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MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On December 12, 1966, 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 8:33 P. M. Councilman Nash delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Peter A. Ventura, Rudolf R. Kleinert,
Jerry Raymond, Robert F. Nash, Edward H. McNamara, Jack Salvadore and Edward G.
Milligan. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Steve Polgar, City Attorney; Harry C. Tatigian, first Assistant City Attorney;
William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer; James A. Jordan, Police Chief; Victor
Phillips, Budget Director; Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Henry Sieferd, City
Assessor; Thomas Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Donald Nicholson, Director of
LPublic Safety; David A. Perry, Assistant City Attorney; Frank Kerby, Chief Building
Inspector; Don Hull, City Planner; John Nagy, Assistant City Planner; James L.
Miller, Personnel Director; Wilbert Cooper, Director of Civil Defense; David L.
Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; and Ronald L. Nisun, Constable.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1226-66 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 556th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held November 28, 1966, are hereby
approved.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Milligan
and supported by Councilman McNamara:
#1227-66 WHEREAS, December 12, 1966, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the
purchase of $1,150,000.00 General Obligation Park and Recreational
Facilities Bonds, Series I, 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;
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Bidder M�aturit Interest Rate Premium
Northern Trust Co. 1967-81 5.00 % $ 11.00
1982 4.70
L1983-96 4.50
Continental Ill. Bank 1967-82 5.00 142.49
& Trust 1983-96 4.50
First of Michigan Corp. 1967-81 5.00 -0-
1982-83 4-3/4
1984 4-5/8
1985-96 4.50
Halsey Stuart & Co., Inc.1967-81 5.00 140.30
1982-87 4-3/4
1988-96 4.6o
City National Bank 1967-81 5.00% 6.90
1982-89 4-3/4
1990-96 4.6o
Clark, Dodge & Co. 1967-79 5.00 805.00
1980-96 4-3/4
AND WHEREAS, the bid of Northern Trust Company has been deter-
mined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The bid of Northern Trust Company, 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: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President of the Council announced that the Council had received two
veto messages from the Mayor, the first on Ordinance No. 595, relative to Petition
65-10-1-37, adopted on November 28, 1966, and the second on Ordinance No. 598,
relative to Petition 65-11-1-39, also adopted on November 28, 1966.
Councilman Kleinert re-introduced Ordinance No. 595, Amending Section 23
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 3.28 Thereto, (Petition 65-10-1-37) and a roll call vote was conducted
thereon with the following result:
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AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Mayor's veto over-ruled, and the Ordinance would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash re-introduced Ordinance No. 598, 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 3.29 Thereto, (Petition 65-11-1-39) and a roll call vote was conducted
thereon with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the Mayor's veto over-ruled, and the Ordinance would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#1228-66 RESOLVED, that having received the letter from the Mayor dated
December 12, 1966 regarding the option on the Pickitt property, and
not fully understanding the program as made in it by the Mayor, the
Council requests that the Mayor clarify his position and inform the
Council as to how the land is to be purchased and by the use of what
funds; and further, that having considered a letter dated November 23,
1966 from the Department of Law concerning an Option to Purchase for the
sum of $1.00 which was obtained from Harry Pickitt and Wilma A. Pickitt,
his wife, the owners of property commonly identified as Parcel K-2 in
Section 6, which consists of ten acres more or less and which is part
of an overall site which is 100 acres in size located in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 6 and for which an application for a federal 50% grant
in aid has previously been submitted under the Open-Space Land Program,
the Council does hereby accept the said Option to Purchase for the
following described land:
That part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 6, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the east line
of Haggerty Road distant S. 88° 09' S. 60 feet and
N. 1° 51' E. 2050.39 feet from the S. W. corner of
Section 6 and proceeding thence N. 1° 51' E. along
the east line of Haggerty Road (120 feet in width)
480.13 feet; thence along a curve to the right 31.42
feet to the south line of Phillips Road, said curve
having a radius of 20.00 feet and a long chord of
28.19 feet in length with a bearing of N. 46° 39' 39"
E.; thence tangent to said curve S. 88° 31' 42" E.
along the south line of Phillips Road (43 feet in
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width) 851.54 feet; thence S. 10 51' W. 500 feet;
thence N. 88° 31' 42" W. 871.41 feet to the point
of beginning, containing 10.00 acres more or
less;
such option to be for a four-month period commencing November 21,
1966 and terminating on March 20, 1967, and to be based upon the terms
and conditions as outlined in the aforesaid communication from the
Department of Law; and further, the Council does hereby amend, rescind
and modify council resolution 1182-66 to the extent necessary to make
the same consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and
adopted:
#1229-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel
Director dated December 9, 1966, approved by the Mayor and the Budget
Director, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on December 6, 1966, wherein the Commission, pursuant to
Council resolution #984-66, recommends that the Council concur in a pro-
posed contract drafted by the Department of Law and signed by representa-
L, tives of Council 23 and Local 192 of the International Union of the
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and wherein
the Commission further requests that the Council concur in the necessary
amendments to the Compensation Plan and the Insurance and Disability Plan
in order to effectuate the aforesaid agreement, the Council does hereby
approve and concur in the aforesaid action and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to the aforesaid contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, 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, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and
adopted:
#1230-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Personnel
Director dated December 9, 1966, approved by the Mayor and Budget Director,
which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
December 6, 1966 with respect to rates and benefits for classifications in
the City service not represented by employee organizations, wherein the
Commission has made a recommendation to the Council for these classifica-
tions, to be effective December 1, 1966, excepting therefrom supervisory
personnel in the Police Department, winter and summer recreation classifi-
cations, and administrative classifications including department heads,
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assistant department heads and assistant attorney classifications, the
Council does hereby approve of and concur in the recommendations made by
the Civil Service Commission, which rate adjustments and improved
benefits shall be as follows:
1. An increase in rate of 37¢ an hour or 10%, whichever is
greater;
2. The City's assumption of the full cost and payment for the
present $6000 employee life insurance, accident and sick-
ness policy;
3. Payment of 25% of accumulated sick leave in cash upon
retirement, death or duty disability;
4. An additional one-half (1/2) day holiday the afternoon of
New Year's Eve; and
5. The payment in cash at time and a half (1-1/2) for overtime
for employees earning no more than $7650.00 a year, and the
payment in cash at straight time for employees earning more
than $7650.00 a year;
further, the aforesaid action shall apply to the classifications set forth
in the aforesaid communication; further, employees in the classifications
of Foreman I and II shall be compensated in the manner indicated with
respect to overtime and shift premium pay; further, the following temporary
classifications shall be adjusted in the following manner:
Classification Present Proposed
Rate Rate
Library Page I $1.43 $1.70
Co-op Trainee 1.12 1.40
Special Police 2.20 2.50
Special Police, Sgt. 2.36 2.65
Special Police, Lt. 2.50 2.80
and the Council does hereby defer action at this time on the recommendation
for reclassification of Librarian II and Personnel Analyst.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1231-66 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby table the proposed
amendment to Ordinance No. 543, (Petition 66-5-6-9), submitted by the
Department of Law, introduced by Councilman Milligan on November 28, 1966,
to the Study Meeting of December 12, 1966.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: Milligan, Kleinert, and McNamara.
The President declared the tabling resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1232-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated August 22, 1966 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution #8-133-66 in regard to Petition 66-6-1-13 submitted by
Harry B. Wright in behalf of Mrs. Lillian Finkell and Ralph E. and
Isabelle C. Wright, requesting to rezone property located on the east side
of Melvin Avenue between Seven Mile Road and Clarita Avenue, Parcel Bla
from R1A to C-2 for a general commercial development, and Parcel Blb from
R1A to R-7 for a multiple housing development, in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 11, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on October 26, 1966 pursuant to its resolution #938-66,
the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 66-6-1-13 is hereby denied for the
reasons set forth in the Planning Commission's denial.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice-President at 9:11 P. M.
to speak on the above matter, and resumed the Chair at 9:17 P. M.
The Minutes of the Drainage Boards for the Blue Drain and for Livonia
Drains 24, 25, 1, 11, 22 and 23, transmitted by the Deputy Drain Commissioner, were
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1233-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer and the Water and Sewer Commissioner dated November 8, 1966,
approved by the Mayor and Director of Public Works, as well as a letter
from John E. Hiltz & Associates, Inc. dated October 31, 1966, with regard
to the contract with D'Agostini Construction Co., Inc. in connection with
the construction of the Seven Mile-Flamingo Sanitary Sewer, Area 4a,
W.C.R.C. Job No. S-210-C1, wherein it is indicated that the project has
been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the plans and specifica-
tions of the City of Livonia and the Wayne County Road Commission, the
Council does hereby determine to consent to and approve of the Wayne
County Road Commission processing the final payment for this project and
the release of the contractor and acceptance of the improvement; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to the Wayne County Road Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1234-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer and the Water and Sewer Commissioner dated November 8, 1966,
approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, as well as a
letter from John E. Hiltz & Associates, Inc. dated October 31, 1966, with
regard to the contract with D'Agostini Construction Co., Inc. in connection
with the construction of the Hubbard-Baseline Sanitary Sewer, Area 4b,
W.C.R.C. Job No. S-210-C2, wherein it is indicated that the project has
been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the plans and specifica-
tions of the City of Livonia and the Wayne County Road Commission, the
Council does hereby determine to consent to and approve of the Wayne
County Road Commission processing the final payment for this project and
the release of the contractor and acceptance of the improvement; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Wayne County Road Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1235-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief City
Engineer dated November 7, 1966, approved by the Mayor and Director of
Public Works, which transmits 2 Quit Claim Deeds from the Livonia Public
Schools School District, submitted pursuant to council resolution #373-66,
conveying and dedicating to the City of Livonia certain property, without
reservations or qualifications, in connection with the Newburgh Road
Water Transmission Main, and which deeds are more particularly described
as follows:
Quit Claim Deed dated October 27, 1966, executed by
A. Edward Katz, Secretary, Board of Education, Livonia
Public Schools School District, conveying the west 60 feet
of the following described parcel;
(Parcel 17E1b2, E2b, Hlb, H2) - The South 1/2 of the
South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan;
and
Quit Claim Deed dated October 27, 1966, executed by
A. Edward Katz, Secretary, Board of Education, Livonia
Public Schools School District, conveying the west 60 feet
of the following described parcel:
(Parcel 08H2a, H2bl) - The North 50 acres of the South-
west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the South
350 feet of the West 250 feet thereof;
the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have such documents recorded in the Office of the Wayne County
Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1236-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from
Elmdale, Inc. by E. C. Schubiner, Secretary, dated November 10, 1966,
and before determining to install street lights on Lancaster Avenue,
north of Five Mile Road, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the Chief
City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of
parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to
prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and
an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk
together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should
be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which assessments
may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3.03
and 4.01 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1237-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 7, 1966, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Item
No. 8 of council resolution #651-65 adopted on June 30, 1965, subsequently
amended by council resolution #174-66 adopted on February 9, 1966, so as
to reduce the sidewalk bond for remaining sidewalk installation in
Greenwood Farms Subdivision to $12,000.00 of which at least $2,400.00
shall be in cash, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the
City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; and further, the general
improvement bond in the amount of $5,500.00 in cash shall remain unchanged;
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: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1238-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
November 14, 1966 from the Department of Law transmitting four Warranty
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Deeds, submitted pursuant to council resolution #985-66, conveying
certain rights-of-way to the City of Livonia in connection with the
Farmington Road widening project between Seven and Eight Mile Roads,
which deeds are more particularly described as:
Warranty Deed dated November 7, 1966 executed by
Clyde Francis Centers and Edna Marie Centers, his
wife, conveying:
the west 60 feet of that part of the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
on the west section line distant due South, 823.96 feet,
from the N. W. corner of Section 3 and proceeding thence
S 89° 55' 30" E, 431.38 feet; thence S 0° 011 20" E,
449.95 feet; thence N 89° 55' 10" W, 431.56 feet; thence
due North along the west section line, 449.91 feet to the
point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 03F4)
Warranty Deed dated November 8, 1966 executed by
Claron D. Shultz and Wilma L. Schultz, his wife, conveying:
the east 60 feet of Parcel 04D1 which parcel is described
as the south 118 feet of the north 580 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., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County,
Michigan.
Warranty Deed dated November 8, 1966 executed by Viola Sweezie
conveying:
The west 60 feet of the following described parcel (Parcel
03M) : that part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the west
line of said section distant North, 1797.0 feet from the
southwest corner of Section 3 and proceeding thence north
along said west line, 183.0 feet; thence East, 218.0 feet;
thence South, 183.0 feet; thence west, 218.0 feet to the
point of beginning.
Warranty Deed dated November 8, 1966 executed by Robert K.
Sweezie and Viola A. Sweezie, his wife, conveying:
the west 17 feet of Lots 1 and 2 of Westmore Subdivision
of part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as
recorded in liber 48, page 85 of plats, Wayne County records.
the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
the aforesaid Warranty Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have such documents recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Nash introduced the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(Petition 66-2-3-2)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if it were word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#1239-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Chief of the
Police Division and the Director of Public Safety dated October 28, 1966,
approved by the Mayor and Budget Director, the Council does hereby reject
all bids received for supplying the City with a Polygraph and for supply-
ing the City with a Stoelting Subject's Chair, for the reason that the
Council does not feel such equipment is necessary at this time.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication from the Department of Law dated November 18, 1966
regarding Court Case No. 320-964 (Robert Herndon vs. City of Livonia), was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1240-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 7, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor, Water and Sewer Commissioner, and the Director of Public Works,
and the attached final construction estimate dated November 7, 1966, and
the Contractor's Affidavit and a copy of Change Order #1 which are attach-
ed to such communication, and having also considered the communication
dated November 18, 1966 from the Assistant City Engineer in connection
with a request made by the U. S. Fidelity & Guarantee Company with regard
to this matter, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in the
amount of $1,911.50 from the Water Division Funds made payable to the
A. & J. Construction Company, 12753 Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan and
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the U. S. Fidelity & Guarantee Company, which sum includes the full and
complete balance due on a contract dated August 4, 1965 and also a sum
of $200.00 for additional work performed by the aforesaid A. & J.
Construction Company in connection with the 1965 Hydrant Installation
Program, it being the understanding of the Council that all work under
the said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards
and specifications, and that the contractor has filed his declaration
that there is no money owing for any labor or material in connection with
the work performed under the said contract; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#12L4.1-66 RFSOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 14, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor and the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release
any and all bond requirements and financial assurances which have been
previously deposited with and/or required by the City in accordance with
the improvements to be installed in the Livonia Meadows Subdivision
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, it appearing from the afore-
said report of the Chief City Engineer that all required improvements
have been satisfactorily installed; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby required 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, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Salvadore was excused at 9:36 P. M.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1242-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 31, 1966, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, the Consulting Landscape
Architect, and the Director of Public Works, and the attached final
construction estimate dated October 31, 1966, and the Contractor's
Affidavit, Contractor's Declaration and Change Orders 1 & 2 which are
attached to such communication, the Council does hereby authorize final
payment in the amount of $1,397.50 to Harry Fox, Inc., 28150 Hayes Road,
Roseville, Michigan, which sum includes the full and complete balance
due on a contract dated June 6, 1966 and also a sum of $1,204.00 for
additional work performed by the aforesaid company in connection with
clearing and grubbing of additional acreage for the back nine (hole #12
and hole #15), with regard to Contract No. 1 for the development of the
Whispering Willows Golf Course, it being the understanding of the Council
that all work under the said contract has been completed in accordance
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with City standards and specifications, and that the contractor has filed
his declaration that there is no money owing for any labor or material in
connection with the work performed under said contract; and for this
purpose the Council does hereby authorize an advance of $1,204.00 from the
General Funds for the purpose set forth in this resolution, the same to be
reimbursed from the proceeds of the S1,150,000.00 General Obligation Park
and Recreational Facilities Bonds, Series I; 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: Nash, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
At 9:38 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
meeting.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1243-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Alvin G.
Shippel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church, 15005 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan, dated November 17, 1966,
wherein it is requested that a street light be installed on or near the
front of the church property at 39020 Five Mile Road, Livonia, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#1244-66 RFROLVED„ that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 15, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to
Bonadeo Corporation, 24801 Five Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239, the
$13,000.00 bond deposited with the City in accordance with Council
Resolution No. 444-60 adopted July 25, 1960, as amended by resolution
#614-60 adopted October 17, 1960, in connection with improvements to be
installed in Fairway Farms Subdivision No. 3, located in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 17, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, it appearing
from the aforementioned report of the Chief City Engineer that all re-
quired improvements have been satisfactorily installed; 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: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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The Municipal Court report for the month of October, 1966, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1245-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 17,
1966 from the Department of Law transmitting two Warranty Deeds, submitted
pursuant to council resolution #985-66, conveying certain rights-of-way to
the City of Livonia in connection with the Farmington Road widening project
between Seven and Eight Mile Roads, which deeds are more particularly
described as:
Warranty Deed dated September 20, 1966 executed by
Jose Rabinovich and Elisa Rabinovich, his wife, and
Walter Muller and Bluma F. Muller, his wife, conveying:
the easterly 60 feet of a parcel of property described
as follows: That part of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as the East 1/2 of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 4, except
that part thereof described as beginning at a point on
the South line of said section distant S. 89° 57' 10"
West, 1176.20 feet from the Southeast corner of Section
4 and proceeding thence S. 89° 57' 10" West along said
South line, 150.10 feet; thence N. 0° 05' East, 600.0
feet; thence N. 89° 57' 10" East, 1)18.95 feet; thence S.
0° 00' 50" East 600.0 feet to the point of beginning
and also except that part thereof described as begin-
ning at a point on the East line of said section dis-
tant N. 0° 00' 50" West 375.0 feet from the Southeast
corner of Section 4 and proceeding thence S. 89° 571
10" West 351.20 feet; thence N. 0° 00' 50" West 150.0
feet; thence S. 89° 57' 10" West 75.0 feet; thence
N. 0° 00' 50" West, 75.0 feet; thence S. 89° 57' 10"
West 75.0 feet; thence N. 0° 00' 50" West, 1217.04 feet;
thence N. 89° 57' 10" East, 501.20 feet to the East line
of Section 4; thence S. 0° 00' 50" East along said line,
1442.04 feet to the point of beginning; also except the
South 60 feet of the East 300 feet thereof, subject to
the rights of the public in Farmington Road,
Also
The easterly 60 feet of a parcel of property described
as follows: That part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast
1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point
on the East line of said Section distant North along said
line 1200.00 feet; thence West 501.20 feet; thence North
617.04 feet; thence East 501.20 feet to the East section
line; thence South along said line 617.04 feet to the
point of beginning, subject to the rights of the public
Lin Farmington Road;
Warranty Deed dated November 14, 1966 executed by Lillian
Trapp conveying:
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The East 60 feet of the following parcel: The south
66.0 feet of the North 891.0 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.,
Livonia Township (now City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. (04F)
the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
the aforesaid Warranty Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have such documents recorded in the Office of the Wayne County 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, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1246-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Municipal
Judge dated November 18, 1966 with regard to the bids received for the
renovation of the storage area attached to the Municipal Court in order
to provide the Probation Department with adequate facilities, the Council
does hereby reject the same and does hereby request that the Director of
Public Works and the Budget Director do all things necessary to readvertise
and take new bids in connection with this matter.
The letter from the Mayor, dated November 28, 1966 relative to CR1131-66
(Federal Aid for Civic Center Underground Wiring), was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#1247-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 25, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor and Director of Public Works, and the attached final construction
estimate dated November 25, 1966, the Council does hereby authorize final
payment in the amount of S1,096.80 to Weissman Contracting Corp., 15500
Telegraph Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239, which sum includes the full and
complete balance due on a contract dated August 31, 1966, in connection
with the Farmington Road Sanitary Sewer Extension to Awrey Bakery, it
being the understanding of the Council that all work under the said
contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications, and that the contractor has filed his declaration that
there is no money owing for any labor or material in connection with the
work performed under the said contract; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#1248-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated October 19, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, and the Director of
Public Works, and the attached final construction estimate dated October 19,
1966, and the Contractor's Affidavit and Waivers of Lien which are attached
to such communication, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in
the amount of 31,729.10 to Ray Warren Excavating Company, 27629 Haggerty Road,
Farmington, Michigan, which sum includes the full and complete balance due
on a contract dated June 9, 1966, in connection with the construction of
pond and earth dam of Whispering Willows Golf Course (Contract No. 5), it
being the understanding of the Council that all work under the said contract
has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications, and
that the contractor has filed his declaration that there is no money owing
for any labor or material in connection with the work performed under the
said contract; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1249-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 16, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to
Jako Land Company, 15030 Wyoming, Detroit, Michigan 48221, the 38,000.00
bond and the $3,000.00 bond deposited with the City in accordance with
Council Resolution No. 791-61 adopted November 13, 1961, as subsequently
amended by resolutions #473-62, #609-62, #687-62, #751-62, #44-65 and
#765-65, in connection with improvements to be installed in Madonna Estates
Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, it appearing from the aforementioned report of
the Chief City Engineer that all required improvements have been
satisfactorily installed; provided, however, that the proprietor of the
subject subdivision shall be required to make an escrow deposit with the
City Clerk of $500.00 cash to insure the construction of 600 feet of
sidewalk in this subdivision, such amount to be reimbursed to the
proprietor upon a certification being received from the Chief City
Engineer that such sidewalk has been satisfactorily installed; and the
City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the Dill performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1250-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 9, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Page 8360
Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to
Biltmore Building Company, 22100 Greenfield, Detroit, Michigan 48237, the
S11,500.00 bond deposited with the City in accordance with Council
Resolution No. 643-61 adopted September 18, 1961, as subsequently amended
by resolutions #367-62, #507-62, #712-62 and #253-65, in connection with
improvements to be installed in Biltmore Estates Subdivision located in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
it appearing from the aforementioned report of the Chief City Engineer
that all required improvements have been satisfactorily installed; and
further, the Council does hereby authorize the release of the $5,000.00
deposit which has been held by the City in escrow pursuant to council
resolution #643-61 and which was for the purpose of maintaining the
drainage ditch referred to in the aforesaid communication and which
requirement has been completed in accordance with City standards in this
regard; 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: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1251-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated November 10, 1966 from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the
Mayor and Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby reject the
bids received for the improvement of Arcola Avenue, south to West Chicago,
and does hereby request that the City Engineer and the Budget Director
do all things necessary to readvertise and take new bids in connection with
this project during the months of February and March of 1967.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1252-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Director of
the License Division of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated
November 25, 1966, regarding an application from Leo R. Burton, 37630
Sherwood Court, Livonia, Michigan, for a now full year Class "C" license
to be located in the City of Livonia, the same is hereby referred to the
Committee of the Whole for its consideration along with all other such
applications.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#1253-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated November 29,
1966 from C. A. Hoffman, Manager of Livonia Lanes, 31630 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, requesting permission to serve alcoholic beverages on
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the concourse area of the aforementioned bowling establishment for one
night only during the hours permissible under law, for the purpose of
having a closed party on New Year's Eve, the Council does hereby determine
that there having been a good cause shown to suspend the restriction
imposed in Section 15.6 of Ordinance No. 12, as amended, does hereby
grant permission and authorization to the Livonia Lanes bowling establish-
ment, 31630 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, to serve alcoholic beverages
on the concourse area (not to include bowling lane approach areas), for
one night only commencing 9:00 P. M. on December 31, 1966 and ending
2:30 A. M. on January 1, 1967.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1254-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 23,
1966 transmitting a Quit Claim Deed executed on November 9, 1966 by Charles
G. Brown and Genevieve M. Brown, his wife, regarding the dedication of
a portion of Parcel 32J in connection with the proposed widening of
Plymouth Road, which deed is more particularly described as follows:
Land situated in the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne and State of Michigan, and more particularly
described as beginning at a point on the north line of
Section 32, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., distant 656.20 feet
S 89° E., from the North quarter section corner of
said Section; thence running S 1° 04' W., 60 feet
measured from the center of Plymouth Road; thence
S 88° 32' E., 215.20 feet; thence N. 0° 04' E., 60
feet to the center of Plymouth Road; thence N 89°
00' W., to the point of beginning.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County 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, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1255-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated November 23,
1966 from the Department of Law transmitting a Warranty Deed, submitted
pursuant to council resolution #617-66, covering acquisition of certain
property in connection with the Farmington Road widening project between
Seven and Eight Mile Road, which deed is more particularly described
as follows:
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A Warranty Deed dated November 21, 1966 executed by
Robert Chouinard and Nancy J. Chouinard, his wife,
conveying to the City of Livonia the east 60.0
feet of the following described parcel: the south
105.86 feet of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia
Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan.
(Parcel 04-Y)
the Council does hereby accept for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have such deeds recorded in the Office of the Wayne County 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, Milligan, Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore„ seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1256-66 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 Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#1257-66 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the Board of
Wayne County Road Commissioners to consider the amendment and modification
of the Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and the Board of
County Road Commissioners authorized by Council Resolution No. 300-66 so
as to make provision therein for the continuation of a parkway and
boulevard treatment from the present northerly most authorized point to a
point approximately 1,000 feet north of Five Mile Road, the design of
which shall be consistent with plans previously submitted by the Engineer-
ing Division of the City of Livonia to the County Highway Engineer of the
Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners; and further, the Council does
hereby request that to the extent possible the additional proposed
boulevard treatment shall be made within the normal 120 foot width of
right-of-way with the necessary transition provided in this regard from
the previously agreed upon 138 feet of right-of-way; and further, the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward four certified copies of this
resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners to the attention
of Mr. James M. Davey, Managing Director.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, Kleinert, Raymond, and Ventura.
NAYS: McNamara.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1258-66 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and modify
Council Resolution Nos. 116-66 and 117-66 so as to delete from the same
the following: "ending 4:00 A. M. on January 1, 1967," where the afore-
said phrase is used in such resolutions and insert in lieu thereof the
following: "ending 2:30 A. M. on January 1, 1967."
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1259-66 RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Council of the City
of Livonia for the month of January, 1967, will be held on the 9th, 16th,
23rd, and 30th.
On motion of Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unani-
mously adopted, this 557th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 10:55 P. M., December 12, 1966.
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ADDISON W. BACON, Ci
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