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MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 17, 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 8:25 P. M. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Peter A. Ventura, Rudolf R.
Kleinert, Edward H. McNamara, Jerry Raymond, Robert F. Nash, 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;
David A. Perry, Assistant City Attorney; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Henry
Sieferd, City Assessor; Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works; James A. Jordan,
Police Chief; Dan Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant and William J.
Strasser, City Engineer.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1055-66 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 552nd regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 10, 1966, are hereby
approved.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1056-66 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 103rd special meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held October 15, 1966, are hereby
approved.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#1057-66 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter dated October 10, 1966
from the Mayor, regarding the position of Federal Grant Coordinator, the
Council takes this means to advise that it was the intention of the
Council in adopting resolution #874-66 which requests that an additional
position of an attorney to perform functions in connection with the
General Obligation Park Bonds Issue be established, was intended to cover
the same functions as that referred to in the aforesaid communication from
the Mayor.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The letter from the Mayor, dated October 10, 1966, relative to a proposed
meeting with Federal Officials regarding residential mail delivery and Grants for
Open-Space and Refuse Disposal, was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1058-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated October 14, 1966
from the Director of Public Works approved by the Mayor regarding the
termination of the contract between the City of Livonia and George Howard
and A. W. Syncerski, d/b/a Michigan Trenching Company, 9269 Louisiana,
Livonia, Michigan, previously authorized by council resolution #297-66
wherein Michigan Trenching Company had undertaken the installation of
house water service connections in the city for a one year period ending
on March 31, 1967, the Council does hereby authorize the termination and
cancellation of such contract, to take effect on the effective date of
this resolution, and the Council does hereby authorize the release of all
financial assurances previously submitted in connection with this contract
by the said Michigan Trenching Company; this action is taken based upon
the understanding of the City Council that the Department of Public Works
has personnel previously available to perform such work as may be neces-
sary in the future in this regard; and the City Clerk is 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, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1059-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the veto by the Mayor, dated
October 17, 1966 of resolution #lO) 2-66 adopted by the Council on
October 10, 1966, the Council does hereby readopt said resolution #1OL1.2-66
the same as if it were word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted and the Mayor's veto over-ruled.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#1060-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated
October 14, 1966 from Mr. Harry Terzagian, transmitting a petition bearing
names of residents in Belle-Mar Subdivision and Lyndon Meadows Subdivision,
relative to council resolution No. 1014-66 adopted on October 10, 1966
which set up an Assessment District for the correction of a backyard
drainage problem, the Council does hereby determine to reconsider the same.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1061-66 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby table the matter relative
to the backyard drainage problem in Belle-Mar Subdivision and Lyndon
Meadows Subdivision, as outlined in council resolution No. 1014-66.
The minutes of meetings of Livonia Drains No. 2, 11, and 20, submitted by
the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, was received and filed for the information of
the Council.
The report from the Department of Law and the Engineering Division relative
to a backyard drainage problem at 34636 Wood Drive in Burton Hollow Subdivision #3,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1062-66 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution No. 957-66 adopted on September 26, 1966, and in accordance
with Section 3.06 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, the City Assessor of
the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council
under date of October 7, 1966 an assessment roll dated October 6, 1966
covering the proposed installation of sidewalks on Lyndon Avenue from
Sunset Street to Henry Ruff Road, located in the West 1/2 of Section 23
in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the special
assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed
special assessment district heretofore established for the construction
and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated
in the said resolution No. 957-66,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of
Section 3.08 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended, of the City, to wit: that
the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road at
8:00 P. M. on Wednesday, November 30, 1966 to review the said special
assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all
interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
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official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior
to the aforesaid date of November 30, 1966; the City Clerk is also directed
to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most cur-
rent assessment roll in the City Assessor's Office.
By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1063-66 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted its resolution
No. 404-66 at its regular meeting held on April 27, 1966 requiring the
Chief City Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed installation of ornamental street lighting in
the area known as "Compton Village" composed of the following subdivisions:
Belle-Lynn, HarLo, Patty-Ann, Compton Village, MarGit, Lawr-El, and
Marcy-Ann, located in Section 24 in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number
of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for 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; and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the Chief City Engineer with
the City Clerk under date of September 29, 1966 and that there has been a
full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 3.03 of Ordinance
No. 401, as amended, entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Making of
Public Improvements, Defraying the Expense Thereof by Special Assessment
Procedure," the Council does hereby set Wednesday, November 30, 1966 at
8:30 P. M. as the date and time for a public hearing on the necessity for
such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the
Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
pursuant to Section 3.04 of said Ordinance No. 401, as amended, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such
hearing as is required by Section 3.04 of said Ordinance.
Councilman McNamara introduced the following emergency Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 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. (Pet. #66-3-1-6)
The foregoing Ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and is the same
as if word for word repeated herein.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the above Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman McNamara introduced the following emergency Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 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, (Pet. #66-3-1-5)
The foregoing Ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and is the same
as if word for word repeated herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvador°, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the above Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective
on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1064-66 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 Wednesday, December 14, 1966 at
8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, on the following items:
(1) Petition #66-6-1-16 submitted by Stanley B. Friedman
for Borman Food Stores, Inc., requesting to rezone property
located on the west side of Deering, approximately 400 feet
south of Eight Mile Road in Section 1, from RUF to C-2, the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution #9-145-66
recommended to the City Council that Petition #66-6-1-16 be
approved;
(2) Petition #66-6-1-15 submitted by Naldo Bucci for Rocwall
Company requesting to rezone property located on the east side
of Osmus Avenue, approximately 175 feet north of Fargo Avenue
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in Section 3, from RUFA to M-L, the City Planning Commission
having in its resolution #9-144-66 recommended to the City
Council that Petition #66-6-1-15 be approved; and
(3) Petition #66-7-1-19 submitted by Vincent L. Burton requesting
to rezone property located at the southeast corner of Five Mile
Road and Sunbury Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24 from
RUF to C-1, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
#9-138-66 recommended to the City Council that Petition
#66-7-1-19 be denied; and
(4) Petition #66-7-1-17 submitted by Dooley and Wilder requesting
to rezone property located on the northeast corner of Farmington
Road and Curtis Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10,
from R-1 to P.S., the City Planning Commission having in its
resolution #9-139-66 recommended to the City Council that
Petition #66-7-1-17 be denied;
and 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 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 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 Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1065-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated September 29, 1966 from the Acting Chief City Engineer, approved
by the Mayor, and the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby
release to Carey Homes, Inc., 10333 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, Michigan,
48221, the remaining bond in the amount of $2600.00 deposited with the City
in accordance with resolution #16-62 adopted by the Council on January 8,
1962, and subsequently amended by council resolutions No. 470-62 adopted
on June 20, 1962, and No. 881-64 adopted on November 18, 1964 which bond
was deposited to insure the installation of improvements in Bretton Gardens
Subdivision #2 located in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 2 in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, it appearing from the aforementioned report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief City Engineer that all required improve-
ments have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and
regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or inci-
dental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
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#1066-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated September 22, 1966 from the Acting Chief City Engineer, approved
by the Mayor, and the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby
release to Bonadeo Corporation, 24801 Five Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan,
48239, the remaining bond in the amount of $1,400 deposited with the City
in accordance with council resolution No. 443-60 adopted on July 25, 1960,
as subsequently amended by council resolution No. 613-60 adopted on
October 17, 1960, which bond was deposited to insure installation of
improvements in Fairway Farms Subdivision No. 2 located in part of the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 17, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, it
appearing from the aforementioned report and recommendation of the Acting
Chief City Engineer that all required improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances
of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#1067-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated September 22, 1966 from the Acting Chief City Engineer, approved
by the Mayor, and the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby
release to Bonadeo Corporation, 24801 Five Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan,
48239, the remaining bond in the amount of $11,000 deposited with the
City in accordance with council resolution No. 445-60, subsequently
amended by Council resolutions No. 615-60 adopted on October 17, 1960, and
No. 71-62 adopted on January 22, 1962, which bond was deposited to insure
installation of improvements in Fairway Farms Subdivision #4 located in
part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 17, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, it appearing from the aforementioned report and recommendation
of the Acting Chief City Engineer that all required improvements have
been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and regulations
and ordinances of the City of Livonia; 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, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#1068-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated September 27, 1966 from the Acting Chief City Engineer, approved
by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, the Council does hereby
release to Cameo Homes the remaining bond in the amount of $250 deposited
with the City in accordance with council resolution No. 516-56 adopted
August 13, 1956, as subsequently amended by council resolutions No. 738-56
adopted November 13, 1956, No. 795-56 adopted December 3, 1956, No. 783-57
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adopted October 7, 1957, No. 636-58 adopted September 29, 1958, and No.
149-59 adopted March 9, 1959, which bond was deposited to insure instal-
lation of improvements in Sleepy Hollow Estates Subdivision located in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, it
appearing from the aforementioned report and recommendation of the Acting
Chief City Engineer that all required improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of
the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1069-66 RESOLVED, that Petition #66-10-3-11 submitted by Richard J.
Zygmunt, 33755 Grove, Livonia, Michigan, requesting the vacation of a
portion of a six-foot easement located in part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section
16, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, is hereby
referred to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation
according to law and Ordinance No. 29, as amended.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1070-66 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of
the communication dated September 22, 1966 from the City Planning Commis-
sion containing a certified copy of the Commission's resolution #9-142-66
which resolution amends a portion of the Master School and Park Plan,
Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, so as to provide for the
incorporation of property located on the west side of Stark Road immedi-
ately north of Frost Jr. High School in Section 21 (Parcels T; Ul; and V).
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#1071-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated September 27, 1966 transmitting certain deeds,
pursuant to council resolution #743-66, obtained in connection with the
Farmington Road Widening Project between Seven and Eight Mile Road, which
deeds are more particularly described as follows:
1. Quit Claim Deed dated September 8, 1966 executed
by Hilary Cahal and Birdie B. Cahal, his wife; and a
Warranty Deed dated July 29, 1966 executed by Ilene
Liebig, conveying the west 27 feet of the following
described parcel (Parcel 03a8) : Lot 8, Folker's
Farmington Acres, being a subdivision of part of
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, according
to the recorded plat thereof, in Liber 61, Page 90 of
Plats, Wayne County Records.
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2. Warranty Deed dated September 26, 1966 executed
by Livio Ottino and Frances E. Ottino, his wife, conveying
the east 60 feet of 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 N 0° 00' 50" W, 525.00
feet from the southeast corner of Section 4 and proceeding
thence S 89° 57' 10" W, 426.20 feet; thence N 0° 00' 50"
W, 75.00 feet; thence S 89° 57' 10" W, 75.00 feet; thence
N 0° 00' 50" W, 75.00 feet; thence N 89° 57' 10" E, 501.20
feet to the east line of Section 4; thence S 0° 00' 50" East
along said east line, 150.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 04JJ7.
3. Warranty Deed dated September 8, 1966 executed by
Arthur Wheeler, as survivor of himself and his deceased wife Emma
M. Wheeler, conveying the west 17 feet of the following described
parcel: Lots 18, 19 and 20 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 recorded in liber 48, page 85 of
plats, Wayne County Records.
4. Warranty Deed dated September 9, 1966 executed by
Lawrence G. Way and Marcella D. Way, his wife, conveying
the west 17 feet of Lots 33, 34 and the north 10 feet of Lot
35 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 recorded in liber 48, page 85,
Wayne County Records.
5. Warranty Deed dated September 9, 1966 executed by
Lawrence G. Way and Marcella D. Way, his wife, conveying
the west 17 feet of Lots 36, 37 and south 10 feet of Lot 35
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 recorded in liber 48, page 85,
Wayne County Records.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds Office 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, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#1072-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations Division dated September 20, 1966
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approved by the Mayor, the Director of Public Works, and the Budget
Director, the Council does hereby accept the bid of International
Harvester Co., 31666 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan, for
supplying the Forestry Section of the Operations Division of the City
of Livonia with one (1) new current model 2-ton Crew Cab Truck and
Chassis, only, at a cost of $3,546.00, such having been in fact the
lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Milligan disqualified himself and his vote was not recorded.
By Councilman Salvadore, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#1073-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendation of the Water
and Sewer Board contained in its resolution #WS 855 9/66 submitted in a
communication dated September 27, 1966, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Wm. F. Sell & Son, Inc.,
16555 S. Telegraph Road, Taylor, Michigan, for supplying the Water
Maintenance Section of the Operations Division of the City of Livonia with
one (1) current Model Ford Industrial Tractor, Model 45011-F, with Ford
Model 755 Backhoe and Ford Model 740 Loader, at a cost of $6,100.00 which
price includes trade-in of 1958 Ford Major Tractor, Model D16A, such
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Milligan disqualified himself and his vote was not recorded.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#1074-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated October 5, 1966
from the Director of the License Division of the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission which indicates the receipt by that agency of an application
from Sebastian James Tringali, 16399 Bell Creek Lane, Livonia, Michigan,
for a new full year Class "C" license to be located in Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for
its consideration along with all other such applications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Kleinert, McNamara, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The letter from the Mayor dated October 7, 1966, relative to an alleged
traffic hazard on Hubbard Road, was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
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By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#1075-66 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Asst.
City Engineer, dated September 23, 1966 and dated October 5, 1966,
approved by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, regarding the
acquisition of certain properties in connection with the widening of
Farmington Road between Seven Mile and Eight Mile Roads, and in accordance
with the recommendations made in the aforesaid communications, the Council
does hereby authorize the Division of Engineering and the Department of
Law to acquire property as specified in said communications and parti-
cularly from the owner or owners of the following parcels of property and
for the following amounts as indicated in the aforesaid communications:
Parcel Owner Amount
04111 (Edgar Garchow, 20225 Farmington $ 500.00
Livonia, Michigan)
03b49-50 (Russell Andersen, 19302 Farmington
Livonia, Michigan) 550.00
O3b74 and 75,
and the south
9-1/2 feet of (William Winter, 18946 Stamford,
03b76 and 77 Livonia, Michigan) 18,000.00
03J, K, L (Dr. Harley Robinson (Ardmore
Convalescent Home) 19810 Farmington
Livonia, Michigan) 3,000.00
031 (Mr. Richard Meigs, 501 S. Alandale Ave.
Park Labrea, Los Angeles 36, Calif.) 1,000.00
04L (Samuel Brown, 20105 Farmington,
Livonia, Michigan) 1,000.00
04Y (Mr. Robert Chouinard, 19815 Farmington
Rd., Livonia - 105 feet of fence) 150.00
04N1 (Mr. David Brown, 20015 Farmington,
Livonia, Michigan) 700.00
and for this purpose the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure
of the aforesaid amounts from the Farmington Road Paving Account; 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, Raymond, Nash, Salvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1076-66 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 Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1077-66 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 40, more
particularly described in Council Resolution No. 701-66 adopted on
July 18, 1966 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 on Arcola Avenue from
Plymouth Road south to West Chicago in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 36, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, Special Assessment District No. 40;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that said lights shall be installed in accordance with
plans and specifications filed with the City Clerk by the Chief City
Engineer under date of April 28, 1966 and that the assessments set forth
in said Special Assessment District No. 40 Roll are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the
plans of the Chief City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council,
said Special Assessment Roll No. 40 based on installation in accordance
with plans and specifications filed with the City Clerk by the Chief City
Engineer under date of April 28, 1966 is hereby approved and confirmed
pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance 401, as amended,
with the exception, however, that Lots 74b, 75, 76a, 76b, 77, 78, 203b,
204, 205a, 205b, 206, and 207, shall not be included in said special
assessment district and the cost heretofore assessed to the same shall
be assumed by the City; 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 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.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Salvadore, it was
#1078-66 WHJEAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 41 more
particularly described in Council Resolution No. 702-66 adopted on
July 18, 1966 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 in E. G. Settle Realty
Company's Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
35 in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, Special Assessment
District No. 41;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine that said lights shall be installed in accordance with
plans and specifications filed with the City Clerk by the Chief City
Engineer under date of April 28, 1966 and that the assessments set forth
in said Special Assessment District No. 41 Roll are fair and equitable
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and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the
plans of the Chief City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said
Special Assessment Roll No. 41, based on installation in accordance with
plans and specifications filed with the City Clerk by the Chief City
Engineer under date of April 28, 1966, is hereby approved and confirmed
pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 of Ordinance 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
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, Raymond, Nash, Sslvadore, Milligan, and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Nash, and
unanimously adopted, this 553rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:40 P. M., October 17, 1966.
A. •
ADDISON W. BAC, , ty flerk