HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1967-05-23 8740
MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 23, 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 Nash delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Peter A. Ventura, Edward H. McNamara,
Jerry Raymond, Robert F. Nash, Jack Salvadore and Edward G. Milligan. Absent--
Rudolf R. Kleinert.
Elected and appointed officials present. Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Donald Nicholson, Director of
Public Safety; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; William J. Strasser, Chief
City Engineer; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner, John T. Dufour, Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation; James Miller, Personnel Director, Theodor P.
Krauss, Personnel Analyst, Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Thomas J.Griffiths,
Jr., Chief Accountant, Carl E. Demek, Superintendent of Operations Division, and
Wilbert Cooper, Director of Civil Defense.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#527-67 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 574th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 15, 1967, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#528-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Mayor, dated
May 23, 1967 relative to the authorization of an appropriation of
$100,000 from the Parks and Recreational Facilities General Obligation
Bond Issue for the purpose of developing existing as well as future park
sites in 1967 and 1968, the Council does hereby determine to table this
matter.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#529-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication dated May 22,
1967 from the Mayor regarding the employment of an architect for the
purpose of preparing plans and specifications for a Senior Citizens
Recreational Drop-In Center, the Council does hereby appoint and designate
the firm of William P. Lindhout, Architect, 15420 Farmington Road, Livonia,
Michigan, for the purpose of performing such services; and further, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law, in conjunction with
the Director of Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Superintendent
to negotiate a contract for the employment of the said architectual firm,
to be submitted to the City Council for its approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#530-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Mayor, dated
May 22, 1967 relative to the plat of Country Homes Estates #3, the Council
does hereby determine to table this matter to the Study Meeting immediately
following this Regular Meeting.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#531-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend Council Resolution
#525-67, adopted on May 15, 1967, wherein the position of one Patrolman
in the Detective Bureau of the Police Department was reclassified to the
position of Corporal so as to make the wage increase therein authorized
retroactive to December 1, 1966.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and
adopted:
#532-67 WHEREAS, AVRAM ROSENTHAL has recently left his position as Chief
Librarian after faithfully serving the City of Livonia in that capacity
for the past nine years; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Chief Librarian, each member of the
City Council came to know Avram Rosenthal and to respect him for his sound
working knowledge of library matters and his unselfish desire to work for
the best interests of this community,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that having earned the respect
and esteem of all his associates, the City Council believes it fitting
and proper to record at this time its appreciation to "Skip" for his wise
counseling in libraty„matters, his unfailing courtesy, his continued
willingness to be of help, and for a job well done, and the Council further
hopes to enjoy Skip's fellowship in the future and extends to Skip its
best wishes for success in all of his future endeavors.
An Ordinance Amending Article IV of Ordinance No. 449, as amended,
Known and Cited as the "Building Code Ordinance of the City of Livonia," by Adding
Section 4.12 Thereto, introduced on May 15, 1967 by Councilman Salvadore, was taken
from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result•
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
An Ordinance Amending Article VII of Ordinance No. 449, as amended, Known
and Cited as the "Building Code Ordinance of the City of Livonia," by Adding Section
7.05 Thereto, introduced on May 15, 1967 by Councilman Nash, was taken from the table
and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
An Ordinance Vacating Portions of Street, Alley and Public Ground,(Petition
No. 66-3-3-6), introduced by Councilman McNamara on May 15, 1967, was taken from the
table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#533-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the proposed Amendment to the
Retirement Ordinance, Ordinance No. 77, as prepared by the Department of
Law, and the report and recommendation of the Personnel Director, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for their report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#534-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Department of Law, April 26, 1967 and submitted pursuant to council
resolution #1213-66 in connection with the request of Frank C. Glabach,
25525 Coolidge, Oak Park, Michigan, on behalf of the Unity of West Suburbia
to purchase certain property in Section 11 from the City, and having also
considered resolution #552-66 of the Parks and Recreation Commission in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby take this means to advise
the church that the subject property is not presently available for sale
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to so notify Mr. Glabach.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#535-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation
dated May 3, 1967 from the City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and the
Director of Public Works, and submitted pursuant to council resolution
#66-67, the Council does hereby accept the bid of A. Elbling & Sons, 71
Brush Street, Pontiac, Michigan, for the installation of air conditioning
in the Engineering Division building for the price of $4,726.00, such
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work; further, the
Council does hereby transfer the additional sum of $726.00 from the Reserve
for Contingencies Account to the Civic Improvement Capital Outlay Account
(#360) for this purpose; 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 incidental to the
full performance of this resolution; and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work as completed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#536-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 2,
1967 from the Department of Law transmitting certain deeds for acceptance,
which deeds were secured in connection with the proposed widening of
Farmington Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads, pursuant to council
resolution #371-67, and which deeds are more particularly described as
follows:
Warranty Deed dated April 29, 1967 executed by Bertha L. Gould,
conveying the east 60 feet of the following described parcel•
The South 66.0 feet of the North 2310.0 feet of the E. 1/2 of
the E. 1/2 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (1 acre - Parcel O4U)
Warranty Deed dated April 29, 1967 executed by Bertha L. Gould,
conveying the West 27 feet of: Lot 3 of Folker's Farmington
Acres, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 3, Town 1 South, Range .9 East, Livonia Township (now
City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan.
Warranty Deed dated April 29, 1967 executed by
Gertrude C. Dunaman, and
Quit Claim Deed dated April 29, 1967 executed by
Frederick T. Harrison and Vera B. Harrison,
each conveying the East 60 feet of the following
described parcel: The South 66.0 feet of the
North 2046.0 feet of the E. 1/2 of the E. 1/2 of
the N,E. 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(1 acre - Parcel 04Q)
the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
the aforesaid deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#537-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 2,
1967 from the Department of Law transmitting for the Council's acceptance
a Warranty Deed dated April 10, 1967 executed by William E. Parks and
Susan R. Parks, his wife, obtained pursuant to council resolution #229-67
which deed conveys to the City of Livonia a certain parcel of land in
Section 21 adjacent to the YMCA site and which parcel of land is more
particularly described as follows :
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That part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 21, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
L of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a
point on the N. and S. 1/4 line of Section 21 distant N. 0°49'15"
W. 1308.82 feet from the south 1/4 corner of said section,
proceeding thence N. 0° 49' 15" W, 165.09 feet; thence N. 0°03'33"
W, 802.18 feet, thence S. 88° 55' 54" E, 1319.80 feet, thence
S. 0° 08' 54" E, 614.09 feet; thence N. 89° 04' 15" W, 1233.02
feet, thence S. 0° 08' 54" E, 350 feet; thence N. 89° 04' 15" W, 86
feet to the point of beginning, containing 19.36 acres, more or
less.
the Council does hereby accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed which was
recorded with the Register of Deeds Office on April 11, 1967 in Liber
16268 Page 185, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to file the same
in his office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES : Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, *Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Milligan abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 19 of Ordinance No. 27, as amended.
LBy Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#538-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Engineer
dated May 8, 1967, approved by the Mayor and Director of Public Works,
to which is attached a letter from the Michigan State Highway Department
dated May 4, 1967 and which submits a contract between the State and the
City in connection with the Operational Betterment Project M-102 (Eight
Mile Road) at BS96 (Grand River Avenue), the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement in behalf of the
City of Livonia which sets forth the City's share of the cost in this
regard; and further the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $2,550.00
(25% of $10,200.00) from the Reserve for Contingencies Account to the
Road Improvement Account for the project and does authorize the expenditure
of said sum within thirty (30) days after the execution of said contract;
and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward two certified
copies of this resolution together with the signed cost agreement to the
Michigan State Highway Department, Stevens T. Mason Building, Lansing,
Michigan 48926, to the attention of Mr. H. N. Brunvand.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES : Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
is NAYS : None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
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#539-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 8, 1967, from the City Engineer, approved by the Mayor and
the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price bid of Macomb Concrete Corporation, 33180 Kelly Road, Fraser,
Michigan, for the installation of improvements in connection with the
1967 Miscellaneous Paving Project as follows:
1. Arcola Avenue from Plymouth Road to West Chicago Road
2. Lyndon Avenue from Middlebelt Road to Henry Ruff Road
3. Faj.rfield Avenue South of Five Mile Road
4. Brookfield Avenue South of Five Mile Road
for the estimated cost of $209,859.55 (based on the Engineering Division's
estimate of units of work involved), and subject to a final payment based
on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with the unit
prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in
fact the lowest bid received for this work, and further, the Council does
hereby authorize an advance of $209,859.55 from the General Funds for this
purpose, said sum to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the sale of Special
Assessment Bonds in connection with the aforesaid four (4) special
assessment districts, 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 incidental to
the full performance of this resolution, such contract to be made subject
to the acquisition of the additional rights-of-way necessary on Brookfield
and Fairfield Avenues, and the Director of Public Works is hereby author-
ized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#540-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendation of the City
Engineer dated May 11, 1967, approved by the Mayor and Director of Public
Works, and to which is attached a letter from Gunnar Birkerts and Associates,
Architects, dated April 24, 1967, in connection with the construction of
the Alfred Noble Library, and it appearing from the aforementioned com-
munications that the necessary affidavits, waivers of liens and guarantees
having been filed, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in the
amount of $26,835.00 to the Kruse Company, 17800 East Warren Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan 48224, which sum represents the balance due on a contract
between that company and the City of Livonia dated December 7, 1965 for the
construction of the Alfred Noble Library; provided, however, that the sum
of $1,000.00 shall be retained from the aforesaid amount for the purpose
of insuring the completion of certain minor items of work which are
enumerated in the letter from the architect, such amount to be released
upon the certification of the Director of Public Works to the City Clerk
that such minor items of work have been satisfactorily completed; and
further the Council concurs with the recommendation of the Director of
Public Works and does hereby accept, in behalf of the City of Livonia, the
said building in the manner indicated; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to the full performance
of this resolution.
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A -1-4111 call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#541-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 5, 1967, from
the Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit by the Vice President, wherein
it is requested that certain suburban offices of the Manufacturers National
Bank of Detroit be designated as collecting agents and depository for
taxes, the Council does hereby approve and designate the following branches
of the Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit as the authorized collecting
agents of the City Treasurer of the City of Livonia, Michigan for the
collection of taxes:
COLLECTING AGENT ONLY
Branch 48, 33452 Eight Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan
Branch 52, 26716 Seven Mile Road, Redford Township, Michigan
Branch 15, 26095 Five Mile Road, Redford Township, Michigan
COLLECTING AGENT AND DEPOSITARY
Branch 57, 29049 Joy Road, Westland, Michigan
provided, however, that the collections made by such banks on every day
that such collections are made shall be reported to and accounted for,
to the City Treasurer on the next business day by payment of the funds so
collected and the delivery of duplicate copies of the receipted tax bills
as issued by the bank, on the condition that all such collections shall
be done without cost to the City and individual taxpayer, and further,
that such banks are hereby authorized to stamp the Treasurer's name on
such tax receipts for and on behalf of said officer, and further, that the
foregoing agency agreement be continued until terminated by either party
thereto on giving ten (10) days notice to the opposite party at its last
known post office address prior to the date the termination is to be
effective; and further, that the foregoing agency agreement shall not
become binding upon the parties hereto until an agreement in writing setting
forth the foregoing terms shall be entered into and signed by a responsible
officer of the bank as agent and by the City Treasurer for and on behalf
of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#542-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 8,
1967, from the President of the Hearthstone Homeowners' Association regard-
ing the installation of subdivision identification markers in the right-of-
way at the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Brentwood Avenue, the
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Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare an
appropriate agreement in which the City gives authorization for the use
of necessary portions of right-of-way for the above stated purpose; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are herein authorized to affix their signatures
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to the aforesaid agreement.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#543-67 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 No, 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, June 26, 1967 at 7:45
P. M., at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
on the following item:
Petition No. 67-3-1-6 initiated by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located
approximately 200 feet south of Six Mile Road and approximately
180 feet west of Middlebelt Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 14 from RUFA to C-2, the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution #4-49-67 recommended to the City Council that
Petition 67-3-1-6 be granted;
and further that the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause
to have a statement indicating the nature and location of the proposed
change of zoning as set forth above first to be published in the official
newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Livonia as well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public
utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any pub-
lic 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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#544-67 RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Council of the City of
Livonia for the month of June 1967, will be held on the 5th, 12th and the
26th.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#545-67 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 No. 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 Wednesday, June 28, 1967, at 8:00
P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
on the following item:
Petition 67-3-1-9 submitted by Slavik Builders, Inc. for a change
of zoning on the east side of Farmington Road approximately 550
feet north of Six Mile Road in Section 10 from PS to C-1, the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution #4-51-67
recommended to the City Council that Petition 67-3-1-9 be granted,
and further that the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have
a statement indicating the nature and location of the proposed change of
zoning as set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper
of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to not less than fifteen (15) dyas prior to said public hearing
cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility
company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility
or railroad within the districts or zones affected; and the City Clerk is
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#546-67 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 No. 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 Wednesday, June 28, 1967, at
8:30 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, on the following item:
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, the City
Planning Commission having in its resolution #4-61-67 recommended
to the City Council that Petition 66-11-1-33 be denied;
and further that the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause to have
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a statement indicating the nature and location of the proposed change of
zoning as set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper
of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing
cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility
company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility
or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and the City Clerk is
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#547-67 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 No. 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 Wednesday, June 28, 1967, at 8 45
P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
on the following item
Petition 67-2-1-3 submitted by Donald G. Van Every, Van-Allen
Builders, Inc. for a change of zoning on the west side of
Middlebelt approximately 660 feet north of Six Mile Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 from R1A to R-7, the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution #4-59-67 recommended to the
City Council that Petition 67-2-1-3 be granted,
and further that the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing cause
to have a statement indicating the nature and location of the proposed
change of zoning as set forth above first to be published in the official
newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Livonia as well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public
utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public
utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected; and the
City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#548-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 27,
1967 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
#4-56-67 adopted by the Commission on April 18, 1967, with regard to
Petition No. 67-3-2-7 submitted by A. Charles Wise requesting permission
to construct the Livonia Family Y building as a waiver use on property
zoned R-2 and located on the west side of Stark Road, approximately 1330
feet north of Schoolcraft Road in Section 21 (Parcel 21V), the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Com-
mission and Petition No. 67-3-2-7 is hereby approved and granted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#549-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Planning
Commission dated April 27, 1967 which transmits its resolution #4-55-67
adopted on April 18, 1967, wherein Part V of the Master Plan of the City
of Livonia entitled "Master School and Park Plan" was amended so as to
delete property located on the west side of Stark Road approximately 1330
feet north of Schoolcraft Road in Section 21, the Council does hereby
acknowledge the receipt of the same.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#550-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the City Planning
Commission dated April 27, 1967 which transmits its resolution #4-48-67
adopted on April 18, 1967, wherein Part I of the Master Plan of the City
of Livonia entitled "Master Thoroughfare Plan" was amended so as to delete
the proposed 86 foot thoroughfare through the North 1/2 of Sections 26, 27,
28 and 29, the Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of the same.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the repprt and recommendation
of the Budget Director dated May 11, 1967, approved by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Radio Corporation of America, 8635
Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, for supplying the City with 3
Mobile Radios for the Fire Department at a price of $548.55 per unit and
for supplying the City with 6 Mobile Radios for the Department of Public
Works at a price of $672.75 per unit, such having been in fect the lowest
bid received for these items.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#551-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Budget Director dated May 11, 1967, approved by the Mayor, regarding
bids on Mobile Radios for the Fire Department and the Department of Public
Works, the Council does hereby table this matter to the Study Meeting to
be held on June 12, 1967.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : Salvadore.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
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#552-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations Division dated May 11, 1967, approved
by the Mayor, Director of Public Works and Budget Director, the Council
does hereby accept the following bids for supplying the City of Livonia
with the following items for the period from June 1,1967 through
May 31, 1968:
(1) The bid of Hayes Washed Sand and Gravel Co., 15205 Middlebelt Road,
Livonia, Michigan for:
Aggregates, Delivered to yard-
22A Stone @ $3.32 per ton
1-1/4" (9A) Stone @ 3.32 per ton
31A Stone (Sealcoating) @ 3.32 per ton
31B Gravel @ 2.72 per ton
Natural Sand (2NS) @ 1.28 per ton
Masonry Sand (2NS) @ 2.05 per ton
348 Stone @ 2.75 per ton
Grade A Backfill @ .99 per ton
Akgregatesr Spread on Streets-
1-1/4 ' (99A Stone) @ 3.32 per ton
4A Stone @ 2.57 per ton
Maintenance and 60-40 Gravel-
22A Gravel, delivered @ 1.20 per ton
22A Gravel, spread @ 1.25 per ton
22A Gravel, picked up at pit @ .85 per ton
21A Gravel, delivered @ 1.72 per ton
21A Gravel, spread @ 1.77 per ton
60-40 Washed Gravel, delivered @ 1.75 per ton
(2) The bid of Mather Supply Company, 46410 Grand River, Novi, Michigan,
for:
Aggregates, delivered to yard-
Grade B Backfill @ 1.40 per ton
(3) The bid of Edw. C. Levy Co. , 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan,
for:
Slag Aggregates, Blast Furnace, delivered to yard-
25A Slag @ 3.72 per ton
31A Slag @ 3.72 per ton
9A Slag @ 3.75 per ton
3A Slag @ 3.75 per ton
29A Slag @ 3.72 per ton
Slag Aggregates, Open Hearth, delivered to yard-
22X Slag @ 1.95 per ton
3X Slag @ 1.95 per ton
Slag Aggregates, Blast Furnace, Spread on streets-
9A Slag @ 3.75 per ton
3A Slag @ 3.75 per ton
the aforesaid bids having been in fact the lowest bids received for the
items indicated.
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liA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#553-67 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 Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#554-67 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize and direct
the Department of Law to do all things necessary pursuant to the authori-
zations previously provided for in council resolution #324-67 for the
purpose of obtaining appraisers in connection with the proposed acquisition
of the property which is the subject of the City's application to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Project No. Mich. OSA-58(A),
such appraisals to be obtained and submitted in accordance with standards
prescribed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and according
L to the rates established by the Wayne County Road Commission; and further,
the City Clerk is hereby directed and authorized to pay said appraisers
upon notification by the Department of Law that the appraisals have been
received, the Council reaffirming the prior authorization set forth in
council resolution #324-67 for the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$16,500.00 from the First Series of the $4,400,000.00 Parks and Recreation-
al Facilities Bonds for this purpose, with the condition, however, that
in the event that federal assistance grant is approved with respect to
the City's application in this regard, then to the extent that said
federal monies are obtained, the same shall be reimbursed to the foregoing
general obligation bond issue; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES : Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#555-67 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 12, 1967,
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation regarding the construction
of swimming pools by the City, the Council does hereby request that the
Director of Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Commission interview
architects and thereafter submit their recommendations to the Council for
the employment of an architect or architects who would prepare plans and
specifications for the construction of three (3) City outdoor swimming
pools and bathhouse facilities.
8754
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#556-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendation of the Mayor
with regard to the development of the Livonia Municipal Golf Course
(Whispering Willows), the Council does hereby request that the Director
of Public Works together with the Parks and Recreation Commission interview
architects and thereafter submit their recommendations to the Council for
the purpose of employing an architect or architects to prepare the plans
and specifications which are necessary for the construction of an
expandable club house (pro shop, concession, dining area, rest rooms -
lockers and showers to be added by extension at a later date), as well
as the construction of a maintenance building (equipment storage and
repair facilities) to be located at Livonia's Municipal Golf Course.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS : None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#557-67 RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Safety and the Chief of the
Police Division are hereby requested to submit a report which sets forth
the reasons, if any, for continuing to provide police personnel at the
Detroit Race Course, the extent to which such service is now presently
being provided as well as the details relative to what service has been
provided at the Detroit Race Course in the past.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#558-67 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendation of the Civil
Service Commission, the following City employees be given raises retroac-
tive to December 1, 1966:
PRESENT NEW
(1) Director of Public Works $ 13,500 $16,500
imill (2) Water and Sewer Commissioner 11,500 13,200
(3) Director of Public Safety 3,600 5,150
(20 hours per week)
(4) City Attorney 10,000 11,900
(5) City Assessor 12,500 13,500
lowNEW$755
PRESENT'
(6) Executive Secretary $ 7,000 $ 8,033
(7) Youth Employment Director 5,722 6,700
(8) Civil Defense Director 1,320 2,775
(9) Municipal Judge 11,500 15,200
(10) Present classification of the secretary
to the Council (SECRETARY IV) be retitled
to COUNCIL SECRETARY at Salary Grade 132
(Step 5 - $8,403.20) 3 8,403.20
and further, the Council does hereby amend, modify, and repeal to the
extent necessary, all prior resolutions and actions which are in conflict
with the action taken herein.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by *Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the matter of salary increases for certain City
employees be tabled until such time as a meeting is arranged by the
Committee of the Whole to study same.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling resolution with the following result:
AYES: Milligan and Ventura.
NAYS : Salvadore, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
The Vice-President declared the tabling resolution denied.
*The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 10:41 P. M.
to support the above resolution, and resumed the Chair at 10:43 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, McNamara, Milligan, Raymond and *Ventura.
NAYS: None.
*Counci aan Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 19 of Ordinance No. 27, as amended.
Councilman Ventura wishes the record to show that he abstained from voting
rather than to vote "no", as he felt that some of the raises were warranted and some
were not.
ihr,
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan,
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#559-67 RESOLVED, that the Municipal Building Authority, together with
the Department of Law, enter into negotiations with the Board of Trustees
of St. Faults Lutheran Church, located on Farmington Road south of Five
Mile Road, to acquire the land and buildings owned by said Church, for the
purpose of converting the same for use as an annex for city offices, as
well as by the Municipal Court, to be leased by the Municipal Building
Authority to the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, McNamara, Milligan and Raymond.
NAYS: Salvadore and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopt-
ed, this 575th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 11 07 P. M., May 23, 1967.
ADDISON W. BACO, Cit Clerk.