City Council that the payments to be made to the Architect, as compensation in accordance with the schedule set forth in Article 6 of the aforesaid Agreement, will require subsequent approval by the City Council upon receipt of a request in this regard from the Architect. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #860-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fairway Farms Swim Club, Inc., 36132 Sherwood Drive, Livonia, Michigan, dated July 7, 1967, with regard to the fencing requirements which are prescribed in Ordinance No. 305, as amended, as they pertain to the fence which has been constructed at the said Swim Club, the Council does hereby determine with respect to this matter, pursuant to Section 10 of Ordinance No. 305, to the extent necessary to waive and modify the requirements which are prescribed in Section 5 of said Ordinance so as to permit a single arm 3-wire system type of construction at the top of the fence which has been constructed by the Fairway Farms Swim Club. At 9:50 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 meet- ing, with the exception of Councilman Salvadore. 8929 By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was lisRESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 15, 1967 from the Chief of Police, approved for submittal by the Mayor, which transmits certain traffic, parking and signal control orders which would establish the following controls: PARKING CONTROL ORDER #67-9 NO PARKING, NO STANDING, NO STOPPING, 7:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. on MUNGER, both sides, between the east and west lot lines of the Lewis Cass Elementary School, 34633 Munger. PARKING CONTROL ORDER #67-10 NO PARKING on INGRAM, both sides from Five Mile Road to 375 feet north of Five Mile Road. PARKING CONTROL ORDER #67-12 NO PARKING, NO STOPPING, NO STANDING at. 15900 LEVAN ROAD, east side at the Hoover School, between the north and south property lines. TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER #67-3 In the interest of public safety, vehicles shall NOT BLOCK ALLEY on the west side of Paderewski, south of Five Mile Road. TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER #67•-4 NO LEFT TURN from EIGHT MILE ROAD (M-102) onto Grand River (I-96BS). TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER #67-5 YIELD RIGHT OF WAY signs shall be erected at the following locations: LEVAN/Rayburn LEVAN/Ladywood LEVAN/Sunnydale The first named street has the right-of-way. TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER #67-9 The following YIELD control is necessary for public safety: CAVELL at Meadowbrook The first named street has the right-of-way. SIGNAL CONTROL #67-1 A traffic control signal shall be installed at- SCHOOLCRAFT and ECKLES. which orders have been promulgated by the Chief of Police and recommended for adoption by the Traffic Commission in its resolutions #14-67, 18-67 and 20-67, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the same; and ism further that upon the effective date of this resolution a copy of such traffic, parking control and signal control orders shall be made a part of the Traffic Rules and Regtlations Book of the City of Livonia, and any traffic, parking control or signal control order in conflict therewith be deleted; and the Council does hereby disapprove of and reject the promu]gation of PARKING CONTROL ORDER #67-11, with regard to the removal of "No Parking" signs from the east side of DEERING between Six Mile and Lathers. 8930 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to have PARKING CONTROL ORDER #67-12 read as follows: NO PARKING, NO STOPPING, NO STANDING, 7:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. at: 15900 LEVAN ROAD, east side at the Hoover School, between the north and south property lines. A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result: AYES: McNamara, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: Kleinert. A roll call vote was conducted on the resolution, as amended, as follows: #861-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 15, 1967 from the Chief of Police, approved for submittal by the Mayor, which transmits certain traffic, parking and signal control orders which would establish the following controls : PARKING CONTROL ORDER #67-9 NO PARKING, NO STANDING, NO STOPPING, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on MUNGER, both sides, between the east and west lot lines of the Lewis Cass Elementary School, 34633 Munger. PARKING CONTROL ORDER #67-10 NO PARKING on INGRAM, both sides from Five Mile Road to 375 feet north of Five Mile Road. PARKING CONTROL ORDER #67-12 NO PARKING, NO STOPPING, NO STANDING, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P. M. at: 15900 LEVAN ROAD, east side at the Hoover School, between the north and south property lines. TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER #67-3 In the interest of public safety, vehicles shall NOT BLOCK ALLEY on the west side of Paderewski, south of Five Mile Road. TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER #67-4 NO LEFT TURN from EIGHT MILE ROAD (M-102) onto Grand River (I-96 BS). TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER #67-5 YIELD RIGHT OF WAY signs shall be erected at the following locations : LEVAN/Rayburn ImmoLEVAN/Ladywood LEVAN/Sunnydale The first named street has the right-of-way. 8931 TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER #67-9 The following YIELD control is necessary for public safety: CAVELL at Meadowbrook The first named street has the right-of-way. SIGNAL CONTROL #67-1 A traffic control signal shall be installed at: SCHOOLCRAFT and ECKLES. which order have been promulgated by the Chief of Police and recommended for adoption by the Traffic Commission in its resolutions #14-67, 18-67 and 20-67, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the same; and further, that upon the effective date of this resolution a copy of such traffic, parking control and signal control orders shall be made a part of the Traffic Rules and Regulations Book of the City of Livonia, and any traffic, parking control or signal control order in conflict therewith be deleted; and the Council does hereby disapprove of and reject the promulgation of PARKING CONTROL ORDER #67-11, with regard to the removal of "No Parking" signs from the east side of DEERING between Six Mile and Lathers. with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. The President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted. *Councilman Salvadore returned at 10:13 P. M. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #862-67 RESOLVED, that the preliminary plat of the proposed Stark Gardens Subdivision situated in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 21, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, having received the tentative approval of the City Planning Commission on January 6, 1959, by its Resolution #2-33-59 and approved by the City Council on May 19, 1965 by its Resolution #497-65, and a report dated June 8, 1967, from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works, indicating that full compliance has been made with the conditions upon which the preliminary plat was approved by the Council, the City Planning Commission having approved the final plat on May 23, 1967 in its Resolution #5-80-67, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Engineering Division for a report which sets forth the extent to which improvements have been made in this subdivision by the proprietor, such report to include in detail the status of storm sewer improvements which have been installed, author- ized to be installed or are required in the public interest to be installed, and further, the Department of Law is requested to submit an opinion as to whether or not this Council can legally approve this plat as well as the proposed plat of Kingsbury Heights Subdivision No. 3, in the manner as Im• submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. 8932 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #863-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Planning Commission dated June 9, 1967, which transmits its resolution 5-79-67, adopted on May 23, 1967, wherein the Commission did recommend to the Council that the preliminary plat of the Industrial Subdivision #1 located on the south side of Schoolcraft Road approximately 780 feet west of Middlebelt Road in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 26 be approved, the Council does hereby determine to defer taking action with respect to the same pending the receipt of the report from the Department of Public Works relative to development plans and specifications relating to such proposed plat. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #864-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 14, 1967 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution #6-85-67 adopted by the Commission on June 6, 1967 with regard to Petition 66-11-2-20, submitted by- the Marathon Oil Company requesting permission to construct a service station as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and located on the N. W. corner of Seven Mile Road and Newburgh Road in Section 6, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 66-11-2-20 is hereby approved and granted. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #865-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mrs. Esther Wawszyniak, 20220 Antago, Livonia, Michigan, dated June 25, 1967, the Council does hereby determine to take the following action: 1) The Streets, Roads and Plats Committee of the Council is requested to submit its report and recommendation relative to the installation of a street light on Parkville and the first block off Seven Mile Road behind Henry's Hamburger Restaurant; and 2) The Director of Air Pollution Control in the Bureau of Inspection is requested to submit a report and recommendation relative to the burning of rubbish in drums in the vicinity of Clarenceville. las By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was 8933 #866-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Superior Ambulance Service, Inc., dated July 18, 1967 relative to the City's ambulance service contract with Superior Ambulance Service, Inc., the Council does hereby refer this matter to a joint committee to be composed of the Council, representatives of Superior Ambulance Service, the Director of Public Safety, representatives of the Fire Department, the Budget Director, and the Department of Law, for the purpose of considering the ramifications involved with respect to this matter. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #867-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated May 26, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution #5-69-67 in regard to Petition 67-2-1-5, submitted by Burl T. Woodward for a change of zoning on the south side of Plymouth Road in Section 32, from C-2 to C-4; and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 19, 1967, pursuant to CR #617-67, and the Council having considered a letter from Lt. Thorne of the Police Division, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety, with respect to this matter, the Council does hereby concur with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 67-2-1-5 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543 in accordance with this resolution. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously adopted, it was #868-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated May 26, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution #5-71-67 in regard to Petition 67-3-1-7, submitted by Leon Merriman of Merriman Realty for a change of zoning on the east side of Eckles Road, approximately 230 feet north of Plymouth Road in Section 30 from C-1 and M-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 19, 1967, pursuant to CR #618-67, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 67-3-1-7 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543 in accordance with this resolution. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, was 8934 #869-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated May 26, 1967 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution #5-77-67 in regard to Petition 67-4-1-14 submitted by the City Planning Commision on its own motion for a change of zoning on the north side of Five Mile Road between Levan and Newburgh Roads, in the South 1/2 of Section 17 (2 parcels), and on the south side of Five Mile Road between Levan and Blue Skies in the north half of Section 19 (1 parcel) and the north half of Section 20 (2 parcels) from C-2 to C-1; and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 19, 1967 pursuant to CR# 620-67, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 67-4-1-14 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543 in accordance with this resolution. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #870-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Clerk dated July 20, 1967, submitting proposed contracts for the City and Water and Sewer Division for auditing services for the current fiscal year to be rendered to the City of Livonia by the firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery, the Council does hereby authorize the contracts therefor at the same terms and conditions as submitted which would thereby engage the services of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery for this purpose, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the aforesaid contracts and to do all things necessary to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #871-67 RESOLVED, that having considered letters dated July 20, 1967 and July 2 , 1967 from field inspector employees of the Bureau of Inspection, wherein it is requested that an increase be authorized to be paid to employees of the Bureau of Inspection from the presently authorized 10¢ per mile in Section 18 of Ordinance No. 216, as amended, to 15¢ per mile plus car insurance, or in lieu thereof the City supply City cars to such field inspector employees, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Finance Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. 8935 By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #872-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel Director dated July 19, 1967, approved by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on July 11, 1967, wherein it is recommended that classifications of Athletic Supervisor and Program Supervisor be established as full-time positions in the following manner: 1. Establish the classification of Athletic Supervisor at SG 137 with the following steps: Minimum Step 2 Step 3 Step�4 Step 5 $7,488.00 $7,820.80 $8,153.60 $8,486.40 $8,819.20 2. Establish classification of Program Supervisor at SG 137 with the following steps: Minimum Step 2 Step 3S�tepP 4 Ste 5 $7,488.00 $7,820.80 $8,153.60 $8;+86.40 19.20 the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. t AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Municipal Judge dated July 26, 1967, wherein he has requested that certain additional funds be provided for the following purposes: 1. Employing a part-time co-op student in the Probation Department; 2. Providing sufficient funds for certain car allowances, 3. Providing funds to purchase additional reference books; 4. Installing a more up-to-date bookkeeping system, 5. Providing additional funds for witness and jury fees, 6. Providing funds for additional furniture items and file cabinets; 7. Providing funds to permit the remodeling of the Judge's chamber, the Council does hereby approve of the same. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #873-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Municipal Judge dated July 26, 1967, wherein he has requested that certain additional funds be provided for the following purposes. 8936 1. Employing a part-time co-op student in the Probation Department, 2. Providing sufficient funds for certain car allowances; 3. Providing funds to purchase additional reference books; 4. Installing a more up-to-date bookkeeping system; 5. Providing additional funds for witness and jury fees; 6. Providing funds for additional furniture items and file cabinets, 7. Providing funds to permit the remodeling of the Judge's chamber; the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance Committee and to the Budget Director for their respective reports and recommendations. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #874-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk dated July 28, 1967, to which is attached a communication dated June 23, 1967 from the Industrial Coordinator, as well as a communication dated July 7, 1967 from the Department of Law, with regard to the payment of earned vacati^n pay in accordance with the terms of an employment contract previously in effect between the City and Mr. Andrew, the Council does hereby authorize the City Clerk to make the requested vacation paymEnt to Mr. Andrew; and further, the sum of $466.67 is hereby transferred from Account #170-23 to Account #170-1 for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: McNamara and Salvadore. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #875-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from Mr. Lester S. Burton of Burton-Share, Inc. for the Ply-Van Corporation, 26711 Woodward Avenue, Huntington Woods, Michigan, dated July 27, 1967, with regard to the financial assurances required for the development of the Plymouth Levan Industrial Subdivision #2 in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 29 in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to amend and modify item #8 of CR #699-67 adopted on June 28, 1967, so as to permit an Irrevocable Letter of Credit drawn upon the Detroit Bank to be used instead of a surety bond, such letter of credit to be in the amount required in said resolution and to be subject to approval by the Department of Law as to form. 8937 LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS : None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #876-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Budget Director, Superintendent of Operations and the Chief of the Police Division dated July 31, 1967 regarding the bids received on the purchase of gasoline in a cooperative agreement with the Livonia Public Schools, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Mobil Oil Corporation, 15565 Northland Drive, Southfield, Michigan, 48706, under Proposal "B" for supplying the City with regular grade gasoline at the price of 11.50 ¢ per gallon and the bid of the Sinclair Refining Company, 10+55 Ford Road, Dearborn, Michigan, 48126, for supplying the City with premium grade gasoline at 13.41¢ per gallon delivered in truck transport quantities for the period commencing from September 1, 1967 through August 31, 1968, such bids 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: L AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #877-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated June 16, 1967 and the report and recommenda- tion of the Director of Public Safety dated August 8, 1967 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Joseph Borg and Christine J. Hinzmann to transfer ownership of 1967 Class C License from Marvin A. Canvasser, located at 27600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commmission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES : Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously adopted, it was L #878-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Director of Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Commission to submit a report which sets forth in detail the requirements and the costs involved in installing overhead lighting in city-owned parks. 8938 By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously adopted, it was #879-67 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, (M.S.A. Section 5.2934), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, 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 Monday, October 2, 1967 at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, on the following item: Petition 67-6-6-3, as submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 5.02 and 5.03 of Article V of the Zoning Ordinance, by placing dog kennels into the Waiver Use section of the RUF zoning category, and by increasing the area require- ments for raising animals, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution #7-105-67 recommended to the City Council that Petition 67-6-6-3 be granted, further, that the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have a statement of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, 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 or railroad within the districts or zones affected; and the City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #880-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Municipal League dated July 13, 1967, with regard to the annual meeting of the members of the Michigan Municipal League to be conducted on September 7 - 9, 1967, the Council does hereby determine to designate Robert F. Nash as the voting delegate and official representative of the City of Livonia at such annual meeting and further to designate Edward H. McNamara as the alternate voting delegate and representative of the City of Livonia in this regard; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Michigan Municipal League at its headquarters, 205 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unan taaal, adopted, it was 8939 #881-67 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 Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #882-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the request made in behalf of Madonna Civic Association by Robert F. Drittler, President, 14036 Golfview, in a communication dated August 21, 1967, the Council does hereby grant permission to Madonna Civic Association to conduct a street dance on Scone between Golfview and Woodside, starting at 8:00 P. M. on September 9, 1967, or, in case of inclement weather, to be held the following Saturday, September 16, 1967, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety. By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was #883-67 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the report and recommendation dated August 21, 1967, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of its Resolution #662-66 adopted on July 11, 1966, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for general improvements in Kingsbury Heights Subdivision No. 3 to $10,000.00 cash to cover the cost of remaining improvements in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; further, the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for sidewalk improve- ments shall remain the same, 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: Kleinert, McNamara, Salvadore, Milligan and Ventura. NAYS: None. On motion of Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, and unanimously adopted, this 583rd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 11:13 P. M., August 21, 1967. ADDISON W. BACON, Cit C1er .